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Tsantila EM, Esslinger N, Christou M, Papageorgis P, Neophytou CM. Antioxidant and Anticancer Activity of Vitis vinifera Extracts in Breast Cell Lines. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:228. [PMID: 38398737 PMCID: PMC10890198 DOI: 10.3390/life14020228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Vitis vinifera extracts have been shown to possess antioxidant activity because of their polyphenol content. In addition, their therapeutic potential against several diseases, including cancer, has been reported. In this study, we produced twelve extracts from the seeds, fruit, leaves, and wood of the Vitis vinifera Airen variety using different extraction methodologies and measured their total polyphenol content (TPC). We also determined their antioxidant and antiproliferative effects against normal cells and evaluated the most potent extract against a panel of breast cancer cell lines. We found that the extracts produced by the seeds of Vitis vinifera had a higher TPC compared to the other parts of the plant. Most extracts produced from seeds had antioxidant activity and did not show cytotoxicity against normal breast cells. The extract produced from whole organic seeds of white grape showed the best correlation between the dose and the ROS inhibition at all time points compared to the other seed extracts and also had antiproliferative properties in estrogen-receptor-positive MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Its mechanism of action involves inhibition of proteins Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, and survivin, and induction of apoptosis. Further investigation of the constituents and activity of Vitis vinifera extracts may reveal potential pharmacological applications of this plant.
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- Evgenia Maria Tsantila
- Apoptosis and Cancer Chemoresistance Laboratory, Basic and Translational Cancer Research Center, Department of Life Sciences, European University Cyprus, Nicosia 2404, Cyprus;
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- Department of Research and Development, Alpinamed AG, 9306 Freidorf, Switzerland;
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- Tumor Microenvironment, Metastasis and Experimental Therapeutics Laboratory, Basic and Translational Cancer Research Center, Department of Life Sciences, European University Cyprus, Nicosia 2404, Cyprus; (M.C.); (P.P.)
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- Tumor Microenvironment, Metastasis and Experimental Therapeutics Laboratory, Basic and Translational Cancer Research Center, Department of Life Sciences, European University Cyprus, Nicosia 2404, Cyprus; (M.C.); (P.P.)
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- Apoptosis and Cancer Chemoresistance Laboratory, Basic and Translational Cancer Research Center, Department of Life Sciences, European University Cyprus, Nicosia 2404, Cyprus;
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Mukta MM, Hossain MJ, Akter M, Banik B, Mithun MDMZ, Sarwar S, Arefin MS, Islam MR, Islam SN. Cardioprotection of Water Spinach ( Ipomoea aquatica), Wood Apple ( Limonia acidissima) and Linseed ( Linum usitatissimum L.) on Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity and Oxidative Stress in Rat Model. Nutr Metab Insights 2023; 16:11786388231212116. [PMID: 38024869 PMCID: PMC10666662 DOI: 10.1177/11786388231212116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the pharmacological efficacy of 3 functional foods (Water spinach, Wood apple, and Linseed) against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity and oxidative stress in rat models. Methods Twenty-five Wistar Albino rats (male and female) were equally classified into 5 groups. Except for the normal control (NC) group, the animals received 2.5 mg/kg doxorubicin (DOX) intra-peritoneal injection at 48 hours intervals to create a dose of 15 mg/kg overall for 14 days. Simply a standard diet was given to the NC and DOX groups. In the 3 treatment groups such as water spinach (DOX + WS), wood apple (DOX + WA), and linseed (DOX + LS), rats were given 14 gm/day/rat fried water spinach, mashed wood apple, roasted linseed, respectively mixed with regular rat diet at 1:1 ratio. Blood and heart samples were collected by sacrificing all the rats on the last of the experiment day (the 15th day). LDH (lactate dehydrogenase), CK-MB (creatine kinase myocardial band), MDA (malondialdehyde), and SOD (superoxide dismutase) were analyzed. Additionally, histopathological analysis was conducted for final observation. Results The functional foods were indicated to lower the serum cardiac biomarkers (LDH and CK-MB) as well as stress marker (MDA) significantly (P < .05) and improved heart function and oxidative stress. However, the change in serum SOD level was noted as statistically insignificant (P > .05). The biochemical outcomes of the food intervention groups were supported by the histological findings found in those groups. Conclusion Consuming the investigated foods containing antioxidant phytochemicals may combat cardiac toxicity and oxidative stress. Nonetheless, thorough investigations and clinical monitoring are required to understand these functional foods' mechanism of action and dose-response effects in treating cardiotoxicity and oxidative stress.
