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Abu-Baih RH, Ibrahim MFG, Elhamadany EY, Abu-Baih DH. Irbesartan mitigates the impact of cyclophosphamide-induced acute neurotoxicity in rats: Shedding highlights on NLRP3 inflammasome/CASP-1 pathway-driven immunomodulation. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 135:112336. [PMID: 38801809 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112336] [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: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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IIrbesartan (IRB), an angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) antagonist, has been widely employed in the medical field for its effectiveness in managing hypertension. However, there have been no documented investigations regarding the immunostimulatory properties of IRB. To address this gap, this study has been performed to assess the neuroprotective impact of IRB as an immunostimulatory agent in mitigating acute neurotoxicity induced by cyclophosphamide (CYP) in rats. mRNA levels of nuclear factor erythroid 2 (Nrf-2), interleukin (IL)-18, IL-1β, and MMP-1 have been assessed using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Additionally, the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) has been evaluated to assess the oxidative stress. Additionally, macrophage inflammatory protein 2 (MIP2) has been evaluated using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Western blotting has been used to investigate the protein expression of nucleotide binding oligomerization domain-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) and caspase-1 (CASP-1), along with an assessment of histopathological changes. Administration of IRB protected against oxidative stress by augmenting the levels of GSH and SOD as well as reducing MDA level. Also, administration of IRB led to a diminishment in the brain levels of MIP2 and MMP1. Furthermore, it led to a suppression of IL-1β and IL-18 levels, which are correlated with a reduction in the abundance of NLRP3 and subsequently CASP-1. This study provides new insights into the immunomodulatory effects of IRB in the context of CYP-induced acute neurotoxicity. Specifically, IRB exerts its effects by reducing oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, inhibiting chemokine recruitment, and mitigating neuronal degeneration through the modulation of immune markers. Therefore, it can be inferred that the use of IRB as an immunomodulator has the potential to effectively mitigate immune disorders associated with inflammation.
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- Rania H Abu-Baih
- Drug Information Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt.
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- Deraya Center for Scientific Research, Deraya University, Minia 61111, Egypt.
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- Deraya Center for Scientific Research, Deraya University, Minia 61111, Egypt; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Minia 61111, Egypt.
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Fu K, Gao C, Li X, Zhang H, Xue B. 3-chloro-1,2-propanediol induces oxidative stress and promotes testicular damage and infertility in rats through CYP2C9. Reprod Toxicol 2024:108633. [PMID: 38944211 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108633] [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: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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3-chloro-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) is a newly discovered food process pollutant with nephrotoxicity. And the mechanism by which 3-MCPD affects male spermatogenesis has not been fully studied. Cell viability, blood-testis barrier (BTB) related protein, progesterone content, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and cell apoptosis were determined by a CCK8 assay, western blot, ELISA, flow cytometry, and TUNEL staining, respectively. Wistar rats were divided into three groups: low-dose 3-MCPD, high-dose 3-MCPD, and control. Sperm parameters, hormonal levels, and biomarkers of oxidative stress in the testis and epididymis were detected by ELISA. Multiple molecular experiments including molecular docking and western blot were used to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. 3-MCPD affects testicular cell activity, and promotes ROS production and apoptosis. Disrupting the integrity of BTB in the body, downregulating sex hormones and sperm quality, and promoting apoptosis. 3-MCPD may function through CYP2C9. This study preliminarily explores the mechanism by which 3-MCPD affects spermatogenesis. It was found that 3-MCPD destroys the structure and function of BTB and damages the testicular function of male mice, thus affecting the process of spermatogenesis via CYP2C9.
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- Kai Fu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China.
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- Department of Neonatology, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Suzhou Municipal Hospital), Suzhou, Jiangsu,215002, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China.
