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Hu B, Hu H, Peng D, Wei Z, Wang Q, Kuang H. Phytochemical components analysis and hypolipidemic effect on hyperlipidemia mice of the aerial parts from Allium sativum. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1422857. [PMID: 39119464 PMCID: PMC11306067 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1422857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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Background The bulbs of Allium sativum are widely used as food or seasoning (garlic), while they have also been utilized as a famous traditional medicine since ancient eras for the treatment of scabies, tuberculosis, pertussis, diarrhea and dysentery, etc. However, very few studies focus on their abundant aerial parts, which are normally discarded during the harvest season. Methods The hyperlipidemic mice model has been used to study the lipid-lowering effect of the aerial parts in this article. 180 mice were randomly divided into 18 groups, including blank control (BC), model (Mod), positive control (PC), and low-, medium-, and high-dose groups of the crude extract, petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, n-butanol, and residual water extracts (corresponding to CE, PEE, EAE, NBE, WE), with 10 mice in each group. The preventive effects of the extracts on hyperlipidemic mice lasted for four weeks. Ultra performance liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q/TOF-MS) and gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) were used to analyze the chemical components of NBE and PEE respectively. Results The results of the mice experiment showed that n-butanol extract (NBE) and petroleum ether extract (PEE) from the aerial parts could significantly reduce the contents of total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) in serum of hyperlipidemic mice, and increase the contents of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). They could enhance the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in liver and reduce the level of malondialdehyde (MDA). At the same time, they could improve steatosis and inflammation of liver cells. The results of phytochemical components analysis showed that NBE was rich in organic acids, flavonoids and nitrogen-containing constituents, while PEE contained organic sulfur compounds, aliphatic acids and derivatives, alkaloids, phytosterols, etc. Conclusion These results support that the aerial parts of A. sativum are an interesting source of bioactive ingredients that may be useful in the prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia.
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- Bin Hu
- National Engineering Research Center for Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine-Hakka Medical Resources Branch, School of Pharmacy, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine-Hakka Medical Resources Branch, School of Pharmacy, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
- Ganzhou People's Hospital, Ganzhou, China
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- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Standardized Processing of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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Wang X, Xing X, Huang P, Zhang Z, Zhou Z, Liang L, Yao R, Wu X, Yang L. A Chinese classical prescription Xuefu Zhuyu decoction in the treatment of coronary heart disease: An overview. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28919. [PMID: 38617912 PMCID: PMC11015425 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28919] [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: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Background Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and is a hot topic in cardiovascular disease research. Western medicine treats CHD with stent implantation, anti-angina pectoris, anti-platelet aggregation and other operations or drugs. According to the whole concept and the characteristics of syndrome differentiation, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treats CHD according to different syndromes and points out that qi deficiency and blood stasis are the basic pathogenesis of CHD. Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction (XFZYD), as a classic prescription of TCM, has certain value in the treatment of CHD, with the effects of promoting qi, activating blood circulation, dredging collaterals and relieving pain. In addition, it also exhibits advantages in high efficiency, low toxicity, high cost performance, few side effects, and high patient acceptance. Objective The therapeutic effect and mechanism of XFZYD in the treatment of CHD were searched by literature search, and the components and targets of XFZYD in the treatment of CHD were analyzed by computer simulation technology for molecular docking, providing theoretical basis for clinical treatment of CHD. Method This study comprehensively searched CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, CBM, Pubmed, Embase, Web of science and other databases, included clinical studies with efficacy evaluation indicators in hospitals according to randomization, and excluded literatures with low quality and no efficacy evaluation indicators. Clinical cases and studies, molecular mechanisms and pharmacological effects of XFZYD in the treatment of CHD were searched, and the effective ingredients and core targets of XFZYD in the treatment of CHD were docked through molecular docking, providing theoretical support for clinical treatment of CHD. Results and Conclusion Through this study, we found that XFZYD has a significant therapeutic effect in the clinical treatment of coronary heart disease, which can play a role in the treatment of CHD by inhibiting atherosclerosis, inhibiting cardiovascular remodeling, improving oxidative stress damage, improving hemorheology, improving myocardial fibrosis and other mechanisms. Through computer simulation, it was found that the main effective components of XFZYD treatment for CHD were quercetin, kaempferol and luteolin, and the key core targets were IL6, VEGFA and P53, and each component had a high VEGFA libdock score. It is speculated that VEGFA is the key target of XFZYD in the treatment of CHD. Kaempferol and VEGFA had the highest libdock score. kaempferol and IL6 have the highest number of hydrogen bonds, kaempferol and IL6 have the highest number of hydrogen bonds, which indicates that they are most stable, indicating that kaempferol is the key component of XFZYD in the treatment of CHD, which provides a theoretical basis for follow-up experimental research.