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- Maisha Majid Mukta
- Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, State University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- School of Pharmacy, BRAC University, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Hanan E, Hasan N, Zahiruddin S, Ahmad S, Sharma V, Ahmad FJ. Utilization of Quince (Cydonia oblonga) Peel and Exploration of Its Metabolite Profiling and Cardioprotective Potential Against Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Wistar Rats. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:40036-40050. [PMID: 37929101 PMCID: PMC10620784 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c00698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill.) is a pomaceous fruit that is typically processed into jams, jellies, and marmalade. The byproduct, i.e., the quince peel emanated from the processing industry, can be upcycled, ensuring zero waste policy and resulting in a sustainable food system. In our study, the quince peel was explored for in vitro phytochemical analysis and in vivo cardioprotective potential. Two diverse extractions (ultrasonication and reflux) and four different solvents (aqueous, ethanolic, hydroethanolic, and methanolic) were used for the extraction of quince peel and assessed for the phytochemical and antioxidant study. Among all the evaluated extracts, hydroethanolic quince extract extracted through the reflux extraction method showed the maximum phenolic (27.23 ± 0.85 mg GAE/g DW) and flavonoid (16.5 ± 1.02 mg RE/g DW) content. The maximum antioxidant potential (DPPH) with an IC50 value of 204.8 ± 2.24 μg/mL was noted for the hydroethanolic extract. This best active extract was then subjected to HPTLC, UPLC-MS, mineral, and FTIR analysis to study the metabolic profiling and inorganic composition and to confirm the presence of bioactives. Additionally, the in vivo study was done in rats using doxorubicin (DOX)-induced cardiotoxicity. The rats were given extracts orally at 160 and 320 mg/kg bw for 30 days. ECG analysis was done at the termination of the experiment. Besides this, the lipid profile, blood serum parameters (CK-MB, LDH, AST), and tissue parameters (MDA, SOD, GSH, CAT) were analyzed. The DOX-treated group unveiled a substantial variance (p < 0.001) in all the parameters in contrast to the normal control group and extract control groups. However, the pretreated groups substantially alleviated the DOX-induced changes in all the parameters. Additionally, recuperation in histopathological alterations of the cardiac tissue in contrast to the DOX-induced toxicity was also seen in the pretreated groups. Thus, it could be said that the cardioprotective activity of the quince peel extract attributed to the presence of phytoconstituents counteracted the DOX-induced cardiotoxicity and assisted in the restoration of the cardiac injury in rats.
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- Entesar Hanan
- Department
of Food Technology, School of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department
of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education
& Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department
of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education
& Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department
of Food Technology, School of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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Belhadjali F, Ghrir S, Ksia F, Limam F, Aouani E, Mokni M. Protective effect of grape seed extract and exercise training on tissues toxicities in doxorubicin-treated healthy rat. Biomarkers 2023; 28:544-554. [PMID: 37555371 DOI: 10.1080/1354750x.2023.2246698] [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: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of Grape seed extract (GSE) and exercise training on Doxorubicin (Doxo)-induced cardio, hepato and myo toxicities in healthy rats. METHODS Thirty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into five groups and daily treated by intraperitoneal route during two months either with ethanol 10% (Control); Doxo (1.5 mg/kg); Doxo + exercise (1.5 mg/kg + swimming exercise for 30 min twice a week); Doxo + GSE (1.5 mg/kg + GSE 2.5 g/kg); Doxo + GSE + exercise (1.5 mg/kg + GSE 2.5 g/kg + swimming exercise for 30 min twice a week). At the end of the treatment, tissues were collected and processed for the determination of oxidative stress (OS), intracellular mediators, energy fuelling biomarkers, carbohydrate metabolism parameters and muscle histopathology. RESULTS Doxo provoked OS characterised by an increased lipoperoxidation (LPO) and protein carbonylation and decreased antioxidant enzyme activities. Doxo also affected intracellular mediators, disturbed carbohydrate metabolism and energy fuelling in skeletal muscle as assessed by down-regulated Electron Transport Chain (ETC) complex activities leading in fine to altered skeletal muscle structure and function. CONCLUSION Almost all Doxo-induced disturbances were partially corrected with GSE and exercise on their own and more efficiently with the combined treatment (GSE + exercise).
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- Feiza Belhadjali
- Laboratoire des Substances Bioactives, Centre de Biotechnologie, Technopole Borj-Cedria, Hammam-Lif, Tunisie
- Faculté des Sciences de Bizerte, Université de Carthage, Sidi Bou Saïd, Carthage, Tunisie
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- Laboratoire des Substances Bioactives, Centre de Biotechnologie, Technopole Borj-Cedria, Hammam-Lif, Tunisie
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- Laboratoire Environnement, Inflammation, Signalisation et Pathologies (LR 18ES40), Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Université de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisie
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- Laboratoire des Substances Bioactives, Centre de Biotechnologie, Technopole Borj-Cedria, Hammam-Lif, Tunisie
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- Laboratoire des Substances Bioactives, Centre de Biotechnologie, Technopole Borj-Cedria, Hammam-Lif, Tunisie
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- Laboratoire des Substances Bioactives, Centre de Biotechnologie, Technopole Borj-Cedria, Hammam-Lif, Tunisie
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Witte K, Wolk K, Witte-Händel E, Krause T, Kokolakis G, Sabat R. Targeting Metabolic Syndrome in Hidradenitis Suppurativa by Phytochemicals as a Potential Complementary Therapeutic Strategy. Nutrients 2023; 15:3797. [PMID: 37686829 PMCID: PMC10490062 DOI: 10.3390/nu15173797] [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: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the appearance of painful inflamed nodules, abscesses, and pus-draining sinus tracts in the intertriginous skin of the groins, buttocks, and perianal and axillary regions. Despite its high prevalence of ~0.4-1%, therapeutic options for HS are still limited. Over the past 10 years, it has become clear that HS is a systemic disease, associated with various comorbidities, including metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its sequelae. Accordingly, the life expectancy of HS patients is significantly reduced. MetS, in particular, obesity, can support sustained inflammation and thereby exacerbate skin manifestations and the chronification of HS. However, MetS actually lacks necessary attention in HS therapy, underlining the high medical need for novel therapeutic options. This review directs attention towards the relevance of MetS in HS and evaluates the potential of phytomedical drug candidates to alleviate its components. It starts by describing key facts about HS, the specifics of metabolic alterations in HS patients, and mechanisms by which obesity may exacerbate HS skin alterations. Then, the results from the preclinical studies with phytochemicals on MetS parameters are evaluated and the outcomes of respective randomized controlled clinical trials in healthy people and patients without HS are presented.
