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Frkovic M, Turcic A, Gagro A, Srsen S, Frkovic SH, Rogic D, Jelusic M. Erythrocyte Glutathione S-Transferase Activity as a Sensitive Marker of Kidney Function Impairment in Children with IgA Vasculitis. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3795. [PMID: 38612603 PMCID: PMC11011981 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073795] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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IgA vasculitis (IgAV) is the most common childhood vasculitis. The main cause of morbidity and mortality in children with IgAV is nephritis (IgAVN), but the risk of its development, severity, and chronicity remain unclear. Erythrocyte glutathione S-transferase (e-GST) activity has been previously detected as a sensitive marker of kidney function impairment in several diseases. We spectrophotometrically assessed and correlated e-GST activity between 55 IgAV patients without nephritis (IgAVwN), 42 IgAVN patients, and 52 healthy controls. At disease onset, e-GST activity was significantly higher in IgAVN patients (median (interquartile range)) (5.7 U/gHb (4.4-7.5)) than in IgAVwN patients (3.1 U/gHb (2.2-4.2); p < 0.001), and controls (3.1 U/gHb (1.9-4.2); p < 0.001). Therewithal, there were no differences between the IgAVwN patients and controls (p = 0.837). e-GST activity was also significantly higher in the IgAVN patients than in the IgAVwN patients after 3 months (5.0 U/gHb (4.2-6.2) vs. 3.3 U/gHb (2.3-4.1); p < 0.001) and 6 months (4.2 U/gHb (3.2-5.8) vs. 3.3 U/gHb (2.1-4.1); p < 0.001) since the disease onset. Consistent correlations between e-GST activity and serum creatinine, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and proteinuria levels were not detected. In conclusion, increased e-GST activity can serve as a subtle indicator of kidney function impairment in children with IgAV.
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- Marijan Frkovic
- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Laboratory Diagnostics, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, University of Zagreb Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Children’s Hospital Zagreb, Medical Faculty Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Centre Split, School of Medicine, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Laboratory Diagnostics, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, University of Zagreb Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Neri F, Lo Faro ML, Kaisar M, Tam KH, Borak M, Lindeman J, Angelini A, Fedrigo M, Kers J, Hunter J, Ploeg R. Renal biopsies from donors with acute kidney injury show different molecular patterns according to the post-transplant function. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6643. [PMID: 38503767 PMCID: PMC10951245 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56277-x] [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: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
Abstract
The utilization of kidneys from donors with acute kidney injury (AKI) is often limited by unpredictable post-transplantation outcomes. The aim of our study was to identify protein mediators implicated in either recovery or failure of these organs. Forty kidney biopsies from donors with (20) and without AKI (20) were selected and then subdivided according to the post-transplant outcome defined as a threshold of 45 ml/min for the eGFR at 1 year from transplantation. Tissue homogenates were analysed by western blot to assess how the levels of 17 pre-selected proteins varied across the four groups. Samples from AKI kidneys with a poor outcome showed a fourfold increase in the levels of PPARg and twofold reduction of STAT1 compared to the other groups (p < 0.05). On the contrary, antioxidant enzymes including TRX1 and PRX3 were increased in the AKI kidneys with a good outcome (p < 0.05). An opposite trend was observed for the detoxifying enzyme GSTp which was significantly increased in the AKI group with poor versus good outcome (p < 0.05). The importance of lipid metabolism (PPARg) and inflammatory signals (STAT1) in the function recovery of these kidneys hints to the therapeutical targeting of the involved pathways in the setting of organ reconditioning.
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- Flavia Neri
- Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
- General Surgery 3 and Transplantation, Hospital Papa Giovanni XXIII, Square OMS 1, 24127, Bergamo, Italy.
