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Hao H, Xu Y, Chen R, Qi S, Liu X, Lin B, Chen X, Zhang X, Yue L, Chen C. Protective effects of chlorogenic acid against cyclophosphamide induced liver injury in mice. Biotech Histochem 2024; 99:33-43. [PMID: 38018995 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2023.2287452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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We investigated possible protective effects of chlorogenic acid (CGA) against cyclophosphamide (CP) induced hepatic injury in mice. We measured aminotransferase alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) levels in the serum. We assayed catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), reduced glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in hepatic tissue. We assessed expression of nuclear transcription factor 2 (Nrf2) and Kelch sample related protein-1 (keap1) proteins in hepatic tissues using immunohistochemistry. The relative mRNA expression levels of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), NADH quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were determined using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Hematoxylin & eosin staining was used to assess liver histopathology. We found that administration of CGA prior to induction of injury by CP decreased serum ALT, AST and MDA expressions in hepatic tissue, while CAT, SOD, GSH and GSH-Px concentrations were increased. We found that hepatocytes of animals administered CGA gradually returned to normal morphology. CGA increased the protein expression of Nrf2 in murine hepatic tissue. Administration of CGA up-regulated mRNA expression levels of HO-1, NQO1, TNF-α and IL-6 in hepatic tissue. CGA exhibited a marked protective effect on CP induced liver injury in mice.
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- Hao Hao
- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hanzhong Central Hospital, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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Alghamdi A, Alissa M, Alghamdi SA, Alshehri MA, Alsuwat MA, Alghamdi A. Suppression of glomerular damage, inflammation, apoptosis, and oxidative stress of acute kidney injury induced by cyclophosphamide toxicity using resveratrol in rat models. Tissue Cell 2024; 91:102548. [PMID: 39232356 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2024.102548] [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: 06/08/2024] [Revised: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024]
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Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a chemotherapy drug that can be used to treat different types of cancers, but its nephrotoxicity effects restrict its usage in clinical settings. Currently, we examined whether the polyphenolic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound, resveratrol (RES), can protect against CP-induced nephrotoxicity. Twenty male mature Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into 4 groups of equal size: control group, RES group which received RES (20 mg/kg) for 15 consecutive days, CP group which received CP as a single dose (150 mg/kg) on day 16, and CP+RES group which was similar of the RES and CP groups. Tissue samples were obtained for the stereological, immunohistochemical, biochemical, and molecular evaluations. Findings showed that the numerical density of glomerulus, total volumes and interstitial tissue volumes of kidney, antioxidative biomarkers concentrations (CAT, GSH, SOD), and expression levels of OCT2 gene were notably greater in the CP+RES group than the CP group (P<0.05). During treatment, there was a significant decrease in the serum levels of the urea and creatinine, the densities of apoptotic and inflammatory cells, as well as levels of MDA and proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-α, and PFN1) in the CP+RES group than the CP group (P<0.05). We deduce that giving RES can suppress of glomerular damage, inflammation, apoptosis, and oxidative stress of acute kidney injury induced by CP toxicity.
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- Abdullah Alghamdi
- Department of Medical Laboratory, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia
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Almukainzi M, El-Masry TA, Ibrahim HA, Saad HM, El Zahaby EI, Saleh A, El-Nagar MMF. Ameliorative Effect of Chitosan/ Spirulina platensis Ethanolic Extract Nanoformulation against Cyclophosphamide-Induced Ovarian Toxicity: Role of PPAR-γ/Nrf-2/HO-1 and NF-kB/TNF-α Signaling Pathways. Mar Drugs 2024; 22:395. [PMID: 39330276 PMCID: PMC11433581 DOI: 10.3390/md22090395] [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: 06/10/2024] [Revised: 08/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024] Open
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Cyclophosphamide (CP) is an anticancer drug that causes infertility disorders. This study was designed to evaluate a nanoformulation of chitosan with an ethanolic extract from Spirulina platensis in terms of its protection against cyclophosphamide-induced ovarian toxicity. Nine groups of female Wistar rats were randomly assigned as follows: 1: control vehicle, 2: chitosan polymer, 3: telmisartan, 4: Spirulina platensis extract, 5: nanoformulation of the Spirulina platensis, and 6: single injection of CP; groups 7, 8, and 9 received the same treatments as those used in groups 3, 4, and 5, respectively, with a single dose of CP (200 mg/kg, I.P). The results displayed that the CP treatment decreased estradiol, progesterone, anti-mullerian hormone, and GSH content, and it downregulated PPAR-γ, Nrf-2, and HO-1 gene expression. In addition, the CP treatment caused an increase in the FSH, LH, and MDA levels. In the same manner, the protein expression of caspase-3, NF-kB, and TNF-α was upregulated in response to the CP treatment, while PPAR-γ was downregulated in comparison with the control. The rats treated with SPNPs exhibited a substantial reduction in the detrimental effects of oxidative stress and inflammation of the ovarian tissue. This study's conclusions showed that SPNPs counteracted the effects of CP, preventing the death of ovarian follicles and restoring the gonadotropin hormone balance and normal ovarian histological appearance.
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- May Almukainzi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (T.A.E.-M.); (H.A.I.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (T.A.E.-M.); (H.A.I.)
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Matrouh University, Cairo 51511, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa 35712, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (T.A.E.-M.); (H.A.I.)
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Maghrabia AE, Boughdady MF, Khater SM, ِِAbu Hashim II, Meshali MM. Quality by design approach of apocynin loaded clove oil based nanostructured lipid carrier as a prophylactic regimen in hemorrhagic cystitis in vitro and in vivo comprehensive study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:19162. [PMID: 39160172 PMCID: PMC11333711 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-68721-z] [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: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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Apocynin (APO) is a naturally occurring acetophenone with eminent anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant peculiarities. It suffers from poor bioavailability due to low aqueous solubility. Herein, APO was loaded in a Clove oil (CO) based Nanostructured lipid carrier (NSLC) system using a simple method (ultrasonic emulsification) guided by a quality-by-design approach (23 full factorial design) to optimize the formulated NSLCs. The prepared NSLCs were evaluated regarding particle size (PS), polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential (ZP), and entrapment efficiency (EE%). The optimal formula (F2) was extensively investigated through transmission electron microscope (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), in vitro release, and stability studies. Cytotoxicity against human urinary bladder carcinoma (T24) cell line and in vivo activity studies in rats with induced cystitis were also assessed. The results disclosed that the optimal formula (F2) had PS of 214.8 ± 5.8 nm with EE% of 79.3 ± 0.9%. F2 also exhibited a strong cytotoxic effect toward the T24 cancer cells expressed by IC50 value of 5.8 ± 1.3 µg/mL. Pretreatment with the optimal formula (orally) hinted uroprotective effect against cyclophosphamide (CP)-induced hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) in rat models, emphasized by histopathological, immunohistochemical, and biochemical investigations. In consideration of the simple fabrication process, APO-loaded CO-based NSLCs can hold prospective potential in the prophylaxis of oncologic and urologic diseases.
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- Amir Elsayed Maghrabia
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
- Department of Pharmacy, Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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Pandur E, Major B, Rák T, Sipos K, Csutak A, Horváth G. Linalool and Geraniol Defend Neurons from Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Iron Accumulation in In Vitro Parkinson's Models. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:917. [PMID: 39199163 PMCID: PMC11351228 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13080917] [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] [Received: 07/05/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
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Parkinson's disease is one of the most prevalent neurological disorders affecting millions of people worldwide. There is a growing demand for novel and natural substances as complementary therapies. Essential oils and their various compounds are highly investigated natural plant-based products as potential treatment options for common human diseases, such as microbial infections, chronic diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders. The present study focuses on the beneficial effects of linalool and geraniol, the major compounds of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia L.) and geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L'Hér. in Aiton) essential oils, on oxidative stress, inflammation, and iron metabolism of the rotenone and 6-hydroxydopamine-induced in vitro Parkinson's models. The experiments were carried out on all-trans retinoic acid differentiated SH-SY5Y cells. The effects of linalool and geraniol were compared to rasagiline, an MAO-B inhibitor. The results revealed that both essential oil compounds reduce the level of reactive oxygen species and alter the antioxidant capacity of the cells. They lower the secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and IL-1β pro-inflammatory cytokines. Moreover, linalool and geraniol change the expression of iron-related genes, such as the iron importer transferrin receptor 1, heme-oxygenase-1, and ferroportin iron exporter, and influence the intracellular iron contents. In addition, it has been unveiled that iron availability is concatenated with the actions of the essential oil compounds. Based on the results, linalool and geraniol are vigorous candidates as an alternative therapy for Parkinson's disease.
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- Edina Pandur
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (E.P.); (B.M.); (K.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (E.P.); (B.M.); (K.S.)
- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical School—Clinical Centre, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (T.R.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical School—Clinical Centre, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (T.R.); (A.C.)
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (E.P.); (B.M.); (K.S.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical School—Clinical Centre, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (T.R.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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Gasparro R, Pucci M, Costanzo E, Urzì O, Tinnirello V, Moschetti M, Conigliaro A, Raimondo S, Corleone V, Fontana S, Alessandro R. Citral-Enriched Fraction of Lemon Essential Oil Mitigates LPS-Induced Hepatocyte Injuries. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:1535. [PMID: 38132361 PMCID: PMC10740427 DOI: 10.3390/biology12121535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Lemon essential oil (LEO) is known for its aromatic and healthy properties; however, less consideration is given to the biological properties of the fractions obtained from LEO. This study aims to evaluate the ability of a citral-enriched fraction obtained from LEO (Cfr-LEO) to counteract lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-mediated inflammation, oxidative stress, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in healthy human hepatocytes. Human immortalized hepatocytes (THLE-2 cell line) were pretreated with Cfr-LEO and subsequently exposed to LPS at various time points. We report that the pretreatment with Cfr-LEO counteracts LPS-mediated effects by inhibiting inflammation, oxidative stress, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in THLE-2. In particular, we found that pretreatment with Cfr-LEO reduced NF-κB activation and the subsequent proinflammatory cytokines release, ROS production, and NRF2 and p53 expression. Furthermore, the pretreatment with Cfr-LEO showed its beneficial effect in counteracting LPS-induced EMT. Taken together, these results support Cfr-LEO application in the nutraceutical research field not only for its organoleptic properties, conferred by citral enrichment, but also for its biological activity. Our study could lay the basis for the development of foods/drinks enriched with Cfr-LEO, aimed at preventing or alleviating chronic conditions associated with liver dysfunction.
