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Jiang M, Zhang GH, Yu Y, Zhao YH, Liu J, Zeng Q, Feng MY, Ye F, Xiong DS, Wang L, Zhang YN, Yu L, Wei JJ, He LB, Zhi W, Du XR, Li NJ, Han CL, Yan HQ, Zhou ZT, Miao YB, Wang W, Liu WX. De novo design of a nanoregulator for the dynamic restoration of ovarian tissue in cryopreservation and transplantation. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:330. [PMID: 38862987 PMCID: PMC11167790 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02602-5] [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: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
Abstract
The cryopreservation and transplantation of ovarian tissue underscore its paramount importance in safeguarding reproductive capacity and ameliorating reproductive disorders. However, challenges persist in ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation (OTC-T), including the risk of tissue damage and dysfunction. Consequently, there has been a compelling exploration into the realm of nanoregulators to refine and enhance these procedures. This review embarks on a meticulous examination of the intricate anatomical structure of the ovary and its microenvironment, thereby establishing a robust groundwork for the development of nanomodulators. It systematically categorizes nanoregulators and delves deeply into their functions and mechanisms, meticulously tailored for optimizing ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation. Furthermore, the review imparts valuable insights into the practical applications and obstacles encountered in clinical settings associated with OTC-T. Moreover, the review advocates for the utilization of microbially derived nanomodulators as a potent therapeutic intervention in ovarian tissue cryopreservation. The progression of these approaches holds the promise of seamlessly integrating nanoregulators into OTC-T practices, thereby heralding a new era of expansive applications and auspicious prospects in this pivotal domain.
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Affiliation(s)
- Min Jiang
- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610045, China
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, Sichuan, China
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- School of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610083, China
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610045, China
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610045, China
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, Sichuan, China
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, Sichuan, China
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, Sichuan, China
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- School of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610083, China
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Haematology, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610000, China.
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- Department of Haematology, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610000, China.
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, Sichuan, China.
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610045, China.
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Kardan T, Mohammadi R, Tukmechi A, Mohammadi V. Curcumin-Polyethylene Glycol Loaded on Chitosan-Gelatin Nanoparticles Enhances Infected Wound Healing. INT J LOW EXTR WOUND 2024:15347346241251734. [PMID: 38755962 DOI: 10.1177/15347346241251734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate effects of curcumin-polyethylene glycol loaded on chitosan-gelatin nanoparticles (C-PEG-CGNPs) on healing of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)-infected wounds in rat as a model study. Forty male Wistar rats were randomized into 5 groups of 8 animals each. In CNTRL group, no infected/no treated wounds were covered with sterile saline 0.9% solution (0.1 mL). In MRSA group, MRSA-infected wounds were only treated with sterile saline 0.9% solution (0.1 mL). In MRSA/CP group, 0.1 mL curcumin nanoparticles (1 mg/mL) was applied topically to treat MRSA-infected wounds. In MRSA/CG group, 0.1 mL CG (1 mg/mL) was applied topically to treat MRSA-infected wounds. In MRSA/CP-CG group, 0.1 mL CP-CG (1 mg/mL) was applied topically to treat MRSA-infected wounds. Microbiological examination; planimetric, biochemical, histological, morphometric studies, angiogenesis, hydroxyproline levels, and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction for caspase 3, Bcl-2, and p53 showed significant difference between rats in MRSA/CP-CG group in comparison with other groups (P < .05). Accelerated and improved healing in wounds infected with MRSA were observed in animals treated with C-PEG-CGNPs. Via increasing solubility of curcumin in C-PEG-CGNP, this harmless and easily available composition could be considered to be topically applied in infected wounds.
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- Tara Kardan
- Department of Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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Barroso PAA, Nascimento DR, Lima Neto MFD, De Assis EIT, Figueira CS, Silva JRV. Therapeutic potential of nanotechnology in reproduction disorders and possible limitations. ZYGOTE 2023; 31:433-440. [PMID: 37537957 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199423000424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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One of the prominent peculiarities of nanoparticles (NPs) is their ability to cross biological barriers. Therefore, the development of NPs with different properties has great therapeutic potential in the area of reproduction because the association of drugs, hormones and other compounds with NPs represents an alternative for delivering substances directly at a specific site and for treatment of reproductive problems. Additionally, lipid-based NPs can be taken up by the tissues of patients with ovarian failure, deep endometriosis, testicular dysfunctions, etc., opening up new perspectives for the treatment of these diseases. The development of nanomaterials with specific size, shape, ligand density and charge certainly will contribute to the next generation of therapies to solve fertility problems in humans. Therefore, this review discusses the potential of NPs to treat reproductive disorders, as well as to regulate the levels of the associated hormones. The possible limitations of the clinical use of NPs are also highlighted.
