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Medjedded H, Nemiche S, Nemmiche S. Individual and combined effects of cadmium and lead exposure in rats. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2024; 34:2649-2660. [PMID: 37797207 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2023.2265310] [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: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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The exposure of humans and animals to environmental compounds is rarely restricted to a single chemical. Cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) are two heavy metals known to be the most toxic. Deleterious effects of each metal alone are well documented. Unfortunately, very few studies were conducted to determine their combined effect. Four groups of Wistar rats were treated intravenously for 15 days. The control group received physiological saline solution; groups 2 and 3 were treated with Cd chloride and lead acetate, respectively ; and the treatment group 4 received a combined treatment of Cd and Pb . A significant decrease was recorded for hematological parameters , with an increase in white blood cells and an inhibition in δ-ALAD level. Cell injury in the livers and kidneys was clearly shown by the significant elevation of the biochemical markers. Cd and Pb induced oxidative stress and had adverse health effects at lower exposure levels than previously thought.
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- Housna Medjedded
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University of Mostaganem, Mostaganem, Algeria
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University of Oran 1, Oran, Algeria
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University of Mostaganem, Mostaganem, Algeria
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Chawansuntati K, Hongjaisee S, Sirita K, Kingkaew K, Rattanathammethee K, Kumrapich B, Ounjaijean S, Kongkaew A, Lumjuan N. Effects of quercetin and extracts from Phyllanthus emblica, Morus alba, and Ginkgo biloba on platelet recovery in a rat model of chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25013. [PMID: 38312709 PMCID: PMC10835368 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Background Chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia (CIT) is a major reason for chemotherapy delays, dose reduction, or even treatment discontinuation, which may impact oncologic outcomes. We investigated the effects of quercetin and extracts of Phyllanthus emblica fruit (PEE), Morus alba leaf (MAE), and Ginkgo biloba leaf (GBE) on platelet recovery in a rat model of chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia. Methods The total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), quercetin content, and antioxidant activities of all the extracts were determined. Sixty male Sprague Dawley rats were categorized into healthy controls and CIT groups. The CIT groups was administered a cyclophosphamide solution, while the control group received a saline solution. Each group was then subdivided into five subgroups of six animals which were administered with PEE, MAE, GBE, quercetin, or a vehicle for 15 days. Results The highest quercetin content was found in PEE, followed by MAE and GBE, which correlated with their antioxidant properties. Administration of these extracts and quercetin did not significantly change the platelet counts in healthy rats. Thrombocytopenic rats treated with PEE, MAE, and GBE also were not associated with significant changes in platelet counts. However, more rapid platelet count recovery was observed in all groups receiving extracts. On day 11, platelet counts in the PEE, MAE, and GBE groups returned to near baseline levels with a mean of 4.29 %, -40.77 %, and -14.24 %, respectively, compared to -71 % in the CIT group. In thrombocytopenic rats treated with quercetin, there was a significant increase in platelet counts on days 9 and 11, with a mean decrease of 5.41 % from baseline on day 11. Conclusion Quercetin improved platelet recovery in the animal model of CIT. This finding merits for further investigation to better elucidate the health benefits of quercetin and quercetin-rich plants and potential pharmacokinetics underpinning their activity in thrombocytopenia.