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- Katrin Witte
- Psoriasis Research and Treatment Center, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Interdisciplinary Group of Molecular Immunopathology, Dermatology/Medical Immunology, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Inflammation and Regeneration of Skin, BIH Center for Regenerative Therapies, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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- Psoriasis Research and Treatment Center, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Interdisciplinary Group of Molecular Immunopathology, Dermatology/Medical Immunology, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Inflammation and Regeneration of Skin, BIH Center for Regenerative Therapies, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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- Psoriasis Research and Treatment Center, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Interdisciplinary Group of Molecular Immunopathology, Dermatology/Medical Immunology, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Psoriasis Research and Treatment Center, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Psoriasis Research and Treatment Center, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Psoriasis Research and Treatment Center, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Interdisciplinary Group of Molecular Immunopathology, Dermatology/Medical Immunology, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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Bradic J, Andjic M, Novakovic J, Kocovic A, Tomovic M, Petrovic A, Nikolic M, Mitrovic S, Jakovljevic V, Pecarski D. Lady's Bedstraw as a Powerful Antioxidant for Attenuation of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1277. [PMID: 37372007 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12061277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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This study aimed to examine the effects of a 14-day treatment with lady's bedstraw methanol extract on doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity through functional, biochemical and histological examinations. We used 24 male Wistar albino rats divided into the following groups: control (CTRL), doxorubicin (DOX), and DOX + GVE (Galium verum extract). GVE was administered orally at a dose of 50 mg/kg per day for 14 days, while a single dose of doxorubicin was injected into the DOX groups. After accomplishing treatment with GVE, cardiac function was assessed, which determined the redox state. During the autoregulation protocol on the Langendorff apparatus, ex vivo cardiodynamic parameters were measured. Our results demonstrated that the consumption of GVE effectively suppressed the disturbed response of the heart to changes in perfusion pressures caused by administration of DOX. Intake of GVE was associated with a reduction in most of the measured prooxidants in comparison to the DOX group. Moreover, this extract was capable of increasing the activity of the antioxidant defense system. Morphometric analyses showed that rat hearts treated with DOX showed more pronounced degenerative changes and necrosis compared to the CTRL group. However, GVE pretreatment seems to be able to prevent the pathological injuries caused by DOX injection via decrease in oxidative stress and apoptosis.
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- Jovana Bradic
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
- Center of Excellence for Redox Balance Research in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders, Svetozara Makovica 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
- Center of Excellence for Redox Balance Research in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders, Svetozara Makovica 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
- Center of Excellence for Redox Balance Research in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders, Svetozara Makovica 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
- Center of Excellence for Redox Balance Research in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders, Svetozara Makovica 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
- Center of Excellence for Redox Balance Research in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders, Svetozara Makovica 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Center of Excellence for Redox Balance Research in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders, Svetozara Makovica 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Center of Excellence for Redox Balance Research in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders, Svetozara Makovica 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
- Department of Human Pathology, 1st Moscow State Medical, University IM Sechenov, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- The College of Health Science, Academy of Applied Studies Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Sergazy S, Shulgau Z, Kamyshanskiy Y, Zhumadilov Z, Krivyh E, Gulyayev A, Aljofan M. Blueberry and cranberry extracts mitigate CCL4-induced liver damage, suppressing liver fibrosis, inflammation and oxidative stress. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15370. [PMID: 37128328 PMCID: PMC10147973 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023] Open
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The current study aims to evaluate potential hepatoprotective effect of lingonberry, cranberry and blueberry polyphenols on carbon tetrachloride (CCL-4)-induced acute and subacute liver injury in rats. A total of 55 male Wistar rats, divided into six experimental and control groups. With the exception of the negative control group, all groups received an intraperitoneal injection of CCl-4, twice a week for 14 days. An extract of lingonberry, cranberry, blueberry polyphenols and the positive control, silymarin were administered daily via intragastric route, for 14 consecutive days. The untreated control group showed characteristic of classical oxidative stress-mediated liver damage with vacuolization of the hepatocyte cytoplasm, infiltration by immune cells and proliferation of collagen fibers, decrease in body weight and increase in liver weight; increased levels of AST and ALT in serum, an increased lipid peroxidation in the liver. However, the use of cranberry and blueberry polyphenols significantly suppressed liver damage, exerting an effect comparable to the hepatoprotective effect of the positive control. The extracts prevented and reduced inflammatory liver damage by reducing IL-6, TNF-α and IFN-γ levels. In conclusion, blueberry and cranberry extracts have a protective effect against acute and subacute CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity in rats.