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- Pedro Alves Aguiar Barroso
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceará - UFC, Sobral-CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceará - UFC, Sobral-CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceará - UFC, Sobral-CE, Brazil
- Research Center of Animal Experimentation (NUPEX), Federal University of Ceará - UFC, Sobral-CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceará - UFC, Sobral-CE, Brazil
- Research Center of Animal Experimentation (NUPEX), Federal University of Ceará - UFC, Sobral-CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Material Engineering and Simulation of Sobral (LEMSS), Federal University of Ceará - UFC, Sobral-CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceará - UFC, Sobral-CE, Brazil
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Beneficial effects of curcumin in the diabetic rat ovary: a stereological and biochemical study. Histochem Cell Biol 2022; 159:401-430. [PMID: 36534194 DOI: 10.1007/s00418-022-02171-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of curcumin treatment on ovaries at different periods of the diabetes disease. Fifty-six female Wistar albino rats (250-300 g) aged 12 weeks were divided into seven groups. No treatment was applied to the control group. The sham group was given 5 mL/kg of corn oil, and the curcumin group 30 mg/kg curcumin. In the diabetes mellitus (DM) groups, diabetes was induced by a single intraperitoneal dose of 50 mg/kg streptozotocin (STZ). The DM-treated groups received 30 mg/kg curcumin after either 7 days (DC1 group) or 21 days (DC2 group), or simultaneously with STZ injection (DC3 group). Number of follicles in the ovaries was estimated using stereological method. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels and catalase (CAT) activity were measured in serum specimens. We found that follicle number and volume of corpus luteum, blood vessel, and cortex, gonadosomatic index, and FSH and SOD levels all decreased significantly in diabetic ovaries, while relative weight loss, connective tissue volume, and CAT activity increased (p < 0.01). Curcumin treatment had a protective effect on the number of primordial follicles in the DC2 group and on antral follicle numbers in the DC3 group. Curcumin also exhibited positive effects on CAT activity and SOD levels, blood glucose levels, and corpus luteum, connective tissue, and blood vessel volumes in the DC2 and DC3 groups. Curcumin also ameliorated FSH levels in the DC1 and DC3 groups (p < 0.01). These findings suggest that curcumin exhibits protective effects on ovarian structures and folliculogenesis, especially when used concurrently with the development of diabetes or in later stages of the disease.
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Mohamadian M, Parsamanesh N, Chiti H, Sathyapalan T, Sahebkar A. Protective effects of curcumin on ischemia/reperfusion injury. Phytother Res 2022; 36:4299-4324. [PMID: 36123613 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury is a term used to describe phenomena connected to the dysfunction of various tissue damage due to reperfusion after ischemic injury. While I/R may result in systemic inflammatory response syndrome or multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, there is still a long way to improve therapeutic outcomes. A number of cellular metabolic and ultrastructural alterations occur by prolonged ischemia. Ischemia increases the expression of proinflammatory gene products and bioactive substances within the endothelium, such as cytokines, leukocytes, and adhesion molecules, even as suppressing the expression of other "protective" gene products and substances, such as thrombomodulin and constitutive nitric oxide synthase (e.g., prostacyclin, nitric oxide [NO]). Curcumin is the primary phenolic pigment derived from turmeric, the powdered rhizome of Curcuma longa. Numerous studies have shown that curcumin has strong antiinflammatory and antioxidant characteristics. It also prevents lipid peroxidation and scavenges free radicals like superoxide anion, singlet oxygen, NO, and hydroxyl. In our study, we highlight the mechanisms of protective effects of curcumin against I/R injury in various organs.
