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Senturk A, Dalkiran B, Acikgoz B, Aksu I, Acikgoz O, Kiray M. The effects of bee venom on liver and skeletal muscle in exhaustive swimming rats. Biol Futur 2022; 73:237-244. [PMID: 35291017 DOI: 10.1007/s42977-022-00115-6] [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: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Oxidative damage and proinflammatory cytokines are involved in exhaustive exercise-induced fatigue. This study aimed to investigate the effects of bee venom, a natural toxin, on fatigue and tissue damage in rats that underwent forced swimming exercise. Rats were divided into four groups: control, swimming exercise (SE), bee venom (BV) and swimming exercise + bee venom (SE + BV). SE and SE + BV groups were subjected to forced swimming (load of 7% body weight) for 5 days. BV and SE + BV groups were injected with 1 mg/kg BV subcutaneously. Swimming time, blood lactate and TNF-α levels, MDA and GSH levels in liver and gastrocnemius muscle were evaluated. Swimming time was shorter in SE + BV group than SE group. There was no difference in lactate levels between SE and SE + BV groups. MDA and GSH levels were increased in SE, BV and SE + BV groups. TNF-α levels were increased in BV group compared to control and SE groups. Our study demonstrated that BV administration before exhaustive exercise in rats did not provide anti-fatigue effect. Additionally, BV did not show anti-inflammatory activity and had different effects on antioxidant capacity at tissue level. Further research might explore the effects of different doses and durations of BV on exhaustive exercise.
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- Askin Senturk
- Department of Physiology, Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, Izmir, 35330, Turkey
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, Izmir, 35330, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, Izmir, 35330, Turkey
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, Izmir, 35330, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, Izmir, 35330, Turkey
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, Izmir, 35330, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, Izmir, 35330, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, Izmir, 35330, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, Izmir, 35330, Turkey.
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Sadowska-Krępa E, Kłapcińska B, Nowara A, Jagsz S, Szołtysek-Bołdys I, Chalimoniuk M, Langfort J, Chrapusta SJ. High-dose testosterone supplementation disturbs liver pro-oxidant/antioxidant balance and function in adolescent male Wistar rats undergoing moderate-intensity endurance training. PeerJ 2020; 8:e10228. [PMID: 33240609 PMCID: PMC7680624 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.10228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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In some countries, anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse is rampant among adolescent boys and young men, including some of those seeking physical fitness and/or pleasing appearance through various exercise types. This tactic carries the risk of severe harmful health effects, including liver injury. Most anabolic-androgenic steroid stacking protocols employed are based on the use of the ‘prototypic’ anabolic-androgenic steroid testosterone and/or its esters. There is a vast body of data on the effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids’ abuse combined with physical exercise training on the liver antioxidant barrier in adult subjects, whereas those concerning adolescents are scant. This study aimed to assess, in adolescent male Wistar rats undergoing a 6-week moderate-intensity endurance training (treadmill running), the influence of concurrent weekly supplementation with intramuscular testosterone enanthate (TE, 8 or 80 mg/kg body weight/week) on selected indices of liver status and oxidative stress. The rats were sacrificed, and their livers and blood samples were harvested two days after the last training session. High-dose TE treatment significantly reduced body and liver weight gains. Neither low-dose nor high-dose TE treatment affected liver α-tocopherol or γ-tocopherol content, whereas low-dose TE treatment significantly lowered hepatic reduced glutathione content. TE treatment significantly elevated liver thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances content and blood activities of alkaline phosphatase and γ-glutamyltransferase, but not of aspartate aminotransferase or alanine aminotransferase. Liver catalase activity was lowered by >50% in both TE-treated groups, while superoxide dismutase activity was significantly but slightly affected (−15%) only by the high-dose TE treatment. Glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase activities were not significantly altered. TE treatment significantly increased liver thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances content and lowered blood HDL-cholesterol, but did not significantly affect LDL-cholesterol or triglycerides level. In conclusion, high-dose TE treatment significantly disturbed liver antioxidant barrier and prooxidative-antioxidative balance and hence counteracted favorable effects of concurrent moderate-intensity endurance training in adolescent male rats.
