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Esin B, Kaya C, Akar M, Çevik M. Investigation of the protective effects of different forms of selenium in freezing dog semen: Comparison of nanoparticle selenium and sodium selenite. Reprod Domest Anim 2024; 59:e14652. [PMID: 38923052 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of nanoparticle selenium (SeNP) and sodium selenite (SS) on preventing oxidative stress during the freezing process of dog semen. A total of six dogs were used in the study. The ejaculate was collected from dogs three times at different times by massage method. A total of 18 ejaculates were used and each ejaculate was divided in five experimental groups. The experimental groups were designed to tris extender containing no antioxidants control, 1 μg/mL SeNP1, 2 μg/mL SeNP2, and 1 μg/mL SS1 and 2 μg/mL SS2. Extended semen were equilibrated for 1 h at 4°C, then frozen in liquid nitrogen vapour and stored in liquid nitrogen (~-196°C). After thawing, semen samples were evaluated in terms of CASA motility and kinematic parameters, spermatozoa plasma membrane integrity and viability (HE Test), spermatozoa morphology (SpermBlue) and DNA fragmentation (GoldCyto). Antioxidant enzyme activity (glutathione peroxidase; GPX, superoxide dismutase; SOD, catalase; CAT) and lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde; MDA) were evaluated in frozen-thawed dog sperm. When the results were evaluated statistically, the progressive motility, VCL, and VAP kinematic parameters in the SeNP1 group were significantly higher than the control group after thawing (p < .05). The highest ratio of plasma membrane integrity and viable spermatozoa was observed in the SeNP1 group, but there was no statistical difference found between the groups (p > .05). Although the ratio of total morphological abnormality was observed to be lower in all groups to which different selenium forms were added, compared to the control group, no statistical difference was found. Spermatozoa tail abnormality was significantly lower in the SeNP1 group than in the control and SS2 group (p < .05). The lowest ratio of fragmented DNA was observed in the SeNP1 group, but there was no statistical difference was found between the groups (p > .05). Although there was no statistical difference between the groups in the evaluation of sperm antioxidant profile, the highest GPX, SOD and CAT values and the lowest lipid peroxidation values were obtained in the SeNP1 group. As a result, it was determined that 1 μg/mL dose of SeNP added to the tris-based extender in dog semen was beneficial on spermatological parameters, especially sperm kinematic properties and sperm morphology, and therefore nanoparticle selenium, a nanotechnology product, made a significant contribution to the freezing of dog semen.
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- Burcu Esin
- Department of Animal Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, University of Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, University of Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Production Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, University of Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun, Turkey
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Sahu C, Jena G. Combination treatment of zinc and selenium intervention ameliorated BPA-exposed germ cell damage in SD rats: elucidation of molecular mechanisms. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03044-4. [PMID: 38498059 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03044-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a commonly used environmental toxicant, is easily exposed to the human body and causes testicular damage, sperm abnormalities, DNA damage and apoptosis, and interferes in the process spermatogenesis and steroidal hormone production along with obstruction in testes and epididymis development. Zinc (Zn), a potent regulator of antioxidant balance, is responsible for cellular homeostasis, enzymes and proteins activities during spermatogenesis for cell defence mechanisms in the testes. Selenium (Se) is required for spermatogenesis, antioxidant action and in the activities of different selenoproteins. Both Zn and Se are essential simultaneously for the proper regulation of spermatogenesis and sperm maturation as well as protection against chemical and disease-associated germ cell toxicity. Thus, the study aimed to understand the importance and beneficial effect of Zn and Se co-treatment against BPA-exposed testicular damage in rats. BPA 100 and 200 mg/kg/day was exposed through an oral gavage. Zn (3 mg/kg/day) i.p. and Se (0.5 mg/kg/day) i.p. were injected for 8 weeks. The testicular toxicity was evaluated by measuring body and organs weight, biochemical investigations, sperm parameters, testicular and epididymal histopathology, quantification DNA damage by halo assay, DNA breaks (TUNEL assay), immunohistochemistry and western blot. Results revealed that Zn and Se co-treatment ameliorated BPA-associated male gonadal toxicity in rat as revealed by decreased SGPT, SGOT and BUN levels in serum, reduced testes and epididymis tissue injury, DNA breaks, apoptosis, expressions of 8-OHdG, γ-H2AX and NFκB with an increased serum testosterone and catalase levels. These findings suggest that Zn and Se co-treatment could be a beneficial and protective option against BPA-exposed testicular and epididymal toxicity.
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- Chittaranjan Sahu
- Facility for Risk Assessment and Intervention Studies, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S., Nagar, Punjab, 160062, India
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- Facility for Risk Assessment and Intervention Studies, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S., Nagar, Punjab, 160062, India.
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Mikhailova EO. Selenium Nanoparticles: Green Synthesis and Biomedical Application. Molecules 2023; 28:8125. [PMID: 38138613 PMCID: PMC10745377 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28248125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are extremely popular objects in nanotechnology. "Green" synthesis has special advantages due to the growing necessity for environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and low-cost methods. This review considers the biosynthesis mechanism of bacteria, fungi, algae, and plants, including the role of various biological substances in the processes of reducing selenium compounds to SeNPs and their further packaging. Modern information and approaches to the possible biomedical use of selenium nanoparticles are presented: antimicrobial, antiviral, anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other properties, as well as the mechanisms of these processes, that have important potential therapeutic value.
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- Ekaterina O Mikhailova
- Institute of Innovation Management, Kazan National Research Technological University, K. Marx Street 68, 420015 Kazan, Russia
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Elshamy AA, Kotram LE, Barakat OS, Mahmoud SM. The effects of green synthesized anionic cupric oxide nanoparticles on Zaraibi goat spermatozoa during cryopreservation with and without removal of seminal plasma. Anim Biotechnol 2023; 34:2582-2595. [PMID: 35930359 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2022.2106992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Sperm motility, normal morphology, viability, spermatozoa DNA damage, and lipid peroxidation are all affected by semen cryopreservation. The goal of this study was to see how effective cupric oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) are as a cryo-extender additive on post-thawed sperm parameters. An artificial vagina was used to collect semen samples from five mature Zaraibi bucks (2-3 years). Ejaculates were pooled and separated into two fractions (A&B), a fraction (A) was left without being centrifuged and a fraction (B) was centrifuged to remove seminal plasma. Both fractions were diluted with tris egg yolk citrate extender (TECE) and then divided into five equal aliquots, each supplemented with (0, 10, 20, 40, and 60 ppm/ml) CuONPs. The findings revealed that removing seminal plasma before cryopreservation harms sperm parameters. Sperm motility, viability index, membrane integrity, biochemical antioxidant marker, DNA integrity, and MDA level improved after supplementation with CuONPs up to 60 ppm/ml, the most prominent significant positive effect was obtained with the highest dose (60 ppm/ml) without removal of the seminal plasm compared to control group. In conclusion: The presence of seminal plasma with a high concentration of CuONPs (up to 60 ppm/ml) may help to mitigate the negative effects of cryo-preservation.
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- Ayat A Elshamy
- Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer Department, Animal Reproduction Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza, Egypt
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- Immunity Department, Animal Reproduction Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza, Egypt
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- Agricultural Microbiology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Researches, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Keshta AT, Fathallah AM, Attia YA, Salem EA, Watad SH. Ameliorative effect of selenium nanoparticles on testicular toxicity induced by cisplatin in adult male rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2023; 179:113979. [PMID: 37544473 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.113979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Cisplatin (Cis) is a treatment for testicular germ-cell tumors (TGCTs). Unfortunately, it causes testicular toxicity due to releasing reactive oxygen species (ROS) causing damage to testicular cells and chromosomes. The current study aimed to investigate the ameliorative effect of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) against cisplatin testicular toxicity in male rats by assessment of body weight, testis weight, oxidative stress markers in testis homogenates as (malondialdehyde (MDA), Superoxide dismutase (SOD), Glutathione reduced (GSH), Glutathione peroxidase (GSH ∼ PX) and Catalase (CAT)), gene expression, testosterone concentration (T), sperm characteristics (count, motility and abnormality) and testicular histopathology. Methods: Thirty adult male rats divided equally into four groups; a single dose intraperitoneally injection of cisplatin (10 mg/kg) and selenium nanoparticles (2 mg/kg/day) were administrated alone or in combination. Cis group showed a decrease in body weight, testis weight, antioxidant activities (SOD, GSH, GSH ∼ PX and CAT), T concentration and steroidogenetic expression, the data recorded an increase in MDA levels and sperm abnormality, meanwhile histopathology of testis sections showed degenerative changes in the seminiferous tubules. The co-administration of selenium nanoparticles ameliorated the harmful effects of cisplatin. In conclusion; SeNPs through its antioxidant potential may be useful to prevent the testicular toxicity induced by cisplatin to the rat testis by reducing oxidative stress.
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- Akaber T Keshta
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
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- National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- Urology and Andrology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
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Othman EM, Habib HA, Zahran ME, Amin A, Heeba GH. Mechanistic Protective Effect of Cilostazol in Cisplatin-Induced Testicular Damage via Regulation of Oxidative Stress and TNF-α/NF-κB/Caspase-3 Pathways. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12651. [PMID: 37628836 PMCID: PMC10454637 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241612651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Despite being a potent anticancer drug, cisplatin has limited applicability due to its adverse effects, such as testicular damage. Consequently, reducing its toxicity becomes necessary. In this study, a selective phosphodiesterase-3 inhibitor, cilostazol, which is used to treat intermittent claudication, was examined for its ability to abrogate cisplatin-induced testicular toxicity. Its ameliorative effect was compared to that of two phosphodiesterase inhibitors, tadalafil and pentoxifylline. The study also focused on the possible mechanisms involved in the proposed protective effect. Cisplatin-treated rats showed a significant decrease in sperm number and motility, serum testosterone, and testicular glutathione levels, as well as a significant elevation in malondialdehyde, total nitrite levels, and the protein expression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha, nuclear factor-kappa β, and caspase-3. These outcomes were confirmed by marked testicular architecture deterioration. Contrary to this, cilostazol, in a dose-dependent manner, showed potential protection against testicular toxicity, reversed the disrupted testicular function, and improved histological alterations through rebalancing of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. In addition, cilostazol exerted a more pronounced protective effect in comparison to tadalafil and pentoxifylline. In conclusion, cilostazol ameliorates cisplatin-induced testicular impairment through alteration of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptotic pathways, offering a promising treatment for cisplatin-induced testicular damage.
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- Eman M. Othman
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt;
- Department of Bioinformatics, Biocenter, University of Wuerzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt;
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- Biology Department, College of Science, UAE University, Al-Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt;
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Gudkov SV, Gao M, Simakin AV, Baryshev AS, Pobedonostsev RV, Baimler IV, Rebezov MB, Sarimov RM, Astashev ME, Dikovskaya AO, Molkova EA, Kozlov VA, Bunkin NF, Sevostyanov MA, Kolmakov AG, Kaplan MA, Sharapov MG, Ivanov VE, Bruskov VI, Kalinichenko VP, Aiyyzhy KO, Voronov VV, Pimpha N, Li R, Shafeev GA. Laser Ablation-Generated Crystalline Selenium Nanoparticles Prevent Damage of DNA and Proteins Induced by Reactive Oxygen Species and Protect Mice against Injuries Caused by Radiation-Induced Oxidative Stress. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5164. [PMID: 37512437 PMCID: PMC10386620 DOI: 10.3390/ma16145164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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With the help of laser ablation, a technology for obtaining nanosized crystalline selenium particles (SeNPs) has been created. The SeNPs do not exhibit significant toxic properties, in contrast to molecular selenium compounds. The administration of SeNPs can significantly increase the viabilities of SH-SY5Y and PCMF cells after radiation exposure. The introduction of such nanoparticles into the animal body protects proteins and DNA from radiation-induced damage. The number of chromosomal breaks and oxidized proteins decreases in irradiated mice treated with SeNPs. Using hematological tests, it was found that a decrease in radiation-induced leukopenia and thrombocytopenia is observed when selenium nanoparticles are injected into mice before exposure to ionizing radiation. The administration of SeNPs to animals 5 h before radiation exposure in sublethal and lethal doses significantly increases their survival rate. The modification dose factor for animal survival was 1.2. It has been shown that the introduction of selenium nanoparticles significantly normalizes gene expression in the cells of the red bone marrow of mice after exposure to ionizing radiation. Thus, it has been demonstrated that SeNPs are a new gene-protective and radioprotective agent that can significantly reduce the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.
