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Alruhaimi RS, Ahmeda AF, Hussein OE, Alotaibi MF, Germoush MO, Elgebaly HA, Hassanein EHM, Mahmoud AM. Galangin attenuates chlorpyrifos-induced kidney injury by mitigating oxidative stress and inflammation and upregulating Nrf2 and farnesoid-X-receptor in rats. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 110:104542. [PMID: 39179192 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2024.104542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2024] [Revised: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/26/2024]
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Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is a highly toxic commonly used pesticide and can seriously harm human health. This study assessed the potential of galangin (GAL), an antioxidant flavonoid, to attenuate oxidative stress, inflammation and kidney injury caused by CPF, emphasizing the role of farnesoid-x-receptor (FXR) and Nrf2. Rats were supplemented with CPF and GAL for 28 days. CPF increased serum creatinine, urea and Kim-1, provoked several tissue alterations, and increased kidney ROS, malondialdehyde (MDA), NF-κB p65, TNF-α, iNOS, and caspase-3. GAL effectively ameliorated serum kidney injury markers, ROS, MDA, and TNF-α, suppressed NF-κB p65, iNOS, and caspase-3, and enhanced antioxidants. GAL suppressed Keap1 and upregulated FXR, Nrf2, HO-1 and NQO-1 in CPF-administered rats. GAL exhibited binding affinity with Keap1, FXR, caspase-3, iNOS, HO-1, and NF-κB. In conclusion, GAL is effective in preventing CPF nephrotoxicity by attenuating oxidative stress and inflammation. This protection is linked to upregulation of antioxidants, Nrf2/HO-1 signaling and FXR.
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- Reem S Alruhaimi
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates; Center of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Higher Technological Institute for Applied Health Sciences, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Physiology Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakakah, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakakah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University-Assiut Branch, Egypt
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- Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK; Molecular Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt.
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Chen L, Xu T, Wang Z, Wang C, Fang L, Kong L. Loss of Nup155 promotes high fructose-driven podocyte senescence by inhibiting INO80 mRNA nuclear export. J Adv Res 2024:S2090-1232(24)00329-1. [PMID: 39111625 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2024.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 08/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Podocyte senescence causes podocyte loss and glomerulopathy. Excessive fructose intake is a risk factor for podocyte injury. However, whether high fructose promotes podocyte senescence remains unknown. OBJECTIVES To explore the pathological mechanism by which high fructose drives podocyte senescence and find natural compounds to alleviate podocyte senescence. METHODS Podocyte senescence was characterized with senescence-associated beta-galactosidase (SA-β-gal) staining, Western blot, real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), comet assay and immunofluorescence. Proteomics analysis was performed to identify differentially expressed proteins in high fructose-exposed podocytes. Podocyte nuclear pore complexes (NPCs) and foot processes were observed by transmission electron microscopy. The mRNA and protein levels of nucleoporin 155 (Nup155) and inositol requiring mutant 80 (INO80) were detected by qRT-PCR, Western blot and immunofluorescence. Virtual screening was conducted to find natural compounds that target Nup155. RESULTS High fructose increased SA-β-gal activity, protein level of p53, p21, p16 and phosphorylated histone H2AX (γ-H2AX), as well as mRNA expression of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) in rat glomeruli and podocytes. Proteomic analysis unraveled a crucial molecule Nup155, which was decreased in high fructose-induced podocyte senescence. Meanwhile, the number of podocyte NPCs was also decreased in vivo and in vitro. Consistently, high fructose suppressed nuclear export of INO80 mRNA, thereby down-regulated INO80 protein expression in podocyte senescence. Deletion of Nup155 inhibited INO80 mRNA nuclear export to induce podocyte senescence, whereas overexpression of Nup155 or INO80 alleviated high fructose-induced podocyte senescence. Ferulic acid was found to up-regulate Nup155 by both direct binding to stabilize Nup155 protein and enhancing its transcription, to promote INO80 mRNA nuclear export in the mitigation of high fructose-caused podocyte senescence. CONCLUSION High fructose induces podocyte senescence by decreasing Nup155 to inhibit INO80 mRNA nuclear export. Ferulic acid targeting Nup155 may be a potential strategy to prevent high fructose-induced podocyte senescence.
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- Li Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China; Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China; Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Guo B, Wang H, Zhang Y, Wang C, Zhang H, Zhao Y, Qin J. Glycyrrhizin alleviates BoAHV-1-induced lung injury in guinea pigs by inhibiting the NF-κB/NLRP3 Signaling pathway and activating the Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling pathway. Vet Res Commun 2024; 48:2499-2511. [PMID: 38865040 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-024-10436-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Varicellovirus bovinealpha 1 (BoAHV-1) is a significant pathogen responsible for respiratory disease in cattle, capable of inducing lung damage independently or co-infection with bacteria. The widespread spread of BoAHV-1 in cattle herds has caused substantial economic losses to the cattle industry. The pathogenic mechanisms of BoAHV-1 are often relevant to robust inflammatory responses, increased oxidative burden, and the initiation of apoptosis. Glycyrrhizin (GLY) is a small-molecule triterpenoid saponin compound obtained from the herb liquorice, which has a broad spectrum of pharmacological properties such as antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. Furthermore, GLY regulates lung physiology by modulating oxidative stress, inflammatory response, and cell apoptosis through interference with the NF-κB/NLRP3 and Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling pathways. However, the potential of GLY to mitigate lung injury induced by BoAHV-1 and its underlying mechanism remains unclear. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the protective effect of GLY against pulmonary injury induced by BoAHV-1 in a guinea pig model by reducing viral load and suppressing the inflammatory response, oxidative stress, and apoptosis. The results of this study demonstrated that GLY exerted a protective effect against BoAHV-1-induced lung injury in guinea pigs. Specifically, GLY reduced the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin (IL)-1β, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and interleukin (IL)-8 in guinea pig tissues while suppressing the expression of Caspase-1. Additionally, GLY reduced BoAHV-1 load and the number of TUNEL-positive lung cells in guinea pig lungs while inhibiting Caspase 3 protein expression. Furthermore, GLY significantly enhanced lung antioxidant capacity by increasing superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity while simultaneously reducing malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. Lung histological observation and score further validated the protective effect of GLY on BoAHV-1-induced lung injury. Furthermore, we observed that the expression of phosphorylated NF-κB p65 (p-NF-κB p65) and NLRP3 proteins in the lung tissue of BoAHV-1-infected guinea pigs decreased after GLY treatment while the expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 proteins increased. These results indicated that GLY inhibited the NF-κB/NLRP3 Signaling pathway and activated the Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling pathway during BoAHV-1 infection. Ultimately, our findings demonstrated that GLY alleviates BoAHV-1-induced inflammation response, oxidative stress, and cell apoptosis by inhibiting the NF-κB/NLRP3 Signaling pathway and activating the Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling pathway to protect guinea pigs from lung injury caused by BoAHV-1. Ultimately, our findings demonstrated that GLY alleviates BoAHV-1-induced inflammation response, oxidative stress, and cell apoptosis by inhibiting the NF-κB/NLRP3 Signaling pathway and activating the Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling pathway to protect guinea pigs from lung injury caused by BoAHV-1. Importantly, this study provides a compelling argument for the GLY in combating respiratory disease in cattle caused by BoAHV-1.
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- Bing Guo
- Key Laboratory of Healthy Breeding in Dairy Cattle (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, China
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Healthy Breeding in Dairy Cattle (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Healthy Breeding in Dairy Cattle (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, China
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- Hebei Provincial Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Zhangjiakou Rural Cooperative Economy Business Management Station, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Healthy Breeding in Dairy Cattle (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, China.
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Alruhaimi RS, Alotaibi MF, Alnasser SM, Alzoghaibi MA, Germoush MO, Alotaibi M, Hassanein EHM, Mahmoud AM. Farnesol prevents chlorpyrifos nephrotoxicity by modulating inflammatory mediators, Nrf2 and FXR and attenuating oxidative stress. Food Chem Toxicol 2024; 190:114788. [PMID: 38849050 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2024.114788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is a broad-spectrum insecticide widely employed in agricultural field for pest control. Exposure to CPF is associated with serious effects to the main organs, including kidneys. Significant evidence denotes that oxidative stress (OS) and inflammation are implicated in CPF toxicity. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of farnesol (FAR) to modulate inflammatory mediators and farnesoid-X-receptor (FXR) and Nrf2 in a rat model of CPF nephrotoxicity. CPF and FAR were orally supplemented for 28 days and blood and kidney samples were collected for investigations. CPF administration elevated blood creatinine and urea, kidney MDA and NO, and upregulated NF-κB p65, IL-1β, TNF-α, iNOS, and caspase-3. In addition, CPF upregulated kidney Keap1, and decreased GSH, antioxidant enzymes, and Nrf2, FXR, HO-1 and NQO-1. FAR ameliorated creatinine and urea, prevented histopathological alterations, decreased MDA and NO, and enhanced antioxidants in CPF-administered rats. FAR modulated NF-κB p65, iNOS, TNF-α, IL-1β, caspase-3, Keap1, HO-1, NQO-1, Nrf2 and FXR. In silico investigations revealed the binding affinity of FAR towards Keap1 and FXR, as well as NF-κB, caspase-3, iNOS, and HO-1. In conclusion, FAR prevents CPF-induced kidney injury by attenuating OS, inflammation, and apoptosis, effects associated with modulation of FXR, Nrf2/HO-1 signaling and antioxidants.
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- Reem S Alruhaimi
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Physiology Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim, 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Physiology Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakakah, 72388, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of Hafr Albatin, Hafar Al Batin, 39524, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University-Assiut Branch, Egypt
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- Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, M1 5GD, UK; Molecular Physiology Division, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt.
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Wang S, Hong Y, Li Y, Zhang Z, Han J, Yang Z, Yang Y, Ma Z, Wang Q. Ferulic Acid Inhibits Arsenic-Induced Colon Injury by Improving Intestinal Barrier Function. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2024. [PMID: 38881217 DOI: 10.1002/tox.24360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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The prolonged exposure to arsenic results in intestinal barrier dysfunction, which is strongly concerned with detrimental processes such as oxidative stress and the inflammatory response. Ferulic acid (FA), as a phenolic acid, possesses the capability to mitigate arsenic-induced liver damage and cardiotoxic effects dependent on inhibition of oxidative stress and inflammatory responses. FA can mitigate testicular tissue damage and alveolar epithelial dysfunction, the mechanism of which may rely on nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/heme oxygenase 1 (Nrf2/HO-1) activation and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathway blocking. Based on the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of FA, we speculated that FA might have the potential to inhibit arsenic-induced intestinal damage. To confirm this scientific hypothesis, mice exposed to sodium arsenite were treated with FA to observe colonic histopathology and TJ protein levels, and oxidative stress and TJ protein levels in Caco-2 cells exposed to sodium arsenite were assessed after FA intervention. In addition, molecular levels of NF-κB and Nrf2/HO-1 pathway in colon and Caco-2 cells were also detected. As shown in our data, FA inhibited arsenic-induced colon injury, which was reflected in the improvement of mucosal integrity, the decrease of down-regulated expression of tight junction (TJ) proteins (Claudin-1, Occludin, and ZO-1) and the inhibition of oxidative stress. Similarly, treatment with FA attenuated the inhibitory effect of arsenic on TJ protein expression in Caco-2 cells. In addition to suppressing the activation of NF-κB pathway, FA retrieved the activation of Nrf2/HO-1 pathway in colon and intestinal epithelial cells induced by arsenic. In summary, our findings propose that FA has the potential to mitigate arsenic-induced intestinal damage by preserving the integrity of intestinal epithelial TJs and suppressing oxidative stress. These results lay the groundwork for the potential use of FA in treating colon injuries caused by arsenic.
