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Behairy A, Hashem MM, Abo-EL-Sooud K, Soliman AM, Mouneir SM, El-Metwally AE, Ismail SH, Hassan BA, Abd-Elhakim YM. Influence of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and/or cadmium chloride oral exposure on testicular morphology, oxidative stress, and apoptosis in rats: Ameliorative role of co-enzyme Q10. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24049. [PMID: 38268588 PMCID: PMC10806338 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Background and objectives Little is known about the implications of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) and cadmium chloride (Cd) co-exposure on the male reproductive system in mammals. As a result, this study researched the effects of oral TiO2NPs and/or Cd exposure on male reproduction and testicular functions. Additionally, a mitigation trial with co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has also been conducted. Methods In a 60-day experiment, seven experimental groups, each containing 10 male Sprague Dawley rats, were orally given distilled water (control), corn oil (vehicle control), CoQ10 (10 mg/kg b.wt), TiO2NPs (50 mg/kg b.wt), Cd (5 mg/kg b.wt), TiO2NPs + Cd, and TiO2NPs + Cd + CoQ10. Then, sperm quality, male sex hormones, oxidative stress indications, Ti and Cd testicular residues, testes and accessory gland architecture, and apoptotic and inflammatory markers in rat testes were assessed. Results TiO2NPs and/or Cd exposure negatively impacted body weight, weight gain, testicular weights, semen quality, serum reproductive hormones, oxidative stress parameters, and Caspase-3 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) immunoreactions. Histopathological changes were recorded in testicular, seminal vesicle, and prostatic tissues. Yet, co-administration of CoQ10 with TiO2NPs and Cd substantially mitigated these adverse consequences. The most notable aspect is that it effectively lowered testicular tissue Ti and Cd levels. It also improved oxidant status, hormonal profile, and sperm picture. CoQ10 minimized the testicular damage implied by histological examination. Furthermore, CoQ10 significantly diminished TiO2NPs and Cd-induced Caspase-3 and TNF-α immunoexpression in testicular tissue. Conclusion As a result, CoQ10 could be utilized as a safe remedy to protect male reproductive physiology from TiO2NPs and Cd damage.
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- Amany Behairy
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Animal Reproduction Research Institute, Giza 3514805, Egypt
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- Faculty of Nanotechnology for Postgraduate Studies, Cairo University, Sheikh Zayed Campus, 6th October City, Giza, 12588, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University, Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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Akin AT, Toluk A, Ozdamar S, Taheri S, Kaymak E, Mehmetbeyoglu E. Effects of adriamycin on cell differentiation and proliferation in rat testis. Biotech Histochem 2023; 98:523-533. [PMID: 37655584 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2023.2248880] [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] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Although adriamycin (ADR) is used to treat many cancers, it can be toxic to healthy organs including the testis. We investigated the effects of ADR on pluripotency in rat testis. Testicular damage was induced by either cumulative or single dose single dose administration of ADR in Wistar albino rats. Rats were divided randomly into three groups: untreated control, cumulative dose ADR group (2 mg/kg ADR every three days for 30 days) and single dose ADR group (15 mg/kg, single dose ADR). Testicular damage was evaluated and seminiferous tubule diameters were measured using light microscopy. Expression levels of Oct4, Sox2, Klf4, c-Myc, Utf1 and Dazl were assessed by immunohistochemistry and real time PCR. Serum testosterone levels were measured using ELISA assay. Histopathologic scores were lower and mean seminiferous tubule diameters were less compared to the ADR groups. Oct4, Sox2, Klf4 and Utf1 expressions were decreased significantly in spermatogenic cells of both cumulative and single dose ADR groups compared to the control group. We found that c-Myc expression in spermatogenic and Leydig cells were increased significantly in both ADR groups compared to the control group. Dazl expression was decreased in the cumulative adriamycin group compared to the control group, but increased in the single dose ADR group compared to both the control and cumulative ADR groups. Serum testosterone levels were decreased in both ADR groups compared to the control group. Our findings suggest that ADR is detrimental to regulation and maintenance of pluripotency in rat testis.