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Research Administration Section, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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Umer M, Nisa MU, Ahmad N, Rahim MA, Al-Asmari F. Effects of different levels of dried onion powder on nutrient digestibility, biochemical parameters, and nitrogen balance in Wistar albino rats with induced hyperuricemia. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1273286. [PMID: 38111897 PMCID: PMC10725973 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1273286] [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: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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Introduction: Onions (Allium cepa L.) are excellent sources of bioactive compounds and phytochemicals such as allicin, quercetin, fisetin, and other sulfurous compounds. Therefore, our study aimed to investigate the effects of dried onion powder on growth performance, nitrogen balance, and biochemical parameters in Wistar albino rats with induced hyperuricemia. Methods: A total of 24 rats were randomly divided into four groups, with six in each group: HU (positive control) and HOT1, HOT2, and HOT3 groups, which received a diet containing onion powder at concentrations of 11.13, 14.84, and 18.61 g/100 g, respectively. Hyperuricemia was induced in rats by administering a new formulation intraperitoneally (250 mg/kg potassium oxonate) and orally (40 mg/kg potassium bromate) daily for 14 days. After confirmation of hyperuricemia induction, rats were fed with onion-treated diets with various concentrations of quercetin for 21 days. Results: Significant decreases (p ≤ 0.05) in serum uric acid, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin, total cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein were observed. An increasing trend (p ≤ 0.05) in the levels of hemoglobin (Hb), white blood cell (WBC), red blood cell (RBC), and platelet count was observed. An improvement in the levels of serum high-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, serum total protein and neutrophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes was observed. A positive progress (p ≤ 0.05) was observed in growth performance and nutrient digestibility. Conclusion: In conclusion, a significantly lower uric acid level was observed in rats fed with HOT2 diet. Based on the ratio of the surface area (human/rat), the best recommended dose of onion for the incidence and prevention of hyperuricemia is 189.95 g, corresponding to the dose of 204 mg/day of quercetin in humans.
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- Muhammad Umer
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, Times Institute, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences, College of Agricultural and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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El Azab EF, Saleh AM, Yousif SO, Mazhari BBZ, Abu Alrub H, Elfaki EM, Hamza A, Abdulmalek S. New insights into geraniol's antihemolytic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticoagulant potentials using a combined biological and in silico screening strategy. Inflammopharmacology 2022; 30:1811-1833. [PMID: 35932440 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-022-01039-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The study aims to assess the antihemolytic and antioxidant activities of geraniol versus 2, 2'-azobis, 2-amidinopropane dihydro-chloride- (AAPH-) induced oxidative damage and hemolysis to erythrocytes and its anti-inflammatory potential against lipopolysaccharide- (LPS-) induced inflammation in white blood cells (WBCs) with a focus on its integrated computational strategies against different targeted receptors participating in inflammation and coagulation. The rats' erythrocyte suspension was incubated with different geraniol concentrations. Molecular docking and simulation were used to explore the possible interaction patterns of geraniol against the potential targeted proteins for therapeutic screening. The results displayed that geraniol had a prolonged noteworthy effect on activated partial thromboplastin time and thromboplastin time. Geraniol displayed strong antioxidant effects via reduced malondialdehyde (MDA) formation and increased GSH level and SOD activity. We observed dose-dependent prevention of K+ ion leakage along with a remarkable decline of hemolysis in erythrocytes pretreated with geraniol. Geraniol 100 µg/mL and diclofenac 100 µM were nontoxic to WBCs. Geraniol significantly reduces the expression and release of cellular pro-inflammatory factors TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-8, and nitric oxide, accompanied by a significant upregulation of gene expression of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 in LPS-induced WBCs compared to nontreated cells. It demonstrates a much stronger inhibition potential than diclofenac in terms of inflammation inhibition. When comparing molecular docking and simulation data, current work showed that geraniol has a good affinity toward apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1) and human P2Y12 receptors and could be developed as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticoagulant medication in the future. Consequently, geraniol is recommended to have a defensive influence against oxidative stress, and hemolysis also could be developed as a promising anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticoagulant medication.
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- Eman Fawzy El Azab
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences at Al-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Al-Qurayyat, 77454, Saudi Arabia. .,Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt.