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- Shumin Wang
- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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Amini N, Shoshtari MH, Nejaddehbashi F, Dianat M, Badavi M. Dose-dependent renoprotective effect of vanillic acid on methotrexate-induced nephrotoxicity via its anti-apoptosis, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:4195-4204. [PMID: 38041776 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02866-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Methotrexate-induced nephrotoxicity is a medical emergency which is associated with a variety of side effects. Vanillic acid (VA), as an antioxidant, removes free radical oxygen to protect cell defense. Therefore, this study investigated VA's beneficial effects on nephrotoxicity induced by methotrexate through its anti-apoptosis, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Our study included five groups of male Wistar rats (n = 8): sham, MTX (Methotrexate) group: rats receiving methotrexate (20 mg/kg, intraperitoneally) on Day 2. Moreover, the remaining groups consisted of animals that received vanillic acid (25, 50, and 100 mg/kg, orally for seven days) plus MTX on the 2nd day. The rats were deeply anesthetized on the eighth day to obtain blood and renal tissue samples. The results showed that MTX can increase blood urea nitrogen and creatinine. However, VA (50 and 100 mg/kg) improved renal function as approved by histological findings. Compared with MTX-treated rats, VA enhanced the contents of total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and reduced renal malondialdehyde (MDA). Moreover, VA reduced mRNA expressions of caspase-3 and Bcl-2-associated x protein (Bax) and caused mRNA overexpression of the renal B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), and Nrf-2 (Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2) compared to the MTX group. Also, VA administration significantly reduced inflammatory agents. Overall, VA protects the kidneys against methotrexate-induced nephrotoxicity via anti-apoptosis, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Our results revealed that the most effective dose of VA was 100 mg/kg.
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- Negin Amini
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Jiang XS, Liu T, Xia YF, Gan H, Ren W, Du XG. Activation of the Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway ameliorates hyperlipidemia-induced renal tubular epithelial cell injury by inhibiting mtROS-mediated NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1342350. [PMID: 38720901 PMCID: PMC11076710 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1342350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Dyslipidemia is the most prevalent independent risk factor for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Lipid-induced NLRP3 inflammasome activation in kidney-resident cells exacerbates renal injury by causing sterile inflammation. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is a transcription factor that modulates the cellular redox balance; however, the exact role of Nrf2 signaling and its regulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome in hyperlipidemia-induced kidney injury are poorly understood. In this study, we demonstrated that activation of the mtROS-NLRP3 inflammasome pathway is a critical contributor to renal tubular epithelial cell (RTEC) apoptosis under hyperlipidemia. In addition, the Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway is activated in renal tubular epithelial cells under hyperlipidemia conditions both in vivo and in vitro, and Nrf2 silencing accelerated palmitic acid (PA)-induced mtROS production, mitochondrial injury, and NLRP3 inflammasome activation. However, the activation of Nrf2 with tBHQ ameliorated mtROS production, mitochondrial injury, NLRP3 inflammasome activation, and cell apoptosis in PA-induced HK-2 cells and in the kidneys of HFD-induced obese rats. Furthermore, mechanistic studies showed that the potential mechanism of Nrf2-induced NLRP3 inflammasome inhibition involved reducing mtROS generation. Taken together, our results demonstrate that the Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway attenuates hyperlipidemia-induced renal injury through its antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects through the downregulation of mtROS-mediated NLRP3 inflammasome activation.
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- Xu-shun Jiang
- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- The Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Rongala S, Kolusu AS, Jakkamsetti MS, Mohanty SK, Samudrala PK, Arakareddy BP. Ameliorative effect of ferulic acid on thyroid dysfunction against propyl-thiouracil induced hypothyroid rats. Endocrine 2024:10.1007/s12020-024-03818-z. [PMID: 38637405 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-024-03818-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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PURPOSE Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder characterised by decreased T3, T4 and increased TSH levels. This study aims to examine the potential effects of Ferulic acid (FA) on rats with hypothyroidism induced by propylthiouracil through the estimation of biochemical parameters and histopathological studies. METHODS Twenty-five female wistar rats were allocated into five groups: Control group [1% CMC, p.o.], Disease group [PTU-50 mg/kg, p.o.], [Levothyroxine (LT4) group - 20 µg/kg, p.o. + PTU-50 mg/kg, p.o.], [FA -25 mg/kg, p.o. + PTU-50 mg/kg, p.o.] and [FA 50 mg/kg, p.o. + PTU-50 mg/kg, p.o.]. On 15th day blood was collected and serum was separated for estimation of biochemical parameters, liver and kidney homogenate was utilised for the estimation of oxidative stress markers and the thyroid gland was dissected to examine histological features. RESULTS PTU administration for 14 days showed a substantial decline in T3 and T4 and increases in TSH levels. PTU-administered rats significantly increased TC, TG and LDL levels, and decreased HDL levels. AST, ALT, urea, creatinine, and IL-6 were determined and these levels were significantly altered in PTU-induced hypothyroid group. In hypothyroid rats MDA, NO, GSH and SOD levels were significantly altered. However, treatment with FA for 14 days attenuated PTU-induced alterations. Furthermore, FA improves the histological changes of the thyroid gland. CONCLUSION In conclusion, FA treatment showed a protective effect against hypothyroidism by stimulating the thyroid hormones through the activation of thyroid peroxidase enzyme and improving thyroid function. In addition, FA diminished the increase in lipids, liver and kidney markers, oxidative stress and inflammation.
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- Suma Rongala
- Department of Pharmacology, Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy (SVCP) - Vishnupur, West Godavari, Bhimavaram, 534202, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy (SVCP) - Vishnupur, West Godavari, Bhimavaram, 534202, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy (SVCP) - Vishnupur, West Godavari, Bhimavaram, 534202, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy (SVCP) - Vishnupur, West Godavari, Bhimavaram, 534202, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy (SVCP) - Vishnupur, West Godavari, Bhimavaram, 534202, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy (SVCP) - Vishnupur, West Godavari, Bhimavaram, 534202, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Arafa ESA, Hassanein EHM, Ibrahim NA, Buabeid MA, Mohamed WR. Involvement of Nrf2-PPAR-γ signaling in Coenzyme Q10 protecting effect against methotrexate-induced testicular oxidative damage. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 129:111566. [PMID: 38364740 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111566] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Studies have identified Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) as a promising agent in improving idiopathic male infertility; however, its role in chemically or environmentally induced testicular dysfunction is not well-established. We investigated the potential of CoQ10 to attenuate methotrexate (MTX)-induced testicular damage and to identify molecular targets of CoQ10 effects. Wistar rats received a single intraperitoneal dose of 20 mg/kg MTX on the fifth day of the 10-day experimental protocol. 100 mg/kg CoQ10 was given orally daily for ten days, alone or combined with MTX. The testes of MTX-treated animals showed thickened tunica albuginea, distortion of seminiferous tubules with a marked reduction of germinal lining, a few primary spermatocytes with no spermatozoa, apoptotic cells, congested sub-capsular and interstitial blood vessels, and interstitial edema. Reduction of reproductive hormones and increased oxidative, inflammatory, and apoptotic biomarkers levels were also seen in the MTX-treated rats. CoQ10 + MTX-treated rats were protected against MTX-induced testicular histological changes and showed improvement in testosterone, luteinizing-, and follicle-stimulating hormone serum levels compared to the MTX group. The testes of the CoQ10 + MTX-treated rats showed reduced malondialdehyde, myloperoxidase, tumor necrosis factor -α, interleukin-6 and -1β and Bax: Bcl2 ratio and enhanced glutathione, and catalase compared to MTX alone. CoQ10 enhanced MTX-induced downregulation of Nrf2 and PPAR-γ signaling and modulated its downstream targets, the inducible nitric oxide synthase, NF-κB, Bax, and Bcl2. In conclusion, CoQ10 targeted the Nrf2-PPAR-γ signaling loop and its downstream pathways, mitigating MTX-induced oxidative stress-related damages and alleviating the testicular dysfunction MTX caused. Our data suggest Nrf2-PPAR-γ signaling as a potential therapeutic target in testicular toxicity, where oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis trigger damage.
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- El-Shaimaa A Arafa
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates; Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research (CMBAHSR), Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut 71524, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates; Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research (CMBAHSR), Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Fatima College of Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt.
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Liu J, Wei X, Wang T, Zhang M, Gao Y, Cheng Y, Chi L. Intestinal mucosal barrier: a potential target for traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1372766. [PMID: 38469405 PMCID: PMC10925767 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1372766] [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: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a serious public health problem, and among non-communicable diseases, CVD is now the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. CVD involves multiple organs throughout the body, especially the intestinal tract is the first to be involved. The impairment of the intestinal mucosal barrier is considered a significant pathological alteration in CVD and also contributes to the accelerated progression of the disease, thereby offering novel insights for CVD prevention and treatment. The treatment of Chinese medicine is characterized by multi-metabolites, multi-pathways, and multi-targets. In recent years, the studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in treating CVD by repairing the intestinal mucosal barrier have gradually increased, showing great therapeutic potential. This review summarizes the studies related to the treatment of CVD by TCM (metabolites of Chinese botanical drugs, TCM formulas, and Chinese patent medicine) targeting the repair of the intestinal mucosal barrier, as well as the potential mechanisms. We have observed that TCM exerts regulatory effects on the structure and metabolites of gut microbiota, enhances intestinal tight junctions, improves intestinal dyskinesia, repairs intestinal tissue morphology, and preserves the integrity of the intestinal vascular barrier through its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic properties. These multifaceted attributes position TCM as a pivotal modulator of inhibiting myocardial fibrosis, and hypertrophy, and promoting vascular repairment. Moreover, there exists a close association between cardiovascular risk factors such as hyperlipidemia, obesity, and diabetes mellitus with CVD. We also explore the mechanisms through which Chinese botanical drugs impact the intestinal mucosal barrier and regulate glucose and lipid metabolism. Consequently, these findings present novel insights and methodologies for treating CVD.
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- Jiahui Liu
- College of First Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of First Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Nursing, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of First Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of First Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Abdel-Wahab WM, Daifalla NS, Essawy AE. L-methionine protects against nephrotoxicity induced by methotrexate through modulation of redox status and inflammation. Redox Rep 2023; 28:2270886. [PMID: 37931136 PMCID: PMC10629423 DOI: 10.1080/13510002.2023.2270886] [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] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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Objective: Methotrexate (MTX) is a drug used in the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disorders; however, its clinical use is limited because of serious side effects including renal toxicity. This study aimed to investigate the protective effect of Lmethionine (L-Met) on MTX toxicity in the kidneys of rats.Methods: Thirty male rats were divided equally into five groups: control (saline), Met400 (400 mg/kg L-Met), MTX (20 mg/kg MTX), MTX-Met300 (300 mg/kg L-Met and 20 mg/kg MTX), and MTX-Met400 (400 mg/kg L-Met and 20 mg/kg MTX). Rats were euthanized one day after the last dose administration (day 16) and serum and renal tissue samples were collected. Renal function and injury indices, oxidative stress/antioxidant indices and proinflammatory cytokines were evaluated.Results: The results showed that L-Met could effectively counteract the nephrotoxic effects of MTX, in a dose-related manner, by improving most of the tested parameters. Furthermore, the higher dose of L-Met was able to restore several parameters to normal levels. In addition, investigation of MTX-induced hematological changes revealed a corrective potential of L-Met.Conclusion: L-Met can be an effective adjuvant therapy to modulate renal toxicity associated with MTX because of its antioxidant and antiinflammatory effects.