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- Shynggys Sergazy
- National Center for Biotechnology, Astana, Kazakhstan
- National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- National Center for Biotechnology, Astana, Kazakhstan
- Clinic of Medical University “MUK” NCJSC, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
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- Khanty-Mansiysk State Medical Academy, Khanty-mansiysk, Russian Federation
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- National Center for Biotechnology, Astana, Kazakhstan
- National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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Jovanović-Cvetković T, Sredojević M, Natić M, Grbić R, Akšić MF, Ercisli S, Cvetković M. Exploration and Comparison of the Behavior of Some Indigenous and International Varieties ( Vitis vinifera L.) Grown in Climatic Conditions of Herzegovina: The Influence of Variety and Vintage on Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Grapes. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:695. [PMID: 36840043 PMCID: PMC9961569 DOI: 10.3390/plants12040695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Viticulture is of great economic importance in the southern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, thanks to favorable climatic conditions and a long-standing tradition of growing vines. The assortment is dominated by international varieties, as well as some autochthonous and domesticated varieties. The subject of the research is the analysis of the quality of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Vranac, and Blatina varieties at two localities in Herzegovina during the period 2020-2021. The paper examined the most important economic and technological characteristics, grape quality, and berry phenolic profile. A particularly pronounced variation of the tested characteristics during the research period was observed in the Merlot and Blatina varieties, while the Cabernet Sauvignon and Vranac varieties showed a slightly higher stability of the tested characteristics. Poorer grape quality during the research period was registered with the Blatina variety, which can be considered a varietal characteristic to some extent. The analyzed grape varieties were rich in polyphenols, and the impact of grape variety on the berry phenolic profiles was confirmed. The most abundant polyphenols in the analyzed grape samples were quercetin 3-O-glucoside and catechin gallate, followed by kaempferol 3-O-glucoside. The highest values of polyphenols were found mainly in the samples originating from Trebinje. Indigenous Balkan grape varieties (Vranac and Blatina) stood out with particularly high contents of some phenolics. Research has shown that climatic conditions have a significant influence on the most important characteristics of grapes, which are conditioned by genotypic specificities. The conditions for growing vines in the conditions of Herzegovina enable high quality in the production of grapes, especially the Cabernet Sauvignon and Vranac varieties. The autochthonous variety Blatina shows significant variations in grape quality during the test period, which was confirmed by the results of a larger number of studies in the previous period.
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- Innovative Centre Faculty of Chemistry Belgrade, University of Belgrade, 11158 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Fruit Science and Viticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Ataturk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Saetang J, Tedasen A, Sangkhathat S, Sangkaew N, Dokduang S, Prompat N, Taraporn S, Graidist P. The attenuation effect of low piperine Piper nigrum extract on doxorubicin-induced toxicity of blood chemical and immunological properties in mammary tumour rats. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2022; 60:96-107. [PMID: 34962450 PMCID: PMC8735876 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2021.2018470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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CONTEXT Many natural extracts have been shown to minimize the toxicity of doxorubicin (Dox). Low piperine Piper nigrum L. (Piperaceae) extract (PFPE) is a natural extract containing many types of antioxidants that may reduce Dox toxicities. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of PFPE in attenuating the side effects of Dox. MATERIALS AND METHODS Tumour-bearing Sprague Dawley rats were divided into five groups including normal, vehicle, 100 mg/kg BW of PFPE plus 2 mg/kg BW of Dox (P100 + Dox), 100 mg/kg BW of PFPE plus 2 mg/kg BW of Dox (P200 + Dox) and Dox. Rats were treated with Dox and/or PFPE three times/week for 4 weeks. Tumour burden, blood parameters, weight of internal organs and immunological data were investigated. RESULTS The addition of 200 mg/kg PFPE significantly restored the levels of AST from 174.60 ± 45.67 U/L in the Dox group near to normal levels at 109.80 ± 4.99 U/L. The combination of PFPE and Dox also decreased the levels of CXCL7, TIMP-1, sICAM-1 and l-selectin about 1.4-1.6-fold compared to Dox group. Feeding rats with 200 mg/kg BW of PFPE combination with Dox slightly increased Th1 from 161.67 ± 14.28 cells in Dox group to 200.75 ± 5.8 cells meanwhile suppressed Treg from 3088 ± 78 cells in Dox to 2561 ± 71 cells. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS This study showed that PFPE ameliorated Dox toxicity in many aspects indicating the role of antioxidant and other substances in the extract on toxicity attenuation. This suggested the using of PFPE may be valuable for Dox treated patients.
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- Jirakrit Saetang
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
- EZ-Mol-Design Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, School of Allied Health Sciences and Public Health, Walailak University, Thai Buri, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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Therapeutic and Nutraceutical Effects of Polyphenolics from Natural Sources. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27196225. [PMID: 36234762 PMCID: PMC9572829 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The prevalence of cardiovascular disease, oxidative stress-related complications, and chronic age-related illnesses is gradually increasing worldwide. Several causes include the ineffectiveness of medicinal treatment therapies, their toxicity, their inability to provide radical solutions in some diseases, and the necessity of multiple drug therapy in certain chronic diseases. It is therefore necessary for alternative treatment methods to be sought. In this review, polyphenols were identified and classified according to their chemical structure, and the sources of these polyphenol molecules are indicated. The cardioprotective, ROS scavenging, anti-aging, anticancer properties of polyphenolic compounds have been demonstrated by the results of many studies, and these natural antioxidant molecules are potential alternative therapeutic agents.
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Qurat-Ul-Ain S, Rukhsana A, Tariq SI, Kanwal A. Berberis lyceum root bark extract attenuates anticancer drugs induced neurotoxicityand cardiotoxicity in rats. Afr Health Sci 2022; 22:192-210. [PMID: 36910359 PMCID: PMC9993256 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v22i3.22] [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: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Traditionally, Berberis lyceum was extensively used for the treatment of several human diseases. Objective This study was undertaken to determine in vivo effects of Berberis lyceum root bark against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity and cisplatin-induced neurotoxicity in Sprague Dawley rats. Methods A single dose of doxorubicin (20 mg/ kg i. p) and cisplatin (4mg/kg i.p) was used to induce cardiotoxicity and neurotoxicity, respectively. Berberis lyceum methanolic extract was given orally (200 and 400 mg/ kg) to toxicity-induced rats. The cardiac biomarkers i.e. serum aspartate aminotransferase, alanine transaminase, lactate dehydrogenase, creatine kinase and creatine kinase MB were analyzed in blood collected from cardiotoxic rats. The tissue oxidative stress markers included protein, glutathione s-transferase specific activity, catalase activity, total glutathione, and malondialdehyde levels were measured in cardiac and brain homogenate of the respective groups. Results Berberis lyceum methanolic extract has the potential to reduce the doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity and cisplatin-induced neurotoxicity significantly (*p<0.05) by reducing the serum markers and oxidative stress parameters. Histopathological analysis exhibited a marked improvement in the morphology of cardiac and brain tissues. Conclusion It is concluded that methanolic extract of Berberis lyceum root bark has the potential to protect and reverse anticancer drugs induced cardiotoxicity and neurotoxicity.
