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Raghunandhakumar S, Ezhilarasan D, Shree Harini K. Thymoquinone protects thioacetamide-induced chronic liver injury by inhibiting TGF-β1/Smad3 axis in rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2024; 38:e23694. [PMID: 38504479 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Chronic liver injury due to various etiological factors results in excess secretion and accumulation of extracellular matrix proteins, leading to scarring of liver tissue and ultimately to hepatic fibrosis. If left untreated, fibrosis might progress to cirrhosis and even hepatocellular carcinoma. Thymoquinone (TQ), an active compound of Nigella sativa, has been reported to exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. Therefore, the effect of TQ against thioacetamide (TAA)-induced liver fibrosis was assessed in rats. Fibrosis was induced with intraperitoneal administration of TAA (250 mg/kg b.w.) twice a week for 5 weeks. TQ (20 mg/kg b.w.) and silymarin (50 mg/kg b.w.) were orally administered daily for 5 weeks separately in TAA administered groups. Liver dysfunction was reported by elevated liver enzymes, increased oxidative stress, inflammation and fibrosis upon TAA administration. Our study demonstrated that TQ inhibited the elevation of liver marker enzymes in serum. TQ administration significantly increased antioxidant markers, such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione, glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase in the liver tissue of rats. Further, TQ significantly attenuated liver fibrosis, as illustrated by the downregulation of TAA-induced interleukin-β, tumour necrosis factor-α, inducible nitric oxide synthase and fibrosis markers like transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), α-smooth muscle actin, collagen-1, Smad3 and 7. Therefore, these findings suggest that TQ has a promising hepatoprotective property, as indicated by its potential to effectively suppress TAA-induced liver fibrosis in rats by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammation via TGF-β/Smad signaling.
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- Subramanian Raghunandhakumar
- Department of Pharmacology, Hepatology & Molecular Medicine Lab, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hepatology & Molecular Medicine Lab, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hepatology & Molecular Medicine Lab, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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Radwan AM, Fatoh SA, Massoud A, Tousson E. Effectiveness of curcumin nanoparticles in rat liver fibrosis caused by thioacetamide. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2024; 39:388-397. [PMID: 37782692 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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Although curcumin possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cytoprotective qualities, its low absorption limits its medicinal uses. Before examining how curcumin influenced rats' liver fibrosis when thioacetamide (TAA) was produced, the current study employed nanoparticles (NPs) to improve curcumin bioavailability. Sixty mature rats were separated into six groups (Group 1, control; Group 2, curcumin; Group 3, curcumin nanoparticles; Group 4, TAA; Group 5, TAA + curcumin; Group 6, TAA + curcumin NPs). TAA administration caused considerable increases in serum liver enzymes associated with a remarkable depletion in the levels of albumin and total protein relative to the control. In addition, a significant elevation in malonaldehyde (MDA) level with a significant depletion in the antioxidant enzymes activity was detected. Also, TAA had a significant effect on the inflammation markers represented by the elevation in tumor necrosis factor (TNFα) and DNA damage. Administration of curcumin or curcumin NPs in TAA-intoxicated rats significantly (p < .001, p < .0001) alleviates liver injury by correcting antioxidant status, inflammatory markers, and oxidative stress. The results of comparing TAA-intoxicated rats treated with curcumin NPs to TAA-intoxicated rats treated with bulk curcumin revealed that the ameliorative effect of nanocurcumin was stronger. These observations concluded that nanoparticle formulation can increase curcumin bioavailability and solubility, enhancing its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory efficiency, resulting in greater potential against thioacetamide-induced hepatotoxicity in rats.
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- Aliaa M Radwan
- Biochemistry Division, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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Ibrahim MY, Alamri ZZ, Juma ASM, Hamood SA, Shareef SH, Abdulla MA, Jayash SN. Hepatoprotective Effects of Biochanin A on Thioacetamide-Induced Liver Cirrhosis in Experimental Rats. Molecules 2023; 28:7608. [PMID: 38005330 PMCID: PMC10674479 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28227608] [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: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The protective effect of biochanin A (BCA) on the histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and biochemistry of thioacetamide (TAA)-induced liver cirrhosis in vivo was investigated. There was a significant reduction in liver weight and hepatocyte propagation, with much lower cell injury in rat groups treated with BCA (25 mg/kg and 50 mg/kg) following a TAA induction. These groups had significantly lower levels of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA). The liver homogenates showed increased antioxidant enzyme activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), as well as decreased malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. The serum biomarkers associated with liver function, namely alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and gamma glutamyl transaminase (GGT), returned to normal levels, comparable to those observed in both the normal control group and the reference control group. Taken together, the normal microanatomy of hepatocytes, the inhibition of PCNA and α-SMA, improved antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT, and GPx), and condensed MDA with repairs of liver biomarkers validated BCA's hepatoprotective effect.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Science, Cihan University-Erbil, Erbil 44001, Iraq; (A.S.M.J.); (M.A.A.)
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, Al-Essra University College, Baghdad 10011, Iraq;
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- Department of Biology, College of Education, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Erbil 44001, Iraq;
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Science, Cihan University-Erbil, Erbil 44001, Iraq; (A.S.M.J.); (M.A.A.)
