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Aboulthana WM, Ibrahim NES, Hassan AK, Bassaly WK, Abdel-Gawad H, Taha HA, Ahmed KA. The hepato- and neuroprotective effect of gold Casuarina equisetifolia bark nano-extract against Chlorpyrifos-induced toxicity in rats. J Genet Eng Biotechnol 2023; 21:158. [PMID: 38040926 PMCID: PMC10692062 DOI: 10.1186/s43141-023-00595-6] [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: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The bark of Casuarina equisetifolia contains several active phytoconstituents that are suitable for the biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs). These nanoparticles were subsequently evaluated for their effectiveness in reducing the toxicity induced by Chlorpyrifos (CPF) in rats. RESULTS Various hematological and biochemical measurements were conducted in this study. In addition, markers of oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions quantified in liver and brain tissues were evaluated. Histopathological examinations were performed on both liver and brain tissues. Furthermore, the native electrophoretic protein and isoenzyme patterns were analyzed, and the relative expression levels of apoptotic genes in these tissues were determined. The hematological and biochemical parameters were found to be severely altered in the group injected with CPF. However, the administration of Au-C. equisetifolia nano-extract normalized these levels in all treated groups. The antioxidant system markers showed a significant decrease (P ≤ 0.05) in conjunction with elevated levels of inflammatory and fibrotic markers in both liver and brain tissues of the CPF-injected group. In comparison, the pre-treated group exhibited a reduction in these markers when treated with the nano-extract, as opposed to the CPF-injected group. Additionally, the nano-extract mitigated the severity of histopathological lesions induced by CPF in both liver and brain tissues, with a higher ameliorative effect observed in the pre-treated group. Electrophoretic assays conducted on liver and brain tissues revealed that the nano-extract prevented the qualitative changes induced by CPF in the pre-treated group. Furthermore, the molecular assay demonstrated a significant increase in the relative expression of apoptotic genes in the CPF-injected rats. Although the nano-extract ameliorated the relative expression of these genes compared to the CPF-injected group, it was unable to restore their values to normal levels. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrated that the nano-extract effectively reduced the toxicity induced by CPF in rats at hematological, biochemical, histopathological, physiological, and molecular levels, in the group pre-treated with the nano-extract.
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- Wael Mahmoud Aboulthana
- Biochemistry Department, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (Former El Tahrir St.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt.
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- Microbial Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (Former El Tahrir St.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (Former El Tahrir St.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Cell Biology Department, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (Former El Tahrir St.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Applied Organic Chemistry Department, Chemical Industries Researches Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (Former El Tahrir St.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Applied Organic Chemistry Department, Chemical Industries Researches Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (Former El Tahrir St.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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Doğan MF, Kaya K, Demirel HH, Başeğmez M, Şahin Y, Çiftçi O. The effect of vitamin C supplementation on favipiravir-induced oxidative stress and proinflammatory damage in livers and kidneys of rats. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2023; 45:521-526. [PMID: 36794622 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2023.2181712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Background: Favipiravir (FPV), an effective antiviral agent, is a drug used to treat influenza and COVID-19 by inhibiting the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) of RNA viruses. FPV has the potential to increase oxidative stress and organ damage. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the oxidative stress and inflammation caused by FPV in the liver and kidneys of rats, as well as to investigate the curative effects of vitamin C (VitC).Methods: A total of 40 Sprague-Dawley male rats were randomly and equally divided into the following five groups: 1st; Control, 2nd; FPV = 20 mg/kg, 3rd; FPV = 100 mg/kg, 4th; FPV = 20 mg/kg + VitC (150 mg/kg), and 5th; FPV = 100 mg/kg + VitC (150 mg/kg) groups. Rats were given either FPV (orally) or FPV plus VitC (intramuscular) for 14 days. Rat blood, liver, and kidney samples were collected at 15 days to be analyzed for oxidative and histological changes.Results: FPV administration resulted in an increase in proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and IL-6) in the liver and kidney, as well as oxidative and histopathologic damage. FPV increased TBARS levels significantly (p < .05) and decreased GSH and CAT levels in liver and kidney tissues but had no effect on SOD activity. VitC supplementation significantly reduced TNF-a, IL-6, and TBARS levels while increasing GSH and CAT levels (p < .05). Furthermore, VitC significantly attenuated FPV-induced histopathological alterations associated with oxidative stress and inflammation in the liver and kidney tissues (p < .05).Conclusion: FPV caused liver and kidney damage in rats. In contrast, co-administration of FPV with VitC improved FPV-induced oxidative, pro-inflammatory, and histopathological changes.