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- Xuezhen Wang
- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250014, China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
- Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
- School of Public Health, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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Zhang W, Zheng Y, Yan F, Dong M, Ren Y. Research progress of quercetin in cardiovascular disease. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1203713. [PMID: 38054093 PMCID: PMC10694509 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1203713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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Quercetin is one of the most common flavonoids. More and more studies have found that quercetin has great potential utilization value in cardiovascular diseases (CVD), such as antioxidant, antiplatelet aggregation, antibacterial, cholesterol lowering, endothelial cell protection, etc. However, the medicinal value of quercetin is mostly limited to animal models and preclinical studies. Due to the complexity of the human body and functional structure compared to animals, more research is needed to explore whether quercetin has the same mechanism of action and pharmacological value as animal experiments. In order to systematically understand the clinical application value of quercetin, this article reviews the research progress of quercetin in CVD, including preclinical and clinical studies. We will focus on the relationship between quercetin and common CVD, such as atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, ischemia reperfusion injury, heart failure, hypertension and arrhythmia, etc. By elaborating on the pathophysiological mechanism and clinical application research progress of quercetin's protective effect on CVD, data support is provided for the transformation of quercetin from laboratory to clinical application.
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- Weiwei Zhang
- Department of Oncology, Cancer Prevention and Treatment Institute of Chengdu, Chengdu Fifth People’s Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Affiliated Fifth People’s Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Chengdu, China
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- School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Geriatric Diseases Institute of Chengdu, Center for Medicine Research and Translation, Chengdu Fifth People’s Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Geriatric Diseases Institute of Chengdu, Center for Medicine Research and Translation, Chengdu Fifth People’s Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Kızılaslan N, Aydın D, Sumbul O, Koroglu R, Aygun H. The effect of quercetin on absence epilepsy in WAG/Rij rats. Neurol Res 2023:1-7. [PMID: 36972421 DOI: 10.1080/01616412.2023.2194182] [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: 03/29/2023]
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AIM In the present study, the effect of quercetin, a powerful antioxidant flavonoid, on genetic absence epilepsy was studied in WAG/Rij rats. MATERIAL AND METHOD Tripolar electrodes were implanted into WAG/Rij rats. Basal electrocorticography (ECoG) was recorded following a recovery period. After basal ECoG recording, different doses of quercetin (QRC) (25, 50 and 100 mg/kg) were injected intraperitoneally (i.p.) for 30 days. ECoG recording was continued for 31 days, three hours a day. After recording, the rats were anesthetized and euthanized through cervical dislocation and their brains were excised. Biochemically, TNF-alpha, IL-6 and NO were studied in whole rat brains. RESULTS In WAG/Rij rats, low-dose quercetin (25 mg/kg) reduced the number and duration of spike-wave discharges (SWDs) compared to the control group. However, 50 and 100 mg/kg quercetin doses increased SWDs. Duration of SWDs was prolonged only with 100 mg/kg dose. None of the quercetin doses had any effect on average amplitude of SWDs. In addition, it was observed in biochemical analyses that 25 mg/kg quercetin reduced TNF-alpha, IL-6 and NO levels compared to the control group. While TNF-alpha and IL-6 levels in rat brains were not affected by 50 or 100 mg/kg doses, both doses were found to increase NO levels in rat brains. CONCLUSION Based on the results of the present study, 25 mg/kg low-dose quercetin may have reduced absence seizures by reducing proinflammatory cytokines and NO, but high-dose quercetin may have increased absence seizures through increasing the NO level. This contrasting effect of quercetin on absence seizures needs to be investigated by advanced mechanisms.
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- Nildem Kızılaslan
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey
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- Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, Occupational Physician, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Sultan 2 Abdülhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey
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Bioactive Substances and Biological Functions in Malus hupehensis: A Review. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28020658. [PMID: 36677713 PMCID: PMC9866576 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28020658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Malus hupehensis (MH), as a natural resource, contains various active ingredients such as polyphenols, polysaccharides, proteins, amino acids, volatile substances, and other components. Increasingly, studies have indicated that MH showed a variety of biological activities, including antioxidant, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory activities, and other activities. Hence, MH has attracted wide interest because of its high medical and nutritional value. It is necessary to review the active components and biological activities of MH. This paper systematically reviewed the chemical substances, biological activities, and potential problems of MH to further promote the related research of MH and provide an important reference for its application and development in medicine and food.
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Saravanakumar K, SivaSantosh S, Sathiyaseelan A, Naveen KV, AfaanAhamed MA, Zhang X, Priya VV, MubarakAli D, Wang MH. Unraveling the hazardous impact of diverse contaminants in the marine environment: Detection and remedial approach through nanomaterials and nano-biosensors. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 433:128720. [PMID: 35366447 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Marine pollution is one of the most underlooked forms of pollution as it affects most aquatic lives and public health in the coastal area. The diverse form of the hazardous pollutant in the marine ecosystem leads the serious genetic level disorders and diseases which include cancer, diabetes, arthritis, reproductive, and neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and several microbial infections. Therefore, a recent alarming study on these pollutants, the microplastics have been voiced out in many countries worldwide, it was even found to be in the human placenta. In recent times, nanomaterials have demonstrated their potential in the detection and remediation of sensitive contaminants. In this review, we presented a comprehensive overview of the source, and distribution of diverse marine pollution on both aquatic and human health by summarizing the concentration of diverse pollutions (heavy metals, pesticides, microbial toxins, and micro/nano plastics) in marine samples such as soil, water, and seafood. Followed by emphasizing its ecotoxicological impact on aquatic animal life and coastal public health. Also discussed are the applicability and advancements of nanomaterials and nano-based biosensors in the detection, prevention, and remediation of diverse pollution in the marine ecosystem.