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- The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian EH25 9RG, UK
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Naderi M, Seyedabadi M, Talebpour Amiri F, Akbari S, Shaki F. Rutin mitigates perfluorooctanoic acid-induced liver injury via modulation of oxidative stress, apoptosis, and inflammation. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2023; 26:1291-1297. [PMID: 37886008 PMCID: PMC10598813 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2023.69747.15187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Objectives Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a persistent organic pollutant (POP), broadly present in the environment. Due to long biological half-life, it is accumulated in the body, especially the liver, causing hepatocellular damage. This study was designed to assess the effects of rutin on PFOA-induced liver damage in rats. Materials and Methods Male Wistar rats were exposed to PFOA (10 mg/kg/day) alone, or in combination with different doses of rutin (25, 50, and 100 mg/kg/day) by oral gavage for 4 weeks. Results PFOA altered the levels of liver enzymes, induced a notable change in the tissue structure of the liver, caused some levels of mitochondrial dysfunction, and increased the expression of pro-apoptotic and pro-inflammatory genes. Co-treatment with rutin mitigated the PFOA-induced elevation of liver enzymes, histopathological defects, oxidative damage, and mitochondrial dysfunction. In addition, rutin declined the stimulatory effects of PFOA on the Bax: Bcl2 ratio and reduced the PFOA-induced gene expression of TNF-α, IL-6, NF-ƙB, and JNK. Conclusion These findings suggest rutin as a protective agent for PFOA-induced liver injury, albeit the protection was partial. Possible mechanisms are inhibition of oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and inflammatory response.
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- Maloos Naderi
- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Molecular, and Cell Biology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Sharma N, Shaikh TB, Eedara A, Kuncha M, Sistla R, Andugulapati SB. Dehydrozingerone ameliorates thioacetamide-induced liver fibrosis via inhibition of hepatic stellate cells activation through modulation of the MAPK pathway. Eur J Pharmacol 2022; 937:175366. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2022.175366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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ElBaset MA, Salem RS, Ayman F, Ayman N, Shaban N, Afifi SM, Esatbeyoglu T, Abdelaziz M, Elalfy ZS. Effect of Empagliflozin on Thioacetamide-Induced Liver Injury in Rats: Role of AMPK/SIRT-1/HIF-1α Pathway in Halting Liver Fibrosis. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:2152. [PMID: 36358524 PMCID: PMC9686640 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11112152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Hepatic fibrosis causes severe morbidity and death. No viable treatment can repair fibrosis and protect the liver until now. We intended to discover the empagliflozin's (EMPA) hepatoprotective efficacy in thioacetamide (TAA)-induced hepatotoxicity by targeting AMPK/SIRT-1 activity and reducing HIF-1α. Rats were treated orally with EMPA (3 or 6 mg/kg) with TAA (100 mg/kg, IP) thrice weekly for 6 weeks. EMPA in both doses retracted the serum GGT, ALT, AST, ammonia, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and increased serum albumin. At the same time, EMPA (3 or 6 mg/kg) replenished the hepatic content of GSH, ATP, AMP, AMPK, or SIRT-1 and mitigated the hepatic content of MDA, TNF-α, IL-6, NF-κB, or HIF-1α in a dose-dependent manner. Likewise, hepatic photomicrograph stained with hematoxylin and eosin or Masson trichrome stain of EMPA (3 or 6 mg/kg) revealed marked regression of the hepatotoxic effect of TAA with minimal injury. Similarly, in rats given EMPA (3 or 6 mg/kg), the immunohistochemically of hepatic photomicrograph revealed minimal stain of either α-SMA or caspase-3 compared to the TAA group. Therefore, we concluded that EMPA possessed an antifibrotic effect by targeting AMPK/SIRT-1 activity and inhibiting HIF-1α. The present study provided new insight into a novel treatment of liver fibrosis.
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- Marwan A. ElBaset
- Pharmacology Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El-Bohouth St., Dokki, Cairo P.O. Box 12622, Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Science and Arts, Cairo 12451, Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Science and Arts, Cairo 12451, Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Science and Arts, Cairo 12451, Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Science and Arts, Cairo 12451, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sadat City, Sadat City 32897, Egypt
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- Department of Food Development and Food Quality, Institute of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover, Am Kleinen Felde 30, 30167 Hannover, Germany
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Science and Arts, Cairo 12451, Egypt
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- Pathology Department Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El-Bohouth St., Dokki, Cairo P.O. Box 12622, Egypt
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Rahmani S, Naraki K, Roohbakhsh A, Hayes AW, Karimi G. The protective effects of rutin on the liver, kidneys, and heart by counteracting organ toxicity caused by synthetic and natural compounds. Food Sci Nutr 2022; 11:39-56. [PMID: 36655104 PMCID: PMC9834893 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Rutin is a flavonoid present in many plant species. Because of its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic properties, rutin is of interest for its potential protective effects against toxic agents. The hepatoprotective, renoprotective, and cardioprotective effects of rutin are reviewed. The antioxidant effects of rutin are elicited by enhancing antioxidant enzymes such as GST, GGT, CAT, GPx, SOD, and GR, activating the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway, elevating GSH content, and the reduction in MDA. The anti-inflammatory effects of rutin are mediated by the inhibition of IL-1β, IL-6, TGF-β1, COX-2, iNOS, TLR4, and XO. Rutin exerted its antiapoptotic effects by inhibition of free radicals, caspase-3/-7/-9, hsp70, HMGB1, and p53, and the elevation of the antiapoptotic protein Bcl-2. Rutin has potential therapeutic effectiveness against several toxicants, and its beneficial effects are more than likely mediated by its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and/or antiapoptotic property.
