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Kaźmierczak T, Męczarska K, Lachowicz-Wiśniewska S, Cyboran-Mikołajczyk S, Oszmiański J, Bonarska-Kujawa D. Protective Effect of Polyphenolic Extracts from Hippophae rhamnoides L. and Reynoutria japonica Houtt. on Erythrocyte Membrane. Molecules 2024; 29:3090. [PMID: 38999046 PMCID: PMC11243633 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29133090] [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: 05/18/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Sea buckthorn and Japanese knotweed are known in many traditional medicine systems to be a great source of bioactive substances. This research aims to compare the bioactivity and protective effects of the phenolic extracts of leaves from sea buckthorn and roots and leaves from the Japanese knotweed on erythrocytes. The polyphenol composition of the extract was analyzed using UPLC-PDA-ESI-MS/MS. The extracts' toxicity and impact on the erythrocytes' osmotic fragility were measured spectrophotometrically. The antioxidant activity was determined based on the inhibition of oxidation of erythrocytes and their membrane induced by 2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionamidine) dihydrochloride (AAPH),measured spectrophotometrically and using fluorimetry. To find the possible mechanism of the extracts' action, extract-modified cells were observed under a microscope, and the potential localization of the extract's phytochemical composition was checked using fluorescent probes. The results showed that the used extracts are not toxic to erythrocytes, increase their osmotic resistance, and successfully protect them against free radicals. Extract components localize on the outer part of the membrane, where they can scavenge the free radicals from the environment. Altogether, the presented extracts can greatly protect living organisms against free radicals and can be used to support the treatment of diseases caused by excess free radicals.
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- Teresa Kaźmierczak
- Department of Physics and Biophysics, The Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida Str. 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Physics and Biophysics, The Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida Str. 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Physics and Biophysics, The Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida Str. 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland
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- Departament of Fruit, Vegetable and Plant Nutraceutical Technology, The Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chełmońskiego Str. 37, 51-630 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Physics and Biophysics, The Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida Str. 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland
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Mughal TA, Ali S, Mumtaz S, Summer M, Saleem MZ, Hassan A, Hameed MU. Evaluating the biological (antidiabetic) potential of TEM, FTIR, XRD, and UV-spectra observed berberis lyceum conjugated silver nanoparticles. Microsc Res Tech 2024; 87:1286-1305. [PMID: 38351883 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24509] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Diabetes is a life-threatening disease that affects different parts of the body including the liver, kidney, and pancreas. The core root of diabetes is mainly linked to oxidative stress produced by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Berberis lyceum Royle (BLR) is the source of natural products. It comprises numerous bioactive compounds having antioxidant activities. In the current investigation, silver nanoparticles from BLR root extract were synthesized, characterized, and assessed for antidiabetic potential. UV spectrophotometry, Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FTIR), and x-ray diffraction (XRD) were applied for the characterization of NPs. It was evident from the morphological studies that the synthesized NPs were spherical and the average size was 11.02 nm. Results revealed that BLR-AgNPs showed higher radical scavenging activity as compared to BLR extract. Moreover, BLR-AgNPs displayed superior in vivo and in vitro antidiabetic activity in comparison to BLR extract. Glucose level (116.5 ± 5.1 mg/dL), liver function test (ALAT: 54.038 ± 6.2 IU/L; ASAT: 104.42 ± 13.9 IU/L; ALP: 192.6 ± 2.4 IU/L; bilirubin: 1.434 ± 0.14 mg/dL; total protein: 5.14 ± 0.24 mg/dL), renal function test (urea: 39.6 ± 0.63 mg/dL; uric acid: 21.4 ± 0.94 mg/dL; creatinine: 0.798 ± 0.03 mg/dL; albumin: 4.14 ± 0.2 mg/dL), lipid profile level (cholesterol: 101.62 ± 3 mg/dL; triglyceride: 110.42 ± 7 mg/dL; HDL-C: 29.7 ± 3 mg/dL; LDL-C: 47.056 ± 1 mg/dL; VLDL-C: 22.0 ± 1.3 mg/dL) and hematology (WBCs: 3.82 ± 0.24 103 /μL; RBCs: 4.78 ± 0.42 106 /μL; Hb: 12.6 ± 1.0 g/dL; Hematocrit: 39.4 ± 3.7%; MCV: 65.8 ± 3 fL; platelets: 312 ± 22.4; neutrophils: 34.8 ± 1.87; eosinophils: 3.08 ± 0.43; monocytes: 3.08 ± 0.28; lymphocytes: 75.6 ± 3.77) confirmed the significant antidiabetic potential of BLR-AgNPs. Histopathological examination authenticated that BLR-AgNPs caused a significant revival in the morphology of the liver, kidney, and pancreas. Hence, findings of the study suggested the BLR-AgNPs as a potent antidiabetic agent and could be an appropriate nanomedicine to prevent diabetes in future. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: Berberis lyceum extract as a reducing, capping, and stabilization agent for the BLR-AgNPs synthesis Evaluation of α-amylase inhibition, antioxidant, and α-glucosidase inhibition potential Thorough characterization using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Transmission electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and UV-VIS spectrophotometer, which is 1st of its kind In-vivo antidiabetic activity evaluation through multiple biomarkers.
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- Tafail Akbar Mughal
- Department of Zoology, Women University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Bagh, Pakistan
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Poonch, Rawalakot, Pakistan
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Natural Medicine Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
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Lakshmi SG, Kamaraj M, Nithya TG, Chidambaranathan N, Pushpalatha GGL, Santhosh P, Balavaishnavi B, Mahajan M. Network pharmacology integrated with molecular docking reveals the anticancer mechanism of Jasminum sambac Linn. essential oil against human breast cancer and experimental validation by in vitro and in vivo studies. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024; 196:350-381. [PMID: 37129744 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04481-2] [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] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Jasminum sambac L. (J. sambac) belongs to the family Oleaceae and it is an ornamental subtropical evergreen shrub used in traditional treatments of certain ailments and diseases. This study aimed at devising an integrated strategy attempts to evaluate the bioactive components in the J. sambac essential oil (JEO) against human breast cancer. JEO extracted by distillation process and analyzed by GC-MS was subjected to screening of therapeutic components in their allegiance to the drug-likeness index. The utility and efficacy of its molecular mechanism relating to anticancer potential were probed with network pharmacology analysis. Gene ontology, pathway enrichment, and compound-target-pathway network by Cytoscape helped to harp on hub targets and pathways involved in curative action. Drawing from the network data, molecular docking analysis of selected compounds on breast cancer targets was approached. The anti-proliferative study was carried out in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 to evaluate the cytotoxicity of JEO. Finally, in vivo anticancer activity was verified using rat models. The results showed MDA-MB-231 cell growth was highly inhibited than the MCF-7 cell line. Alongside this in vitro trial, in situ effectiveness of JEO was evaluated using female Sprague-Dawley rat animal models. In vivo experiments and histopathological analysis showed convincing results in DMBA tumor-induced rats. The larger aim of this study is to identify the potential ingredients of the JEO in cancer apoptosis by integrating network pharmacology and experimental validation achieved to certain extent confers credence to the concept of hiring J. sambac as floral therapy in dealing with the disastrous disease.
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- S Gokila Lakshmi
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology-Ramapuram Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600089, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology, K. M. College of Pharmacy, Uthangudi, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625107, India
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- Department of Botany, Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625002, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
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Jelic M, Mandic A, Maricic S, Bozin B, Kladar N, Sudji J, Conic BS. PREDICTIVE POWER OF OXIDATIVE STRESS BIOMARKERS IN RECURRENCE AND SURVIVAL IN ADVANCED CERVICAL CANCER. Exp Oncol 2023; 45:231-241. [PMID: 37824768 DOI: 10.15407/exp-oncology.2023.02.231] [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: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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The aim of our study was to measure the levels of 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine, malondialdehyde, and antioxidant enzymes in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer prior to treatment to determine how these evaluated biomarkers are associated with cervical cancer recurrence and to estimate their potential in further research and clinical use. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study included 45 female patients with newly diagnosed advanced cervical cancer who underwent concomitant chemoradiotherapy. The blood and urine samples were collected prior to treatment, between December 2013 and April 2016, and subsequent laboratory analysis was performed. After the medium follow-up of 29 months, the patients were divided into 3 groups according to the time of disease recurrence. A statistical analysis was performed in order to evaluate the relationship between the previously measured biomarkers and recurrence. RESULTS Taken individually, the parameters of oxidative stress did not reveal significant differences between the three groups in our study. Nevertheless, the catalase and glutathione S-transferase activities were the best predictors of the recurrence. Based on the activities of these two oxidative enzymes, it was possible to separate the group of patients without recurrence after follow-up from the other two groups of patients with recurrent disease. CONCLUSIONS The parameters of oxidative stress have a certain predictive value on the outcome of patients with advanced cervical cancer after concomitant chemo-radiotherapy.
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- Marija Jelic
- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacy, Hajduk Veljkova 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hajduk Veljkova 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hajduk Veljkova 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacy, Hajduk Veljkova 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacy, Hajduk Veljkova 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Center for Medical and Pharmaceutical Investigations and Quality Control, Hajduk Veljkova 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacy, Hajduk Veljkova 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacy, Hajduk Veljkova 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Center for Medical and Pharmaceutical Investigations and Quality Control, Hajduk Veljkova 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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Gür FM, Bilgiç S. Silymarin, an antioxidant flavonoid, protects the liver from the toxicity of the anticancer drug paclitaxel. Tissue Cell 2023; 83:102158. [PMID: 37459721 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2023.102158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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One of the biggest factors that negatively affect the cancer treatment plan is the toxic effects of chemotherapeutics on non-target cells and tissues. This information prompted us to investigate the protective effects of silymarin (SL), a hepatoprotective agent, against the hepatotoxic effects of the anticancer drug paclitaxel (PAC). Four groups were formed from 28 rats as control, PAC (2 mg/kg), SL (100 mg/kg) and PAC + SL (combination of PAC with SL). After completing the experimental procedures, the tissues collected after anesthesia were analyzed by Western blot, qRT-PCR, biochemical, stereological, immunohistochemical, and histopathological techniques. Administration of PAC significantly increased the expression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), Bax, cytochrome-c (cyt-c), and active caspase-3, as well as malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in liver tissue and decreased glutathione (GSH) levels compared with the control group. PAC also resulted in a significant increase in serum triglyceride (TG), cholesterol (CH), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels compared with the control group. Pathological changes such as microvesicular steatosis, the formation of Councilman bodies, an increase in total sinusoidal volume, and a decrease in the total number of hepatocytes were observed in the liver tissue of the PAC group. Almost all analysis results in the PAC + SL group were similar to those in the control group, and no significant pathological alterations were observed in this group. The data obtained show that SL protects the liver from the harmful effects of PAC, especially thanks to its TNF-α suppressor, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic and antioxidant effects. Based on this result, in cases where PAC is used in cancer treatment, it can be recommended to be used together with SL to prevent harmful effects on healthy liver tissue and to continue treatment uninterruptedly and effectively.