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- Sergey V Gudkov
- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Phytopathology of Russian Academy of Sciences, 143050 Big Vyazemy, Russia
- Institute of Biology and Biomedicine, Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, 603022 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Institute of Cell Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Federal Research Center "Push-chino Scientific Center for Biological Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences", Institutskaya St., 3, 142290 Pushchino, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Department of Fundamental Sciences, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, 2-nd Baumanskaya Str. 5, 105005 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Department of Fundamental Sciences, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, 2-nd Baumanskaya Str. 5, 105005 Moscow, Russia
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- Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Phytopathology of Russian Academy of Sciences, 143050 Big Vyazemy, Russia
- A. A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science (IMET RAS) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect, 49, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- A. A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science (IMET RAS) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect, 49, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- A. A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science (IMET RAS) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect, 49, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- Institute of Cell Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Federal Research Center "Push-chino Scientific Center for Biological Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences", Institutskaya St., 3, 142290 Pushchino, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Institutskaya St. 3, 142290 Pushchino, Russia
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Institutskaya St. 3, 142290 Pushchino, Russia
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- Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Phytopathology of Russian Academy of Sciences, 143050 Big Vyazemy, Russia
- Institute of Fertility of Soils of South Russia, 346493 Persianovka, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) 111, Phahonyotin Rd, Klong Luang 12120, Thailand
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilova St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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Li S, Dong X, Xu L, Wu Z. Nephroprotective Effects of Selenium Nanoparticles Against Sodium Arsenite-Induced Damages. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:3157-3176. [PMID: 37333733 PMCID: PMC10276609 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s413362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Introduction The potential effects of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) administration on arsenic exposure-mediated nephrotoxicity by alleviating fibrosis, inflammation, oxidative stress-related damage, and apoptosis remains more detailed investigations. Methods After the synthesis of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) by sodium selenite (Na2SeO3) through a versatile and green procedure, the biosafety of SeNPs was assessed by assaying renal functions and inflammation in mice. Subsequently, nephroprotective effects of SeNPs against sodium arsenite (NaAsO2)-induced damages were confirmed by biochemical, molecular, and histopathological assays, including renal function, histological lesion, fibrosis, inflammation, oxidative stress-related damage, and apoptosis in mice renal tissues and renal tubular duct epithelial cells (HK2 cells). Results The excellent biocompatibility and safety of SeNPs prepared in this study were confirmed by the non-significant differences in the renal functions and inflammation levels in mice between the negative control (NC) and 1 mg/kg SeNPs groups (p>0.05). The results of biochemical, molecular, and histopathological assays confirmed that daily administration of 1 mg/kg SeNPs for 4 weeks not only ameliorated renal dysfunctions and injuries caused by NaAsO2 exposure but also inhibited the fibrosis, inflammation, oxidative stress-related damage, and apoptosis in the renal tissues of NaAsO2-exposed mice. In addition, altered viability, inflammation, oxidative stress-related damage, and apoptosis in the NaAsO2-exposed HK2 cells were effectively reversed after 100 μg/mL SeNPs supplementation. Conclusion Our findings authentically confirmed the biosafety and nephroprotective effects of SeNPs against NaAsO2 exposure-induced damages by alleviating inflammation, oxidative stress-related damage, and apoptosis.
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- Shubin Li
- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People’s Hospital, Hohhot, 010021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People’s Hospital, Hohhot, 010021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People’s Hospital, Hohhot, 010021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People’s Hospital, Hohhot, 010021, People’s Republic of China
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Xiao X, Deng H, Lin X, Ali ASM, Viscardi A, Guo Z, Qiao L, He Y, Han J. Selenium nanoparticles: Properties, preparation methods, and therapeutic applications. Chem Biol Interact 2023; 378:110483. [PMID: 37044285 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are a unique type of nano-sized elemental selenium that have recently found wide application in biomedicine. It has been shown that the properties of SeNPs can be varied by different fabrication methods. Moreover, SeNPs have various therapeutic effects in medical applications due to their excellent biological and adaptable physical properties. At the same time, SeNPs can be used as a carrier medium for various therapeutic substances, which can bring out the full curative effects of the drugs. In this review, the differences in bioactivity properties of SeNPs prepared from different substances were reviewed; the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of SeNPs in cancer, inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, reproductive diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and other diseases were discussed; and the importance of the development of SeNPs was further emphasized.
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- Xiang Xiao
- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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An insight into biofabrication of selenium nanostructures and their biomedical application. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:79. [PMID: 36778767 PMCID: PMC9908812 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03476-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Evidence shows that nanoparticles exert lower toxicity, improved targeting, and enhanced bioactivity, and provide versatile means to control the release profile of the encapsulated moiety. Among different NPs, inorganic nanoparticles (Ag, Au, Ce, Fe, Se, Te, Zn, etc.) possess a considerable place owing to their unique bioactivities in nanoforms. Selenium, an essential trace element, played a vital role in the growth and development of living organisms. It has attracted great interest as a therapeutic factor without significant adverse effects in medicine at recommended dose. Selenium nanoparticles can be fabricated by physical, biological, and chemical approaches. The biosynthesis of nanoparticles is shown an advance compared to other procedures, because it is environmentally friendly, relatively reproducible, easily accessible, biodegradable, and often results in more stable materials. The effect of size, shape, and synthesis methods on their applications in biological systems investigated by several studies. This review focused on the procedures for the synthesis of selenium nanoparticles, in particular the biogenesis of selenium nanoparticles and their biomedical characteristics, such as antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic properties. Eventually, a comprehensive future perspective of selenium nanoparticles was also presented.
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Bhattacharya S, Majumdar Nee Paul S. Application of conventional metallic nanoparticles on male reproductive system - challenges and countermeasures. Syst Biol Reprod Med 2023; 69:32-49. [PMID: 36427189 DOI: 10.1080/19396368.2022.2140087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The application of nanotechnology in the present era has substantial impact on different industrial and medical fields. However, the advancement in nanotechnology for potential therapeutic and consumer benefits has been an anxious cause regarding the probable hazardous consequences of these molecules in biological systems and the environment. The toxic effects can perturb the physiologic system broadly and reproductive function and fertility specifically. Despite engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) having a wide range of applications, toxicological investigations of the probable ramifications of ENMs on the reproductive systems of mammals and fertility remains in its nascence. Complication in the male reproductive system is quite a pertinent issue in today's world which comprises of benign prostatic enlargement, prostate cancer, and unhealthy sperm production. The therapeutic drugs should not only be active in minimum dose but also site-specific in action, criteria being met by nanomedicines. Nanomedicine therapy is promising but encompasses the chances of adverse effects of being cytotoxic and generating oxidative stress. These hurdles can be overcome by creating coated nanoparticles with organic substances, modification of shape and size, and synthesizing biocompatible green nanoparticles. This review attempts to look into the applications of most widely used metals like zinc, titanium, silver, and gold nanoparticles in the therapy of the male reproductive system, their prospective harmful effects, and the way out to create a safe therapeutic system by specific modifications of these metal and metal oxide nanoparticles.
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- Sonali Bhattacharya
- Department of Zoology (Post Graduate Studies), Rishi Bankim Chandra College, West Bengal State University, Naihati, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Zoology (Post Graduate Studies), Rishi Bankim Chandra College, West Bengal State University, Naihati, West Bengal, India
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Zambonino MC, Quizhpe EM, Mouheb L, Rahman A, Agathos SN, Dahoumane SA. Biogenic Selenium Nanoparticles in Biomedical Sciences: Properties, Current Trends, Novel Opportunities and Emerging Challenges in Theranostic Nanomedicine. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:424. [PMID: 36770385 PMCID: PMC9921003 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Selenium is an important dietary supplement and an essential trace element incorporated into selenoproteins with growth-modulating properties and cytotoxic mechanisms of action. However, different compounds of selenium usually possess a narrow nutritional or therapeutic window with a low degree of absorption and delicate safety margins, depending on the dose and the chemical form in which they are provided to the organism. Hence, selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are emerging as a novel therapeutic and diagnostic platform with decreased toxicity and the capacity to enhance the biological properties of Se-based compounds. Consistent with the exciting possibilities offered by nanotechnology in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, SeNPs are useful tools in current biomedical research with exceptional benefits as potential therapeutics, with enhanced bioavailability, improved targeting, and effectiveness against oxidative stress and inflammation-mediated disorders. In view of the need for developing eco-friendly, inexpensive, simple, and high-throughput biomedical agents that can also ally with theranostic purposes and exhibit negligible side effects, biogenic SeNPs are receiving special attention. The present manuscript aims to be a reference in its kind by providing the readership with a thorough and comprehensive review that emphasizes the current, yet expanding, possibilities offered by biogenic SeNPs in the biomedical field and the promise they hold among selenium-derived products to, eventually, elicit future developments. First, the present review recalls the physiological importance of selenium as an oligo-element and introduces the unique biological, physicochemical, optoelectronic, and catalytic properties of Se nanomaterials. Then, it addresses the significance of nanosizing on pharmacological activity (pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics) and cellular interactions of SeNPs. Importantly, it discusses in detail the role of biosynthesized SeNPs as innovative theranostic agents for personalized nanomedicine-based therapies. Finally, this review explores the role of biogenic SeNPs in the ongoing context of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and presents key prospects in translational nanomedicine.
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- Marjorie C. Zambonino
- School of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Hacienda San José s/n, San Miguel de Urcuquí 100119, Ecuador
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- School of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Hacienda San José s/n, San Miguel de Urcuquí 100119, Ecuador
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- Laboratoire de Recherche de Chimie Appliquée et de Génie Chimique, Hasnaoua I, Université Mouloud Mammeri, BP 17 RP, Tizi-Ouzou 15000, Algeria
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- Center for Midstream Management and Science, Lamar University, 211 Redbird Ln., Beaumont, TX 77710, USA
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- Earth and Life Institute, Catholic University of Louvain, B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal, C.P. 6079, Succ. Centre-Ville, Montréal, QC H3C 3A7, Canada
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Université de Moncton, 18, Ave Antonine-Maillet, Moncton, NB E1A 3E9, Canada
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Eid RA, Abadi AM, El-Kott AF, Zaki MSA, Abd-Ella EM. The antioxidant effects of coenzyme Q10 on albino rat testicular toxicity and apoptosis triggered by bisphenol A. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:42339-42350. [PMID: 36648721 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24920-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Polycarbonate plastics for packaging and epoxy resins are both made with the industrial chemical bisphenol A (BPA). This investigation looked at the histological structure, antioxidant enzymes, and albino rats' testis to determine how coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) impacts BPA toxicity. For the experiments, three sets of 18 male adult rats were created: group 1 received no therapy, group 2 acquired BPA, and group 3 got the daily BPA treatment accompanied by coenzyme Q10, 1 h apart. The experimental period ran for 14 days. The biochemical biomarkers catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and malondialdehyde (MDA) were altered as a result of BPA exposure. The testicular histological architecture, which is made up of apoptosis, was also exaggerated. Furthermore, rats given BPA and CoQ10 treatment may experience a diminution in these negative BPA effects. These protective properties of CoQ10 may be correlated with the ability to eliminate oxidizing substances that can harm living species. The outcomes might support the hypothesis that CoQ10 prevented oxidative damage and boosted rats' stress responses when BPA was introduced. Thus, by shielding mammals from oxidative stress, CoQ10 aids in the growth and development of the animals. BPA is extremely hazardous to humans and can persist in tissues. Human reproductive functions are a worry due to human exposure to BPA, especially for occupational workers who are typically exposed to higher doses of BPA. As a result, in order to reduce the health risks, BPA usage must be minimized across a diverse range of industries, and improper plastic container handling must be prohibited. By giving CoQ10 to patients, BPA's harmful effects on reproductive structures and functions may be avoided.