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- Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Oxford Regional Genetics Laboratory, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Pathology of cardiac transplantation and regenerative medicine unit Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Pathology of cardiac transplantation and regenerative medicine unit Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Pathology, Leiden Transplant Center, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Romani A, Marrone G, Celotto R, Campo M, Vita C, Chiaramonte C, Carretta A, Di Daniele N, Noce A. Utility of SIFT-MS to evaluate volatile organic compounds in nephropathic patients' breath. Sci Rep 2022; 12:10413. [PMID: 35729207 PMCID: PMC9428186 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-14152-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Several studies highlighted a correlation between exhaled air volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and some pathological conditions, such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), chronic liver disease, etc. In fact, in literature has been reported that CKD is characterized by an increased concentration of ammonia, trimethylamine (TMA) and isoprene compared to healthy subjects. Currently, there is not a validate and standardized method to detect VOCs. For this purpose, we examined the utility of selected ion flow tube-mass spectrometry (SIFT-MS) to measure VOCs in CKD patients and we evaluated the possible correlation between VOCs and the presence of CKD and its stage. We enrolled 68 CKD patients under conservative therapy and 54 healthy subjects. The analysis of the VOCs of the exhaled air of the enrolled subjects was performed by SIFT-MS. Among all the VOCs analyzed, the most relevant results by ROC curves were observed for TMA, acetone, ammonia and dimethyl sulfide. We found that a breath TMA concentration superior to 26 ppbv characterizes a 6.11 times greater risk of CKD, compared to subjects with lower levels. Moreover, we detected an increased concentration of acetone and ammonia in CKD patients compared to healthy subjects. We highlight the potential utility of SIFT-MS in CKD clinical management. Clinical trial registry: R.S. 15.19 of 6 February 2019.
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- Annalisa Romani
- PHYTOLAB (Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Food Supplement, Technology and Analysis), DiSIA, University of Florence, 50019, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- UOC of Internal Medicine-Center of Hypertension and Nephrology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, via Montpellier 1, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Disease, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- PHYTOLAB (Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Food Supplement, Technology and Analysis), DiSIA, University of Florence, 50019, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- QuMAP-PIN S.c.r.l.-Polo Universitario "Città di Prato" Servizi Didattici e Scientifici per L'Università di Firenze, Piazza Giovanni Ciardi, 25, 59100, Prato, Italy
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- Department of Statistics, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- UOC of Internal Medicine-Center of Hypertension and Nephrology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, via Montpellier 1, 00133, Rome, Italy.
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- UOC of Internal Medicine-Center of Hypertension and Nephrology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, via Montpellier 1, 00133, Rome, Italy.
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Khacha-ananda S, Intayoung U, Wunnapuk K, Kohsuwan K, Srisai P, Sapbamrer R. Urinary Levels of Sirtuin-1, π-Glutathione S-Transferase, and Mitochondrial DNA in Maize Farmer Occupationally Exposed to Herbicide. TOXICS 2022; 10:toxics10050252. [PMID: 35622665 PMCID: PMC9145378 DOI: 10.3390/toxics10050252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Epidemiologic studies have suggested an association between agrochemical exposure and risk of renal injury. Farmers face great risks to developing adverse effects. The most appropriate biomarker related to renal injury needs to be developed to encounter earlier detection. We aim to study the association between early renal biomarker and occupational herbicide exposure in maize farmers, Thailand. Sixty-four farmers were recruited and interviewed concerning demographic data, herbicide usage, and protective behavior. Two spot urines before (pre-work task) and after (post-work task) herbicide spraying were collected. To estimate the intensity of exposure, the cumulative herbicide exposure intensity index (cumulative EII) was also calculated from activities on the farm, type of personal protective equipment (PPE) use, as well as duration and frequency of exposure. Four candidate renal biomarkers including π-GST, sirtuin-1, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) were measured. Most subjects were male and mostly sprayed three herbicides including glyphosate-based herbicides (GBH), paraquat, and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). A type of activity in farm was mixing and spraying herbicide. Our finding demonstrated no statistical significance of all biomarker levels between pre- and post-work task urine. To compare between single and cocktail use of herbicide, there was no statistical difference in all biomarker levels between pre- and post-work task urine. However, the urinary mtDNA seems to be increased in post-work task urine. Moreover, the cumulative EII was strongly associated with change in mtDNA content in both ND-1 and COX-3 gene. The possibility of urinary mtDNA as a valuable biomarker was promising as a noninvasive benchmark for early detection of the risk of developing renal injury from herbicide exposure.
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- Supakit Khacha-ananda
- Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, 110 Inthawarorot Road, Sri Phum, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (U.I.); (K.W.); (K.K.)
- Research Center in Bioresources for Agriculture, Industry and Medicine, Chiang Mai University, 239, Huay Kaew Road, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, 110 Inthawarorot Road, Sri Phum, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (U.I.); (K.W.); (K.K.)
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, 110 Inthawarorot Road, Sri Phum, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (U.I.); (K.W.); (K.K.)
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, 110 Inthawarorot Road, Sri Phum, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (U.I.); (K.W.); (K.K.)