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- Fatih Mehmet Gür
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Niğde, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Vocational School of Health Services, Adıyaman University, Adıyaman, Turkey.
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Ghanaim AM, Foaad MA, Gomaa EZ, Dougdoug KAE, Mohamed GE, Arisha AH, Khamis T. Bacteriophage therapy as an alternative technique for treatment of multidrug-resistant bacteria causing diabetic foot infection. Int Microbiol 2022; 26:343-359. [PMID: 36350460 PMCID: PMC10148765 DOI: 10.1007/s10123-022-00293-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) represented the most feared diabetic complication that caused the hospitalization of the diabetic patient. DFU was usually characterized with delayed healing as the diabetic neuropathy, angiopathy, and ulcer concomitant infections, among them, are multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria that emphasized the clinical importance for developing new therapeutic strategy with safe and effective alternatives for the antibiotics to overcome DFU-MDR bacterial infection. Bacteriophage therapy was considered a novel approach to eradicate the MDR, but its role in the polymicrobial infection of the DFU remains elusive. Thus, the current work was designed to investigate the effect of the topical application of the phage cocktail on the healing of the diabetic wound infected with clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella variicola, Escherichia coli, and Proteus mirabilis. Bacterial isolation was performed from clinical hospitalized and non-hospitalized cases of DFU, identified morphologically, biochemically, molecularly via 16 s rRNA sequencing, and typed for the antibiotic resistance pattern. Moreover, phages were isolated from the aforementioned clinical isolates and identified with electron microscope. Forty-five adult male Sprague–Dawley rats were assigned in 3 groups (15 rats each), namely, the diabetic infected wound group, diabetic infected wound ceftriaxone-treated group, and the diabetic infected wound phage cocktail-treated group. The results revealed that phage cocktail had a superior effect over the ceftriaxone in wound healing parameters (wound size, wound index, wound bacterial load, and mRNA expression); wound healing markers (Cola1a, Fn1, MMP9, PCNA, and TGF-β); inflammatory markers (TNF-α, NF-κβ, IL-1β, IL-8, and MCP-1); anti-inflammatory markers (IL-10 and IL-4); and diabetic wound collagen deposition; and also the histomorphic picture of the diabetic infected wound. Based on the current findings, it could be speculated that phage therapy could be considered a novel antibiotic substitute in the DFU with MDR-polymicrobial infection therapeutic strategies.
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Bora S, Lakshman M, Madhuri D, Kalakumar B, Udayakumar M. Protective Effect of Lactobacillus sporogenes against Arsenic-Induced Hematological Alterations in Male Albino Wistar Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:4744-4749. [PMID: 34993908 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-03055-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the arsenic-induced hemotoxicity and to evaluate the protective effects of Lactobacillus sporogenes in male albino Wistar rats. A total of 36 adult male albino Wistar rats were procured and divided into 3 groups of 12 animals each. Group 1 rats served as control, group 2 rats were administered sodium arsenite (@5 mg/kg BW/day), groups 3 rats were supplemented with L. sporogenes (@15 million spores/kg BW/day) along with sodium arsenite administered along with sodium arsenite orally daily for 28 consecutive days. Weekly body weights, hematological profile, and erythrocyte morphology were assessed. Significant (P < 0.05) reduction in mean weekly body weights (g) was observed in group 2 than group 1; however, a significant (P < 0.05) increase in weekly body weights was observed in group 3 as compared to group 2. A significant (P < 0.05) decrease in erythrocyte-related parameters and platelet counts, and a significant (P < 0.05) leukocytosis, relative lymphopenia, absolute neutrophilia, and monocytosis were noticed among arsenic-treated rats when compared to the control group. Blood smear of arsenic-treated rats contains echinocytes, microcytes, and spherocytes when compared to control. Scanning electron microscopic examination of blood revealed altered erythrocyte morphology in arsenic-treated rats with poikilocytosis and blebbing of the erythrocyte membrane. Supplementation of L. sporogenes along with arsenic resulted in improvement of all the hematological parameters and reduction in morphological abnormalities in comparison to the toxic control group. It is concluded that supplementation of L. sporogenes can effectively alleviate the arsenic-induced hematological alterations.
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- Swathi Bora
- Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science, P.V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science, P.V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, C.V.Sc., PVNRTVU, Korutla, India
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, C.V.Sc., PVNRTVU, Mamnoor, India
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- Department of Veterinary Parasitology, C.V.Sc., PVNRTVU, Hyderabad, India
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Alothaid H. Evaluation of cytotoxicity, oxidative stress and organ-specific effects of activated carbon from Al-Baha date palm kernels. Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:103387. [PMID: 35923600 PMCID: PMC9340513 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.103387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Activated carbon (AC) is a carbonaceous material derived from carbonization and activation of carbon-containing compounds at high temperature and has a large surface area, providing it with excellent adsorption properties. Human exposure to ACs via ingestion is increasing and, unfortunately, there is little to no evidence related to its level of toxicity Materials and methods Activated carbon of powdered date kernels from Al-Baha city in Saudi Arabia were used to treat rats and cell lines (HepG2 and HCT-116). Toxicity, microbiological tests and biochemical analyses were carried out to investigate biological activity of both commercially available AC (CAC), pharmaceutical AC (PAC) and AC from date palm kernels (AAC) Results None of the ACs showed activity on Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Protius mirabilis and Escherichia coli. AAC showed the most cytotoxic effect on both HCT-116 and HepG2 cell lines after 24 h, with IC50 of 48.7 ± 17.2 µg/ml and 51 ± 6.24 µg/ml respectively. Rats treated with AAC for 48 h showed no impairment of hepatic and renal functions, unlike those exposed to CAC and PAC. Similarly, AAC-exposed rats did not show oxidative stress in both the liver and kidneys while CAC and PAC exposure resulted in depletion of CAT, GPx, SOD and GSH in both organs. L-arginase and α-fucosidase expression were also induced by both PAC and CAC while α-fucosidase levels were unaffected in AAC-exposed rats Conclusion AAC appears to be biologically safe compared with PAC and CAC due to its antioxidant activities and non-effect on both hepatic and renal functions.
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Qi Q, Wang Q, Wang Z, Gao W, Gong X, Wang L. Visnagin inhibits cervical cancer cells proliferation through the induction of apoptosis and modulation of PI3K/AKT/mTOR and MAPK signaling pathway. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Shoaib S, Islam N, Yusuf N. Phytocompounds from the medicinal and dietary plants: Multi-target agents for cancer prevention and therapy. Curr Med Chem 2022; 29:4481-4506. [PMID: 35232338 DOI: 10.2174/0929867329666220301114251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Cervical cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide. Due to cervical cancer's high incidence and mortality, there is an unmet demand for effective diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive agents. At present, the preferred treatment strategies for advanced metastatic cervical cancer include surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. However, cervical cancer is gradually developing resistance to chemotherapy, thereby reducing its efficacy. Over the last several decades, phytochemicals, a general term for compounds produced from plants, have gained attention for their role in preventing cervical cancer. This role in cervical cancer prevention has garnered attention on the medicinal properties of fruits and vegetables. Phytochemicals are currently being evaluated for their ability to block proteins involved in carcinogenesis and chemoresistance against cervical cancer. Chemoresistance to cancer drugs like cisplatin, doxorubicin, and 5-fluorouracil has become a significant limitation of drug-based chemotherapy. However, the combination of cisplatin with other phytochemicals has been identified as a promising alternative to subjugate cisplatin resistance. Phytochemicals are promising chemo-preventive and chemotherapeutic agents as they possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-proliferative potential against many cancers, including cervical cancer. Furthermore, the ability of the phytochemicals to modulate cellular signaling pathways through up and down regulation of various proteins has been claimed for their therapeutic potential. Phytochemicals also display a wide range of biological functions, including cell cycle arrest, apoptosis induction, inhibition of invasion, and migration in cervical cancer cells. Numerous studies have revealed the critical role of different signaling proteins and their signaling pathways in the pathogenesis of cervical cancer. Here, we review the ability of several dietary phytochemicals to alter carcinogenesis by modulating various molecular targets.
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- Shoaib Shoaib
- Department of Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham AL 35294, United States
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Gür FM, Aktaş İ, Bilgiç S, Pekince M. Misoprostol alleviates paclitaxel-induced liver damage through its antioxidant and anti-apoptotic effects. Mol Cell Toxicol 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13273-021-00210-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Gu M, He T, Yuan Y, Duan S, Li X, Shen C. Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Reveals Multiple Pathways and the Tumor Microenvironment Could Lead to Chemotherapy Resistance in Cervical Cancer. Front Oncol 2021; 11:753386. [PMID: 34900703 PMCID: PMC8662819 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.753386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Cervical cancer is one of the most common gynecological cancers worldwide. The tumor microenvironment significantly influences the therapeutic response and clinical outcome. However, the complex tumor microenvironment of cervical cancer and the molecular mechanisms underlying chemotherapy resistance are not well studied. This study aimed to comprehensively analyze cells from pretreated and chemoresistant cervical cancer tissues to generate a molecular census of cell populations. Methods Biopsy tissues collected from patients with cervical squamous cell carcinoma, cervical adenocarcinoma, and chronic cervicitis were subjected to single-cell RNA sequencing using the 10× Genomics platform. Unsupervised clustering analysis of cells was performed to identify the main cell types, and important cell clusters were reclustered into subpopulations. Gene expression profiles and functional enrichment analysis were used to explore gene expression and functional differences between cell subpopulations in cervicitis and cervical cancer samples and between chemoresistant and chemosensitive samples. Results A total of 24,371 cells were clustered into nine separate cell types, including immune and non-immune cells. Differentially expressed genes between chemoresistant and chemosensitive patients enriched in the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/AKT pathway were involved in tumor development, progression, and apoptosis, which might lead to chemotherapy resistance. Conclusions Our study provides a comprehensive overview of the cancer microenvironment landscape and characterizes its gene expression and functional difference in chemotherapy resistance. Consequently, our study deepens the insights into cervical cancer biology through the identification of gene markers for diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy.