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- Roberta Gasparro
- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences, and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D), Section of Biology, Via Divisi 83, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy; (R.G.); (M.P.); (E.C.); (O.U.); (V.T.); (M.M.); (A.C.); (S.R.); (R.A.)
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences, and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D), Section of Biology, Via Divisi 83, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy; (R.G.); (M.P.); (E.C.); (O.U.); (V.T.); (M.M.); (A.C.); (S.R.); (R.A.)
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences, and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D), Section of Biology, Via Divisi 83, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy; (R.G.); (M.P.); (E.C.); (O.U.); (V.T.); (M.M.); (A.C.); (S.R.); (R.A.)
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences, and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D), Section of Biology, Via Divisi 83, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy; (R.G.); (M.P.); (E.C.); (O.U.); (V.T.); (M.M.); (A.C.); (S.R.); (R.A.)
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences, and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D), Section of Biology, Via Divisi 83, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy; (R.G.); (M.P.); (E.C.); (O.U.); (V.T.); (M.M.); (A.C.); (S.R.); (R.A.)
- Agrumaria Corleone s.p.a., Via S. Corleone, 12—Zona Ind. Brancaccio, 90124 Palermo, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences, and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D), Section of Biology, Via Divisi 83, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy; (R.G.); (M.P.); (E.C.); (O.U.); (V.T.); (M.M.); (A.C.); (S.R.); (R.A.)
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences, and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D), Section of Biology, Via Divisi 83, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy; (R.G.); (M.P.); (E.C.); (O.U.); (V.T.); (M.M.); (A.C.); (S.R.); (R.A.)
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences, and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D), Section of Biology, Via Divisi 83, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy; (R.G.); (M.P.); (E.C.); (O.U.); (V.T.); (M.M.); (A.C.); (S.R.); (R.A.)
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- Agrumaria Corleone s.p.a., Via S. Corleone, 12—Zona Ind. Brancaccio, 90124 Palermo, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences, and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D), Section of Biology, Via Divisi 83, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy; (R.G.); (M.P.); (E.C.); (O.U.); (V.T.); (M.M.); (A.C.); (S.R.); (R.A.)
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences, and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D), Section of Biology, Via Divisi 83, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy; (R.G.); (M.P.); (E.C.); (O.U.); (V.T.); (M.M.); (A.C.); (S.R.); (R.A.)
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Sheweita SA, Rafea AAE, Elbana SG. The deleterious effects of cadmium on oxidative stress markers, drug-metabolizing, and antioxidant enzyme activities: Role of Silymarin and Garlic as Antioxidants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:112490-112502. [PMID: 37831250 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30197-1] [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: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Exposure to cadmium has been related to liver and kidney diseases such as polycystic and nephrotic syndrome. It is still unclear how cadmium contributes to these diseases. It is believed that the induction of oxidative stress resulting from the inhibition of antioxidant enzyme activities and changes in drug-metabolizing enzymes in the liver could explain the role of cadmium in the development of different diseases in the kidney and probably other organs. Changes in oxidative stress markers, antioxidant enzymes, and drug-metabolizing enzyme activities were assessed in the liver of male rats exposed to cadmium chloride. Additionally, the protective effects of silymarin and garlic extract against cadmium toxicosis were evaluated. Rats were randomly divided into eight groups as follows, groups 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, received orally saline, CdCl2 (1 mg/kg), garlic extract [800 mg/kg], silymarin (25 mg/kg) and silymarin plus garlic extract respectively for 28 consecutive days. Rats in groups 6, 7, and 8 were pretreated with the same doses of garlic, silymarin, and garlic plus silymarin, respectively for two hours before cadmium administration. The Western immunoblotting technique was used to investigate the protein expression of cytochrome P450 isozymes. Spectrophotometric methods were used to assess the activity of both antioxidant- and drug-metabolizing enzymes. Free radical levels [measured as thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS)], catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase activities increased whereas the levels of glutathione and the activities of glutathione S-transferase, glutathione reductase, and glutamyl transferase, cytochrome P450, aryl hydrocarbon dehydrogenase (AHH), dimethylnitrosamine-N-demethylase I (DMN-dI), 7-ethoxycoumarine-O-deethylase (ECOD), cytochrome b5 and NADPH-Cytochrome-c-reductase enzyme activities decreased after cadmium treatment. Furthermore, Western immunoblotting data revealed that glutathione peroxidase protein expression increased following cadmium exposure, but cytochrome P450 2E1 and 3A4 expressions were downregulated. However, pretreatment of rats with silymarin or garlic extract or both before cadmium administration was found to restore the protein expression of cytochrome P450 2E1 and 3A4, the level of free radicals, antioxidant enzymes, drug-metabolizing enzyme activities to their normal levels. Similarly, histological studies revealed that silymarin and/or garlic extract reduced the liver damage caused by cadmium. Silymarin and/or garlic extract reduced the adverse effects of cadmium on the activity of both drug-metabolizing and antioxidant enzymes activity. These antioxidants could be provided to those who work in cadmium-based sectors to help them cope with the adverse effects of cadmium on their kidneys. In addition, Inhibiting drug-metabolizing enzyme activity should be considered when administering therapeutic medications to persons exposed to cadmium because most therapeutic drugs and many endogenous substances are largely metabolized by these enzymes.
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- Salah A Sheweita
- Department of Biotechnological Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biotechnological Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Turk A, Kuloglu T, Karadag A, Ozcan Metin T. Effects of Vitamin D on Asprosin Immunoreactivity Against Cyclophosphamide-Induced Liver Injury in Rats. Cureus 2023; 15:e46711. [PMID: 37822688 PMCID: PMC10562880 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46711] [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] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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Background Cyclophosphamide (CP), commonly used as an anticarcinogenic drug, has the potential to induce detrimental effects on multiple tissues, including the liver. Asprosin, which is a glucogenic adipokine, induces the liver to secrete glucose, thus contributing to the maintenance of homeostasis. This study aims to investigate the immunoreactivity of asprosin in the liver tissue of rats exposed to CP administration, as well as the changes in its levels due to the supplementation of Vitamin D (Vit D). Materials and methods Four experimental groups were formed, including control, Vit D (200 IU/kg), CP (200 mg/kg), and Vit D+ CP. Histopathological analysis was carried out by employing staining methods on liver tissues. These techniques encompassed the application of hematoxylin-eosin (H&E), Masson's trichrome, and periodic acid Schiff (PAS). Through the application of spectrophotometric methods, concentrations of malondialdehyde (MDA), total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), and asprosin were determined. Furthermore, apoptotic cells were identified by the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT) dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL) method, and the asprosin immunoreactivity was determined by immunohistochemistry. Results Under light microscope examination, the histopathological damage was found to be more notable in the CP group compared to the control group. Moreover, a decrease was observed in serum and tissue asprosin levels, while an increase was noted in the count of apoptotic cells, along with elevated MDA and TOS levels. However, in the CP+Vit D group, Vit D administration alleviated histopathological damage. Notably, there were significant increases in TAS and asprosin levels, accompanied by reductions in both MDA and TOS levels. Conclusions The effect of CP on liver tissue was observed to result in damage and a reduction in asprosin levels. Vit D supplementation revealed elevated asprosin levels and a distinct protective effect on the tissue. Considering the association between asprosin and liver injury induced by CP, further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms that underlie the effect of asprosin on tissues. When combined with Vit D, asprosin holds promise for potential clinical applications as a therapeutic target.
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- Ahmet Turk
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Adiyaman University, Adiyaman, TUR
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, TUR
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Adiyaman University, Adiyaman, TUR
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Kahramanmaras, TUR
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Wu W, Li G, Zhou W, Wang E, Zhao X, Song X, Zhao Y. Comparison of Composition, Free-Radical-Scavenging Capacity, and Antibiosis of Fresh and Dry Leave Aqueous Extract from Michelia shiluensis. Molecules 2023; 28:5935. [PMID: 37630187 PMCID: PMC10457956 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28165935] [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: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Numerous plants of medicinal value grow on Hainan Island (China). Given the lack of knowledge on the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Michelia shiluensis Chun and Y. F. Wu (M. shiluensis), the application of natural antioxidants and antimicrobials in the food industry has attracted increasing interest. This study aimed to compare the chemical composition, free-radical-scavenging capacity, and antibiosis of aqueous extracts of the fresh and dried leaves of M. shiluensis. The aqueous extract of the leaves of M. shiluensis was obtained using steam distillation, and its chemical components were separated and identified via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The free-radical-scavenging capacity and antibiosis were determined. Further, 28 and 20 compounds were isolated from the fresh leaf aqueous extract of M. shiluensis (MSFLAE) and dried leaf aqueous extract of M. shiluensis (MSDLAE), respectively. The free-radical-scavenging capacity of MSFLAE and MSDLAE was determined by the 2,2-diphenyl-1 picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method, which was 43.43% and 38.74%, respectively. The scavenging capacity of MSFLAE and MSDLAE determined by the 2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate (ABTS)) method was 46.90% and 25.99%, respectively. The iron ion reduction capacity of MSFLAE and MSDLAE was determined by the ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) method as 94.7 and 62.9 μmol Fe2⁺/L, respectively. This indicated that the two leaf aqueous extracts had a certain free-radical-scavenging capacity, and the capacity of MSFLAE was higher than that of MSDLAE. The antibiosis of the two leaf aqueous extracts on the three foodborne pathogenic bacteria was low, but the antimicrobial effects on Gram-positive bacteria were better than those on Gram-negative bacteria. The antibiosis of MSFLAE on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was greater than that of MSDLAE. Finally, MSFLAE and MSDLAE both had certain free-radical-scavenging capacities and antibiosis, confirming that the use of this plant in the research and development of natural antioxidants and antibacterial agents was reasonable. Plant aqueous extracts are an essential source of related phytochemistry and have immense pharmacological potential.