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- Ali Tugrul Akin
- Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Histology-Embryology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Medical Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Histology-Embryology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Yozgat Bozok University, Yozgat, Turkey
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- Betul-Ziya Eren Genome and Stem Cell Center, Medical Faculty, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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Irani S, Zhandi M, Sadeghi M, Yousefi AR, Marzban H, Rafieian-Naeini HR. The effect of dietary supplementation of coenzyme Q10 on reproductive variables of cadmium-challenged male Japanese quails (Coturnix Japonica). Vet Med Sci 2023; 9:837-850. [PMID: 36318374 PMCID: PMC10029911 DOI: 10.1002/vms3.990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In recent decades, efforts to produce more efficient poultry products have increased due to its high demand. Meanwhile, some stressors have a negative impact on poultry efficiency and reproduction. Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal with a high potential for inducing reactive oxygen species. On the other hand, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), with antioxidant properties, exerts a free radical-neutralizing effect on biological systems under stressful conditions. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine the effect of dietary CoQ10 supplementation on reproductive variables of Cd-challenged male quails. METHODS Two hundred and sixteen 42-day-old Japanese quails with a male-to-female ratio of 1:3 were randomly divided into three experimental groups (n = 72) and fed by experimental diets from 9 to 13 weeks of age (woa). Treatments included a negative control (NC): feeding basal diet; positive control (PC): feeding basal diet and Cd administration (1 mg per 100 g body weight at 10 and 11 woa); and CdQ10: dietary supplementation of CoQ10 (900 mg per kg diet) and Cd administration. At 10 and 13 woa, liver and testis, cloacal gland index, sera concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA) and testosterone, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), testicular histology, mRNA abundance of Hsp70 and fatty acid profile of testis, as well as hatchability and fertility, were measured. RESULTS Liver and testis weights, cloacal gland index, serum concentration of testosterone, ALT, MDA, TAC, mRNA abundance of HSP70, hatchability, and fertility were not affected by the treatments. However, Cd administration decreased seminiferous tubule diameter and seminiferous epithelium thickness (SET) in the PC group compared to the NC group (p < 0.05). The proportion of saturated fatty acids (SFA) in testis tissue was increased, and the proportion of PUFA and n-3 to n-6 PUFA ratio was decreased in the PC group compared to the NC group (p < 0.05). In addition, CoQ10 supplementation ameliorated the effect of Cd on decreasing SFA and increasing n-3 to n-6 PUFA ratio proportions. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, Cd exerts several adverse effects on reproductive-associated variables; some, but not all, of them are mitigated by CoQ10 supplementation.
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- Saba Irani
- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Animals, Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Animals, Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Karaj, Iran
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Abo-El-Sooud K, Abd-Elhakim YM, Hashem MMM, El-Metwally AE, Hassan BA, El-Nour HHM. Ameliorative effects of quercetin against hepatic toxicity of oral sub-chronic co-exposure to aluminum oxide nanoparticles and lead-acetate in male rats. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2022; 396:737-747. [PMID: 36472630 PMCID: PMC10042903 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-022-02351-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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AbstractThe present study was designed to evaluate the probable ameliorative role of quercetin (QCN) against oxidative hepatotoxicity induced by aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3NPs) with a diameter < 30 nm and lead acetate (Pb) co-exposure in adult male Sprague–Dawley rats. Rats were weighed and allocated to seven groups (n = 10 each) and were treated orally via orogastric gavage for 60 successive days: rats of the 1st group were kept as control given distilled water (1 ml/kg), rats of the 2nd group received 2 ml/kg BW/day corn oil; rats of the 3rd group were administered 20 mg/kg BW QCN/day; rats of the 4th group received 100 mg/kg BW Al2O3NPs; rats of the 5th group received 50 mg/kg BW Pb; rats of the 6th group co-received Al2O3NPs and Pb at the same previous doses; and rats of the 7th group were co-administered Al2O3NPs, Pb, and QCN at the same previous doses. At the end of the experiment, serum levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total, direct, indirect bilirubin, triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL, VLDL, and LDL were estimated. The hepatic oxidative stress biomarkers as superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), were also evaluated. Finally, the histopathological and histomorphometric evaluations and the residues of Al and Pb in hepatic tissues were assessed. Al2O3NPs and/or Pb exposure significantly elevated lipid peroxidation levels and considerably altered the hepatic biochemical parameters; nevertheless, QCN significantly reduced hepatic enzymes compared to toxicant exposed groups. Additionally, QCN significantly improved Al2O3NPs-afforded liver tissue damage, as established in microscopic findings on the liver in the group treated with Al2O3NPs + Pb. Conclusively, QCN could be a candidate natural agent to safeguard the liver versus the co-harmful impacts of Al2O3NPs and Pb toxicity.