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- Sohrab Rahmani
- Student Research CommitteeMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran,Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of PharmacyMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Student Research CommitteeMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran,Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of PharmacyMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Institute of Pharmaceutical TechnologyMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Center for Environmental Occupational Risk Analysis and Management, College of Public HealthUniversity of South FloridaTampaFloridaUSA,Institute for Integrative ToxicologyMichigan State UniversityEast LansingMichiganUSA
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of PharmacyMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran,Pharmaceutical Research Center, Institute of Pharmaceutical TechnologyMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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Evaluation of the Effect of Wheat Germ Oil and Olmutinib on the Thioacetamide-Induced Liver and Kidney Toxicity in Mice. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12060900. [PMID: 35743930 PMCID: PMC9228264 DOI: 10.3390/life12060900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Thioacetamide (TAA) intoxication produces a reproducible standard animal model of induced liver and kidney injuries where free radicals are produced by phase I oxidation reactions, which eventually leads to liver and kidney failure. Wheat germ oil (WGO) is a unique food supplement with concentrated nutrient efficiency and has remarkable antioxidant functions. Olmutinib, on the other hand, is a chemotherapy drug considered safe for kidneys and the liver. Therefore, in this study, WGO and olmutinib were investigated for their effect on TAA-induced liver and kidney damage. Inflammatory markers; interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β); IL-6; and the levels of enzymatic markers ALT (Alanine aminotransferase), AST (Aspartate aminotransferase), LDH (Lactate dehydrogenase), and CK (creatinine kinase) in serum for liver and kidney were analyzed and evaluated along with histopathological changes in the tissue. Thirty male mice 4–6 weeks of age were grouped into five groups of six animals: the control group (saline) and the other groups (Groups II to V), which were given thioacetamide for two weeks. In addition, Group II continued with TAA; Group III was given olmutinib (30 mg/kg), Group IV was given the wheat germ oil (WGO) (1400 mg/kg), and Group V was given (olmutinib (30 mg/kg) + WGO (1400 mg/kg)) for five days. The results suggested that olmutinib treatment potentiated TAA-induced liver and kidney injury. At the same time, WGO efficiently alleviated TAA and TAA–olmutinib toxicity in Groups IV and V. The histological studies also showed reduced damage with WGO in the animal model. Hence, it was concluded that WGO could significantly reduce liver and kidney damage caused by TAA and olmutinib in mice.
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Zhang YY, Li SQ, Song Y, Wang P, Song XG, Zhu WF, Wang DM. Silencing the ADAM9 Gene through CRISPR/Cas9 Protects Mice from Alcohol-Induced Acute Liver Injury. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:5110161. [PMID: 35707386 PMCID: PMC9192226 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5110161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Alcoholic liver injury is a major global public health concern at present. The ADAM9 gene plays a crucial role in the occurrence and development of various liver diseases, but its role in acute alcoholic liver injury remains ambiguous. In this study, a chimeric single-guide RNA targeting the genomic regions of mouse ADAM9 was designed using the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein 9 (Cas9) technology. Next, the role of ADAM9 in acute alcoholic liver injury in vitro in cultured mouse cells and in vivo in a hydrodynamic injection-based alcoholic liver injury mouse model was documented. The findings of this study suggest that ADAM9 induces by regulating cell proliferation, apoptosis, and stress metabolism in mice. Thus, inhibiting the expression of ADAM9 gene using CRISPR/Cas9 can attenuate alcohol-induced acute liver injury in mice.
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- Yong-Yong Zhang
- The Molecular Medicine Key Laboratory of Liver Injury and Repair, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
- Orthopedic Institute of Henan Province, Luoyang, 471003 Henan, China
- Henan Center for Engineering and Technology Research on Prevention and Treatment of Liver Diseases, Luoyang 471003, China
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- The Molecular Medicine Key Laboratory of Liver Injury and Repair, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
- Henan Center for Engineering and Technology Research on Prevention and Treatment of Liver Diseases, Luoyang 471003, China
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- The Molecular Medicine Key Laboratory of Liver Injury and Repair, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
- Henan Center for Engineering and Technology Research on Prevention and Treatment of Liver Diseases, Luoyang 471003, China
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- The Molecular Medicine Key Laboratory of Liver Injury and Repair, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
- Henan Center for Engineering and Technology Research on Prevention and Treatment of Liver Diseases, Luoyang 471003, China
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- The Molecular Medicine Key Laboratory of Liver Injury and Repair, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
- Henan Center for Engineering and Technology Research on Prevention and Treatment of Liver Diseases, Luoyang 471003, China
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- The Molecular Medicine Key Laboratory of Liver Injury and Repair, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
- Henan Center for Engineering and Technology Research on Prevention and Treatment of Liver Diseases, Luoyang 471003, China
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- The Molecular Medicine Key Laboratory of Liver Injury and Repair, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
- Henan Center for Engineering and Technology Research on Prevention and Treatment of Liver Diseases, Luoyang 471003, China