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- Malihe Mohamadian
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Zanjan Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Zanjan Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Academic Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, UK
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,School of Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.,Department of Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Gao F, Qiu X, Wang K, Shao C, Jin W, Zhang Z, Xu X. Targeting the Hepatic Microenvironment to Improve Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury: New Insights into the Immune and Metabolic Compartments. Aging Dis 2022; 13:1196-1214. [PMID: 35855339 PMCID: PMC9286916 DOI: 10.14336/ad.2022.0109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) is mainly characterized by high activation of immune inflammatory responses and metabolic responses. Understanding the molecular and metabolic mechanisms underlying development of hepatic IRI is critical for developing effective therapies for hepatic IRI. Recent advances in research have improved our understanding of the pathogenesis of IRI. During IRI, hepatocyte injury and inflammatory responses are mediated by crosstalk between the immune cells and metabolic components. This crosstalk can be targeted to treat or reverse hepatic IRI. Thus, a deep understanding of hepatic microenvironment, especially the immune and metabolic responses, can reveal new therapeutic opportunities for hepatic IRI. In this review, we describe important cells in the liver microenvironment (especially non-parenchymal cells) that regulate immune inflammatory responses. The role of metabolic components in the diagnosis and prevention of hepatic IRI are discussed. Furthermore, recent updated therapeutic strategies based on the hepatic microenvironment, including immune cells and metabolic components, are highlighted.
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- Fengqiang Gao
- 1Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Center for Integrated Oncology and Precision Medicine, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,6Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- 1Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Center for Integrated Oncology and Precision Medicine, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,6Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- 1Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Center for Integrated Oncology and Precision Medicine, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- 7Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Lishui Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Lishui, China
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- 8Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
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- 6Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- 1Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Center for Integrated Oncology and Precision Medicine, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,2Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou, China.,3Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,4NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, China.,5Institute of Organ Transplantation, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Ali FF, Mokhemer SA, Elroby Ali DM. Administration of hemin ameliorates ovarian ischemia reperfusion injury via modulation of heme oxygenase-1 and p-JNK/p-NF-κBp65/iNOS signaling pathway. Life Sci 2022; 296:120431. [PMID: 35218766 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120431] [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: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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AIMS Ovarian torsion is the fifth common gynecological emergency that can affect females of all ages particularly during reproductive age and its management by detorsion leads to ovarian ischemia reperfusion (IR) injury. Therefore, prophylactic measures are required to protect the ovarian function after detorsion. So that, our study aimed to assess the effect and underlying mechanisms of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) inducer; hemin against ovarian damage induced by IR injury in rats. MAIN METHODS Female rats were divided into: sham group, hemin group, ovarian IR (OIR) groups with and without hemin treatment. Serum levels of reduced glutathione (GSH) and interleukin 1 β (IL-1β) were measured in addition to ovarian levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Ovarian phospho-Janus kinase (p-JNK) levels and gene expressions of HO-1 and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) were determined. Moreover, histopathological changes and expressions of phospho-nuclear factor kappa B p65 (p-NF-κB p65) and cleaved caspase-3 were done. KEY FINDINGS Treatment of OIR rats with hemin led to significant attenuation of ovarian damage through histological examination which was associated with significant increase in ovarian expression of HO-1, ovarian SOD and serum GSH levels with significant decrease in ovarian p-JNK levels, expressions of p-NF-κB p65, iNOS and cleaved caspase-3 in addition to serum IL-1β levels. SIGNIFICANCE The protective effect of hemin can be attributed to the increased expression of HO-1 which showed antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic effects. Therefore, hemin can be administered to prevent ovarian IR injury which occurs after detorsion.
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- Fatma F Ali
- Medical Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.
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- Histology and Cell Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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Tayfeh-Ebrahimi R, Amniattalab A, Mohammadi R. Evaluation of Effect of Biologically Synthesized Ethanolic Extract of Propolis-Loaded Poly(-Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid) Nanoparticles on Wound Healing in Diabetic Rats. INT J LOW EXTR WOUND 2022:15347346211073224. [PMID: 35001685 DOI: 10.1177/15347346211073224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Wound healing is interaction of a complex cascade of cellular/biochemical actions leading to restoration of structural and functional integrity with regain of injured tissues strength. This study was aimed at evaluation of application of ethanolic extract of propolis-loaded poly(-lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles (EEP-PLGA NPs) on wound healing in diabetic rats. Sixty rats were randomized into four groups of 15 rats each: In control group (Control) diabetic wound was treated with normal saline. In Carrier 1 group diabetic wound was treated with PLGA nanoparticles based solution. In Carrier 2 group the diabetic wound was treated with EEP. In Treatment group animals received EEP-PLGA NPs on the wound. Wound size was measured on 7, 14 and 21 days after surgery. The expression of p53, bcl-2, Caspase III, were evaluated using reverse-transcription PCR and Immunohistochemical staining. The Treatment group had significantly reduced the wound size compared to other groups (P = 0.001). histological and morphometric studies, and mean rank of the qualitative studies demonstrated that there was significant difference between Treatment group and other groups (P < .05). Observations demonstrated that ethanolic extract of propolis-loaded PLGA nanoparticles significantly shortened the inflammatory phase and accelerated the cellular proliferation. Accordingly, the animals in Treatment group revealed significantly (P < .05) higher fibroblast distribution/one mm2 of wound area and rapid re epithelialization. The mRNA levels of bcl-2, p53 and caspase III were remarkably (P < .05) higher in Treatment group compared to control and animals. The immunohistochemical analyzes confirmed the RT-PCR findings. EEP-PLGA NPs offered potential advantages in wound healing acceleration and improvement through angiogenesis stimulation, fibroblast proliferation and granulation tissue formation in early days of healing phases, acceleration in diabetic wound repair associated with earlier wound contraction and stability of damaged area by rearrangement of granulation tissue and collagen fibers.