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- Wessam M. Abdel-Wahab
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
- Department of Basic Sciences, Deanship of Preparatory Year and Supporting Studies, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Deanship of Preparatory Year and Supporting Studies, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Zhao LL, Jayeoye TJ, Ashaolu TJ, Olatunji OJ. Pinostrobin, a dietary bioflavonoid exerts antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic protective effects against methotrexate-induced ovarian toxicity in rats. Tissue Cell 2023; 85:102254. [PMID: 37866152 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2023.102254] [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: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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This study investigated the protective activities of pinostrobin (PIN) against methotrexate (MTX)-induced ovarian toxicity. Female rats were administered with PIN (50 mg/kg) for 4 weeks, while MTX was administered from weeks 2-4 of PIN treatment. Serum hormonal profiles, ovarian oxidative stress, inflammatory and apoptotic biomarkers as well as ovarian histomorphometry were evaluated. MTX administration elicited profound deficit in serum progesterone and estrogen (E2) levels, while luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) were significantly increased. Additionally, MTX administration was associated with significant increases in ovarian malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, NF-кB, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, iNOS and caspase-3 activity, as well as notable reduction in the activities of glutathione peroxidase, catalase and superoxide dismutase as well as the level of glutathione. Whereas, treatment with PIN significantly decreased serum levels of FSH and LH, as well as ovarian levels of NO, MDA, caspase 3, NF-κB, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and iNOS. PIN also significantly upregulated GSH, GPx, CAT and SOD in the ovarian tissues as well as increased serum E2 and progesterone levels compared to the MTX group. Furthermore, PIN significantly restored altered ovarian histoarchitecture in the treated group. These findings suggests that PIN exerts protective effects against MTX-triggered ovarian damages.
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- Ling-Ling Zhao
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Ishtiaq I, Zeb A, Badshah H, Alattar A, Alshaman R, Koh PO, Rehman NU, Shah FA, Althobaiti YS. Enhanced cardioprotective activity of ferulic acid-loaded solid lipid nanoparticle in an animal model of myocardial injury. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2023; 476:116657. [PMID: 37597755 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2023.116657] [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: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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Myocardial infarction results in an increased inflammatory and oxidative stress response in the heart, and reducing inflammation and oxidative stress after MI may offer protective effects to the heart. In the present study, we examined the cardioprotective effects of ferulic acid (FA) and ferulic acid nanostructured solid lipid nanoparticles (FA-SLNs) in an isoproterenol (ISO) induced MI model. Male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into five experimental groups to compare the effects of FA and FA-SLNs. The findings revealed that ISO led to extensive cardiomyopathy, characterized by increased infarction area, edema formation, pressure load, and energy deprivation. Additionally, ISO increased the levels of inflammatory markers (COX-2, NLRP3, and NF-кB) and apoptotic mediators such as p-JNK. However, treatment with FA and FA-SLNs mitigated the severity of the ISO-induced response, and elevated the levels of antioxidant enzymes while downregulating inflammatory pathways, along with upregulation of the mitochondrial bioenergetic factor PPAR-γ. Furthermore, virtual docking analysis of FA with various protein targets supported the in vivo results, confirming drug-protein interactions. Overall, the results demonstrated that FA-SLNs offer a promising strategy for protecting the heart from further injury following MI. This is attributed to the improved drug delivery and therapeutic outcomes compared to FA alone.
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- Isra Ishtiaq
- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-I-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute of Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinjudaero, Jinju 52828, South Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Addiction and Neuroscience Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia.
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Morgan AM, Ogaly HA, Kamel S, Rashad MM, Hassanen EI, Ibrahim MA, Galal MK, Yassin AM, Dulmani SAA, Al-Zahrani FA, Hussien AM. Protective effects of N-acetyl-l-cysteine against penconazole-triggered hepatorenal toxicity in adult rats. J Vet Res 2023; 67:459-469. [PMID: 37786839 PMCID: PMC10541664 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2023-0039] [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: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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Introduction Penconazole (PEN) is a widely applied triazole fungicide. This study sought to define the efficacy of N-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) in mitigating PEN-triggered hepatorenal toxicity in rats. Material and Methods Twenty-eight adult male albino Wistar rats were assigned to four groups: a normal control (NC), a PEN group, a NAC group and a PEN+NAC group. Administration of PEN (50 mg/kg body weight (b.w.) every 2 days) and NAC (150 mg/kg b.w., daily) took place via oral gavage for 10 days. Results Effective amelioration by NAC of PEN-induced liver and kidney dysfunction was indicated by a significant reduction in the circulating liver and kidney markers (aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, urea and creatinine). Attenuation of PEN-induced oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in liver and kidney tissues was evident in a significant reduction in malondialdehyde and enhanced total antioxidant capacity. Moreover, NAC significantly reduced the histopathological alterations and the expression of tumour necrosis factor α in liver and kidney tissue. Furthermore, NAC maintained the messenger RNA levels of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), haem oxygenase 1, and Kelch-like erythroid cell-derived protein 1 and prevented nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) protein upregulation caused by PEN. Conclusion N-acetyl-1-cysteine protected against PEN-induced hepatorenal oxidative damage and inflammatory response via activation of Nrf2 and inhibition of NF-κB pathways.
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 62421, Abha High City, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, 12211Giza, Egypt
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, 12211Giza, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, 12211Giza, Egypt
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, 12211Giza, Egypt
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, 12211Giza, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 62421, Abha High City, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 62421, Abha High City, Saudi Arabia
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Zhang Y, Wang S, Dai X, Liu T, Liu Y, Shi H, Yin J, Xu T, Zhang Y, Zhao D, Sukhorukov V, Orekhov AN, Gao S, Wang L, Zhang D. Simiao San alleviates hyperuricemia and kidney inflammation by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome and JAK2/STAT3 signaling in hyperuricemia mice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 312:116530. [PMID: 37098372 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Simiao San (SmS), a famous traditional Chinese formula, is clinically used to treat patients with hyperuricemia (HUA). However, its mechanism of action on lowering uric acid (UA) and inhibiting inflammation still deserves further investigation. AIM OF THE STUDY To examine the effect and its possible underlying mechanism of SmS on UA metabolism and kidney injury in HUA mouse. MATERIALS AND METHODS The HUA mouse model was constructed with the combined administration of both potassium oxalate and hypoxanthine. The effects of SmS on UA, xanthine oxidase (XOD), creatinine (CRE), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), interleukin-10 (IL-10), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were determined by ELISA or biochemical assays. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) was used to observe pathological alterations in the kidneys of HUA mice. The expression levels of organic anion transporter 1 (OAT1), recombinant urate transporter 1 (URAT1), glucose transporter 9 (GLUT9), nucleotide binding domain and leucine rich repeat pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3), Cleaved-Caspase 1, apoptosis-associated speck like protein (ASC), nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), IL-6, janus kinase 2 (JAK2), phosphor (P)-JAK2, signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 (STAT3), P-STAT3, suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) were examined by Western blot and/or immunohistochemical (IHC) staining. The major ingredients in SmS were identified by a HPLC-MS assay. RESULTS HUA mouse exhibited an elevation in serum levels of UA, BUN, CRE, XOD, and the ratio of urinary albumin to creatinine (UACR), and a decline in urine levels of UA and CRE. In addition, HUA induces pro-inflammatory microenvironment in mouse, including an increase in serum levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α, and renal expressions of URAT1, GULT9, NLRP3, ASC, Cleaved-Caspase1, P-JAK2/JAK2, P-STAT3/STAT3, and SOCS3, and a decrease in serum IL-10 level and renal OAT1 expression as well as a disorganization of kidney pathological microstructure. In contrast, SmS intervention reversed these alterations in HUA mouse. CONCLUSION SmS could alleviate hyperuricemia and renal inflammation in HUA mouse. The action mechanisms behind these alterations may be associated with a limitation of the NLRP3 inflammasome and JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathways.
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- Yueyi Zhang
- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China.
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Laboratory of Angiopathology, Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow, 125315, Russia.
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- Laboratory of Angiopathology, Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow, 125315, Russia.
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Department of TCM Pharmacology, Chinese Material Medica School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China.
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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Soliman MM, Elshehawei AM, Althobaiti S, Sayed SM. Protective impacts of Withania somnifera leaf extract from Taif area against diclofenac induced hepato-renal toxicity: role of antioxidants, inflammation, apoptosis, and anti-oxidative stress biomarkers. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2023; 12:685-692. [PMID: 37663806 PMCID: PMC10470349 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfad058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Current study examined the boosting impacts of Withania somnifera leaf extract from Taif area (high-altitude area) against hepatic and renal toxicity induced by diclofenac in experimental rats. Withania is highly grown on Taif area as environmental herb with multiple functions. Diclofenac is non-steroidal medication used for treatment of pain but over dose has severe side effects. Thirty-two adult Wistar rats of male type were subdivided into 4 groups. The control rats (group 1) received saline. Second group received diclofenac (50 mg/kg BW intraperitoneally) at days 4 and 5. Third group received W. somnifera leaf extract (250 mg /kg body weight) for 6 days. The fourth protective group, received W. somnifera leaf extract plus diclofenac for 6 days as shown in groups 2 and 3. Diclofenac significantly increased serum AST, ALT, and decreased albumin and total proteins levels. It also increased serum concentrations of uric acid and creatinine. In addition, it increased lipid peroxidation, and decreased reduced glutathione and superoxide dismutase levels. Diclofenac increased inflammatory cytokines secretion and up-regulated hepatic oxidative stress genes (HO-1; hemoxygenase-1 and Nrf2nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and renal inflammatory transcriptional markers (TGF-β1; transforming growth factor-beta1 and COX-2; cycloxygenas-2). In parallel, hepatic caspase-3 expression was up-regulated as an apoptotic marker, while Bcl2; (B-cell lymphoma 2) mRNA expression was down regulated as anti-apoptotic marker. W. somnifera pre-administration in the protective group ameliorated the altered parameters induced by diclofenac. In conclusion, W. somnifera leaf extract has the potential to antagonize side effects of diclofenac by regulating the pathways of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis/antiapoptosis.
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- Mohamed Mohamed Soliman
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Bitechnology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Science and Technology, University College-Ranyah, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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Yang L, Nao J, Dong X. The Therapeutic Potential of Hydroxycinnamic Acid Derivatives in Parkinson's Disease: Focus on In Vivo Research Advancements. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023. [PMID: 37432913 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c02787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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Hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives (HCDs) are polyphenols that are abundant in cereals, coffee, tea, wine, fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods. To aid in the clinical prevention and treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD), we evaluated in vivo investigations of the pharmacological properties of HCDs relevant to PD, and their pharmacokinetic and safety aspects. An extensive search of published journals was conducted using several literature databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, and the Web of Science. The search terms included "hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives," "ferulic acid," "caffeic acid," "sinapic acid," "p-coumaric acid," "Parkinson's disease," and combinations of these keywords. As of April 2023, 455 preclinical studies were retrieved, of which 364 were in vivo studies; we included 17 of these articles on the pharmaceutics of HCDs in PD. Available evidence supports the protective effects of HCDs in PD due to their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, as well as antiapoptotic physiological activities. Studies have identified possible molecular targets and pathways for the protective actions of HCDs in PD. However, the paucity of studies on these compounds in PD, and the risk of toxicity induced with high-dose applications, limits their use. Thus, multifaceted studies of HCDs in vitro and in vivo are needed.