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Freitas PAD, Oliveira KAD, Magalhães LA, Neves RDJD, Maia CSC, Silveira LR, Lima TTD, Vasconcelos RP, Brito LC, Torres-Leal FL, Oliveira ACD. Improvement of 2,2'-Azobis(2-Methylpropionamidine) Dihydrochloride-Induced Hepatic Redox Imbalance in Swiss Mice and HepG2 Cells by Rutin. J Med Food 2022; 25:630-635. [PMID: 35612492 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2021.0075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Redox imbalance can lead to irreversible damages to biological functions. In this context, rutin stands out for its antioxidant potential. The objective of this study was to evaluate the acute and chronic effect of rutin on the hepatic redox imbalance. The study was performed according to three different protocols. First, healthy male Swiss mice were divided into two groups: control and rutin, the second of which received chronic oral supplementation of rutin (10 mg/kg). The second involved evaluation of the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by HepG2 cells, incubated or not with rutin (20 and 40 μg/mL) for 3 h. The final protocol involved assessment of the acute effect of rutin (10 mg/kg) in mice with oxidative stress induced by 2,2'-azobis(2-methylpropionamidine) dihydrochloride (ABAP). After the in vivo treatments, the livers were collected to analyze the oxidative damage by thiol, and the antioxidant defense by catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase. In the HepG2 cells, the following probes were employed to assess the ROS production: dichlorofluorescein, MitoSOX, dihydroethidium, and Amplex Red. Rutin administered chronically improved the antioxidant defense in healthy animals, and when administered acutely both inhibited the increased production of ROS in HepG2 cells and improved the redox imbalance parameters in mice with induced oxidative stress. This study suggests rutin as a protective agent for restoration of hepatic redox homeostasis in redox injury induced by ABAP in Swiss mice and HelpG2 cells.
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- Academic Master Course in Nutrition and Health, Ceará State University (UECE), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Academic Master Course in Nutrition and Health, Ceará State University (UECE), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Endocrine Pancreas and Metabolism Laboratory, Campinas State University (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Endocrine Pancreas and Metabolism Laboratory, Campinas State University (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Ceará State University (UECE), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, Institute of Physical Education and Sports, Ceará Federal University (UFC), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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Cheng L, Li Y, Yao Y, Jin X, Ying H, Xu B, Xu J. Toxic Effects of Thioacetamide-Induced Femoral Damage in New Zealand White Rabbits by Activating the p38/ERK Signaling Pathway. Physiol Res 2022; 71:285-295. [DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.934803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Thioacetamide (TAA) is widely used in the production of drugs, pesticides and dyeing auxiliaries. Moreover, it is a chemical that can cause liver damage and cancer. TAA has recently been identified to cause bone damage in animal models. However, the type of bone damage that TAA causes and its potential pathogenic mechanisms remain unclear. The toxic effects of TAA on the femurs of New Zealand white rabbits and the underlying toxicity mechanism were investigated in this study. Serum samples, the heart, liver, kidney and femurs were collected from rabbits after intraperitoneal injection of TAA for 5 months (100 and 200 mg/kg). The New Zealand white rabbits treated with TAA showed significant weight loss and femoral shortening. The activities of total bilirubin, total bile acid and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase in the serum were increased following treatment with TAA. In addition, the cortical bone became thinner, and the trabecular thickness decreased significantly in TAA-treated rabbits, which was accompanied by significantly decreased mineral density of the cortical and trabecular bone. Moreover, there was a significant decrease in modulus of elasticity and maximum load on bone stress in TAA-treated rabbits. The western blotting results showed that the expression of phosphorylated (p)-p38 and p-ERK in femur tissues of rabbits were increased after TAA administration. Collectively, these results suggested that TAA may lead to femoral damage in rabbits by activating the p38/ERK signaling pathway.
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- School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, P.R. China, e-mail:
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Baharoon B, Shaik A, El-Hamidy SM, Eid El-Araby R, Batawi AH, Abdel Salam M. Influence of halloysite nanotubes on the efficiency of Asparaginase against mice Ehrlich solid carcinoma. Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:3626-3634. [PMID: 35844382 PMCID: PMC9280262 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.02.058] [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: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Herein, the impact of the halloysite nanotubes to suppress the side effects of Asparaginase (ANase) cellular proliferation was investigated. Methods: A total of 100 adult male mice was employed. These mice were divided into four equal groups; Group 1 (control), Group 2 (ESC group) of a single dose of 0.15 ml Ehrlich cells (2 × 106) intraperitoneal infusion(IP), Group 3 (ESC + ANase group) received six doses equal treatments of Intratumoral (IT) 0.07 ml Aspragnase (7 mg/kg) over two weeks. For two weeks, Group 4 (ESC + ASNase + HNTs) received an IT administration of 0.07 ml Asparaginase stocked on Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) (30 mg/kg) three times per week. A blood specimen was collected, and the liver was removed to be investigated histologically. Results: TEM measurements for the Halloysite nanoclay showed their tubular cylindrical shape with a mean diameter of 50 nm and an average length of 1 μm, whereas The X-ray diffraction pattern of the Halloysite nanoclay showed their characteristic peaks. ESC increases the serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin than control and other groups, even as albumin and total protein were decreasing. After using Halloysite Nanotube, the rates of these variables were enhanced up to 75%. The hepatocytes histological studies showed protection against Ehrlich Solid carcinoma-induced degenerative, necrotic, and inflammatory changes up to 70%. In conclusion, halloysite nanotubes have demonstrated effective removal of Ehrlich solid carcinoma in mice using an ASNase delivery system. It promoted the ASNase to inhibit the adverse effect of ANase's on the liver and remove the tumour cells.
