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Berköz M, Yalın S, Türkmen Ö. Protective roles of some natural and synthetic aromatase inhibitors in testicular insufficiency caused by Bisphenol A exposure. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2024:1-15. [PMID: 38825800 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2362810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
Abstract
In our study, the protective role of synthetic aromatase inhibitors anastrozole (ANS), letrozole (LTZ) and exemestane (EXM) and natural aromatase inhibitors resveratrol (RSV) and apigenin (APG) against testicular failure caused by exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) was investigated. The epididymal sperm concentration, sperm motility and sperm morphology were determined. Oxidative stress and inflammatory response parameters were examined and histological examinations were performed in testicular tissues. Our results revealed that BPA exposure decreased serum testosterone and estrogen levels, increased FSH and LH levels (p < 0.05). BPA has been found to increase oxidative stress and inflammatory response and disrupt the histological structure. Also, BPA exposure decreased testicular weight, epididymal sperm concentration and motility, and increased abnormal sperm rate (p < 0.05). These results show that ANS, LTZ and RSV treatments reduce the BPA-induced testicular damage.
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- Mehmet Berköz
- Department of Biochemistry, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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Hu Z, Hu C, Li Y, Jiang Q, Li Q, Fang C. Pumpkin seed oil: a comprehensive review of extraction methods, nutritional constituents, and health benefits. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:572-582. [PMID: 37650308 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Pumpkin seed oil (PSO), a rich source of nutrients, is extracted from the seeds of different pumpkin varieties for food and medicines. This article aims to provide an evidence-based review of the literature and to explore the extraction technologies, nutritional properties, and biological activity of PSO. From previous literature, PSO contains a large proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, with linoleic acid as the main component, and an amount of tocopherol, phytosterol, and phenolic acids. Some differences in the yield, composition, and physicochemical properties of PSO can be associated with the pumpkin's cultivars and the extraction methods. Some novel technologies involved in supercritical fluid extraction, enzyme-assisted aqueous extraction, and ultrasound-assisted extraction have been replacing the conventional technologies gradually as promising methods for the safe, non-polluting, and effective recovery of PSO. This healthy vegetable oil was reported by several in vitro and in vivo studies to have potential protective roles in oxidative stress, inflammation, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Zicong Hu
- Southern Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Breeding, Wenzhou Vocational College of Science & Technology, Wenzhou, China
- College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Wenzhou Vocational College of Science & Technology, Wenzhou, China
- Institute of Food Science, Wenzhou Academy of Agricultural Science, Wenzhou, China
- Wenzhou Specialty Food Resources Engineering Technology Research Center, Wenzhou, China
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- Southern Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Breeding, Wenzhou Vocational College of Science & Technology, Wenzhou, China
- College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Wenzhou Vocational College of Science & Technology, Wenzhou, China
- Institute of Food Science, Wenzhou Academy of Agricultural Science, Wenzhou, China
- Wenzhou Specialty Food Resources Engineering Technology Research Center, Wenzhou, China
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- Southern Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Breeding, Wenzhou Vocational College of Science & Technology, Wenzhou, China
- College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Wenzhou Vocational College of Science & Technology, Wenzhou, China
- Institute of Food Science, Wenzhou Academy of Agricultural Science, Wenzhou, China
- Wenzhou Specialty Food Resources Engineering Technology Research Center, Wenzhou, China
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- Southern Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Breeding, Wenzhou Vocational College of Science & Technology, Wenzhou, China
- College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Wenzhou Vocational College of Science & Technology, Wenzhou, China
- Institute of Food Science, Wenzhou Academy of Agricultural Science, Wenzhou, China
- Wenzhou Specialty Food Resources Engineering Technology Research Center, Wenzhou, China
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- Southern Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Breeding, Wenzhou Vocational College of Science & Technology, Wenzhou, China
- College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Wenzhou Vocational College of Science & Technology, Wenzhou, China
- Institute of Food Science, Wenzhou Academy of Agricultural Science, Wenzhou, China
- Wenzhou Specialty Food Resources Engineering Technology Research Center, Wenzhou, China
