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Shamseldean MSM, Attia MM, Korany RMS, Othman NA, Allam SFM. Comparative biotoxicity study for identifying better alternative insecticide especially green nano-emulsion which used as mosquitocides. BMC Vet Res 2024; 20:149. [PMID: 38643105 PMCID: PMC11031904 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-03992-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024] Open
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This research work was planned to test biosafety of different nanomaterials on the different animals models. These nanoparticles were previously used as potential insecticides of mosquito larvae. The biosafety of these nanoproducts were evaluated on certain organs of non target animals that associated with mosquito breeding sites in Egypt. Animal organs such as the kidneys of rats, toads, and the fish's spleen were used as models to study the biological toxicity of these nanomaterials. After 30 days of the animals receiving the nanomaterials in their water supply, different cell mediated immune cells were assessed in these tissues. Both TNF-α and BAX immuno-expression were also used as immunohistochemical markers. Histopathology was conducted to detect the effect of the tested nanoproducts at the tissue level of the liver and kidneys of both the rats and toads. Green nanoemulsion of the lavender essential oil was relatively more effective, safe, and biodegradable to be used as insecticides against mosquito larvae than the metal-based nanomaterials.
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- Muhammad S M Shamseldean
- Applied Center for Entomonematodes, Department of Zoology and Agricultural Nematology, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Applied Center for Entomonematodes, Department of Zoology and Agricultural Nematology, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt
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- Applied Center for Entomonematodes, Department of Zoology and Agricultural Nematology, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt
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Alshafei MM, Mabrouk AM, Hanafi EM, Ramadan MM, Korany RM, Kassem SS, Mohammed DM. Prophylactic supplementation of microencapsulated Boswellia serrata and probiotic bacteria in metabolic syndrome rats. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Wang K, Wu S, Li P, Xiao N, Wen J, Lin J, Lu S, Cai X, Xu Y, Du B. Sacha Inchi Oil Press-Cake Protein Hydrolysates Exhibit Anti-Hyperuricemic Activity via Attenuating Renal Damage and Regulating Gut Microbiota. Foods 2022; 11:foods11162534. [PMID: 36010534 PMCID: PMC9407120 DOI: 10.3390/foods11162534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The incidence of hyperuricemia has increased globally due to changes in dietary habits. The sacha inchi oil press-cake is generally discarded, resulting in the waste of resources and adverse environmental impact. For the purpose of developing sacha inchi oil press-cake and identifying natural components with anti-hyperuricemic activities, we systemically investigated the underlying mechanisms of sacha inchi oil press-cake protein hydrolysates (SISH) in the hyperuricemic rat model. SISH was obtained from sacha inchi oil press-cake proteins after trypsin treatment, and 24 peptides with small molecular weight (<1000 Da) were identified. The results of animal experiments showed that SISH significantly decreased the serum uric acid (UA) level by inhibiting the xanthine oxidase (XOD) activity and regulating the gene expression related to UA production and catabolism in hyperuricemia rats, such as Xdh and Hsh. In addition, SISH attenuated the renal damage and reduced the gene expression related to inflammation (Tlr4, Map3k8, Pik3cg, Pik3ap1, Ikbke, and Nlrp3), especially Tlr4, which has been considered a receptor of UA. Notably, SISH reversed high purine-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis, particularly by enhancing the relative abundance of butyric acid-producing bacteria (unidentified_Ruminococcaceae, Oscillibacter, Ruminiclostridium, Intestinimonas). This research provided new insights into the treatment of hyperuricemia.