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
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Issac PK, Velayutham M, Guru A, Sudhakaran G, Pachaiappan R, Arockiaraj J. Protective effect of morin by targeting mitochondrial reactive oxygen species induced by hydrogen peroxide demonstrated at a molecular level in MDCK epithelial cells. Mol Biol Rep 2022; 49:4269-4279. [PMID: 35182324 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-07261-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND The development of diabetic nephropathy is aided by the presence of oxidative stress. Morin, a natural flavonoid molecule, has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties. However, little is known about the mechanism of its protective effect in diabetic nephropathy pathogenesis caused by oxidative stress. METHODS Using Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells as a working model, the current study investigates the detailed mechanism of morin's beneficial action. In hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stressed MDCK cells, there was a considerable rise in intracellular ROS and decreased antioxidant enzyme levels. RESULTS Morin has a higher binding affinity for the antioxidant receptor; according to in silico study using molecular docking and ADMET, it is predicted to be an orally active molecule. While morin administration increased SOD and CAT activity in oxidative stress-induced MDCK cells, it also reduced mitochondrial oxidative stress and apoptosis. Furthermore, the present study discovered the molecular mechanism through which morin reduced oxidative stress in MDCK cells by upregulating antioxidant enzyme molecules including GST, GPx, and GCS. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that morin reduces H2O2-induced oxidative stress, reduces DNA oxidative damage, and prevents the depletion of antioxidant genes in MDCK cells.
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- Praveen Kumar Issac
- Institute of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602 105, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603 203, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603 203, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603 203, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603 203, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603 203, India. .,Foundation for Aquaculture Innovations and Technology Transfer (FAITT), Thoraipakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600 097, India.
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Martino FG, Vitillo M, Pieri M, Marrone G, Gangeri F, Ansali F, Dessì M, Bernardini S, Di Daniele N, Noce A. Biomarkers of Glyco-Metabolic Control in Hemodialysis Patients: Glycated Hemoglobin vs. Glycated Albumin. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57070712. [PMID: 34356993 PMCID: PMC8307856 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57070712] [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: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) dosage is considered the gold standard in glycol-metabolic monitoring, but it presents limits, which can underestimate the glycemia trend. In this regard, it was introduced the glycated albumin (GA). The aim of the study is to verify the predictivity of the GA compared to HbA1c in identifying glyco-metabolic alterations in non-diabetic and diabetic hemodialysis (HD) patients. Materials and Methods: For this purpose, we conducted a multicenter study involving one analysis laboratory and six dialysis centers in the Lazio region (Rome, Italy). Both diabetic and non-diabetic HD patients represent the study population, and the protocol included five time points. Results: The analyzed data highlighted the ability of GA to predict changes in glycemic metabolism in HD patients, and GA values are not significantly influenced, like HbA1c, by dialysis therapy itself and by comorbidities of the uremic state, such as normochromic and normocytic anemia. Thus, GA seems to reflect early glyco-metabolic alterations, both in patients with a previous diagnosis of diabetes and in subjects without diabetes mellitus. As part of this study, we analyzed two HD patients (one diabetic and one non-diabetic) in which GA was more predictive of glycol-metabolic alterations compared to HbA1c. Our study confirms the need to compare classical biomarkers used for the monitoring of glyco-metabolic alterations with new ones, likely more reliable and effective in specific subgroups of patients in which the classic biomarkers can be influenced by the preexisting pathological conditions. Conclusions: In conclusion, our evidence highlights that in uremic patients, GA shows a better ability to predict glyco-metabolic alterations allowing both an earlier diagnosis of DM and a prompt modulation of the hypoglycemic therapy, thus improving the clinical management of these patients.
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- Francesca Gabriela Martino
- UOC Clinical Pathology, Hospital San Filippo Neri Laboratory HUB, ASL Roma 1, 00135 Rome, Italy; (F.G.M.); (M.V.)
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- UOC Clinical Pathology, Hospital San Filippo Neri Laboratory HUB, ASL Roma 1, 00135 Rome, Italy; (F.G.M.); (M.V.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Clinical Biochemistry, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.P.); (M.D.); (S.B.)
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- UOC of Internal Medicine—Center of Hypertension and Nephrology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata Via Montpellier, 00133 Rome, Italy; (G.M.); (N.D.D.)