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- Meijia Gu
- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Scientific Research & Industrial Application, Beijing Microread Genetics Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,China Center for Type Culture Collection, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gynecology 2, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,China Center for Type Culture Collection, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Radosinska J, Vrbjar N. Erythrocyte Deformability and Na,K-ATPase Activity in Various Pathophysiological Situations and Their Protection by Selected Nutritional Antioxidants in Humans. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:11924. [PMID: 34769355 PMCID: PMC8584536 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222111924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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The physicochemical and functional properties of erythrocytes are worsened in a variety of diseases. Erythrocyte deformability refers to their ability to adjust their shape according to external forces exerted against them in the circulation. It is influenced by the functionality of the Na,K-ATPase enzyme, which is localized in their membranes. The proposed review is focused on knowledge regarding changes in erythrocyte Na,K-ATPase activity, and their impact on erythrocyte deformability in various pathophysiological situations observed exclusively in human studies, as well as on the potential erytroprotective effects of selected natural nutritional antioxidants. A clear link between the erythrocyte properties and the parameters of oxidative stress was observed. The undesirable consequences of oxidative stress on erythrocyte quality and hemorheology could be at least partially prevented by intake of diverse antioxidants occurring naturally in foodstuffs. Despite intensive research concerning the effect of antioxidants, only a small number of investigations on erythrocyte properties in humans is available in databases. It is worth shifting attention from animal and in vitro experiments and focusing more on antioxidant administration in human studies in order to establish what type of antioxidant, in what concentration, and in which individuals it may provide a beneficial effect on the human organism, by protecting erythrocyte properties.
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- Jana Radosinska
- Institute of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Sasinkova 2, 811 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Centre of Experimental Medicine, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute for Heart Research, Dúbravská Cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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- Centre of Experimental Medicine, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute for Heart Research, Dúbravská Cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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Brahmi N, Hamed H, Kallel C, Elleuch A, Ayadi FM, Allagui MS. Modulatory Effect of Chaetomorpha gracilis on Erythrocytes Functions and Metabolic Disorders in Mice Fed a High-cholesterol Diet. J Oleo Sci 2021; 70:837-848. [PMID: 34078760 DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess20104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The current study was carried out to estimate the protective effect of methanolic extract of Chaetomorpha gracilis (MECG) against High Cholesterol Diet (HCD) induced erythrocyte damage in mice. The results of the in vitro assay showed that MECG have higher antioxidant capacities in the DPPH, TAC, ABTS, NBT, NO. inhibition assays. The HPLC analysis confirmed that this potential antioxidant seems to be due to the active compounds, in particular polyphenols, flavonoids. HCD promoted oxidative stress with a rise the level of malonaldehyde (MDA), advanced oxidation protein product (AOPP) levels and a significant decrease of the Vitamin C content, as well the antioxidant enzyme activities such as superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase. In addition, HCD treatment caused significant lipid profile disorders via increase the cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL levels and reduction HDL-Ch level. A statistically significant decrease of Mg2+ and Ca2+ ATPase activities accompanied with a severe damage in the erythrocytes structure and hematological parameters alterations were also noted in hypercholesterolemic mice. Pre-treatment with MECG significantly restored biochemical markers and pathological lesions. It can be suggest that supplementation of MECG displays high potential to quench free radicals and attenuates high cholesterol diet induced erythrocytes oxidative stress and related damages.
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- Noura Brahmi
- Laboratory of Animal Physiology, Sfax Faculty of Sciences, University of Sfax
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- Laboratory of Animal Physiology, Sfax Faculty of Sciences, University of Sfax
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Kısadere İ, Aydın MF, Ündağ İ. Partial protective effects of melatonin on cadmium-induced changes in hematological characteristics in rats. Biotech Histochem 2021; 97:192-198. [PMID: 33998938 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2021.1925965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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We investigated the effects of melatonin (Mlt) on hematological characteristics to determine the percentage of alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase (ANAE) positive lymphocytes in rats chronically exposed to cadmium (Cd). We used four groups of male rats: control (C), melatonin (Mlt), cadmium (Cd) and Cd + Mlt (CdMlt). Blood samples were obtained to assess the erythrocytes (RBC), leukocytes (WBC), platelets (PLT), hemoglobin (HGB), hematocrit (HCT), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), mean corpuscular volume (MCV) as well as alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase (ANAE) positive lymphocytes. We found that the number of WBC increased in the Cd group compared to the other three experimental groups. Low MCV and MCHC values caused by Cd were ameliorated by Mlt treatment in the CdMlt group. We found no significant change in the RBC, HGB, MCH, PLT and HCT values among the experimental groups. Mlt treatment also increased the percentage of ANAE positive lymphocytes. Mlt partially protects some hematological characteristics in cases of chronic Cd toxicity.
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- İhsan Kısadere
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Balıkesir, Balıkesir, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Balıkesir, Balıkesir, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Selcuk, Konya, Turkey
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A safety assessment of hot aqueous mycelium extracts from Trametes versicolor and Lepista nuda as a food supplement. Biologia (Bratisl) 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11756-021-00761-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Cheng D, Song Q, Ding Y, Yu Q, Liu Y, Tian X, Wang M, Wang G, Wang S. Comparative Study on the Protective Effect of Chlorogenic Acid and 3-(3-Hydroxyphenyl) Propionic Acid against Cadmium-Induced Erythrocyte Cytotoxicity: In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:3859-3870. [PMID: 33570935 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c04735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The metabolism of chlorogenic acid (CGA) through the intestinal tract was studied. As cadmium is a well-known toxic heavy metal, this study was carried out to investigate the comparative protective effect of CGA and its representative intestinal metabolite (3-(3-hydroxyphenyl) propionic acid, HPPA) against Cd-induced erythrocyte cytotoxicity in vitro and in vivo. We found that CGA and its intestinal metabolite appreciably prevented erythrocyte hemolysis, osmotic fragility, and oxidative stress induced by Cd. Also, we found that HPPA had a stronger protective ability than CGA against Cd-induced erythrocyte injury in vivo, such as increasing the ratio of protein kinase C from 7.7% (CGA) to 12.0% (HPPA). Therefore, we hypothesized that CGA and its microbial metabolite had protective effects against Cd-induced erythrocyte damage via multiple actions including antioxidation and chelation. For humans, CGA supplementation may be favorable for avoiding Cd-induced biotoxicity.
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- Dai Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin Economy Technological Development Area, Tianjin 300457, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin Economy Technological Development Area, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin Economy Technological Development Area, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin Economy Technological Development Area, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin Economy Technological Development Area, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin Economy Technological Development Area, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Beijing Research Center for Agricultural Standards and Testing, No. 9 Middle Road of Shuguanghuayuan, Haidian District, Beijing 100097, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin Economy Technological Development Area, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin Economy Technological Development Area, Tianjin 300457, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Ghannam MM, Al-Otaibi HA, Alanazy ES, Elnagar D, Fouad AR, AlAyed MS, Aly AA. Magnetic field potential effects on the doxorubicin therapeutic activity in Ehrlich tumor growth. Saudi J Biol Sci 2021; 28:2566-2574. [PMID: 33935572 PMCID: PMC8071967 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.01.061] [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: 08/14/2020] [Revised: 01/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aim Therapeutic choices for cancer patients include many combinations of therapeutic protocols. The present study aimed to investigate and discuss the combined effects of magnetic field and chemotherapy treatment on Ehrlich tumor-induced growth in Swiss albino mice. The benefits of both treatments are discussed and interpreted. Methods Fifty adult male mice were randomly divided into two groups; ten mice in the first group served as control group and forty in the second group which received a single dose IP injection of tumor fluid (0.02 Ml) to induce tumor. Ten days post injection to allow the tumor to growth, the 40 mice were sub- divided in to 4 sub-groups 10 mice pre each to introduce the treatment. Results The results indicated tumor growth inhibition regarding mean tumor volume variation (ml) presented. All treatments display tumor growth prevention effect compared to control untreated mice. Treatment with Dox + 7G (MF) exposure exhibited a significant inhibition of tumor growth than that treated alone with DOX or magnetic field; 82% inhibition for DOX + MF 7 G against 60% for 7 G , and 31% for DOX only. Optical density data show a higher values of the molar absorption coefficient ε for all treated groups than untreated one. The fluorescence emission spectra of Hb show an emission peaks λem at 465, 515, and 639 nm. Hematological examination might indicate to discriminative effects to RBCs, WBCs or/and Hb for all treated groups. Moreover, treatment with Dox + 7G MF shows a proper discriminative effects than that treatment with DOX or magnetic field only. Osmotic fragility (OF) test indicates that the combination between drug and magnetic field have nontoxic effect against RBCs membrane. Conclusion Our findings support further exploration of the potential of magnetic fields in cancer therapeutics, either as adjunct or primary therapy. It may be due to enhancing the drug interaction with tumor cells which increase the therapeutic index of DOX and resulted in increased anti-tumor activity against Ehrlich tumor models. These benefits promote the use of the magnetic field in cancer with chemotherapy over the other traditional treatment agents this highly adapted manner can be used in improving the clinical treatment protocol and fights against cancer.