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Wu YC, Wu GX, Chen KW, Shiu LY, Kumar S, Liu GS, Kuo SM. Transplantation of 3D adipose-derived stem cell/hepatocyte spheroids alleviates chronic hepatic damage in a rat model of thioacetamide-induced liver cirrhosis. Sci Rep 2022; 12:1227. [PMID: 35075209 PMCID: PMC8786881 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-05174-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Cirrhosis refers to irreversible liver damage where healthy tissue is replaced by scar tissue, resulting in impaired liver function. There is no cure and current treatments only prevent further liver damage; thus, novel therapeutic options are urgently needed. Here, we report a new approach that enables the formation of self-assembled 3D spheroids of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and murine hepatocytes (AML12) via reconstituted collagen fibers. Compared with the spheroids formed in the commercially available EZSHERE dish, the collagen fiber-based ADSC/hepatocyte spheroids offer a notable benefit in structure formation and paracrine factor secretion. To test the regenerative capability of the collagen fiber-based 3D ADSC/hepatocyte spheroids, a rat model of thioacetamide (TAA)-induced liver cirrhosis was employed. The transplantation of the collagen fiber-based 3D ADSC/hepatocyte spheroids show an improvement in liver function and ameliorates pathological liver cirrhosis in TAA-treated rats. In summary, our data show collagen fiber-based self-assembled 3D ADSC/hepatocyte spheroids to possess the excellent regenerative capacity in response to TAA-induced liver injury, promising an alternative therapeutic strategy for liver cirrhosis.
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- Yu Chiuan Wu
- Hualien Armed Forced General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
- National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
- Ministry of National Defense-Medical Affairs Bureau Medical Planning Division, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
- Cell Therapy Center, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
- Centre for Eye Research Australia, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
- Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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Abdel-Rahman RF, Fayed HM, Asaad GF, Ogaly HA, Hessin AF, Salama AAA, Abd El-Rahman SS, Arbid MS, Mohamed MAE. The involvement of TGF-β1 /FAK/α-SMA pathway in the antifibrotic impact of rice bran oil on thioacetamide-induced liver fibrosis in rats. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0260130. [PMID: 34965258 PMCID: PMC8716044 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0260130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The objective of the current study is to investigate the effect of rice bran oil (RBO) on hepatic fibrosis as a characteristic response to persistent liver injuries. Rats were randomly allocated into five groups: the negative control group, thioacetamide (TAA) group (thioacetamide 100 mg/kg thrice weekly for two successive weeks, ip), RBO 0.2 and 0.4 groups (RBO 0.2mL and 0.4 mL/rat/day, po) and standard group (silymarin 100 mg/kg/day, po) for two weeks after TAA injection. Blood and liver tissue samples were collected for biochemical, molecular, and histological analyses. Liver functions, oxidative stress, inflammation, liver fibrosis markers were assessed. The obtained results showed that RBO reduced TAA-induced liver fibrosis and suppressed the extracellular matrix formation. Compared to the positive control group, RBO dramatically reduced total bilirubin, AST, and ALT blood levels. Furthermore, RBO reduced MDA and increased GSH contents in the liver. Simultaneously RBO downregulated the NF-κβ signaling pathway, which in turn inhibited the expression of some inflammatory mediators, including Cox-2, IL-1β, and TNF-α. RBO attenuated liver fibrosis by suppressing the biological effects of TGF-β1, α-SMA, collagen I, hydroxyproline, CTGF, and focal adhesion kinase (FAK). RBO reduced liver fibrosis by inhibiting hepatic stellate cell activation and modulating the interplay among the TGF-β1 and FAK signal transduction. The greater dosage of 0.4 mL/kg has a more substantial impact. Hence, this investigation presents RBO as a promising antifibrotic agent in the TAA model through inhibition of TGF-β1 /FAK/α-SMA.
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- Rehab F. Abdel-Rahman
- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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Effects of C60 Fullerene on Thioacetamide-Induced Rat Liver Toxicity and Gut Microbiome Changes. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10060911. [PMID: 34199786 PMCID: PMC8226855 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10060911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Thioacetamide (TAA) is widely used to study liver toxicity accompanied by oxidative stress, inflammation, cell necrosis, fibrosis, cholestasis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. As an efficient free radical's scavenger, C60 fullerene is considered a potential liver-protective agent in chemically-induced liver injury. In the present work, we examined the hepatoprotective effects of two C60 doses dissolved in virgin olive oil against TAA-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. We showed that TAA-induced increase in liver oxidative stress, judged by the changes in the activities of SOD, CAT, GPx, GR, GST, the content of GSH and 4-HNE, and expression of HO-1, MnSOD, and CuZnSOD, was more effectively ameliorated with a lower C60 dose. Improvement in liver antioxidative status caused by C60 was accompanied by a decrease in liver HMGB1 expression and an increase in nuclear Nrf2/NF-κB p65 ratio, suggesting a reduction in inflammation, necrosis and fibrosis. These results were in accordance with liver histology analysis, liver comet assay, and changes in serum levels of ALT, AST, and AP. The changes observed in gut microbiome support detrimental effects of TAA and hepatoprotective effects of low C60 dose. Less protective effects of a higher C60 dose could be a consequence of its enhanced aggregation and related pro-oxidant role.