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- Muhammed Fatih Doğan
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Veterinary, Laboratory and Veterinary Health Program, Bayat Vocational High School, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Veterinary, Laboratory and Veterinary Health Program, Acipayam Vocational High School, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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Fu Y, Du X, Cui Y, Xiong K, Wang J. Nutritional intervention is promising in alleviating liver injury during tuberculosis treatment: a review. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1261148. [PMID: 37810929 PMCID: PMC10552157 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1261148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Liver injury is a main adverse effect of first-line tuberculosis drugs. Current management of tuberculosis-drug-induced liver injury (TBLI) mainly relies on withdrawing tuberculosis drugs when necessary. No effective treatment exists. Various nutrients and functional food ingredients may play a protective role in TBLI. However, a comprehensive review has not been conducted to compare the effects of these nutrients and functional food ingredients. We searched Pubmed and Web of Science databases from the earliest date of the database to March 2023. All available in-vitro, animal and clinical studies that examined the effects of nutritional intervention on TBLI were included. The underlying mechanism was briefly reviewed. Folic acid, quercetin, curcumin, Lactobacillus casei, spirulina and Moringa oleifera possessed moderate evidence to have a beneficial effect on alleviating TBLI mostly based on animal studies. The evidence of other nutritional interventions on TBLI was weak. Alleviating oxidative stress and apoptosis were the leading mechanisms for the beneficial effects of nutritional intervention on TBLI. In conclusion, a few nutritional interventions are promising for alleviating TBLI including folic acid, quercetin, curcumin, L. casei, spirulina and M. oleifera, the effectiveness and safety of which need further confirmation by well-designed randomized controlled trials. The mechanisms for the protective role of these nutritional interventions on TBLI warrant further study, particularly by establishing the animal model of TBLI using the tuberculosis drugs separately.
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- Yujin Fu
- School of Public Health, Institute of Nutrition and Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The 971 Naval Hospital, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Institute of Nutrition and Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Institute of Nutrition and Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Anwar WS, Abdel-Maksoud FM, Sayed AM, Abdel-Rahman IAM, Makboul MA, Zaher AM. Potent hepatoprotective activity of common rattan (Calamus rotang L.) leaf extract and its molecular mechanism. BMC Complement Med Ther 2023; 23:24. [PMID: 36717906 PMCID: PMC9885597 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-03853-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Calamus rotang L. (CR) is an Indian shrub. The leaves and other organs of the plant are traditionally used in India for treatment of various diseases. The in vitro antioxidant property of the leaves extract was previously established. Thus, the current study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of CR ethyl acetate extract at a dose of 350 mg/kg on CCl4 induced hepatotoxic rats through different mechanisms. METHODS Histopathological examination of the treated rats' group in comparison with positive and negative controls were performed. Quantitative measuring of the proinflammatory cytokines (TNF α), inflammatory regulators (Arginase, PPAR α) and the antiapoptotic protein Bcl-2 in comparison with positive and negative control groups was achieved using immunohistochemical examination. HPLC profiling of the polyphenol contents and molecular docking of the identified compounds against BH3 proapoptotic protein were correspondingly studied to evaluate the potential antiapoptotic property. RESULTS The CR extract greatly protects the liver tissue through the suppression of TNF α, arginase and PPAR α induced by CCl4 as well as its enhancement of the antiapoptotic Bcl-2 protein. Fourteen polyphenols of different classes were identified in CR extract and tested via molecular docking for their potential antiapoptotic activities against BH3 protein. Naringin, rutin, 7-hydroxy flavone, and ellagic acid compounds exhibit the highest affinity and potential inhibition of pro-apoptotic protein BH3 via molecular docking study. CONCLUSIONS The ethyl acetate fraction of the leaves of C. rotang is rich in polyphenols that exhibited potent hepatoprotective effect on CCl4 induced hepatotoxic rats through its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-steatosis and antiapoptotic properties.