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- Reza Tayfeh-Ebrahimi
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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Accelerative Effect of Cinnamon Nanoparticles as well as HAMLET on Healing of Wounds Infected with MRSA in Diabetic Rats. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2021:9984540. [PMID: 34993250 PMCID: PMC8727163 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9984540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of cinnamon nanoparticles (CNPs) on healing of wounds infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aurous with human alpha-lactalbumin made lethal to tumor cells sensitization in diabetic rats. Methods We included fifty diabetic male rats and divided them into 5 groups. There were 10 rats in each group as follows: CONTROL group: we did not infect the CONTROL group. The wound was only covered with sterile saline 0.9% solution (0.1 mL). INFCTD group: in this group, the wounds were infected with MRSA and covered with sterile saline 0.9% solution (0.1 mL). INFCTD-HMLT group: in this group, the wounds were infected with MRSA and HAMLET (100 μg). INFCTD-CNM group: in this group, the wounds were infected with MRSA and 0.1 mL CNPs (1 mg/mL) were applied topically to wounds. INFCTD-HMLT-CNM group: in this group, the wounds were infected with MRSA, HAMLET (100 μg), and 0.1 mL CNPs (1 mg/mL). Results Bacteriology, wound area reduction measurements, biochemistry, histomorphometrical studies, hydroxyproline levels, and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction for caspase-3, Bcl-2, and p53 showed significant difference between rats in the INFCTD-HMT-CNM group in comparison with other groups (P < 0.05). Conclusions Accelerated healing of diabetic wounds infected with MRSA showed that local application of cinnamon nanoparticles along with HAMLET sensitization on S. aureus-infected wound could be taken into consideration.
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Dincer B, Cinar I, Yayla M, Toktay E. Evaluation of the protective effects of gossypin for ischemia/reperfusion injury in ovary tissue. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2021; 48:748-756. [PMID: 34931736 DOI: 10.1111/jog.15127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM Ovarian ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury is a serious gynecological condition that affects women of reproductive age and reduces ovarian reserve. Management of I/R injury with detorsion causes reperfusion damage, in which oxidative stress plays a central role. This study aimed to investigate whether the gossypin (GOS) with antioxidant properties, a flavonoid, has beneficial effects on the biochemical, molecular, and histopathological aspects of ovarian I/R injury. METHODS Thirty-three female Balb/c mice were randomly divided into five groups as follows: Healthy (Sham-operated control group), I/R (IR group), I/R + GOS 5 (I/R with GOS 5 mg/kg), I/R + GOS 10 (I/R with GOS 10 mg/kg), and I/R + GOS 20 (I/R with GOS 20 mg/kg). This was followed by 3 h of ischemia and subsequent reperfusion for 3 h after detorsion was exposed. GOS was injected 2 h before reperfusion. RESULTS IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, NF-κB, and CASP-3 mRNA expressions, SOD (superoxide dismutase) activity, GSH (glutathione), and MDA (malondialdehyde) levels, and histopathological changes were evaluated in ovarian tissue. Histological examination indicated that treatment of ovarian I/R injury with GOS led to the improvement of ovarian tissue, which was accompanied by an increase in SOD activity and GSH level and a decrease in MDA level, NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 expressions. GOS was also corrected by reducing the elevated expression of CASP-3 as apoptosis-change marker. CONCLUSION These findings indicate that the treatment of GOS may be useful as a conservative approach to reverse I/R injury via amelioration of oxidative stress parameters and histopathological scores, attenuation of inflammation, and the suppression of apoptosis.