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Liao S, Wei C, Wei G, Liang H, Peng F, Zhao L, Li Z, Liu C, Zhou Q. Cyclophosphamide activates ferroptosis-induced dysfunction of Leydig cells via SMAD2 pathway†. Biol Reprod 2024; 110:1012-1024. [PMID: 38320204 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioae020] [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: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a widely used chemotherapeutic drug and immunosuppressant in the clinic, and the hypoandrogenism caused by CP is receiving more attention. Some studies found that ferroptosis is a new mechanism of cell death closely related to chemotherapeutic drugs and plays a key role in regulating reproductive injuries. The purpose of this study is to explore ferroptosis' role in testicular Leydig cell dysfunction and molecular mechanisms relating to it. In this study, the level of ferroptosis in the mouse model of testicular Leydig cell dysfunction induced by CP was significantly increased and further affected testosterone synthesis. The ferroptosis inhibitors ferrostatin-1 (Fer-1) and iron chelator deferoxamine (DFO) can improve injury induced by CP. The results of immunohistochemistry showed that Fer-1 and DFO could improve the structural disorder of seminiferous tubules and the decrease of the number of Leydig cells in testicular tissue induced by CP. Immunofluorescence and western blot confirmed that Fer-1 and DFO could improve the expression of key enzymes in testosterone synthesis. The activation of SMAD family member 2 (Smad2)/cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1A (Cdkn1a) pathway can improve the ferroptosis of Leydig cells induced by CP and protect the function of Leydig cells. By inhibiting the Smad2/Cdkn1a signal pathway, CP can regulate ferroptosis, resulting in testicular Leydig cell dysfunction. In this study, CP-induced hypoandrogenism is explained theoretically and a potential therapeutic strategy is provided.
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- Senlin Liao
- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Shenzhen Baoan District Central Hospital, Shenzhen, PR China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
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Esmailpour Z, Madadi S, Baazm M. The antiapoptotic effects of conditioned medium from bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal stem cells on cyclophosphamide-induced testicular damage in rat: An experimental study. Int J Reprod Biomed 2024; 22:89-100. [PMID: 38628779 PMCID: PMC11017209 DOI: 10.18502/ijrm.v22i2.15706] [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: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Background Cyclophosphamide (CP) has some negative effects on the reproductive system. Stem cells and their metabolites are being utilized to enhance fertility after chemotherapy. Objective This study aimed to investigate the impact of conditioned medium (CM) derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stromal stem cells (BM-MSCs) on the toxic effects of CP on testicles. Materials and Methods BM-MSCs were isolated, a CM was collected and 25-fold concentrated. 24 male Wistar rats (8 wk, 200-250 gr) were randomly divided into following groups: control, CP, CP+ Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM), CP+CM. CP was given at a single dose of 100 mg/kg. 2 wk after the CP administration, CM was injected into the testicular efferent duct. Sperm parameters, testicular histopathology, and the level of testosterone were analyzed 2 months after treatment. The expression of B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl2) and Bcl2-associated X protein (Bax) genes were evaluated by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results CP had a negative effect on testis histology (p < 0.001) and sperm quality (p < 0.001). It changed the expression of genes associated with apoptosis (p < 0.001). Treatment with CM reduced the expression of Bax (p < 0.001), while significantly increasing the expression of Bcl2 (p = 0.01). It improved sperm count (p = 0.03), viability (p < 0.001), motility (p < 0.001), spermatogonial count (p < 0.001), and epithelial thickness of testicular tubules (p = 0.02). Conclusion These findings suggest that CM produced from BM-MSCs may be valuable for therapeutic approaches in reproductive medicine and may lessen the side effects of CP.
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- Zeynab Esmailpour
- Students Research Committee, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
- Molecular and Medicine Research Center, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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AbdElrazek DA, Hassan NH, Ibrahim MA, Hassanen EI, Farroh KY, Abass HI. Ameliorative effects of rutin and rutin-loaded chitosan nanoparticles on testicular oxidative stress and histological damage induced by cyclophosphamide in male rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2024; 184:114436. [PMID: 38211767 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2024.114436] [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: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Cyclophosphamide (CP) is broadly used to kill various tumor cells; however, its repeated uses have been reported to cause reproductive dysfunction and infertility. Natural flavonoid, rutin (RUT), possesses strong antioxidant and antiapoptotic activity that is attributed to ameliorate the reproductive dysfunction induced by CP. Many previous studies proved that the formulation of flavonoids in nanoemulsion has a promising perspective in mitigating the side effects of chemotherapy. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to investigate the ameliorative effects of RUT and RUT-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (RUT-CH NPs) against CP-induced reproductive dysfunction in male rats. For this aim, thirty-six male albino rats were randomly allocated into six groups as follows: control, RUT, RUT-CH NPs, CP, CP + RUT, and CP + RUT-CH NPs. In the CP groups, a single intraperitoneal injection of CP (150 mg/kg bwt) was administered on the first day of the experiment. RUT and RUT-CH NPs were orally administered either alone or with CP injection at a dose of 10 mg/kg bwt per day for 60 days. The results revealed that CP administration caused significant testicular oxidative stress damage through increasing the nitric oxide and malondialdehyde levels as well as decreasing the total antioxidant capacity and reduced glutathione contents. It also impaired spermatogenesis and steroidogenesis via altering the transcription levels of CYP11A1, HSD-3b, StAR, Bax, bcl-2, and Nrf-2 genes. Otherwise, the oral intake of either RUT or RUT-CH NPs with CP injection effectively attenuated these alterations and significantly improved the microscopic appearance of testicular tissue. In conclusion, this study highlights the potential of RUT either free or NPs in mitigating CP-induced testicular dysfunction via its antioxidant and anti-apoptotic properties.