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Mohsen AM, Younis MM, Salama A, Darwish AB. Cubosomes as a Potential Oral Drug Delivery System for Enhancing the Hepatoprotective Effect of Coenzyme Q10. J Pharm Sci 2021; 110:2677-2686. [PMID: 33600809 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2021.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) acts as an antioxidant that protects the cells by preventing lipid peroxidation. Owing to its low solubility, CoQ10 has shown poor delivery properties and poor bioavailability. The aim of this study is to develop CoQ10 loaded cubosomes in order to enhance its oral delivery and hepatoprotective activity. Cubosomes are cubic nanostructured systems resulting from the colloidal dispersion of cubic liquid crystalline structure in water. CoQ10 loaded cubosomes were prepared using poloxamer 407 and glyceryl monooleate at three weight ratios (1:2.5, 1:5 and 1:7.5) and were further characterized. They were investigated for their hepatoprotective effect in thioacetamide (TAA) induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats. The developed CoQ10 cubosomes exhibited moderate to high entrapment efficiency percentages (44.69-75.96%), nanometric dimensions (132.4-223.2 nm), and negatively charged zeta potential values (<-21.3). In-vitro release profiles showed a sustained release of CoQ10 from the developed cubosomes up to 48 h. In-vivo study revealed an improved hepatoprotective effect of CoQ10 cubosomes via reducing liver enzymes, nitric oxide and malondialdehyde as well as elevating phosphoinositide 3-kinase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase, compared to plain drug. These results were in good agreement with histopathological investigations. Consequently, the developed cubosomes showed a potential effect in enhancing the hepatoprotective activity of CoQ10.
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- Amira Mohamed Mohsen
- Pharmaceutical Technology Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Pharmacology Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Technology Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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Brassica juncea L. (Mustard) Extract Silver NanoParticles and Knocking off Oxidative Stress, ProInflammatory Cytokine and Reverse DNA Genotoxicity. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10121650. [PMID: 33317112 PMCID: PMC7763120 DOI: 10.3390/biom10121650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Detoxification is one of the main vital tasks performed by the liver. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether mustard in its normal or nanoparticles could confer a protective/therapeutic effect against TAA-induced acute liver failure in experimental animal models. Mustard ethanolic extract was analyzed by HPLC/MS. To induce liver failure, male rats were injected with 350 mg/kg bw TAA IP, then treated orally with a dose of 100 mg/kg for 15 d of mustard extract and its nanoform before and following induction. The levels of serum liver functions, total cholesterol (TCHo), total glyceride (TG), total bilirubin (TBIL), hepatic malonaldhyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO),glutathione (GSH), sodium oxide dismutase (SOD), as well as tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α,) and interleukin 6 (IL-6), were estimated. DNA genotoxicity and hepatic pathology, and immunohistologic (IHC) changes were assayed. The antioxidant content of Phenolic acids, flavonoids in mustard ethanolic extract substantially decreased the levels of ALT, AST, ALP and rehabilitated the histopathological alterations. In addition, nanoforms of mustard ethanol extract have notably increased the levels of GSH, SOD and significantly reduced the levels of MDA. The expression levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in serum and tissue were markedly downregulated. DNA genotoxicity was significantly reversed. Mustard introduced a protective and medicinal effect against TAA in both its forms.
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Anwer MK, Ahmed MM, Alshetaili A, Almutairy BK, Alalaiwe A, Fatima F, Ansari MN, Iqbal M. Preparation of spray dried amorphous solid dispersion of diosmin in soluplus with improved hepato-renoprotective activity: In vitro anti-oxidant and in-vivo safety studies. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Shurubor YI, Cooper AJL, Krasnikov AB, Isakova EP, Deryabina YI, Beal MF, Krasnikov BF. Changes of Coenzyme A and Acetyl-Coenzyme A Concentrations in Rats after a Single-Dose Intraperitoneal Injection of Hepatotoxic Thioacetamide Are Not Consistent with Rapid Recovery. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E8918. [PMID: 33255464 PMCID: PMC7727790 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21238918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Small biomolecules, such as coenzyme A (CoA) and acetyl coenzyme A (acetyl-CoA), play vital roles in the regulation of cellular energy metabolism. In this paper, we evaluated the delayed effect of the potent hepatotoxin thioacetamide (TAA) on the concentrations of CoA and acetyl-CoA in plasma and in different rat tissues. Administration of TAA negatively affects liver function and leads to the development of hepatic encephalopathy (HE). In our experiments, rats were administered a single intraperitoneal injection of TAA at doses of 200, 400, or 600 mg/kg. Plasma, liver, kidney, and brain samples were collected six days after the TAA administration, a period that has been suggested to allow for restoration of liver function. The concentrations of CoA and acetyl-CoA in the group of rats exposed to different doses of TAA were compared to those observed in healthy rats. The results obtained indicate that even a single administration of TAA to rats is sufficient to alter the physiological balance of CoA and acetyl-CoA in the plasma and tissues of rats for an extended period of time. The initial concentrations of CoA and acetyl-CoA were not restored even after the completion of the liver regeneration process.