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- Centre for Disease Control and Prevention of Jiulongpo, Chongqing, China
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Aziz A, Noreen S, Khalid W, Ejaz A, Faiz ul Rasool I, Maham, Munir A, Farwa, Javed M, Ercisli S, Okcu Z, Marc RA, Nayik GA, Ramniwas S, Uddin J. Pumpkin and Pumpkin Byproducts: Phytochemical Constitutes, Food Application and Health Benefits. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:23346-23357. [PMID: 38170139 PMCID: PMC10761000 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c02176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
Abstract
Nowadays, agricultural waste byproducts are exploited in the food industry rather than discarded. Pumpkin is one of the most significant vegetable crops that is widely consumed in farmland and certain urban regions. The current study was designed to measure the phytochemical constituents, food application, health benefits, and toxicity of pumpkin and pumpkin byproducts. Pumpkins and pumpkin byproducts (seeds, leaf, and skin/peel) can be utilized as functional ingredients. Different parts of the pumpkin contain bioactive compounds including carotenoids, lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin E, ascorbic acid, phytosterols, selenium, and linoleic acid. Pumpkin is used in various food sectors as a functional food, including baking, beverages, meat, and dairy industries. Furthermore, the leaves and pulp of the pumpkin are used to produce soups, purees, jams, and pies. Different parts of pumpkins have several health benefits such as antidiabetic, antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, this review paper elaborates on the pumpkins and pumpkin byproducts that can be used to develop food products and may be valuable against various diseases.
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- Afifa Aziz
- Department
of Food Science, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- University
Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health
Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- University
Institute of Food Science and Technology, The University of LahoreLahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Food Science, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Food Science, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Food Science, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Food Science, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Food Science, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- College of
Biosystem Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P.R. China
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- Department
of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Ataturk University, 25240 Erzurum, Türkiye
- HGF
Agro,
Ata Teknokent, 25240 Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department
of Gastronomy, Faculty of Tourism, Ataturk
University, 25240 Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Food
Engineering
Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Technological
Transfer Center “CTT-BioTech”, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Calea Floreşti Street, No.
64, 400509 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department
of Food Science & Technology, Govt.
Degree College, Shopian-192303, J&K, India
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- University
Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh
University, Gharuan, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Asir 61421, Saudi Arabia
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Abosrea AM, Aboul Ezz HS, Mahmoud SM, Mousa MR, Ahmed NA. The potential role of pumpkin seeds oil on methotrexate-induced lung toxicity. Sci Rep 2023; 13:7321. [PMID: 37147356 PMCID: PMC10162995 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34143-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023] Open
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Many chemotherapeutic drugs cause adverse pulmonary reactions leading to severe pulmonary disease. Though methotrexate (MTX) is used for the treatment of cancer and other diseases, it is highly toxic with multiple adverse effects including pulmonary toxicity. Essential oils represent an open frontier for pharmaceutical sciences due to their wide range of pharmacological properties. Pumpkin seeds oil (PSO) was used to investigate its ability to alleviate methotrexate-induced lung toxicity in rats. Lung tissue from MTX-treated group revealed a decrease in malondialdehyde, glutathione, and nitric oxide accompanied by a marked inhibition in cholinesterase activity, and enhanced catalase activity, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6 and vascular endothelial growth factor levels. Analysis of PSO revealed that the oil was rich in hexadecanoic acid, decane methyl esters, squalene, polydecane, docosane, and other derivatives. Administration of PSO ameliorated the oxidant/antioxidant and proinflammatory changes induced by MTX in the lung tissue. Histological examinations confirmed the potency of PSO in reducing the histopathological alterations induced by MTX. Immunohistochemical analysis showed decreased nuclear factor-kappa B and caspase 3 expression after PSO. The present data indicated the protective efficiency of PSO against MTX-induced lung injury by decreasing oxidative damage, inflammation and apoptosis and could thus be recommended as an adjuvant therapy.