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- Magdy M Ghannam
- Biophysics Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Hail University, Saudi Arabia
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Women for Sciences, Arts and Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.,Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
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- Biophysics Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt
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Abolfathi ME, Tabeidian SA, Foroozandeh Shahraki AD, Tabatabaei SN, Habibian M. Ethanol extract of elecampane (Inula helenium L.) rhizome attenuates experimental cold-induced ascites (pulmonary hypertension syndrome) in broiler chickens. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2020.114755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Olowofolahan AO, Oyebode OT, Olorunsogo OO. Methyl palmitate reversed estradiol benzoate-induced endometrial hyperplasia in female rats. Toxicol Mech Methods 2021; 31:43-52. [PMID: 32967526 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2020.1827329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Revised: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Early detection and treatment of endometrial hyperplasia (EH) is mandatory for endometrial cancer prevention. Several bioactive agents of plant origin have been shown to elicit their chemotherapeutic effect against tumors and cancer via induction of mitochondrial permeability transition(mPT) pore opening. This research was therefore aimed at evaluating the potential chemopreventive effect of methyl palmitate (MP), on estradiol benzoate(EB)-induced EH, looking at the mitochondrial-mediated pathway and other possible mechanisms of action. Mitochondria were isolated using differential centrifugation. The mPT pore, mitochondrial ATPase (mATPase) activity, lipid peroxidation and cytochrome c release were determined by standard methods using spectrophotometer. Uterine interleukin 1b, MDA levels and SOD, GSH activities, were determined using commercially available kits. The uterine histological and immunohistochemical assessment of estrogen receptor (ERα), IL-1b and caspas-3 were carried out. The fibroblast cell count density was determined using histomorphometry. At all the concentrations of MP used, there was no significant induction of mPT pore opening, neither any enhancement of mATPase activity nor release of cytochrome c when compared to the control. Similar pattern of results were recorded for the in vivo study. However, there was marked increase in the uterine MDA and interleukin 1b levels, with concurrent decrease in SOD and GSH activities, in the EB-treated group, which was significantly reversed by MP co-administration. Endometrial Hyperplasia observed in the EB-treated group was ameliorated by MP co-administration. The immunoexpression of ERα and IL-1b in the EB-treated group was reversed by MP co-administration. This study suggests anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-proliferative potential of MP against EB-induced EH.
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- Adeola O Olowofolahan
- Laboratory for Membrane Biochemistry Research and Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Laboratory for Membrane Biochemistry Research and Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Laboratory for Membrane Biochemistry Research and Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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De Souza Gonçalves B, Toledo MM, Colodette NM, Chaves ALF, Muniz LV, Ribeiro RIMDA, Dos Santos HB, Cortes VF, Soares JMA, Barbosa LA, de Lima Santos H. Evaluation of the Erythrocyte Membrane in Head and Neck Cancer Patients. J Membr Biol 2020; 253:617-629. [PMID: 33089392 DOI: 10.1007/s00232-020-00147-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a heterogeneous and complex disease, both from a clinical and molecular point of view. The prolonged use of alcohol and tobacco, along with the release of tumor secretions can modulate blood cells, such as erythrocytes. Here, this study was conducted with 24 patients diagnosed with HNSCC and an equal number of healthy individuals are matched by age and gender. The levels of lipid peroxidation were measured using the individual plasma, while for lipid concentrations, identification and quantification Na, K-ATPase activity and osmotic fragility, the red blood cell concentrate were used. The release of TBARS was significantly higher in patients with HNSCC. The lipid profile assays demonstrated a rearrangement of the erythrocyte membrane due to a decrease in total phospholipids and phosphatidylethanolamine followed by an increase in total cholesterol and phosphatidylcholine. Na, K-ATPase activity also increased. Erythrocytes were more fragile in patients with HNSCC than in health individuals. Therefore, the membrane of erythrocytes were rearranged and Na, K-ATPase function altered in the HNSCC patients. Our findings suggests that the alcohol, tobacco and tumor secretion modulate in a specific manner that the erythrocytes membranes of these patients making this system a potential tool for HNSCC biomarker of tumor progression.
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- Bruno De Souza Gonçalves
- Laboratório de Bioquímica Celular, Federal University of São João del Rei, Campus Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Av Sebastião Gonçalves Coelho, 400, Divinopolis, MG, 35501-296, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica Celular, Federal University of São João del Rei, Campus Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Av Sebastião Gonçalves Coelho, 400, Divinopolis, MG, 35501-296, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica Celular, Federal University of São João del Rei, Campus Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Av Sebastião Gonçalves Coelho, 400, Divinopolis, MG, 35501-296, Brazil
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- Study Group On Head and Neck Cancer, Federal University of São João del Rei, Campus Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Study Group On Head and Neck Cancer, Federal University of São João del Rei, Campus Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Patologia Experimental, Federal University of São João del Rei, Campus Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Processamento de Tecidos, Federal University of São João del Rei, Campus Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica Celular, Federal University of São João del Rei, Campus Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Av Sebastião Gonçalves Coelho, 400, Divinopolis, MG, 35501-296, Brazil
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- Study Group On Head and Neck Cancer, Federal University of São João del Rei, Campus Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil.,Faculdade de Medicina, Federal University of São João del Rei, Campus Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica Celular, Federal University of São João del Rei, Campus Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Av Sebastião Gonçalves Coelho, 400, Divinopolis, MG, 35501-296, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica Celular, Federal University of São João del Rei, Campus Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Av Sebastião Gonçalves Coelho, 400, Divinopolis, MG, 35501-296, Brazil.
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Shamsi A, Ahmed A, Khan MS, Husain FM, Bano B. Rosmarinic acid restrains protein glycation and aggregation in human serum albumin: Multi spectroscopic and microscopic insight - Possible Therapeutics Targeting Diseases. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 161:187-193. [PMID: 32526295 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.06.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Protein aggregation and glycation are directly associated with many pathological conditions including several neurodegenerative disorders. This study investigates the potential of naturally occurring plant product, Rosmarinic acid (RA), to inhibit the glycation and aggregation process. In this study, we report that varying concentrations of methylglyoxal (MG) induce advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and aggregates formation in HSA in vitro on day 6 and day 8, respectively. AGEs specific fluorescence confirmed the formation of AGEs in HSA in the presence of MG and further characterized the inhibitory potential of RA. It was found that the presence of RA prevented AGEs formation in vitro. Further, aggregates of HSA were characterized employing multi spectroscopic and microscopic techniques and RA was found to inhibit this process. This study proposes that RA could be a potential natural molecule to treat disorders where AGEs and aggregates of proteins play a pivotal role.
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- Anas Shamsi
- Department of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India.
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Swem TF, Aba PE, Udem SC. Effect of hydro-methanol stem bark extract of Burkea africana on erythrocyte osmotic fragility and haematological parameters in acetaminophen-poisoned rats. CLINICAL PHYTOSCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1186/s40816-020-00211-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Burkea africana is a widely used medicinal plant in folkloric medicine in many developing countries of the world. It is useful in the treatment of various ailments including hepatitis, jaundice, diarrhea, stomach aches, abscesses, oedema, epilepsy, bloody diarrhea, gonorrhea, syphilis, toothaches and poisoning. Nevertheless, there are little or no scientific evidence to substantiate this medicinal claim by traditional healers. Burkea africana stem bark was therefore, investigated for its protective or stabilizing effect on erythrocyte membrane in acetaminophen-treated rats. B. africana stem bark was extracted using 80% methanol. Erythrocyte stabilizing effect was studied using erythrocyte osmotic fragility (EOF) test. Thirty (30) male rats were randomly assigned into five (5) groups of six (6) rats each. Groups 1 and 2 served as normal control and negative control (acetaminophen-treated group) respectively. Groups 3, 4 and 5 were pretreated with methanol stem bark extract of Burkea africana (MSBEBA) at doses of 200, 400 and 600 mg/kg body weight respectively once daily for seven (7) days. Blood samples were collected from the animals in all the groups on the 8 day for evaluation of packed cell volume, haemoglobin, red blood cell, white blood cell counts, and differential white blood cell count as well as erythrocyte osmotic fragility.
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The erythrocyte osmotic fragility test showed that there was a significantly (p < 0.05) low percentage hemolysis in the groups pre-treated with the extract when compared with the negative control. The percentage hemolysis was least at 600 mg/kg body weight of the extract. There was also a significant (p < 0.05) increase in the packed cell volume, haemoglobin, red blood cell count at all the doses of the extract used. Neutrophils were significantly (p < 0.05) decreased while lymphocytes were significantly increased in the groups administered MSBEBA 400 and 600 mg/kg body weight.
Conclusion
Methanol stem bark extract of Burkea africana had protective effect on the red blood cells and also improved haematological parameters. This indicates that Burkea africana may be useful in the treatment of disease conditions that results in hemolytic anemia by stabilizing red erythrocyte membranes and enhancing erythropoiesis.
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Owumi SE, Nwozo SO, Effiong ME, Najophe ES. Gallic acid and omega-3 fatty acids decrease inflammatory and oxidative stress in manganese-treated rats. Exp Biol Med (Maywood) 2020; 245:835-844. [PMID: 32252555 DOI: 10.1177/1535370220917643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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IMPACT STATEMENT Humans and animals are regularly exposed to toxic chemicals with subsequent adverse effects. Manganese exposure occurs via contaminated sources; over-exposure is associated with neuronal, hepatorenal dysfunction, etc. This work advances the field of natural chemopreventive agents by reporting evidence lacking in the literature on GA and ω-3-FA obtained primarily from the diet in protecting biological beings against toxic chemicals. Individually, GA and ω-3-FA exhibit various pharmacological effects. Our findings confirm the previous reports; however, we demonstrate the additional evidence for GA and ω-3-FA in abating toxic response incumbent on oxidative damage associated with manganese exposure. These findings further underscore the relevance of GA usage in food, cosmetics-pharmaceutical industries, and ω-3-FA as a safe supplement. Dietary supplements with GA and fish oil-rich in ω-3FA may be the potential natural therapy against hepatorenal injury in individuals inadvertently or occupationally exposed to manganese, thereby, promoting human and veterinary health outcomes.
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- Solomon E Owumi
- Cancer Research and Molecular Biology Laboratories, University of Ibadan, Ibadan 200004, Nigeria
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- Nutritional and Industrial Biochemistry Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan 200004, Nigeria
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- Nutritional and Industrial Biochemistry Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan 200004, Nigeria
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- Nutritional and Industrial Biochemistry Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan 200004, Nigeria
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Dong X, Tang J, Chen X. Sensitive determination of malondialdehyde in rat prostate by high performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection. Sci Rep 2020; 10:3990. [PMID: 32132642 PMCID: PMC7055245 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-61074-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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An excellent pre-column fluorescent derivatization reagent N-acetylhydrazine acridone for the quantitative determination of malondialdehyde was synthesized. Malondialdehyde was derivatized at 80 °C for 30 min in the presence of trichloroacetic acid. The separation of the derivative was performed on an Agilent ZORBAX SB-C18 column in conjunction with gradient elution. The excitation and emission wavelengths were 370 nm and 420 nm, respectively. The developed method demonstrated good linear relationship in the range of 0.02 pmol to 2.5 pmol (r = 0.9998). The calculated limit of detection and limit of quantification were 2.5 fmol and 8.3 fmol, respectively. The analytical precisions of the method were in the range of 1.36-2.27% (intra-day) and 2.36-3.92% (inter-day) respectively. The method was sensitive, specific and simple. It was successfully implemented to analysis the malondialdehyde in rat prostate.