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- Sidra Qurat-Ul-Ain
- University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakisatn
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- University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakisatn
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- University of the Punjab, University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Superior University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Superior College, Superior University 17-km Raiwind Road Lahore, Pakistan
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Wei X, Lin L, Zhang G, Zhou X. Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Early Detection of Cardiotoxicity Induced by Cancer Therapies. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12081846. [PMID: 36010197 PMCID: PMC9406931 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12081846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The significant progress in cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, and combination therapies, has led to higher long-term survival rates in cancer patients, while the cardiotoxicity caused by cancer treatment has become increasingly prominent. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is a non-invasive comprehensive imaging modality that provides not only anatomical information, but also tissue characteristics and cardiometabolic and energetic assessment, leading to its increased use in the early identification of cardiotoxicity, and is of major importance in improving the survival rate of cancer patients. This review focused on CMR techniques, including myocardial strain analysis, T1 mapping, T2 mapping, and extracellular volume fraction (ECV) calculation in the detection of early myocardial injury induced by cancer therapies. We summarized the existing studies and ongoing clinical trials using CMR for the assessment of subclinical ventricular dysfunction and myocardial changes at the tissue level. The main focus was to explore the potential of clinical and preclinical CMR techniques for continuous non-invasive monitoring of myocardial toxicity associated with cancer therapy.
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Wei T, Wang L, Tang J, Ashaolu TJ, Olatunji OJ. Protective effect of Juglanin against doxorubicin-induced cognitive impairment in rats: Effect on oxidative, inflammatory and apoptotic machineries. Metab Brain Dis 2022; 37:1185-1195. [PMID: 35138546 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-022-00923-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Doxorubicin (DOX) is an effective anticancer drug, however, side effects such as cognitive impairment and cardiotoxicity have limited its clinical use. Juglanin (JUG) is a flavonoid with excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and anticancer properties. This study investigated the protective effects of JUG against DOX-induced cognitive decline, oxidative stress and inflammatory response in rats. The rats were orally administrated with JUG or JUG in combination with DOX. After treatment, the animals were subjected to series of behavioral test including Morris water maze, Y-maze and forced swimming tests. After the study, the rats were sacrificed and the level of acetylcholinesterase (AchE), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH), catalase (CAT), malondialdehyde (MDA), interleukin 6 (IL-6), interleukin 1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), caspase 3 and Nuclear factor kappa B (NF-кB) were assayed in the brain. Histopathological analysis was also performed on the brain of the rats. JUG significantly protected against DOX-induced cognitive impairment and depressive behaviors. In addition, JUG attenuated altered brain histopathological architecture, reduced oxido-inflammatory responses, acetylcholinesterase and caspase 3 activity in the brain of the treated rats. Collectively, the results suggested that JUG offered neuroprotection against DOX induced Chemobrain via ameliorating oxidative stress and inflammation.
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- Tao Wei
- Department of Neurology, Wuhu Second Peoples Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, 241001, China
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- Department of Neurology, Wuhu Second Peoples Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, 241001, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Bozhou University, 236800, Bozhou, China
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- Faculty of Thai Traditional Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 90110, Hat Yai, Thailand.
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Xing W, Wen C, Wang D, Shao H, Liu C, He C, Olatunji OJ. Cardiorenal Protective Effect of Costunolide against Doxorubicin-Induced Toxicity in Rats by Modulating Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Apoptosis. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27072122. [PMID: 35408518 PMCID: PMC9000510 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27072122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Doxorubicin (DXB) is one of the most commonly used anticancer agents for treating solid and hematological malignancies; however, DXB-induced cardiorenal toxicity presents a limiting factor to its clinical usefulness in cancer patients. Costunolide (COST) is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene lactone with excellent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiapoptotic properties. This study evaluated the effect of COST on DXB-induced cardiorenal toxicity in rats. Rats were orally treated with COST for 4 weeks and received weekly 5 mg/kg doses of DXB for three weeks. Cardiorenal biochemical biomarkers, lipid profile, oxidative stress, inflammatory cytokines, histological and immunohistochemical analyses were evaluated. DXB-treated rats displayed significantly increased levels of lipid profiles, markers of cardiorenal dysfunction (aspartate aminotransferase, creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase, troponin T, blood urea nitrogen, uric acid and creatinine). In addition, DXB markedly upregulated cardiorenal malondialdehyde, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β, interleukin-6 levels and decreased glutathione, superoxide dismutase and catalase activities. COST treatment significantly attenuated the aforementioned alterations induced by DXB. Furthermore, histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses revealed that COST ameliorated the histopathological features and reduced p53 and myeloperoxidase expression in the treated rats. These results suggest that COST exhibits cardiorenal protective effects against DXB-induced injury presumably via suppression of oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis.
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- Wen Xing
- Department of Gerontology, Wannan Medical College Affiliated Yijishan Hospital, Wuhu 241001, China; (W.X.); (D.W.)