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- Aya M Abosrea
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Lambré C, Barat Baviera JM, Bolognesi C, Chesson A, Cocconcelli PS, Crebelli R, Gott DM, Grob K, Lampi E, Mengelers M, Mortensen A, Rivière G, Silano (until 21 December 2020†) V, Steffensen I, Tlustos C, Vernis L, Zorn H, Batke M, Bignami M, Corsini E, FitzGerald R, Gundert‐Remy U, Halldorsson T, Hart A, Ntzani E, Scanziani E, Schroeder H, Ulbrich B, Waalkens‐Berendsen D, Woelfle D, Al Harraq Z, Baert K, Carfì M, Castoldi AF, Croera C, Van Loveren H. Re-evaluation of the risks to public health related to the presence of bisphenol A (BPA) in foodstuffs. EFSA J 2023; 21:e06857. [PMID: 37089179 PMCID: PMC10113887 DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2023.6857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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In 2015, EFSA established a temporary tolerable daily intake (t-TDI) for BPA of 4 μg/kg body weight (bw) per day. In 2016, the European Commission mandated EFSA to re-evaluate the risks to public health from the presence of BPA in foodstuffs and to establish a tolerable daily intake (TDI). For this re-evaluation, a pre-established protocol was used that had undergone public consultation. The CEP Panel concluded that it is Unlikely to Very Unlikely that BPA presents a genotoxic hazard through a direct mechanism. Taking into consideration the evidence from animal data and support from human observational studies, the immune system was identified as most sensitive to BPA exposure. An effect on Th17 cells in mice was identified as the critical effect; these cells are pivotal in cellular immune mechanisms and involved in the development of inflammatory conditions, including autoimmunity and lung inflammation. A reference point (RP) of 8.2 ng/kg bw per day, expressed as human equivalent dose, was identified for the critical effect. Uncertainty analysis assessed a probability of 57-73% that the lowest estimated Benchmark Dose (BMD) for other health effects was below the RP based on Th17 cells. In view of this, the CEP Panel judged that an additional uncertainty factor (UF) of 2 was needed for establishing the TDI. Applying an overall UF of 50 to the RP, a TDI of 0.2 ng BPA/kg bw per day was established. Comparison of this TDI with the dietary exposure estimates from the 2015 EFSA opinion showed that both the mean and the 95th percentile dietary exposures in all age groups exceeded the TDI by two to three orders of magnitude. Even considering the uncertainty in the exposure assessment, the exceedance being so large, the CEP Panel concluded that there is a health concern from dietary BPA exposure.
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Nayak D, Adiga D, Khan NG, Rai PS, Dsouza HS, Chakrabarty S, Gassman NR, Kabekkodu SP. Impact of Bisphenol A on Structure and Function of Mitochondria: A Critical Review. REVIEWS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2022; 260:10. [DOI: 10.1007/s44169-022-00011-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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AbstractBisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used extensively to manufacture polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Because of its estrogen-mimicking properties, BPA acts as an endocrine-disrupting chemical. It has gained attention due to its high chances of daily and constant human exposure, bioaccumulation, and the ability to cause cellular toxicities and diseases at extremely low doses. Several elegant studies have shown that BPA can exert cellular toxicities by interfering with the structure and function of mitochondria, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction. Exposure to BPA results in oxidative stress and alterations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), mitochondrial biogenesis, bioenergetics, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) decline, mitophagy, and apoptosis. Accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in conjunction with oxidative damage may be responsible for causing BPA-mediated cellular toxicity. Thus, several reports have suggested using antioxidant treatment to mitigate the toxicological effects of BPA. The present literature review emphasizes the adverse effects of BPA on mitochondria, with a comprehensive note on the molecular aspects of the structural and functional alterations in mitochondria in response to BPA exposure. The review also confers the possible approaches to alleviate BPA-mediated oxidative damage and the existing knowledge gaps in this emerging area of research.
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Yang Z, Shi L, Qi Y, Xie C, Zhao W, Barrow CJ, Dunshea FR, Suleria HA. Effect of processing on polyphenols in butternut pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata). FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.101925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Abd-Elnaby YA, ElSayed IE, AbdEldaim MA, Badr EA, Abdelhafez MM, Elmadbouh I. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect of Moringa oleifera against bisphenol-A-induced hepatotoxicity. EGYPTIAN LIVER JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s43066-022-00219-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background
Non-pharmacological exposure or pharmacological drug-induced hepatic injury is the most common cause of hepatotoxicity. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf extract against bisphenol-A (BPA)-induced hepatic toxicity in rats.