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- Walaa S Anwar
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Merit University, New Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Vet. Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Merit University, New Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Merit University, New Sohag, Egypt.
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Rahmouni F, Badraoui R, Ben-Nasr H, Bardakci F, Elkahoui S, Siddiqui AJ, Saeed M, Snoussi M, Saoudi M, Rebai T. Pharmacokinetics and Therapeutic Potential of Teucrium polium against Liver Damage Associated Hepatotoxicity and Oxidative Injury in Rats: Computational, Biochemical and Histological Studies. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12071092. [PMID: 35888180 PMCID: PMC9321387 DOI: 10.3390/life12071092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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This study investigated the druggability, pharmacokinetics and ethyl acetate extract of Teucrium polium (EA T. polium) and the protective effect against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced liver cirrhosis in rats. The total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and scavenging activity of the extract were examined. The in vivo protective study was based on the use of an animal model of CCl4-induced liver cirrhosis. Four groups of rats have been used: Group I: control rats; Group II: received CCl4 in olive oil (0.5 mL/kg); Group III: received the EA T. polium (25 mg/kg) of pretreatment for seven days by gavage then CCl4 in olive oil by gavage for 15 days. Group IV: received the EA of T. polium for seven days (25 mg/kg). EA T. polium was found to possess significant antioxidant capacity. CCl4 caused a hepatotoxicity associated increase in both levels of AST and ALT, which were reduced back to normal values following EA T. polium pretreatment. Hepatotoxicity associated structural modifications of liver tissues and increase in thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), conjugated dienes (CD) and carbonyl proteins (CP), associated decreases in several assessed antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and catalase (CAT). The in vivo findings on the protective effect of T. polium were supported by its druggability, its pharmacokinetic properties and molecular docking assays. These results confirm the modulatory antioxidant and hepatoprotective potential of T. polium in this experimental liver cirrhosis model. T. polium phytochemicals are good candidates for further pharmaceutical explorations and drug design.
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- Fatma Rahmouni
- Laboratory of Histo-Embryology and Cytogenetics, Medicine Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3029, Tunisia; (F.R.); (T.R.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 81451, Saudi Arabia; (F.B.); (S.E.); (A.J.S.); (M.S.); (M.S.)
- Section of Histology-Cytology, Medicine Faculty of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, La Rabta, Tunis 1007, Tunisia
- Correspondence:
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Medicine Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3029, Tunisia;
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, University of Gafsa, Zarroug, Gafsa 2112, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 81451, Saudi Arabia; (F.B.); (S.E.); (A.J.S.); (M.S.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 81451, Saudi Arabia; (F.B.); (S.E.); (A.J.S.); (M.S.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 81451, Saudi Arabia; (F.B.); (S.E.); (A.J.S.); (M.S.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 81451, Saudi Arabia; (F.B.); (S.E.); (A.J.S.); (M.S.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 81451, Saudi Arabia; (F.B.); (S.E.); (A.J.S.); (M.S.); (M.S.)
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- Laboratory of Animal Physiology, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3064, Tunisia;
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- Laboratory of Histo-Embryology and Cytogenetics, Medicine Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3029, Tunisia; (F.R.); (T.R.)
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TAŞKIN ŞENOL G, KAPLAN HM, BOYAN N, OĞUZ Ö, ŞİNGİRİK E. Geraniol ve vitamin C’nin dietilnitrozamin kaynaklı deneysel hepatoselüler karsinogenez üzerindeki etkisi. CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.17826/cumj.1091707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the protective effect of geraniol and vitamin C on the experimental hepatocellular carcinogenesis (HCC) model by inducing FL83B hepatocyte cell lines with diethylnitrosamine (DENA).