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- Lan Yang
- Department of Neurology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, PR China
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Wang Q, Qiu Z, Chen Y, Song Y, Zhou A, Cao Y, Xiao J, Xiao H, Song M. Review of recent advances on health benefits, microbial transformations, and authenticity identification of Citri reticulatae Pericarpium bioactive compounds. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023:1-29. [PMID: 37326362 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2222834] [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: 06/17/2023]
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The extensive health-promoting effects of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (CRP) have attracted researchers' interest. The difference in storage time, varieties and origin of CRP are closely related to the content of bioactive compounds they contain. The consitituent transformation mediated by environmental microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) and the production of new bioactive components during the storage process may be the main reason for 'the older, the better' of CRP. In addition, the gap in price between different varieties can be as large as 8 times, while the difference due to age can even reach 20 times, making the 'marketing young-CRP as old-CRP and counterfeiting origin' flood the entire market, seriously harming consumers' interests. However, so far, the research on CRP is relatively decentralized. In particular, a summary of the microbial transformation and authenticity identification of CRP has not been reported. Therefore, this review systematically summarized the recent advances on the main bioactive compounds, the major biological activities, the microbial transformation process, the structure, and content changes of the active substances during the transformation process, and authenticity identification of CRP. Furthermore, challenges and perspectives concerning the future research on CRP were proposed.
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- Qun Wang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Alruhaimi RS. Protective effect of arbutin against cyclophosphamide-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and hepatotoxicity via Nrf2/HO-1 pathway in rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:68101-68110. [PMID: 37119491 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27354-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a potent anticancer drug widely employed in chemotherapy against various types of cancer. However, CP leads to toxicity to non-targeted organs, including the liver and this limits its clinical use. This study explored the role of arbutin (ARB) against CP-mediated oxidative and inflammatory reactions and hepatotoxicity. Rats were administered ARB (25 and 50 mg/kg) for 14 days and CP (150 mg/kg). CP triggered liver tissue injury with marked increase in serum AST, ALT, ALP, and bilirubin, and hepatic malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) coupled with diminution of GSH, SOD, catalase, and GPx. Liver NF-kB p65, NOS, IL-6, TNF-α, Bax and caspase-3 were upregulated by CP injection and IL-10 and Bcl-2 were decreased. ARB prevented liver injury, suppressed MDA, NO, NF-kB p65, inflammatory markers, Bax and caspase-3 in CP-treated rats. ARB restored antioxidants, IL-10 and Bcl-2, and enhanced Nrf2 and hemeoxygenase-1 (HO) both gene and protein in the liver of rats. In conclusion, these results pinpointed the protective role of ARB on oxidative and inflammatory reactions, apoptosis, and hepatotoxicity in rats. This hepatoprotective activity was linked to the ability of ARB to modulate Nrf2/HO-1 pathway.
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- Reem S Alruhaimi
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
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Charoenwutthikun S, Chanjitwiriya K, Roytrakul S, Kunthalert D. A wild rice-derived peptide R14 ameliorates monosodium urate crystals-induced IL-1β secretion through inhibition of NF-κB signaling and NLRP3 inflammasome activation. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15295. [PMID: 37197585 PMCID: PMC10184658 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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Gout is an inflammatory arthritis initiated by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals (MSU) around the joints and surrounding tissues. MSU crystals activate the nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor containing pyrin domain 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome to the release of interleukin-1β (IL-1β). Gout can have a substantial impact on patient's quality of life, and currently available medicines are unable to meet all the clinical needs. This study explored anti-gout potentials of the Rice14 (R14) peptide, a peptide derived from leaves of wild rice Oryza minuta. The effects of R14 peptide on IL-1β secretion in THP-1 macrophages with MSU crystals-induced inflammation were examined. Our results clearly showed that the R14 peptide significantly inhibited the secretion of IL-1β in MSU crystals-induced macrophages, and the effects were dose-related. For safety testing, the R14 peptide did not show both cytotoxicity and hemolytic activity. In addition, the R14 peptide strongly suppressed the phospho-IκB-α and nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) p65 proteins in NF-κB signaling pathway, reduced the NLRP3 expression and inhibited the MSU crystals-mediated cleavage of caspase-1 as well as mature IL-1β. The R14 peptide also reduced MSU-triggered intracellular ROS levels in macrophages. Taken together, these results indicated that R14 peptide inhibited MSU crystals-induced IL-1β production through NF-κB and NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Our findings demonstrated that R14 peptide, the newly recognized peptide from wild rice, possessed potent regulatory activity against IL-1β production in MSU crystals-induced inflammation, and we therefore propose that the R14 peptide is a promising molecule with potential clinical application in the treatment of MSU crystals-induced inflammation.
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- Supattra Charoenwutthikun
- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Centre of Excellence in Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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Alruhaimi RS. Betulinic acid protects against cardiotoxicity of the organophosphorus pesticide chlorpyrifos by suppressing oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:51180-51190. [PMID: 36808036 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25917-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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The widespread application of organophosphorus (OP) pesticides can affect the environment as well as the animal and human health. Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is a broad-spectrum OP pesticide used in agriculture and can cause several toxic effects in which oxidative stresses and inflammation play a key role. This study aimed to evaluate the protective activity of betulinic acid (BA), an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory pentacyclic triterpene, against CPF cardiotoxicity in rats. The rats were divided into four groups. CPF (10 mg/kg) and BA (25 mg/kg) were orally administered for 28 days, and blood and heart samples were collected. CPF-administered rats showed an increase in serum cardiac troponin I (cTnI), creatine kinase (CK)-MB, and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), accompanied with multiple myocardial tissue alterations. Lipid peroxidation (LPO), nitric oxide (NO), nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB), interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α were increased, and antioxidant were decrease in CPF-administered rats. BA ameliorated cardiac function markers and tissue injury, decreased LPO, NO, NF-κB, and proinflammatory cytokines, and increased antioxidants. In addition, BA decreased proapoptosis markers, and increased B-cell lymphoma (Bcl)-2, IL-10, Nrf2, and HO-1 in the heart of CPF-treated rats. In conclusion, BA protected against cardiotoxicity in CPF-administered rats by mitigating oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis, and enhanced Nrf2 and antioxidants.
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- Reem S Alruhaimi
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
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Wang T, Xu H, Dong R, Wu S, Guo Y, Wang D. Effectiveness of targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome by using natural polyphenols: A systematic review of implications on health effects. Food Res Int 2023; 165:112567. [PMID: 36869555 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Globally, inflammation and metabolic disorders pose serious public health problems and are major health concerns. It has been shown that natural polyphenols are effective in the treatment of metabolic diseases, including anti-inflammation, anti-diabetes, anti-obesity, neuron-protection, and cardio-protection. NLRP3 inflammasome, which are multiprotein complexes located within the cytosol, play an important role in the innate immune system. However, aberrant activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome were discovered as essential molecular mechanisms in triggering inflammatory processes as well as implicating it in several major metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, atherosclerosis or cardiovascular disease. Recent studies indicate that natural polyphenols can inhibit NLRP3 inflammasome activation. In this review, the progress of natural polyphenols preventing inflammation and metabolic disorders via targeting NLRP3 inflammasome is systemically summarized. From the viewpoint of interfering NLRP3 inflammasome activation, the health effects of natural polyphenols are explained. Recent advances in other beneficial effects, clinical trials, and nano-delivery systems for targeting NLRP3 inflammasome are also reviewed. NLRP3 inflammasome is targeted by natural polyphenols to exert multiple health effects, which broadens the understanding of polyphenol mechanisms and provides valuable guidance to new researchers in this field.
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- Taotao Wang
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, 212000 Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, 212100 Zhenjiang, China
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- College of Horticulture, Jinling Institute of Technology, 211169 Nanjing, China
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- College of Agriculture & Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, 310058 Hanzhou, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, 212100 Zhenjiang, China.
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, 212100 Zhenjiang, China.
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Manna K, Khan ZS, Saha M, Mishra S, Gaikwad N, Bhakta JN, Banerjee K, Das Saha K. Manjari Medika Grape Seed Extract Protects Methotrexate-Induced Hepatic Inflammation: Involvement of NF-κB/NLRP3 and Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling System. J Inflamm Res 2023; 16:467-492. [PMID: 36785716 PMCID: PMC9922067 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s338888] [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: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Objective Grape Seed Extract is a natural source of various polyphenols, which have been shown to possess potent antioxidant and free radical-scavenging activities. The earlier studies have reported that grape seed extract exhibits broad-spectrum pharmacological activities. Therefore, studying the hepatoprotective effects and elucidation of mechanisms of action of the Indian Variety, Manjari Medika grape seed extract (GSE), may give an insight into therapeutic benefits. Methotrexate (MTX) is the first-line pharmacological therapy for different rheumatic diseases. The major adverse events such as hepatotoxicity are evident even in the low doses used for the treatment. The present study investigated the role of MTX on hepatic damage in murine liver and the plausible protective effects of the Indian grape variety, Manjari Medika grape seed extract, in ameliorating it. Methods and Results To assess the hepatological modulation, mice were divided into eight groups to investigate the ameliorative potential of this GSE (75 and 125 mg/kg) and correlate the experimental findings. The active components of the extract were assessed through UPLC-(ESI)-QToF-MS analysis. On the other hand, various biochemical and immunological indices were carried out to correlate the experimental data. The result demonstrated that the prophylactic administration of GSE reduced MTX-induced hepatic toxicity indices, which subsequently restored the hepatic morphological architecture. Moreover, the application of GSE in a dual dosage (75 and 125 mg/kg) suppressed MTX-induced reactive oxygen species generation, followed by lipid peroxidation and cellular nitrite formation. MTX-induced inflammasome activation through the redox-assisted cascade of TLR4/NF-κB signaling was further reduced by applying the GSE. The results showed that the activation of cytoprotective transcription factor Nrf2 enhanced the level of endogenous antioxidants. Furthermore, through the regulation of TLR4/NF-κB and Nrf2/HO-1 axis, this extract could reduce the MTX-mediated hepatic damage. Conclusion Our findings suggest that Manjari Medika seed extract could be used as a therapeutic agent to relieve the side effects of MTX and other hepatic disorders.