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- Xiuli Dong
- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China.
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Hajam YA, Rai S, Ghosh H, Basheer M. Combined administration of exogenous melatonin and insulin ameliorates streptozotocin induced toxic alteration on hematological parameters in diabetic male Wistar rats. Toxicol Rep 2020; 7:353-359. [PMID: 32095432 PMCID: PMC7033445 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2020.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The aim of the present was to ameliorate the protective effect of exogenous melatonin and insulin against the diabetes induced alterations in the different hematological variables. Albino rats were administrated streptozotocin at the dose of 15 mg/kg for 6 days. Total 54 rats were randomly selected for the experimental purpose and were divided into two major groups. Group-1 consisting twenty four (24) and were further sub-divided into four (4) different groups viz. group-I served as normal control, group-II served as melatonin treated, group-III served as insulin treated and group-IV served as glibenclamide treated. Group-2 consisting thirty (30) rats were given streptozotocin (STZ) injection (15 mg/kg) for 6 days. After confirmation of diabetes by measuring blood glucose level, animals having blood glucose level above 250 mg/dl) confirmed as diabetic. Thirty (30) Diabetic rats were further subdivided into following sub-groups and were given different therapeutic treatments, Viz group-I served as Diabetic control, group-II treated with melatonin, group-III treated with insulin, group-IV given treatment of melatonin and insulin and group-V were given treatment of glibenclamide respectively. Diabetic rats showed modulation in all the studied hematological variables. Diabetic rats displayed significant decline in RBCs count, HB level and its associated indices (HCT, RDW, MCV, MCH, MCHC), WBCs and its related indices (polymorphs and lymphocytes) and platelet distribution width (PDW %) whereas platelet count showed significant increase. Nonetheless alone as well as combined treatment of exogenous melatonin and insulin restored all altered hematological parameters. However, significant recovery was found in the group in which combined dose of melatonin and insulin was administrated. Therefore, it might be concluded that combined administration of melatonin and insulin will be better remedy to normalize the altered blood profile during the diabetic condition.
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- Institution Department of Zoology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, C.G., 495009, India
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Falk RS, Heir T, Robsahm TE, Tretli S, Sandvik L, Erikssen JE, Paulsen JE. Fasting Serum Levels of Potassium and Sodium in Relation to Long-Term Risk of Cancer in Healthy Men. Clin Epidemiol 2020; 12:1-8. [PMID: 32021466 PMCID: PMC6959139 DOI: 10.2147/clep.s216438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Purpose To examine whether serum levels of potassium and sodium were associated with long-term cancer risk in initially healthy men. Patients and Methods A cohort of 1994 initially healthy men with no use of medication, aged 40–59 years, was followed for cancer during 40 years of follow-up. Associations between fasting electrolyte levels and cancer risk were assessed with incidence rates and Cox proportional hazards models. Results Potassium, but not sodium, was linearly associated with cancer risk. This association remained significant after adjustment of several potential confounding factors, and also after excluding the first 10 years of follow-up. The age-adjusted risk of all-site cancer increased with 16% for each SD increase in potassium level. Men with hyperkalemia showed an incidence rate that was 40% higher than for men with normal potassium levels. Conclusion Fasting serum potassium level in healthy men was positively associated with long-term cancer risk. Potassium or potassium ion channels may have a role in cell proliferation or differentiation. These findings might imply future cancer strategies for targeting individuals with high serum potassium levels.
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- Ragnhild S Falk
- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Oslo Ischemia study, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Research, Cancer Registry of Norway, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Research, Cancer Registry of Norway, Oslo, Norway
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- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Oslo Ischemia study, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Food Safety and Infection Biology, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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Gan H, Zhang Y, Zhou Q, Zheng L, Xie X, Veeraraghavan VP, Mohan SK. Zingerone induced caspase-dependent apoptosis in MCF-7 cells and prevents 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene-induced mammary carcinogenesis in experimental rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2019; 33:e22387. [PMID: 31476248 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Breast cancer is a prevalent of tumoregenesis in women and reports for the maximum mortality and morbidity in the global. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is the mainly widespread spice and herbal remedies used in the world. Since antique periods, ginger has been used in Greece, India and China for the curing of upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, colds, and headaches. The current work was planned to explore the anticancer properties of zingerone (ZO) toward 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA)-treated mammary carcinogenesis in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats and MCF-7 mammary cancer cells. The mammary carcinogenesis was produced through a single dosage of DMBA (20 mg/kg bwt) mixed in soya oil (1 mL) administrated intragastrically with a gavage. We found improved concentrations of lipid peroxidation (LOOH and TBARS), carcinoembryonic antigen, lowered levels of enzymatic (CAT, GPx, and SOD), and nonenzymatic (vitamin E, GSH, and vitamin C) antioxidant in mammary tissues and plasma of DMBA-induced cancer bearing animals. Moreover, augmented concentrations of phase I (Cyt-b5 and CYP450 ) and reduced levels of phase II (GR and GST) detoxification microsomal proteins in mammary tissues were noticed. ZO administrations significantly reverted back to all these parameters in this way, showing efficient of anticancer effect. Furthermore, our in vitro study also supported the anticancer effect of the treatment of ZO were noticed loss of cell viability, improved reactive oxygen species formation, and reduced MMP. Furthermore, the status of apoptosis proteins such as Bcl-2, Bax, and Bid expressions was determined by using Western blot analysis techniques. Overall, these results proposed the anticancer effect of ZO toward DMBA-induced mammary cancer in SD animals and Michigan cancer foundation-7 mammary cancer cells.
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- Hongyun Gan
- Medical College, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Medical College, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Medical College, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Medical College, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Applied Medical Sciences - Jubail (CAMSJ), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Al Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Al-Basher G, Al-Motiri H, Al-Farraj S, Al-Otibi F, Al-Sultan N, Al-Kubaisi N, Al-Sarar D, Al-Dosary M, Bin-Jumah M, Mahmoud AM. Chronic exposure to 35% carbamide peroxide tooth bleaching agent induces histological and hematological alterations, oxidative stress, and inflammation in mice. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:17427-17437. [PMID: 31016589 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05100-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Previous studies have demonstrated the side effects of tooth whiteners on the gastric mucosa. However, the impact of dental bleaching products on the liver, kidney, and heart remains obscure. The present study investigated the toxic potential of 35% carbamide peroxide (CPO) containing tooth whitening product (TWP) on the liver, kidney, heart, and stomach of mice, pointing to the role of oxidative stress and inflammation. Mice received 250 or 500 mg/kg body weight CPO-TWP orally for 3 weeks and samples were collected for analyses. Both doses of CPO-TWP induced a significant increase in circulating liver, kidney, and heart function markers. CPO-TWP-administered mice showed several histological alterations and a significant increase in liver, kidney, heart, and stomach lipid peroxidation levels along with diminished glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and catalase. In addition, administration of CPO-TWP provoked anemia, leukocytosis, and a significant increase in circulating levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. In conclusion, exposure to 35% CPO-TWP induced functional, histological, and hematological alterations, oxidative stress, and inflammation in mice. Therefore, the frequent use of tooth bleaching agents should be monitored very carefully to avoid the application of excess amounts as well as the intake.
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- Gadah Al-Basher
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Salah Salim St., Beni-Suef, 62514, Egypt.
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Shafabakhsh R, Reiter RJ, Mirzaei H, Teymoordash SN, Asemi Z. Melatonin: A new inhibitor agent for cervical cancer treatment. J Cell Physiol 2019; 234:21670-21682. [PMID: 31131897 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.28865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2019] [Revised: 05/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers between women and is known as the third leading cause of female cancer related deaths annually. Its detection in early stages allows it to be a preventable and generally treatable disease. Increasing evidence revealed, a variety of internal and external factors are associated with initiation and progression of cervical cancer pathogenesis. Human papilloma virus infection is found as a major cause of cervical cancer. Other molecular and biochemical alterations as well as genetic and epigenetic changes are related cervical cancer progression. Current treatment options often have severe side effects and toxicities thus, new adjuvant agents having synergistic effects and ability to decrease different side effects and toxicities are needed. Melatonin is an indolamine compound secreted from the pineal gland which shows wide range anticancer activities. A large amount of studies indicated inhibitory effects of melatonin against various types of cancers. In addition, experimental evidence reports inhibitory effects of melatonin as an adjuvant therapy on cervical cancer by targeting a sequence of different molecular mechanisms. Herein, for first time, we summarized anticervical cancer effects of melatonin and its underlying molecular mechanisms.
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- Rana Shafabakhsh
- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Cellular and Structural Biology, University of Texas Health Science, Center, San Antonio, Texas
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Okonkwo CO, Ohaeri OC, Atangwho IJ. Haematological changes in rats exposed to insecticidal oils from the leaves of Cassia occidentalis and Euphorbia milii. Heliyon 2019; 5:e01746. [PMID: 31193578 PMCID: PMC6536728 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Revised: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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This study analysed the effect of insecticidal oils obtained from the leaves of Cassia occidentalis and Euphorbia milii on haematological indices in rats. It also evaluated the extent ethyl ether anaesthesia affects the concentration of haematological indices in experimental rats. Oils were extracted from both plants via soxhlet and administered to Wistar rats orally once a week, for 2 weeks. Fifty-six rats were divided into two groups (28 rats each), these were further divided into seven (7) groups of four rats each. The control group (A) received feed and water only, Groups B1, B2, and B3 received 1500 mg/kg, 3000 mg/kg and 5000 mg/kg body weight of C. occidentalis oil extract, respectively, and similarly, groups C1, C2 and C3 received 1500 mg/kg, 3000 mg/kg and 5000 mg/kg body weight of E. milii oil extracts. The first set was sacrificed under mild ethyl ether anaesthesia, while the second set was sacrificed without any anaesthetic agent. Thereafter, whole blood was drawn and analysed for changes in haematological indices. Both oils caused a significant (P < 0.05) decrease in white blood cells (WBC) and platelet counts at 5000 mg/kg body weight relative to the control in both unanaesthetised and anaesthetised rats. In addition, a significant decrease in MCH, MCHC and in Red Blood Cell counts and Packed Cell Volume was also observed in unanaesthetised rats exposed to E. milii oil and C. occidentalis oil respectively at 5000 mg/kg body weight relative to the control. Since insecticides are usually applied at much lower concentrations, the plant oils may be considered safe for use as insecticidal agents.