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- Anhui Traditional Chinese Medicine College, Wuhu 241001, China;
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- Department of Gerontology, Wannan Medical College Affiliated Yijishan Hospital, Wuhu 241001, China; (W.X.); (D.W.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, East China Normal University Affiliated Wuhu Hospital, Wuhu 241001, China;
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- The Second Peoples Hospital of Wuhu City, Wuhu 241001, China;
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- Department of Endocrinology, Wannan Medical College Affiliated Yijishan Hospital, Wuhu 241001, China
- Correspondence: (C.H.); (O.J.O.)
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- Traditional Thai Medical Research and Innovation Center, Faculty of Traditional Thai Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Thailand
- Correspondence: (C.H.); (O.J.O.)
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Alhusaini AM, Fadda LM, Alanazi AM, Sarawi WS, Alomar HA, Ali HM, Hasan IH, Ali RA. Nano-Resveratrol: A Promising Candidate for the Treatment of Renal Toxicity Induced by Doxorubicin in Rats Through Modulation of Beclin-1 and mTOR. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:826908. [PMID: 35281939 PMCID: PMC8913579 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.826908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background: Although doxorubicin (DXR) is one of the most used anticancer drugs, it can cause life-threatening renal damage. There has been no effective treatment for DXR-induced renal damage until now. Aim: This work aims at examining the potential impact of nano-resveratrol (N-Resv), native resveratrol (Resv), and their combination with carvedilol (Card) against DXR-induced renal toxicity in rats and to investigate the mechanisms through which these antioxidants act to ameliorate DXR nephrotoxicity. Method: DXR was administered to rats (2 mg/kg, i.p.) twice weekly over 5 weeks. The antioxidants in question were taken 1 week before the DXR dose for 6 weeks. Results: DXR exhibited an elevation in serum urea, creatinine, renal lipid peroxide levels, endoglin expression, kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1), and beclin-1. On the other hand, renal podocin and mTOR expression and GSH levels were declined. In addition, DNA fragmentation was markedly increased in the DXR-administered group. Treatment with either Resv or N-Resv alone or in combination with Card ameliorated the previously measured parameters. Conclusion: N-Resv showed superior effectiveness relative to Resv in most of the measured parameters. Histopathological examination revealed amelioration of renal structural and cellular changes after DXR by Card and N-Resv, thus validating the previous biochemical and molecular results.
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- Ahlam M. Alhusaini
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- *Correspondence: Ahlam M. Alhusaini,
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Genetics and Cytology Department, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Nauclea orientalis (L.) Bark Extract Protects Rat Cardiomyocytes from Doxorubicin-Induced Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, Apoptosis, and DNA Fragmentation. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:1714841. [PMID: 35198093 PMCID: PMC8860544 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1714841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The therapeutic efficacy of anthracycline antibiotic, doxorubicin (Dox), is hampered due to the dose-dependent cardiotoxicity. The objective of the study was to explore the counteraction of aqueous bark extract of Nauclea orientalis in Dox-induced cardiotoxicity in Wistar rats. The acute and subchronic toxicity study performed with 2.0 g/kg of the plant extract revealed biochemical and haematological parameters to be within the physiological range, and no histological alterations were observed in any organs isolated. Screening of plant extract for the protection of the myocardium from Dox-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis was performed on five groups of rats: control, plant extract control, Dox control (distilled water (D.H2O) 2 weeks + on the 11th day single injection of Dox, 18 mg/kg), plant + Dox (2.0 g/kg plant extract 2 weeks + on the 11th day Dox, 18 mg/kg), and positive control, dexrazoxane. A significant increase in cardiac biomarkers and lipid peroxidation (p < 0.001) and a significant decrease in antioxidant parameters (p < 0.001) were observed in the Dox control group. All these parameters were reversed significantly (p < 0.05) in the plant-pretreated group. The histopathological assessment of myocardial damage provided supportive evidence for the biochemical results obtained. Inflammatory markers, myeloperoxidase, expression of TNFα and caspase-3, and DNA fragmentation (TUNEL positive nuclei) were significantly elevated (p < 0.05), and expression of Bcl-2 was significantly decreased (p < 0.05) in the Dox control; however, all these parameters were significantly reversed in the plant extract-treated group. In conclusion, the aqueous bark extract of Nauclea orientalis (2.0 g/kg) has the ability to attenuate the Dox-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and DNA fragmentation in Wistar rats.
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The Implication of Low Dose Dimethyl Sulfoxide on Mitochondrial Function and Oxidative Damage in Cultured Cardiac and Cancer Cells. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26237305. [PMID: 34885888 PMCID: PMC8658933 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Although numerous studies have demonstrated the biological and multifaceted nature of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) across different in vitro models, the direct effect of "non-toxic" low DMSO doses on cardiac and cancer cells has not been clearly explored. In the present study, H9c2 cardiomyoblasts and MCF-7 breast cancer cells were treated with varying concentrations of DMSO (0.001-3.7%) for 6 days. Here, DMSO doses < 0.5% enhanced the cardiomyoblasts respiratory control ratio and cellular viability relative to the control cells. However, 3.7% DMSO exposure enhanced the rate of apoptosis, which was driven by mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress in the cardiomyoblasts. Additionally, in the cancer cells, DMSO (≥0.009) led to a reduction in the cell's maximal respiratory capacity and ATP-linked respiration and turnover. As a result, the reduced bioenergetics accelerated ROS production whilst increasing early and late apoptosis in these cells. Surprisingly, 0.001% DMSO exposure led to a significant increase in the cancer cells proliferative activity. The latter, therefore, suggests that the use of DMSO, as a solvent or therapeutic compound, should be applied with caution in the cancer cells. Paradoxically, in the cardiomyoblasts, the application of DMSO (≤0.5%) demonstrated no cytotoxic or overt therapeutic benefits.