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- Khaled Abo-El-Sooud
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biology of Reproduction Department, Animal Reproduction Research Institute, Giza, Egypt
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Behairy A, Hashem MM, Abo-El-Sooud K, El-Metwally AE, Hassan BA, Abd-Elhakim YM. Quercetin Abates Aluminum Trioxide Nanoparticles and Lead Acetate Induced Altered Sperm Quality, Testicular Oxidative Damage, and Sexual Hormones Disruption in Male Rats. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11112133. [PMID: 36358505 PMCID: PMC9686927 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11112133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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This study examined the effects of exposure to lead acetate (PbAc) and/or aluminum trioxide nanoparticles (Al2O3NPs) on testicular function. Additionally, the probable reproprotective effects of quercetin (QTN) against Al2O3NPs and PbAc co-exposure in male Sprague Dawely rats were assessed. Al2O3NPs (100 mg/kg b.wt.), PbAc (50 mg/kg b.wt.), and QTN (20 mg/kg b.wt.) were orally administered for 60 days. Then, spermiogram, histopathological examinations of the testis and accessory glands, and immunohistochemical detection of androgen receptors (AR) and tumor necrotic factor alpha (TNF-α) were achieved. Moreover, serum levels of male sex hormones and testicular levels of antioxidant indices were estimated. The results showed that Al2O3NPs and/or PbAc caused significant sperm abnormalities, testicular oxidative stress, and histopathological changes. Furthermore, serum testosterone, LH, and FSH levels significantly decreased, while estradiol levels significantly increased. The Al2O3NPs and/or PbAc co-exposed group had more obvious disturbances. Furthermore, QTN co-administration significantly reversed the Al2O3NPs and PbAc-induced testicular histopathological alterations, reduced antioxidant defenses, and altered AR and TNF-α immune expression in testicular tissues. Conclusively, Al2O3NPs and/or PbAc evoked testicular dysfunction by inducing oxidative injury and inflammation. However, QTN oral dosing effectively mitigated the negative effects of Al2O3NPs and PbAc by suppressing oxidative stress and inflammation and improving the antioxidant defense system.
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- Amany Behairy
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Animal Reproduction Research Institute, Giza 3514805, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University, Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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Tekin S, Çelebi F. Investigation of the effect of hesperidin on some reproductive parameters in testicular toxicity induced by Bisphenol A. Andrologia 2022; 54:e14562. [PMID: 35985655 DOI: 10.1111/and.14562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the chemicals that cause dysfunction and infertility in testicles. Therefore, it is crucial to develop effective treatments against this damage. In this study, the effects of Hesperidin (HESP), a flavonoid in testicular toxicity induced by BPA in rats, on oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, histological damage, spermatogenesis, steroidogenic enzymes and reproductive hormones were investigated. Our study used 52 Sprague Dawley male rats weighing 250-300 g, and four experimental groups were formed. From the experimental groups, 1 ml of olive oil was administered to the control group, HESP at a dose of 50 mg/kg to the HESP group, BPA at a dose of 100 mg/kg to the BPA group, HESP at a dose of 50 mg/kg to the BPA + HESP group and 100 mg/kg BPA was administered intragastrically (ig) for 14 days. We determined that BPA administration causes apoptosis, histological damage, inflammation, oxidative stress and toxic effects on spermatogenesis and steroidogenic enzymes in testicles. We observed that the administration of HESP with BPA attenuated oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis resulting in therapeutic effects on both steroidogenic enzymes and spermatogenesis and reproductive hormones (FSH, LH and testosterone). Our findings from this study clearly showed that while HESP treatment alleviates oxidative damage, inflammation and apoptosis in testicles of rats treated with BPA, it has regulatory effects on steroidogenic enzymes, spermatogenesis and serum reproductive hormones.