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- Krishnendu Manna
- Department of Food & Nutrition, University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India
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- National Referral Laboratory, ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune, Maharashtra, 412307, India
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- Cancer Biology and Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700032, India
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- Cancer Biology and Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700032, India
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- ICAR-National Research Centre on Pomegranate, Solapur, Maharashtra, 413255, India
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- Department of Food & Nutrition, University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India
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- National Referral Laboratory, ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune, Maharashtra, 412307, India,Kaushik Banerjee, National Referral Laboratory, ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune, Maharashtra, 412307, India, Email
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- Cancer Biology and Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700032, India,Correspondence: Krishna Das Saha, Cancer Biology and Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, 4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700032, India, Tel +91 33 2499 5810, Fax +91 33 2473 5197, Email
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Aldhahrani A. Paullinia cupana seed extract ameliorated methotrexate-induced testicular dysfunction through the regulation of antioxidants, inflammatory, apoptosis/anti-apoptosis, and steroidogenesis-associated genes. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:15115-15127. [PMID: 36168017 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22698-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Methotrexate (MXT) is a medication used for cancer and rheumatoid treatment with severe organs toxicity as a side effect. Paullinia cupana (Guarana) is a plant with pleiotropic functions used to overcome the side effects of some chemotherapeutic medications. Current study aimed to examine the possible protective effect of guarana against oxidative stress induced by a single dose of MTX in testis. Forty male mice were divided into 4 groups (8 weeks old; 30 g weight), 1st group is negative control. The 2nd group is positive intoxicated group, received a single dose of MTX intraperitoneally (IP; 20 mg/kg BW in saline) on day 7. The 3rd group received guarana seed extract orally (300 mg/kg BW daily) for 12 days. The protective group was given guarana seed extract orally for 1 week, then on day 7 injected with MTX, and continued with guarana for extra 5 days. Blood was taken for biochemical measurement (hormones, antioxidants, cytokines, and oxidative stress biomarkers). Testicular tissues were taken for gene quantification (qRT-PCR), testicular oxidative stress activity (malondialdehyde; MDA, and SOD) and comet assay (sperm DNA damage), and histopathological changes at the end of experimental design. MTX intoxication caused a decrease in testicular SOD, GSH, and catalase and an increase in serum and tissue levels of MDA. Biomarkers of oxidative stress were increased by MTX intoxication, and were ameliorated by guarana administration to MTX-intoxicated mice. Guarana prevented the increase in IL-1β and IL-6 levels compared to mice intoxicated with MTX alone. MTX upregulated the expression of caspase-3 and downregulated Bcl-2 expression using qRT-PCR analysis. These negative impacts of MTX were protected by guarana pre-administration. MTX decreased reproductive hormones and altered spermogram parameters (sperm concentration and motility, and percentage of live and dead sperms). In addition, the mRNA expression of steroidogenesis-associated genes, such cytochrome P450 cholesterol side-chain cleavage enzyme (P450scc), and 17β hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase (17β-HSD) was downregulated in the MTX-treated group, all were prevented by guarana administration. The sperm DNA damage revealed by a comet assay was increased in MTX group and was reversed to control levels by guarana supplementation. Finally, testis histology of MTX-group showed marked spermatocytes vacuolization and a decrease in spermatogenesis. Guarana administration abrogated histopathological changes reported in the Leydig cells and testicular tissues. In conclusion, guarana has the potential as a supplement medication to antagonize testicular oxidative stress induced by methotrexate.
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- Adil Aldhahrani
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, Turabah University College, Taif University, Taif, 21995, Saudi Arabia.
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Yu S, Qian H, Zhang D, Jiang Z. Ferulic acid relieved ulcerative colitis by inhibiting the TXNIP/NLRP3 pathway in rats. Cell Biol Int 2023; 47:417-427. [PMID: 36251276 DOI: 10.1002/cbin.11935] [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: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a disorder of the bowel that is characterized by a chronic inflammatory response. The traditional Chinese herbal medicine ferulic acid (FA) is known for its antioxidant, antiapoptotic, and antiinflammatory properties. However, its role in UC is still unclear. Thus, the current study was conducted to investigate the role of FA in UC. Rats were treated with 2,4,6-triabrobenzene sulfonic acid to induce UC and subjected to FA. Human intestinal microvascular endothelial cells (HIMECs) were treated with tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and pretreated with FA. Pathological changes in colonic tissues were visualized via hematoxylin-eosin staining. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay was conducted to detect interleukin (IL)-6, IL-12, and IL-1β levels. Cell morphology was visualized by using a microscope, and viability was detected by using MTT. The percentage of apoptosis was detected via flow cytometry. Western blot analysis was performed to detect the expression of the apoptosis-related proteins thioredoxin-interacting protein (TXNIP) and NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3). In vivo FA administration alleviated intestinal injury in UC rats and inhibited inflammatory factor levels (IL-6, IL-12, and IL-1β), apoptosis-related protein expression (caspase-1 and caspase-3) and the TXNIP/NLRP3 signaling pathway. In vitro, TNF-α treatment reduced HIMEC viability, increased cell apoptosis and inflammatory factor levels and activated the TXNIP/NLRP3 signaling pathway. However, FA treatment restored the viability of HIMECs, reduced TNF-α-induced cell apoptosis and inflammation and inhibited the TXNIP/NLRP3 signaling pathway. Furthermore, with increasing FA concentration, the effects were stronger. In summary, FA inhibits the inflammatory injury of endothelial cells in ulcerative colitis or alleviates TNF-α-induced HIMEC injury by inhibiting the TXNIP/NLRP3 signaling pathway.
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- Sheng Yu
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Anorectal Diseases, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Anorectal Diseases, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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Niu L, Wang L, He X, Fan Q, Chen M, Qiao Y, Huang H, Lai S, Wan Q, Zhang Z, He M, He H. Renoprotective effects of ferulic acid mediated by AMPKα1 against lipopolysaccharide-induced damage. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 115:109703. [PMID: 37724953 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.109703] [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: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The kidney is susceptible to lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced damage with sepsis, and renal dysfunction is a leading cause of mortality in patients with sepsis. However, the renoprotective effects of ferulic acid (FA) during sepsis and the underlying mechanism remain unclear. This study explored these renoprotective effects using NRK-52E cells and mice with LPS-induced renal damage. The results showed that after LPS challenge, NRK-52E cell viability decreased, whereas lactate dehydrogenase, caspase-3 activity, apoptosis, the release of the inflammatory cytokines, and reactive oxygen species generation increased. Further, the activities of endogenous enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant systems, and energy metabolism were inhibited, mitochondrial membrane potential was lost, mitochondrial permeability transition pores opened, renal blood flow and excretory functions were reduced, and the morphology and ultrastructure of renal tissue were seriously damaged in mice exposed to LPS. FA pretreatment upregulated AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) α1 expression and phosphorylation and significantly reversed the aforementioned functional, enzymological, and morphological indexes in vivo and in vitro. However, these renoprotective effects of FA were attenuated by compound C, an AMPK inhibitor. In conclusion, FA pretreatment can upregulate AMPKα1 expression and phosphorylation, inhibit inflammatory cytokine release and oxidative stress, improve mitochondrial function and energy supply, alleviate apoptosis, and ultimately protect renal tissue against LPS damage.
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- Li Niu
- Institute of Cardiovascular Surgical Diseases, Jiangxi Academy of Clinical Medical Sciences, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology, Nanchang University School of Pharmaceutical Science, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology, Nanchang University School of Pharmaceutical Science, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology, Nanchang University School of Pharmaceutical Science, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Jiangxi Academy of Clinical Medical Sciences, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Surgical Diseases, Jiangxi Academy of Clinical Medical Sciences, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Surgical Diseases, Jiangxi Academy of Clinical Medical Sciences, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Jiangxi Academy of Clinical Medical Sciences, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Surgical Diseases, Jiangxi Academy of Clinical Medical Sciences, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China; Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology, Nanchang University School of Pharmaceutical Science, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology, Nanchang University School of Pharmaceutical Science, Nanchang 330006, China.
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Abduh MS, Alruhaimi RS, Alqhtani HA, Hussein OE, Abukhalil MH, Kamel EM, Mahmoud AM. Rosmarinic acid mitigates chlorpyrifos-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and kidney injury in rats by modulating SIRT1 and Nrf2/HO-1 signaling. Life Sci 2023; 313:121281. [PMID: 36521549 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.121281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is a widely used broad-spectrum pesticide with multi-organ toxic effects. Oxidative stress was found to play a role in the deleterious effects of CPF, including nephrotoxicity. This study investigated the protective effect of the antioxidant polyphenol rosmarinic acid (RA) against CPF-induced kidney injury, with an emphasis on oxidative injury, inflammation, SIRT1, and Nrf2/HO-1 signaling. Rats received 10 mg/kg CPF and 25, 50, and 100 mg/kg RA orally for 28 days, and the samples were collected for analysis. CPF increased serum urea and creatinine and kidney Kim-1 and caused several histopathological alterations. ROS, MDA, NO, NF-κB p65, TNF-α, and IL-1β were elevated in the kidney of CPF-intoxicated rats. RA ameliorated kidney function markers, prevented tissue injury, suppressed ROS, MDA, and NO, and downregulated NF-κB p65, TNF-α, and IL-1β in CPF-intoxicated rats in a dose-dependent manner. RA decreased Bax, caspase-3, oxidative DNA damage, and Keap1, boosted antioxidant enzymes and Bcl-2, and upregulated Nrf2, HO-1, and SIRT1 in CPF-administered rats. Molecular docking simulation revealed the binding affinity of RA toward NF-κB, Keap1, HO-1, and SIRT1. In conclusion, RA prevented CPF nephrotoxicity by attenuating oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis and upregulating SIRT1 and Nrf2/HO-1 signaling.
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- Maisa Siddiq Abduh
- Immune Responses in Different Diseases Research Group, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Higher Technological Institute of Applied Health Sciences, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Analysis, Princess Aisha Bint Al-Hussein College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan; Department of Biology, College of Science, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK; Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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Yuan H, Xu F, Tian X, Wei H, Zhang R, Ge Y, Xu H. Oxidative stress and inflammation caused by 1-tetradecyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate in rat livers. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:86680-86691. [PMID: 35799001 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21495-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to elucidate the mechanism underlying toxicity in the livers of male and female rats after treatment with 1-tetradecyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([C14mim]BF4, 0 [control], 12.5, 25, or 50 mg/kg) for 90 days. The results showed that [C14mim]BF4 exposure led to a high level of ROS and MDA in rat livers and the lower expression of Nrf2 and its downstream related antioxidant proteins. In addition, the expression of NF-κB p65 and the levels of inflammatory cytokines were upregulated in exposure groups rats' liver. After 30 days of cessation of exposure, the liver injury of rats in the 50 mg/kg exposure group was alleviated, and the above indicators were improved to varying degrees. The paper shows that [C14mim]BF4 could damage rat liver through oxidative stress and inflammatory pathway.
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- Huafei Yuan
- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China.
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Guan C, Zhou X, Li H, Ma X, Zhuang J. NF-κB inhibitors gifted by nature: The anticancer promise of polyphenol compounds. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 156:113951. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Matouk AI, Awad EM, El-Tahawy NF, El-Sheikh AA, Waz S. Dihydromyricetin alleviates methotrexate-induced hepatotoxicity via suppressing the TLR4/NF-κB pathway and NLRP3 inflammasome/caspase 1 axis. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 155:113752. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Dong X, Huang R. Ferulic acid: An extraordinarily neuroprotective phenolic acid with anti-depressive properties. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 105:154355. [PMID: 35908520 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Depression, one of the most common mental illnesses and mood disorder syndromes, can seriously harm physical and mental health. As the pathophysiology of depression remains unclear, there is a need to find novel therapeutic agents. Ferulic acid (FA), a phenolic compound found in various Chinese herbal medicines, has anti-inflammatory and free radical scavenging properties as well as a wide range of therapeutic effects against depression. PURPOSE In this review, we appraised preclinical research to fully discuss the anti-depression capacity of FA and discussed FAs' holistic characteristics that can contribute to better management of depression. STUDY DESIGN We reviewed the results of in vitro and in vivo experiments using FA to treat depression and explored the possible antidepressant pharmacological mechanisms of FA for the clinical treatment of depression. METHODS Electronic databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure, were searched from the beginning of the database creation to December 2021. RESULTS Studies on the antidepressant effects of FA show that it may exert such effects through various mechanisms. These include the following: the regulation of monoamine and non-monoamine neurotransmitter levels, inhibition of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis hyperfunction and neuroinflammation, promotion of hippocampal neurogenesis and upregulation brain-derived neurotrophic factor level, neuroprotection (inhibition of neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and apoptosis), and downregulation of oxidative stress. CONCLUSION Preclinical studies on the antidepressant effects of FA were reviewed in this study, and research on the antidepressant mechanisms of FA was summarized, confirming that FA can exert antidepressant effects through various pharmacological mechanisms. However, more multicenter clinical case-control studies are needed to confirm the clinical efficacy of FA.