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- Refaat A Eid
- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, P.O. 641, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Zoology, College of Science, Damanhour University, Damanhour, 22511, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Histology and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt.,Department of Biology, College of Science and Art, Al-Baha University, Al-Mandaq, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
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Nazari M, Shabani R, Ajdary M, Ashjari M, Shirazi R, Govahi A, Kermanian F, Mehdizadeh M. Effects of Au@Ag core-shell nanostructure with alginate coating on male reproductive system in mice. Toxicol Rep 2023; 10:104-116. [PMID: 36685271 PMCID: PMC9853145 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2023.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Despite the widespread use of silver nanoparticles (NPs), these NPs can accumulate and have toxic effects on various organs. However, the effects of silver nanostructures (Ag-NS) with alginate coating on the male reproductive system have not been studied. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impacts of this NS on sperm function and testicular structure. After the synthesis and characterization of Ag-NS, the animals were divided into five groups (n = 8), including one control group, two sham groups (received 1.5 mg/kg/day alginate solution for 14 and 35 days), and two treatment groups (received Ag-NS at the same dose and time). Following injections, sperm parameters, apoptosis, and autophagy were analyzed by the TUNEL assay and measurement of the mRNA expression of Bax, Bcl-2, caspase-3, LC3, and Beclin-1. Fertilization rate was assessed by in vitro fertilization (IVF), and testicular structure was analyzed using the TUNEL assay and hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining. The results showed that the NS was rod-shaped, had a size of about 60 nm, and could reduce sperm function and fertility. Gene expression results demonstrated an increase in the apoptotic markers and a decrease in autophagy markers, indicating apoptotic cell death. Moreover, Ag-NS invaded testicular tissues, especially in the chronic phase (35 days), resulting in tissue alteration and epithelium disintegration. The results suggest that sperm parameters and fertility were affected. In addition, NS has negative influences on testicular tissues, causing infertility in men exposed to these NS.
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Key Words
- AA, Ascorbic acid
- AMPkinase, 5' adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase
- ANOVA, Analysis of variance
- Ag-NPs, silver nanoparticles
- AgNO3,, Silver nitrate
- Apoptosis
- Atg3, Autophagy related 3
- Autophagy
- BAX, Bcl-2-associated X protein
- BTB, Blood-testes barrier
- Bcl-2, B-cell lymphoma 2
- CSNs, Core-shell nanostructures
- CTAB, Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide
- DLS, Dynamic light scattering
- DW, Distilled water
- FTIR, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
- FYN kinase, Proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase
- Fertilization
- H2SO4,, Sulphuric acid
- HAuCl4, Tetrachloroauric acid trihydrate
- HR-TEM, High-resolution transmission electron microscopy
- ICP-MS, Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
- IL, Interleukins
- IU, International Unit
- IgE, Immunoglobulin E
- NIH, National Institutes of Health
- NMRI, Naval Medical Research Institute
- NMs, Nanomaterials
- NRs, Nano rods
- NaBH4,, Sodium borohydride
- NaOH, Sodium hydroxide
- Nanostructures
- OD, Optical density
- PBS, Phosphate-buffered saline
- PI, Propidium Iodide
- PMSG, Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin
- PdI, Polydispersity index
- ROS, Reactive oxygen species
- SD, standard deviation
- SERS, Surface enhanced Raman scattering
- SNRs, Silver Nano rods
- SSCs, Spermatogonial stem cells
- Semen analysis
- TDT, Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase
- TGA, Thermal gravimetric Analysis
- TGF-β, Transforming growth factor
- TUNEL, Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling
- Testicular tissue
- cDNA, Complementary DNA
- ct, cycle threshold
- dUTP, Deoxyuridine triphosphate
- hCG, human chorionic gonadotropin
- q RT-PCR, Quantitative real time - polymerase chain reaction
- rpm, Rotations Per Minute
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- Mahsa Nazari
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Reproductive Sciences and Technology Research Center, Department of Anatomy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endometriosis Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medical Sciences, Medicine & Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Endometriosis Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Reproductive Sciences and Technology Research Center, Department of Anatomy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Correspondence to: Reproductive Sciences and Technology Research Center, Department of Anatomy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 15875-1454, Iran.
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Li S, Ren J, Zhang W, Wang B, Ma Y, Su L, Dai Y, Liu G. Glutathione and selenium nanoparticles have a synergistic protective effect during cryopreservation of bull semen. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1093274. [PMID: 36876009 PMCID: PMC9978397 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1093274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Introduction In the present study, the synergistic protective effect of co-supplementation of glutathione (GSH) with selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) on the cryopreservation efficiency of bull semen was analyzed. Methods After collection, the ejaculates of Holstein bulls were subsequently diluted with a Tris extender buffer supplemented with different concentrations of SeNPs (0, 1, 2, and 4 μg/ml), followed by semen equilibration at 4°C and assessment of sperm viability and motility. Subsequently, the ejaculates of Holstein bulls were pooled, split into four equal groups, and diluted with a Tris extender buffer supplemented with basic extender (negative control group, NC group), 2 μg/ml SeNPs (SeNPs group), 4 mM GSH (GSH group), and 4 mM GSH plus 2 μg/ml SeNPs (GSH + SeNPs group). After cryopreservation, motility, viability, mitochondrial activity, plasma membrane integrity, acrosome integrity, concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT), and ability of frozen-thawed sperm cells to support in vitro embryonic development were evaluated. Results and discussion No side effect of SeNPs concentrations applied in the current study on the motility and viability of equilibrated bull spermatozoa was found. Meanwhile, supplementation of SeNPs significantly promoted the motility and viability of equilibrated bull spermatozoa. Furthermore, the co-supplementation of GSH with SeNPs effectively protected bull spermatozoa from cryoinjury as expressed by promoting semen motility, viability, mitochondrial activity, plasma membrane integrity, and acrosome integrity. Finally, the enhanced antioxidant capacity and embryonic development potential in the frozen-thawed bull spermatozoa cryopreserved by co-supplementation of GSH with SeNPs further confirmed the synergistic protective effect of co-supplementation of GSH with SeNPs on the cryopreservation of bull semen.
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- Shubin Li
- Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology, Clinical Medicine Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- College of Life Science, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology, Clinical Medicine Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Animal Husbandry Institute, Inner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural & Animal Husbandry Sciences, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology, Clinical Medicine Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- College of Life Science, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology, Clinical Medicine Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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Garbo S, Di Giacomo S, Łażewska D, Honkisz-Orzechowska E, Di Sotto A, Fioravanti R, Zwergel C, Battistelli C. Selenium-Containing Agents Acting on Cancer-A New Hope? Pharmaceutics 2022; 15:pharmaceutics15010104. [PMID: 36678733 PMCID: PMC9860877 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Selenium-containing agents are more and more considered as an innovative potential treatment option for cancer. Light is shed not only on the considerable advancements made in understanding the complex biology and chemistry related to selenium-containing small molecules but also on Se-nanoparticles. Numerous Se-containing agents have been widely investigated in recent years in cancer therapy in relation to tumour development and dissemination, drug delivery, multidrug resistance (MDR) and immune system-related (anti)cancer effects. Despite numerous efforts, Se-agents apart from selenocysteine and selenomethionine have not yet reached clinical trials for cancer therapy. The purpose of this review is to provide a concise critical overview of the current state of the art in the development of highly potent target-specific Se-containing agents.
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- Sabrina Garbo
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology “V. Erspamer”, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Technology and Biotechnology of Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College in Kraków, Medyczna 9, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Technology and Biotechnology of Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College in Kraków, Medyczna 9, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology “V. Erspamer”, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence: (C.Z.); (C.B.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence: (C.Z.); (C.B.)
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Gonullu E, Dagistan G, Erdogan MA, Erbas O. Protective Effect of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) 3350 on a Cisplatin-Induced Rat Model of Neuropathy. INT J PHARMACOL 2022. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2022.1359.1365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Rojekar S, Abadi LF, Pai R, Prajapati MK, Kulkarni S, Vavia PR. Mannose-Anchored Nano-Selenium Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers of Etravirine for Delivery to HIV Reservoirs. AAPS PharmSciTech 2022; 23:230. [PMID: 35978154 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-022-02377-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The present investigation aims to develop and explore mannosylated lipid-based carriers to deliver an anti-HIV drug, Etravirine (TMC) and Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs), to the HIV reservoirs via the mannose receptor. The successful mannosylation was evaluated by the change in zeta potential and lectin binding assay using fluorescence microscopy. Electron microscopy and scattering studies were employed to study the structure and surface of the nanocarrier system. The presence of selenium at the core-shell of the nanocarrier system was confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and energy dispersive X-ray analysis. Further, the in vitro anti-HIV1 efficacy was assessed using HIV1 infected TZM-bl cells followed by in vivo biodistribution studies to evaluate distribution to various reservoirs of HIV. The results exhibited higher effectiveness and a significant increase in the therapeutic index as against the plain drug. The confocal microscopy and flow cytometry studies exhibited the efficient uptake of the coumarin-6 tagged respective formulations. The protective effect of nano selenium toward oxidative stress was evaluated in rats, demonstrating the potential of the lipidic nanoparticle-containing selenium in mitigating oxidative stress in all the major organs. The in vivo biodistribution assessment in rats showed a 12.44, 8.05 and 9.83-fold improvement in the brain, ovary, and lymph node biodistribution, respectively as compared with plain TMC. Delivery of such a combination via mannosylated nanostructured lipid carriers could be an efficient approach for delivering drugs to reservoirs of HIV while simultaneously reducing the oxidative stress induced by such long-term therapies by co-loading Nano-Selenium.
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- Satish Rojekar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, 400 019, India
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- Department of Virology, Indian Council of Medical Research, National AIDS Research Institute, Pune, 411 026, India
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS, V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, 400 056, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, 400 019, India
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- Department of Virology, Indian Council of Medical Research, National AIDS Research Institute, Pune, 411 026, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, 400 019, India.