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- Samet Tekin
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Malek MA, Dasiman R, Khan NAMN, Mohamed-Akhlak S, Mahmud MH. The protective effects of Procyanidin C-1 on bisphenol a-induced testicular dysfunction in aged mice. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2022.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Özay Güleş, Doğan G, Ercins UH, Eren Ü. Effects of Quercetin against Doxorubicin-Induced Testicular Toxicity in Male Rats. BIOL BULL+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s1062359022030086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Zhang H, Yang R, Shi W, Zhou X, Sun S. The association between bisphenol A exposure and oxidative damage in rats/mice: A systematic review and meta-analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 292:118444. [PMID: 34742820 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Numerous studies reported that BPA could cause oxidative damage to different tissues in rats/mice. This study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of BPA exposure on oxidative damage in rats/mice. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases from their inception date until July 18, 2020. 20 eligible articles were included in this study. The results showed that BPA could significantly increase the level of MDA (SMD, 16.88; 95%CI, 12.06-21.71), but there was a significant reduction in the contents of antioxidants, such as GR (-10.46, -13.91 ∼ -7.02), CAT (-8.48, -11.66 ∼ -5.30), GPx (-9.37, -11.95 ∼ -6.80), GST (-7.59, -14.51 ∼ -0.67), GSH (-10.64, -13.96 ~ -7.33), and SOD (-6.48, -8.37 ∼ -4.58) in rats/mice. Our study provided clear evidence that BPA exposure could significantly induce oxidative damage in rats/mice. And we also found that the degree of oxidative damage was related to BPA dose, target tissue, intervention means, and exposure duration of BPA.
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- Huan Zhang
- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China; Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogen and Biosecurity, Beijing Institute of Microbiology and Epidemiology, Beijing, 100071, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China.
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Liu Y, Yao Y, Tao W, Liu F, Yang S, Zhao A, Song D, Li X. Coenzyme Q10 ameliorates BPA-induced apoptosis by regulating autophagy-related lysosomal pathways. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 221:112450. [PMID: 34186417 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely distributed environmental endocrine disruptor. The accumulation of BPA has been proved that produce various toxic effects both on human and animals. However, the strategies to reduce the damage of BPA on the body and related mechanisms remain to be studied. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), as a powerful antioxidant, is ubiquitous in many eukaryotic cells, which can improve the integrity of lysosomal membrane, lysosomal degradation function and promote autophagy. Here, we examined the ability of CoQ10 to alleviate oxidative stress and apoptosis in BPA-induced damages in C2C12 cells, and how to alleviate it. Our results showed that BPA treatment significantly reduced cell viability, increased the number of cell apoptosis and ROS production, decreased mitochondrial membrane potential, and inhibited the gene expression of mitochondria biogenesis. Moreover, we demonstrated that exposure to BPA increased expression levels of autophagy protein (LC3-II, p62), inhibited autophagy flux, and disrupted the acidic pH environment of lysosomes. Importantly, CoQ10 supplementation effectively restored these abnormalities caused by BPA. CoQ10 significantly decreased the apoptotic incidence and ROS levels, improved mitochondrial membrane potential. Moreover, CoQ10 improved lysosome function and enhanced autophagy flux. Taken together, our results indicate that CoQ10 supplementation is a feasible and effective way to promote the level of autophagy by improving lysosomal function, thereby reducing the apoptosis caused by BPA accumulation. This study aims to provide evidence for the role of CoQ10 in repairing BPA-induced cell damage in clinical practice.
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- Yuan Liu
- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health and Internet Technology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- Yikon Genomics Company, Ltd., Suzhou 215000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health and Internet Technology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health and Internet Technology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health and Internet Technology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health and Internet Technology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health and Internet Technology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health and Internet Technology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China.