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- Hainan Key Laboratory of Biology of Tropical Flowers and Trees Resources, Forestry Institute, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (W.W.); (G.L.); (W.Z.); (E.W.); (X.Z.); (X.S.)
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Therapeutic Potential of Capsaicin against Cyclophosphamide-Induced Liver Damage. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12030911. [PMID: 36769559 PMCID: PMC9917381 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12030911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Cyclophosphamide (CPM) is a classical alkylating agent used in different cancer chemotherapy regimens and is restricted due to severe adverse effects, including hepatotoxicity. Natural or plant-derived antioxidants such as capsaicin were utilized in this study to examine the hepatoprotective benefits against cyclophosphamide-induced hepatotoxicity. The rats were divided into five groups: a normal control group, a toxic group (CPM), an intraperitoneal injection of a single dose of 200 mg/kg b.w. on the fourth day, a pretreated group with two doses of CPS (10 mg and 20 mg/kg b.w.) orally for six consecutive days, and an intraperitoneal administration of 200 mg/kg b.w. on the fourth day of treatment. The fifth group was administered with the highest dose of CPS (20 mg/kg b.w.) orally for six consecutive days. After 24 h of administration of CPS, the rats were anesthetized, blood was collected, and the serum enzyme toxicity was evaluated. After the blood sampling and euthanasia of all the animals, the liver was isolated for further toxicity and histopathological examination. The results revealed that serum liver markers (AST, ALT, ALP, BLI) significantly increased after CPM administration, but were subsequently restored after CPS treatment with both doses. In addition, lipid peroxidation (MDA), inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-α), and apoptotic markers (Caspase-3) increased, and antioxidant enzymes (GSH, CAT, SOD) were significantly decreased after CPM administration, and it was re-established by CPS treatment. However, CPS effectively protected against the CPM-induced histopathological architects of liver tissues. In conclusion, CPS attenuates CPM-induced hepatotoxicity via modulating oxidative stress, apoptotic signals, and cytokine pathway. Therefore, CPS could play a significant role as a supplement during the chemotherapy of patients.
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Chemical Composition, Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activities of Taraxacum officinale Essential Oil. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27196477. [PMID: 36235013 PMCID: PMC9572089 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Taraxacum officinale (TO) has been historically used for medicinal purposes due to its biological activity against specific disorders. To investigate the antioxidant and the antiproliferativepotential of TO essential oil in vitro and in vivo, the chemical composition of the essential oil was analyzed by GC-MS. The in vivo antioxidant capacity was assessed on liver and kidney homogenate samples from mice subjected to acetaminophen-induced oxidative stress and treated with TO essential oil (600 and 12,000 mg/kg BW) for 14 days. The in vitro scavenging activity was assayed using the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and the reducing power methods. The cytotoxic effects against the HeLa cancer cell line were analyzed. The GC-MS analysis showed the presence of 34 compounds, 8 of which were identified as major constituents. The TO essential oil protected mice’s liver and kidneys from acetaminophen-induced oxidative stress by enhancing antioxidant enzymes (catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione) and lowering malondialdehyde levels. In vitro, the TO essential oil demonstrated low scavenging activity against DPPH (IC50 = 2.00 ± 0.05 mg/mL) and modest reducing power (EC50 = 0.963 ± 0.006 mg/mL). The growth of the HeLa cells was also reduced by the TO essential oil with an inhibition rate of 83.58% at 95 µg/mL. Current results reveal significant antioxidant and antiproliferative effects in a dose-dependent manner and suggest that Taraxacum officinale essential oil could be useful in formulations for cancer therapy.
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Silva TCDA, Utsunomiya KS, Castro PL, Rocha JDM, Visentainer JV, Gasparino E, Ribeiro RP. Fatty Acid Incorporation in the Muscle, Oxidative Markers, Lipid Peroxidation and PPAR-α and SREBP-2 Expression of Zebrafish Fed Linseed Oil and Clove Leaf Essential Oil. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2022; 94:e20210236. [PMID: 35703694 DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202220210236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The objective of this study is to assess, in zebrafish, the effects of combining linseed oil (LO) and clove leaf essential oil (CLEO) on the incorporation of fatty acids in the muscle, oxidative markers, lipid peroxidation and expression of the PPAR-α (Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-α) and the SREBP-2 (Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein-2) genes. Six diets were prepared, containing combinations of LO (3, 6 and 9%) and CLEO (0.5 and 1%): 3% LO + 0.5% CLEO; 3% LO + 1% CLEO; 6% LO + 0.5% CLEO; 6% LO + 1% CLEO; 9% LO + 0.5% CLEO; 9% LO + 1% CLEO. Results showed increase in the incorporation of n-3 fatty acids in the muscle concomitantly with the addition of LO and CLEO. The activities of superoxide dismutase and catalase were reduced and the glutathione content had increased. Lipid peroxidation was lower in the treatment with 1% CLEO, regardless of LO content. The expression of the PPAR-α and the SREBP-2 genes was higher in animals fed 9% LO + 0.5% CLEO. Therefore, for a greater incorporation and protection against the oxidative damages of n-3 fatty acids, a combined use of 9% LO with 0.5% CLEO is recommended for zebrafish.
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- Thibério C DA Silva
- Universidade do Estado do Amapá, Av. Presidente Vargas, 650, 68900-070 Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Zootécnia, Av. Colombo, 5790, Zone 7, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Zootécnia, Av. Colombo, 5790, Zone 7, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Universidade do Estado do Amapá, Av. Presidente Vargas, 650, 68900-070 Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Zootécnia, Av. Colombo, 5790, Zone 7, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Zootécnia, Av. Colombo, 5790, Zone 7, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Zootécnia, Av. Colombo, 5790, Zone 7, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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Cao L, Du J, Nie Z, Jia R, Yin G, Xu P, Ding W, Xu G. Alteration of endoplasmic reticulum stress, inflammation and anti-oxidative status in cyclophosphamide-damaged liver of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2022; 254:109271. [PMID: 35033631 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2022.109271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Cyclophosphamide (CTX) is a common immunosuppressant, and it can also results in liver injury in human and animals. In this study, the CTX-induced liver injury mechanism in tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) was investigated by studying alteration of endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS), inflammation and anti-oxidative status. Tilapia was intraperitoneally injected CTX at the doses of 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100 mg·kg-1, and the blood and liver tissues were collected. The results showed that CTX administration had a significant cytotoxicity on hepatocytes, and increased the liver index. The extensive vacuolar degeneration, unclear cell outline and other histological lesions were also observed. CTX administration markedly decreased the antioxidant ability and enhanced lipid peroxidation in liver. Furthermore, qPCR data showed that CTX administration at 50-100 mg·kg-1 up-regulated gene expressions of cyp1a, cyp2k1 and cyp3a, and inflammatory response-related genes including rel, relb, nfκb1, il-6, il-8, il-10 and tnf-α. CTX significantly promoted the mRNA levels of ERS-related genes (eif2α, crt, parp1, grp78, ire1, xbp1s and chop) in a dose dependent manner. Additionally, CTX injection at 75-100 mg·kg-1 could down-regulate gene expressions of anti-oxidative status including nrf2, ucp2, ho-1, gpx3, gstα and cat. Overall results suggested CTX injection induced liver damage which was related to the cytotoxic effect on hepatocytes, decrease of antioxidant capacity, inflammatory response and ERS.
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- Liping Cao
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China.
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Diosmin Mitigates Cyclophosphamide Induced Premature Ovarian Insufficiency in Rat Model. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22063044. [PMID: 33802633 PMCID: PMC8002508 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22063044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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The current study was designed to investigate the protective role of diosmin against cyclophosphamide-induced premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). Female Swiss albino rats received a single intraperitoneal dose of cyclophosphamide (200 mg/kg) followed by 8 mg/kg/day for the next 15 consecutive days either alone or in combination with oral diosmin at 50 or 100 mg/kg. Histopathological examination of ovarian tissues, hormonal assays for follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), estradiol (E2), and anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), assessment of the oxidative stress status, as well as measurement of the relative expression of miRNA-145 and its target genes [vascular endothelial growth factor B (VEGF-B) and regulator of cell cycle (RGC32)] were performed. Diosmin treatment ameliorated the levels of E2, AMH, and oxidative stress markers. Additionally, both low and high diosmin doses significantly reduced the histopathological alterations and nearly preserved the normal ovarian reserve. MiRNA-145 expression was upregulated after treatment with diosmin high dose. miRNA-145 target genes were over-expressed after both low and high diosmin administration. Based on our findings, diosmin has a dose-dependent protective effect against cyclophosphamide-induced ovarian toxicity in rats.