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Ogunlade B, Gbotolorun SC, Adedotun OA, Iteire K, Adejayi J. Vanillic acid and vitamin C attenuated di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate-induced testicular toxicity in adult male rats. REPRODUCTION AND FERTILITY 2022; 3:220-230. [PMID: 35980228 PMCID: PMC9578065 DOI: 10.1530/raf-22-0045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Abstract Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) is an extensively used plasticizer which has raised some concerns about its safety on human health. This study aimed at evaluating the effects of vanillic acid (VA) and vitamin C (VC) supplementation on DEHP-induced testicular toxicity. Thirty-five adult male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 7 groups (A-G) (n = 5) receiving distilled water; 250 mg/kg bw of DEHP only; 30 mg/kg bw of VA and 250 mg/kg bw of DEHP; 30 mg/kg bw of VC and 250 mg/kg bw of DEHP; 30 mg/kg bw of DEHP plus 30 mg/kg bw of VA and 30 mg/kg bw of VC; 30 mg/kg bw of VA only; and 30 mg/kg bw of VC only, respectively. At the end of the experiment, blood was taken from the heart via cardiac puncture and stored, semen was collected from the caudal epididymis for immediate sperm analysis, while the testes were excised and preserved for histological examination and biochemical analysis. The results showed a significant decrease (P < 0.05) in body weights, sperm motility, sperm volume, sperm viability and count, antioxidant levels, and reproductive hormonal levels, with a significant increase (P < 0.05) in sperm morphological defect and lipid peroxidation level in DEHP-only group compared with the control but was ameliorated after VA and VC administration compared to the DEHP-only treated animals. VA and VC supplementation attenuated the toxic effects of DEHP on the testicular functions, morphology, and semen characterization of the experimental adult male Wistar rats. Lay summary Male infertility is considered when identifiable female causes of infertility are excluded and semen quantity and quality fail to fulfil World Health Organization criteria. From conception through to adulthood, people are exposed to limitless environmental toxicants among which di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) commonly found in personal care products, cosmetics, and medical devices is prevalent. The present study elaborated on the importance of taking antioxidant-rich foods containing vitamin C and vanillic acid, such as those found in various fruits, olives, whole wheat, and cereal grains, in combating infertility caused by environmental toxicants. An experiment was carried out on rats to see the effect of vanillic acid and vitamin C supplementation on preventing DEHP-induced testicular toxicity. The testicles and semen were analyzed from five rats in each treated and control groups. The data led us to conclude that vanillic acid and vitamin C supplementation do have attenuating effects on DEHP-induced testicular toxicity, due to their high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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- B Ogunlade
- Behavioral and Aging Lab, Human Anatomy Department, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Behavioral and Aging Lab, Human Anatomy Department, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Anatomy Department, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Behavioral and Aging Lab, Human Anatomy Department, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
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Selenium nanoparticles impart robust neuroprotection against deltamethrin-induced neurotoxicity in male rats by reversing behavioral alterations, oxidative damage, apoptosis, and neuronal loss. Neurotoxicology 2022; 91:329-339. [PMID: 35753508 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuro.2022.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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This study investigated the neuroprotective role of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) on deltamethrin-induced neurotoxicity in rats. A total of 32 adult male Wister rats were allocated into the following four groups: 1) control, 2) deltamethrin (0.6 mg/kg), 3) SeNPs (0.5 mg/kg), and 4) deltamethrin + SeNPs. All agents were administered orally three times per week for 2 months. Locomotor behavior, anxiety-like behavior, biochemical parameters, including brain oxidative damage biomarkers (Malondialdehyde (MDA) and reduced glutathione (GSH)), brain acetylcholinesterase (AChE), and brain genotoxicity were evaluated. The gene expression levels of IGF-1 and Bcl2 were also determined. Moreover, a brain histopathological examination associated with the immunohistochemical determination of Bax in brain tissue was performed. Deltamethrin-intoxicated rats showed a reduction in the locomotor activity associated with a highly anxious state. They also displayed a disturbance in the brain redox state with a decrease in the brain AChE levels and a high DNA fragmentation percentage. Furthermore, they showed a decrement in the immunohistochemical GFAP levels as well as IGF-1 and Bcl2 gene expression levels with an increase in the immunohistochemical Bax levels. All these changes were confirmed by brain histopathology. Interestingly, SeNPs ameliorated all these changes and restored the normal brain architecture. In conclusion. SeNPs possess a potent medicinal activity due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Therefore, SeNPs can be a potential agent in ameliorating deltamethrin-induced neurotoxicity.
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Antioxidant potential and molecular docking of bioactive compound of Camellia sinensis and Camellia assamica with cytochrome P450. Arch Microbiol 2022; 204:350. [PMID: 35616739 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-022-02949-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Camellia sinensis and Camellia assamica are well known for their medicinal and therapeutic potential. The purpose of this work is to assess the flavonoid content and antioxidant potential of methanol extracts of C. sinensis (MES) and acetone extract of C. assamica (AEA) experimentally and computationally. Qualitative analysis was done to assess the presence of flavonoids. Further, the antioxidant potential of MES and AEA was done by ABTS (2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid)) and superoxide free radical-scavenging activity. The profiling of functional groups was analyzed by FT-IR analysis. The bioactive compounds n-heptadecanol-1 of MES and 2',6'-dihydroxyacetophenone, bis(trimethylsilyl) ether of AEA were procured from our previous study to analyze their antioxidant potential computationally (Auto-dock Vina). Both the extracts showed their potential to neutralize free radicals with variable potency. The study of the molecular interactions revealed that both the extracts MES and AEA interacted to the active site with higher binding energy. This work deduced that n-heptadecanol-1 and 2',6'-dihydroxyacetophenone, bis(trimethylsilyl) ether have good potential to inhibit and scavenge the free radicals.
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Eisa CS, Mohammed SS, El-Aziz HIA, Farghaly LM, Hosny S. The Effect of Selenium Nanoparticles versus Royal Jelly against Cisplatin-Induced Testicular Toxicity in Adult Male Albino Rats: A Light and Transmission Electron Microscopic Study. J Microsc Ultrastruct 2022; 10:180-196. [PMID: 36687330 PMCID: PMC9846925 DOI: 10.4103/jmau.jmau_44_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Background and Aim Cisplatin (Cis) is a highly effective chemotherapeutic agent. However, it produces severe testicular toxicity. It was reported that some antioxidants could overcome this toxicity. Selenium nanoparticles and royal jelly (RJ) were among these reported antioxidants. Therefore, this study was designed to compare these two antioxidants in protecting the testes against Cis-induced toxicity. Materials and Methods This study was conducted on sixty healthy adult male albino rats (weight: 200-220 g) randomized into six groups, ten animals each. Group I (control), Group II (animals received intragastric Nano Selenium), Group III (animals received intragastric RJ), Group IV (animals received an IP injection of Cis 7 mg/kg), Group V (animals received intragastric Nano Selenium, and Cis injection), and Group VI (animals received intragastric RJ and Cis injection). After 10 days, the animals were sacrificed by cervical decapitation. The testes were weighted, and specimens from the left testis were processed for histological and immunohistochemical techniques, whereas specimens from the right testes were prepared for transmission electron microscopic examination. Results Cis-treated animals had significantly reduced weight of their testes. Light microscopic examination revealed severe histopathological changes in the germinal epithelium and Leydig cells, confirmed with electron microscopic examination. There was a significant increase in the color area percentage of Caspase-3 immunostaining of the germinal epithelium and Leydig cells, compared to that of the control group. Group II and III were similar to control group. Both Groups V and VI revealed significant preservation compared to the Cis group. Conclusion Selenium nanoparticles and RJ partially improved testis from Cis-induced toxicity, However, there was no significant difference between both groups.
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- Christina S. Eisa
- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt,Address for correspondence: Dr. Sally S. Mohammed, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Circular Road, Ismailia, Egypt. E-mail:
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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Effects of dietary supplementation of different sources and levels of selenium on the semen quality and reproductive performance in aged broiler breeder roosters. Poult Sci 2022; 101:101908. [PMID: 36041396 PMCID: PMC9440427 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.101908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Fertility has a great impact on economic outcome in poultry sector. However, several physiological stressors such as aging adversely affected fertilization capacity and hatching quantity and quality. This study investigated the effect of dietary supplementation of different sources and levels of inorganic and organic selenium on the semen quality and reproductive performance of aged broiler breeder roosters. A total of thirty-six 50-wk-old Ross 308 roosters were randomly allocated to 6 groups and fed with different levels of organic and inorganic selenium. Treatments were included in the basal diet (control: CG), dietary supplementation of 0.15 (SeY0.15), 0.30 (SeY0.30), and 0.45 (SeY0.45) mg/kg selenium-enriched yeast (SeY), dietary supplementation of 0.30 mg/kg commercial organic selenium (Selemax), and dietary supplementation of 0.30 mg/kg sodium selenite (SS) as an inorganic source during 12 consecutive weeks. Ejaculated volume, semen quality attributes of the collected semen samples were evaluated every week. To assess fertility, hatchability and the hatched chick quality, the semen samples collected during last 2 wk of the trial were used to artificial insemination of hens. In order to measure seminiferous tube diameter and seminiferous epithelium thickness, testicular histology was also performed at the end of the experiment. Sperm motility, plasma membrane functionality and integrity, and ejaculation volume were higher in the SeY0.45 group compared to the other groups (P < 0.05). Fertility and hatchability rate as well as seminiferous epithelium thickness and seminiferous tube diameter were improved in the SeY0.45 compared with CG, SeY0.15 and SS groups (P < 0.05). Also hatchelling quality from roosters with SeY0.45 was higher than CG and SS groups (P < 0.05). No significant differences were noted in embryonic mortality between groups (P > 0.05). In conclusion, dietary supplementation of 0.45 mg SeY improved sperm quality and reproductive performance of aged broiler breeder roosters.
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Khan S, Mansoor S, Rafi Z, Kumari B, Shoaib A, Saeed M, Alshehri S, Ghoneim MM, Rahamathulla M, Hani U, Shakeel F. A review on nanotechnology: Properties, applications, and mechanistic insights of cellular uptake mechanisms. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.118008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Ahmed ZSO, Galal MK, Drweesh EA, Abou-El-Sherbini KS, Elzahany EAM, Elnagar MM, Yasin NAE. Protective effect of starch-stabilized selenium nanoparticles against melamine-induced hepato-renal toxicity in male albino rats. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 191:792-802. [PMID: 34597692 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.09.156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Melamine and its analogues are illegally added to raise the apparent protein content in foods. The elevated concentrations of these compounds cause adverse effects in humans and animals. In this contribution, the protective effects of the synthesized starch-stabilized selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs@starch) on melamine-induced hepato-renal toxicity have been systematically investigated. The Se-NPs@starch were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis, energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) mapping analysis, TEM, and FT-IR. Starch plays a crucial role in the stabilization and dispersion of Se NPs, as noticed from the TEM and EDS investigations. Furthermore, the atomic ratio of Se distribution over the starch surface is approximately 1.67%. The current study was conducted on four groups of adult male rats, and the oral daily treatments for 28 days were as follows: group I served as control, group II received Se-NPs@starch, group III was exposed to melamine, while group IV was treated with melamine and Se-NPs@starch. The results reveal a significant alteration in the histoarchitecture of both hepatic and renal tissues induced by melamine. Furthermore, elevated liver and kidney function markers, high malondialdehyde, and increased expression levels of apoptosis-related genes besides a reduction in GSH and expression levels of antioxidant genes were observed in the melamine-exposed group. Interestingly, the administration of the Se-NPs@starch resulted in remarkable protection of rats against melamine-induced toxicity through increasing the antioxidant capacity and inhibiting oxidative damage. Collectively, this study provides affordable starch-stabilized Se-NPs with potent biological activity, making them auspicious candidates for prospective biomedical applications.
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- Zainab Sabry Othman Ahmed
- Cytology and Histology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Biochemistry and Chemistry of Nutrition Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Inorganic Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (former Eltahrir St.), Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Inorganic Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (former Eltahrir St.), Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Inorganic Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (former Eltahrir St.), Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Inorganic Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (former Eltahrir St.), Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt; Institute of Electrochemistry, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 47, 89081 Ulm, Germany.
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- Cytology and Histology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt.
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Adelakun SA, Ogunlade B, Iteire KA, Adedotun OA. Ameliorating potential and fertility enhancing activities of nutritional dietary supplementation of D-Ribose -l-Cysteine in cisplatin induced oligoasthenoteratozoospermia and seminiferous epithelium degeneration in adult male Sprague-Dawley rats. Metabol Open 2021; 12:100128. [PMID: 34647003 PMCID: PMC8501771 DOI: 10.1016/j.metop.2021.100128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Cisplatin (CN) is considered as a cytotoxic agent and DNA synthesis inhibitor. D-Ribose-l-Cysteine (DRLC) is an active ingredient of riboceine, help cells to produce glutathione on body demand. Aim Current study focused on ameliorating potential and fertility enhancing activities of D-Ribose–l-Cysteine in cisplatin induced oligoasthenoteratozoospermia and seminiferous epithelium degeneration. Materials and method Sixty (60) male rats randomized into six groups of ten (n = 10) rats each. Group A (control) received 2.0 ml distilled water, group B received single dose of 8 mg/kg bwt CN, group C received 30 mg/kg bwt DRLC, group D received single dose of 8 mg/kg CN follow by 30 mg/kg bwt DRLC, group E received single dose of 8 mg/kg CN and vitamin C, group F received single dose of 8 mg/kg cisplatin follow by DRLC + Vit.C for 56 days. Parameters tested include: Sperm parameters, testosterone (TT), luteinizing hormone (LH), Follicle stimulating Hormone, (FSH), Prolactin, and testicular 17β-HSD activity, Blood hydroperoxide (BHP), Malondialdehyde (MDA), Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Glutathione (GSH) and Catalase (CAT), testicular histology and fertility test. Results Cisplatin significantly reduced testicular volume, body weight, sperm quality, fertility indices, TT, FSH, LH, 17β-HSD, SOD, GSH, CAT, diameter and cross-sectional area of seminiferous tubules, spermatogenesis score. And elevate prolactin, testicular injury score, BHP and MDA compared with control group. Cisplatin only treated rats showed degenerated seminiferous epithelium with empty lumen. Intervention of D-Ribose-Cysteine ameliorated toxic impacts of CN on testis and improved the male fertility. Conclusion D-Ribose-l-Cysteine therefore, preserves testicular integrity and functions thereby, preventing the deleterious impact of CN.