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Insecticidal efficacy of nanomaterials used to control mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus Say, 1823 with special reference to their hepatotoxicity in rats. Biosci Rep 2022; 42:231561. [PMID: 35822445 PMCID: PMC9334753 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20220630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to develop a novel methodology for controlling the mosquito larvae using different nanoparticles, with special reference to their effect on rats (a non-target mammalian model). The mosquito species of Culex quinquefasciatus was reared in the laboratory. Chitosan, silver nanoparticles and their combination as well as lavender (Lavandula officinalis) nanoemulsion with different concentrations were tested as biological insecticides against the mosquito larvae. Mammalian toxicity of the used nanoparticles were evaluated using 27 adult male rats, experimental rats were divided into 9 equal groups (n=3). The nanoparticles were added to the drinking water for 30 days. At the end of the study, blood and tissue samples were collected to assess the levels of the serum alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase, different genes expression as interleukin 6 (IL-6) and IL-1β activity. Histopathological and immunohistochemical studies using two markers (TNF-α and BAX expression) were also applied. The LC50 and LC90 were recorded for each tested nanoparticles, and also the changes of the treated mosquito larvae cuticle were assessed using the scanning electron microscopy. Green nanoemulsion (Lavandula officinalis) was more effective than metal (silver) or even biodegradable (chitosan) nanoparticles in controlling of Culex quiquefasciatus mosquito larvae, and also it proved its safety by evaluation of the mammalian hepatotoxicity of the tested nanoparticles.
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Effects of Fermented Camel Milk Supplemented with Sidr Fruit (Ziziphus spina-christi L.) Pulp on Hyperglycemia in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation8060269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Diabetes is one of the most common chronic metabolic diseases, and its occurrence rate has increased in recent decades. Sidr (Ziziphus spina-christi L.) is a traditional herbaceous medicinal plant. In addition to its good flavor, sidr has antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, sedative, analgesic, and hypoglycemic activities. Camel milk has a high nutritional and health value, but its salty taste remains the main drawback in relation to its organoleptic properties. The production of flavored or fortified camel milk products to mask the salty taste can be very beneficial. This study aimed to investigate the effects of sidr fruit pulp (SFP) on the functional and nutritional properties of fermented camel milk. SFP was added to camel milk at rates of 5%, 10%, and 15%, followed by the selection of the best-fermented product in terms of functional and nutritional properties (camel milk supplemented with 15% SFP), and an evaluation of its hypoglycemic activity in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Thirty-two male adult albino rats (weighing 150–185 g) were divided into four groups: Group 1, nontreated nondiabetic rats (negative control); Group 2, diabetic rats given STZ (60 mg/kg body weight; positive control); Group 3, diabetic rats fed a basal diet with fermented camel milk (10 g/day); and Group 4, diabetic rats fed a basal diet with fermented camel milk supplemented with 15% SFP (10 g/day). The results revealed that supplementation of camel milk with SFP increased its total solids, protein, ash, fiber, viscosity, phenolic content, and antioxidant activity, which was proportional to the supplementation ratio. Fermented camel milk supplemented with 15% SFP had the highest scores for sensory properties compared to other treatments. Fermented camel milk supplemented with 15% SFP showed significantly decreased (p < 0.05) blood glucose, malondialdehyde, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, cholesterol, triglycerides, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, creatinine, and urea, and a significantly increased (p < 0.05) high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, total protein content, and albumin compared to diabetic rats. The administration of fermented camel milk supplemented with 15% SFP in diabetic rats restored a series of histopathological changes alonsgside an improvement in various enzyme and liver function tests compared to the untreated group, indicating that fermented camel milk supplemented with 15% SFP might play a preventive role in such patients.
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Martellet MC, Majolo F, Ducati RG, de Souza CFV, Goettert MI. Probiotic applications associated with Psyllium fiber as prebiotics geared to a healthy intestinal microbiota: A review. Nutrition 2022; 103-104:111772. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2022.111772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Saleh N, Allam T, Korany RMS, Abdelfattah AM, Omran AM, Abd Eldaim MA, Hassan AM, El-Borai NB. Protective and Therapeutic Efficacy of Hesperidin versus Cisplatin against Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma-Induced Renal Damage in Mice. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15030294. [PMID: 35337092 PMCID: PMC8953897 DOI: 10.3390/ph15030294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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This study evaluates the antitumor efficacy of hesperidin (Hesp) versus cisplatin (Cis) in Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC)-bearing mice, as well as its protective effect against Cis-triggered nephrotoxicity. Seventy female mice were allocated into control, Hesp, EAC, Hesp-protected, Hesp-treated, Cis-treated, and Cis+Hesp-treated groups. The inoculation of mice with EAC cells significantly reduced the mean survival time, while significantly increased the body weight, abdominal circumference, ascitic fluid volume, viable tumor cell count, and serum carcinoembryonic antigen, urea and creatinine levels, besides various hematological changes. Additionally, kidney tissue of EAC-bearing mice showed a significant increase in the malondialdehyde level, significant decreases in the reduced glutathione content and catalase activity, marked pathological alterations, and a strong Ki-67 expression with a weak caspase-3 expression in neoplastic cells infiltrating the renal capsule. Conversely, the administration of Hesp and/or Cis to the EAC-bearing mice induced, to various degrees, antitumor responses and alleviated the cytotoxic effects of EAC. In addition to the potent antitumor effect of the concomitant administration of Hesp and Cis, Hesp minimized the renal adverse side effects of Cis. In conclusion, Hesp may open new avenues for safe and effective cancer therapy and could be valuable for enhancing the antitumor potency and minimizing the renal adverse side effects of chemotherapeutic drugs.