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Kammath AJ, Nair B, P S, Nath LR. Curry versus cancer: Potential of some selected culinary spices against cancer with in vitro, in vivo, and human trials evidences. J Food Biochem 2021; 45:e13285. [PMID: 32524639 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Spices are dietary agents with immense potential for cancer chemo-prevention. A wide variety of spices are extensively used as food flavoring agents which possess potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties due to the presence of certain bio-active compounds in them. In vitro, in vivo studies and clinical trials of selected spices against various types of cancer are being specified in this review. Effect of certain putative dietary spices namely turmeric, clove, garlic, ginger, fennel, black cumin, cinnamon, pepper, saffron, rosemary, and chilli along with its role in cancer are being discussed. Literature search was conducted through PubMed, Google scholar, Science direct, and Scopus using the keywords "spice," "cancer," "natural medicine," "herbal compound," "bioactive compounds." About 4,000 published articles and 127 research papers were considered to grab the brief knowledge on spices and their anticancer potential on a predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Historically, spices and herbs are known for its traditional flavor, odor, and medicinal properties. Intensified risk of chronic and pervasive clinical conditions and increased cost of advanced drug treatments have developed a keen interest among researchers to explore the miscellaneous properties of herbal spices. Cancer is one of the deleterious causes of mortality affecting a huge number of populations worldwide. Arrays of cancer treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy are used to compromise the disease but effective only when the size of the tumor is small. So, an effective treatment need to be developed that produces less side effects and herbal spices are found to be the promising agents. In this review, we illustrate about different in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies of wide range of culinary spices having antineoplastic potential.
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- Adithya J Kammath
- Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India
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- Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India
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- Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India
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- Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India
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Sadek KM, Mahmoud SFE, Zeweil MF, Abouzed TK. Proanthocyanidin alleviates doxorubicin-induced cardiac injury by inhibiting NF-kB pathway and modulating oxidative stress, cell cycle, and fibrogenesis. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2021; 35:e22716. [PMID: 33484087 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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This study investigated the potential mechanism(s) and the signaling pathway(s) underlying the prophylactic effect of proanthocyanidin extract (PE) against doxorubicin (DOX)-induced cardiotoxicity in rats. A total of 32 male albino rats were randomly allocated into four groups. Control rats were orally administrated normal saline. Rats in the second group were orally administrated PE (50 mg/kg bw/once daily) for 4 weeks. Rats in the third group were intraperitoneally injected with DOX (10 mg/kg on Days 3, 9, 15, and 21 of the experiment). Rats in the fourth group were injected with DOX and PE simultaneously for 4 weeks. DOX significantly augmented the levels of serum heart damage biomarkers. In addition, histopathology indicated that DOX-induced cardiac tissue injury upregulated the expression of fibrogenic factors, alpha smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), transforming growth factor β1 (TGF- β1), and p16INK4A . Downregulation of cell proliferation markers, cyclin-dependent kinase-4 (CDK4), and retinoblastoma (Rb) was also observed. Furthermore, DOX-induced oxidative and inflammatory stress resulted in increased cardiac malondialdehyde (MDA), protein carbonyl (PC), interleukin-2 (IL-2), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). Decreased cardiac glutathione (GSH) levels and enzyme activity of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione S-transferase (GST) were observed. Treatment of DOX-induced rat cardiotoxicity with PE normalized serum parameters for the aforementioned parameters and alleviated cardiac tissue structure. Furthermore, reduced cardiac tissue α-SMA and TGF-β1, and increased CDK4 and Rb protein expression, along with the amelioration of oxidative and inflammatory effects were observed. PE attenuates DOX-induced cardiomyocyte inflammation possibly by attenuating the nuclear factor kappa-B (NF- kB) signaling pathway. These results indicate that PE may be useful as a preventative agent against DOX-induced cardiac toxicity.
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- Kadry M Sadek
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafr El-Sheikh University, Damanhour, Egypt
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Nair SK, Eeles C, Ho C, Beri G, Yoo E, Tkachuk D, Tang A, Nijrabi P, Smirnov P, Seo H, Jennen D, Haibe-Kains B. ToxicoDB: an integrated database to mine and visualize large-scale toxicogenomic datasets. Nucleic Acids Res 2020; 48:W455-W462. [PMID: 32421831 PMCID: PMC7319553 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkaa390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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In the past few decades, major initiatives have been launched around the world to address chemical safety testing. These efforts aim to innovate and improve the efficacy of existing methods with the long-term goal of developing new risk assessment paradigms. The transcriptomic and toxicological profiling of mammalian cells has resulted in the creation of multiple toxicogenomic datasets and corresponding tools for analysis. To enable easy access and analysis of these valuable toxicogenomic data, we have developed ToxicoDB (toxicodb.ca), a free and open cloud-based platform integrating data from large in vitro toxicogenomic studies, including gene expression profiles of primary human and rat hepatocytes treated with 231 potential toxicants. To efficiently mine these complex toxicogenomic data, ToxicoDB provides users with harmonized chemical annotations, time- and dose-dependent plots of compounds across datasets, as well as the toxicity-related pathway analysis. The data in ToxicoDB have been generated using our open-source R package, ToxicoGx (github.com/bhklab/ToxicoGx). Altogether, ToxicoDB provides a streamlined process for mining highly organized, curated, and accessible toxicogenomic data that can be ultimately applied to preclinical toxicity studies and further our understanding of adverse outcomes.
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- Sisira Kadambat Nair
- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 0A3, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 0A3, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 0A3, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 0A3, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 0A3, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 0A3, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 0A3, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 0A3, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 0A3, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 0A3, Canada
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- Department of Toxicogenomics, GROW School of Oncology and Development Biology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 0A3, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, Canada.,Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 3A1, Canada.,Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, Canada.,Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, Canada
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The Great Healing Potential Hidden in Plant Preparations of Antioxidant Properties: A Return to Nature? OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2020; 2020:8163868. [PMID: 33101592 PMCID: PMC7569450 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8163868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The application of chemicals in industry and agriculture has contributed to environmental pollution and exposure of living organisms to harmful factors. The development of new pharmaceutical agents enabled successful therapy of various diseases, but their administration may be connected with side effects. Oxidative stress has been found to be involved into etiology of numerous diseases as well as harmful action of drugs and chemicals. For some time, plant origin substances have been studied as potential protective agents alleviating toxicity of various substances and symptoms of diseases. The aim of the current review was to present the diversity of the research performed during the last five years on animal models. The outcomes showed a huge protective potential inherent in plant preparations, including alleviating prooxidative processes, strengthening antioxidant defence, ameliorating immune parameters, and reversing histopathological changes. In many cases, plant origin substances were proved to be comparable or even better than standard drugs. Such findings let us suggest that in the future the plant preparations could make adjuvants or a replacement for pharmaceutical agents. However, the detailed research regarding dose and way of administration as well as the per se effects needs to be performed. In many studies, the last issue was not studied, and in some cases, the deleterious effects have been observed.
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Biological Properties of a Citral-Enriched Fraction of Citrus limon Essential Oil. Foods 2020; 9:foods9091290. [PMID: 32937843 PMCID: PMC7555671 DOI: 10.3390/foods9091290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Lemon essential oil (LEO) is a well-known flavoring agent with versatile biological activities. In the present study, we have isolated and characterized four citral-enriched fractions of winter LEO. We reported that in murine and human macrophages the pre-treatment with a mix of these fractions (Cfr-LEO) reduces the expression of the pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 induced by LPS. In addition, Cfr-LEO counteracts LPS-induced oxidative stress, as shown by the increase in the GSH/GSSG ratio in comparison to cells treated with LPS alone. Overall, the results reported here encourage the application of EO fractions, enriched in citral, in the nutraceutical industry, not only for its organoleptic properties but also for its protective action against inflammation and oxidative stress.
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Abd Rashid N, Hussan F, Hamid A, Adib Ridzuan NR, Halim SASA, Abdul Jalil NA, Najib NHM, Teoh SL, Budin SB. Polygonum minus essential oil modulates cisplatin-induced hepatotoxicity through inflammatory and apoptotic pathways. EXCLI JOURNAL 2020; 19:1246-1265. [PMID: 33122975 PMCID: PMC7590832 DOI: 10.17179/excli2020-2355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis are thought as primary mediators of cisplatin-induced hepatotoxicity. The objective of this study was to determine the protective effect of Polygonum minus essential oil in cisplatin-induced hepatotoxicity. A total of forty-two male rats were randomly divided into seven groups: control, cisplatin, β-caryophyllene 150 mg/kg (BCP), PmEO 100 mg/kg + cisplatin (PmEO100CP), PmEO 200 mg/kg + cisplatin (PmEO200CP), PmEO 400 mg/kg + cisplatin (PmEO400CP) and PmEO 400 mg/kg (PmEO400). Rats in the BCP, PmEO100CP, PmEO200CP, PmEO400CP and PmEO400 group received respective treatment orally for 14 consecutive days prior to cisplatin injection. All animals except for those in the control group and PmEO400 were administered with a single dose of cisplatin (10 mg/kg) intraperitoneally on day 15 and all animals were sacrificed on day 18. PmEO100CP pretreatment protected against cisplatin-induced hepatotoxicity by decreasing CYP2E1 and indicators of oxidative stress including malondialdehyde, 8-OHdG and protein carbonyl which was accompanied by increased antioxidant status (glutathione, glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase and catalase) as compared to cisplatin group. PmEO100CP pretreatment also modulated changes in liver inflammatory markers (TNF-α, IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-10). PmEO100CP administration also notably reduced cisplatin-induced apoptosis significantly as compared to cisplatin group. In conclusion, our results suggested that P. minus essential oil at a dose of 100 mg/kg may protect against cisplatin-induced hepatotoxicity possibly via inhibition of oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis.