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- Ewa Sadowska-Krępa
- Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
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- Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
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- Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
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- Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
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- Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia, Sosnowiec, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
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- Department of Physical Education and Health in Biała Podlaska, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Biała Podlaska, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland
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- Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Pharmacology, Mossakowski Medical Research Centre, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Mazowieckie Voivodeship, Poland
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Mangosteen Concentrate Drink Supplementation Promotes Antioxidant Status and Lactate Clearance in Rats after Exercise. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12051447. [PMID: 32429510 PMCID: PMC7284599 DOI: 10.3390/nu12051447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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High-strength or long-duration exercise can lead to significant fatigue, oxidative stress, and muscle damage. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of mangosteen concentrate drink (MCD) supplementation on antioxidant capacity and lactate clearance in rats after running exercise. Forty rats were divided into five groups: N, non-treatment; C, control; or supplemented with MCD, including M1, M5, and M10 (0.9, 4.5, and 9 mL/day) for 6 weeks. The rats were subjected to 30 min running and exhaustive-running tests using a treadmill. The blood lactate; triglyceride; cholesterol and glucose levels; hepatic and muscular malonaldehyde (MDA) levels; and antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and catalase (CAT), were analyzed. The results of this study demonstrated that MCD supplementation can increase GPx and CAT activities, alleviate oxidative stress in muscle, and increase lactate clearance, and is thereby beneficial to reduced muscle fatigue after exercise.
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Jiang X, Chu Q, Li L, Qin L, Hao J, Kou L, Lin F, Wang D. The anti-fatigue activities of Tuber melanosporum in a mouse model. Exp Ther Med 2018; 15:3066-3073. [PMID: 29599841 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2018.5793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Accepted: 09/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Tuber melanosporum (TM) is an edible fungus that exhibits antioxidant and anti-tumor activity via its unique bioactive metabolites. The present study analyzed the anti-fatigue effects of TM using a BALB/c mouse model. The anti-fatigue properties of TM were evaluated by assessing the endurance of mice by performing forced swimming, rotary rod and running tests. Following 2 weeks TM treatment, hepatic and muscular ATP, and glycogen levels were increased in mice subjected to 30 min swimming, compared with controls. Similarly, levels of serum lactic acid and lactic dehydrogenase were decreased in the same group, compared with the control. Additionally, TM treatment reduced reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde levels, and increased superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase levels in the muscle, liver and/or serum. The effect of TM on hormone levels was also investigated in the present study, as different efficacies of TM were observed in male and female mice. TM treatment increased serum levels of progesterone, estradiol and testosterone in female and male mice, whereas a decrease in serum luteinizing hormone levels was only observed in females. A decrease in serum follicle-stimulating hormone levels was identified in females, whereas an increase was observed in males. The current study demonstrated that the anti-fatigue effects of TM occur via the regulation of oxidative stress, energy metabolism and hormone levels.
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- Xue Jiang
- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, P.R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, P.R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, P.R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, P.R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, P.R. China
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- Department of Vasculocardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212001, P.R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, P.R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, P.R. China.,Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Zhuhai College of Jilin University, Jilin University, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519041, P.R. China
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Does the Fragrance of Essential Oils Alleviate the Fatigue Induced by Exercise? A Biochemical Indicator Test in Rats. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2017; 2017:5027372. [PMID: 29234408 PMCID: PMC5684592 DOI: 10.1155/2017/5027372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2017] [Revised: 09/08/2017] [Accepted: 09/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Objective To study the effect of the essential oils of Citrus sinensis L., Mentha piperita L., Syzygium aromaticum L., and Rosmarinus officinalis L. on physical exhaustion in rats. Methods Forty-eight male Wistar rats were randomly divided into a control group, a fatigue group, an essential oil mixture (EOM) group, and a peppermint essential oil (PEO) group. Loaded swimming to exhaustion was used as the rat fatigue model. Two groups were nebulized with EOM and PEO after swimming, and the others were nebulized with distilled water. After continuous inhalation for 3 days, the swimming time, blood glucose, blood lactic acid (BLA), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX), and malondialdehyde (MDA) in blood were determined. Results While an increased time to exhaustion and SOD activity were apparent in both the EOM and PEO groups, the BLA and MDA were lower in both groups, in comparison with the fatigue group, and the changes in the EOM group were more dramatic. Additionally, the EOM group also showed marked changes of the rise of blood glucose and the decrease of BUN and GSH-PX. Conclusion The results suggested that the inhalation of an essential oil mixture could powerfully relieve exercise-induced fatigue.