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- Xiaoyu Dong
- Department of Neurology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning PR China
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- Department of Neurology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning PR China.
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Di Giacomo S, Percaccio E, Gullì M, Romano A, Vitalone A, Mazzanti G, Gaetani S, Di Sotto A. Recent Advances in the Neuroprotective Properties of Ferulic Acid in Alzheimer's Disease: A Narrative Review. Nutrients 2022; 14:3709. [PMID: 36145084 PMCID: PMC9503091 DOI: 10.3390/nu14183709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive degenerative disorder of the central nervous system, characterized by neuroinflammation, neurotransmitter deficits, and neurodegeneration, which finally leads to neuronal death. Emerging evidence highlighted that hyperglycemia and brain insulin resistance represent risk factors for AD development, thus suggesting the existence of an additional AD form, associated with glucose metabolism impairment, named type 3 diabetes. Owing to the limited pharmacological options, novel strategies, especially dietary approaches based on the consumption of polyphenols, have been addressed to prevent or, at least, slow down AD progression. Among polyphenols, ferulic acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid derivative, widely distributed in nature, especially in cereal bran and fruits, and known to be endowed with many bioactivities, especially antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic, thus suggesting it could be exploited as a possible novel neuroprotective strategy. Considering the importance of ferulic acid as a bioactive molecule and its widespread distribution in foods and medicinal plants, the aim of the present narrative review is to provide an overview on the existing preclinical and clinical evidence about the neuroprotective properties and mechanisms of action of ferulic acid, also focusing on its ability to modulate glucose homeostasis, in order to support a further therapeutic interest for AD and type 3 diabetes.
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- Silvia Di Giacomo
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology “V. Erspamer”, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Zeng YQ, He JT, Hu BY, Li W, Deng J, Lin QL, Fang Y. Virgin coconut oil: A comprehensive review of antioxidant activity and mechanisms contributed by phenolic compounds. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:1052-1075. [PMID: 35997296 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2113361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is obtained by processing mature coconut cores with mechanical or natural methods. In recent years, VCO has been widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries because of its excellent functional activities. VCO has biological functions such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral, and also has potential therapeutic effects on many chronic degenerative diseases. Among these functions, the antioxidant is the most basic and important function, which is mainly determined by phenolic compounds and medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs). This review aims to elucidate the antioxidant functions of each phenolic compound in VCO, and discuss the antioxidant mechanisms of VCO in terms of the role of phenolic compounds with fat, intestinal microorganisms, and various organs. Besides, the composition of VCO and its application in various industries are summarized, and the biological functions of VCO are generalized, which should lay a foundation for further research on the antioxidant activity of VCO and provide a theoretical basis for the development of food additives with antioxidant activity.
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- Yu-Qing Zeng
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, National Engineering Research Center of Rice and Byproduct Deep Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, National Engineering Research Center of Rice and Byproduct Deep Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, National Engineering Research Center of Rice and Byproduct Deep Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, National Engineering Research Center of Rice and Byproduct Deep Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, National Engineering Research Center of Rice and Byproduct Deep Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, National Engineering Research Center of Rice and Byproduct Deep Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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Jafari A, Esmaeilzadeh Z, Khezri MR, Ghasemnejad-Berenji H, Pashapour S, Sadeghpour S, Ghasemnejad-Berenji M. An overview of possible pivotal mechanisms of Genistein as a potential phytochemical against SARS-CoV-2 infection: A hypothesis. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14345. [PMID: 35866873 PMCID: PMC9350103 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has been caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2). It is a global problem that humanity has not yet found a definitive solution for it. In this regard, a global effort has been done to find effective or potential adjuvant therapies in order to fight this infection. Genistein is a small, biologically active phytoestrogen flavonoid that is found in high amounts in soy and plants of the Fabaceae family. This important compound is known due to its anti‐cancer, anti‐inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. Additionally, protective effects of genistein have been reported in different pathological conditions through modulating intracellular pathways such as PI3K, Akt, mTOR, NF‐κB, PPARγ, AMPK, and Nrf2. Scientific evidence suggests that genistein could have a potential role to treat COVID‐19 through its anti‐inflammatory and anti‐oxidant effects. Furthermore, it appears to interfere with intracellular pathways involved in viral entry into the cell. This review provides a basis for further research and development of clinical applications of genistein as a potential alternative therapy to decrease inflammation and oxidative stress in COVID‐19 patients.
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- Abbas Jafari
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Experimental and Applied Pharmaceutical Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Kamel AKA, Hozayen W, El-Kawi SHA, Hashem KS. Galaxaura elongata Extract (GE) Modulates Vanadyl Sulfate-Induced Renal Damage via Regulating TGF-β/Smads and Nrf2/NF-κB Pathways. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:3187-3204. [PMID: 34533747 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02913-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Nephrotoxicity becomes a provoked problem as the kidneys are the target of many chemotherapies. For this reason, we aimed to study the protective effect of Galaxaura elongata extract (GE) against the vanadyl sulfate (Van) induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Forty Wistar albino rats (male) were divided into four groups (n = 10) as follows: control group: rats received 0.5% carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). Galaxa group: rats received GE at a dose (100 mg/kg orally) daily for 6 weeks. Van group: rats injected with Van at a dose (50 mg/kg i.p.) once weekly for 6 successive weeks. Galaxa + Van group: rats received GE at a dose (100 mg/kg orally) daily for 6 weeks concurrently with Van at a dose (50 mg/kg i.p.) for 6 weeks. Our results showed that Van significantly raised urea and creatinine serum levels as compared to the control group as well as disordered renal oxidative/antioxidant redox. Administration of GE with Van alleviated the adverse impact of Van over the kidney tissues. Furthermore, GE administration in Galaxa + Van group downregulates angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE1) mRNA expression, angiotensin II (Ang II) concentration, transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) mRNA expression and protein concentration and Nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) mRNA expression as compared to Van group. Also, GE administration caused a noticeable upregulation of Nrf2 and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) expressions with a consequent decrease of DNA fragmentation % compared to Van group. The results of the current study show that simultaneous treatment with GE can alleviate nephrotoxicity caused by Van in diabetic rats. The GE treatment of the Van treated animals restored altered renal oxidative/antioxidant redox values towards normal and lessened fibrosis. These results are consistent with these effects being caused by interactions with the TGF-B/Smads and Nrf2/NF-κB signaling pathways.
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- Al Khansaa A Kamel
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511, Egypt.
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Attia SH, Elshazly SM, Abdelaal MM, Soliman E. Reno-protective effect of mangiferin against methotrexate-induced kidney damage in male rats: PPARγ-mediated antioxidant activity. Saudi Pharm J 2022; 30:1252-1261. [PMID: 36249937 PMCID: PMC9561181 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2022.06.026] [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: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Methotrexate (MTX) is an immunosuppressant used for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. MTX has a major adverse effect, acute kidney injury, which limits its use. Mangiferin (MF) is a natural bioactive xanthonoid used as a traditional herbal supplement to boost the immune system due to its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. The present study evaluates the protective effect of MF against MTX-induced kidney damage. Male Wistar rats received MTX to induce nephrotoxicity or were pretreated with MF for 10 constitutive days before MTX administration. MF dose-dependently improved renal functions of MTX-treated rats and this activity was correlated with increased renal expression of PPARγ, a well-known transcriptional regulator of the immune response. Pretreating rats with PPARγ inhibitor, BADGE, reduced the reno-protective activity of MF. Furthermore, MF treatment significantly reduced MTX-induced upregulation of the pro-inflammatory (NFκB, interleukin-1ß, TNF-α, and COX-2), oxidative stress (Nrf-2, hemoxygenase-1, glutathione, and malondialdehyde), and nitrosative stress (nitric oxide and iNOS) markers in the kidney. Importantly, BADGE treatment significantly reduced the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity of MF. Therefore, our data suggest that the reno-protective effect of MF against MTX-induced nephrotoxicity is due to inhibition of inflammation and oxidative stress in a PPAR-γ-dependent manner.
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- Seba Hassan Attia
- Clinical Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Egypt
- Corresponding author.
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Kuo YJ, Pei JK, Chao WW. Pharmacological and Chemical Potential of Spiranthes sinensis (Orchidaceae): A Narrative Review. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11131692. [PMID: 35807644 PMCID: PMC9269428 DOI: 10.3390/plants11131692] [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: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Orchidaceae is one of the largest families of flowering plants with more than 27,000 accepted species, and more than 31,000–35,000 species are estimated to exist in total. The orchid Spiranthes sinensis (Pers.) Ames, having ornamental and medicinal value, is widely distributed throughout Asia and Oceania. S. sinensis (Shou Tsao) is also known as Panlongshen among the common folk herbs. It has a fleshy root similar to ginseng, and the entire plant is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. Owing to overexploitation and habitat destruction in recent years, the wild population has become scarce. The traits of this species show obvious differences in different countries. In the Taiwanese climate, it flowers during the Ching Ming Festival, also called the ching ming tsao. Previous investigations into S. sinensis have revealed the presence of flavonoids, homocyclotirucallane, dihydrophenanthrenes, ferulic acid, and 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde. Phenolic constituents of structural and biological interest, including phenanthrenes and flavonoids, have been isolated and identified from S. sinensis. This natural product possesses extensive bioactivity, including anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. In this review, we outline the herbal medicine formulations and plant-derived natural products of S. sinensis.
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- Yu-Jen Kuo
- Department of Health Wellness and Marketing, Kainan University, 1 Kainan Rd., Shinshing, Luchu, Taoyuan 33857, Taiwan; (Y.-J.K.); (J.-K.P.)
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- Department of Health Wellness and Marketing, Kainan University, 1 Kainan Rd., Shinshing, Luchu, Taoyuan 33857, Taiwan; (Y.-J.K.); (J.-K.P.)
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Kainan University, 1 Kainan Rd., Shinshing, Luchu, Taoyuan 33857, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-3-3412500 (ext. 6250)
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Yuan L, Yang J, Li Y, Yuan L, Liu F, Yuan Y, Tang X. Matrine alleviates cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury by inhibiting mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation via SIRT3/OPA1 pathway. J Cell Mol Med 2022; 26:3702-3715. [PMID: 35650472 PMCID: PMC9258713 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.17398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Cisplatin is extensively used to treat malignancies. However, its clinical use is always limited due to the serious side effects, especially the nephrotoxicity. Matrine (MAT), a tetracyclic quinolizine alkaloid found in sophora genus, exerts multiple pharmacological roles, including anti-oxidative stress, anti-inflammation and anti-apoptosis, but the role of MAT on acute kidney injury (AKI) has not been evaluated. Here, we found that MAT potently inhibited cell injury induced by cisplatin in HK2 cells in vitro, which was associated with the inhibition of oxidative injury and NF-κB-mediated inflammation. Moreover, MAT treatment could activate the SIRT3/OPA1 axis and subsequently suppress the mitochondrial fragmentation and improve mitochondrial function. More importantly, SIRT3 knockdown suppressed the deacetylation of OPA1, which blocked the protective role of MAT on cisplatin-induced cell injury. In vivo, MAT treatment alleviated renal dysfunction, histological damage and inflammation induced by cisplatin in mice. Furthermore, consistent with the founding in vitro, MAT also activated SIRT3-mediated deacetylation of OPA1 and alleviated mitochondrial dysfunction in AKI mice. Our study proved that MAT protected against cisplatin-induced AKI by synergic anti-oxidative stress and anti-inflammation actions via SIRT3/OPA1-mediated improvement of mitochondrial function, suggesting that MAT may be a novel and effective strategy for AKI.