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- Norhashima Abd Rashid
- Center for Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Investigative Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Human Biology Department, School of Medicine, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Toxicology and Health Risk Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Center for Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Investigative Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Ameliorative effect of low molecular weight peptides from the head of red shrimp (Solenocera crassicornis) against cyclophosphamide-induced hepatotoxicity in mice. J Funct Foods 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2020.104085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Abdelkhalek NK, Risha E, El-Adl MA, Salama MF, Dawood MAO. Antibacterial and antioxidant activity of clove oil against Streptococcus iniae infection in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and its effect on hepatic hepcidin expression. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 104:478-488. [PMID: 32470509 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2020.05.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This study was designed to evaluate the modulating effect dietary clove essential oil (CL) has on the antioxidant and immunological status of Nile tilapia following Streptococcus iniae (Si) infection. Fish were placed on either control or (1.5 and 3%) CL-supplemented diets for 4 weeks. After sampling, the remaining fish in the control group were divided into 2 groups: an unchallenged (negative control) and an Si-challenged positive control. On the other hand, the remaining fish in CL-supplemented groups were challenged with Si, and mortality was checked for two weeks before the final sampling. Serum immunological parameters, tissue antioxidants, and oxidative stress markers were determined. Moreover, hepatic hepcidin expression was also measured in different groups. The obtained results showed improvements in blood phagocytic, bactericidal, lysozyme, and respiratory burst activities in CL-supplemented fish before and after the Si challenge. Si-challenge caused a remarkable increase in tissue malondialdehyde (MDA) levels that was inhibited by CL supplementation. The activities of glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in tissues were significantly elevated in a dose-dependent manner in CL-supplemented groups in both pre- and post-challenge experiments; renal SOD did not show any differences. Hepatic nitric oxide (NO) level was significantly decreased in CL-supplemented fish in a dose-dependent manner. In the post-challenge experiment, nitrosative stress was apparent in the liver and kidney; however, CL supplementation was sufficient to reverse it. Interestingly, a remarkable induction of the hepatic hepcidin expression was observed in all CL-supplemented groups in the pre-challenge experiment and Si-challenged fish, underscoring the role of CL as an antibacterial through inducing hepatic hepcidin expression to combat S. iniae infection. CL-supplementation was associated with lower mortality rates after Si-challenge, which was more pronounced in CL-3% supplemented fish. In conclusion, our results demonstrate that CL has a potent antioxidant role via increasing antioxidant enzymes' activities and antagonizing lipid peroxidation. Moreover, CL has an immune-stimulant effect by inducing the hepatic hepcidin expression and immunological markers in response to S. iniae infection.
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- Nevien K Abdelkhalek
- Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious and Fish Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt
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Protective effect of Nasturtium officinale R. Br and quercetin against cyclophosphamide-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Mol Biol Rep 2020; 47:5001-5012. [PMID: 32533401 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-020-05556-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Cyclophosphamide (CPA) is used in the management of autoimmune conditions and malignant illnesses. However, its therapeutic use is limited because of its severe side effects, especially hepatotoxicity attributed to oxidative stress. Nasturtium officinale R. Br (watercress or WC) has pharmacological properties, such as anti-inflammation, and antioxidant activities. Therefore, the present study was design to assess effects of WC or its active ingredient, quercetin (QE), against CPA-induced hepatotoxicity. For this study, 49 male Wistar rats (200-250 g) were randomly selected and categorized into seven equal groups. The animals were pre- and post-treated with both hydroalcoholic extract of WC (500 mg/kg) and quercetin (75 mg/kg) for 10 consecutive days, and intraperitoneal administration of CPA (200 mg/kg) was performed on only day 10, one hour before the last dose of WC or quercetin. On day 11, all the animals were sacrificed, and their blood and liver were gathered for evaluation of the liver enzyme, hepatic oxidative stress markers, antioxidant enzymes activity, and hematoxylin and eosin staining. CPA significantly increased malondialdehyde (MDA), protein carbonyl (PCO) and nitric oxide (NO) levels and liver biomarkers. Otherwise, hepatic catalase (CAT), reduced glutathione (GSH), total thiol content (tSH), and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) were considerably lower than the control group. Results showed that WC has the ability to reduce the changes (MDA, PCO, FRAP, CAT, ALT and AST) and QE (MDA, PCO, AST) induced by CPA (p < 0.05). Histopathological finding confirmed the indicated results. These findings propose that WC and QE have protective effect against the CPA-induced hepatotoxicity by decreasing oxidative stress.
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Ahmad R, Khan MA, Srivastava A, Gupta A, Srivastava A, Jafri TR, Siddiqui Z, Chaubey S, Khan T, Srivastava AK. Anticancer Potential of Dietary Natural Products: A Comprehensive Review. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2020; 20:122-236. [DOI: 10.2174/1871520619666191015103712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Revised: 06/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Nature is a rich source of natural drug-like compounds with minimal side effects. Phytochemicals
better known as “Natural Products” are found abundantly in a number of plants. Since time immemorial, spices
have been widely used in Indian cuisine as flavoring and coloring agents. Most of these spices and condiments
are derived from various biodiversity hotspots in India (which contribute 75% of global spice production) and
form the crux of India’s multidiverse and multicultural cuisine. Apart from their aroma, flavor and taste, these
spices and condiments are known to possess several medicinal properties also. Most of these spices are mentioned
in the Ayurveda, the indigenous system of medicine. The antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiproliferative,
antihypertensive and antidiabetic properties of several of these natural products are well documented in
Ayurveda. These phytoconstituemts are known to act as functional immunoboosters, immunomodulators as well
as anti-inflammatory agents. As anticancer agents, their mechanistic action involves cancer cell death via induction
of apoptosis, necrosis and autophagy. The present review provides a comprehensive and collective update
on the potential of 66 commonly used spices as well as their bioactive constituents as anticancer agents. The
review also provides an in-depth update of all major in vitro, in vivo, clinical and pharmacological studies done
on these spices with special emphasis on the potential of these spices and their bioactive constituents as potential
functional foods for prevention, treatment and management of cancer.
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- Rumana Ahmad
- Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Chancellor, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Hardoi Road, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Pathology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Pathology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Integral University, Dasauli, P.O. Bas-ha, Kursi Road, Lucknow 226026, UP, India
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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Zhao M, Zhao H, Deng J, Guo L, Wu B. Role of the CLOCK protein in liver detoxification. Br J Pharmacol 2019; 176:4639-4652. [PMID: 31404943 DOI: 10.1111/bph.14828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Revised: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Whether and how circadian clock proteins regulate drug detoxification are not known. Here, we have assessed the effects of CLOCK (a core circadian clock protein) on drug metabolism and detoxification. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Regulation by CLOCK protein of drug-metabolizing enzymes was assessed using Clock knockout (Clock-/- ) mice and Hepa-1c1c7/AML-12 cells. The relative mRNA and protein levels were determined by qPCR and Western blotting respectively. Toxicity and pharmacokinetic experiments were performed with Clock-/- and wild-type mice after intraperitoneal injection of coumarin or cyclophosphamide. Transcriptional gene regulation was investigated using luciferase reporter, mobility shift, and chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assays. KEY RESULTS Clock deletion disrupted hepatic diurnal expressions of a number of drug-metabolizing enzymes in mice. In particular, CYP2A4/5 expressions were markedly down-regulated, whereas CYP2B10 was up-regulated. Positive regulation of Cyp2a4/5 and negative regulation of Cyp2b10 by CLOCK were confirmed in Hepa-1c1c7 and AML-12 cells. Based on a combination of luciferase reporter, mobility shift, and ChIP assays, we found that CLOCK activated Cyp2a4/5 transcription via specific binding to E-box elements in promoter region and repressed Cyp2b10 transcription through REV-ERBα/β (two target genes of CLOCK and transcriptional repressors of Cyp2b10). Furthermore, Clock ablation sensitized mice to coumarin toxicity by down-regulating CYP2A4/5-mediated metabolism (a detoxification pathway) and to cyclophosphamide toxicity by up-regulating CYP2B10-mediated metabolism (generating the toxic metabolite 4-hydroxycyclophosphamide). CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS CLOCK protein regulates metabolism by the cytochrome P450 family and drug detoxification. The findings improve our understanding of the crosstalk between circadian clock and drug detoxification.
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- Mengjing Zhao
- Research Center for Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Research Center for Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Research Center for Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Research Center for Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Research Center for Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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Namdar F, Bahrami F, Bahari Z, Ghanbari B, Elahi SA, Mohammadi MT. Evaluation of the Effects of Fullerene C60 Nanoparticles on Oxidative Stress Parameters at Liver and Brain of Normal Rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.30699/jambs.27.124.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Brazhnikov DA, Popova TN, Kryl Skii ED, Shulgin KK, Matasova LV, Shikhaliev HS, Popov SS. [Effect of 6-hydroxy-2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline on the intensity of free radical processes and the activity of oxidative metabolism enzymes under toxic liver injury in rats]. BIOMEDIT︠S︡INSKAI︠A︡ KHIMII︠A︡ 2019; 65:331-338. [PMID: 31436175 DOI: 10.18097/pbmc20196504331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The effect of 6-hydroxy-2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline on markers of hepatocytes cytolysis (aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase), parameters reflecting the state of oxidative status (intensity of biochemical luminescence and the content of diene conjugates), and the activity of oxidative metabolism enzymes (aconitate hydratase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, NADP-isocitrate dehydrogenase) was studied in rats with CCl4-induced liver injury. The results obtained in the course of the work demonstrated the ability of the test compound to reduce the severity of oxidative stress and liver cells damage, as well as to change the activity of aconitate hydratase and NADP-generating enzymes in the direction of control values. 6-hydroxy-2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline was more effective in normalizing CCl4-induced changes of the analyzed parameters that Carsil used as a reference compound. The tendency to normalize the state of oxidative status and enzyme activity of oxidative metabolism can attributed to hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties of the tested compound.