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- Kandasamy Saravanakumar
- Department of Bio-Health convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Bio-Health convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Bio-Health convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600048, India.
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- Department of Bio-Health convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India.
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- School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600048, India.
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- Department of Bio-Health convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, Republic of Korea.
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Abu Hafsa SH, Hassan AA. Grape seed alleviates lindane-induced oxidative stress and improves growth performance, caecal fermentation and antioxidant capacity in growing rabbits. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2022; 106:899-909. [PMID: 35088461 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This study evaluated the protective effect of grape seed on performance, caecal characteristics, blood metabolites and liver antioxidant status in lindane-treated rabbits. Four-week-old New Zealand White rabbits (n = 96) with an initial body weight of 0.750 ± 0.23 g were randomly divided into four groups (n = 24). One group was the control received only corn oil orally, while group L were received lindane daily via gavage in corn oil (4 mg/kg BW; 1/50 LD50 for oral dose), group GS was treated with 50 g grape seed /kg diet, and group LGS treated with a combination of both L and GS for 98 days. Results revealed that final body weight (FBW), average daily gain (ADG), dry matter intake and feed efficiency (FE) were similar between GS and control groups, and achieved the highest FBW and ADG, and the best FE. Caecum pH of the L group increased, while the caecum pH of the GS group decreased sharply. There was a significant increase in the concentration of total VFA, acetic acid, propionic acid and NH3 -N in the GS group, but butyric acid level decreased. GS treatment resulted in a significant increase in the concentrations of total protein, albumin and AChE. GPx, GST, CAT and SOD activity decreased, but TBARS activity significantly increased in the group L, while GS caused a significant elevation of antioxidant activity in the liver. These results confirm that the antioxidant compounds present in grape seed can alleviate the oxidative stress caused by lindane-induced hepatotoxicity and could be a useful supplement to maintain health and improve performance in rabbits.
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- Salma H Abu Hafsa
- Livestock Research Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, New Borg El-Arab, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Animal Production Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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Protective effect of aqueous leaf extracts of Chromolaena odorata and Tridax procumbens on doxorubicin-induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats. Porto Biomed J 2021; 6:e143. [PMID: 34881354 PMCID: PMC8647896 DOI: 10.1097/j.pbj.0000000000000143] [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: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background: The liver is one of the organs affected by doxorubicin toxicity. Therefore, in this study, the potential protective role of aqueous leaf extracts of Chromolaena odorata and Tridax procumbens against doxorubicin-induced hepatotoxicity was investigated. Methods: In order to achieve this, their impact on hepatic biomarkers of oxidative stress, lipid and electrolytes’ profile, and plasma biomarkers of liver functions/integrity were monitored in doxorubicin treated rats. The animals were treated with either metformin (250 mg/kg body weight orally for 14 days) or the extracts (50, 75, and 100 mg/kg orally for 14 days) and/or doxorubicin (15 mg/kg, intraperitoneal, 48 h before sacrifice). Results: The hepatic malondialdehyde, cholesterol, calcium, and sodium concentrations, and plasma activities of alanine and aspartate transaminases and alkaline phosphatase, as well as plasma albumin to globulin ratio of test control were significantly (P < .05) higher than those of all the other groups. However, the plasma albumin, total protein, globulin, and total bilirubin concentrations; hepatic concentrations of ascorbic acid, chloride, magnesium, and potassium; and hepatic activities of catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase of test control were significantly (P < .05) lower than those of all the other groups. Conclusions: Pretreatment with the extracts and metformin prevented to varying degrees, doxorubicin-induced hepatic damage, as indicated by the attenuation of doxorubicin-induced adverse alterations in hepatic biomarkers of oxidative stress, lipid and electrolyte profiles, and plasma biomarkers of hepatic function/integrity, and keeping them at near-normal values.
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Hosseini A, Razavi BM, Banach M, Hosseinzadeh H. Quercetin and metabolic syndrome: A review. Phytother Res 2021; 35:5352-5364. [PMID: 34101925 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2020] [Revised: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a complex of diseases that lead to mortality due to the development of cardiovascular problems. Quercetin, as an important flavonoid, has various properties such as decreasing blood pressure, anti-hyperlipidemia, anti-hyperglycemia, anti-oxidant, antiviral, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, neuroprotective, and cardio-protective effects. In this review article, we collected original articles from different sources such as Google Scholar, Medline, Scopus, and Pubmed, which is related to the effect of quercetin on the improvement of the signs of MetS, including elevated glucose level, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and blood pressure. According to these data, quercetin may also have a role in the management of metabolic disorders via different mechanisms such as increasing adiponectin, decreasing leptin, anti-oxidant activity, reduction of insulin resistance, the elevation of insulin level, and blocking of calcium channel. We have attempted to make some recommendations on the quercetin application in patients. However, it needs to do further clinical trials and more investigations to show the real clinical value of quercetin on metabolic syndrome.