Methods
Rats (n=56) were randomized into 7 groups (8 rats/each). Control groups: rats received olive oil or Moringa oleifera (400mg/kg) orally for 42 days. Hepatotoxicity groups: rats received BPA (50mg/kg BW) orally in a 1-ml olive oil for 42 days. Reversal groups: rats received Moringa oleifera (200 or 400mg/kg) and BPA (50mg/kg BW) for 42 days. Preventive groups: rats received Moringa oleifera (200 or 400mg/kg) for 30 days followed by BPA (50mg/kg BW) for 14 days. At the end of the experiments, blood samples were collected for glucose and liver function assay, while the liver tissue samples were collected and homogenated for measuring the inflammatory/oxidant and antioxidant markers.
Results
Rats with BPA-induced hepatotoxicity have significantly increased serum aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), and glucose; liver lysate malondialdehyde (MDA); tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α); and macrophage migrating inhibitory factor (MIF) but significantly decreased levels of liver lysate reduced glutathione (GSH) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) levels. The administration of Moringa oleifera (especially 400mg/kg BW) in both reversal and preventive groups ameliorate the toxic effects of BPA in rats, as it decreased the activities of AST, ALT, glucose, MDA, TNF-α, and MIF levels and increased the antioxidant levels of GSH and TAC.
Conclusion
Moringa oleifera has hepatoprotective effects against BPA-induced liver damage through the regulation of antioxidants and inflammatory biomarkers.
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Šamec D, Loizzo MR, Gortzi O, Çankaya İT, Tundis R, Suntar İ, Shirooie S, Zengin G, Devkota HP, Reboredo-Rodríguez P, Hassan STS, Manayi A, Kashani HRK, Nabavi SM. The potential of pumpkin seed oil as a functional food-A comprehensive review of chemical composition, health benefits, and safety. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2022; 21:4422-4446. [PMID: 35904246 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The growing interest in foods that can be beneficial to human health is bringing into focus some products that have been used locally for centuries but have recently gained worldwide attention. One of these foods is pumpkin seed oil, which has been used in culinary and traditional medicine, but recent data also show its use in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. In addition, some sources refer to it as a potential functional food, mainly because it is obtained from pumpkin seeds, which contain many functional components. However, the production process of the oil may affect the content of these components and consequently the biological activity of the oil. In this review, we have focused on summarizing scientific data that explore the potential of pumpkin seed oil as a functional food ingredient. We provide a comprehensive overview of pumpkin seed oil chemical composition, phytochemical content, biological activity, and safety, as well as the overview of production processes and contemporary use. The main phytochemicals in pumpkin seed oil with health-related properties are polyphenols, phytoestrogens, and fatty acids, but carotenoids, squalene, tocopherols, and minerals may also contribute to health benefits. Most studies have been conducted in vitro and support the claim that pumpkin seed oil has antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Clinical studies have shown that pumpkin seed oil may be beneficial in the treatment of cardiovascular problems of menopausal women and ailments associated with imbalance of sex hormones.
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- Dunja Šamec
- Department of Food Technology, University Center Koprivnica, University North, Koprivnica, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende, CS, Italy
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- School of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende, CS, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Applied Ecology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Medicinal Plants Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Applied Biotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Sirasanagandla SR, Al-Huseini I, Sakr H, Moqadass M, Das S, Juliana N, Abu IF. Natural Products in Mitigation of Bisphenol A Toxicity: Future Therapeutic Use. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175384. [PMID: 36080155 PMCID: PMC9457803 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a ubiquitous environmental toxin with deleterious endocrine-disrupting effects. It is widely used in producing epoxy resins, polycarbonate plastics, and polyvinyl chloride plastics. Human beings are regularly exposed to BPA through inhalation, ingestion, and topical absorption routes. The prevalence of BPA exposure has considerably increased over the past decades. Previous research studies have found a plethora of evidence of BPA’s harmful effects. Interestingly, even at a lower concentration, this industrial product was found to be harmful at cellular and tissue levels, affecting various body functions. A noble and possible treatment could be made plausible by using natural products (NPs). In this review, we highlight existing experimental evidence of NPs against BPA exposure-induced adverse effects, which involve the body’s reproductive, neurological, hepatic, renal, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems. The review also focuses on the targeted signaling pathways of NPs involved in BPA-induced toxicity. Although potential molecular mechanisms underlying BPA-induced toxicity have been investigated, there is currently no specific targeted treatment for BPA-induced toxicity. Hence, natural products could be considered for future therapeutic use against adverse and harmful effects of BPA exposure.