Materials and Methods: The cells prepared in the medium were incubated with DENA (5 μM), geraniol (5 μM), and vitamin C (50 μM) for 48 hours in an incubator at 37 °C and 5% CO2. Groups were designed as follows: Group 1 (Control), group 2 (DENA Control), group 3 (DENA+Geraniol), group 4 (DENA+Vitamin C), and group 5 (DENA+Geraniol+Vitamin C) on standard cell culture plates. Six plates from each experimental group were studied. After the homogenization was centrifuged, analyses of pathway mediators NF-ĸB, AIF, caspase-3, BCL-2, bax, gadd153, GRP78, and COX were performed by the Elisa method.
Results: The expression of Bax, caspase-3, COX-2, NFkB, GADD153, AIF, and GRP78 increased in cancer cells when compared to group 1 and decreased in other groups where antiproliferative agents were applied. Bcl-2 expression is decreased when compared to group 1, and expression is increased in other groups where antiproliferative agents are applied.
Conclusion: There was a significant hepatoprotective effect in the groups administered geraniol+vitamin C on pathway mediators in a DENA-induced HCC model.
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Citrus unshiu Peel Attenuates Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Mice due to Modulation of the PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway and MAPK and NF-κB. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:4041402. [PMID: 35620406 PMCID: PMC9129974 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4041402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Aim Citrus unshiu peel has been used to treat various diseases in traditional East Asian medicine including Korea, and many studies have been reported regarding inflammatory diseases including ulcerative colitis (UC). However, the underlying mechanism by which Citrus unshiu peel modulates inflammation in UC remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effect and underlying mechanism of Citrus unshiu peel water extract (CUP) for UC. Methods The experiment for UC was conducted with 8-week-old male Balb/c mice. After 1 week of adaptation, acute colitis was induced in all groups except the normal group by 5% DSS dissolved in drinking water for 1 week. Balb/c mice were divided into 5 groups (n = 8/group): control group (Control), distilled water-treated group (DSS), 100 mg/kg sulfasalazine-treated group (SASP), 100 mg/kg CUP-treated group (CUPL), and 200 mg/kg CUP-treated group (CUPH). The efficacy of CUP on UC was evaluated by biochemical analyses such as ROS and MPO in serum and MDA in tissues, and expression of proteins related to inflammation and apoptosis was evaluated through Western blot. Results As a result of confirming the macroscopic changes and H&E staining in colon tissues to confirm the preventive and therapeutic effects of CU, decrease in colon length and inflammatory lesions were inhibited in the CUP-treated group compared to the DSS group. In addition, as a result of serum ROS and tissue MDA analysis and oxidative stress-related protein analysis, it was significantly decreased in the CUP-administered group compared to the control group. In addition, treatment with CUP not only inactivated MAPK, p-IκBα, and NF-κBp65 by blocking the PI3K/Akt pathway but also significantly reduced the expression of inflammatory cytokines. Conclusion These results show that CUP not only suppresses oxidative stress in UC but also regulates inflammation-related proteins and apoptotic proteins by regulating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, suggesting that it has the potential as a material for developing new natural therapeutic agents for UC.
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Zammel N, Jedli O, Rebai T, Hamadou WS, Elkahoui S, Jamal A, Alam JM, Adnan M, Siddiqui AJ, Alreshidi MM, Naïli H, Badraoui R. Kidney injury and oxidative damage alleviation by Zingiber officinale: pharmacokinetics and protective approach in a combined murine model of osteoporosis. 3 Biotech 2022; 12:112. [PMID: 35462952 PMCID: PMC8995235 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-022-03170-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is considered as a nutraceutical spice, which possesses several health promotion and benefits. This study was carried out to investigate the phyto-chemical composition, the antioxidant capacities, the drug-likeness, and pharmacokinetic properties of ginger extract on kidney injury-associated osteoporosis in rats. Phenolic and flavonoid contents were assessed by standard chemical analysis methods and HPLC. In vivo protective effect was based on the use of female rats to evaluate the effect on renal injury as a result of combined osteoporosis using biochemical markers, oxidative status, and histological analyses. Results showed that ZO contained appreciable amounts of phenolics and flavonoids and it exhibited high scavenging activity. Ovariectomy-associated corticotherapy induced severe renal injury marked by altered biochemical markers (creatinine, urea, and uric acid), reduced GFR, significative oxidative damage signs, and disrupted antioxidant status in the combined osteoporotic rats. The histopathological examination revealed structural modifications of kidney tissues. However, all these changes were reversed following the use of ZO. These results confirm the renoprotective and antioxidant potential of ginger against renal injuries in osteoporotic rats.