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- Azar Hosseini
- Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Hypertension, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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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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Ikewuchi CC, Ifeanacho MO, Ikewuchi JC. Moderation of doxorubicin-induced nephrotoxicity in Wistar rats by aqueous leaf-extracts of Chromolaena odorata and Tridax procumbens. Porto Biomed J 2021; 6:e129. [PMID: 33884325 PMCID: PMC8055491 DOI: 10.1097/j.pbj.0000000000000129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The major draw-back of doxorubicin's use in chemotherapy is its toxicity on various organs including the kidneys. This study investigated the potential protective role of aqueous leaf-extracts of Chromolaena odorata and Tridax procumbens against nephrotoxicity induced by doxorubicin. METHODS To this end, their impact on plasma biomarkers of kidney function, as well as renal lipid profile, biomarkers of oxidative stress, electrolyte profile and activities of renal ATPases was monitored in doxorubicin treated rats. Metformin (250 mg/kg body weight, orally) and the extracts (50, 75 and 100 mg/kg, orally) were daily administered for 14 days; while nephrotoxicity was induced with doxorubicin (15 mg/kg, intra-peritioneally), once on the 12th day of study. RESULTS The plasma concentrations of creatinine, and urea; as well as the renal malondialdehyde, cholesterol, calcium and sodium concentrations in the Test control, were significantly (P < .05) higher than those of all the other groups. However, the renal concentrations of ascorbic acid, chloride, magnesium and potassium, and the renal activities of catalase, glutathione peroxidase superoxide dismutase, Ca2+-ATPase, Mg2+-ATPase and Na+,K+-ATPase in the Test control were significantly (P < .05) lower than those of all the other groups. CONCLUSIONS Pre-treatment with the extracts and metformin boosted endogenous antioxidants, and prevented doxorubicin-induced renal damage, as indicated by the attenuation of doxorubicin-induced renal oxidative stress, as well as the attenuation of doxorubicin-induced adverse alterations in renal cholesterol, ATPases and electrolyte balance, and plasma biomarkers of kidney function, and keeping them at near-normal values.
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B. 5323, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Deng Q, Li XX, Fang Y, Chen X, Xue J. Therapeutic Potential of Quercetin as an Antiatherosclerotic Agent in Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A Review. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2020; 2020:5926381. [PMID: 32565865 PMCID: PMC7292974 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5926381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 05/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is one of the diseases with the highest morbidity and mortality globally. It causes a huge burden on families and caregivers and high costs for medicine and surgical interventions. Given expensive surgeries and failures of most conventional treatments, medical community tries to find a more cost-effective cure. Thus, attentions have been primarily focused on food or herbs. Quercetin (Qu) extracted from food, a flavonoid component, develops potentials of alternative or complementary medicine in atherosclerosis. Due to the wide range of health benefits, researchers have considered to apply Qu as a natural compound in therapy. This review is aimed to identify the antiatherosclerosis functions of Qu in treating ASCVD such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties, effects on endothelium-dependent vasodilation, and blood lipid-lowering.
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- Qian Deng
- Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Feriani A, Hachani R, Tir M, Ghazouani L, Mufti A, Borgi MA, Allagui MS. Bifenthrin exerts proatherogenic effects via arterial accumulation of native and oxidized LDL in rats: the beneficial role of vitamin E and selenium. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:5651-5660. [PMID: 30465240 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-3771-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate, for the first time, the effects of Bifenthrin (Bif) chronic exposure on plasmatic and aortic lipid parameters disturbance and their pro-atherogenic possibility in Wistar rats. The ameliorative role of vitamin E (Vit E) and selenium (Se) were also targeted. Thus, rats were treated by gastric gavage with combination of Vit E (100 mg/kg/bw) and Se (0.25 mg/kg/bw) in alone and co-treated groups for 90 days. Apart from control and Vit E-Se groups, all the groups were subjected to Bif (3 mg/kg, via gavage) toxicity. Results showed that Bif increased markedly plasmatic and aortic total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, native LDL-apoB-100, and oxidized-LDL, compared to the control. Moreover, Bif treatment significantly increased the plasmatic levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-2, and IL-6. In addition, the densitometric quantification of protein bands showed that the amount of hepatic native LDL-receptor protein decreased significantly in the intoxicated rats compared to the control group. The expression of arterial LDL receptors (LDLRs) and scavenger receptors (CD36) was amplified owing to Bif toxicity. This harmful effect was confirmed by histological study using Oil-Red-O staining. Owing to their antioxidant capacities, Vit E and Se have maintained all the changes in plasma and aorta lipids and prevented the pro-atherogenic effect observed in Bif-treated animals.
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- Anouar Feriani
- Unité de Biochimie Macromoléculaire et Génétique, Faculté des Sciences de Gafsa, cité Zarroug, Université de Gafsa, 2112, Gafsa, Tunisia.