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Ebaid H, Bashandy SAE, Alhazza IM, Hassan I, Al-Tamimi J. Efficacy of a Methanolic Extract of Adansonia digitata Leaf in Alleviating Hyperglycemia, Hyperlipidemia, and Oxidative Stress of Diabetic Rats. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:2835152. [PMID: 30984778 PMCID: PMC6431509 DOI: 10.1155/2019/2835152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2018] [Revised: 01/01/2019] [Accepted: 02/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Traditionally, in many countries, various parts of the Adansonia digitata (A. digitata) tree have been used in the treatment of many clinical ailments including diarrhea and dysentery. The phytochemical screening has indicated that the leaf extract of A. digitata contains flavonoids, saponins, mucilage, steroids, and alkaloids. Thus, this paper aims to evaluate the hyperglycaemic and hypolipidaemic effects of methanolic extract of A. digitata leaves (200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg) in diabetic rats. The extract was administered orally for six weeks in the streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. The treatment with the extract caused a significant reduction in the blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), interleukin 6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels by 46.7%, 46.15%, 48.91%, 43%, 60%, 66%, 45.45%, and 30.4%, respectively, as compared to the diabetic group after the sixth week of treatment. The leaf extract also mitigated the decline of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) level, RBCs count, hemoglobin level, packed cell volume (PCV %), and erythropoietin concentration in diabetic rats by 31%, 33.25%, 24.72%, 51.42%, and 220.68% with respect to the diabetic group. Also, the extract maintained the level of antioxidant enzymes, catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), and reduced glutathione (GSH) in the diabetic rats. It also reduced the elevation in the white blood corpuscles (WBC) count in the STZ-induced diabetic rats. Our study, therefore, indicates that methanolic extract of A. digitata leaf exerts strong antidiabetic and hypolipidaemic properties in a dose-dependent manner by improving the hematological properties and redox parameters in the experimental diabetic rats.
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- Hossam Ebaid
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Division, National Research Centre, 33 EL Bohouth St., Dokki, Cairo, P.O. 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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da Silva Moreira S, Tamashiro LK, Jorge BC, da Silva Balin P, Heredia-Vieira SC, de Almeida GL, Cardoso CAL, Kassuya CAL, Arena AC. Toxicological safety evaluation in acute and 28-day studies of aqueous extract from Serjania marginata Casar. (Sapindaceae) leaves in rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 231:197-204. [PMID: 30453050 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2018] [Revised: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Serjania marginata Casar. (Sapindaceae) is a species traditionally known to be used for the treatment of gastric pain and inflammatory symptoms. AIM OF THIS STUDY Due to the therapeutic importance of this species, this study investigated the toxicological effects of S. marginata leaves (AESM), after a single and a repeated exposure in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS For the acute toxicity test, 2000 mg/kg of AESM was administered to male and female rats by gavage, whereas for subacute toxicity test, 30, 150, or 750 mg/kg of AESM were used. RESULTS No evidence of toxicity was observed in the animals acutely exposed to the extract, indicating that the LD50 is higher than 2000 mg/kg. After the repeated administration of AESM the hematological and biochemical parameters were unaltered, except the erythrocytes number and albumin levels in the exposed animals. Moreover, daily administration of this extract caused alteration on kidney histology. AESM also induced an increase of abnormal sperm, however the other reproductive parameters analyzed, in both sexes, were not altered by the treatment. CONCLUSION Although AESM was not toxic after a single exposure, its use after prolonged periods affected some analyzed parameters, indicating that precautions should be taken when it is given over longer periods.
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- Department of Morphology, Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu, UNESP - Univ. Estadual Paulista - Botucatu, São Paulo State, Brazil.
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- Department of Morphology, Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu, UNESP - Univ. Estadual Paulista - Botucatu, São Paulo State, Brazil.
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- Department of Morphology, Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu, UNESP - Univ. Estadual Paulista - Botucatu, São Paulo State, Brazil.
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- Department of Morphology, Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu, UNESP - Univ. Estadual Paulista - Botucatu, São Paulo State, Brazil.
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- Center for Natural Resource Studies, Mato Grosso do Sul State University, UEMS - Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil.
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- Center for Natural Resource Studies, Mato Grosso do Sul State University, UEMS - Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil.
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- Department of Morphology, Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu, UNESP - Univ. Estadual Paulista - Botucatu, São Paulo State, Brazil.
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Singh S, Singh DK, Meena A, Dubey V, Masood N, Luqman S. Rutin protects t‑butyl hydroperoxide-induced oxidative impairment via modulating the Nrf2 and iNOS activity. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 55:92-104. [PMID: 30668448 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2018.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2017] [Revised: 05/21/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rutin (quercetin-3-O-rutinoside), a flavonoid, is predominantly found in the buckwheat, cranberries, mulberry and citrus fruits. It is used as a restorative in the preparation of herbal medicine, multivitamin and known to reduce the fate of heart attack. HYPOTHESIS We aimed to elucidate whether rutin attenuates oxidative stress and its possible mechanism of action in ameliorating the deleterious effect of t-BHP. We also provide evidence that rutin protects the antioxidant status of erythrocytes and liver via Nrf2 and iNOS pathway from oxidative stress. STUDY DESIGN/METHOD Human erythrocytes and mice liver were used for the evaluation of rutin's effect against t-BHP induced oxidative stress. The non-enzymatic (GSH, MDA, -CO, -SH) and enzymatic stress markers (SOD, CAT, GPx, GR and GST) were estimated by the colorimetric method. The level of Nrf2, iNOS, liver marker enzymes, triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, albumin, BUN was measured using ELISA kits. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) was quantified using flow cytometry and fluorometry. RT-PCR was used for the quantification of Nrf2 and iNOS expression levels in the liver tissue of mice. In silico studies were done through receptor-ligand binding interaction. RESULTS Pre-treatment with the rutin ameliorated the toxic effect of t-BHP by modulating the basal level of GSH, -SH, MDA and -CO significantly (p < 0.01) with respect to untreated control. Rutin also protected the erythrocytes against the t-BHP-induced oxidative stress as evidenced by augmented activity of antioxidant enzymes (CAT, SOD, GPX, GR and GST). Furthermore, at the highest tested concentration (16.3 µM), it protected the morphology of the erythrocytes by decreasing the ROS level (p < 0.01). In addition, the lower MEF values of rutin (0.520 ± 0.005) alone or along with t-BHP (0.630 ± 0.021) indicated its non-toxic and protective behavior. The qPCR analyses revealed that t-BHP potently up-regulates the iNOS and down regulate the Nrf2 expression which was ameliorated with rutin treatment in a dose-dependent manner like silymarin. CONCLUSION Our findings demonstrate that rutin potentiates its beneficial aspect by displaying a profound role in iNOS-Nrf2 signaling pathway. Accordingly, it may be concluded that the dietary factors wherein rutin is an ingredient could be helpful in the maintenance of the intracellular redox-homeostasis and thus may be effective against oxidative stress related secondary complications.
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- Molecular Bioprospection Department of Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Molecular Bioprospection Department of Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Molecular Bioprospection Department of Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Molecular Bioprospection Department of Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Molecular Bioprospection Department of Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Molecular Bioprospection Department of Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Donmez HH, Donmez N, Kısadere I, Undag I. Protective effect of quercetin on some hematological parameters in rats exposed to cadmium. Biotech Histochem 2019; 94:381-386. [PMID: 30822167 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2019.1574027] [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] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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We investigated the effects of quercetin (Q) on some hematological parameters and determined the percentage of alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase (ANAE) positive lymphocytes in rats that had been exposed to cadmium (Cd). Thirty male Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups: control (C), quercetin (Q), cadmium (Cd) and Q + Cd (CdQ). Blood samples were taken to assess erythrocytes (RBC), leukocytes (WBC), hemoglobin levels (Hb), hematocrit values (Hct), platelets (PLT), alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase (ANAE) positive lymphocytes. RBC, Hb, Hct; the number of PLT significantly decreased in the Cd group. To the contrary, these parameters were increased significantly in the CdQ group compared to the Cd group. Although we found a significant increase in total WBC count and neutrophil percentage, the number of lymphocytes decreased in the Cd group compared to the other three groups. Also, the percentage of peripheral blood ANAE positive lymphocytes decreased significantly in the Cd group (p < 0.05). Q exhibits positive effects on some hematological characteristics and the percentage of ANAE positive lymphocyte in cases of acute CD toxicity.
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- H H Donmez
- a Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Selcuk , Konya , Turkey
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- b Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Selcuk , Konya , Turkey
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- c Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Balıkesir , Balıkesir , Turkey
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- a Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Selcuk , Konya , Turkey
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Ekperikpe US, Owolabi OJ, Olapeju BI. Effects of Parkia biglobosa aqueous seed extract on some biochemical, haematological and histopathological parameters in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 228:1-10. [PMID: 30218811 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2018] [Revised: 08/12/2018] [Accepted: 09/11/2018] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Parkia biglobosa seeds are used to treat diabetes and complications hence this study. AIM This study investigated the effects of Parkia biglobosa aqueous seed extract on some biochemical, haematological and histopathological indices in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Wistar rats of either sex (180-300 g) were fasted overnight and diabetes mellitus induced using streptozotocin 40 mg/kg IP. Diabetes mellitus (fasting blood glucose ≥ 200 mg/dl) was confirmed 48 h later. The rats were randomly grouped into six groups (n = 5): Group 1 (diabetic untreated control), group 2 (Parkia biglobosa 200 mg/kg), group 3 (Parkia biglobosa 400 mg/kg). group 4 (Parkia biglobosa 800 mg/kg), group 5 (glibenclamide 5 mg/kg as standard drug control) and group 6 (normoglycaemic control). They were treated daily. Acute toxicity study and phytochemical screening were also performed. Fourteen days later, they were sacrificed under chloroform anaesthesia. Vital organs (kidneys, liver and pancreas) and blood samples were obtained for histopathological, biochemical and haematological analysis. RESULTS Parkia biglobosa aqueous seed extract at the various doses caused significant (P < 0.05) elevations in red blood cell parameters in comparison to the diabetic control. The mean cell volume did not differ significantly from the diabetic control while 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg doses of the extract did not significantly modify the HCT levels. Treatment with Parkia biglobosa significantly (P < 0.05) lowered white blood cell and platelet counts in comparison to the diabetic control. Liver enzymes and total bilirubin levels were significantly (P < 0.05) reduced while total protein increased in the treated diabetic rats in comparison to controls. Treatment with Parkia biglobosa extract significantly (P < 0.05) increased bicarbonate and sodium ion levels while decreasing potassium ion levels. Chloride levels were not significantly different from the diabetic control. CONCLUSION These data suggest that Parkia biglobosa ameliorates biochemical, haematological and histopathological changes associated with diabetes mellitus.