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- Nourhene Zammel
- Laboratory of Histo-Embryology and Cytogenetics, Medicine Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, 3029 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Histo-Embryology and Cytogenetics, Medicine Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, 3029 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Histo-Embryology and Cytogenetics, Medicine Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, 3029 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, University of Ha’il, 81451 Ha’il, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, University of Ha’il, 81451 Ha’il, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, University of Ha’il, 81451 Ha’il, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, University of Ha’il, 81451 Ha’il, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, University of Ha’il, 81451 Ha’il, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, University of Ha’il, 81451 Ha’il, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, University of Ha’il, 81451 Ha’il, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Solid State, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, 3064 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, University of Ha’il, 81451 Ha’il, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Section of Histology-Cytology, Medicine Faculty of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 1007 La Rabta-Tunis, Tunisia
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Baran M, Yay A, Onder GO, Canturk Tan F, Yalcin B, Balcioglu E, Yıldız OG. Hepatotoxicity and renal toxicity induced by radiation and the protective effect of quercetin in male albino rats. Int J Radiat Biol 2022; 98:1473-1483. [PMID: 35171756 DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2022.2033339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Although radiation is one of the basic methods commonly used in cancer treatment, it inevitably enters the field of treatment in healthy tissues and is adversely affected by the acute and chronic side effects of radiation. This study evaluated the possible protective effects of quercetin, an antioxidant agent, against liver and kidney damage in rats exposed to a whole-body single dose of radiation (10 Gy of gamma-ray). MATERIALS AND METHODS The study groups were formed as control, sham, quercetin, radiation, quercetin + radiation and radiation + quercetin using 60 male Wistar albino (200-250 g, 3 months old) rats, including 10 rats in each group. The gamma-ray provided by the Co60 teletherapy machine was given to the whole body as external irradiation. According to the groups, quercetin was administered to rats at 50 mg/kg/day via oral gavage before or after radiation administration. The rats were sacrificed the day after irradiation and the extracted tissue samples from all groups were compared histologically and immunohistochemically. DNA damage was determined by the neutral comet assay technique. Also, malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH) were evaluated in liver and kidney tissues by the ELISA method. RESULTS Histopathological changes were observed altered morphology of liver and kidney tissues in the radiation groups. Sinusoidal dilatations, vacuolization, and hepatic parenchyma necrosis in the liver, while in kidneys, glomerular shrinkage, widened Bowman's space, tubular dilatation, and inflammation were evident. TNF-α, IL1-α, HIF1-α, and caspase 3 immunoreactivities in tissues were determined by immunohistochemistry. High caspase 3 positive cell number confirmed apoptosis, the comet parameters were decreased in the quercetin + radiation group. When compared to the control group, the exposure to radiation showed a marked elevation in MDA which was accompanied by high GSH. This damage was reduced in the quercetin + radiation group. CONCLUSIONS With the results obtained from the study; Quercetin is thought to have a protective potential against radiation-induced liver and kidney damage due to its radioprotective effect.