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- Voronezh State University, Voronezh, Russia
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- Burdenko Voronezh State Medical University, Voronezh, Russia
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Aladaileh SH, Abukhalil MH, Saghir SAM, Hanieh H, Alfwuaires MA, Almaiman AA, Bin-Jumah M, Mahmoud AM. Galangin Activates Nrf2 Signaling and Attenuates Oxidative Damage, Inflammation, and Apoptosis in a Rat Model of Cyclophosphamide-Induced Hepatotoxicity. Biomolecules 2019; 9:biom9080346. [PMID: 31387329 PMCID: PMC6723184 DOI: 10.3390/biom9080346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Revised: 08/03/2019] [Accepted: 08/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a widely used chemotherapeutic agent; however, its clinical application is limited because of its multi-organ toxicity. Galangin (Gal) is a bioactive flavonoid with promising biological activities. This study investigated the hepatoprotective effect of Gal in CP-induced rats. Rats received Gal (15, 30 and 60 mg/kg/day) for 15 days followed by a single dose of CP at day 16. Cyclophosphamide triggered liver injury characterized by elevated serum transaminases, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and histopathological manifestations. Increased hepatic reactive oxygen species, malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, and oxidative DNA damage along with declined glutathione and antioxidant enzymes were demonstrated in CP-administered rats. CP provoked hepatic nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) phosphorylation and increased mRNA abundance of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) both expression and serum levels. Gal prevented CP-induced liver injury, boosted antioxidants and suppressed oxidative stress, DNA damage, NF-κB phosphorylation and pro-inflammatory mediators. Gal diminished Bax and caspase-3, and increased B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) in liver of CP-administered rats. In addition, Gal increased peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) expression and activated hepatic nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling showed by the increase in Nrf2, NAD(P)H: quinone acceptor oxidoreductase-1 (NQO-1) and heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) in CP-administered rats. These findings suggest that Gal prevents CP hepatotoxicity through activation of Nrf2/HO-1 signaling and attenuation of oxidative damage, inflammation and cell death. Therefore, Gal might represent a promising adjuvant therapy to prevent hepatotoxicity in patients on CP treatment.
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- Saleem H Aladaileh
- Department of Medical Analysis, Princess Aisha Bint Al-Hussein Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an 71111, Jordan
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an 71111, Jordan
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- Department of Medical Analysis, Princess Aisha Bint Al-Hussein Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an 71111, Jordan
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an 71111, Jordan
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- Department of Medical Analysis, Princess Aisha Bint Al-Hussein Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an 71111, Jordan
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- Department of Medical Analysis, Princess Aisha Bint Al-Hussein Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an 71111, Jordan
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an 71111, Jordan
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Applied Medical Sciences, Community College of Unaizah, Qassim University, Buraydah 51431, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 84428, Saudi Arabia
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- Physiology Division, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt.
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Lakshmeesha TR, Kalagatur NK, Mudili V, Mohan CD, Rangappa S, Prasad BD, Ashwini BS, Hashem A, Alqarawi AA, Malik JA, Abd Allah EF, Gupta VK, Siddaiah CN, Niranjana SR. Biofabrication of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles With Syzygium aromaticum Flower Buds Extract and Finding Its Novel Application in Controlling the Growth and Mycotoxins of Fusarium graminearum. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:1244. [PMID: 31249558 PMCID: PMC6582371 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.01244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Fusarium graminearum is a leading plant pathogen that causes Fusarium head blight, stalk rot, and Gibberella ear rot diseases in cereals and posing the immense threat to the microbiological safety of the food. Herein, we report the green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles from Syzygium aromaticum (SaZnO NPs) flower bud extract by combustion method and investigated their application for controlling of growth and mycotoxins of F. graminearum. Formation of SaZnO NPs was confirmed by spectroscopic methods. The electron microscopic (SEM and TEM) analysis revealed the formation of triangular and hexagonal shaped SaZnO NPs with size range 30-40 nm. The synthesized SaZnO NPs reduced the growth and production of deoxynivalenol and zearalenone of F. graminearum in broth culture. Further analysis revealed that treatment of mycelia with SaZnO NPs resulted in the accumulation of ROS in the dose-dependent manner. Also, SaZnO NPs treatment enhanced lipid peroxidation, depleted ergosterol content, and caused detrimental damage to the membrane integrity of fungi. Moreover, SEM observations revealed that the presence of diverged micro-morphology (wrinkled, rough and shrank surface) in the macroconidia treated with SaZnO NPs. Taken together, SaZnO NPs may find a potential application in agriculture and food industries due to their potent antifungal activity.
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- Microbiology Division, Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore, India.,Toxicology and Immunology Division, DRDO-BU-Centre for Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India
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- Toxicology and Immunology Division, DRDO-BU-Centre for Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India
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- Adichunchanagiri Institute for Molecular Medicine, Mandya, India
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Mycology and Plant Disease Survey Department, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Plant Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Plant Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Plant Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
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The Ameliorating Effect of Plasma Protein from Tachypleus tridentatus on Cyclophosphamide-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Mice. Mar Drugs 2019; 17:md17040227. [PMID: 30991714 PMCID: PMC6521031 DOI: 10.3390/md17040227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2019] [Revised: 03/31/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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In the study, the protective effect of plasma protein from Tachypleus tridentatus (PPTT) on acute kidney injury (AKI) and the related molecular mechanisms were first investigated by Western blotting analyses, TdT-mediated dUTP Nick-End Labeling (TUNEL) assay, and immunohistochemistry. It was found that PPTT had an obviously inhibitory effect on Reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cyclophosphamide (CTX)-exposed mice. Furthermore, results demonstrated that the renal cell death mode is due to inducing apoptosis and autophagy inhibited by dose-dependent PPTT in mice treated with CTX by decreasing the protein expression of bax, beclin-1, and LC3 and increasing the expression of bcl-2. Moreover, the p38 MAPK and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways were observed to take part in the PPTT-induced renal cell growth effect by enhancing the upregulation of the expression of Akt and p-Akt as well as the downregulation of the expression of p38 and p-p38, which indicated a PPTT ameliorating effect on AKI CTX-induced in mice through p38 MAPK and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways. Briefly, this article preliminarily studies the mechanism of the PPTT ameliorating effect on AKI CTX-induced in mice, which helps to provide a reference for PPTT clinical application in AKI therapy.
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Zehetner P, Höferl M, Buchbauer G. Essential oil components and cytochrome P450 enzymes: a review. FLAVOUR FRAG J 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ffj.3496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Petra Zehetner
- Department of Pharmaceutical ChemistryFaculty of Life SciencesUniversity of Vienna Vienna Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical ChemistryFaculty of Life SciencesUniversity of Vienna Vienna Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical ChemistryFaculty of Life SciencesUniversity of Vienna Vienna Austria
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Dong L, Sun W, Li F, Shi M, Meng X, Wang C, Meng M, Tang W, Liu H, Wang L, Song L. The harmful effects of acute PM 2.5 exposure to the heart and a novel preventive and therapeutic function of CEOs. Sci Rep 2019; 9:3495. [PMID: 30837634 PMCID: PMC6401085 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-40204-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2018] [Accepted: 02/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Epidemiological researches have demonstrated the relationship between PM2.5 exposure and increased morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular injury. However, no effective therapeutic method was established. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of acute PM2.5 exposure on the mice heart tissue and explore the therapeutic effects of compound essential oils (CEOs) in this model. In this study, after mice were exposed to PM2.5 intratracheally, some obvious histopathological changes as well as some great alterations of proinflammatory cytokines were observed in the heart tissue. The imbalance of oxidative stress, the altered Ca2+ channel related proteins and the increased intracellular free Ca2+ were all involved in the heart impairment and would also be investigated in this model. The CEOs alleviated the heart impairment via its antioxidant effect rather than its anti-inflammatory function because our results revealed that oxidative stress related indicators were restored after CEOs administration. At the same time, increased concentration of intracellular free Ca2+ and ROS induced by PM2.5 were reduced after NAC (N-Acetyl-L-cysteine) administration. These data suggested that the acute PM2.5 exposure would damage heart tissue by inducing the inflammatory response, oxidative stress and intracellular free Ca2+ overload. PM2.5-induced oxidative stress probably increase intracellular free Ca2+ via RYR2 and SERCA2a. CEOs have the potential to be a novel effective and convenient therapeutic method to prevent and treat the acute heart impairment induced by PM2.5 via its antioxidant function.
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- Lu Dong
- College of Medical Laboratory, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Xinyi People's Hospital, Xinyi, 221400, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Medical Laboratory, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Medical Laboratory, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Medical Laboratory, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Medical Laboratory, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Medical Laboratory, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Medical Laboratory, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Medical Laboratory, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Medical Laboratory, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116023, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Medical Laboratory, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China.