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- Department Human Anatomy, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
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Respiratory exposure to carbon black nanoparticles may induce testicular structure damage and lead to decreased sperm quality in mice. Reprod Toxicol 2021; 106:32-41. [PMID: 34624488 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2021.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Environmental carbon black nanoparticles (CBNPs) can enter into various organs including testes through the respiratory tract. However, there are few studies describing reproductive toxicity of CBNPs after respiratory exposure. In this study, male KM mice were exposed to CBNPs in their natural breathing state. Four-, 8-, and 12-week-old mice were exposed to 0, 9, 18 and 27 mg/m3 of CBNPs for 4 weeks in order to examine the relationship between CBNP exposure and age. Eight-week-old mice were exposed to CBNPs at the same four concentrations for 1-4 weeks in order to examine the effects of CBNP exposure time. After CBNP exposure, testicular oxidative stress and inflammation increased significantly, and these effects varied with exposure time. Seminiferous tubule diameter (STD), seminiferous epithelium height (SEH), the number of spermatogenic and Leydig cells, sperm motility, and sperm speed decreased significantly, and these effects varied with exposure dose. Data analyses suggested that increased oxidative stress and inflammation in testes damaged testicular morphology, spermatogenesis, and testosterone secretion, and decreased sperm quality. Morphological damage to the testes was also closely related to decreased the sperm quantity. These findings are of significance for evaluating the reproductive toxicity of CBNPs.
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Evans EPP, Scholten JTM, Mzyk A, Reyes-San-Martin C, Llumbet AE, Hamoh T, Arts EGJM, Schirhagl R, Cantineau AEP. Male subfertility and oxidative stress. Redox Biol 2021; 46:102071. [PMID: 34340027 PMCID: PMC8342954 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2021.102071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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To date 15% of couples are suffering from infertility with 45-50% of males being responsible. With an increase in paternal age as well as various environmental and lifestyle factors worsening these figures are expected to increase. As the so-called free radical theory of infertility suggests, free radicals or reactive oxygen species (ROS) play an essential role in this process. However, ROS also fulfill important functions for instance in sperm maturation. The aim of this review article is to discuss the role reactive oxygen species play in male fertility and how these are influenced by lifestyle, age or disease. We will further discuss how these ROS are measured and how they can be avoided during in-vitro fertilization.
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- Emily P P Evans
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Groningen University University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713AW, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Groningen University University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713AW, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Groningen University University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713AW, Groningen, the Netherlands; Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Polish Academy of Sciences, Reymonta 25, 30-059, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Groningen University University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713AW, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Groningen University University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713AW, Groningen, the Netherlands; Laboratory of Genomic of Germ Cells, Biomedical Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile. Independencia, 1027, Independencia Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Groningen University University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713AW, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Groningen University University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713AW, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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Ray J, Samanta SK, Tripathy T. Adsorption of toxic organophosphorus pesticides from aqueous medium using dextrin‐graft‐
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(2‐acrylamido‐2‐methyl propane sulfonic acid‐co‐acrylic acid) copolymer: Studies on equilibrium kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics of interactions. POLYM ENG SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Jagabandhu Ray
- Postgraduate Division of Chemistry Midnapore College (Autonomous) Midnapore India
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- Postgraduate Division of Chemistry Midnapore College (Autonomous) Midnapore India
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- Postgraduate Division of Chemistry Midnapore College (Autonomous) Midnapore India
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Tatli Seven P, Seven I, Karakus S, Iflazoglu Mutlu S, Ozer Kaya S, Arkali G, Ilgar M, Tan E, Sahin YM, Ismik D, Kilislioglu A. The in-vivo assessment of Turkish propolis and its nano form on testicular damage induced by cisplatin. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE-JIM 2021; 19:451-459. [PMID: 34417154 DOI: 10.1016/j.joim.2021.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Chemotherapeutic drugs, such as cisplatin (CP), which are associated with oxidative stress and apoptosis, may adversely affect the reproductive system. This study tests whether administration of propolis and nano-propolis (NP) can alleviate oxidative stress and apoptosis in rats with testicular damage induced by CP. METHODS In this study, polymeric nanoparticles including propolis were synthesized with a green sonication method and characterized using Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller, and wet scanning transmission electron microscopy techniques. In total, 56 rats were divided into the following seven groups: control, CP, propolis, NP-10, CP + propolis, CP + NP-10, and CP + NP-30. Propolis (100 mg/kg), NP-10 (10 mg/kg), and NP-30 (30 mg/kg) treatments were administered by gavage daily for 21 d, and CP (3 mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally in a single dose. After the experiment, oxidative stress parameters, namely, malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and catalase (CAT), and apoptotic pathways including B cell leukemia/lymphoma-2 protein (Bcl-2) and Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) were measured in testicular tissues. Furthermore, sperm quality and weights of the testis, epididymis, right cauda epididymis, seminal vesicles and prostate were evaluated. RESULTS Propolis and NP (especially NP-30) were able to preserve oxidative balance (decreased MDA levels and increased GSH, CAT, and GPx activities) and activate apoptotic pathways (decreased Bax and increased Bcl-2) in the testes of CP-treated rats. Sperm motility in the control, CP, and CP + NP-30 groups were 60%, 48.75%, and 78%, respectively (P < 0.001). Especially, NP-30 application completely corrected the deterioration in sperm features induced by CP. CONCLUSION The results show that propolis and NP treatments mitigated the side effects of CP on spermatogenic activity, antioxidant situation, and apoptosis in rats.
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- Pinar Tatli Seven
- Department of Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazig 23119, Turkey.
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- Department of Plant and Animal Production, Vocation School of Sivrice, Fırat University, Elazig 23119, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul 34320, Turkey
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazig 23119, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazig 23119, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazig 23119, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul 34320, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul 34320, Turkey
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- Istanbul Arel University, ArelPOTKAM (Polymer Technologies and Composite Application and Research Center), Istanbul 34537, Turkey; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Istanbul Arel University, Istanbul 34537, Turkey
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- Istanbul Arel University, ArelPOTKAM (Polymer Technologies and Composite Application and Research Center), Istanbul 34537, Turkey
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- Department of Electrical Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Kadir Has University, Istanbul 34083, Turkey
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Lin W, Zhang J, Xu JF, Pi J. The Advancing of Selenium Nanoparticles Against Infectious Diseases. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:682284. [PMID: 34393776 PMCID: PMC8361478 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.682284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Infectious diseases, caused by the direct exposure of cellular or acellular pathogens, are found to be closely associated with multiple inflammation and immune responses, keeping one of the top threats to human health. As an indispensable trace element, Selenium (Se) plays important roles in antioxidant defence and redox state regulation along with a variety of specific metabolic pathways. In recent decades, with the development of novel nanotechnology, Selenium nanoparticles (Se NPs) emerged as a promising agent for biomedical uses due to their low toxicity, degradability and high bioavailability. Taking the advantages of the strong ability to trigger apoptosis or autophagy by regulating reactive oxygen species (ROS), Se NPs have been widely used for direct anticancer treatments and pathogen killing/clearance in host cells. With excellent stability and drug encapsulation capacity, Se NPs are now serving as a kind of powerful nano-carriers for anti-cancer, anti-inflammation and anti-infection treatments. Notably, Se NPs are also found to play critical roles in immunity regulations, such as macrophage and T effector cell activation, which thus provides new possibilities to achieve novel nano-immune synergetic strategy for anti-cancer and anti-infection therapies. In this review, we summarized the progress of preparation methods for Se NPs, followed by the advances of their biological functions and mechanisms for biomedical uses, especially in the field of anti-infection treatments. Moreover, we further provide some prospects of Se NPs in anti-infectious diseases, which would be helpful for facilitating their future research progress for anti-infection therapy.
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- Wensen Lin
- Department of Clinical Immunology, Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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Bashir DW, Rashad MM, Ahmed YH, Drweesh EA, Elzahany EAM, Abou-El-Sherbini KS, El-Leithy EMM. The ameliorative effect of nanoselenium on histopathological and biochemical alterations induced by melamine toxicity on the brain of adult male albino rats. Neurotoxicology 2021; 86:37-51. [PMID: 34216684 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuro.2021.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Melamine is a chemical substance used as a food adulterant because of its high nitrogen content; it is known to induce neurotoxicity, thereby adversely affecting the central nervous system. The biocompatibility, bioavailability, lower toxicity, and the large surface area of nanosized selenium relative to its other forms indicate that selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have a potential ameliorative effect against melamine-induced neurotoxicity. In this study, we tested this hypothesis using 40 adult male albino rats that were randomly assigned into four groups (n = 10 per group): group I rats served as the untreated negative controls and were fed with standard diet and distilled water; group II rats were orally treated with melamine (300 mg/kg body weight/d); group III rats orally received melamine (300 mg/kg body weight/d) and SeNPs (2 mg/kg body weight/d); and group IV rats received SeNPs only (2 mg/kg body weight/d) for 28 days. Blood and brain samples were collected from all rats and processed for biochemical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical investigations. SeNPs were encapsulated in starch as a natural stabilizer and a size-controlling agent (SeNP@starch). The prepared SeNPs were characterized using different techniques. Inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) indicated that the percentage of selenium loaded in starch was 1.888 %. Powder x-ray diffractometer (XRD) was used to investigate the crystalline structure of the Se-NP@starch, to be tubular and composed of amorphous starch as well as metallic selenium. Thermogravimetric analysis confirmed the thermal stability of the product and determined the interactions among the different components. Transmission electron microscope demonstrated the spherical shape of SeNPs and their dispersion into starch surface as well as evaluating their size in nanoscale (range 20-140 nm). Our results revealed that the melamine- exposed rats had significantly elevated in malondialdehyde levels, significantly reduced in total antioxidant capacity, down-regulated expression of the antioxidant related genes Nrf2 (nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2) and GPx (glutathione peroxidase), as well as up-regulated expression of the apoptosis-related gene Bax (B-cell lymphoma 2-associated X protein), with down regulation of Bcl-2 (B-cell lymphoma 2). Histopathological examination exhibited several alterations in the cerebrum, cerebellum, and hippocampus of the treated rats compared with the controls. Neuronal degeneration, vacuolation of the neuropils, and pericellular and perivascular spaces were observed. In addition, the pyramidal and granular cell layers of the hippocampus and cerebellum, respectively, were found to have significantly reduced thickness. Furthermore, a significant decrease in the percentage area of the glial fibrillary acidic protein and a significant increase in the percentage area of caspase-3 were noted. On the other hand, co-treatment with SeNPs partially ameliorated these alterations. A significant reduction in malondialdehyde levels; a non- significant elevation in total antioxidant capacity; up-regulation, upregulation of Nrf2, GPx, and Bcl-2 and downregulation of Bax were recorded. Neuronal degeneration, vacuolation of neuropils, and pericellular spaces were reduced. The pyramidal and granular cell layers restored their normal thickness. The percentage area of the glial fibrillary acidic protein significantly increased, whereas that of caspase-3 significantly decreased. In conclusion, SeNPs have an ameliorative effect against melamine-induced neurotoxicity in albino rats.