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- Unité de Physiologie Intégrée, Laboratoire de Pathologies Vasculaires, Faculté des Sciences de Bizerte, Université de Carthage, 7021, Jarzouna, Tunisia
- Laboratoire d'Etude de la Microcirculation (EA 3509), Faculté de Médecine Lariboisière-St. Louis, Université Paris VII, Paris, France
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- Unité de Physiologie et Environnement Aquatique, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université Tunis EL Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Unité de Biochimie Macromoléculaire et Génétique, Faculté des Sciences de Gafsa, cité Zarroug, Université de Gafsa, 2112, Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Unité de Biochimie Macromoléculaire et Génétique, Faculté des Sciences de Gafsa, cité Zarroug, Université de Gafsa, 2112, Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Unité de Biochimie Macromoléculaire et Génétique, Faculté des Sciences de Gafsa, cité Zarroug, Université de Gafsa, 2112, Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire d'Ecophysiologie Animale, Faculté des Sciences de Sfax, 3018, Sfax, Tunisia
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Wu DN, Guan L, Jiang YX, Ma SH, Sun YN, Lei HT, Yang WF, Wang QF. Microbiome and metabonomics study of quercetin for the treatment of atherosclerosis. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2019; 9:545-560. [PMID: 32038944 PMCID: PMC6987510 DOI: 10.21037/cdt.2019.12.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The molecular mechanism of quercetin in the prevention and treatment of AS has been widely reported. However, the microbial and metabolic characteristics of quercetin in AS treatment are still poorly understood. In this study, we aimed to explore the gut microbial and metabolic signatures of quercetin in AS treatment and conduct an integrative analysis on its biomechanism. METHODS An atherosclerosis mouse model was induced by a high cholesterol diet (HCD). The duration of the quercetin treatment was 12 weeks. We measured TC, TG, HDL and LDL for plasma biochemical analysis and TNF-α and IL-6 for plasma inflammatory analysis. Haematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was conducted to evaluate the aortic structure and atherosclerosis. Bacterial DNA, which was extracted from mouse faeces, was identified by the V3-V4 regions of the 16S rRNA for microbiological analysis. The HeatMap package of BTtools was applied to visualize the data of the microbial difference matrix according to the OTU results. Fecal metabolites were assessed through LC-MS. Multivariate data analysis was conducted on the normalized data with SIMCA-P+. Significantly different metabolites were extracted based on the Pearson correlation coefficients at the level of P<0.05. Key significantly changed metabolites were screened from the intersection between metabolic signatures of the normal-model and model-quercetin groups. To investigate the biological function of quercetin on AS, we identified the differential metabolic signatures of the model vs. quercetin groups and performed KEGG analyses via MBROLE, MetaboAnalyst database. RESULTS Quercetin treatment for 12 weeks significantly reduced the levels of TC (P<0.001), TG (P<0.05), HDL (P<0.001), LDL (P<0.001), TNF-α (P<0.001) and IL-6 (P<0.001) compared with the model group. HE staining indicated that quercetin could protect damaged vessels caused by HFD. Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes and Proteobacteria were dominant microbial groups in the samples. There was no significant difference between the three groups (P>0.05) at the phylum level, and the genera Phascolarctobacterium and Anaerovibrio can be regarded as the key microbiota signatures of quercetin treatment. PLS-DA results further showed that these 18 faecal metabolites (clustered in 3 groups) had significant differences between the control, model and quercetin groups throughout the 12-day treatment. According to the quantitative analysis results, 32 key metabolic signatures were screened for quercetin treatment. The main pathway in quercetin treatment is primary bile acid biosynthesis, as 3α,7α,12α,26-tetrahydroxy-5β-cholestane (C27H48O4) was defined as the most important key metabolic signature. CONCLUSIONS We explored the gut microbial and metabolic involvement of quercetin in AS treatment and suggest the association between AS and gut metabolic regulation.
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- Dong-Ning Wu
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for TCM Viscera-State Theory and Applications, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang 110847, China
- Clinical Evaluation Center, Institute of Clinical Basic Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang 110032, China
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- Biological Engineering Department, Liaoning Economy Vocational and Technical College, Shenyang 110122, China
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- Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang 110847, China
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Vovkun TV, Yanchuk PI, Shtanova LY, Veselsky SP, Filimonova NB, Komarov IV. Corvitin modulates the content of lipids in rat liver bile. UKRAINIAN BIOCHEMICAL JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.15407/ubj91.06.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Hassan AMS, Abo El-Ela FI, Abdel-Aziz AM. Investigating the potential protective effects of natural product quercetin against imidacloprid-induced biochemical toxicity and DNA damage in adults rats. Toxicol Rep 2019; 6:727-735. [PMID: 31388500 PMCID: PMC6676460 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2019.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Revised: 07/03/2019] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Imidacloprid insecticide causes hepatotoxicity, renal damage and DNA damage. Quercetin revealed a significant protective action against the toxic effects of Imidacloprid. Quercetin counteracts the imidacloprid effects on liver, Kidney and DNA damage to the normal level.