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Zamanian M, Hajizadeh M, Shamsizadeh A, Moemenzadeh M, Amirteimouri M, Elshiekh M, Allahtavakoli M. Effects of naringin on physical fatigue and serum MMP-9 concentration in female rats. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2017; 55:423-427. [PMID: 27937032 PMCID: PMC6130689 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2016.1244553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2016] [Revised: 07/20/2016] [Accepted: 09/30/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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CONTEXT Oxidative stress has a critical role in the development of physical fatigue and activation of matrix metalloproteinases-9 (MMP-9). Naringin (Nar) is a bioflavonoid that has antioxidant activity and suppresses MMP-9 expression. OBJECTIVE The present study evaluates the anti-fatigue activity of Nar on physical fatigue and serum MMP-9 concentration in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty female Wistar rats were randomly divided into five groups (n = 10); a control group, vehicle group and three Nar treatment groups. The Nar treated groups received different doses of Nar (40, 80 and 160 mg/kg/day) for 30 days. On the 30th day, rats were sacrificed immediately after exhaustive swimming test. Serum MMP-9 concentration and several biochemical parameters related to fatigue were measured. RESULTS Exhaustive swimming time in the Nar-80 group significantly increased 1.78-, 1.53-, 1.5- and 1.3-fold compared with the control, vehicle, Nar-40 and Nar-160 groups, respectively. In addition, exhaustive swimming time in the Nar-160 group significantly increased 1.36-fold compared with the control group. Nar-80 significantly decreased LDH activity by 60.45% and 57.47% compared with the vehicle and control groups, respectively. Furthermore, Nar-80 and Nar-160 increased blood glucose levels by 19.56% and 18.38% compared with the control group, respectively. Nar-80 and Nar-160 significantly decreased serum MMP-9 concentration by 61.57% and 83.39% compared with the control group, respectively. CONCLUSION Based on our data, Nar has anti-fatigue effects which may be attributed to its property in modulating energy metabolism and reducing serum MMP-9 concentration. Thus, Nar may be a promising agent for the treatment of physical fatigue.
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- Mohammad Zamanian
- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Rafsanjani University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Physiology Faculty of Medicine, University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Zamanian M, Hajizadeh MR, Esmaeili Nadimi A, Shamsizadeh A, Allahtavakoli M. Antifatigue effects of troxerutin on exercise endurance capacity, oxidative stress and matrix metalloproteinase-9 levels in trained male rats. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2017; 31:447-455. [DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2016] [Revised: 01/02/2017] [Accepted: 02/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Mohammad Zamanian
- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center; Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences; Rafsanjan Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry; School of Medicine; Rafsanjani University of Medical Sciences; 7719617996 Rafsanjan Iran
- Molecular Medicine Research Center; Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences; 7719617996 Rafsanjan Iran
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- Department of Cardiology; School of Medicine; Rafsanjani University of Medical Sciences; 7719617996 Rafsanjan Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center; Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences; Rafsanjan Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center; Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences; Rafsanjan Iran
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Zamanian M, Shamsizadeh A, Esmaeili Nadimi A, Hajizadeh M, Allahtavakoli F, Rahmani M, Kaeidi A, Safari Khalegh H, Allahtavakoli M. Short-term effects of troxerutin (vitamin P4) on muscle fatigue and gene expression of Bcl-2 and Bax in the hepatic tissue of rats. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2017; 95:708-713. [PMID: 28187266 DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2016-0653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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In the current study, the effects of troxerutin (TRX) on muscle fatigue and gene expression of Bcl-2 and Bax in the hepatic tissue of rats was investigated. Forty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 4 groups and designated as control and TRX treatment at 75 (TRX75), 150 (TRX150), and 300 mg/kg per day (TRX300). The treated groups and control group received TRX and water orally for 7 days. After an exhaustive swimming test on the 7th day, all animals were euthanized immediately and several biochemical parameters related to fatigue and gene expression of Bcl-2 and Bax in the hepatic tissue were measured. Our results showed that the exhaustion swimming time in the TRX300 groups significantly increased 1.2-fold compared with the control group (P < 0.001). TRX300 significantly reduced ALT (P < 0.05) activity and increased liver SOD activity compared with the control group (P < 0.01). Additionally, TRX significantly reduced the liver mRNA expressions of Bax (P < 0.001) and increased the Bcl-2/Bax ratio (P < 0.001) compared with the control group. Based on our data, TRX possesses anti-apoptotic and hepatoprotective action following exhaustive swimming exercise.