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- Srinivasa Rao Sirasanagandla
- Department of Human and Clinical Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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- Department of Human and Clinical Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
- Correspondence: or
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai 71800, Malaysia
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- Institute of Medical Science Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur 50250, Malaysia
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Batool M, Ranjha MMAN, Roobab U, Manzoor MF, Farooq U, Nadeem HR, Nadeem M, Kanwal R, AbdElgawad H, Al Jaouni SK, Selim S, Ibrahim SA. Nutritional Value, Phytochemical Potential, and Therapeutic Benefits of Pumpkin ( Cucurbita sp.). PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:1394. [PMID: 35684166 PMCID: PMC9182978 DOI: 10.3390/plants11111394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/21/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
Abstract
Pumpkin is a well-known multifunctional ingredient in the diet, full of nutrients, and has opened new vistas for scientists during the past years. The fruit of pumpkin including the flesh, seed, and peel are a rich source of primary and secondary metabolites, including proteins, carbohydrates, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, carotenoids, tocopherols, tryptophan, delta-7-sterols, and many other phytochemicals. This climber is traditionally used in many countries, such as Austria, Hungary, Mexico, Slovenia, China, Spain, and several Asian and African countries as a functional food and provides health promising properties. Other benefits of pumpkin, such as improving spermatogenesis, wound healing, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, anti-ulcerative properties, and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia have also been confirmed by researchers. For better drug delivery, nanoemulsions and niosomes made from pumpkin seeds have also been reported as a health promising tool, but further research is still required in this field. This review mainly focuses on compiling and summarizing the most relevant literature to highlight the nutritional value, phytochemical potential, and therapeutic benefits of pumpkin.
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- Maria Batool
- University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, University of Lahore, Gujrat 50700, Pakistan;
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; (U.R.); (R.K.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan 59300, Pakistan;
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- Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 59300, Pakistan;
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- Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan; (M.M.A.N.R.); (M.N.)
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; (U.R.); (R.K.)
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- Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research, Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, 2020 Antwerpen, Belgium;
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Yousef Abdulatif Jameel Scientific Chair of Prophetic Medicine Application, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka 72388, Saudi Arabia
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- Food Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA
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da Cruz GK, Martins MIM, Antunes FTT, de Souza AH, Wiilland EDF, Picada JN, Brum LFDS. Evaluation of the efficacy and toxicity of oral and topical pumpkin oil on the hair growth of mice. Acta Histochem 2022; 124:151894. [PMID: 35447441 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2022.151894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a topical and oral administration of pumpkin seed oil (PSO) on the hair growth of BALB/c male mice. The animals had their dorsal area shaved (2 ×2 cm) and they were divided into 6 experimental groups. They received orally saline (OS), finasteride (F), or PSO (OP) for 14 days; or topically saline (TS), minoxidil (M), or PSO (TP) for 7 days. The euthanasia of all of the mice occurred on the 22nd day, and the histological slides from the skin area were analyzed. Lipoperoxidation in the liver was assessed through the TBARS method and was also evaluated by the antioxidant enzymes (SOD and CAT). The comet assay and the micronucleus tests were performed for genotoxic/mutagenic safety analyses. A significant increase in the number of hair follicles in the TP group was seen (8.8 ± 0.8) but it was disorganized, with loose dermal collagen. Finasteride presented a significant increase in the levels of the TBARS, SOD, and CAT in the liver, and M increased the DNA damage in the blood and the liver tissues. PSO did not induce any significant changes. In addition, PSO did not induce genotoxic or mutagenic effects. In conclusion, the oral PSO for 14 days acted in the proliferation of the hair follicles, without toxicity signals in the liver. DATA AVAILABILITY: The authors confirm that all of the relevant data is included in the article and/or in the supplementary information file.