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- Dina A AbdElrazek
- Physiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Central Lab, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Wang Y, Song Y, He Y, Wang Y, Maurer J, Kiessling F, Lammers T, Wang F, Shi Y. Direct immunoactivation by chemotherapeutic drugs in cancer treatment. ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS 2023; 6:2300209. [PMID: 38249990 PMCID: PMC7615547 DOI: 10.1002/adtp.202300209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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The immune system plays a crucial role in recognizing and eliminating pathogenic substances and malignant cells in the body. For cancer treatment, immunotherapy is becoming the standard treatment for many types of cancer and is often combined with chemotherapy. Although chemotherapeutic agents are often reported to have adverse effects, including immunosuppression, they can also play a positive role in immunotherapy by directly stimulating the immune system. This has been demonstrated in preclinical and clinical studies in the past decades. Chemotherapeutics can activate immune cells through different immune receptors and signaling pathways depending on their chemical structure and formulation. In this review, we summarize and discuss the direct immunoactivation effects of chemotherapeutics and possible mechanisms behind these effects. Finally, we prospect chemo-immunotherapeutic combinations for the more effective and safer treatment of cancer.
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- Yurui Wang
- Department of Polymer Therapeutics, Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen and Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen 52074, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai 10th People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200040, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai 10th People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200040, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai 10th People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200040, PR China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Aachen 52074, Germany
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen and Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen 52074, Germany
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen and Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen 52074, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Huadong Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, PR China
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- Department of Polymer Therapeutics, Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen and Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen 52074, Germany
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Ayegbusi OS, Enye LA, Saka OS, Omoaghe AO. Counteractive effects of extracts of Mangifera indica on testes of Wistar Rat exposed to cyclophosphamide. Heliyon 2023; 9:e19445. [PMID: 37674830 PMCID: PMC10477475 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19445] [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: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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Introduction Infertility may have a variety of causes that can affect both the male and female reproductive systems. Cyclophosphamide is a drug used in chemotherapy and immune system suppression. Leaf extracts of Mangifera indica exhibit a wide spectrum of pharmacological properties which have been shown in studies, including antioxidant and protective advantages. This study evaluate the antagonistic implications of leaf extracts of Mangifera indica on the testis following the exposure to cyclophosphamide. Methods 25 male Wistar rats were assigned to five groups with five rats in each. Group A (Control), Group B (administered 150 mg of cyclophosphamide only), Group C (administered 50 mg of extracts of leaf extracts of Mangifera indica only), Group D (administered 150 mg of cyclophosphamide and 50 mg of leaf extracts of Mangifera indica) and Group E (administered 150 mg of cyclophosphamide and 100 mg of leaf extracts of Mangifera indica) for two weeks. The rats were euthanized under the anesthetic of ketamine (30 mg/kg IP). Blood was taken by cardiac puncture for biochemical examination. Testes were excised, preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin for histological investigation. One-way analysis of variance was used to examine the data, and then the Student Newman-Keul post-hoc analysis was performed. The significance of the result was assessed using p < 0.05. Results The study showed statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) in the hormonal assay, including LH, FSH, and testosterone across all test groups, with group B (cyclophosphamide only) having significantly lower levels. Cyclophosphamide administration was observed to have a negative effect on the testicular histology and immunohistochemical results and leaf extracts of Mangifera indica attenuated the damage induced by cyclophosphamide in groups D and E. Conclusion Leaf Extracts of Mangifera indica considerably reduced the effects of cyclophosphamide-induced changes in testis.