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- Pharmaceutical Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design Department, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, 11884, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences at Al-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Al-Qurayyat, 77454, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Sudan University of Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences at Al-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Al-Qurayyat, 77454, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences at Al-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Al-Qurayyat, 77454, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences at Al-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Al-Qurayyat, 77454, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences at Al-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Al-Qurayyat, 77454, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt
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Farag MR, Moselhy AAA, El-Mleeh A, Aljuaydi SH, Ismail TA, Di Cerbo A, Crescenzo G, Abou-Zeid SM. Quercetin Alleviates the Immunotoxic Impact Mediated by Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Induced by Doxorubicin Exposure in Rats. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10121906. [PMID: 34943009 PMCID: PMC8750303 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10121906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Doxorubicin (DOX) is a chemotherapeutic agent against hematogenous and solid tumors with undesirable side effects including immunosuppression. Quercetin (QUR), a natural flavonoid abundant in fruits and vegetables, has a potent antioxidant activity. The aim of the current study was to assess the impact of QUR on DOX-induced hematological and immunological dysfunctions in a rodent model. Randomly grouped rats were treated as follows: control, QUR alone (50 mg/kg for 15 days per os), DOX alone (2.5 mg/kg I/P, three times a week, for two weeks), and co-treated rats with QUR for 15 days prior to and concomitantly with DOX (for two weeks), at the doses intended for groups two and three. DOX alone significantly disrupted the erythrogram and leukogram variables. Serum immunoglobulin (IgG, IgM, and IgE) levels and the activities of catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in spleen were declined. The DNA damage traits in spleen were elevated with an upregulation of the expression of the apoptotic markers (p53 and Caspase-3 genes) and the proinflammatory cytokines (IL-6 and TNF-α genes), while the expression of CAT gene was downregulated. These biochemical changes were accompanied by morphological changes in the spleen of DOX-treated rats. Co-treatment with QUR abated most of the DOX-mediated alterations in hematological variables, serum immunoglobulins, and spleen antioxidant status, pro-inflammatory and apoptotic responses, and histopathological alterations. In essence, these data suggest that QUR alleviated DOX-induced toxicities on the bone marrow, spleen, and antibody-producing cells. Supplementation of chemotherapy patients with QUR could circumvent the DOX-induced inflammation and immunotoxicity, and thus prevent chemotherapy failure.
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- Mayada R. Farag
- Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
- Correspondence: (M.R.F.); (A.D.C.)
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Menoufia University, Shebin Elkoum 32511, Egypt;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62024 Matelica, Italy
- Correspondence: (M.R.F.); (A.D.C.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro’, 70121 Bari, Italy;
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City 6012201, Egypt;
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Mechbal N, Bouhrim M, Bnouham M, Hammouti B, Karzazi Y, Kaya S, Serdaroğlu G. Anticorrosive and antioxidant effect of the aqueous extract of the leaves, flowers, and stems of Cistus monspeliensis L: Experimental and computational study. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.115771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Kısadere İ, Aydın MF, Ündağ İ. Partial protective effects of melatonin on cadmium-induced changes in hematological characteristics in rats. Biotech Histochem 2021; 97:192-198. [PMID: 33998938 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2021.1925965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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We investigated the effects of melatonin (Mlt) on hematological characteristics to determine the percentage of alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase (ANAE) positive lymphocytes in rats chronically exposed to cadmium (Cd). We used four groups of male rats: control (C), melatonin (Mlt), cadmium (Cd) and Cd + Mlt (CdMlt). Blood samples were obtained to assess the erythrocytes (RBC), leukocytes (WBC), platelets (PLT), hemoglobin (HGB), hematocrit (HCT), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), mean corpuscular volume (MCV) as well as alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase (ANAE) positive lymphocytes. We found that the number of WBC increased in the Cd group compared to the other three experimental groups. Low MCV and MCHC values caused by Cd were ameliorated by Mlt treatment in the CdMlt group. We found no significant change in the RBC, HGB, MCH, PLT and HCT values among the experimental groups. Mlt treatment also increased the percentage of ANAE positive lymphocytes. Mlt partially protects some hematological characteristics in cases of chronic Cd toxicity.
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- İhsan Kısadere
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Balıkesir, Balıkesir, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Balıkesir, Balıkesir, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Selcuk, Konya, Turkey
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Sochorova L, Baron M, Dadakova K, Kasparovsky T, Sochor J. Health Beneficial Properties of Grapevine Seed Extract and Its Influence on Selected Biochemical Markers in the Blood, Liver and Kidneys of Rattus norvegicus. Molecules 2021; 26:2099. [PMID: 33917585 PMCID: PMC8038788 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26072099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal that occurs in all areas of the environment, including the food chain. In the body, it causes oxidative stress by producing free radicals that are harmful to the cells. Grape seed extract (GSE) contains a wide range of biologically active components that help to neutralize the adverse effects of free radicals. In this study, the effects of GSE prepared form semi-resistant grapevine cultivar Cerason, which is rich in phenolics, on biochemical markers of brown rats exposed to the effects of cadmium were monitored. GSE increased the plasma antioxidant activity and, in the kidneys and the liver, Cd content was significantly lowered by GSE co-administration. Accordingly, the increase in creatinine content and alanine aminotransferase activity and the decrease of catalase and superoxide dismutase activities caused by cadmium were slowed down by GSE co-administration. The results of this work reveal that grape seed extract offers a protective effect against the intake of heavy metals into the organism.