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Essawy AE, Abd Elkader HTAE, Khamiss OA, Eweda SM, Abdou HM. Therapeutic effects of astragaloside IV and Astragalus spinosus saponins against bisphenol A-induced neurotoxicity and DNA damage in rats. PeerJ 2021; 9:e11930. [PMID: 34434659 PMCID: PMC8359804 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.11930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine disruptor to which humans are often subjected during daily life. This study aimed to investigate the ameliorative effect of astragaloside IV (ASIV) or saponins extracted from Astragalus spinosus (A. spinosus) against DNA damage and neurotoxic effects induced by BPA in prefrontal cortex (PFC), hippocampal and striatal brain regions of developing male rats. Materials and Methods Juvenile PND20 (pre-weaning; age of 20 days) male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly and equally divided into four groups: control, BPA, BPA+ASIV and BPA+A. spinosus saponins groups. Bisphenol A (125 mg/kg/day) was administrated orally to male rats from day 20 (BPA group) and along with ASIV (80 mg/kg/day) (BPA+ASIV group) or A. spinosus saponin (100 mg/kg/day) (BPA+ A. spinosus saponins group) from day 50 to adult age day 117. Results Increased level of nitric oxide (NO) and decreased level of glutamate (Glu), glutamine (Gln), glutaminase (GA) and glutamine synthetase (GS) were observed in the brain regions of BPA treated rats compared with the control. On the other hand, co-administration of ASIV or A. spinosus saponin with BPA considerably improved levels of these neurochemicals. The current study also revealed restoration of the level of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NR2A and NR2B) gene expression in BPA+ ASIV and BPA+A. spinosus saponins groups. The co-treatment of BPA group with ASIV or A. spinosus saponin significantly reduced the values of comet parameters as well as the intensity of estrogen receptors (ERs) immunoreactive cells and improved the histological alterations induced by BPA in different brain regions. Conclusion It could be concluded that ASIV or A. spinosus saponins has a promising role in modulating the neurotoxicity and DNA damage elicited by BPA.
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- Amina E Essawy
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Animal Biotechnology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute (GEBRI-USC), University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.,Department of Medical Laboratories Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah, KSA, Saudi Arabia
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Yang L, Guo X, Mao X, Jia X, Zhou Y, Hu Y, Sun L, Guo J, Xiao H, Zhang Z. Hepatic toxicity of fluorene-9-bisphenol (BHPF) on CD-1 mice. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 219:112298. [PMID: 33989918 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Fluorene-9-bisphenol (BHPF), a substitute for bisphenol A (BPA), has been widely used in the synthesis of polyester polymers. Studies have reported multiple BHPF toxicities but its effect on the liver remains unknown. In this study, we performed short-term and subchronic toxicity tests, as well as primary hepatocyte experiments, to investigate the hepatic toxicity of BHPF using CD-1 mice. And microarray was used to analyze the changes of global gene expression in the liver of mice treated with BHPF. The results showed that the liver coefficient and the activities of serum aminotransferases were obviously elevated by BHPF at doses of 27.8 mg/kg body weight (bw)/day or higher in mice treated for 10 days. Histological analysis showed obvious changes, including narrowed hepatic sinuses, dilated central vein, leucocyte infiltration, and cytoplasmic vacuolation, in the livers of mice treated with BHPF at dosages of 2 mg/kg bw/3-day and higher for 36 days. Microarray analyses revealed 2623 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the livers of mice treated with 50 mg/kg bw/day of BHPF for 3 days, which could be enriched in GO terms of T cell activation, leukocyte migration, and leukocyte chemotaxis and KEGG pathways of natural killer cell-mediated cytotoxicity and autoimmune thyroid disease. The top 10 hub DEGs, including LTF and MMP8, were observed in the protein-protein interaction network obtained via STRING database analysis, and are proposed as potential biomarkers for liver injury studies. Primary hepatocyte experiments demonstrated the hepatotoxicity of BHPF at concentrations of 10-6 M and higher. This study indicates that BHPF could cause liver injury at relatively low levels, suggesting that the risk of human BHPF exposure should be of concern.