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- Munevver Baran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Basic Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey.,Genome and Stem Cell Center (GENKOK), Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Biophysics, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey.,Genome and Stem Cell Center (GENKOK), Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey
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Al-Hayder MN, Aledani TH, Al-Mayyahi RS. Amelioration of the hepatotoxic effects of nonsteroidal drugs using vitamin C and determination of their relationship with the lipid profile. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2021; 17:715-723. [PMID: 35983440 PMCID: PMC9356344 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2021.11.003] [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: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective Despite the various clinical benefits of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, their frequent and prolonged use has led to numerous health risks, including hepatotoxicity. Hepatotoxicity mediated by oxidative stress can affect the lipid profile. The objective was to investigate whether post-treatment with vitamin C can ameliorate the effects of diclofenac and naproxen in the livers of prepubertal rats and to highlight their relationship with lipid profile. Methods Forty prepubertal female albino rats were distributed among the control group, the diclofenac-administered group (5 mg/kg/day), and the naproxen-administered group (50 mg/kg/day). This study included two phases. In Phase 1, only five rats from each group were dissected after 21 days of oral administration to assess the hepatotoxic effects of nonsteroidal drugs. In Phase 2, five of the remaining animals in each intervention group were post-treated with 25 mg/kg/day of vitamin C for an additional 21 days. After the administration and post-treatment, serum biochemical parameters and histopathological signs were evaluated. Results Extreme elevation in the levels of aspartate and alanine aminotransferases was observed in the diclofenac and naproxen groups compared with those in the control (p < 0.001). In addition, the levels of high- and low-density lipoproteins were significantly impacted in these drug groups (p < 0.01, p < 0.05 respectively). Several pathological signs in the liver histology were observed in both drug groups. After post-treatment with vitamin C, noticeable amelioration of these alterations was observed. There were slightly elevation in the liver enzymes and insignificant increase and decrease in the high and low-density lipoproteins respectively. Conclusion Vitamin C post-treatment ameliorated the hepatotoxicity induced by diclofenac sodium and naproxen.
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- Manal N. Al-Hayder
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq
- Corresponding address: Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Basrah, Basrah, 61004, Iraq.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq
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Rahmouni F, Saoudi M, Rebai T. Therapeutics studies and biological properties of Teucrium polium (Lamiaceae). Biofactors 2021; 47:952-963. [PMID: 34850466 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Teucrium polium has been used in traditional medicine as antifungal, antipyretic, antispasmodic, and antibacterial. It is consumed by many jordanians for the treatment of many diseases. The effects of this plant have been investigated in kidney, liver, and brain. Its antidiabetic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer effects have been introduced. Polyphenolic compound, flavonoids, monoterpenes, alkanoides, and essential oils were identified. Several studies revealed that this plant has a hypoglycemic effect and can help to control blood sugar. It was reported that plants containing flavonoids and phenolics compounds exhibit a large array of biological activities like genotoxicity (chromosomal aberrations and sister chromatid exchange) and oxidative stress damage. These phytochemicals are found in herbal and vegetables plants, as well as being reliably protective against oxidative stress damage and lipid peroxidation. In addition, T. polium has secondary effects on different organs, namely liver, kidney and at high doses this plant becomes toxic. In conclusion, this review investigates many pharmacologicals properties and side effects of T. polium.
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- Fatma Rahmouni
- Laboratory of Histophysiology of Induced and Developmental Diseases, Medicine Faculty of Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Animal Physiology, Sciences Faculty of Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Histophysiology of Induced and Developmental Diseases, Medicine Faculty of Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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Saoudi M, Badraoui R, Rahmouni F, Jamoussi K, El Feki A. Antioxidant and Protective Effects of Artemisia campestris Essential Oil Against Chlorpyrifos-Induced Kidney and Liver Injuries in Rats. Front Physiol 2021; 12:618582. [PMID: 33716767 PMCID: PMC7945717 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.618582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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This study is aimed to elucidate the possible antioxidant and protective effects of Artemisia campestris essential oil (ACEO) against the deleterious effects of chlorpyrifos (CPF) in rats. The in vivo study revealed increases in aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activities and the serum contents of creatinine, urea, uric acid, cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoproteins (LDL), and glucose in rats treated with CPF as compared to controls. Meanwhile, hepatic and renal activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in liver and kidney decreased and the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) increased. Some histopathologic features were noticed in liver and kidney of the CPF group. Interestingly, ACEO alleviated the biochemical disruptions and reduced these hepato-renal morphologic changes.