- PhD School of Applied Medical, Surgical Sciences, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- UOC Nephrology and Dialysis, Santo Spirito Hospital, ASL Roma 1, 00193 Rome, Italy;
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- UOC Nephrology and Dialysis, San Paolo Hospital, ASL Roma 4, 00053 Civitavecchia, Italy;
- UDD Nephrology and Dialysis, Padre Pio Hospital, ASL Roma 4, 00062 Bracciano, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Clinical Biochemistry, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.P.); (M.D.); (S.B.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Clinical Biochemistry, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.P.); (M.D.); (S.B.)
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- UOC of Internal Medicine—Center of Hypertension and Nephrology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata Via Montpellier, 00133 Rome, Italy; (G.M.); (N.D.D.)
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- UOC of Internal Medicine—Center of Hypertension and Nephrology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata Via Montpellier, 00133 Rome, Italy; (G.M.); (N.D.D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +39-06-20902188
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Canale MP, Noce A, Di Lauro M, Marrone G, Cantelmo M, Cardillo C, Federici M, Di Daniele N, Tesauro M. Gut Dysbiosis and Western Diet in the Pathogenesis of Essential Arterial Hypertension: A Narrative Review. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13041162. [PMID: 33915885 PMCID: PMC8066853 DOI: 10.3390/nu13041162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of the most dangerous cardiovascular (CV) risk factors including visceral obesity, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, alterations in lipid metabolism and arterial hypertension (AH). In particular, AH plays a key role in the complications associated with metabolic syndrome. High salt intake is a well-known risk factor for AH and CV diseases. Vasoconstriction, impaired vasodilation, extracellular volume expansion, inflammation, and an increased sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity are the mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of AH, induced by Western diet. Gut dysbiosis in AH is associated with reduction of short chain fatty acid-producing bacteria: acetate, butyrate and propionate, which activate different pathways, causing vasoconstriction, impaired vasodilation, salt and water retention and a consequent high blood pressure. Moreover, increased trimethylamine N-oxide and lipopolysaccharides trigger chronic inflammation, which contributes to endothelial dysfunction and target organs damage. Additionally, a high salt-intake diet impacts negatively on gut microbiota composition. A bidirectional neuronal pathway determines the “brain–gut” axis, which, in turn, influences blood pressure levels. Then, we discuss the possible adjuvant novel treatments related to gut microbiota modulation for AH control.
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- Maria Paola Canale
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.P.C.); (M.F.)
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- UOC of Internal Medicine-Center of Hypertension and Nephrology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.D.L.); (G.M.); (N.D.D.)
- Correspondence: (A.N.); (M.T.); Tel.: +39-06-2090-2194 (A.N.); +39-06-2090-2982 (M.T.)
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- UOC of Internal Medicine-Center of Hypertension and Nephrology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.D.L.); (G.M.); (N.D.D.)
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- UOC of Internal Medicine-Center of Hypertension and Nephrology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.D.L.); (G.M.); (N.D.D.)
- PhD School of Applied Medical, Surgical Sciences, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- School of Specialization in Geriatrics, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Policlinico A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Roma, Italy;
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.P.C.); (M.F.)
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- UOC of Internal Medicine-Center of Hypertension and Nephrology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.D.L.); (G.M.); (N.D.D.)
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- UOC of Internal Medicine-Center of Hypertension and Nephrology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.D.L.); (G.M.); (N.D.D.)
- Correspondence: (A.N.); (M.T.); Tel.: +39-06-2090-2194 (A.N.); +39-06-2090-2982 (M.T.)
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Vegan Diet Health Benefits in Metabolic Syndrome. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13030817. [PMID: 33801269 PMCID: PMC7999488 DOI: 10.3390/nu13030817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Plant-based diets (PBDs) are increasingly consumed by the Italian population and around the world. In particular, among PBDs, the vegan diet is a food pattern characterized by the exclusion of all animal-origin foods. What drives people to adopt this model are mainly ethical, health and environmental reasons. A vegan diet, if well-balanced and varied, can help in achieving and maintaining an optimal state of health. However, this nutritional approach, if not well-balanced, can cause deficiencies in proteins, ω-3 fatty acids, iron, vitamin D and calcium, zinc, iodine and, above all, vitamin B12. Oral food supplements especially fortified foods are recommended in these cases to restore the nutritional deficiencies. A vegan diet generally reduces the risk of developing chronic non-communicable degenerative diseases, such as metabolic syndrome (MetS) and, in addition, requires fewer natural resources for food production than an omnivorous diet. The aim of this review is to analyze the possible impact of the vegan diet on MetS onset and its treatment.