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- Lei Yang
- College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, MOE Laboratory for Earth Surface Process, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, MOE Laboratory for Earth Surface Process, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, MOE Laboratory for Earth Surface Process, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, MOE Laboratory for Earth Surface Process, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, MOE Laboratory for Earth Surface Process, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, MOE Laboratory for Earth Surface Process, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, MOE Laboratory for Earth Surface Process, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, MOE Laboratory for Earth Surface Process, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, MOE Laboratory for Earth Surface Process, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, MOE Laboratory for Earth Surface Process, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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Hu J, Lloyd M, Hobbs C, Cox P, Burke K, Pearce G, Streicker MA, Gao Q, Frankos V. Absence of genotoxicity of purified Aloe vera whole leaf dry juice as assessed by an in vitro mouse lymphoma tk assay and an in vivo comet assay in male F344 rats. Toxicol Rep 2021; 8:511-519. [PMID: 33747796 PMCID: PMC7973126 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2021.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Hydroxyanthracene derivatives (HAD) are naturally present in the latex layer of Aloe vera leaf, predominantly as aloins A, B and aloe-emodin. HAD are typically removed from commercial ingestible aloe products through activated charcoal filtration (decolorization). Current research aimed to evaluate genotoxic potential of a purified aloe whole leaf dry juice containing 0.3 ppm of total aloins and non-detectable aloe-emodin (LOD =0.01 ppm) in the L5178Y mouse lymphoma assay (MLA; OECD 490) and in vivo comet assay (OECD 489). No marked increases in mutant frequency at the tk locus were observed in the MLA at concentrations up to 5000 μg/mL for 3 h and 24 h (-S9), and up to a precipitating concentration of 3000 μg/mL for 3 h (+S9) compared to concurrent vehicle control. Relative total growth at the highest analyzable concentrations at 3 h (±S9) and 24 h (-S9) ranged from 64 to 133 %. In the comet assay, no statistically significant increases in DNA strand breaks were detected in the colon or kidney following oral gavage of 500, 1000 or 2000 mg/kg/day in male F344 rats for 2 days compared to concurrent vehicle control. Overall, these findings demonstrated the test article containing minimal HAD is not genotoxic under the described experimental conditions.
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- Jiang Hu
- Herbalife Nutrition, Torrance, CA, 90502, United States
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- Covance Laboratories Ltd., Harrogate, United Kingdom
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- Integrated Laboratory Systems, LLC, Morrisville, NC, 27560, United States
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- Covance Laboratories Ltd., Harrogate, United Kingdom
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- Integrated Laboratory Systems, LLC, Morrisville, NC, 27560, United States
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- Covance Laboratories Ltd., Harrogate, United Kingdom
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- Herbalife Nutrition, Torrance, CA, 90502, United States
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Dotto JM, Chacha JS. The potential of pumpkin seeds as a functional food ingredient: A review. SCIENTIFIC AFRICAN 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Xu A, Li X, Li K, Zhang J, Li Y, Gong D, Zhao G, Zheng Q, Yuan M, Lin P, Huang L. Linoleic acid promotes testosterone production by activating Leydig cell GPR120/ ERK pathway and restores BPA-impaired testicular toxicity. Steroids 2020; 163:108677. [PMID: 32585208 DOI: 10.1016/j.steroids.2020.108677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) [2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) propane] has attracted increasing attention over the past few decades as an endocrine-disrupting chemicals that causes low testosterone levels. Linoleic acid (LA) is an essential fatty acid and GPR120 agonist. Herein, we are the first to report that LA induces the expression of GPR120 in mouse Leydig cells to directly promote testosterone production. In addition, we demonstrated that the activated GPR120 / ERK signaling pathway was involved in upregulating the expression of 3β-HSD and StAR for testosterone production by stimulation of LA. Interestingly, although BPA failed to affect GPR120 expression, LA restored the testosterone levels decreased by BPA in Leydig cells in vitro. Furthermore, the in vivo restoration of testosterone levels and testicular structure was also observed in BPA-impaired mice fed LA. As a result, the sperm functions of BPA-impaired mice returned to normal levels. At the same time, the damaged blood-testis barrier and infertility were also resolved by LA. Our study indicates a novel and safe strategy that utilizes LA to repair reproductive damage caused by low testosterone levels through activating the GPR120/ERK pathway in Leydig cells.