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- Ubong S Ekperikpe
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Benin, Benin city, Nigeria.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Benin, Benin city, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Benin, Benin city, Nigeria
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Hozayen WG, Mahmoud AM, Desouky EM, El-Nahass ES, Soliman HA, Farghali AA. Cardiac and pulmonary toxicity of mesoporous silica nanoparticles is associated with excessive ROS production and redox imbalance in Wistar rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 109:2527-2538. [PMID: 30551513 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.11.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2018] [Revised: 11/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/25/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) represent one of the most promising drug delivery systems. MSNs have attracted considerable attention in recent years both in industry and biomedicine due to their unique properties. Thus, evaluation of the toxic effects of MSNs is necessary before the biomedical and clinical applications. We investigated the in vivo effect of MSNs on the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), antioxidant defenses and histology of the heart and lung. Rats received 25, 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg body weight of synthesized MSNs intraperitoneally for 30 days and samples were collected for analysis. MSNs induced significant increase in serum cardiac function markers, tumor necrosis factor alpha and lipids. MSNs-induced rats exhibited anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukocytosis, significantly increased ROS, malondialdehyde and nitric oxide, and declined antioxidant defenses in the heart and lung of rats. In addition, MSNs induced histological alterations in the heart and lung of rats. In conclusion, our results demonstrated that MSNs induce cardiotoxicity and pulmonary toxicity via excessive generation of ROS, suppressed antioxidants, inflammation and histological alterations. Further investigations are recommended to understand the molecular mechanism underlying the toxic effects of MSNs and to improve the performance of nanomedicine.
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- Walaa G Hozayen
- Biochemistry Division, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Egypt; Biotechnology and Life Sciences Department, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences (PSAS), Beni-Suef University, Egypt
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- Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Egypt.
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- Biochemistry Division, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Division, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Egypt
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- Materials Science and Nanotechnology Department, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences (PSAS), Beni-Suef University, Egypt
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Effects of amlodipine and valsartan on glibenclamide-treated streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 106:566-574. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.06.152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2018] [Revised: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Sierra-Campos E, Valdez-Solana MA, Campos-Almazan MI. Nitrate and nitrite in drinking water affect antioxidant enzymes in erythrocytes of rats. UKRAINIAN BIOCHEMICAL JOURNAL 2018. [DOI: 10.15407/ubj90.04.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Jelić M, Mandić A, Kladar N, Sudji J, Božin B, Srdjenović B. Lipid Peroxidation, Antioxidative Defense and Level of 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine in Cervical Cancer Patients. J Med Biochem 2018; 37:336-345. [PMID: 30598631 PMCID: PMC6298469 DOI: 10.1515/jomb-2017-0053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2017] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background Oxidative stress has been associated with cervical cancer. Our aim was to examine lipid peroxidation and the extent of oxidative stress in women diagnosed with different stages of cervical cancer in order to evaluate its potential role in the evolution of cancer. Methods We measured the concentration of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, activities of antioxidative enzymes and 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine in 153 subjects. Enzymatic activity as well as TBARS concentration were measured spectrophotometrically, while 8-OHdG was determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. PPatients were categorized: group II H-SIL; group III FIGO Ia-Ib and group IV FIGO IIa-IV. Results Our results showed highly significant increase in the level of lipid peroxidation in group IV when com pared to the control group, group II and group III (p<0.001). Activity of superoxide dismutase was also significantly higher in group IV when compared to control group (p<0.01), group II (p<0.01) and group III (p<0.05). Activity of catalase was also significantly higher in group IV when compared to control group (p<0.005), group II (p<0.005) and group III (p<0.05). Activity of glutathione-S-transferase was also significantly higher in group IV when compared to control group (p<0.05), group II (p<0.05) and group III (p<0.05). Activities of glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase showed no significant differences among the groups. Level of 8-OHdG was significantly higher in group IV than in the other groups (p<0.01). Conclusions It can be concluded that oxidative stress is possibly involved in the pathogenesis of cervical cancer, demonstrated by increased lipid peroxidation and an altered antioxidant defense system and higher levels of 8-OHdG.
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- Marija Jelić
- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Novi Sad, Serbia.,Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Novi Sad, Serbia.,Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Novi Sad, Serbia
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WITHDRAWN: The ameliorative effect of p-coumaric acid and gallic acid on oxidative stress and hematological abnormalities in a rat model of type 2 diabetes. Vet Anim Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vas.2018.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Germoush MO, Othman SI, Al-Qaraawi MA, Al-Harbi HM, Hussein OE, Al-Basher G, Alotaibi MF, Elgebaly HA, Sandhu MA, Allam AA, Mahmoud AM. Umbelliferone prevents oxidative stress, inflammation and hematological alterations, and modulates glutamate-nitric oxide-cGMP signaling in hyperammonemic rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 102:392-402. [PMID: 29573618 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.03.104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Revised: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 03/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a serious neuropsychiatric complication that occurs as a result of liver failure. Umbelliferone (UMB; 7-hydroxycoumarin) is a natural product with proven hepatoprotective activity; however, nothing has yet been reported on its protective effect against hyperammonemia, the main culprit behind the symptoms of HE. Here, we evaluated the effect of UMB against ammonium chloride (NH4Cl)-induced hyperammonemia, oxidative stress, inflammation and hematological alterations in rats. We demonstrated the modulatory role of UMB on the glutamate-nitric oxide (NO)-cGMP pathways in the cerebrum of rats. Rats received intraperitoneal injections of NH4Cl (3 times/week) for 8 weeks and concomitantly received 50 mg/kg UMB. NH4Cl-induced rats showed significantly elevated blood ammonia and liver function markers. Lipid peroxidation and NO were increased in the liver and cerebrum of rats while the antioxidant defenses were declined. UMB significantly reduced blood ammonia, liver function markers, lipid peroxidation and NO, and enhanced the antioxidant defenses in NH4Cl-induced rats. UMB significantly prevented anemia, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia and prolongation of PT and aPTT. Hyperammonemic rats showed elevated levels of cerebral TNF-α, IL-1β and glutamine as well as increased activity and expression of Na+/K+-ATPase, effects that were significantly reversed by UMB. In addition, UMB down-regulated nitric oxide synthase and soluble guanylate cyclase in the cerebrum of hyperammonemic rats. In conclusion, this study provides evidence that UMB protects against hyperammonemia via attenuation of oxidative stress and inflammation. UMB prevents hyperammonemia associated hematological alterations and therefore represents a promising protective agent against the deleterious effects of excess ammonia.
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- Mousa O Germoush
- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Jouf University, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Physiology Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Jouf University, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia
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- Biomedical Sciences Department, Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, PMAS, Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt; Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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Erythrocytes as a biological model for screening of xenobiotics toxicity. Chem Biol Interact 2017; 279:73-83. [PMID: 29128605 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2017.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2017] [Revised: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Erythrocytes are the main cells in circulation. They are devoid of internal membrane structures and easy to be isolated and handled providing a good model for different assays. Red blood cells (RBCs) plasma membrane is a multi-component structure that keeps the cell morphology, elasticity, flexibility and deformability. Alteration of membrane structure upon exposure to xenobiotics could induce various cellular abnormalities and releasing of intracellular components. Therefore the morphological changes and extracellular release of haemoglobin [hemolysis] and increased content of extracellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) [as signs of membrane stability] could be used to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of various molecules. The nucleated RBCs from birds, fish and amphibians can be used to evaluate genotoxicity of different xenobiotics using comet, DNA fragmentation and micronucleus assays. The RBCs could undergo programmed cell death (eryptosis) in response to injury providing a useful model to analyze some mechanisms of toxicity that could be implicated in apoptosis of nucleated cells. Erythrocytes are vulnerable to peroxidation making it a good biological membrane model for analyzing the oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation of various xenobiotics. The RBCs contain a large number of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants. The changes of the RBCs antioxidant capacity could reflect the capability of xenobiotics to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) resulting in oxidative damage of tissue. These criteria make RBCs a valuable in vitro model to evaluate the cytotoxicity of different natural or synthetic and organic or inorganic molecules by cellular damage measures.
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Habibu B, Makun H, Yaqub L, Buhari H, Aluwong T, Kawu M. Comparative evaluation of haematological parameters and erythrocyte membrane stability in pregnant and lactating goats in different seasons of tropical Savannah. Theriogenology 2017; 99:30-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2017] [Revised: 04/28/2017] [Accepted: 05/02/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Commiphora molmol Modulates Glutamate-Nitric Oxide-cGMP and Nrf2/ARE/HO-1 Pathways and Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Hematological Alterations in Hyperammonemic Rats. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2017; 2017:7369671. [PMID: 28744340 PMCID: PMC5506469 DOI: 10.1155/2017/7369671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Revised: 05/21/2017] [Accepted: 05/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Hyperammonemia is a serious complication of liver disease and may lead to encephalopathy and death. This study investigated the effects of Commiphora molmol resin on oxidative stress, inflammation, and hematological alterations in ammonium chloride- (NH4Cl-) induced hyperammonemic rats, with an emphasis on the glutamate-NO-cGMP and Nrf2/ARE/HO-1 signaling pathways. Rats received NH4Cl and C. molmol for 8 weeks. NH4Cl-induced rats showed significant increase in blood ammonia, liver function markers, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). Concurrent supplementation of C. molmol significantly decreased circulating ammonia, liver function markers, and TNF-α in hyperammonemic rats. C. molmol suppressed lipid peroxidation and nitric oxide and enhanced the antioxidant defenses in the liver, kidney, and cerebrum of hyperammonemic rats. C. molmol significantly upregulated Nrf2 and HO-1 and decreased glutamine and nitric oxide synthase, soluble guanylate cyclase, and Na+/K+-ATPase expression in the cerebrum of NH4Cl-induced hyperammonemic rats. Hyperammonemia was also associated with hematological and coagulation system alterations. These alterations were reversed by C. molmol. Our findings demonstrated that C. molmol attenuates ammonia-induced liver injury, oxidative stress, inflammation, and hematological alterations. This study points to the modulatory effect of C. molmol on glutamate-NO-cGMP and Nrf2/ARE/HO-1 pathways in hyperammonemia. Therefore, C. molmol might be a promising protective agent against hyperammonemia.