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Singh C, Prakash C, Tiwari KN, Mishra SK, Kumar V. Premna integrifolia ameliorates cyclophosphamide-induced hepatotoxicity by modulation of oxidative stress and apoptosis. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 107:634-643. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.08.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2018] [Revised: 08/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/10/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Jeelani R, Chatzicharalampous C, Kohan-Ghadr HR, Awonuga A, Joshi N, Morris RT, Abu-Soud HM. Acrolein, a commonly found environmental toxin, causes oocyte mitochondrial dysfunction and negatively affects embryo development. Free Radic Res 2018; 52:929-938. [PMID: 29886754 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2018.1487559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Recent studies have revealed that acrolein, a commonly found toxin and a potent metabolite of cyclophosphamide (CTX), can cause deterioration of mouse oocyte quality through a mechanism involving the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). We extend these studies to evaluate the effects of acrolein, in varying concentrations, on the oocyte mitochondrial membrane and oocyte apoptosis and its effect on embryo development in vitro. Metaphase II mouse oocytes were exposed for 45 minutes to acrolein and CTX (10 & 25 µM) and mitochondrial dysfunction, a major source of ROS overproduction, was evaluated by the 5,5,6,6-tetrachloro-1,1,3,3-tetraethyl-β-benzimidazolylcarbocyanine iodide (JC-10) mitochondrial membrane potential assay. Treatment with acrolein led to mitochondrial membrane damage as well as induction of apoptosis compared to untreated control (p < 0.05). Similar results were obtained when oocytes were exposed to CTX (p < .05). Subsequently, the effect of acrolein exposure was evaluated by observing in vitro development of embryos after exposure. Acrolein treatment caused higher proportions of arrested and poor-quality embryos, evidenced by irregular cleavage, severe asymmetry of blastomeres, presence of large percentage of anuclear fragments, and dark granularity of the cytoplasm. Development at various durations in culture revealed that optimal embryo growth was significantly inhibited in a dose dependent manner, when compared to control (p < .05). A global model that links acrolein accumulation, generation of ROS, and mitochondrial dysfunction and their effect on oocyte and embryo quality is discussed further. Collectively, understanding the mechanism by which CTX and acrolein impact fertility is helpful in finding potential alternative or supplemental treatment options.
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- Roohi Jeelani
- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the CS Mott Center for Human Growth and Development , Wayne State University School of Medicine , Detroit , Michigan , USA
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the CS Mott Center for Human Growth and Development , Wayne State University School of Medicine , Detroit , Michigan , USA
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the CS Mott Center for Human Growth and Development , Wayne State University School of Medicine , Detroit , Michigan , USA
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the CS Mott Center for Human Growth and Development , Wayne State University School of Medicine , Detroit , Michigan , USA
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- b Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Wayne State University , Detroit , Michigan , USA
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the CS Mott Center for Human Growth and Development , Wayne State University School of Medicine , Detroit , Michigan , USA.,c Karmanos Cancer Institute , Detroit , Michigan , USA
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the CS Mott Center for Human Growth and Development , Wayne State University School of Medicine , Detroit , Michigan , USA.,d Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Biochemistry , Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit , Michigan , USA
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Ya P, Xu H, Ma Y, Fang M, Yan X, Zhou J, Li F. Liver injury induced in Balb/c mice by PM2.5 exposure and its alleviation by compound essential oils. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 105:590-598. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2018] [Revised: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 06/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Fan S, Huang X, Wang S, Li C, Zhang Z, Xie M, Nie S. Combinatorial usage of fungal polysaccharides from Cordyceps sinensis and Ganoderma atrum ameliorate drug-induced liver injury in mice. Food Chem Toxicol 2018; 119:66-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2018.05.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2018] [Revised: 05/06/2018] [Accepted: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Sheweita SA, Almasmari AA, El-Banna SG. Tramadol-induced hepato- and nephrotoxicity in rats: Role of Curcumin and Gallic acid as antioxidants. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0202110. [PMID: 30110401 PMCID: PMC6093657 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0202110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2018] [Accepted: 07/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Tramadol is an analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain caused by cancer, osteoarthritis, and other musculoskeletal diseases. Cytochrome P450 system metabolizes tramadol and induces oxidative stress in different organs. Therefore, the present study aims at investigating the changes in the activities and the protein expressions of CYPs isozymes (2E1, 3A4, 2B1/2), antioxidants status, free radicals levels after pretreatment of rats with Curcumin and/or Gallic as single- and/or repeated-doses before administration of tramadol. In repeated-dose treatments of rats with tramadol, the activities of cytochrome P450, cytochrome b5, and NADPH-cytochrome-c-reductase, and the antioxidant enzymes including glutathione reductase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione S-transferase, catalase, superoxide dismutase, and levels of glutathione were inhibited in the liver and the kidney of rats. Interestingly, such changes caused by tramadol restored to their normal levels after pretreatment of rats with either Curcumin and/or Gallic acid. On the other hand, repeated-dose treatment of rats with tramadol increased the activities of both dimethylnitrosamine N-demethylase I (DMN-dI), and aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase (AHH) compared to the control group. However, pretreatment of rats with Curcumin and/or Gallic acid prior to administration of tramadol restored the inhibited DMN-dI activity and its protein expression (CYP 2E1) to their normal levels. On the other hand, tramadol inhibited the activity of ethoxycoumarin O-deethylase (ECOD) and suppressed its protein marker expression (CYP2B1/2), whereas Curcumin, Gallic acid and/or their mixture restored such changes to their normal levels. In conclusion, Curcumin and/or Gallic acid alleviated the adverse effects caused by tramadol. In addition, patients should be advice to take Curcumin and/or Gallic acid prior to tramadol treatment to alleviate the hepatic and renal toxicities caused by tramadol.
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- Salah A. Sheweita
- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandra, Egypt
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandra, Egypt
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- Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandra, Egypt
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Ogaly HA, Eltablawy NA, Abd-Elsalam RM. Antifibrogenic Influence of Mentha piperita L. Essential Oil against CCl 4-Induced Liver Fibrosis in Rats. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2018; 2018:4039753. [PMID: 29849890 PMCID: PMC5933010 DOI: 10.1155/2018/4039753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Revised: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Essential oils of some aromatic plants provide an effective nonmedicinal option to control liver fibrosis. Mentha piperita L. essential oil (MPEO) have been reported to possess protective effects against hepatotoxicity. However, its effect against liver fibrosis remains unknown. The present study investigated the antifibrogenic potential of MPEO and its underlying mechanisms. Forty male rats divided into 4 groups were used: group 1 served as normal control, group 2 (liver fibrosis) received CCl4 (2.5 mL/kg, IP, twice weekly) for 8 weeks, group 3 concurrently received CCl4 plus MPEO (50 mg/kg, IP, daily, from the 3rd week), and group 4 received MPEO only. MPOE significantly improved the liver injury markers, lipid peroxidation (LPO), antioxidant capacity, CYP2E1 gene expressionand liver histology. Furthermore, MPOE ameliorated liver fibrosis as evidenced by the reduced expression of desmin, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), and SMAD3 proteins. In addition, MPOE counteracted the p53 upregulation induced by CCl4 at both mRNA and protein levels. In conclusion, MPOE could effectively attenuate hepatic fibrosis mainly through improving the redox status, suppressing p53 and subsequently modulating TGF-β1 and SMAD3 protein expression. These data promote the use of MPOE as a promising approach in antifibrotic therapy.
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- Hanan A. Ogaly
- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry Division, National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Wang F, Wu Y, Xie X, Sun J, Chen W. Essential role of nuclear receptors for the evaluation of the benefits of bioactive herbal extracts on liver function. Pharmacotherapy 2018; 99:798-809. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Revised: 12/29/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Lima GC, Vasconcelos YDAG, de Santana Souza MT, Oliveira AS, Bomfim RR, de Albuquerque Júnior RLC, Camargo EA, Portella VG, Coelho-de-Souza AN, Diniz LRL. Hepatoprotective Effect of Essential Oils from Hyptis crenata in Sepsis-Induced Liver Dysfunction. J Med Food 2018; 21:709-715. [PMID: 29489449 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2017.0125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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No specific therapeutics are available for the treatment of sepsis-induced liver dysfunction, a clinical complication strongly associated with the high mortality rate of septic patients. This study investigated the effect of the essential oil of Hyptis crenata (EOHc), a lamiaceae plant used to treat liver disturbances in Brazilian folk medicine, on liver function during early sepsis. Sepsis was induced by the cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) model. Rats were divided into four groups: Sham, Sham+EOHc, CLP, and CLP+EOHc. EOHc (300 mg/kg) was orally administered 12 and 24 h after surgery. The animals were sacrificed for blood collection and liver tissue samples 48 h after surgery. Hepatic function was evaluated by measuring serum bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase, and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels. The levels of malondialdehyde and the activity of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and GSH peroxidase (GSH-Px) were measured for assessment of oxidative stress. Liver morphology was analyzed by hematoxylin and eosin staining. EOHc normalized serum ALP, ALT, and bilirubin levels and inhibited morphological changes. In addition, we observed that EOHc inhibited elevation in hepatic lipid peroxidation and reduction of the glutathione peroxidase activity induced by sepsis. Our data show that EOHc plays a protective effect against liver injury induced by sepsis.
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- Glauber Cruz Lima
- 1 Department of Physiology, Superior Institute of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Ceará , Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- 2 Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe , São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- 1 Department of Physiology, Superior Institute of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Ceará , Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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Flavonoid fraction of Cajanus cajan prohibited the mutagenic properties of cyclophosphamide in mice in vivo. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2018; 826:1-5. [PMID: 29412864 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2017.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2017] [Revised: 11/24/2017] [Accepted: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Cajanus cajan (L.) is a Pigeon pea cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas. It contains many bioactive components. The present study aimed to assess the antimutagenic efficacy of a flavonoid fraction of Cajanus cajan (FFCC) to reduce cytotoxicity and genotoxicity induced by cyclophosphamide (CP). We assessed genotoxic and cytotoxic effects using chromosome aberration, in mouse bone-marrow cells and spermatocytes, cell viability and DNA damage, in mouse bone-marrow cells. Animals received FFCC at concentrations 50,100 and 200 mg/kg b wt by oral gavage, and injected simultaneously with CP (20 mg/kg b wt) for 24 h. The results revealed that FFCC was safe and its effect was normal compared to control group. Moreover, we observed significant inhibition of CP-induced chromosome abnormalities in both, somatic and germ, cells (p ≪ 0.05) after concurrent administration of different concentrations of FFCC and CP. FFCC reduced chromosome aberrations by 14.29%, 25.21% and 28.57% in somatic cells, and 25.35%, 35.21% and 49.29% in germ cells after simultaneous treatment with CP respectively. Additionally, FFCC improved the cell viability of bone-marrow cells in a concentration-dependent manner when administered concurrently with CP. Similarly, FFCC diminished DNA damage (p ≪ 0.05) in CP-treated animals. The inhibitory index of tail DNA (%) reached 90.6% at the highest concentration of FFCC when administered simultaneously with CP. In conclusion, the flavonoid extract improved cell viability and protected animal cells from the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects exhibited by CP. Cajanus cajan flavonoids might contain the antioxidant bioactivity that effectively lessened chromosome aberrations and DNA damage induced by mutagenic agents.