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- Lenka Sochorova
- Department of Viticulture and Enology, Faculty of Horticulture, Mendel University in Brno, Valtická 337, 69144 Lednice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Viticulture and Enology, Faculty of Horticulture, Mendel University in Brno, Valtická 337, 69144 Lednice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kotlarska 2, 61137 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kotlarska 2, 61137 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Viticulture and Enology, Faculty of Horticulture, Mendel University in Brno, Valtická 337, 69144 Lednice, Czech Republic
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Cestonaro LV, Garcia SC, Nascimento S, Gauer B, Sauer E, Göethel G, Peruzzi C, Nardi J, Fão N, Piton Y, Braga W, Rocha R, Saint'Pierre T, Gioda A, Arbo MD. Biochemical, hematological and immunological parameters and relationship with occupational exposure to pesticides and metals. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:29291-29302. [PMID: 32436094 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09203-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This study aimed to evaluate biomarkers of exposure to cholinesterase inhibitors insecticides (AChE and BuChE activities) and metals (As, Cd, Cr, Mn, Ni, and Pb blood levels) and their associations with biochemical, hematological, and immunological parameters in farmers from Southern Brazil. One hundred and sixteen individuals were divided into two groups: 62 farmers (exposed group) and 54 subjects non-occupationally exposed (NOE) to agrochemicals. Erythrocyte (AChE) and serum (BuChE) cholinesterases activities were significantly reduced as well as blood Cd and Pb levels were increased in farmers when compared to NOE group (p < 0.05). Farmers presented increased glucose and urea levels compared to NOE group, which were inversely associated with AChE and positively correlated with Cd (p < 0.05), respectively. In addition, Cd was inversely associated with the hematological cells counts, which were significantly reduced in farmers (p < 0.05). C3 complement was higher in farmers and was positively associated with blood Pb (p < 0.05). Surface protein expression analysis revealed a downregulation of LFA-1 and ICAM-1 in farmers. Inverse associations were found between LFA-1 and blood As, Cr, and Ni levels (p < 0.05). Taken together, our results pointed to a relationship between agrochemicals and metals exposure and biochemical, hematological, and immunological disorders that can lead to several chronic conditions.
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- Larissa V Cestonaro
- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rua São Luís, 150 - Anexo II, Porto Alegre, RS, CEP: 90620-170, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rua São Luís, 150 - Anexo II, Porto Alegre, RS, CEP: 90620-170, Brazil.