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Association of Oxidative Stress on Pregnancy. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2020; 2020:6398520. [PMID: 33014274 PMCID: PMC7512072 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6398520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The pathophysiological mechanism underlying pregnancy complications such as congenital malformations, miscarriage, preeclampsia, or fetal growth restriction is not entirely known. However, the negative impact of the mother's body oxidative imbalance on the fetus and the course of gestation is increasingly discussed. This article is an integrative review of some original studies and review papers on the effects of oxidative stress on the adverse pregnancy outcomes mainly birth defects in fetuses. A systematic search for English language articles published from 2010 until 2020 was made, using MEDLINE data. Additionally, we analyzed the Cochrane and Scopus databases, discussions with experts, and a review of bibliography of articles from scientifically relevant and valuable sources. The main purposes are to assess the contribution of the existing literature of associations of oxidative stress on the etiology of the abovementioned conditions and to identify relevant information and outline existing knowledge. Furthermore, the authors aim to find any gaps in the research, thereby providing grounds for our own research. The key search terms were "oxidative stress in pregnancy," "oxidative stress and congenital malformations," and "oxidative stress and adverse pregnancy outcomes." Studies have confirmed that oxidative stress has a significant impact on pregnancy and is involved in the pathomechanism of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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Akinwumi KA, Jubril AJ, Olaniyan OO, Umar YY. Ethanol extract of Nigella sativa has antioxidant and ameliorative effect against nickel chloride-induced hepato-renal injury in rats. CLINICAL PHYTOSCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1186/s40816-020-00205-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Nickel exposure causes hepato-renal toxicity via oxidative stress. Medicinal plants with antioxidants properties are being explored as treatment options. In this study, the effect of ethanol extract of Nigella sativa (ENS) on nickel chloride (NiCl2)-induced hepato-renal damage was evaluated by monitoring biochemical and oxidative stress markers. Additionally, the antioxidant capacity and phytochemical constituents of ENS were quantified using HPLC and GC-MS.
Result
NiCl2 significantly increased (p < 0.05) aspartate aminotransferase, creatinine, sodium ion, chloride ion and malondialdehyde levels, while antioxidant enzymes were decreased in the organs except for kidney glutathione-S-transferase when compared to the control. However, ENS exerted inhibitory effect against NiCl2 toxicity in both organs by reversing the biomarkers towards control levels. ENS has a high antioxidant capacity and is rich in antioxidants including gallic acid, quercetin, eucalyptol and levomenthol that may have accounted for the improvement of hepato-renal health in co-exposed rats.
Conclusion
Our result suggests that amelioration of nickel chloride-induced hepato-renal pathology by ethanol extract of Nigella sativa was related to its antioxidant properties. Therefore, Nigella sativa could be valuable in the management of nickel-induced toxicity.
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Glutathione Transferase P1-1 an Enzyme Useful in Biomedicine and as Biomarker in Clinical Practice and in Environmental Pollution. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11081741. [PMID: 31357662 PMCID: PMC6723968 DOI: 10.3390/nu11081741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Revised: 07/19/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Glutathione transferase P1-1 (GSTP1-1) is expressed in some human tissues and is abundant in mammalian erythrocytes (here termed e-GST). This enzyme is able to detoxify the cell from endogenous and exogenous toxic compounds by using glutathione (GSH) or by acting as a ligandin. This review collects studies that propose GSTP1-1 as a useful biomarker in different fields of application. The most relevant studies are focused on GSTP1-1 as a biosensor to detect blood toxicity in patients affected by kidney diseases. In fact, this detoxifying enzyme is over-expressed in erythrocytes when unusual amounts of toxins are present in the body. Here we review articles concerning the level of GST in chronic kidney disease patients, in maintenance hemodialysis patients and to assess dialysis adequacy. GST is also over-expressed in autoimmune disease like scleroderma, and in kidney transplant patients and it may be used to check the efficiency of transplanted kidneys. The involvement of GSTP in the oxidative stress and in other human pathologies like cancer, liver and neurodegenerative diseases, and psychiatric disorders is also reported. Promising applications of e-GST discussed in the present review are its use for monitoring human subjects living in polluted areas and mammals for veterinary purpose.