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- Busra Dincer
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Kastamonu University, Kastamonu, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey
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Singh A, Dasgupta S, Bhattacharya A, Mukherjee G, Chaudhury K. Therapeutic potential of curcumin in endometrial disorders: Current status and future perspectives. Drug Discov Today 2021; 27:900-911. [PMID: 34775103 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2021.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Endometrial disorders collectively encompass a broad spectrum of pathologies, including but not limited to endometriosis, endometrial cancer and endometritis. The current therapeutic management of these diseases is associated with several limitations. This has prompted interest in the use of plant-based bioactive compounds as alternative strategies to achieve high therapeutic efficacy and avoid adverse effects. In this context, curcumin, a polyphenol abundantly present in turmeric, is gaining increasing attention for its therapeutic potential to restore homeostasis in endometrial dysfunctionality. We comprehensively review the multifaceted role of curcumin, discussing mechanistic insights in various endometrial pathologies. We also provide an in-depth analysis of the concerns and challenges associated with the role of curcumin in endometrial research and outline a road map for future investigations.
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- Apoorva Singh
- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India.
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India.
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Potential Health Benefits of Curcumin on Female Reproductive Disorders: A Review. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13093126. [PMID: 34579002 PMCID: PMC8471428 DOI: 10.3390/nu13093126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Curcumin is one of the main polyphenolic compounds in the turmeric rhizome. It possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-arthritis, anti-asthmatic, anti-microbial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. This review aims to provide an overview of the potential health benefits of curcumin to treat female reproductive disorders, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), ovarian failure and endometriosis. Comprehensive information on curcumin was retrieved from electronic databases, which were MEDLINE via EBSCOhost, Scopus and Google Scholar. The available evidence showed that curcumin reduced the high level of androgen in PCOS. Studies in rodents suggest that curcumin resulted in the disappearance of cysts and the appearance of healthy follicles and corpora lutea. Furthermore, animal studies showed curcumin improved the overall function of the ovary in ovarian diseases and reversed the disturbance in oxidative stress parameters. Meanwhile, in vitro and in vivo studies reported the positive effects of curcumin in alleviating endometriosis through anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative, anti-angiogenic and pro-apoptotic mechanisms. Thus, curcumin possesses various effects on PCOS, ovarian diseases and endometriosis. Some studies found considerable therapeutic effects, whereas others found no effect. However, none of the investigations found curcumin to be harmful. Curcumin clinical trials in endometriosis and ovarian illness are still scarce; thus, future studies need to be conducted to confirm the safety and efficacy of curcumin before it could be offered as a complementary therapy agent.
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Taghavifar S, Afroughi F, Saadati Keyvan M. Curcumin Nanoparticles Improved Diabetic Wounds Infected With Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Sensitized With HAMLET. INT J LOW EXTR WOUND 2020; 21:141-153. [PMID: 32594792 DOI: 10.1177/1534734620933079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Accurately orchestrated course of events normally observed in healing are not followed in diabetic wounds, and bacterial colonization/infection further messes up the process. Novel therapeutic options for treatment of infections caused by multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus are urgently needed. HAMLET (human α-lactalbumin made lethal to tumor cells) has been reported to be able to sensitize bacterial pathogens to traditional antimicrobial agents. The aim was to assess the wound healing activity of curcumin nanoparticles in diabetic wounds infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) sensitized with HAMLET. Fifty male rats were randomized into 5 groups of 10 animals each. In CONTROL group, 0.1-mL sterile saline 0.9% solution was added to the wounds with no infection. In MRSA group, the wounds were infected with MRSA and only treated with 0.1-mL sterile saline 0.9% solution. In MRSA/HAMLET group, infected wounds were treated with HAMLET (100 µg). In MRSA/CNP group, animals with infected wounds were treated with 0.1 mL topical application of 1 mg/mL curcumin nanoparticles. In MRSA/CNP/HAMLET group, animals with infected wounds were treated with topical application of 0.1 mL solution of curcumin nanoparticles (1 mg/mL) and HAMLET (100 µg). All test formulations were applied for 10 days, twice a day, starting from first treatment. Microbiological examination; planimetric, biochemical, histological, and quantitative morphometric studies; immunohistochemical staining for angiogenesis; determination of hydroxyproline levels; and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction for caspase 3, Bcl-2, and p53 showed that there was significant difference between animals in MRSA/CNP/HAMLET group compared with other groups (P < .05). Curcumin nanoparticles improved diabetic wounds infected with MRSA sensitized with HAMLET and had the potential to offer more attention to this safer agent for topical use in infected diabetic wounds.