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- Mongi Saoudi
- Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, University of Hai’l, Ha’il, Saudi Arabia
- Laboratory of Histology - Cytology, Medicine Faculty of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Laboratory of Histo-Embryology and Cytogenetics, Medicine Faculty of Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Histo-Embryology and Cytogenetics, Medicine Faculty of Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, University Hospital Complex (CHU) Hedi Chaker of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Phytochemical Screening, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiviral, Cytotoxic, and Anti-Quorum-Sensing Properties of Teucrium polium L. Aerial Parts Methanolic Extract. PLANTS 2020; 9:plants9111418. [PMID: 33114026 PMCID: PMC7690738 DOI: 10.3390/plants9111418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The chemical profile of Teucrium polium L. (T. polium) methanolic extract was tested using liquid chromatography coupled with high resolution mass spectrometry (HR-LCMS). Disc diffusion and microdilution assays were used for the antimicrobial activities. Coxsackievirus B-3 (CVB3) and Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) were used for the antiviral activities. Chromobacterium violaceum (ATCC 12472 and CV026) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 were used as starter strains for the anti-quorum sensing tests. Isoprenoids are the main class of compounds identified, and 13R-hydroxy-9E,11Z-octadecadienoic acid, valtratum, rhoifolin, sericetin diacetate, and dihydrosamidin were the dominant phytoconstituents. The highest mean diameter of growth inhibition zone was recorded for Acinetobacter baumannii (19.33 ± 1.15 mm). The minimal inhibitory concentrations were ranging from 6.25 to 25 mg/mL for bacterial strains, and from 6.25 to 25 mg/mL for Candida species. The 50% cytotoxic concentration on VERO (African Green Monkey Kidney) cell lines was estimated at 209 µg/mL. No antiviral activity was recorded. Additionally, T. polium extract was able to inhibit P. aeruginosa PAO1 motility in a concentration-dependent manner. However, the tested extract was able to inhibit 23.66% of the swarming and 35.25% of swimming capacities of PAO1 at 100 µg/mL. These results highlighted the role of germander as a potent antimicrobial agent that can interfere with the virulence factors controlled by the quorum-sensing systems.
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Fouad D, Al-Obaidi E, Badr A, Ataya FS, Abdel-Gaber R. Modulatory effect of Ficus carica on oxidative stress and hematological changes induced by gamma-radiation in male albino rats. Biologia (Bratisl) 2020; 75:1313-1324. [DOI: 12. fouad, d., al-obaidi, e., badr, a.et al.modulatory effect of ficus carica on oxidative stress and hematological changes induced by gamma-radiation in male albino rats.biologia.(2019).doi:10.2478/s11756-019-00375-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Devaraj E, Roy A, Royapuram Veeraragavan G, Magesh A, Varikalam Sleeba A, Arivarasu L, Marimuthu Parasuraman B. β-Sitosterol attenuates carbon tetrachloride-induced oxidative stress and chronic liver injury in rats. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2020; 393:1067-1075. [PMID: 31930431 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-020-01810-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 01/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Chronic liver diseases are clinically silent and responsible for significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. β-Sitosterol (BSS), major phytosterol in plants, has a wide spectrum of protective effect against various chronic ailments. We investigated the hepatoprotective effect of BSS against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced chronic liver injury in rats. Thirty rats were divided into five groups, with six animals in each group. Group I rats served as control while groups II, III, IV, and V rats were injected intraperitoneally with CCl4 (0.2 mL/100 g b.w. in olive oil (1:1)) for 7 consecutive weeks. After 7 weeks, group II rats were left without any treatments and served as CCl4 alone group, while groups III, IV, and V rats were treated with BSS 25 and 50 mg/kg b.w. and silymarin 100 mg/kg b.w. as oral post-treatments respectively, for the next 4 weeks. At the end of the experiment, hepatotoxicity marker enzymes in serum, oxidative stress, and fibrosis marker were analyzed. CCl4 administration caused significant elevation of marker enzymes of hepatotoxicity in serum and increased lipid peroxidation and fibrosis markers such as hydroxyproline, collagen, α-smooth muscle actin, vimentin, desmin, and matrix metalloproteinases 9 in liver tissue of rats. This treatment also caused a significant diminution of intracellular enyzmic antioxidants such as SOD and CAT in the liver tissue of rats. All the above adversities were significantly mitigated by the BSS post-treatments. The results suggest that BSS could have a hepatoprotective effect against oxidative stress-mediated CLD induced by CCl4.