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- Yevgeniya I. Shurubor
- Center for Strategic Planning and Management of Medical and Biological Health Risks, Federal Medical-Biological Agency of The Russian Federation, 119121 Moscow, Russia;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA
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- Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119071 Moscow, Russia; (E.P.I.); (Y.I.D.)
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- Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119071 Moscow, Russia; (E.P.I.); (Y.I.D.)
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- Department of Neurology, The Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10021, USA;
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- Center for Strategic Planning and Management of Medical and Biological Health Risks, Federal Medical-Biological Agency of The Russian Federation, 119121 Moscow, Russia;
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA
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Cai Y, Zheng Q, Sun R, Wu J, Li X, Liu R. Recent progress in the study of Artemisiae Scopariae Herba (Yin Chen), a promising medicinal herb for liver diseases. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 130:110513. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 06/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Hassan M, Ibrahim MA, Hafez HM, Mohamed MZ, Zenhom NM, Abd Elghany HM. Role of Nrf2/HO-1 and PI3K/Akt Genes in the Hepatoprotective Effect of Cilostazol. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 14:61-67. [PMID: 30179140 DOI: 10.2174/1574884713666180903163558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2018] [Revised: 08/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cilostazol, a phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor (PDE3I), is a platelet aggregation inhibitor and vasodilator that is useful for treating intermittent claudication. Experimental studies have shown that cilostazol has potent anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant effects effects. OBJECTIVES Although the hepatoprotective effect cilostazol has been studied, the molecular mechanisms of such protection, including: the nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) / hemoxygenase (HO-1) and the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) /serine/threonine kinase (Akt) pathways are not fully explored, which is the aim of this study. METHODS To achieve the aim of this study, 35 rats were grouped into: control groups, liver injury group (model- non treated: injected with thioacetamide (TAA), 150 mg/kg, i.p.), and two cilostazoltreated groups (treated with cilostazol 10 and 50 mg/kg, p.o.). The rats were treated for 8 days and injected with TAA on the 7th day of the experiment and sacrificed 48 hours after TAA injection. RESULTS The model group showed evidence of liver injury as indicated by the elevation of liver enzymes and confirmed by histopathological findings. TAA-induced liver injury was accompanied by down-regulation of the cytoprotective pathways: PI3K/Akt and Nrf2/HO-1 mRNAs. Cilostazol administration ameliorated TAA-induced liver injury, where it caused a significant improvement in the activity of liver enzymes as well as in the histopathological changes. Such an effect was associated with a significant increase in the expression of PI3K/Akt and Nrf2/HO-1 mRNAs as detected by Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). CONCLUSION Cilostazol protected rats against TAA hepatotoxicity through up-regulation of PI3K/Akt and Nrf2/HO-1 gene expression.
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- Marwa Hassan
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, 61511 Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, 61511 Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, 61511 Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, 61511 Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, 61511 Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, 61511 Minia, Egypt
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Hou LS, Cui ZY, Sun P, Piao HQ, Han X, Song J, Wang G, Zheng S, Dong XX, Gao L, Zhu Y, Lian LH, Nan JX, Wu YL. Rutin mitigates hepatic fibrogenesis and inflammation through targeting TLR4 and P2X7 receptor signaling pathway in vitro and in vivo. J Funct Foods 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2019.103700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Resveratrol Reverses Thioacetamide-Induced Renal Assault with respect to Oxidative Stress, Renal Function, DNA Damage, and Cytokine Release in Wistar Rats. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2019; 2019:1702959. [PMID: 31583036 PMCID: PMC6754927 DOI: 10.1155/2019/1702959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Revised: 06/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Background Thioacetamide (TAA), a class 2B-type carcinogen, is a potent toxicant. Toxicities caused by this compound in various tissues due to oxidative stress, increase of proinflammatory markers, and apoptosis have been reported; however, reports on kidney toxicity are negligible. Resveratrol (RSV), on the other hand, has demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in different cases. Resveratrol's protective effects against TAA kidney toxicity were investigated in four rat groups. Methodology Four groups of rats were studied as follows (n = 8): control group, where rats were fed normal diet and water; TAA group, where rats received 0.3% TAA in water for two weeks; RSV group, where rats received 10 mg/kg body weight (bw) of RSV as oral suspension for two weeks; and treated group, where rats orally received 10 mg/kg bw RSV and simultaneously received 0.3% TAA for two weeks. Kidney homogenates from all groups were analyzed for cytokine release (IL-4, TNF-α, and IFN-γ) and oxidative stress (lipid peroxidation, catalase, and 8-OHdG). The serum of rats was analyzed for the quantification of renal function markers (blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, and creatine kinase). Result A significant increase in the renal function markers (BUN, 240%; creatinine, 187%; and creatine kinase, 117%), oxidative stress parameters (lipid peroxidation, 192% increase; catalase, 30.5% decrease), cytokines (IL-4, 120%; TNF-α, 129%; and IFN-γ, 133%), and DNA damage was observed in the TAA-treated group. All changes were significantly reversed in the group treated with RSV and TAA (P < 0.05) in combination, with no significant difference compared to the control group. Conclusion We conclude that resveratrol shows protection against TAA toxicity in rat kidney with respect to DNA damage, oxidative stress, renal function and cytokine release.