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- Mohammad Zamanian
- a Physiology-Pharmacology Research Centre and Department of Physiology, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- a Physiology-Pharmacology Research Centre and Department of Physiology, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- b Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- c Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- a Physiology-Pharmacology Research Centre and Department of Physiology, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- a Physiology-Pharmacology Research Centre and Department of Physiology, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- a Physiology-Pharmacology Research Centre and Department of Physiology, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- a Physiology-Pharmacology Research Centre and Department of Physiology, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Kim HY, Han NR, Kim NR, Lee M, Kim J, Kim CJ, Jeong HJ, Kim HM. Effect of fermented porcine placenta on physical fatigue in mice. Exp Biol Med (Maywood) 2016; 241:1985-1996. [PMID: 27439540 DOI: 10.1177/1535370216659945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2016] [Accepted: 06/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The fatigue spreads among the people who live under stressful life and brings about a negative impact on physical function. Here we evaluated the anti-fatigue effects of fermented porcine placenta (FPP) and main constituents, lysine (Lys) and leucine (Leu) with treadmill stress test and forced swimming test (FST) in animal models. The mice were administrated with FPP, Lys, and Leu for 21 days. After treadmill exercise, FPP, Lys, and Leu significantly reduced fatigue-related biochemical parameters, including lactate, lactate dehydrogenase, glucose, creatine kinase, urea nitrogen, cortisol, and pro-inflammatory cytokines, whereas superoxide dismutase activity and glycogen levels were significantly increased by FPP, Lys, and Leu. In the FST, FPP, Lys, and Leu significantly decreased immobility times and up-regulated brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression in brain. Furthermore, FPP, Lys, and Leu significantly decreased production of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, and IL-4 through blockade of caspase-1/nuclear factor-κB pathway in stimulated splenocytes. In addition, FPP, Lys, and Leu significantly promoted proliferation of splenocytes. In conclusion, these findings suggest the potential of FPP as a novel functional food for the regulation of fatigue.
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- Hee-Yun Kim
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- LG Household & Healthcare Research Park, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea
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- LG Household & Healthcare Research Park, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Technology and Inflammatory Disease Research Center, Hoseo University, Asan 31499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Zhang W, Zhang Y, Ma X, Chen Y. Effects of acupuncturing Pishu combined with Ginsenoside Rg3 on the immune function of rats with chronic fatigue. Int J Clin Exp Med 2015; 8:19022-19029. [PMID: 26770528 PMCID: PMC4694428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2015] [Accepted: 10/06/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study was designed to investigate the effects of acupuncturing Pishu combined with Ginsenoside Rg3 on the immune function of rats with chronic fatigue. METHODS Forty male SD rats were equally randomized into control group, chronic fatigue system group (CFS), Ginsenoside Rg3 (Rg3) group, acupuncture group and acupuncture combined with Ginsenoside Rg3 (A+Rg3) group. Rats with chronic fatigue were established by bounding and forced swimming in cold water once daily for 21 days except control group, then the rats in the acupuncture and A+Rg3 group were treated by manual acupuncture stimulation of bilateral "Pishu" once daily for 7 days. Ginsenoside Rg3 was administered by intravenous to the rats of the A+Rg3 and Rg3 group for 7 days in dosages of 2 mg/kg body weight, and two markers of physical fatigue were evaluated: body weight and blood lactic acid (LA). The percentages of CD3(+) lymphocytes, CD4(+) lymphocytes, and CD8(+) lymphocytes in the spleens of the rats were evaluated using flow cytometric analysis. Serum IFN-gamma (IFN-γ) and IL-4 contents were detected by ELISA. RESULTS Increased body weight and reduced blood LA concentrations were found in the rat of Rg3 group and A+Rg3 group than that in CFS group. The rat of Rg3 group and A+Rg3 group also showed a significant increase in the percentage of CD4(+) lymphocytes and a significant decrease in the percentage of CD8(+) lymphocytes and correct CD4(+)/CD8(+) ratio. Compared with the CFS group, the level of IFN-γ in the Rg3, acupuncture and A+Rg3 groups was reduced and IL-4 was increased. CONCLUSIONS Acupuncture and Rg3 can improve the immune system activity of CFS rats and acupuncturing Pishu combined with Rg3 was significantly superior compared with Rg3 and acupuncture, respectively.