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rua São Luís, 150 - Anexo II, Porto Alegre, RS, CEP: 90620-170, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rua São Luís, 150 - Anexo II, Porto Alegre, RS, CEP: 90620-170, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rua São Luís, 150 - Anexo II, Porto Alegre, RS, CEP: 90620-170, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rua São Luís, 150 - Anexo II, Porto Alegre, RS, CEP: 90620-170, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rua São Luís, 150 - Anexo II, Porto Alegre, RS, CEP: 90620-170, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rua São Luís, 150 - Anexo II, Porto Alegre, RS, CEP: 90620-170, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rua São Luís, 150 - Anexo II, Porto Alegre, RS, CEP: 90620-170, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rua São Luís, 150 - Anexo II, Porto Alegre, RS, CEP: 90620-170, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rua São Luís, 150 - Anexo II, Porto Alegre, RS, CEP: 90620-170, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rua São Luís, 150 - Anexo II, Porto Alegre, RS, CEP: 90620-170, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Gour A, Dogra A, Wazir P, Singh G, Nandi U. A highly sensitive UPLC-MS/MS method for hydroxyurea to assess pharmacokinetic intervention by phytotherapeutics in rats. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2020; 1154:122283. [PMID: 32862024 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2020.122283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Hydroxyurea (HU) is the first-ever approved drug by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for the management of sickle cell anemia (SCA). However, its treatment is associated with severe liabilities like myelosuppression. Therefore, the aim of the present investigation was to identify phytotherapeutics through assessment of the pharmacokinetic interaction of HU with dietary bioflavonoids followed by elucidation of the same phytoconstituents for their ability to protect HU-induced toxicity in hematological profile. In this direction, we developed a sensitive ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) method to estimate HU in rat plasma at first and then validated as per USFDA guidelines as there is no such precedent in the literature. A simple plasma protein precipitation method was employed for plasma sample processing. The separation was achieved in gradient mode using Syncronis HILIC column (100 × 4.6 mm, 3 μm) with a mobile phase composition of water containing 0.1% (v/v) formic acid and acetonitrile. Ionization was carried out in positive heated-electrospray ionization (H-ESI) mode. Detection was done in selected reaction monitoring (SRM) mode with m/z 77.1 > 44.4 and m/z 75.1 > 58.2 for HU and methylurea (internal standard), respectively. All the validation parameters were within the acceptable criteria. This bioanalytical method was found to be useful in assessing the preclinical pharmacokinetic interaction of HU. Concomitant administration of chrysin or quercetin with HU in rats significantly enhanced the oral exposure of HU. Lowering of total red blood cells (RBC) and hemoglobin (Hb) level by HU in rats was significantly improved in the presence of chrysin, quercetin, and naringenin. Overall, both chrysin and quercetin showed potential to be a promising phytotherapeutics for concomitant therapy with HU to combat its dose-dependent side effects.
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- Abhishek Gour
- PK-PD, Toxicology and Formulation Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- PK-PD, Toxicology and Formulation Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- PK-PD, Toxicology and Formulation Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- PK-PD, Toxicology and Formulation Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Bao S, Xia W, Xu S, Li Y, Lu B, Wu C, Liao J, Liu H, Sun X, Zhou A. Multiple metal exposure and platelet counts during pregnancy: A repeated measure study. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2020; 136:105491. [PMID: 31991237 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2020.105491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2019] [Revised: 12/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evidence from animal and in vitro studies suggest that some metals interfere with normal platelet counts (PLT). However, limited human studies have investigated the association of metals and PLT, a marker of hematologic and hemostatic, particularly in susceptible populations such as pregnant women. OBJECTIVES Our purpose was to investigate the associations of repeated measures of 13 urinary metals with PLT during pregnancy. METHODS The present study involved 3911 pregnant women participating in a prospective cohort study in Wuhan, China, from 2013 to 2016. We measured 13 metals in urine and PLT in blood samples collected in the first, second, and third trimester (median = 13, 24, and 35 weeks of gestation, respectively). Mixed linear models and general linear models were applied to analyze the associations between multiple metals and PLT during pregnancy. The odds ratio (OR) for gestational thrombocytopenia was examined using generalized estimating equations. RESULTS After adjusting for other metals and covariates, the repeated measure analyses showed that decreased levels of PLT were associated with a 10-fold increase in urinary concentration of cadmium (Cd) [percent difference (%Δ) = -5.02, 95%CI = -9.53, -0.29], manganese (Mn) [percent difference (%Δ) = -4.63, 95%CI = -7.50, -1.67], and arsenic (As) [percent difference (%Δ) = -4.56, 95%CI = -8.11, -0.86]. Cross-sectional analyses by trimesters revealed that Cd was inversely associated with PLT through the three trimesters. In addition, Cd was associated with an increased OR of 1.80 (95%CI: 1.26, 2.56), 1.65 (95%CI: 1.05, 2.59), 1.54 (95%CI: 1.02, 2.33) for gestational thrombocytopenia in the first, second, and third trimester, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Our study suggested an association of Cd, Mn, and As with decreased PLT during pregnancy. Particularly, Cd may increase the risk of gestational thrombocytopenia.