Quercetin (QT) is a natural antioxidant materials that’s possesses different type of pharmacological activities. In the current study, the protective effect QT against imidacloprid (IMD)-induced toxicity in rats was studied. The experiment included thirty-six adult male rats groups treated with QT, IMD (two different doses), their combinations and control non-treated group for 21 consecutive days. Different biochemical analysis (serum liver and kidney enzymes level, cholesterol and Glucose levels) were evaluated. DNA damage using comet assay and histopathological examination of different body organs were also screened. Treatment with IMD increased ALT, AST, serum urea, creatinine, cholesterol and Glucose levels but decreased the levels of serum total protein, albumin and body weight with induction in triacylglycerol and cholesterol levels. Animals treated with QT prior to IMD administration showed normal enzymatic levels which indicating a protective effect of QT. In addition, QT protected the different body organs from the histological changes and DNA damages induced by IMD toxicity. The present results showed the protective effect of QT as a natural material against the IMD induced toxicity at different doses.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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Khan H, Ullah H, Nabavi SM. Mechanistic insights of hepatoprotective effects of curcumin: Therapeutic updates and future prospects. Food Chem Toxicol 2018; 124:182-191. [PMID: 30529260 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2018.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Revised: 11/20/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The liver is the most essential organ of the body performing vital functions. Hepatic disorders affect the physiological and biochemical functions of the body. These disorders include hepatitis B, hepatitis C, alcoholic liver disease (ALD), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), liver cirrhosis, hepatic failure and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Drugs related hepatotoxicity is one of the major challenges facing by clinicians as it is a leading cause of liver failure. During post-marketing surveillance studies, detection and reporting of drug-induced hepatotoxicity may lead to drug withdrawal or warnings. Several mechanisms are involved in hepatotoxicity such as cell membrane disruption, initiating an immune response, alteration of cellular pathways of drug metabolism, accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), lipid peroxidation and cell death. Curcumin, the active ingredient of turmeric and exhibits therapeutic potential for the treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular disorders and various types of cancers. Curcumin is strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and thus it possesses hepatoprotective properties. Despite its low bioavailability, its hepatoprotective effects have been studied in various protocols of hepatotoxicity including acetaminophen, alcohol, lindane, carbon tetrachloride (CCL4), diethylnitrosamine and heavy metals induced hepatotoxicities. This report reviews the hepatoprotective effects of curcumin with a focus on its mechanistic insights in various hepatotoxic protocols.
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- Haroon Khan
- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, 23200, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, 23200, Pakistan
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- Applied Biotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Basili D, Zhang JL, Herbert J, Kroll K, Denslow ND, Martyniuk CJ, Falciani F, Antczak P. In Silico Computational Transcriptomics Reveals Novel Endocrine Disruptors in Largemouth Bass ( Micropterus salmoides). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2018; 52:7553-7565. [PMID: 29878769 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.8b02805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In recent years, decreases in fish populations have been attributed, in part, to the effect of environmental chemicals on ovarian development. To understand the underlying molecular events we developed a dynamic model of ovary development linking gene transcription to key physiological end points, such as gonadosomatic index (GSI), plasma levels of estradiol (E2) and vitellogenin (VTG), in largemouth bass ( Micropterus salmoides). We were able to identify specific clusters of genes, which are affected at different stages of ovarian development. A subnetwork was identified that closely linked gene expression and physiological end points and by interrogating the Comparative Toxicogenomic Database (CTD), quercetin and tretinoin (ATRA) were identified as two potential candidates that may perturb this system. Predictions were validated by investigation of reproductive associated transcripts using qPCR in ovary and in the liver of both male and female largemouth bass treated after a single injection of quercetin and tretinoin (10 and 100 μg/kg). Both compounds were found to significantly alter the expression of some of these genes. Our findings support the use of omics and online repositories for identification of novel, yet untested, compounds. This is the first study of a dynamic model that links gene expression patterns across stages of ovarian development.
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- Danilo Basili
- Institute for Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool , L69 7ZB , Liverpool , United Kingdom
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- Henan Open Laboratory of Key Subjects of Environmental and Animal Products Safety, College of Animal Science and Technology , Henan University of Science and Technology , Henan 471003 , China
- Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology, Department of Physiological Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and UF Genetics Institute , University of Florida , Gainesville , Florida 32611 , United States
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- Institute for Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool , L69 7ZB , Liverpool , United Kingdom
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- Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology, Department of Physiological Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and UF Genetics Institute , University of Florida , Gainesville , Florida 32611 , United States
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- Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology, Department of Physiological Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and UF Genetics Institute , University of Florida , Gainesville , Florida 32611 , United States
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- Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology, Department of Physiological Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and UF Genetics Institute , University of Florida , Gainesville , Florida 32611 , United States
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- Institute for Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool , L69 7ZB , Liverpool , United Kingdom
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- Institute for Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool , L69 7ZB , Liverpool , United Kingdom
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Zeni ALB, Moreira TD, Dalmagro AP, Camargo A, Bini LA, Simionatto EL, Scharf DR. Evaluation of phenolic compounds and lipid-lowering effect of Morus nigra leaves extract. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2017; 89:2805-2815. [PMID: 29236863 DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765201720160660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2016] [Accepted: 01/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Morus nigra L. (Moraceae) is a tree known as black mulberry and the leaves are used in folk medicine in the treatment of diabetes, high cholesterol and menopause symptoms. The aim of this study was to evaluate the M. nigra leaves phytochemical profile in different extractions and the hypolipidemic effect of the infusion comparing to the fenofibrate. Morus nigra infusion (MN) showed higher amounts of phenolics and flavonoids (83.85 mg/g and 79.96 µg/g, respectively), as well as antioxidant activity (83.85%) than decoction or hydromethanolic extracts. Although, decoction showed the best result for ascorbic acid (4.35 mg/100 g) than hydromethanolic or infusion (2.51 or 2.13 mg/100 g, respectively). The phenolic acids gallic, chlorogenic and caffeic and the flavonoids quercetin, rutin and catechin were found in the M. nigra extracts. Hyperlipidemic rats treated with 100, 200 or 400 mg/kg of MN decreased serum cholesterol, triglycerides and normalized lipoproteins. Furthermore, MN inhibited lipid peroxidation in liver, kidney and brain of hyperlipidemic rats. This study provides evidence that M. nigra leaves extracts are rich in polyphenols, mainly chlorogenic acid, which normalized hyperlipidemic disturbance. The results suggest a potential therapeutic effect of the M. nigra leaves infusion on dislipidemic condition and related oxidative stress.