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- Ao Xu
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Xiang, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Xiang, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Division of Experimental Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 1 Keyuan 4 Road, Gaopeng Avenue, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Division of Experimental Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 1 Keyuan 4 Road, Gaopeng Avenue, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Division of Experimental Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 1 Keyuan 4 Road, Gaopeng Avenue, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Division of Experimental Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 1 Keyuan 4 Road, Gaopeng Avenue, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Division of Experimental Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 1 Keyuan 4 Road, Gaopeng Avenue, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Division of Experimental Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 1 Keyuan 4 Road, Gaopeng Avenue, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Xiang, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Division of Experimental Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 1 Keyuan 4 Road, Gaopeng Avenue, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Xiang, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Comparative characteristics of oil composition in seeds of 31 Cucurbita varieties. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-019-00339-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Pan D, Feng D, Ding H, Zheng X, Ma Z, Yang B, Xie M. Effects of bisphenol A exposure on DNA integrity and protamination of mouse spermatozoa. Andrology 2019; 8:486-496. [PMID: 31489793 DOI: 10.1111/andr.12694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Revised: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bisphenol A is widely used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics and has caused increasing concern over its potential adverse impacts on spermatogenesis. However, the effect of bisphenol A on spermiogenesis is yet to be explored. OBJECTIVES To evaluate whether bisphenol A has adverse effects on DNA integrity and protamination of spermatogenic cell. MATERIALS AND METHODS Newborn male mice were subcutaneously injected with bisphenol A (0.1, 5 mg/kg body weight, n = 15) or coin oil (control group, n = 20) daily from post-natal day 1 until 35. At post-natal day 70, epididymis caudal spermatozoa and testes were collected. Sperm count, sperm motility, and sperm morphology were analyzed. The sperm chromatin structure assay was performed to examine the sperm DNA fragmentation. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) method was used to assess apoptosis of spermatogenic cells. The ultrastructural features of testicular sections were examined under a transmission electron microscope. Western blot and RT-PCR were used to detect the expression levels of transition protein (Tnp) 1 and Tnp2, protamine (Prm) 1 and Prm2 protein, and mRNA in mice testes. RESULTS Bisphenol A significantly reduced sperm counts, impaired sperm motility, and increased the percentage of malformed spermatozoa. Poor sperm chromatin integrity and increased TUNEL-positive spermatogenic cells were also observed in mice exposed to bisphenol A. Ultrastructural analysis of testes showed that bisphenol A exposure caused incomplete chromatin condensation, retention of residual cytoplasm, and abnormal acrosome formation. In addition, the relative expression levels of Tnp2 and Prm2 in mice testes decreased significantly in bisphenol A groups. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Our findings identified that neonatal bisphenol A exposure may negatively contribute to the sperm quality in adult mice. Mechanistically, we showed that bisphenol A reduced sperm chromatin integrity along with increased DNA damage, which may be due to poor protamination of spermatozoa.
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- D Pan
- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China.,State Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Andrology, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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El Makawy AI, Mabrouk DM, Ibrahim FM, Ahmed KA. Genotoxic, biochemical and histopathological studies to assessment the topiramate hepatorenal toxicity in mice. Drug Chem Toxicol 2019; 45:103-112. [DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2019.1660364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Department, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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The Profile of Secondary Metabolites and Other Bioactive Compounds in Cucurbita pepo L. and Cucurbita moschata Pumpkin Cultivars. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24162945. [PMID: 31416184 PMCID: PMC6719207 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24162945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Revised: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Plants and animals are sources of various bioactive compounds that exhibit a broad spectrum of health-promoting effects. Scientists continue studies on the chemical composition of many products in search of foods with high nutritional value. The pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.) is unquestionably a source of valuable nutrients. This vegetable is well-known all over the world and it is appreciated due to its high content of carotenoids, but it is still not much used in the processing industry. The aim of present study was to compare the flesh of 15 pumpkin varieties belonging to the Cucurbita pepo and C. moschata species in terms of the bioactive compound content (carotenoids, phenolic acids, flavonols, minerals and vitamins) and to demonstrate whether the variety has an effect on the chemical composition. To date, no such extensive research has been carried out in this area. The research revealed that the pumpkin pulp had high content of carotenoids. In nearly all cases lutein was the most abundant carotenoid. Numerous phenolic acids and flavonols were also identified. All the cultivars contained gallic acid, protocatechuic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, vanillic acid, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, and rutin. The pumpkin pulp also contained alpha- and gamma-tocopherol. No beta- or delta-tocopherol was found. Potassium, calcium, and sodium were the most abundant minerals. The research also proved that the profile of bioactive compounds in the pumpkin pulp was considerably diversified and depended on the species and cultivar
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