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Abd-Ellatef GEF, Ahmed OM, Abdel-Reheim ES, Abdel-Hamid AHZ. Ulva lactuca polysaccharides prevent Wistar rat breast carcinogenesis through the augmentation of apoptosis, enhancement of antioxidant defense system, and suppression of inflammation. BREAST CANCER-TARGETS AND THERAPY 2017; 9:67-83. [PMID: 28280387 PMCID: PMC5340250 DOI: 10.2147/bctt.s125165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recently, several research studies have been focused on the isolation and function of the polysaccharides derived from different algal species, which revealed multiple biological activities such as antioxidant and antitumor activities. This study assesses the possible breast cancer chemopreventive properties of common seaweeds, sea lettuce, Ulva lactuca (ulvan) polysaccharides using in vitro bioassays on human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) and an in vivo animal model of breast carcinogenesis. METHODS Cytotoxic effect of ulvan polysaccharides on MCF-7 was tested in vitro. For an in vivo investigation, a single dose of 25 mg/kg body weight 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA) and ulvan polysaccharides (50 mg/kg body weight every other day) for 10 weeks were administered orally to the Wistar rats. RESULTS Deleterious histopathological alterations in breast tissues including papillary cyst adenoma and hyperplasia of ductal epithelial lining with intraluminal necrotic materials and calcifications were observed in the DMBA-administered group. These lesions were prevented in the DMBA-administered group treated with ulvan polysaccharides. The immunohistochemical sections depicted that the treatment of DMBA-administered rats with ulvan polysaccharides markedly increased the lowered pro-apoptotic protein, p53, and decreased the elevated anti-apoptotic marker, bcl2, expression in the breast tissue. The elevated lipid peroxidation and the suppressed antioxidant enzyme activities in DMBA-administered control were significantly prevented by the treatment with ulvan polysaccharides. The elevated levels of inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α and nitric oxide were significantly ameliorated in DMBA-administered rats treated with ulvan polysaccharides as compared to DMBA-administered control. CONCLUSION In conclusion, ulvan polysaccharides at the level of initiation and promotion might have potential chemopreventive effects against breast carcinogenesis. These preventive effects may be mediated through the augmentation of apoptosis, suppression of oxidative stress and inflammation, and enhancement of antioxidant defense system.
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- Gamal-Eldein F Abd-Ellatef
- Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Division, Therapeutic Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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- Division of Physiology, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Division of Physiology, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Division, Therapeutic Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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Tauheed AM, Shittu SH, Suleiman MM, Habibu B, Kawu MU, Kobo PI, Yusuf PO. In vivo ameliorative effects of methanol leaf extract of Lawsonia inermis Linn on experimental Trypanosoma congolense infection in Wistar rats. Int J Vet Sci Med 2016; 4:33-40. [PMID: 30255037 PMCID: PMC6149255 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijvsm.2016.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Revised: 10/19/2016] [Accepted: 10/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the ameliorative effect of Lawsonia inermis Linn used traditionally against trypanosomosis. Twenty-five adult Wistar rats of both sex were individually infected intraperitoneally (IP) with 106Trypanosoma congolense per ml of blood. Following establishment of infection, the rats were randomly divided into five groups of 5 rats each. Rats in groups I, II, and III were treated with 125, 250 and 500 mg/kg of the extract, respectively, while rats in groups IV and V were treated with 3.5 mg/kg and 2 ml/kg of diminazene aceturate (DM) once and physiological buffered saline, respectively. All treatments except DM were given orally for 7 days IP. The antitrypanosomal effect of the plant was assessed by observing the level of parasitaemia daily, packed cell volume (PCV) weekly, erythrocyte osmotic fragility (EOF) and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration on day 21. Phytochemical screening of the extract revealed the presence of alkaloids, carbohydrates, triterpenes, steroids, cardiac glycosides, saponins, tannins and flavonoids. The extract significantly (P < 0.05) reduced levels of parasitaemia at 250 mg/kg. PCV was higher (P > 0.05) in extract treated groups but significantly higher (P < 0.05) in group II at week 2 when compared to group V. Rats in group II had significantly lower values of EOF and MDA when compared with groups IV and V. Thus, the leaf of L. inermis has in addition to an antitrypanosomal effect against T. congolense in rats, an attenuating effect on the trypanosomosis pathology probably mediated via protection of the erythrocyte membrane against trypanosome-induced oxidative damage to the erythrocytes.
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Key Words
- ANOVA, analysis of variance
- Antioxidant
- Antitrypanosomal
- EOF, erythrocyte osmotic fragility
- Erythrocyte osmotic fragility
- IP, intraperitoneal
- L, lawsonia
- MDA, malondialdehyde
- Malondialdehyde
- PCV, packed cell volume
- PSS, physiological buffered saline
- Phytochemistry
- SEM, standard error of mean
- T, trypanosoma
- TBA, thiobarbituric acid
- TCA, trichloroacetic acid
- US, United States
- kDNA, kinetoplast deoxyribonucleic acid
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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Cytotoxic and antioxidative potentials of ethanolic extract of Eugenia uniflora L. (Myrtaceae) leaves on human blood cells. Biomed Pharmacother 2016; 84:614-621. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.09.089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2016] [Revised: 09/18/2016] [Accepted: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Karki K, Pande D, Negi R, Khanna RS, Khanna HD. An Assessment of Oxidative Damage and Non-Enzymatic Antioxidants Status Alteration in Relation to Disease Progression in Breast Diseases. Med Sci (Basel) 2016; 4:medsci4040017. [PMID: 29083381 PMCID: PMC5635796 DOI: 10.3390/medsci4040017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2016] [Revised: 10/13/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The present study was aimed to evaluate the levels of oxidative stress markers in breast diseases by measuring the 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and total antioxidant status (TAS) alterations in relation to cell proliferation activity and disease progression. Significant increases in the level of the oxidative damage marker 8-OHdG and cell proliferation activity were observed in breast carcinoma patients in comparison to benign and normal controls, which were accompanied by a significant decrease in non-enzymatic antioxidants and TAS concentrations (p < 0.05). 8-OHdG and cell proliferation levels were negatively correlated with non-enzymatic antioxidants, namely, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E levels and total antioxidant activity. Altered levels of biomarkers of oxidative stress and cell proliferation activity among the malignant, the benign, and the controls suggest a correlation of increased oxidative stress and cell proliferation activity in the progression of disease in breast carcinoma patients. In conclusion, our results showed that the characterized biomarkers (i.e., low levels of vitamin A, C and D, and the TAS status; and high levels of 8-OHdG) could be used as a suitable method for detecting subjects with malignant and benign breast diseases.
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- Kanchan Karki
- Centre for Excellence for mountain Biology, Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology, Haldi 263146, India.
- Department of Biophysics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India.
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India.
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India.
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India.
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Ige AO, Adewoye EO. Oral Magnesium Treatment Reduces Anemia and Levels of Inflammatory Markers in Experimental Diabetes. J Diet Suppl 2016; 14:76-88. [PMID: 27459339 DOI: 10.1080/19390211.2016.1205700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Magnesium has been reported to improve glucose utilization in diabetes mellitus. However, information on its effects on anemic and inflammatory markers in diabetes mellitus is limited. This study investigated the effect of oral magnesium (Mg) treatment on some markers of anemia and inflammation in 25 male Wistar rats. Rats (200 ± 15 g) were randomly divided into five groups (n = 5). Group 1 was control (received orally 0.2 mL distilled water daily), group 2 (Diabetic Untreated), group 3 (Diabetic Mg treated-100 mg/kg bw), group 4 (Diabetic Mg treated-250 mg/kg bw), group 5 (Diabetic Insulin treated-1 IU/kg bw). Diabetes was induced with a single dose of alloxan (100 mg/kg intraperitoneal (i.p.)). All treatments were done for 14 days. Anemic and inflammatory markers were investigated on blood samples obtained from each animal using standard laboratory methods. Significant increase (p < 0.05) in total white blood cell (WBC) count was observed in diabetic untreated rats (7.67 ± 0.397 × 109/L) compared to control (5.88 ± 0.25 × 109/L), DMg 100 (5.86 ± 0.74 × 109/L) and DMg 250 (5.06 ± 0.78 × 109/L). Hemoglobin concentration, packed cell volume (PCV) and red blood cell (RBC) count was decreased (p < 0.05) in DU compared to control, DMg 100, and DI rats. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was significantly increased (p < 0.05) in DU compared to control, DMg 100, DMg 250, and DI groups. Fibrinogen level was increased (p < 0.05) in DU rats (0.44 ± 0.02 g/dL) compared to control(0.26 ± 0.02 g/dL). Values obtained in DMg 100 (0.30 ± 0.03 g/dL), DMg 250 (0.22 ± 0.04 g/dL), and DI (0.36 ± 0.02 g/dL) rats were comparable to control (0.26 ± 0.02 g/dL). Total protein, albumin, and globulin levels were decreased in DU rats compared to normal control, DMg 100, DMg 250, and DI rats. In conclusion, anemia and increased hematologic and metabolic inflammatory markers may be associated with untreated diabetes mellitus. Treatment of alloxan-induced diabetic rats with magnesium improved the anemic state and reduced hematologic and metabolic inflammatory markers.
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Affiliation(s)
- A O Ige
- a Applied and Environmental Physiology Unit , Department of Physiology , University of Ibadan , Ibadan , Nigeria
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- a Applied and Environmental Physiology Unit , Department of Physiology , University of Ibadan , Ibadan , Nigeria
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