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- Lu Yuan
- The First People's Hospital of Shuangliu District, Airport Hospital of West China Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHFPC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- The First People's Hospital of Shuangliu District, Airport Hospital of West China Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHFPC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHFPC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHFPC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- The First People's Hospital of Shuangliu District, Airport Hospital of West China Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Negm WA, El-Kadem AH, Hussein IA, Alqahtani MJ. The Mechanistic Perspective of Bilobetin Protective Effects against Cisplatin-Induced Testicular Toxicity: Role of Nrf-2/Keap-1 Signaling, Inflammation and Apoptosis. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10051134. [PMID: 35625871 PMCID: PMC9138600 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10051134] [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: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cisplatin (CP) is a productive anti-tumor used to treat numerous tumors. However, multiple toxicities discourage prolonged use, especially toxicity on the reproductive system. This experiment was mapped out to determine the potential therapeutic impact of Bilobetin on CP-induced testicular damage. Herein, Bilobetin was isolated from Cycas thouarsii leaves R. Br ethyl acetate fractions for the first time. A single dose of CP (7 mg/kg, IP) was used to evoke testicular toxicity on the third day. Rats were classified into five groups; Normal control, Bilobetin 12 mg/kg, Untreated CP, and CP treated with Bilobetin (6 and 12 mg/kg, respectively) orally daily for ten days. Bilobetin treatment ameliorated testicular injury. In addition, it boosted serum testosterone levels considerably and restored relative testicular weight. Nevertheless, apoptosis biomarkers such as P53, Cytochrome-C, and caspase-3 decreased significantly. Additionally, it enhanced the testes’ antioxidant status via the activation of Nrf-2, inhibition of Keap-1, and significant elevation of SOD activity in addition to a reduction in lipid peroxidation. Histopathologically, Bilobetin preserved testicular architecture and improved testicular immunostaining of Ki67 substantially, showing evidence of testicular regeneration. Bilobetin’s beneficial effects on CP-induced testicular damage are associated with enhanced antioxidant effects, lowered apoptotic signals, and the restoration of testes’ regenerative capability. In addition, Bilobetin may be used in combination with CP in treatment protocols to mitigate CP-induced testicular injury.
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- Walaa A. Negm
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
- Correspondence: (W.A.N.); (A.H.E.-K.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
- Correspondence: (W.A.N.); (A.H.E.-K.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, Division of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MI 38677, USA
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Ferulic Acid Protects Human Lens Epithelial Cells against Ionizing Radiation-Induced Oxidative Damage by Activating Nrf2/HO-1 Signal Pathway. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:6932188. [PMID: 35592532 PMCID: PMC9113866 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6932188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Ionizing radiation- (IR-) induced oxidative stress has been recognized as an important mediator of apoptosis in lens epithelial cells (LECs) and also plays an important role in the pathogenesis of IR-induced cataract. Ferulic acid (FA), a phenolic phytochemical found in many traditional Chinese medicine, has potent radioprotective and antioxidative properties via activating nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signal pathway. The goals of this study were to determine the protective effect of FA against IR-induced oxidative damage on human lens epithelial cells (HLECs) and to elucidate the role of Nrf2 signal pathway. HLECs were subjected to 4 Gy X-ray radiation with or without pretreatment of FA. It was found that FA pretreatment protected HLECs against IR-induced cell apoptosis and reduced levels of ROS and MDA caused by radiation in a dose-dependent manner. IR-dependent attenuated activities of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT, and GPx) and decreased ratio of reduced GSH/GSSG were increased by pretreatment of FA. FA inhibited IR-induced increase of Bax and cleaved caspase-3 and the decrease of Bcl-2 in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, FA provoked Nrf2 nuclear translocation and upregulated mRNA and protein expressions of HO-1 in a dose-dependent manner. These findings indicated that FA could effectively protect HLECs against IR-induced apoptosis by activating Nrf2 signal pathway to inhibit oxidative stress, which suggested that FA might have a therapeutic potential in the prevention and alleviation of IR-induced cataract.
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Attallah NGM, Mokhtar FA, Elekhnawy E, Heneidy SZ, Ahmed E, Magdeldin S, Negm WA, El-Kadem AH. Mechanistic Insights on the In Vitro Antibacterial Activity and In Vivo Hepatoprotective Effects of Salvinia auriculata Aubl against Methotrexate-Induced Liver Injury. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15050549. [PMID: 35631375 PMCID: PMC9145932 DOI: 10.3390/ph15050549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Methotrexate (MTX) is widely used in the treatment of numerous malignancies; however, its use is associated with marked hepatotoxicity. Herein, we assessed the possible hepatoprotective effects of Salvinia auriculata methanol extract (SAME) against MTX-induced hepatotoxicity and elucidated the possible fundamental mechanisms that mediated such protective effects for the first time. Forty mice were randomly allocated into five groups (eight/group). Control saline, MTX, and MTX groups were pre-treated with SAME 10, 20, and 30 mg/kg. The results revealed that MTX caused a considerable increase in blood transaminase and lactate dehydrogenase levels, oxidative stress, significant activation of the Nod-like receptor-3 (NLPR3)/caspase-1 inflammasome axis, and its downstream inflammatory cytokines interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and interleukin-18 (IL-18). MTX also down-regulated nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) expression. Additionally, it increased the immunostaining of nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) and downstream inflammatory mediators. Furthermore, the hepatic cellular apoptosis was dramatically up-regulated in the MTX group. On the contrary, prior treatment with SAME significantly improved biochemical, histopathological, immunohistochemical alterations caused by MTX in a dose-dependent manner. The antibacterial activity of SAME has also been investigated against Acinetobacter baumannii clinical isolates. LC-ESI-MS/MS contributed to the authentication of the studied plant and identified 24 active constituents that can be accountable for the SAME-exhibited effects. Thus, our findings reveal new evidence of the hepatoprotective and antibacterial properties of SAME that need further future investigation.
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- Nashwah G. M. Attallah
- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, ALSalam University, Kafr El Zayat 31616, Al Gharbiya, Egypt
- Correspondence: (F.A.M.); (W.A.N.)
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- Pharmaceutical Microbiology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt;
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- Department of Botany & Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt;
- Proteomics and Metabolomics Research Program, Department of Basic Research, Children’s Cancer Hospital 57357, Cairo 11441, Egypt;
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- Proteomics and Metabolomics Research Program, Department of Basic Research, Children’s Cancer Hospital 57357, Cairo 11441, Egypt;
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
- Correspondence: (F.A.M.); (W.A.N.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt;
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Lee HJ, Park JH, Hoe HS. Idebenone Regulates Aβ and LPS-Induced Neurogliosis and Cognitive Function Through Inhibition of NLRP3 Inflammasome/IL-1β Axis Activation. Front Immunol 2022; 13:749336. [PMID: 35222363 PMCID: PMC8866241 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.749336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Idebenone is an analogue of coenzyme Q10, an electron donor in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, and thus may function as an antioxidant to facilitate mitochondrial function. However, whether idebenone modulates LPS- and Aβ-mediated neuroinflammatory responses and cognitive function in vivo is unknown. The present study explored the effects of idebenone on LPS- or Aβ-mediated neuroinflammation, learning and memory and the underlying molecular mechanisms in wild-type (WT) mice and 5xFAD mice, a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In male and female WT mice, idebenone upregulated neuroprotective NRF2 expression, rescued LPS-induced spatial and recognition memory impairments, and reduced NLRP3 priming and subsequent neuroinflammation. Moreover, idebenone downregulated LPS-mediated neurogliosis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and mitochondrial function in BV2 microglial cells and primary astrocytes by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation. In 5xFAD mice, idebenone increased neuroprotective NRF2 expression and improved amyloid beta (Aβ)-induced cognitive dysfunction. Idebenone downregulated Aβ-mediated gliosis and proinflammatory cytokine levels in 5xFAD mice by modulating the vicious NLRP3/caspase-1/IL-1β neuroinflammation cycle. Taken together, our results suggest that idebenone targets neuroglial NLRP3 inflammasome activation and therefore may have neuroprotective effects and inhibit the pathological progression of neuroinflammation-related diseases.
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- Hyun-Ju Lee
- Department of Neural Development and Disease, Korea Brain Research Institute (KBRI), Daegu, South Korea
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- Department of Neural Development and Disease, Korea Brain Research Institute (KBRI), Daegu, South Korea
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- Department of Neural Development and Disease, Korea Brain Research Institute (KBRI), Daegu, South Korea.,Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, Daegu, South Korea
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Soliman MM, Aldhahrani A, Ghamry HI, Albogami S, Youssef GBA, Kesba H, Shukry M. Chrysin abrogates gibberellic acid-induced testicular oxidative stress and dysfunction via the regulation of antioxidants and steroidogenesis- and apoptosis-associated genes. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14165. [PMID: 35383962 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14165] [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: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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GA3 is widely used as a growth stimulant in agricultural regions. The long-term use of GA3 can cause organs damage. Chrysin is a flavonoid found in nature that is commonly used to treat organ toxicity. In this study, we examined the effect of chrysin on the testes function of GA3-affected rats. A total of 24 male Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups. Saline was given to the control group. The chrysin group was given orally 50 mg/kg/BW of chrysin in saline. The GA3 group received a daily oral gavage of GA3 (55 mg/kg/BW). The protective group (chrysin + GA3) was given chrysin and GA3 as those described in chrysin and GA3 groups. There were an increase in MDA levels in the serum and testicular tissue of GA3-treated group. Catalase, GSH, and SOD levels were all lowered in the GA3-treated rats. Chrysin dramatically reduced the harmful effects of GA3 by restoring reproductive hormone levels, altered sperm parameters, and antioxidant capabilities. Furthermore, GA3 reduced the quantitative expression of steroidogenesis genes StAR and 3-HSD, as well as Bcl2 genes, while it increased the apoptotic marker BAX; all were alleviated by the pre-administration of chrysin. The pre-administration of chrysin protected the GA3 group from spermatogenic vacuolation, interstitial edema, necrosis, and depletion. Chrysin inhibited oxidative stress and modulated antioxidant activity, as well as apoptosis-/anti-apoptosis-related mediators in the testes. Chrysin has the potential to repair GA3-induced testicular dysfunctions. This suggests that chrysin is preferable as a medication to mitigate GA3-induced oxidative damage in the testes. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Chrysin has the potential to repair GA3-induced testicular dysfunctions. This suggests that chrysin is preferable as a medication to mitigate GA3-induced oxidative damage in the testes.
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- Mohamed Mohamed Soliman
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, Turabah University College, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, Turabah University College, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Home Economics, College of Home Economics, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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- Zoology and Agricultural Nematology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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Qi Y, Liu W, Yan X, Zhang C, Zhang C, Liu L, Zheng X, Suo M, Ti Y, Ni M, Zhang M, Bu P. Tongxinluo May Alleviate Inflammation and Improve the Stability of Atherosclerotic Plaques by Changing the Intestinal Flora. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:805266. [PMID: 35431939 PMCID: PMC9011338 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.805266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Intestinal flora plays an important role in atherosclerosis. Tongxinluo, as a multi-target Chinese medicine to improve atherosclerosis, whether it can improve atherosclerosis by affecting the intestinal flora is worth exploring. We established a vulnerable plaque model of atherosclerosis in New Zealand white rabbits by high cholesterol diet and balloon injury (HCB), and performed Tongxinluo intervention. We detected the level of inflammation by immunohistochemistry, Western Blot, and ELISA, analyzed plaque characteristics by calculating the vulnerability index, and analyzed the changes of gut microbiota and metabolites by 16S rRNA gene sequencing and untargeted metabolomic sequencing. The results showed that Tongxinluo intervention improved plaque stability, reduced inflammatory response, inhibited NLRP3 inflammatory pathway, increased the relative abundance of beneficial bacteria such as Alistipes which reduced by HCB, and increased the content of beneficial metabolites such as trans-ferulic acid in feces. Through correlation analysis, we found that some metabolites were significantly correlated with some bacteria and some inflammatory factors. In particular, the metabolite trans-ferulic acid was also significantly positively correlated with plaque stability. Our further studies showed that trans-ferulic acid could also inhibit the NLRP3 inflammatory pathway. In conclusion, Tongxinluo can improve plaque stability and reduce inflammation in atherosclerotic rabbits, which may be achieved by modulating intestinal flora and intestinal metabolism. Our study provides new views for the role of Tongxinluo in improving atherosclerotic vulnerable plaque, which has important clinical significance.