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Qinna NA, Ghanim BY. Chemical induction of hepatic apoptosis in rodents. J Appl Toxicol 2018; 39:178-190. [PMID: 30350376 DOI: 10.1002/jat.3740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2018] [Accepted: 09/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The urge of identifying new pharmacological interventions to prevent or attenuate liver injury is of critical importance and needs an expanded experimental toolbox. Hepatocyte injury and cellular death is a prominent feature behind the pathology of liver diseases. Several research activities focused on identifying chemicals and hepatotoxicants that induce cell death by apoptosis, in addition to presenting its corresponding signaling pathway. Although such efforts provided further understanding of the mechanisms of cell death, it has also raised confusion concerning identifying the involvement of several modes of cell death including apoptosis, necrosis and fibrosis. The current review highlights the ability of several chemicals and potential hepatotoxicants to induce liver damage in rodents by means of apoptosis while the probable involvement of other modes of cell death is also exposed. Thus, several chemical substances including hepatotoxins, mycotoxins, hyperglycemia inducers, metallic nanoparticles and immunosuppressant drugs are reviewed to explore the hepatic cytotoxic spectrum they could exert on hepatocytes of rodents. In addition, the current review address the mechanism by which hepatotoxicity is initiated in hepatocytes in different rodents aiding the researcher in choosing the right animal model for a better research outcome.
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- Nidal A Qinna
- University of Petra Pharmaceutical Center (UPPC), Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan
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- University of Petra Pharmaceutical Center (UPPC), Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan
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Liang W, Zhang D, Kang J, Meng X, Yang J, Yang L, Xue N, Gao Q, Han S, Gou X. Protective effects of rutin on liver injury in type 2 diabetic db/db mice. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 107:721-728. [PMID: 30138894 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.08.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2018] [Revised: 08/07/2018] [Accepted: 08/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effect of rutin on the liver of type 2 diabetic mice and explore the correlation mechanism. The db/db mice, selected as the type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) models, have random blood glucose (RBG) and glucose level after 2 h of oral glucose loading of more than 16.7 mmol/L. After administration of 120 mg/kg or 60 mg/kg rutin, to T2DM mice, RBG, oral glucose tolerance, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in serum, and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in vivo and vitro of different groups were detected. The liver pathological changes were observed under light and electron microscopy. Western blotting was used to detect the protein expression of insulin receptor substrate 2 (IRS-2) and phosphorylation of phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K) on p85, Akt on Ser473, glycogen synthase kinase 3β (GSK-3β) on Ser9, real-time quantitative PCR was used to detect IRS-2 mRNA expression. Moreover, dynamically observing the effect of rutin on the generation of AGEs in non-enzymatic protein glycosylated system, Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) method was used to detect the effect of rutin on proliferation activity of HepG2 liver cells. The results showed that RBG and glucose levels of oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) of mice in model group were significantly higher than that of normal group, which were significantly reduced after the rutin treatment. Rutin could reduce the ALT, AST activities and AGEs level in serum and potentiate the expression of IRS-2, P-PI3K (p85), P-Akt (Ser473), P-GSK-3β (Ser9) protein and IRS-2 mRNA in the liver tissue of db/db mice. Moreover, rutin could significantly alleviate the structure disorder of liver, reduce the degeneration and necrosis of liver cells and formation of collagen fibers of db/db mice. The results in vitro also showed that rutin could obviously inhibit the generation of AGEs, and promoted the proliferation activity of high glucose-stimulating HepG2 cells. In general, the protective effect of rutin on the liver of T2DM may be mediated by facilitating signal transduction and activated state of insulin IRS-2/PI3K/Akt/GSK-3β signal pathway, promoting hepatocyte proliferation, reducing blood glucose level and generation of AGEs.
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- Weishi Liang
- Clinical Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China; Basic Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China
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- Clinical Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China; Basic Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China
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- Clinical Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China; Basic Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China
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- Clinical Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China; Basic Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China
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- Clinical Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China; Basic Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China
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- Clinical Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China; Basic Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China
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- Clinical Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China; Basic Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China
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- Clinical Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China; Basic Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China
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- Basic Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China; Department of Pharmacology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China.
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- Basic Medical College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China; Department of Pharmacology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, PR China.
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Afifi NA, Ibrahim MA, Galal MK. Hepatoprotective influence of quercetin and ellagic acid on thioacetamide-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2018; 96:624-629. [DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2017-0651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
Despite all the studies performed to date, therapy choices for liver injuries are very few. Therefore, the search for a new treatment that could safely and effectively block or reverse liver injuries remains a challenge. Quercetin (QR) and ellagic acid (EA) had potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. The current study aimed at evaluating the potential hepatoprotective influence of QR and EA against thioacetamide (TAA)-induced liver toxicity in rats and the underlying mechanism using silymarin as a reference drug. Fifty mature male rats were orally treated daily with EA and QR in separate groups for 45 consecutive days, and then were injected with TAA twice with 24 h intervals in the last 2 days of the experiment. Administration of TAA resulted in marked elevation of liver indices, alteration in oxidative stress parameters, and significant elevation in expression level of fibrosis-related genes (MMP9 and MMP2). Administration of QR and EA significantly attenuated the hepatic toxicity through reduction of liver biomarkers, improving the redox status of the tissue, as well as hampering the expression level of fibrosis-related genes. In this study, QR and EA were proved to attenuate the hepatotoxicity through their antioxidant, metal-chelating capacity, and anti-inflammatory effects.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nehal A. Afifi
- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt, 12211
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- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry of Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry of Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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