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Oyovwi MO, Nwangwa EK, Ben-Azu B, Edesiri TP, Emojevwe V, Igweh JC. Taurine and coenzyme Q10 synergistically prevent and reverse chlorpromazine-induced psycho-neuroendocrine changes and cataleptic behavior in rats. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2021; 394:717-734. [PMID: 33146779 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-020-02003-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Over the years, mounting evidences have suggested a strong association between chronic chlorpromazine therapy, a popular first-generation antipsychotic drug, and psycho-neuroendocrine changes. In this study, we aim to examine whether treatment with taurine and coenzyme Q10 (COQ-10), compounds with steroidogenic-gonadotropin hormone-enhancing properties, can attenuate the negative impacts of chlorpromazine on steroidogenic, gonadotropin, thyroid and HPA-axis hormones, dopamine levels, catalepsy behavior and neuronal cells of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in the preventive and reversal treatments in male Wister rats. In the drug treatment alone or preventive protocol, rats received oral administration of saline (10 mL/kg), taurine (150 mg/kg/day), COQ-10 (10 mg/kg/day), or both (taurine + COQ-10/day) alone for 56 consecutive days, or in combination with oral chlorpromazine (30 mg/kg/day) treatment from days 29 to 56. In the reversal protocol, the animals received chlorpromazine or saline for 56 days prior to taurine, COQ-10, or the combination from days 29 to 56. Thereafter, serum prolactin, steroidogenic (testosterone, estrogen, progesterone), gonadotropin (luteinizing hormone, LH, follicle-stimulating hormone, FSH), thyroid (thyrotropin-stimulating hormone, tetraiodothyronine, triiodothyronine) hormones, corticosterone, brain dopamine levels and cataleptic behavior were investigated. The histopathological features of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland were also evaluated. Taurine, COQ-10, or their combination prevented and reversed chlorpromazine-induced hyperprolactinemia, decrease in FSH, LH, testosterone, progesterone and dopamine concentrations, as well as the increase in estrogen levels. Taurine and COQ-10 reduced the changes in thyroid hormones, corticosterone release, histological distortions of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland of chlorpromazine-treated rats. Taurine and COQ-10 attenuated chlorpromazine-induced catalepsy. The study showed that taurine and COQ-10 prevented and reversed chlorpromazine-induced changes in reproductive, thyroid hormones, dopamine level, corticosterone release, neurodegenerations, and cataleptic behavior in rats.
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- Mega O Oyovwi
- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
- Department of Basic Medical Science, Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Baic Medical Sciences, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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Ren X, Zhang X, Chen X, Zhang T, Li G, Zhou X, Su S, Zhang W, Qin C, Wang S. Evaluation of post-adolescence exposure to bisphenol A on reproductive outcomes of male rodent models. Reprod Toxicol 2021; 101:124-136. [PMID: 33757772 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2021.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
Abstract
The effect of post-adolescence bisphenol A (BPA) exposure on the reproductive system is not well-defined. We therefore performed this meta-analysis to elucidate the associations between post-adolescence BPA exposure and reproductive-related outcomes. A search was performed on the PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of science databases to identify relevant literature. The standardized mean differences (SMDs) and the 95 % confidence intervals (CIs) were measured by fixed-effects or random-effects models. Publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and Egger's regression test. A total of 40 studies were included in the final analysis. The results showed that post-adolescence BPA exposure was negatively associated with reproductive-related organ weighty (Testis weight: SMD: -0.61; 95 % Cl: -0.85, -0.36; epididymis weight; SMD: -0.43; 95 % Cl: -0.69, -0.17; seminal vesicles weight; SMD: -0.77; 95 % Cl: -1.05, -0.49) and sperm parameters (Sperm motility: SMD: -1.44; 95 % Cl: -1.95, -0.93; epididymal sperm concentration: SMD: -2.26; 95 % Cl: -2.79, -1.72; and abnormal sperm morphology: SMD: 2.41; 95 % Cl: 1.41, 2.86). Moreover, BPA exposure decreased the level of testosterone (T) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), but increased the ratio of serum estradiol (E2) to T. This systematic review demonstrates that post-adolescence exposure to BPA may adversely affect reproductive functions in male rodents.
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- Xiaohan Ren
- Department of Urology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210000, China.