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- Dina W Bashir
- Cytology and Histology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biochemistry and Chemistry of Nutrition Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Cytology and Histology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Cytology and Histology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Ahmed SA, Mohammed WI. Carvedilol induces the antiapoptotic proteins Nrf 2 and Bcl 2 and inhibits cellular apoptosis in aluminum-induced testicular toxicity in male Wistar rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 139:111594. [PMID: 33878623 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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The present study was carried out to explore the protective effect of carvedilol (CARV) on aluminum chloride-induced testicular damage in Westar rats. Forty adult male rats, aged 8 weeks, were randomly divided into 4 groups (10 rats each). Group I (control group) received normal saline; whereas group II animals were supplemented with CARV in a dose of 10 mg/kg/day. Group III received AlCl3 (30 mg/kg/day) whereas group IV was co-administered CARV and AlCl3 as the same doses in group II and III respectively. The route of the application was oral gavage for CARV and I.P for AlCl3 for 20 successive days. Exposure of rats to AlCl3 for 20 consecutive days resulted in a significant decrease in serum and testicular superoxide dismutase and catalase activities, serum testosterone level, and sperm count and motility; on the other hand, an increase in nitric oxide, malondialdehyde, aluminum, and serum tumor necrosis factor-alpha levels. Furthermore, histopathological changes in the testis exhibited marked testicular damage. In addition, it revealed a significant up-regulation in the level of the expression for the apoptotic marker; Caspase-3, and down-regulation in antiapoptotic marker Bcl2 and Nrf2 genes. On the other hand, the co-administration of CARV modulated the biochemical parameters, saved sperm count and motility, and the histopathological findings, also, restored the observed changes in Caspase-3, Bcl2, and Nrf2 transcriptional genes. These data suggested that administration of CARV protects against AlCl3 induced testicular oxidative, inflammatory, and apoptosis damage.
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- Sanaa A Ahmed
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, Egypt
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Jafarpour SM, Shekarchi B, Bagheri H, Farhood B. The Radioprotective Effects of Melatonin and Nanoselenium on DNA Double-Strand Breaks in Peripheral Lymphocytes Caused by I-131. Indian J Nucl Med 2021; 36:134-139. [PMID: 34385783 PMCID: PMC8320833 DOI: 10.4103/ijnm.ijnm_179_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background: One of the treatment modalities for thyroid cancer and hyperthyroidism is radioiodine-131 (I-131) therapy. The use of this therapeutic modality is not completely safe and can lead to oxidative stress, eventually DNA damages. However, these radiation-induced damages can be reduced by antioxidants. This study aimed to investigate the potential radioprotective effects of melatonin and selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) on DNA double-stranded breaks (DSBs) caused by I-131. Materials and Methods: After obtaining informed consent, 6 ml blood was taken from each volunteer. The samples were divided into two general groups of control (without I-131) and with I-131. Each group was also divided into three subgroups, including without antioxidant, melatonin, and SeNPs. The samples of control group were incubated for 2 h after adding the antioxidants. The samples of I-131 group were first incubated for 1 h with the antioxidants and then the samples re-incubated for another 1 h after adding the I-131. Then, the samples were prepared for γH2AX assay. Results: The findings showed that after 1 h of incubation with 20 μCi I-131/2 mL, the DSB levels increased by 102.9% in comparison with the control group. In the I-131 group, there were significant reductions of the DSB levels after incubation with melatonin (P < 0.001) and SeNPs (P < 0.001) in comparison with the without antioxidant subgroup. Furthermore, the DSB levels at the melatonin + I-131 and the SeNPs + I-131 subgroups decreased to 38% and 30%, respectively, compared to the I-131 subgroup. Conclusion: According to the obtained findings, it can be concluded that the use of melatonin and SeNPs (as radioprotector agents) can reduce the DSB levels induced by I-131 in peripheral lymphocytes.
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- Seyed Masoud Jafarpour
- Radiation Sciences Research Center (RSRC), AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Sciences Research Center (RSRC), AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Sciences Research Center (RSRC), AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics and Radiology, Faculty of Paramedicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Araujo JM, Fortes-Silva R, Pola CC, Yamamoto FY, Gatlin DM, Gomes CL. Delivery of selenium using chitosan nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, and antioxidant and growth effects in Nile tilapia (Orechromis niloticus). PLoS One 2021; 16:e0251786. [PMID: 34003829 PMCID: PMC8130939 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0251786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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This study aimed to elucidate the effects of selenium-loaded chitosan nanoparticles used as a dietary supplement on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) antioxidant and growth responses. First, chitosan-based nanoparticles containing selenium (Se) were synthesized using the ionotropic gelation method and their physicochemical characteristics, controlled release profile, and antioxidant activity properties were investigated. Thereafter, the effects on glutathione peroxidase and antioxidant activities (by radical scavenging activity), growth, and whole-body composition of Nile tilapia were evaluated when they were fed with Se-loaded chitosan nanoparticles and compared with other selenium dietary supplements. Se-loaded chitosan nanoparticles showed high entrapment efficiency (87%), spherical shape, smooth surface, and broad size distribution. The controlled release of Se consisted of an initial burst followed by a gradual release over 48 h. Se-loaded nanoparticles presented significantly higher antioxidant activity compared to free Se. A 60-day feeding trial was conducted to compare the effects of supplementing different dietary Se sources, including selenomethionine (as organic source), sodium selenite (as inorganic source), and Se-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (Se-Nano and Se-Nano x1.5) on antioxidant and growth responses of Nile tilapia. A basal diet without Se supplementation was used as the control. The dietary supplementations with different Se sources (free and encapsulated selenium) lead to significant improvements in final weight and feed efficiency of Nile tilapia fingerlings. However, dietary treatments did not affect whole-body protein and lipid content. Diets containing Se-Nano and Se-Nano x1.5 were more effective than sodium selenite and selenomethionine in preventing oxidative stress and improving antioxidant activity in Nile tilapia. Overall, Se-loaded nanoparticles presented a great potential as an efficient source for delivering dietary Se to Nile tilapia, directly affecting the growth performance, feed efficiency, oxidative stress, and antioxidant activity of this species.
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- Juliana M. Araujo
- Department of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Laboratory of Feeding Behavior and Fish Nutrition, Center of Agricultural, Environmental and Biological Sciences, Federal University of Bahia, Cruz das Almas, Bahia, Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, United States of America
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- Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, United States of America
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Hassanein EHM, Abdel-Wahab BA, Ali FEM, Abd El-Ghafar OAM, Kozman MR, Sharkawi SMZ. Trans-ferulic acid ameliorates cisplatin-induced testicular damage via suppression of TLR4, P38-MAPK, and ERK1/2 signaling pathways. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:41948-41964. [PMID: 33792844 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13544-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Testicular damage has been described as a common side effect of cisplatin (CDDP), which limits its clinical uses. Since oxidative injury and inflammatory response are the most pathological impact, estimation of natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents like trans-ferulic acid (TFA) could protect against CDDP-induced testicular damage. In the current investigation, rats were assigned into four groups: normal, TFA (50 mg/kg/day, P.O), CDDP (10 mg/kg) as single intraperitoneal (I.P) injection at the end of the 5th day, and TFA+CDDP where TFA was administered 5 days before CDDP injection and 5 days after. Interestingly, TFA significantly restored testosterone levels and abrogated oxidative stress injury. Additionally, TFA effectively suppressed inflammatory cytokines. It also counteracted the inflammation via downregulation of TLR4 and IRF3, P38-MAPK, NF-κB-p65, JAK1, STAT3, ERK1, and ERK2. Besides, TFA can modulate AKT and p-AKT protein expressions. In parallel, TFA mitigated the histopathological aberration of the testis and prevented spermatogenesis disruption. On the other hand, TFA augmented the in vitro CDDP cytotoxicity on Caco-2 and MCF-7 cells. Interestingly, TFA enhanced the cytotoxic effect of CDDP via apoptosis induction in both the early and late stages of apoptosis. Collectively, TFA exhibited a potential protective effect against CDDP-induced testicular injury by inhibiting oxidative stress as well as TLR4/IRF3/INF-γ, P38-MAPK/NF-κB-p65/TNF-α, and JAK1/STAT-3/ERK1/2 inflammatory signaling pathways with enhancing its in vitro cytotoxic activity.
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- Emad H M Hassanein
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut, 71524, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Najran University, P.O. 1988, Najran, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut, 71524, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Clinical Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr University for Science and Technology, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Abdel-Wahab BA, Walbi IA, Albarqi HA, Ali FEM, Hassanein EHM. Roflumilast protects from cisplatin-induced testicular toxicity in male rats and enhances its cytotoxicity in prostate cancer cell line. Role of NF-κB-p65, cAMP/PKA and Nrf2/HO-1, NQO1 signaling. Food Chem Toxicol 2021; 151:112133. [PMID: 33757793 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2021.112133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Cisplatin (CIS)-induced testicular injury is a major obstacle in its application as antineoplastic agent. In this study, we investigated the protective effect and mechanism of roflumilast (ROF), a PDE4 inhibitor, against CIS-induced testicular toxicity in rats. Besides, the cytotoxic effect of CIS, with and without ROF, was evaluated on PC3 cell line. ROF reversed CIS-induced abnormalities in sperm characteristics, normalized serum testosterone level, and ameliorated CIS-induced alterations in testicular and epidydimal weights and restored normal testicular structure. Moreover, ROF increased intracellular cAMP level, PKA and HO-1 activities and Nrf2, NQO-1 and HO-1 gene expression, improved testicular oxidative stress parameters (TBARS, NO, GSH levels, and CAT activity) and inflammatory mediators (IL-1β and TNF-α, and NF-κβ p65gene expression) and reduced the proapoptotic proteins, caspase-3, Bax and increased Bcl-2. Lastly, in vitro analyses showed that ROF augmented the anticancer efficacy of CIS and enhanced the increase in gene expression of Nrf2, HO-1, and NQO-1 and the inhibition of gene expression of NF-κβ p65 induced by CIS and enhanced its apoptotic effect in PC3 cells. Conclusively, PDE4 inhibition with induction of Nrf2/HO-1, NQO-1 is a potential therapeutic approach to protect male reproductive system from the detrimental effects with augmenting, the antineoplastic effect of CIS.
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- Basel A Abdel-Wahab
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia; Department of Medical Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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Kaur S, Kaur A, Jaswal N, Aniqa A, Sadwal S, Bharati S. Selenium attenuates venlafaxine hydrochloride-induced testicular damage in mice via modulating oxidative stress and apoptosis. Andrologia 2021; 53:e14050. [PMID: 33733493 DOI: 10.1111/and.14050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The present study assessed the effect of selenium (Se) supplementation on Venlafaxine hydrochloride (VH)-induced testicular toxicity. Mice were segregated into Group I (C), Group II (0.5 ppm Se), Group III (VH at a dose 60 mg/kg b.w.) and Group IV (Se was given as per Group II, and VH was given as per Group III). After 10 weeks, sperm parameters, histology, sperm cell counts, antioxidants activities, apoptotic proteins and molecular analysis of testicular tissue were evaluated. Group III had significantly lower sperm concentration (from 2.17 ± 0.28 to 1.04 ± 0.22) and sperm motility (from 68.04 ± 5.5 to 21.47 ± 5.21), and showed an extensive vacuolisation in the germinal epithelium, abnormal basement membrane, and reduced germ cell number as compared to Group I. However, selenium supplementation in Group IV substantially increased sperm concentration (1.47 ± 0.48) and motility (33.27 ± 8.66), improved the histoarchitecture and repopulated the germ cells as observed by raised numbers of spermatogonia, spermatocytes, round spermatids and elongated spermatids contrasted to Group III. Group IV also showed a noteworthy decreased ROS, LPO levels, as well as expressions of Bax, caspase-9, and caspase-3 and increased the SOD, CAT, GPx, and GSH activities as well the expression of Bcl-2 as compared to Group III. This effect was further supported by FTIR analysis for nucleic acids. Thus, selenium supplementation showed significant protection against VH-induced testicular toxicity.