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- Shuangshuang Bao
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Wuhan Medical and Healthcare Center for Women and Children, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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Jia S, Guan T, Zhang X, Liu Y, Liu Y, Zhao X. Serum metabonomics analysis of quercetin against the toxicity induced by cadmium in rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2020; 34:e22448. [PMID: 31967702 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2019] [Revised: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the protective effect of quercetin against the toxicity induced by chronic exposure to low levels of cadmium in rats by an ultra performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometer. Rats were randomly divided into six groups as follows: control group (C), low dose of quercetin group (Q1: 10 mg/kg·bw), high dose of quercetin group (Q2: 50 mg/kg·bw), cadmium chloride group (D), low dose of quercetin plus cadmium chloride group (DQ1), and high dose of quercetin plus cadmium chloride group (DQ2). Cadmium chloride (CdCl2 ) was administered to rats by drinking water ad libitum in a concentration of 40 mg/L. The final amount of CdCl2 ingested was estimated from the water consumption data to be 4.85, 4.91, and 4.89 mg/kg·bw/day, for D, DQ1, and DQ2 groups, respectively. After a 12-week treatment, the serum samples of rats were collected for metabonomics analysis. Ten potential biomarkers were identified for which intensities were significantly increased or reduced as a result of the treatment. These metabolites included isorhamnetin 4'-O-glucuronide, 3-indolepropionic acid, tetracosahexaenoic acid, lysophosphatidylcholine (LysoPC) (20:5), lysoPC (18:3), lysophosphatidylethanolamine (LysoPE) (20:5/0:0), bicyclo-prostaglandin E2, sulpholithocholylglycine, lithocholyltaurine, and glycocholic acid. Results indicated that quercetin exerted a protective effect against cadmium-induced toxicity by regulating lipid and amino acid metabolism, enhancing the antioxidant defense system and protecting liver and kidney function.
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- Siqi Jia
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Markiewicz-Górka I, Pawlas K, Jaremków A, Januszewska L, Pawłowski P, Pawlas N. Alleviating Effect of α-Lipoic Acid and Magnesium on Cadmium-Induced Inflammatory Processes, Oxidative Stress and Bone Metabolism Disorders in Wistar Rats. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:E4483. [PMID: 31739465 PMCID: PMC6888481 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16224483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2019] [Revised: 11/01/2019] [Accepted: 11/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Cadmium exposure contributes to internal organ dysfunction and the development of chronic diseases. The aim of the study was to assess the alleviating effect of α-lipoic acid and/or magnesium on cadmium-induced oxidative stress and disorders in bone metabolism, kidney and liver function, and hematological and biochemical parameters changes. Male rats were exposed to cadmium (30 mg Cd/kg of feed) for three months. Some animals exposed to Cd were supplemented with magnesium (150 mg Mg/kg of feed) and/or with α-lipoic acid (100 mg/kg body weight, four times a week). Cd intake inhibited body weight gain and lowered hemoglobin concentration, whereas it increased the activities of liver enzymes, as well as the level of oxidative stress, CTX-1 (C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen, bone resorption marker), and CRP (C-reactive protein, marker of inflammation); it decreased vitamin D3, GSH (reduced glutathione), and the serum urea nitrogen/creatinine index. Mg and/or α-lipoic acid supplementation increased the antioxidant potential, and partially normalized the studied biochemical parameters. The obtained results show that both magnesium and α-lipoic acid decrease oxidative stress and the level of inflammatory marker, as well as normalize bone metabolism and liver and kidney function. Combined intake of α-lipoic acid and magnesium results in reinforcement of the protective effect; especially, it increases antioxidant defense.
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- Iwona Markiewicz-Górka
- Department of Hygiene, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 7, Wroclaw, 50-345, Poland; (K.P.); (A.J.); (L.J.)
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- Department of Hygiene, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 7, Wroclaw, 50-345, Poland; (K.P.); (A.J.); (L.J.)
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- Department of Hygiene, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 7, Wroclaw, 50-345, Poland; (K.P.); (A.J.); (L.J.)
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- Department of Hygiene, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 7, Wroclaw, 50-345, Poland; (K.P.); (A.J.); (L.J.)
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- Specialist Hospital dr Alfred Sokołowski, Sokołowskiego 4, Wałbrzych 58-309, Poland;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Jordana 38, Zabrze 41-808, Poland;
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