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- Department of Urology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210000, China; State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, 101 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, China.
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Oyovwi MO, Nwangwa EK, Ben-Azu B, Rotue RA, Edesiri TP, Emojevwe V, Igweh JC, Uruaka CI. Prevention and reversal of chlorpromazine induced testicular dysfunction in rats by synergistic testicle-active flavonoids, taurine and coenzyme-10. Reprod Toxicol 2021; 101:50-62. [PMID: 33548410 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2021.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Evidences have shown that alterations in testicular dehydrogenase and ionic-ATPase activities have important implications in spermatogenesis and sperm capacitation, a penultimate biochemical change required for fertilization. Previous studies have revealed that taurine and coenzyme-Q10 (COQ-10), which are synergistic testicle-active bioflavonoids, with proven gonadotropin-enhancing properties reduce testicular damage in rats. Hence, this study investigated the effects of taurine and COQ-10 or their combination alone, and in the preventive and reversal of chlorpromazine-induced inhibition of testicular dehydrogenase enzymes, electrogenic pumps, sperm capacitation and acrosomal-reaction in male Wister rats. In the drug-treatment alone or preventive-protocol, rats received oral treatment of saline (10 mL/kg), taurine (150 mg/kg/day), COQ-10 (10 mg/kg/day) or both alone repeatedly for 56 days, or in combination with chlorpromazine (30 mg/kg/p.o./day) from days 29-56. In the reversal-protocol, the animals received chlorpromazine for 56 days prior to saline, taurine, COQ-10 or the combination from days 29-56. Thereafter, spermatogenesis (sperm count, viability, motility and morphology), testicular dehydrogenase [3beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3ß-HSD), 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17ß-HSD), glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH), lactate dehydrogenase-X (LDH-X)], ATPase (Na+/K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, H+) activities, sperm capacitation and acrosomal reaction were evaluated. Taurine and COQ-10 or their combination increased spermatogenesis, testicular 3ß-HSD, 17ß-HSD, G6PDH and LDH-X enzymes of naïve and chlorpromazine-treated rats. Both taurine and COQ-10 increased Na+/K+, Ca2+, Mg2+ and H+-ATPase activities. Also, taurine and COQ-10 or their combination prevented and reversed chlorpromazine-induced inhibition of sperm capacitation and acrosomal-reaction. The study showed that taurine and COQ-10 prevent and reverse chlorpromazine-induced inhibition of spermatogenesis, epididymal sperm capacitation and acrosomal reaction in rats through increased testicular dehydrogenases and electrogenic pump activities.
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- Mega O Oyovwi
- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria; Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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Thyroid-Modulating Activities of Olive and Its Polyphenols: A Systematic Review. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13020529. [PMID: 33561976 PMCID: PMC7915253 DOI: 10.3390/nu13020529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Olive oil, which is commonly used in the Mediterranean diet, is known for its health benefits related to the reduction of the risks of cancer, coronary heart disease, hypertension, and neurodegenerative disease. These unique properties are attributed to the phytochemicals with potent antioxidant activities in olive oil. Olive leaf also harbours similar bioactive compounds. Several studies have reported the effects of olive phenolics, olive oil, and leaf extract in the modulation of thyroid activities. A systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify relevant studies on the effects of olive derivatives on thyroid function. A comprehensive search was conducted in October 2020 using the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Cellular, animal, and human studies reporting the effects of olive derivatives, including olive phenolics, olive oil, and leaf extracts on thyroid function were considered. The literature search found 445 articles on this topic, but only nine articles were included based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. All included articles were animal studies involving the administration of olive oil, olive leaf extract, or olive pomace residues orally. These olive derivatives were consistently demonstrated to have thyroid-stimulating activities in euthyroid or hypothyroid animals, but their mechanisms of action are unknown. Despite the positive results, validation of the beneficial health effects of olive derivatives in the human population is lacking. In conclusion, olive derivatives, especially olive oil and leaf extract, could stimulate thyroid function. Olive pomace residue is not suitable for pharmaceutical or health supplementation purposes. Therapeutic applications of olive oil and leaf extract, especially in individuals with hypothyroidism, require further validation through human studies.