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- Ana Lúcia B Zeni
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Departamento de Química, Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Rua Antônio da Veiga, 140, 89030-903 Blumenau, SC, Brazil.,Departamento de Ciências Naturais, Laboratório de Avaliação de Substâncias Bioativas, Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Rua Antônio da Veiga, 140, 89030-903 Blumenau, SC, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Departamento de Química, Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Rua Antônio da Veiga, 140, 89030-903 Blumenau, SC, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Departamento de Química, Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Rua Antônio da Veiga, 140, 89030-903 Blumenau, SC, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Naturais, Laboratório de Avaliação de Substâncias Bioativas, Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Rua Antônio da Veiga, 140, 89030-903 Blumenau, SC, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Naturais, Laboratório de Avaliação de Substâncias Bioativas, Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Rua Antônio da Veiga, 140, 89030-903 Blumenau, SC, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Departamento de Química, Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Rua Antônio da Veiga, 140, 89030-903 Blumenau, SC, Brazil.,Laboratório de Cromatografia, Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Rua São Paulo, 3250, 89030-000 Blumenau, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cromatografia, Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Rua São Paulo, 3250, 89030-000 Blumenau, SC, Brazil
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Yang S, Cao C, Chen S, Hu L, Bao W, Shi H, Zhao X, Sun C. Serum Metabolomics Analysis of Quercetin against Acrylamide-Induced Toxicity in Rats. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2016; 64:9237-9245. [PMID: 27933994 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.6b04149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The current study aimed to investigate whether quercetin plays a protective role in acrylamide (AA)-induced toxicity using a metabolomics approach. Rats were randomly divided into groups as follows: control, treated with AA [5 mg/kg body weight (bw)], treated with different dosages of quercetin (10 and 50 mg/kg bw, respectively), and treated with two dosages of quercetin plus AA. After a 16 week treatment, rat serum was collected for metabolomics analysis. Biochemical tests and examination of liver histopathology were further conducted to verify metabolic alterations. Twelve metabolites were identified for which intensities were significantly changed (increased or reduced) as a result of the treatment. These metabolites included isorhamnetin, citric acid, pantothenic acid, isobutyryl-l-carnitine, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, sphingosine 1-phosphate, lysoPC(20:4), lysoPC(22:6), lysoPE(20:3), undecanedioic acid, and dodecanedioic acid. The results indicate that quercetin (50 mg/kg bw) exerts partial protective effects on AA-induced toxicity by reducing oxidative stress, protecting the mitochondria, and regulating lipid metabolism.
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- Shuang Yang
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University , 150081 Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University , 150081 Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University , 150081 Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University , 150081 Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University , 150081 Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University , 150081 Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University , 150081 Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University , 150081 Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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Abo-Youssef AM. Protective effect of rosiglitazone, quercetin, and their combination on fructose-induced metabolic syndrome in rats. Indian J Pharmacol 2016; 47:620-6. [PMID: 26729953 PMCID: PMC4689015 DOI: 10.4103/0253-7613.169577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Objectives: Quercetin exhibits a wide range of biological functions. The present study aimed to investigate the possible beneficial effects of rosiglitazone, quercetin as well as their combination on metabolic and biochemical changes associated with the fructose-induced metabolic syndrome (MS). Materials and Methods: Four groups of rats were fed on fructose-enriched diet for 14 weeks. One group served as fructose-enriched diet control, while the remaining groups were treated with rosiglitazone (4 mg/kg/day), quercetin (50 mg/kg/day), and their combination during the last 4 weeks. A fifth group was fed on normal laboratory diet. At the end of the experiment, blood samples were withdrawn for the estimation of markers of MS. Results: Rosiglitazone or quercetin attenuated the biochemical and metabolic changes associated with MS. The combination of rosiglitazone and quercetin nearly normalized these changes. Conclusion: Quercetin, as well as its combination with rosiglitazone, showed beneficial protective effects against metabolic and biochemical changes associated with MS.