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- Olateju Seun Ayegbusi
- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
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Famurewa AC, Asogwa NT, Ezea SC. Antidiabetic drug sitagliptin blocks cyclophosphamide cerebral neurotoxicity by activating Nrf2 and suppressing redox cycle imbalance, inflammatory iNOS/NO/NF-κB response and caspase-3/Bax activation in rats. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 116:109816. [PMID: 36774854 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.109816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Cyclophosphamide (CYP) is a classic DNA-interacting anticancer agent with broad application in chemotherapy. However, CYP cerebral neurotoxicity is a worrisome side effect for clinicians and patients. Strategies to mitigate the underlying oxidative inflammatory cascades and neuroapoptosis induced by CYP are urgently needed. Herein, we have repurposed an antidiabetic drug, sitagliptin (STG), for a possible abrogation of CYP-induced cerebral neurotoxicity in rats. Healthy rats were administered STG (20 mg/kg body weight) for 5 days prior to neurotoxicity induced by CYP (200 mg/kg body weight, ip) on day 5 only, and rats were sacrificed after 24 h post-CYP injection. CYP caused profound increases in the cerebral levels of nitric oxide (NO), acetylcholinesterase (AChE), malondialdehyde (MDA), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), caspase-3 and Bax protein compared to the control. Furthermore, CYP markedly depressed the activities of glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), along with levels of reduced glutathione (GSH) and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor2 (Nrf2) compared to the control (p < 0.05). Interestingly, STG pretreatment inhibited the CYP-induced alterations in caspase-3, Bax, pro-inflammatory cytokines, NO, iNOS, AChE, NF-κB, and restored the cerebral antioxidant apparatus, including the Nrf2 and histopathological abrasions. Therefore, these findings show that STG could be repurposed to prevent CYP-induced cerebral toxicity in the brain.
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- Ademola C Famurewa
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria; Department of Pharmacology, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal University, Karnataka State, India.
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- Central Research and Diagnostic Laboratory, Tanke, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Environmental Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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Alharbi SA, Asad M, Abdelsalam KEA, Ibrahim MA, Chandy S. Beneficial Effect of Methanolic Extract of Frankincense (Boswellia Sacra) on Testis Mediated through Suppression of Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27154699. [PMID: 35897864 PMCID: PMC9332498 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27154699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Boswellia sacra oleo gum resin (Burseraceae) commonly known as frankincense is traditionally used in many countries for its beneficial effect on male fertility. This study explores its effect on the male reproductive system after a 60-day repeated administration at two different doses to rats (in vivo) and on human Leydig cells (in vitro). The methanolic extract of B. sacra was analyzed for the presence of various constituents by preliminary phytochemical analysis and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) while quantitative analysis of boswellic acids was done by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Administration of B. sacra extract to rats elevated the serum testosterone levels with an associated reduction in serum levels of FSH and LH. An increase in the activity of antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase and catalase, was seen. A dose-dependent increase in the sperm count and sperm motility was also observed. The in vivo results were supported by changes in the expression of the Bcl-2 gene and caspase-3 gene in human Leydig cells in vitro. The results of this study support the traditional use of B. sacra to increase male fertility.
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Famurewa AC, Aja PM, Medewase JO, Abi I, Ogbonna OC, Ofor CC, Nwonuma CO, Asogwa NT, Erejuwa OO. Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitor Sitagliptin Exhibits Antioxidant Mechanism for Abrogation of Cyclophosphamide-Induced Cardiac Damage and Oxidative Hepatorenal Toxicity in Rats. Drug Res (Stuttg) 2022; 72:396-403. [PMID: 35772725 DOI: 10.1055/a-1842-7596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Cyclophosphamide (CYP) is a potent DNA-interactive anticancer drug; however, its clinical drawbacks are chiefly associated with induction of oxidative multi-organ toxicity. Sitagliptin (STG) is an antidiabetic dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor drug with antioxidant efficacy. Herein, we have explored whether STG could abrogate the CYP-induced oxidative stress-mediated cardiac and hepatorenal toxicities in male rats. Sitagliptin (20 mg/kg, o.p) was administered to rats for 5 consecutive days against organ toxicities induced by CYP (200 mg/kg, i.p) on day 5 only. CYP induced marked injuries in the liver, kidney and heart underscored by prominent increases in serum activities of ALT, AST, LDH, creatine kinase and levels of urea, uric acid and creatinine, while albumin level significantly decreased compared to normal control rats. Further, CYP considerably reduced the activities of SOD, CAT, GPx, and levels of GSH, whereas MDA level increased significantly in comparison to control rats. These biochemical alterations were confirmed by multiple histopathological lesions in the tissues. Interestingly, the STG pretreatment abrogated the biochemical and histopathological changes induced by CYP. These results provide first evidence that repurposing STG may protect the liver, kidney and heart from the oxidative deterioration associated with CYP chemotherapy.