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Ashrafi Jigheh Z, Ghorbani Haghjo A, Argani H, Roshangar L, Rashtchizadeh N, Sanajou D, Nazari Soltan Ahmad S, Rashedi J, Dastmalchi S, Mesgari Abbasi M. Empagliflozin Attenuates Renal and Urinary Markers of Tubular Epithelial Cell Injury in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats. Indian J Clin Biochem 2018; 35:109-114. [PMID: 32071503 DOI: 10.1007/s12291-018-0790-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Empagliflozin, a SGLT-2 inhibitor, improves diabetic nephropathy through its pleiotropic anti-inflammatory effects. The present study aims to evaluate empagliflozin effects on renal and urinary levels of tubular epithelial cell injury markers in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Empagliflozin at 10 mg/kg (p.o.) was administered for 4 weeks, beginning 8 weeks after induction of diabetes. Renal function as well as markers of renal tubular epithelial cell injury were assessed in kidney tissue homogenates and urine. Empagliflozin was able to ameliorate diabetes induced elevations in serum cystatin C levels. It also alleviated renal KIM-1/NGAL levels and urinary albumin, α-GST, and RBP excretions. In addition to decreasing urinary levels of cell cycle arrest indices i.e. TIMP-2 and IGFBP7, empagliflozin mitigated acetylated NF-κB levels in renal tissues of diabetic rats. As a whole, these findings reveal empagliflozin capability in improving diabetic nephropathy via ameliorating indices of renal inflammation, injury, and cell cycle arrest on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.
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- Zahra Ashrafi Jigheh
- 1Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,2Student Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- 3Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Goshgasht Avenue, PO BOX: 14711, Tabriz, 5166614711 Iran
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- 4Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- 5Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- 3Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Goshgasht Avenue, PO BOX: 14711, Tabriz, 5166614711 Iran
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- 1Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- 1Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- 1Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- 3Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Goshgasht Avenue, PO BOX: 14711, Tabriz, 5166614711 Iran
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Hecker M, Wagner AH. Role of protein carbonylation in diabetes. J Inherit Metab Dis 2018; 41:29-38. [PMID: 29110177 DOI: 10.1007/s10545-017-0104-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2017] [Revised: 10/13/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by, among others, elevated blood glucose levels. Hyperglycaemia as well as enhanced levels of glucose-derived reactive metabolites contribute to the development of diabetic complications partly via increased generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS are not only part of signaling pathways themselves but also lead to carbonylation of particular amino acid side chains by direct metal-catalyzed oxidation. In addition, carbonyl groups can be introduced into proteins indirectly by non-oxidative covalent adduction of reactive carbonyl species generated by the oxidation of lipids or carbohydrates. Both direct and indirect carbonylation mechanisms may affect protein conformation, activity, and function. Herein we introduce the different mechanisms of the carbonylation reaction, discuss degradation mechanisms, and the fate of proteins modified this way and how the overall degree of carbonylation affects protein homeostasis and function differently. The role of protein carbonylation in metabolic control systems and cell signaling are also summarized. Finally, current diagnostic and antioxidant therapeutic options in diabetes are discussed.
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- Markus Hecker
- Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 326, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 326, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Perperopoulou F, Pouliou F, Labrou NE. Recent advances in protein engineering and biotechnological applications of glutathione transferases. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2017; 38:511-528. [PMID: 28936894 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2017.1375890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Glutathione transferases (GSTs, EC 2.5.1.18) are a widespread family of enzymes that play a central role in the detoxification, metabolism, and transport or sequestration of endogenous or xenobiotic compounds. During the last two decades, delineation of the important structural and catalytic features of GSTs has laid the groundwork for engineering GSTs, involving both rational and random approaches, aiming to create new variants with new or altered properties. These approaches have expanded the usefulness of native GSTs, not only for understanding the fundamentals of molecular detoxification mechanisms, but also for the development medical, analytical, environmental, and agricultural applications. This review article attempts to summarize successful examples and current developments on GST engineering, highlighting in parallel the recent knowledge gained on their phylogenetic relationships, structural/catalytic features, and biotechnological applications.