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- Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Branch, Tehran, Iran.,Pars Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Azami SH, Nazarian H, Abdollahifar MA, Eini F, Farsani MA, Novin MG. The antioxidant curcumin postpones ovarian aging in young and middle-aged mice. Reprod Fertil Dev 2020; 32:292-303. [PMID: 31656219 DOI: 10.1071/rd18472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Reproductive senescence is accompanied by a reduced number and quality of ovarian follicles in response to the accumulation of free radicals and the process of apoptosis. Having selected mice as models, we examined the hypothesis that curcumin as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent might prevent or retard ovarian aging. Female NMRI 21-day-old mice were divided into control, vehicle and curcumin groups. In the treatment group the mice received curcumin at 100mgkg-1day-1 intraperitoneally. After 6, 12 and 33 weeks several parameters were examined including ovarian reserve, oocyte quality, oxidative status, invitro fertilisation and expression of ovulation-related (growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF-9) and bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP-15)) and anti-aging-related (sirtuin 1 (SIRT-1) and SIRT-3) genes. Curcumin treatment up to 12 and 33 weeks resulted in increased ovarian volume and number of follicles and was associated with elevated anti-Müllerian hormone and oestrogen and diminished FSH serum levels. Furthermore, enhanced oocyte maturation, fertilisation and embryo development plus reduced oxidative stress were seen in the curcumin group. Also, the expression of GDF-9, BMP-15, SIRT-1 and SIRT-3 genes was increased in the curcumin group. Concerning gestational age, the findings of the study suggested that administration of curcumin could delay the process of oocyte aging in a mouse model.
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- Saeideh Hasani Azami
- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Postal code: 1985717443
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Postal code: 1985717443
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Postal code: 1985717443
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Centre, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran. Postal code: 7919915519; and Corresponding authors. Emails: ;
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- Laboratory Haematology and Blood Bank Department, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Postal code: 1971653313
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Centre, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Postal code: 1985717443; and Corresponding authors. Emails: ;
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Geyikoglu F, Koc K, Erol HS, Colak S, Ayer H, Jama S, Eser G, Dortbudak MB, Saglam YS. The propolis and boric acid can be highly suitable, alone/or as a combinatory approach on ovary ischemia-reperfusion injury. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2019; 300:1405-1412. [PMID: 31549220 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-019-05303-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2018] [Accepted: 09/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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PURPOSE Ovarian ischemia-reperfusion (IR) damage continues to be a serious infertility problem. The oxidative stress plays central role in the development of IR injuries. Activation of antioxidants decreases IR injuries; however, the efficacy of antioxidant agents remains controversial. Unfortunately, there has been no evidence for medicinal use of boric acid (BA) and propolis (Prop) on ovarian IR injury on rats so far. This study will provide to reveal the potential applications of the Prop and BA in ovarian IR therapy. METHODS The Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into five groups: I-control, II-IR, 3 h of ischemia and 3 h of reperfusion, III and IV-a signal dose of oral BA (7 mg/kg) and Prop (100 mg/kg) alone 1 h before induction of IR, V-Prop and BA together 1 h before induction of IR. SOD (superoxide dismutase), CAT (catalase), GSH (glutathione), MPO (myeloperoxidase), MDA (malondialdehyde), and IL-6 (interleukin-6) levels were quantified by ELISA and the TNF-α (tumor necrosis factor-α), 8-OHdG (8-hydroxylo-2'-deoxyguanosin) and Caspase-3 expressions were performed by immunohistochemical analyses. RESULTS BA and Prop pretreatment significantly reduced MPO, MDA, and IL-6 levels and pathologic score in IR rats, with no effects in control group. These agents used in therapy also decreased TNF-α, 8-OHdG and Caspase-3 protein expressions increased by IR. Furthermore, BA and Prop combination showed significant ameliorative effects on ovary injury caused by IR through acting as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic agent. CONCLUSION BA and Prop alone and especially in combination could be developed as therapeutic agents against ovary IR injury.
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- Fatime Geyikoglu
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Erzincan University, Uzumlu Vocational, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Koc K, Erol HS, Colak S, Cerig S, Yildirim S, Geyikoglu F. The protective effect of propolis on rat ovary against ischemia-reperfusion injury: Immunohistochemical, biochemical and histopathological evaluations. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 111:631-637. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.12.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2018] [Revised: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 12/29/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Bavarsad K, Riahi MM, Saadat S, Barreto G, Atkin SL, Sahebkar A. Protective effects of curcumin against ischemia-reperfusion injury in the liver. Pharmacol Res 2019; 141:53-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2018.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2018] [Revised: 12/13/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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