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- Nahed Saleh
- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City 32897, Menoufia, Egypt; (N.S.); (T.A.); (A.M.A.); (A.M.O.)
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City 32897, Menoufia, Egypt; (N.S.); (T.A.); (A.M.A.); (A.M.O.)
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt;
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City 32897, Menoufia, Egypt; (N.S.); (T.A.); (A.M.A.); (A.M.O.)
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City 32897, Menoufia, Egypt; (N.S.); (T.A.); (A.M.A.); (A.M.O.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry of Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Menoufia University, Sheben El-Kom 32511, Egypt
- Correspondence: (M.A.A.E.); or (N.B.E.-B.); Tel./Fax: +20-1-1748-4718 (M.A.A.E.); +20-4-8260-3215 or +20-10-0736-5569 (N.B.E.-B.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Collage of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City 32897, Menoufia, Egypt
- Correspondence: (M.A.A.E.); or (N.B.E.-B.); Tel./Fax: +20-1-1748-4718 (M.A.A.E.); +20-4-8260-3215 or +20-10-0736-5569 (N.B.E.-B.)
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El-Maksoud AAA, Makhlouf AIA, Altemimi AB, El-Ghany IHA, Nassrallah A, Cacciola F, Abedelmaksoud TG. Nano Milk Protein-Mucilage Complexes: Characterization and Anticancer Effect. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26216372. [PMID: 34770781 PMCID: PMC8588565 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26216372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The anticancer activity of natural compounds has recently attracted multidisciplinary research. In this study, the complexation of milk proteins (MP) with Isabgol husk mucilage (IHM) and Ziziphus spina-christi mucilage (NabM) was investigated. In this context, the physicochemical properties of milk protein mucilage complexes (MPMC) including pH, Carr's index, water solubility, and water absorption indices were measured, and the flow behavior was studied. In addition, the amino acid profile, protein digestibility, and phenolic and flavonoids content of MPMC were explored, and the microstructure of the complexes was visualized using transmission electron microscopy. The antioxidant and anticancer potencies of MPMC against two cancerous cell lines, human liver cancer HEPG-2 and breast cancer MCF-7, in comparison with two normal cell lines, namely, Bj-1 and MCF-12F, were tested using neutral red uptake assay. The results revealed that MPMC had scavenging activity against DPPH, ABTS, and HS radicals. Moreover, MPMC has the potential to prevent DNA damage induced by oxidative stress in Type-Fenton's reaction. The results of the neutral red assay showed significant growth inhibition of both HEPG-2, MCF-7, whereas no significant cytotoxic effect was detected against Bj-1 and MCF-12F. RT-qPCR results indicated MPMC stimulated apoptosis as revealed by the upregulation of the pro-apoptosis gene markers Casepase-3, p53, Bax. Meanwhile, the anti-apoptosis Bcl-2 gene was downregulated. However, no significant difference was observed in normal cell lines treated with MPMC. In conclusion, MPMC can be considered as a promising anticancer entity that can be used in the development of novel cancer therapeutics with comparable activity and minimal side effects compared to conventional cancer chemotherapies.
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- Ahmed Ali Abd El-Maksoud
- Dairy Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt;
- Correspondence: (A.A.A.E.-M.); (F.C.)
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- Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 12411, Egypt;
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- Food Science Department, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Basrah 61004, Iraq;
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt;
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
- Correspondence: (A.A.A.E.-M.); (F.C.)
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