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- Amira M Abo-Youssef
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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Nunavath H, Banoth C, Talluri VR, Bhukya B. An analysis of horseradish peroxidase enzyme for effluent treatment. Bioinformation 2016; 12:318-323. [PMID: 28293074 PMCID: PMC5322315 DOI: 10.6026/97320630012318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2016] [Revised: 08/27/2016] [Accepted: 08/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The present study explains computational methods to design thermostable horseradish peroxidase enzyme using the crystal structure available from Protein Data Bank (PDB ID: 6ATJ). Multiple mutations were introduced to the original enzyme and developed a model by using Modeler9.14. After designing the model functional effect was confirmed in terms of protein ligand binding by molecular docking using Autodock 4.2. The implementation of modeling steps is demonstrated in the context of performing mutations for particular amino acid residue on the ligand pocket of the horseradish peroxidase, to derive the desired ligand binding properties. The docking investigation of modelled HRP with Quercetindihydroxide using Autodock 4.2 software that six amino acid residues, P139, H42, A31, L174, A38, and G169 are involved in hydrogen bonding. More importantly, it provides insight into understanding and properly interpreting the data produced by these methods. The 3D model was docked with Quercetindihydroxide (a known horseradish modulator) to understand molecular interactions at the active site region.
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- Hanumalal Nunavath
- Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad - 500 007, India
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- Professor TNA Innovation Center, VBTIPL, Sy. No.253/A, Jiblakpally, Pochampally - 508284, Nalgonda (Dist.), Telangana, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad - 500 007, India
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Qi L, Cao C, Hu L, Chen S, Zhao X, Sun C. Metabonomic analysis of the protective effect of quercetin on the toxicity induced by mixture of organophosphate pesticides in rat urine. Hum Exp Toxicol 2016; 36:494-507. [DOI: 10.1177/0960327116652460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The present study aims to investigate the protective effect of quercetin against the joint toxic action induced by the mixture of four organophosphate pesticides (mixture-OPs) (dimethoate, acephate, dichlorvos, and phorate) at their corresponding no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) using metabonomics. Rats were randomly divided into control, quercetin-treated, mixture-OPs-treated, and quercetin plus mixture-OPs-treated groups. Mixture-OPs and quercetin were given to the rats daily through drinking water and intragastric administration, respectively, for 90 days. The metabonomic profiles of rat urine were analyzed using ultra-performance liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (UPLC/MS). The 14 metabolites significantly changed in the treatment groups compared with the control group, including the biomarkers of OPs exposure (dimethylphosphate, dimethyldithiophosphate, diethylphosphate) and the metabolites of quercetin (quercetin and isorhamnetina). The intensities of gentisic acid, creatinine, suberic acid, hippuric acid, uric acid, and citric acid significantly decreased, whereas the intensities of 7-methylguanine, estrone sulfate, and cholic acid significantly increased, in the mixture-OPs-treated group compared with the control group ( p < 0.01). The variation tendency of the aforementioned metabolites was significantly ameliorated in the high-dose quercetin (50 mg/(kg bw day)) plus mixture-OPs-treated group compared with the mixture-OPs-treated group ( p < 0.05). However, the intensities of these metabolites in the high-dose quercetin plus mixture-OPs-treated group were still significantly different from those of the control group ( p < 0.05). Results indicated that high dose of quercetin elicits a partial protective effect on the toxicity induced by mixture-OPs, including fatty acid and energy metabolism, antioxidant defense system, DNA damage, and liver and kidney function.
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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Quercetin regulates hepatic cholesterol metabolism by promoting cholesterol-to-bile acid conversion and cholesterol efflux in rats. Nutr Res 2016; 36:271-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2015.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2015] [Revised: 11/02/2015] [Accepted: 11/04/2015] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Zhai SW, Liu SL. Effects of Dietary Quercetin on Growth Performance, Serum Lipids Level and Body Composition of Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus). ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2016. [DOI: 10.4081/ijas.2013.e85] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Protective effect of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate on capsaicin-induced DNA damage and oxidative stress in human erythrocyes and leucocytes in vitro. Cytotechnology 2014; 67:367-77. [PMID: 24728932 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-014-9695-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2013] [Accepted: 01/24/2014] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The aim of this study is to show that protective effects of the main catechin (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) against capsaicin (CAP) induced oxidative stress and DNA damage in human blood in vitro. Superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase and malondialdehyde (MDA) level were studied in erythrocytes and leucocytes with increased concentrations of CAP. DNA damage in leucocytes was measured by the comet assay. Human blood cells have been administered with doses between 0 and 200 μM of CAP and/or EGCG (20 μM) for an hour at 37 °C. Treatment with CAP alone has increased the levels of MDA and decreased antioxidant enzymes in human blood cells. A significant increase in tail DNA%, mean tail length and tail moment indicating DNA damage has been observed at the highest dose of CAP treatment when compared to controls. Treatment of cells with CAP plus EGCG prevented CAP-induced changes in antioxidant enzyme activities and MDA level and mean tail lenght indicating DNA damage. A significant increase in mean tail lenght was observed at high doses of CAP. These data suggest that EGCG can prevent toxicity to human erythrocytes and leucocytes caused by CAP, only at low doses.
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Ikewuchi JC. Moderation of hematological and plasma biochemical indices of sub-chronic salt-loaded rats, by an aqueous extract of the leaves of Acalypha wilkesiana ‘Godseffiana’ Muell Arg (Euphorbiaceae). ASIAN PAC J TROP MED 2013; 6:37-42. [DOI: 10.1016/s1995-7645(12)60197-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2012] [Revised: 03/20/2012] [Accepted: 04/05/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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