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- Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Udupi, India
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Arab HH, Gad AM, Reda E, Yahia R, Eid AH. Activation of autophagy by sitagliptin attenuates cadmium-induced testicular impairment in rats: Targeting AMPK/mTOR and Nrf2/HO-1 pathways. Life Sci 2021; 269:119031. [PMID: 33453244 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2020] [Revised: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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AIMS Cadmium (Cd) is a prevalent environmental contaminant that incurs deleterious health effects, including testicular impairment. Sitagliptin, a selective dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, has demonstrated marked cardio-, hepato-, and reno-protective actions, however, its impact on Cd-triggered testicular dysfunction has not been formerly investigated. Hence, the present study aimed to explore the probable beneficial impact of sitagliptin against Cd-evoked testicular impairment which may add to its potential clinical utility. The underlying mechanisms pertaining to the balance between testicular autophagy and apoptosis were explored, including the AMPK/mTOR and Nrf2/HO-1 pathways. MATERIALS AND METHODS The testicular tissues were examined using histopathology, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, and ELISA. Sitagliptin (10 mg/kg/day, by gavage) was administered for 4 consecutive weeks. KEY FINDINGS Sitagliptin attenuated the testicular impairment via improvement of the relative testicular weight, sperm count/motility, sperm abnormalities, and serum testosterone. Additionally, sitagliptin counteracted Cd-induced histologic aberrations/disrupted spermatogenesis. Interestingly, sitagliptin augmented the defective autophagy as demonstrated by upregulating Beclin 1 protein expression and lowering p62 SQSTM1 protein accumulation. These effects were mediated via the activation of testicular AMPK/mTOR pathway as proven by increasing p-AMPK (Ser485, Ser491)/total AMPK and diminishing p-mTOR (Ser2448)/total mTOR protein expression. Additionally, sitagliptin suppressed the testicular apoptotic events via downregulating Bax and upregulating Bcl-2 protein expression. In tandem, sitagliptin suppressed the oxidative stress through lowering lipid peroxides and activating Nrf2/HO-1 pathway via upregulating the protein expression of Nrf2, and the downstream effectors HO-1 and GPx. SIGNIFICANCE Sitagliptin attenuated Cd-induced testicular injury via boosting the autophagy/apoptosis ratio through activation of AMPK/mTOR and Nrf2/HO-1 pathways.
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- Hany H Arab
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sinai University, El Ismailia, Egypt; Department of Pharmacology, Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), formerly NODCAR, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sinai University, El Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), formerly NODCAR, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), formerly NODCAR, Giza, Egypt
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Nayak V, Singh KRB, Singh AK, Singh RP. Potentialities of selenium nanoparticles in biomedical science. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj05884j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have revolutionized biomedical domain and are still developing rapidly. Hence, this perspective elaborates SeNPs properties, synthesis, and biomedical applications, together with their potential for management of SARS-CoV-2.
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- Vanya Nayak
- Department of Biotechnology
- Faculty of Science
- Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
- Amarkantak
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Govt. V. Y. T. PG. Autonomous College
- Durg
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Govt. V. Y. T. PG. Autonomous College
- Durg
- India
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- Department of Biotechnology
- Faculty of Science
- Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
- Amarkantak
- India
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Shalihat A, Hasanah AN, Mutakin, Lesmana R, Budiman A, Gozali D. The role of selenium in cell survival and its correlation with protective effects against cardiovascular disease: A literature review. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 134:111125. [PMID: 33341057 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.111125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Selenium is a trace element that provides protection against cellular damage and death. Previous research using several types of cells identified anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects for selenium. One of the diseases related to selenium is cardiovascular disease, as low selenium intake has been linked to cardiomyopathy. However, the mechanism of the cardioprotective effects of selenium is not thoroughly understood. Several studies supported the possible effects of selenium on heart cell survival. In this review, we analyzed recent research (2015-2020) on the roles and mechanism of action of selenium in cell survival and its cardioprotective effects. Furthermore, the prevention of apoptosis through both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways is discussed in this review. Signalling pathways that regulate cell survival such as the p-AMPK, poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase-1, nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor-2, AKT/PI3K, and STAT pathways are involved in the protective effects of selenium. In addition, signaling pathways that affect heart cell survival include the AKT and STAT pathways. It also affects autophagy through the PPAR-γ pathway. These findings should facilitate further research on the cardioprotective effects of selenium.
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- Ayu Shalihat
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Bandung Sumedang Km 21, Jatinangor, 45363, Indonesia; Departement of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung, Jl. Soekarno - Hatta No. 752, Cipadung Kidul, Panyileukan, Bandung, 40614, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Bandung Sumedang Km 21, Jatinangor, 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Bandung Sumedang Km 21, Jatinangor, 45363, Indonesia.
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- Physiology Division, Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Bandung Sumedang Km 21, Jatinangor, 45363, Indonesia; Division of Biological Activity, Central Laboratory, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Bandung Sumedang Km 21, Jatinangor, 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Bandung Sumedang Km 21, Jatinangor, 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Bandung Sumedang Km 21, Jatinangor, 45363, Indonesia
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Pritchard N, Kaitu'u-Lino T, Harris L, Tong S, Hannan N. Nanoparticles in pregnancy: the next frontier in reproductive therapeutics. Hum Reprod Update 2020; 27:280-304. [PMID: 33279994 DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmaa049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nanotechnology involves the engineering of structures on a molecular level. Nanomedicine and nano-delivery systems have been designed to deliver therapeutic agents to a target site or organ in a controlled manner, maximizing efficacy while minimizing off-target effects of the therapeutic agent administered. In both reproductive medicine and obstetrics, developing innovative therapeutics is often tempered by fears of damage to the gamete, embryo or developing foetus or of negatively impacting a woman's reproductive potential. Thus, nanomedicine delivery systems may provide alternative targeted intervention strategies, treating the source of the disease and minimizing long-term consequences for the mother and/or her foetus. OBJECTIVE AND RATIONALE This review summarizes the current state of nanomedicine technology in reproductive medicine and obstetrics, including safety, potential applications, future directions and the hurdles for translation. SEARCH METHODS A comprehensive electronic literature search of PubMed and Web of Science databases was performed to identify studies published in English up until February 2020. Relevant keywords were used to obtain information regarding use of nanoparticle technology in fertility and gene therapy, early pregnancy complications (ectopic pregnancy and gestational trophoblastic disease) and obstetric complications (preeclampsia, foetal growth restriction, preterm birth and gestational diabetes) and for selective treatment of the mother or foetus. Safety of specific nanoparticles to the gamete, embryo and foetus was also investigated. OUTCOMES Pre-clinical research in the development of nanoparticle therapeutic delivery is being undertaken in many fields of reproductive medicine. Non-hormonal-targeted nanoparticle therapy for fibroids and endometriosis may provide fertility-sparing medical management. Delivery of interventions via nanotechnology provides opportunities for gene manipulation and delivery in mammalian gametes. Targeting cytotoxic treatments to early pregnancy tissue provides an alternative approach to manage ectopic pregnancies and gestational trophoblastic disease. In pregnancy, nanotherapeutic delivery offers options to stably deliver silencing RNA and microRNA inhibitors to the placenta to regulate gene expression, opening doors to novel genetic treatments for preeclampsia and foetal growth restriction. Restricting delivery of teratogenic drugs to the maternal compartment (such as warfarin) may reduce risks to the foetus. Alternatively, targeted delivery of drugs to the foetus (such as those to treat foetal arrythmias) may minimize side effects for the mother. WIDER IMPLICATIONS We expect that further development of targeted therapies using nanoparticles in a reproductive setting has promise to eventually allow safe and directed treatments for conditions impacting the health and reproductive capacity of women and for the management of pregnancy and serious pregnancy complications.
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- Natasha Pritchard
- Translational Obstetrics Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mercy Hospital for Women, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
- Mercy Perinatal, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Translational Obstetrics Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mercy Hospital for Women, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
- Mercy Perinatal, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Diagnostics Discovery and Reverse Translation, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, St Mary's Hospital, Manchester, UK
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- Translational Obstetrics Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mercy Hospital for Women, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
- Mercy Perinatal, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Translational Obstetrics Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mercy Hospital for Women, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
- Mercy Perinatal, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
- Therapeutics Discovery and Vascular Function Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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Liu Y, Li X, Xiao S, Liu X, Chen X, Xia Q, Lei S, Li H, Zhong Z, Xiao K. The Effects of Gold Nanoparticles on Leydig Cells and Male Reproductive Function in Mice. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:9499-9514. [PMID: 33281445 PMCID: PMC7709869 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s276606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have shown great promise in various biomedical applications, but their effects on male reproductive function remain to be ascertained. The aim of this study was to investigate the uptake, cytotoxicity and testosterone production inhibition of AuNPs in mouse Leydig cells, as well as their accumulation in the testes of male mice and their effects on male reproductive function. Results AuNPs (5 nm) were able to be internalized into the endosomes/lysosomes of TM3 Leydig cells, induce the formation of autophagosomes, increase the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and disrupt the cell cycle in S phase, resulting in concentration-dependent cytotoxicity and DNA damage. Interestingly, AuNPs significantly reduced testosterone production in TM3 cells by inhibiting the expression of 17α-hydroxylase, an important enzyme in androgen synthesis. After repeated intravenous injection, AuNPs gradually accumulated and retained in the testes of male BALB/c mice in a dose-dependent manner. One week after withdrawal, the level of plasma testosterone in the 0.5 mg/kg AuNPs group was significantly reduced compared to that in the PBS control group, accompanied by the decreased expression of 17α-hydroxylase in the testes. In addition, AuNPs treatment significantly increased the rate of epididymal sperm malformation, but without affecting fertility. Conclusion Our results suggest that AuNPs can accumulate in the testes and reduce testosterone production in Leydig cells by down-regulating the expression of 17α-hydroxylase, thus affecting the quality of epididymal sperm.
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- Ying Liu
- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Non-Human Primate Disease Model Research, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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Kumar A, Prasad KS. Role of nano-selenium in health and environment. J Biotechnol 2020; 325:152-163. [PMID: 33157197 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2020.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In recent years, researches on selenium nanoparticle have gained more attention due to its important role in many physiological processes. Generally, selenium nanoparticle has a high level of absorption in regular supplementation comparative to selenium. Therefore it is all-important to develop new techniques to elevate the transportation of selenium compounds (selenoproteins, selenoenzymes, etc.) by increasing their bioavailability, bioactivity, and controlled release. SeNPs have special attention regarding their application as food additives and therapeutic agents. Selenium nanoparticle has biomedical and pharmaceutical uses due to its antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, and anticancer effects. Selenium nanoparticle is also used to antagonize the toxic effect of chemical and heavy metals. SeNPs are beneficial for the treatment of water and soil contaminated with metals and heavy metals as it has adsorption capability. Selenium nanoparticle is synthesized by the bioreduction of selenium species (sodium selenate, sodium selenite, selenium dioxide, and selenium tetrachloride, etc.) by using bacteria, fungi, plant, and plant extracts, which have given hope for the bioremediation of selenium contaminated water and soils. This article reviews the procedure of selenium nanoparticle synthesis (physical, chemical and biological methods), characterization (UV-vis spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Scanning electron microscopy, electron dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, etc.), with the emphasis on its role and application in health and environment.
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- Awanish Kumar
- Centre of Environmental Science, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Allahabad (A Central University), Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Centre of Environmental Science, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Allahabad (A Central University), Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Ramalingam S L, Vellapandian C, R Vetrivelan V, Sukumaran ES. Un-riped fruit pods of Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce ameliorates Cisplatin therapy-induced partial testicular atrophy in male Wistar rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 261:113070. [PMID: 32585233 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce is a plant that is widely found in dry parts of India. The unripe fruit pod has a very specific traditional claim of treating male infertility and increasing sperm volume and count. AIM The present work was endeavored to investigate the long-standing traditional claim of P. cineraria on meliorating male fertility. The study focussed on cancer therapy-induced male infertility and curative effect of the extract with an appraisal on any possible revitalizing effects on sperm count, morphology, motility, and viability combined with hormonal and histopathological investigations. MATERIALS AND METHODS Male Wistar rats were used for the study. Two different doses of 400 mg/kg/d and 800 mg/kg/d (both p.o.) of the Hydroalcoholic extract were chosen as test dose while Clomiphene (25 mg/kg/d; p.o.) treatment served as standard treatment. Animals were initially injected with cisplatin (1 mg/kg/d; i.p.) for 15 days and the drug treatment was begun at the 16th day and continued till 43rd day (28 days treatment). Later all male animals got cohabited with female animals in the ratio 1:3. On confirmation of mating, female animals were isolated. Male animals were euthanized on batches. Testis and epididymis were weighed and homogenized. Sperm count, motility, morphology, viability, and headcount. The serum collected was evaluated for serum FSH, LH, and testosterone levels. On day Gestational day 15, gravid uterus observations were calculated to evaluate male and female fertility parameters. RESULTS There were statistically significant improvements (p < 0.001) in sperm motility, sperm count, sperm viability, and improved morphological features. The same pace was also noticed in testosterone, FSH and LH levels in serum and LPO, CAT, GSH, GPx and SOD in testicular tissues. The extract treated male animals produced better and healthy litter compared to cisplatin-treated animals with less pre- and post-implantation loss. CONCLUSION Consolidating the results seen, the extract ameliorated the testicular toxicity caused by cisplatin in a dose-dependent manner. Further insight and evaluation of the phytochemicals of the pods should be performed to bring up commercial viability.