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Hamzeh M, Hosseinimehr SJ, Khalatbary AR, Mohammadi HR, Dashti A, Amiri FT. Atorvastatin mitigates cyclophosphamide-induced hepatotoxicity via suppression of oxidative stress and apoptosis in rat model. Res Pharm Sci 2018; 13:440-449. [PMID: 30271446 PMCID: PMC6082033 DOI: 10.4103/1735-5362.236837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Cyclophosphamide (CP), as a chemotherapy drug, induces hepatotoxicity through causing oxidative stress. Atorvastatin (ATV) at a low dose has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The present study was designed to investigate the protective effects of ATV against CP-induced hepatotoxicity in rat. In this experimental study, 32 rats were treated with ATV orally at a dose of 10 mg/kg for 10 consecutive days, 5 days before and 5 days after the administration of a single intraperitoneal injection of CP (150 mg/kg). The hepatoprotective effect of ATV was evaluated by measuring liver function markers, oxidative markers, histological and immunohistochemical assays. The biochemical results showed that administration of CP increased hepatic biomarkers enzymes as aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels. CP increased malondialdehyde (MDA), protein carbonyl (PC) and decreased glutathione (GSH) content in rats. Moreover, administration of CP was associated with periportal leucocyte infiltration, dilation sinusoids, hepatocyte vacuolation, congestion and hemorrhage in livers of rats. CP significantly increased immunoreactivity of caspase-3 as a marker of apoptosis in liver tissue. ATV markedly mitigated liver injury through reduction in oxidative stress biomarkers, histopathological findings and apoptosis. The antioxidant and anti-apoptotic activities of ATV are main proposed mechanisms involved in its hepatoprotective effects against CP-induced hepatic injury.
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- Maedeh Hamzeh
- Department of Anatomy and Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, I.R. Iran.,Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Radiopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Anatomy and Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, I.R. Iran.,Pharmacutical Science Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, I.R. Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, I.R. Iran.,Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Anatomy and Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, I.R. Iran
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Wang XY, Li D, Zhou PP, Jin M, Ju XL. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells alleviate cyclophosphamide-induced liver injury in rats. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2017; 25:2956-2966. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v25.i33.2956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To assess the effect of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) on cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced liver injury.
METHODS UC-MSCs were isolated from the human umbilical cord. Male SD rats were randomly divided into three groups: control group, CTX group, and CTX + UC-MSC group. The CTX group and CTX + UC-MSC group were intraperitoneally injected with CTX. After that, the control group and CTX group were injected with water via the tail vein, and the CTX + UC-MSC group was injected with MSCs via the tail vein. Six rats of each group were selected randomly and sacrificed at different time points. Blood samples were taken to measure serum alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and total bilirubin (TBIL). Liver tissues were collected for biochemical assays of malondialdehyde (MDA), lipid peroxide (LPO), NO, glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX), and total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD). qPCR was used to test the expression of Bcl-2, Bax, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) A. Histological examination (HE straining) and immunohistochemical staining for α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and Ki-67 were also performed.
RESULTS Compared with the control group, the levels of ALT, AST, ALP, and TBIL were significantly higher, the SOD, GSH, and GSH-PX contents were significantly lower, MDA, LPO, and NO were significantly higher, cell apoptosis significantly increased, and the expression of VEGFA significantly decreased in the CTX group. Compared with the CTX group, the ALT, AST, ALP, and TBIL were significantly lower, the SOD, GSH, and GSH-PX contents were significantly higher, and MDA, LPO, and NO were significantly lower in the CTX + UC-MSC group (P < 0.05). The expression of Bax was lower and Bcl-2 and VEGFA expression was higher in the CTX + UC-MSC group than in the CTX group (P < 0.05). Pathological analysis showed that liver status was better in the CTX + UC-MSC group than in the CTX group. The α-SMA+ cells in the CTX + UC-MSC group were less than and Ki-67+ cells were more than those in the CTX group (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION UC-MSCs injected via the tail vein could alleviate CTX-induced hepatotoxicity in rats.
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- Xiao-Yuan Wang
- Department of Pediatrics, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Ji'nan 250012, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Ji'nan 250012, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Ji'nan 250012, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Ji'nan 250012, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Ji'nan 250012, Shandong Province, China
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Jeelani R, Khan SN, Shaeib F, Kohan-Ghadr HR, Aldhaheri SR, Najafi T, Thakur M, Morris R, Abu-Soud HM. Cyclophosphamide and acrolein induced oxidative stress leading to deterioration of metaphase II mouse oocyte quality. Free Radic Biol Med 2017; 110:11-18. [PMID: 28499912 PMCID: PMC6854673 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2017.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2016] [Revised: 05/03/2017] [Accepted: 05/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Cyclophosphamide (CTX) is a chemotherapeutic agent widely used to treat ovarian, breast, and hematological cancers as well as autoimmune disorders. Such chemotherapy is associated with reproductive failure and premature ovarian insufficiency. The mechanism by which CTX and/or its main metabolite, acrolein, affect female fertility remains unclear, but it is thought to be caused by an overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Here, we investigated the effect of CTX on metaphase II mouse oocytes obtained from treated animals (120mg/kg, 24h of single treatment), and oocytes directly exposed to increasing concentrations of CTX and acrolein (n=480; 0, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100μM) with and without cumulus cells (CCs) for 45min which correlates to the time of maximum peak plasma concentrations after administration. Oocytes were fixed and subjected to indirect immunofluorescence and were scored based on microtubule spindle structure (MT) and chromosomal alignment (CH). Generation of ROS was evaluated using the Cellular Reactive Oxygen Species Detection Assay Kit. Deterioration of oocyte quality was noted when oocytes were obtained from CTX treated mice along with CTX and acrolein treated oocytes in a dose-dependent manner as shown by an increase in poor scores. Acrolein had an impact at a significantly lower level as compared to CTX, plateau at 10μM versus 50μM, respectively. These variation is are associated with the higher amount of ROS generated with acrolein exposure as compared to CTX (p<0.05). Utilization of antioxidant therapy and acrolein scavengers may mitigate the damaging effects of these compounds and help women undergoing such treatment.
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- Roohi Jeelani
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA; Division of Genetic, Genomic and Metabolic Disorders, Department of Pediatrics and Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA; Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA.
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Goudarzi M, Khodayar MJ, Hosseini Tabatabaei SMT, Ghaznavi H, Fatemi I, Mehrzadi S. Pretreatment with melatonin protects against cyclophosphamide-induced oxidative stress and renal damage in mice. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2017; 31:625-635. [DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2017] [Revised: 06/29/2017] [Accepted: 07/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Mehdi Goudarzi
- Department of Toxicology; School of Pharmacy; Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences; Ahvaz Iran
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- Department of Toxicology; School of Pharmacy; Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences; Ahvaz Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center; Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences; Rafsanjan Iran
- Physiology and Pharmacology Department; Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences; Rafsanjan Iran
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- Razi Drug Research Center; Iran University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
- Health Promotion Research Center; Iran University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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Catalani S, Palma F, Battistelli S, Benedetti S. Oxidative stress and apoptosis induction in human thyroid carcinoma cells exposed to the essential oil from Pistacia lentiscus aerial parts. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0172138. [PMID: 28196126 PMCID: PMC5308852 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0172138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Accepted: 01/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Essential oils from the aerial parts (leaves, twigs and berries) of Pistacia lentiscus (PLEO) have been well characterized for their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties; however, poor information exists on their potential anticancer activity. Methods Increasing concentrations of PLEO (0.01–0.1% v/v, 80–800 μg/ml) were administered to a wide variety of cultured cancer cells from breast, cervix, colon, liver, lung, prostate, and thyroid carcinomas. Fibroblasts were also included as healthy control cells. Cell viability was monitored by WST-8 assay up to 72 hours after PLEO administration. The intracellular formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), the induction of apoptosis, and the enhancement of chemotherapeutic drug cytotoxicity by PLEO were further investigated in the most responsive cancer cell line. Results A dose-dependent reduction of tumor cell viability was observed upon PLEO exposure; while no cytotoxic effect was revealed in healthy fibroblasts. FTC-133 thyroid cancer cells were found to be the most sensitive cells to PLEO treatment; accordingly, an intracellular accumulation of ROS and an activation of both the extrinsic and intrinsic apoptotic pathways were evidenced in FTC-133 cells after PLEO administration. Furthermore, the cytotoxic effect of the antineoplastic drugs cisplatin, 5-fluorouracil and etoposide was enhanced in PLEO-exposed FTC-133 cells. Conclusion Taking into account its mode of action, PLEO might be considered as a promising source of natural antitumor agents which might have therapeutic potential in integrated oncology.
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- Simona Catalani
- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Section of Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Urbino “Carlo Bo”, Urbino, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Section of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Urbino “Carlo Bo”, Urbino, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Section of Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Urbino “Carlo Bo”, Urbino, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Section of Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Urbino “Carlo Bo”, Urbino, Italy
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Huang JQ, Pang MR, Li GY, Wang N, Jin L, Zhang Y. Alleviation of cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression in mice by naturally acetylated hemicellulose from bamboo shavings. FOOD AGR IMMUNOL 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/09540105.2016.1272553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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- Ju-qing Huang
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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