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- Fereniki Perperopoulou
- a Department of Biotechnology, Laboratory of Enzyme Technology , School of Food, Biotechnology and Development, Agricultural University of Athens , Athens , Greece
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- a Department of Biotechnology, Laboratory of Enzyme Technology , School of Food, Biotechnology and Development, Agricultural University of Athens , Athens , Greece
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- a Department of Biotechnology, Laboratory of Enzyme Technology , School of Food, Biotechnology and Development, Agricultural University of Athens , Athens , Greece
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Pietryga M, Dydowicz P, Toboła K, Napierała M, Miechowicz I, Gąsiorowska A, Brązert M, Florek E. Selected oxidative stress biomarkers in antenatal diagnosis as 11-14 gestational weeks. Free Radic Biol Med 2017; 108:517-523. [PMID: 28428000 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2017.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2016] [Revised: 04/03/2017] [Accepted: 04/16/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The primary objective in modern obstetrics and prenatal diagnosis is to predict risks of congenital abnormalities. The aim of the research was to assess the correlation between selected oxidative stress biomarkers with the risk of foetal chromosomal aberration evaluated at the first trimester screening. A series of studies show that balanced free radical activity and oxidative homeostasis are essential for proper bodily growth and function. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) may be one of the factors associated with disruption of cell cycle and tissue development, thus leading to developmental abnormalities. That's why it's so important to examine connection between level of oxidative stress and congenital abnormalities. Using ultrasonography examinations between 11-13+6d gestational weeks combined with serum levels of pregnancy associated plasma protein A and human chorionic gonadotropin and spectrophotometric analysis of oxidative stress markers such as glutathione (GSH), S-transferase, S-nitrosothiols (RSNO), trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC), protein and nitrites we tried to find correlation between birth defects and oxidative stress status. In conclusion, our analysis suggests that elevated maternal serum levels of protein, S-transferase and TEAC as well as decreased maternal serum levels of GSH and protein correlated with the risk of chromosomal aberrations and congenital developmental defects in a foetus.
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- Marek Pietryga
- Ultrasound and Prenatal Diagnostic Laboratory, Gynaecology and Obstetrics Hospital K. Marcinkowski Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland; Department of Obstetrics and Female Health, Chair of Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Oncology, K. Marcinkowski Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland.
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- Ultrasound and Prenatal Diagnostic Laboratory, Gynaecology and Obstetrics Hospital K. Marcinkowski Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland; Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Chair of Medical Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, K. Marcinkowski Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland.
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- Ultrasound and Prenatal Diagnostic Laboratory, Gynaecology and Obstetrics Hospital K. Marcinkowski Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland; Department of Obstetrics and Female Health, Chair of Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Oncology, K. Marcinkowski Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland.
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- Laboratory of Environmental Research, Department of Toxicology, K. Marcinkowski Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland.
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- Department of Computer Science and Statistics, K. Marcinkowski Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland.
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- Gynaecology and Obstetrics Ward, Podhalański Specialist Hospital in Nowy Targ, Poland.
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Chair of Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Oncology, K. Marcinkowski Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland.
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- Laboratory of Environmental Research, Department of Toxicology, K. Marcinkowski Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland.
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Sharma M, Gupta S, Singh K, Mehndiratta M, Gautam A, Kalra OP, Shukla R, Gambhir JK. Association of glutathione-S-transferase with patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus with and without nephropathy. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2016; 10:194-197. [PMID: 27377684 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2016.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2016] [Accepted: 06/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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STATEMENTS OF THE PROBLEM Hyperglycemia induced oxidative stress is implicated as a contributor to the onset and progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its complications like diabetic nephropathy (DN). Glutathione-S-transferase (GST) is primarily involved in the neutralization of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by enzymatic conjugation with the scavenger peptide glutathione (GSH). Therefore, present study was aimed to evaluate the role of GST along with oxidative stress markers and their correlation in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus with and without nephropathy. METHODS This study comprised of 300 participants divided into three groups of 100 each: healthy controls (HC), T2DM without complications and DN. Plasma GST, malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced GSH levels and ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP) were estimated spectrophotometrically. RESULTS Highest GST levels was observed in T2DM which was significantly higher (p<0.05) as compared to DN and HC. However, GSH and FRAP levels were found to be significantly lowest whereas MDA levels were significantly highest in DN as compared to T2DM and HC. GST showed a significant negative correlation with GSH, FRAP and positive correlation with MDA in both patients groups. CONCLUSIONS Highest activity of GST in T2DM might be as a compensatory mechanism in response to oxidative stress. GST is found to have significant negative association with decreased GSH. Altered redox milieu in DN collectively conspire to increase the risk of renal damage in T2DM.
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- Mohini Sharma
- Department of Biochemistry, University college of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, University college of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, University college of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, University college of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Medicine, University college of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Medicine, University college of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, University college of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, University college of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi 110095, India.
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