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- Logeshwaran Ramalingam S
- Department of Pharmacology, SRM College of Pharmacy (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences), SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) (Formerly SRM University), Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District, Chennai - 603203, Tamilnadu, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology, SRM College of Pharmacy (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences), SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) (Formerly SRM University), Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District, Chennai - 603203, Tamilnadu, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology, SRM College of Pharmacy (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences), SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) (Formerly SRM University), Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District, Chennai - 603203, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, SRM College of Pharmacy (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences), SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) (Formerly SRM University), Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District, Chennai - 603203, Tamilnadu, India
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Asadpour R, Aliyoldashi MH, Saberivand A, Hamidian G, Hejazi M. Ameliorative effect of selenium nanoparticles on the structure and function of testis and in vitro embryo development in Aflatoxin B1-exposed male mice. Andrologia 2020; 52:e13824. [PMID: 32951201 DOI: 10.1111/and.13824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The purpose of the research was to investigate the therapeutic ability of selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs) on the aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) toxicity induced in the male reproductive system. For this experiment, the mature male mice were put into four groups. Control (0.5 ml PBS, 60 days; IP, n = 7), Se-NPs (0.5 µg kg-1 day-1 for 60 days; IP), AFB1 (4.5 mg kg-1 day-1 for 60 days; IP) and AFB1 + Se-NPs (4.5 mg kg-1 day-1 + 0.5 µg kg-1 day-1 for 60 days; IP). After treatment, the histological structure of testis, serum testosterone level and sperm parameters, including concentration, motility, viability, morphology and DNA fragmentation, were examined. The results demonstrated that the AFB1 destroyed the testicular tissue structure and decreased the sperm concentration, motility, viability and normal morphology significantly. AFB1 also could significantly increase sperm DNA fragmentation and reduce in vitro fertilisation and embryo development compared to the control group (p < .001). Our data show that Se-NPs could inhibit AFB1-induced damage to the testis and improve sperm parameters as well as in vitro fertilisation and embryo production in AFB1 exposed male mice. This study revealed that the administration of Se-NPs could attenuate the testicular injury of AFB1 and improve the male reproductive system function in AFB1 exposed mice.
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- Reza Asadpour
- Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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Tatli Seven P, Seven I, Karakus S, Iflazoglu Mutlu S, Arkali G, Muge Sahin Y, Kilislioglu A. Turkish Propolis and Its Nano Form Can Ameliorate the Side Effects of Cisplatin, Which Is a Widely Used Drug in the Treatment of Cancer. PLANTS 2020; 9:plants9091075. [PMID: 32825574 PMCID: PMC7570054 DOI: 10.3390/plants9091075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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This study was performed to determine the effects of chitosan-coated nano-propolis (NP), which is synthesized via a green sonochemical method, and propolis on the side effects of cisplatin (CP), which is a widely used drug in the treatment of cancer. For this aim, 56 rats were divided into seven groups, balancing their body weights (BW). The study was designed as Control, CP (3 mg/kg BW at single dose of CP as intraperitoneal, ip), Propolis (100 mg/kg BW per day of propolis by gavage), NP-10 (10 mg/kg BW of NP per day by gavage), CP + Propolis (3 mg/kg BW of CP and 100 mg/kg BW of propolis), CP + NP-10 (3 mg/kg CP and 10 mg/kg BW of NP), and CP + NP-30 (3 mg/kg BW of CP and 30 mg/kg BW of NP). Propolis and NP (especially NP-30) were preserved via biochemical parameters, oxidative stress, and activation of apoptotic pathways (anti-apoptotic protein: Bcl-2 and pro-apoptotic protein: Bax) in liver and kidney tissues in the toxicity induced by CP. The NP were more effective than propolis at a dose of 30 mg/kg BW and had the potential to ameliorate CP's negative effects while overcoming serious side effects such as liver and kidney damage.
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- Pinar Tatli Seven
- Department of Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases, Firat State University, 23119 Elazig, Turkey; (P.T.S.); (S.I.M.)
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- Department of Plant and Animal Production, Firat State University, 23119 Elazig, Turkey
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +90-424-2370000
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- Department of ChemistryIstanbul University-Cerrahpasa, 34320 Istanbul, Turkey; (S.K.); (A.K.)
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases, Firat State University, 23119 Elazig, Turkey; (P.T.S.); (S.I.M.)
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- Department of Physiology, Firat State University, 23119 Elazig, Turkey;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Istanbul Arel University, 34320 Istanbul, Turkey;
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- Department of ChemistryIstanbul University-Cerrahpasa, 34320 Istanbul, Turkey; (S.K.); (A.K.)
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Alumeti Munyali D, Tetsatsi Momo AC, Bonsou Fozin GR, Deeh Defo PB, Petnga Tchatat Y, Lieunang B, Watcho P. Rubus apetalus (Rosaceae) improves spermatozoa characteristics, antioxidant enzymes and fertility potential in unilateral cryptorchid rats. Basic Clin Androl 2020; 30:8. [PMID: 32670587 PMCID: PMC7346424 DOI: 10.1186/s12610-020-00107-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cryptorchidism (CPT) is an important cause of male infertility. Rubus apetalus is a medicinal plant with a powerful antioxidant potential. We investigated the effects of aqueous and methanolic extracts of R. apetalus on spermatozoa parameters, antioxidant enzymes and fertility potential of rats with experimental unilateral CPT. METHOD Normal (n = 15), sham-operated (n = 15) and cryptorchid rats (n = 80; distributed into 16 groups of 5 rats/group) were treated for 2, 4 or 8 weeks with either distilled water (10 ml/kg/day), vitamin E (75 mg/kg/day), aqueous or methanolic extract of R. apetalus (12 and 60 mg/kg). Sex organ weights, spermatozoa parameters, testicular proteins, sex hormones, fertility potential, morphometric characteristics of testis and oxidative stress markers were measured. RESULTS CPT significantly (p < 0.05-0.001) decreased testicular and epididymal weights, spermatozoa density, spermatozoa motility, spermatozoa normality, testicular proteins, LH, FSH and testosterone concentrations. In cryptorchid rats, peri-vascular fibrosis significantly increased (p < 0.001), while diameter of the seminiferous tube, germ cell thickness, gestation index and fertility index decreased when compared to control. Additionally, CPT induced oxidative stress by increasing lipid peroxidation and by reducing superoxide dismutase and catalase activities. These alterations were corrected by R. apetalus. For instance, a significantly increase (p < 0.05-0.001) in spermatozoa motility, normality, viability and density after 2, 4 and 8 weeks of treatment was noticed. R. apetalus also increased (p < 0.05-0.001) testicular proteins, gestation index (90-100%) and fertility index (90-100%), compared to the untreated cryptorchid rats. CONCLUSION R. apetalus boosts fertility potential in cryptorchid rats and could be considered as a promising alternative agent for the management of infertility associated with CPT.
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- Désiré Alumeti Munyali
- Research Unit of Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology (URPAP), Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
- School of Medicine and Community Health, Université Evangelique en Afrique, Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Research Unit of Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology (URPAP), Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Research Unit of Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology (URPAP), Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Research Unit of Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology (URPAP), Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Research Unit of Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology (URPAP), Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Research Unit of Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology (URPAP), Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Research Unit of Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology (URPAP), Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
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Abdel-Wahab BA, Alkahtani SA, Elagab EAM. Tadalafil alleviates cisplatin-induced reproductive toxicity through the activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway and the inhibition of oxidative stress and apoptosis in male rats. Reprod Toxicol 2020; 96:165-174. [PMID: 32621855 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2020.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Male reproductive toxicity is a well-known adverse effect of cisplatin (CIS), an important antineoplastic agent used to control several types of cancers. Tadalafil (TDF), is a long-acting phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor commonly used as treatment for erectile dysfunction. The aim of this work was to study the possible protective effect of TDF against CIS-induced testicular toxicity in rats and the possible involvement of Nrf2/HO-1 pathway, which demonstrates antioxidant and inflammatory activities utilizing zinc protoporphyrin-IX (ZnPP) as HO-1 inhibitor. Results revealed that TDF attenuated the CIS-induced disturbances in sperm count and activities, normalized the serum testosterone level, improved the CIS-induced changes in epididymal and testicular weights and restored the normal structure of testicular tissues. In addition, TDF upregulated the gene expression levels of Nrf2 and HO-1 and the activity of HO-1 whereas, it reduced the CIS-induced changes in testicular oxidative stress markers and the levels of inflammatory mediators (TNF-α and iNOS). Furthermore, TDF antagonized the CIS-induced increase in testicular gene expression of apoptotic markers caspase-3 and Bax, and the decrease in Bcl-2. However, ZnPP co-administration significantly attenuated all TDF-mediated improvements in CIS-induced testicular toxicity, biochemical changes, and apoptosis. In conclusion, TDF exerts a protective effect against CIS-induced reproductive toxicity in males, through different mechanisms, besides its inhibitory action to PDE5, possibly mediated by the upregulation of Nrf2/HO-1, along with its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects. Hence, the use of TDF represents a promising therapeutic approach to protect the male reproductive system from the harmful toxic effects of CIS.
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- Basel A Abdel-Wahab
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, P.O. 1988, Saudi Arabia; Department of Medical Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, P.O. 1988, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran, P.O. 1988, Saudi Arabia
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Zheng Z, Liu L, Zhou K, Ding L, Zeng J, Zhang W. Anti-Oxidant and Anti-Endothelial Dysfunctional Properties of Nano-Selenium in vitro and in vivo of Hyperhomocysteinemic Rats. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:4501-4521. [PMID: 32606691 PMCID: PMC7320884 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s255392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Purpose Elevation of blood homocysteine (Hcy) level (hyperhomocysteinemia) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disorders and is closely associated with endothelial dysfunction. The present study aims to investigate the protective effect and underlying mechanism of nanoscale selenium (Nano-Se) in Hcy-mediated vascular endothelial cell dysfunction in vitro and in vivo. Materials and Methods By incubating vascular endothelial cells with exogenous Hcy and generating hyperhomocysteinemic rat model, the effects of Nano-Se on hyperhomocysteinemia-mediated endothelial dysfunction and its essential mechanisms were investigated. Results Nano-Se inhibited Hcy-induced mitochondrial oxidative damage and apoptosis by preventing the downregulation of glutathione peroxidase enzyme 1 and 4 (GPX1, GPX4) in the vascular endothelial cells, thus effectively prevented the vascular damage in vitro and in vivo in the hyperhomocysteinemic rats. Nano-Se possessed similar protective effects but lower toxicity against Hcy in vascular endothelial cells when compared with other forms of Se. Conclusion The application of Nano-Se could serve as a novel promising strategy against Hcy-mediated vascular dysfunction with reduced risk of Se toxicity.
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- Zeqi Zheng
- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, People's Republic of China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, School of Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, People's Republic of China.,Jiangxi Hypertension Research Institute, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, People's Republic of China.,Jiangxi Hypertension Research Institute, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, People's Republic of China.,Jiangxi Hypertension Research Institute, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, People's Republic of China
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