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Delkhosh A, Shoorei H, Niazi V, Delashoub M, Gharamaleki MN, Ahani-Nahayati M, Dehaghi YK, Raza S, Taheri MH, Mohaqiq M, Abbasgholizadeh F. Coenzyme Q10 ameliorates inflammation, oxidative stress, and testicular histopathology in rats exposed to heat stress. Hum Exp Toxicol 2020; 40:3-15. [PMID: 32700556 DOI: 10.1177/0960327120940366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Our work was aimed at investigating the impact and regulatory mechanism of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) on exogenous scrotal heat stress (HS)-induced testicular injuries in rats. METHODS The rats (n = 32) were assigned into four groups: control, HS control, HS+CoQ10, and CoQ10. To induce HS, rats' testicles were immersed in a water bath at 43°C for 20 min, every other day for 8 weeks. Moreover, treatment with CoQ10 (10 mg/kg) immediately started before inducing HS and continued for 8 weeks. KEY FINDINGS HS decreased the activity of the testicular antioxidant system, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase, while the amount of lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde) was increased. The index of apoptosis and mRNA expression of caspase 3 and Bax were increased, while the mRNA expression levels of Bcl-2, 3β-HSD, and 17β-HSD3 decreased after HS. Exposure to HS decreased the serum testosterone level but increased the activation of pro-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin 1 beta and tumor necrosis factor-alpha). Deleterious effects of HS on the mentioned parameters were reduced when the rats were treated with CoQ10. CONCLUSIONS CoQ10 could suppress the degenerative effects following testicular hyperthermia via its antiapoptotic, anti-inflammation, antioxidative, and androgen synthesis effects.
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- A Delkhosh
- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, West Azerbaijan Province, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, 125609Birjand University of Medical Sciences, South Khorasan Province, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, 556492Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Veterinary Basic Sciences, 201583Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch, Tabriz, Iran.,Biotechnology Research Center, 201583Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 201583Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, 556492Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, 37554Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Gilan Province, Rasht, Iran
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, 12469Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang, China
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, 125609Birjand University of Medical Sciences, South Khorasan Province, Birjand, Iran
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- 199675Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, 48432Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, East Azerbaijan Province, Tabriz, Iran
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Sahu C, Charaya A, Singla S, Dwivedi DK, Jena G. Zinc deficient diet increases the toxicity of bisphenol A in rat testis. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2020; 34:e22549. [PMID: 32609952 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Revised: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Zinc (Zn) plays an important role in maintaining the process of spermatogenesis and reproductive health. Bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine disrupting chemical is known to be a reproductive toxicant in different animal models. The present study was designed to study the effect of two of the utmost determinative factors (Zn deficient condition and influence of toxicant BPA) on germ cell growth and overall male reproductive health in the testis, epididymis, and sperm using (a) biochemical, (b) antioxidant, (c) cellular damage, (d) apoptosis, and (e) protein expression measurements. Rats were divided into Control (normal feed and water), BPA (100 mg/kg/d), zinc deficient diet (ZDD; fed with ZDD), and BPA + ZDD for 8 weeks. Body and organ weights, sperm motility and counts, and sperm head morphology were evaluated. The histology of testes, epididymides, and prostate was investigated. Testicular deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage was evaluated by Halo and Comet assay, apoptosis of sperm and testes were quantified by TUNEL assay. Serum protein electrophoretic patterns and testicular protein expressions such as Nrf-2, catalase, PCNA, and Keap1 were analyzed by Western blot analysis. The results showed that BPA significantly increased the testicular, epididymal, and prostrate toxicity in dietary Zn deficient condition due to testicular hypozincemia, hypogonadism, increased cellular and DNA damage, apoptosis, as well as perturbations in protein expression.
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- Chittaranjan Sahu
- Facility for Risk Assessment and Intervention Studies, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab, India
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- Facility for Risk Assessment and Intervention Studies, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab, India
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- Facility for Risk Assessment and Intervention Studies, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab, India
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- Facility for Risk Assessment and Intervention Studies, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab, India
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- Facility for Risk Assessment and Intervention Studies, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab, India
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