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- Ademola C Famurewa
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, School of Basic Medical Science, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Central Research and Diagnostic Laboratory, Tanke, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Clinical Medicine, College of Medical Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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Singh SK, Mukerjee A, Gupta P, Kumar Tripathi A. Evaluation of Antigenotoxic Effect of Cinnamon Oil and Usnic Acid Blended Nanoemulsion on Swiss Albino Mice. BIONANOSCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-021-00902-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Chen T, Zhou Y, Liu X, Liu Y, Yuan J, Wang Z. Adenylyl cyclase 3 deficiency results in dysfunction of blood-testis barrier during mouse spermiogenesis. Theriogenology 2021; 180:40-52. [PMID: 34953349 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.12.017] [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: 07/18/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Abstract
Human infertility has become a global medical and social health problem. Mice deficient in type 3 adenylyl cyclase (AC3), a key enzyme that synthesizes cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), develop male infertility, although the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unknown. We performed a label-free quantitative (LFQ) proteomics analyses to identify testicular differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) and their respective biological processes. Furthermore, histological examination demonstrated that AC3 deficiency in mice led to mild impairment of spermatogenesis, including the thinning of seminiferous epithelium and local lesions in the testis. We further identified that the integrity of the blood-testis barrier (BTB) was impaired in AC3 knockout (AC3-/-) mice accompanied with the reduction in the expression of tight junctions (TJs) and ectoplasmic specialization (ESs)-related proteins. In addition, the deletion of AC3 in mice also reduced the germ cell proliferation, increased apoptosis, and decreased lipid deposition in the seminiferous tubules. Collectively, our results revealed a role of AC3 in regulating the BTB integrity during spermatogenesis. Thus, our findings provide new perspectives for future research in male infertility.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tingrong Chen
- College of Life Sciences, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, Hebei, PR China
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- College of Life Sciences, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, Hebei, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding, 071030, Hebei, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding, 071030, Hebei, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding, 071030, Hebei, PR China
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- College of Life Sciences, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, Hebei, PR China.
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Wenshen Shengjing Decoction Improves Early Embryo Development by Maintaining Low H3K27me3 Levels in Sperm and Pronuclear Embryos of Spermatogenesis Impaired Mice. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:8035997. [PMID: 34616480 PMCID: PMC8490026 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8035997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Many ingredients in Wenshen Shengjing Decoction (WSSJD) can cause epigenetic changes in the development of different types of cells. It is not yet known whether they can cause epigenetic changes in sperms or early embryos. Here, we investigated the role of WSSJD in epigenetic modifications of sperms or early embryos and early embryo development. A mouse model with spermatogenesis disorders was established with cyclophosphamide (CPA). WSSJD was administrated for 30 days. The male model mice after the treatment were mated with the female mice treated with superovulation. The embryo development rate of each stage was calculated. Immunofluorescence staining was used to detect the expression of H3K27me3 in sperm, pronuclear embryos, and 2-cell embryos. Western blotting was used to detect the expression of histone demethylase KDM6A and methyltransferase EZH2 in 2-cell embryos with developmental arrest. The expressions of zygotic genome activation genes (ZSCAN4, E1F1AX, HSPA1A, ERV4-2, and MYC) in 2-cell embryos with developmental arrest were analyzed with qRT-PCR. Comparing with the control group, CPA destroyed the development of seminiferous epithelium, significantly increased the expression level of H3K27me3 in sperm, reduced the expression ratio of H3K27me3 in female and male pronuclei, delayed the development of 2-cell embryos, and increased the developmental arrest rate and degeneration rate of 2-cell embryos. Moreover, the expressions of EZH2 and H3K27me3 were significantly increased in the 2-cell embryos with developmental arrest, and the expression of zygotic genome activation genes (ZSCAN4, E1F1AX, HSPA1A, ERV4-2, and MYC) was significantly decreased. Compared with the CPA group, WSSJD promoted the development of seminiferous epithelium, maintained a low level of H3K27me3 modification in sperm and male pronucleus, significantly increased the development rate of 2-cell embryos and 3-4 cell embryos, and reduced the developmental arrest rate and degeneration rate of 2-cell embryos. WSSJD may promote early embryonic development by maintaining a low level of H3K27me3 modification in sperm and male pronucleus and regulating the zygotic genome activation in mice with spermatogenesis disorders induced by CPA.
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