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Scicchitano M, Carresi C, Nucera S, Ruga S, Maiuolo J, Macrì R, Scarano F, Bosco F, Mollace R, Cardamone A, Coppoletta AR, Guarnieri L, Zito MC, Bava I, Cariati L, Greco M, Foti DP, Palma E, Gliozzi M, Musolino V, Mollace V. Icariin Protects H9c2 Rat Cardiomyoblasts from Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity: Role of Caveolin-1 Upregulation and Enhanced Autophagic Response. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13114070. [PMID: 34836326 PMCID: PMC8623794 DOI: 10.3390/nu13114070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Doxorubicin (Doxo) is a widely used antineoplastic drug which often induces cardiomyopathy, leading to congestive heart failure through the intramyocardial production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Icariin (Ica) is a flavonoid isolated from Epimedii Herba (Berberidaceae). Some reports on the pharmacological activity of Ica explained its antioxidant and cardioprotective effects. The aim of our study was to assess the protective activities of Ica against Doxo-detrimental effects on rat heart-tissue derived embryonic cardiac myoblasts (H9c2 cells) and to identify, at least in part, the molecular mechanisms involved. Our results showed that pretreatment of H9c2 cells with 1 μM and 5 μM of Ica, prior to Doxo exposure, resulted in an improvement in cell viability, a reduction in ROS generation, the prevention of mitochondrial dysfunction and mPTP opening. Furthermore, for the first time, we identified one feasible molecular mechanism through which Ica could exerts its cardioprotective effects. Indeed, our data showed a significant reduction in Caveolin-1(Cav-1) expression levels and a specific inhibitory effect on phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5a) activity, improving mitochondrial function compared to Doxo-treated cells. Besides, Ica significantly prevented apoptotic cell death and downregulated the main pro-autophagic marker Beclin-1 and LC3 lipidation rate, restoring physiological levels of activation of the protective autophagic process. These results suggest that Ica might have beneficial cardioprotective effects in attenuating cardiotoxicity in patients requiring anthracycline chemotherapy through the inhibition of oxidative stress and, in particular, through the modulation of Cav-1 expression levels and the involvement of PDE5a activity, thereby leading to cardiac cell survival.
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- Miriam Scicchitano
- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
- Correspondence:
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- Department of Experimental, Clinical Medicine University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
- IRCCS San Raffaele Pisana, 88163 Roma, Italy
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
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- Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (M.S.); (S.N.); (S.R.); (J.M.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (R.M.); (A.C.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (M.C.Z.); (I.B.); (L.C.); (E.P.); (M.G.); (V.M.); (V.M.)
- IRCCS San Raffaele Pisana, 88163 Roma, Italy
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Arinno A, Maneechote C, Khuanjing T, Ongnok B, Prathumsap N, Chunchai T, Arunsak B, Kerdphoo S, Shinlapawittayatorn K, Chattipakorn SC, Chattipakorn N. Cardioprotective effects of melatonin and metformin against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in rats are through preserving mitochondrial function and dynamics. Biochem Pharmacol 2021; 192:114743. [PMID: 34453902 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2021.114743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
Abstract
Doxorubicin (Dox) is widely used in chemotherapy regimens for several malignant conditions. Unfortunately, cumulative and irreversible cardiotoxicity of Dox is the most prominent adverse effect which limits its use. Several pharmacological interventions which exert antioxidant properties, including melatonin and metformin, have demonstrated beneficial effects against various cardiac pathological conditions. However, the exact molecular mechanisms underlying their cardioprotective effects are not completely understood. We hypothesized that treatment with either melatonin or metformin provides cardioprotection against Dox-induced cardiotoxicity through mitochondrial protection. Thirty-two male Wistar rats received 6 doses of either 0.9% normal saline solution (0.9% NSS, n = 8) or Dox (3 mg/kg, i.p., n = 24). The Dox-treated rats (n = 8/group) were co-treated with: 1) Vehicle (0.9% NSS), 2) Melatonin (10 mg/kg/day), and 3) Metformin (250 mg/kg/day) for 30 consecutive days via oral gavage. Following the treatment, left ventricular (LV) function, oxidative stress, inflammation, mitochondrial function, dynamics, biogenesis and bioenergetics, mitophagy, autophagy, and apoptosis were determined. Dox induced excessive oxidative stress, inflammation, autophagy, apoptosis, reduced mitochondrial function, dynamics balance, biogenesis, and bioenergetics leading to LV dysfunction. Treatment with either melatonin or metformin exerted equal measures of cardioprotection via reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, autophagy, apoptosis, and improved mitochondrial function, dynamics balance, biogenesis, and bioenergetics in the Dox-treated rats. Melatonin and metformin exerted both anti-cancer and cardioprotective properties, suggesting they have potential roles in concomitant therapy in cancer patients receiving Dox treatment.
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- Apiwan Arinno
- Cardiac Electrophysiology Research and Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Cardiac Electrophysiology Research, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Cardiac Electrophysiology Unit, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology Research and Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Cardiac Electrophysiology Research, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology Research and Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Cardiac Electrophysiology Research, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Cardiac Electrophysiology Unit, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology Research and Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Cardiac Electrophysiology Research, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Cardiac Electrophysiology Unit, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology Research and Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Cardiac Electrophysiology Research, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Cardiac Electrophysiology Unit, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology Research and Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Cardiac Electrophysiology Research, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology Research and Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Cardiac Electrophysiology Research, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology Research and Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Cardiac Electrophysiology Research, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology Research and Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Cardiac Electrophysiology Research, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Cardiac Electrophysiology Unit, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology Research and Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Cardiac Electrophysiology Research, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology Research and Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Cardiac Electrophysiology Research, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Cardiac Electrophysiology Unit, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand.