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- Wenjing Zhang
- Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Shenyang 110032, China
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- Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Shenyang 110032, China
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- Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Shenyang 110032, China
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- Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Shenyang 110032, China
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Kim T, Chang JS, Kim H, Lee KH, Kong ID. Intense Walking Exercise Affects Serum IGF-1 and IGFBP3. J Lifestyle Med 2015; 5:21-5. [PMID: 26528426 PMCID: PMC4608228 DOI: 10.15280/jlm.2015.5.1.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2014] [Accepted: 02/18/2015] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background Insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) is associated with chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension, as well as muscle dysfunction. Previous studies of exercise interventions yield controversial results regarding plasma IGF-1, IGFBP3, and IGF-1/IGFBP3 ratio. In this study, we examined whether 100 km walking exercise affects serum levels of IGF-1 and IGFBP3 and IGF-1/IGFBP3 ratio. We also investigated several metabolic-related blood parameters before and after walking. Methods Participants were 14 healthy middle aged men (41.0 ± 6.78 years of age). We assessed body composition and measured metabolic-related blood indicators, such as such as lipid profiles, glucose, renal and hepatic metabolic bio-markers before and after a 100 km walking race. Blood samples from all participants were taken before and immediately after the walkathon. We also analyzed serum levels of IGF-1 and IGFBP3, and calculated the IGF-1/IGFBP3 ratio. Results After participants completed a 100 km walking race, some of their metabolic profiles were markedly changed. Serum levels of IGF-1 and IGFBP3 were significantly decreased, and therefore the IGF-1/IGFBP3 ratio also decreased before and after 100 km of walking. Conclusion Our results indicate that intense walking exercise affects serum levels of IGF-1 and IGFBP3 as well as metabolic bio-markers including high density cholesterol, glucose and triglycerides.
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- TaeHo Kim
- Department of Physiology and Center for Exercise Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Physiology and Center for Exercise Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Physiology and Center for Exercise Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Physiology and Center for Exercise Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea
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Li ZY, He P, Sun HF, Qin XM, Du GH. 1H NMR based metabolomic study of the antifatigue effect of Astragali Radix. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 10:3022-30. [DOI: 10.1039/c4mb00370e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Santos-Alves E, Marques-Aleixo I, Coxito P, Balça MM, Rizo-Roca D, Rocha-Rodrigues S, Martins S, Torrella JR, Oliveira PJ, Moreno AJ, Magalhães J, Ascensão A. Exercise mitigates diclofenac-induced liver mitochondrial dysfunction. Eur J Clin Invest 2014; 44:668-77. [PMID: 24889192 DOI: 10.1111/eci.12285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2014] [Accepted: 05/26/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Several strategies have been developed to counteract liver injury as a consequence of nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs toxicity. Here, we aimed to determine whether physical exercise results in liver mitochondrial protection against in vitro diclofenac toxicity. MATERIAL AND METHODS Male adult Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into sedentary, 12-week endurance training (ET) and voluntary activity (VPA). In vitro liver mitochondrial function as assessed by oxygen consumption, transmembrane electric potential (ΔΨ) and susceptibility to the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP) was evaluated in the absence and presence of diclofenac. Mitochondrial oxidative stress markers [MnSOD, aconitase, -SH and MDA, SIRT3, p66shc(Ser36)/p66shc ratio] and apoptotic signalling (caspases 3, 8 and 9, Bax, Bcl-2 and CypD) were assessed. Content of OXPHOS components and qualitative liver morphological evaluation were assessed. RESULTS Despite no effects of ET and VPA on basal liver mitochondrial oxygen consumption or ΔΨ endpoints, exercised animals showed lower susceptibility to MPTP. Diclofenac-induced decrease in ΔΨ, increased state 4 respiration and susceptibility to MPTP opening were all prevented by exercise. Under untreated conditions, VPA group showed higher aconitase activity, while ET decreased MDA and increased Bax content. VPA decreased p66shc(Ser36), complex III and V OXPHOS subunits. Both ET and VPA increased complex IV OXPHOS subunit, and SIRT3 and Bcl-2 content and decreased caspase 9 activity. Unexpectedly, ET and VPA decreased ANT. CONCLUSIONS Both chronic physical exercise models augmented the resistance to in vitro diclofenac-induced mitochondrial alterations, including increased MPTP susceptibility, possibly by modulating oxidative stress and MPTP regulators.
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Affiliation(s)
- Estela Santos-Alves
- CIAFEL - Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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