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Yao Y, Hu S, Zhang C, Zhou Q, Wang H, Yang Y, Liu C, Ding H. Ginsenoside Rd attenuates cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury by exerting an anti-pyroptotic effect via the miR-139-5p/FoxO1/Keap1/Nrf2 axis. Int Immunopharmacol 2022; 105:108582. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.108582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Samaha MM, Helal MG, El-Sherbiny M, Said E, Salem HA. Indapamide Increases IRS1 Expression and Modifies Adiponectin/NLRP3/PPARγ Crosstalk in Type 2 Diabetic Rats. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11040691. [PMID: 35453376 PMCID: PMC9026493 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11040691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The current study aimed to evaluate the anti-diabetic effects of canagliflozin (CANA) and indapamide (INDA) and their impacts as adiponectin modulators in experimentally induced type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). T2DM was associated with a significant rise in blood glucose level and HbA1C%, andreduced adiponectin and insulin secretions. Moreover, the malondialdehyde (MDA) contents in both the epididymal adipocytes and soleus muscle significantly escalated, while the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and epididymal adipocyte Nrf2 expression significantly declined. Moreover, serum TNF-α, epididymal adipocyte’s NOD-like receptor protein 3, NLRP3, NF-κB and CD68 expressions markedly escalated, and serum IL-10 significantly declined. Furthermore, there was a significant escalation in PPARγ expression in epididymal adipocytes, with a significant reduction in soleus muscle’s expression of IRS1. CANA and INDA treatments markedly reduced blood glucose levels, increased adiponectin and insulin secretion, enhanced anti-oxidant defenses, and reduced oxidative burden, with marked anti-inflammatory impact. Interestingly, the impact of indapamide on DM indices and oxidative and inflammatory changes was comparable to that of canagliflozin. Nevertheless, indapamide had a superior effect compared to canagliflozin on HbA1c%, expression of IRS1 and reduction of NF-κB and CD68 expressions. INDA could be effective in regulating T2DM, with underlined anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. INDA increased IRS1 expression and modified adiponectin/NLRP3/PPARγ crosstalk. The impacts of INDA are comparable to those of the standard anti-diabetic drug CANA.
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- Mahmoud M. Samaha
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt; (M.M.S.); (M.G.H.); (H.A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt; (M.M.S.); (M.G.H.); (H.A.S.)
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh P.O. Box 71666, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt; (M.M.S.); (M.G.H.); (H.A.S.)
- Faculty of Pharmacy, New Mansoura University, New Mansoura 7723730, Egypt
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt; (M.M.S.); (M.G.H.); (H.A.S.)
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Kamel MY, Ahmed SM, Abdelzaher WY, Welson NN, Abdel-Aziz AM. Role of IL-6/STAT3 pathway in mediating the protective effect of agomelatine against methotrexate-induced lung/intestinal tissues damage in rats. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2022; 44:35-46. [PMID: 34766527 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2021.1999973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Methotrexate (MTX), an anticancer drug, has been linked to multiple organ toxicity. The drug-induced acute toxic symptoms can negatively affect the patient's commitment to the course of treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study aimed to investigate the mitigating action of agomelatine (Ago) against MTX-induced lung and intestinal toxicity. Forty eight male Wister rats were randomized into six experimental groups: Group 1: Control; Groups 2 and 3: received Ago L&H (20/40 mg/kg, respectively by gavage); Group 4: received MTX 10 mg/kg/day, i.p. on days 7-9; Group 5: received Ago L (20 mg/kg) + MTX; Group 6: received Ago H (40 mg/kg) +MTX. The duration of the study was 10 days. Lung/intestine oxidative markers were measured. Lung/intestinal tissues IL-6, STAT3, and HO-1 levels were evaluated by ELISA. Besides, lung/intestinal tissues were examined for Histological changes, collagen fibers detection using Massonꞌs trichome stain, and immunohistochemical study using HSP70 antibody. RESULTS MDA, NOx, IL-6, and STAT3 levels were significantly higher in the MTX group's lungs and intestines, indicating lung and intestinal toxicity. There were substantial decreases in GSH, SOD tissue levels, and HSP 70 immunoexpression, as well as histological changes suggesting significant lung and intestinal injury. All of the above parameters improved significantly by using Ago. CONCLUSION By reducing oxidative stress, inflammatory processes, and modulating the IL-6/STAT3 pathway, Ago has potent ameliorative effects against MTX-induced lung/intestinal toxicities.
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- Maha Yehia Kamel
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University Delegated to Deraya University, New Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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Samaha MM, Helal MG, El-Sherbiny M, Said E, Salem HA. Diacerein versus adipoRon as adiponectin modulators in experimentally-induced end-stage type 2 diabetes mellitus in rats. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2022; 90:103806. [PMID: 34974166 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2021.103806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 12/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The objective of the present study is to evaluate and compare the possible anti-diabetic effects of adipoRon and diacerein in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) rats. T2DM is marked by impaired oxidative, inflammatory and metabolic signaling. Indeed, T2DM progression is associated with elevated HbA1C%, low adiponectin and insulin concentration. Moreover, in this study epididymal adipose tissue and soleus muscle MDA contents significantly escalated, while serum TAC and epididymal adipose Nrf2 significantly declined. Nevertheless, serum TNF-α, epididymal NLRP3, NF-κB, PPARγ and CD68 expression rose significantly with a parallel significant reduction in serum IL-10 and soleus muscle expression of IRS1. Both adipoRon and diacerein significantly improved adiponectin and insulin secretion with augmentation of anti-oxidant defenses and diminution of oxidative burden, with obvious anti-inflammatory consequences (p < 0.05). Thus, adipoRon and diacerein positively modulated adiponectin expression with down-regulation of NF-κB/NLRP3/PPARγ expression with subsequent improvement in glycemic control, inflammatory and oxidative signaling.
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- Mahmoud M Samaha
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Almaarefa University, P.O. Box 71666, Riyadh, 11597, Saudi Arabia; Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt; Faculty of Pharmacy, New Mansoura University, 7723730 New Mansoura, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Soliman MM, Alotaibi SS, Sayed S, Hassan MM, Althobaiti F, Aldhahrani A, Youssef GBA, El-Shehawi AM. The Protective Impact of Salsola imbricata Leaf Extract From Taif Against Acrylamide-Induced Hepatic Inflammation and Oxidative Damage: The Role of Antioxidants, Cytokines, and Apoptosis-Associated Genes. Front Vet Sci 2022; 8:817183. [PMID: 35155650 PMCID: PMC8835116 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.817183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Salsola imbricata is a herbal plant native to Saudi Arabia, known for its antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. This study explored the protective effects of an ethanolic leaf extract of Salsola imbricata against the oxidative stress and hepatic injury caused by acrylamide. Rats received intragastric administrations of 20 mg/kg of body weight of acrylamide to induce hepatic injury, or 300 mg/kg of body weight of Salsola ethanolic extract orally for 7 days before acrylamide administration. The treatments were continued for 3 weeks. Blood and liver samples were collected from all the groups, and the following biochemical parameters were tested: serum ALT (alanine aminotransferase), AST (aspartate aminotransferase), GGT (gamma glutaryl transferase), urea, albumin, total proteins, catalase, SOD (superoxide dismutase), reduced glutathione (GSH), nitric oxide (NO), and MDA (malondialdehyde). Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to examine the expression of Nrf2 (Nuclear factor-erythroid factor 2-related factor 2), HO-1 (Hemoxygenase-1), COX-2 (Cyclooxgenase-2), TGF-β1 (transforming growth factor-beta1), Bax, and Bcl2 (B-cell lymphoma 2), which are associated with oxidative stress, fibrosis, apoptosis, and anti-apoptotic effects. The annexin and survivin immunoreactivity were examined at the immunohistochemical level. Pretreatment with the Salsola ethanolic extract reduced the negative impact of acrylamide on ALT, AST, GGT, urea, albumin, and total proteins. The Salsola ethanolic extract reversed acrylamide's effects on serum and tissue antioxidants. Nrf2/HO-1 expression was downregulated, while COX-2 and TGF-β1 were upregulated in the acrylamide-administered group and normalized by the pre-administration of Salsola ethanolic extract to the acrylamide experimental group. The immunoreactivity of annexin and survivin was restored in the experimental group administered Salsola ethanolic extract plus acrylamide. In conclusion, Salsola ethanolic extract inhibits and regulates the side effects induced in the liver by acrylamide. Salsola induced its impacts by regulating inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis-/anti-apoptosis-associated genes at the biochemical, molecular, and cellular levels. Salsola is recommended as oxidative stress relievers against environmental toixicity at high altitude areas.
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- Mohamed Mohamed Soliman
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, Turabah University College, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- *Correspondence: Mohamed Mohamed Soliman
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Science and Technology, University College-Ranyah, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, Turabah University College, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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Aranda-Rivera AK, Srivastava A, Cruz-Gregorio A, Pedraza-Chaverri J, Mulay SR, Scholze A. Involvement of Inflammasome Components in Kidney Disease. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:246. [PMID: 35204131 PMCID: PMC8868482 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11020246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Inflammasomes are multiprotein complexes with an important role in the innate immune response. Canonical activation of inflammasomes results in caspase-1 activation and maturation of cytokines interleukin-1β and -18. These cytokines can elicit their effects through receptor activation, both locally within a certain tissue and systemically. Animal models of kidney diseases have shown inflammasome involvement in inflammation, pyroptosis and fibrosis. In particular, the inflammasome component nucleotide-binding domain-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) and related canonical mechanisms have been investigated. However, it has become increasingly clear that other inflammasome components are also of importance in kidney disease. Moreover, it is becoming obvious that the range of molecular interaction partners of inflammasome components in kidney diseases is wide. This review provides insights into these current areas of research, with special emphasis on the interaction of inflammasome components and redox signalling, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and mitochondrial function. We present our findings separately for acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. As we strictly divided the results into preclinical and clinical data, this review enables comparison of results from those complementary research specialities. However, it also reveals that knowledge gaps exist, especially in clinical acute kidney injury inflammasome research. Furthermore, patient comorbidities and treatments seem important drivers of inflammasome component alterations in human kidney disease.
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- Ana Karina Aranda-Rivera
- Laboratory F-315, Department of Biology, Faculty of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (A.K.A.-R.); (A.C.-G.); (J.P.-C.)
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- Division of Pharmacology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India; (A.S.); (S.R.M.)
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- Laboratory F-315, Department of Biology, Faculty of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (A.K.A.-R.); (A.C.-G.); (J.P.-C.)
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- Laboratory F-315, Department of Biology, Faculty of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (A.K.A.-R.); (A.C.-G.); (J.P.-C.)
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- Division of Pharmacology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India; (A.S.); (S.R.M.)
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- Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark, and Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
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