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Sandamali JAN, Hewawasam RP, Jayatilaka KAPW, Mudduwa LKB. Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume (Ceylon cinnamon) bark extract attenuates doxorubicin induced cardiotoxicity in Wistar rats. Saudi Pharm J 2021; 29:820-832. [PMID: 34408544 PMCID: PMC8363100 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2021.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Anti-tumour efficacy of doxorubicin is hindered by the cumulative dose-dependent cardiotoxicity induced by reactive oxygen species during its metabolism. As Cinnamomum zeylanicum has proven antioxidant potential, objective of this study was to investigate the cardioprotective activity of Cinnamomum bark extract against doxorubicin induced cardiotoxicity in Wistar rats. Physicochemical and phytochemical analysis was carried out and dose response effect and the cardioprotective activity of Cinnamomum were determined in vivo. 180 mg/kg dexrazoxane was used as the positive control. Plant extracts were free of heavy metals and toxic phytoconstituents. In vivo study carried out in Wistar rats revealed a significant increase (p < 0.05) in cardiac troponin I, NT-pro brain natriuretic peptide, AST and LDH concentrations in the doxorubicin control group (18 mg/kg) compared to the normal control. Rats pre-treated with the optimum dosage of Cinnmamomum (2.0 g/kg) showed a significant reduction (p < 0.05) in all above parameters compared to the doxorubicin control. A significant reduction was observed in the total antioxidant capacity, reduced glutathione, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase, superoxide dismutase and catalase activity while the lipid peroxidation and myeloperoxidase activity were significantly increased in the doxorubicin control group compared to the normal control (p < 0.05). Pre-treatment with Cinnamomum bark showed a significant decrease in lipid peroxidation, myeloperoxidase activity and significant increase in rest of the parameters compared to the doxorubicin control (p < 0.05). Histopathological analysis revealed a preserved appearance of the myocardium and lesser degree of cellular changes of necrosis in rats pre-treated with Cinnamomum extract. In conclusion, Cinnamomum bark extract has the potential to significantly reduce doxorubicin induced oxidative stress and inflammation in Wistar rats.
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Key Words
- ABEC, Aqueous bark extract of Cinnamomum zeylanicum
- ABTS, 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)
- AST, Aspartate aminotransferase
- Antioxidant effect
- Cardiotoxicity
- Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract
- DNA, Deoxyribonucleic acid
- DPPH, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl
- Doxorubicin
- ELISA, Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
- FRAP, Ferric reducing antioxidant power
- GPx, Glutathione peroxidase
- GR, Glutathione reductase
- GSH, Reduced glutathione
- H & E, Haematoxylin and eosin
- IP, Intraperitoneal
- LDH, Lactate dehydrogenase
- MDA, Malondialdehyde
- MPO, Myeloperoxidase
- Myeloperoxidase
- NADPH, Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate hydrogen
- NO, Nitric oxide
- NT-pro BNP, N terminal- pro brain natriuretic peptide
- Oxidative-stress
- PBS, Phosphate buffered saline
- ROS, Reactive oxygen species
- SOD, Superoxide dismutase
- USA, United States of America
- WHO, World Health Organization
- cTnI, Cardiac troponin I
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Ibrahim Fouad G, Ahmed KA. Neuroprotective Potential of Berberine Against Doxorubicin-Induced Toxicity in Rat's Brain. Neurochem Res 2021; 46:3247-3263. [PMID: 34403065 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-021-03428-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
Abstract
Chemotherapy-associated neurotoxicity is one of the principal side-effects for doxorubicin (DOX)-treated cancer patients. Despite its poor-penetration across the blood-brain barrier (BBB), DOX is linked to the induction of oxidative stress and neuroinflammation. Berberine (BEB) is a natural polyphenolic alkaloid, which exhibits unique antioxidant activity and anti-inflammatory potential. The present study was performed to investigate the neuroprotective potential of BEB in a rodent model of DOX-induced neurotoxicity. Neurotoxicity was induced in rats via a single acute dose of DOX (20 mg/kg/week, i.p.). BEB was administered at 50 mg/kg/day orally for 10 days before and 4 days after DOX administration. Brain acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activities were evaluated. Oxidative stress was investigated via the colorimetric determination of lipid peroxides, glutathione reduced (GSH) contents and catalase (CAT) activities in the brain tissue. In addition, DOX-induced genotoxicity was evaluated using comet assay. DOX produced a significant elevation in AChE activities. Additionally, DOX provoked oxidative stress as evidenced from the significant elevation in lipid peroxidation along with depletion in GSH contents and CAT activities. Moreover, DOX resulted in neuroinflammation as indicated by the elevation of pro-inflammatory mediator glial fibrillary acid protein (GFAP), as well as, the pro-apoptotic nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) and caspase-3 in brain tissue. Co-treatment with BEB significantly counteracted DOX-induced oxidative stress, neuroinflammation and genotoxicity. Histopathological and immunohistochemical examination supported the biochemical results. BEB demonstrated neuroprotective potential through exerting cholinergic, anti-oxidative, genoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic activities. Our findings present BEB as a promising "pre-clinical" neuroprotective agent against DOX-induced neurotoxicity during anti-neoplastic therapy.
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- Ghadha Ibrahim Fouad
- Department of Therapeutic Chemistry, National Research Centre, 33 El-Bohouth St., Dokki, Cairo, 12622, Egypt.
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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