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- Ezhilarasan Devaraj
- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600 077, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600 077, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600 077, India
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- Department of Research and Development, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, 602 105, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600 077, India
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- Department of Pathology, Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600 077, India
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Modulatory effect of Ficus carica on oxidative stress and hematological changes induced by gamma-radiation in male albino rats. Biologia (Bratisl) 2019. [DOI: 10.2478/s11756-019-00375-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Hozzein WN, Al-Khalaf AA, Mohany M, Ahmed OM, Amin AA, Alharbi HMS. Efficacy of two actinomycete extracts in the amelioration of carbon tetrachloride-induced oxidative stress and nephrotoxicity in experimental rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:24010-24019. [PMID: 31222653 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05730-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Actinomycetes are a group of the Gram-positive bacteria famous for their antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-parasitic, and anti-inflammatory activities. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of two bacterial extracts derived from two soil actinomycete strains (S19 and G30) against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced nephrotoxicity in experimental rats. Sixty-four male rats were assigned to four groups of 16 rats in each group. The 1st group was kept as a normal (control) group and given corn oil combined with the used production medium, while the 2nd group received only CCl4 (CCl4 group). On the other hand, the 3rd group (CCl4+S19) was administered CCl4 and the extract of the actinomycete strain S19 and the 4th group (CCl4+G30) received CCl4 and the extract of the actinomycete strain G30, both treatments for 8 weeks. The results revealed that the two actinomycete extracts S19 and G30 could significantly (p < 0.01) lower the elevated levels of serum creatinine, urea, and uric acid caused by the CCl4 administration. Additionally, the two actinomycete extracts improved the decreased serum total protein. Interestingly, treatment of the CCl4-intoxicated rats with S19 and G30 extracts remarkably reversed the lowered renal glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), peroxidase (Px) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities, and the elevated lipid peroxidation (LPO) levels. The histopathological examination of the treated kidney revealed that the two actinomycete extracts improved rats against CCl4-induced kidney lesions. The present results suggested that the protective effect of the two actinomycete extracts may rely on its effect on reducing the oxidative stress and improving the antioxidant defense system.
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- Wael N Hozzein
- Bioproducts Research Chair, Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Hepatotoxicity and renal toxicity induced by gamma-radiation and the modulatory protective effect of Ficus carica in male albino rats. Res Vet Sci 2019; 125:24-35. [PMID: 31125819 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2019.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2019] [Revised: 05/13/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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It is well-known that gamma radiation initiates generation of free radicals which prompting serious cellular damages in biological systems. In the present study, we investigated the role of Ficus carica, a natural antioxidant substance, in modulating changes in liver and kidney functions, antioxidant enzyme's gene expression, and apoptosis, in male albino rats exposed to gamma radiation. A total of 40 rats were used in this experiment and divided equally into 4 groups: Group 1, rats administered distilled H2O (Control); Group 2, rats administered F. carica; Group 3, rats irradiated; and Group 4, rats treated with F. carica and irradiated. Groups 3 and 4 were exposed to whole-body gamma radiations at a dose level of 8 Gy and with a dose rate of 0.762 Gy/min. F. carica was administered to rats by gavage, for 3 consecutive weeks, before exposure to radiation. Five rats were sacrificed from each group at intervals of 24 and 72 h after cessation of treatment. The results revealed marked increases in alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase levels in liver, a decrease in albumin level and increase in urea level in kidney. Irradiation resulted in cytotoxic effects as indicated by elevation in antioxidant enzyme's gene expression at 24 h, the opposite was observed at 72 h. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that cytochrome c and p53 expressions significantly increased following exposure to radiation. Oral administration of F. carica pre-irradiation as a natural product plays a modulatory protective and anti-apoptotic role against cells damaged by free radicals induced by whole-body irradiation.
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