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Peng D, Huang J, Gao X, Zhou Y, Zhou M. Renoprotective effects of Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani rhizomes aqueous extracts against Adriamycin-induced nephropathy in rats. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-6. [PMID: 38808595 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2357664] [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: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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In recent years, chronic kidney disease (CKD) has emerged as an increasingly significant issue due to the growing prevalence and high treatment costs. While recorded the positive diuretic effect of Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani, there is a lack of reports on its efficacy in treating CKD. The pharmacological effects and mechanisms of Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani rhizomes aqueous extracts (STE) in CKD were investigated by inducing a rodent model of CKD via injection of Adriamycin (ADR; 7.5 mg/kg) into the tail vein of Wistar rats. In summary, our findings suggest that STE has a beneficial effect on anti-renal fibrosis and can reverse ADR-induced renal injury by suppressing oxidative stress and inflammation. Therefore, STE holds promising potential as a treatment option for CKD.
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- Dian Peng
- Changsha Health Vocational College, Changsha, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Changsha Health Vocational College, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Biganeh H, Kabiri M, Zeynalpourfattahi Y, Costa Brancalhão RM, Karimi M, Shams Ardekani MR, Rahimi R. Bombyx mori cocoon as a promising pharmacological agent: A review of ethnopharmacology, chemistry, and biological activities. Heliyon 2022; 8:e10496. [PMID: 36105465 PMCID: PMC9465338 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Silk cocoon, naturally produced by silkworms scientifically named Bombyx mori L. (Lepidoptera, Bombycidae), is one of the well-known medicinal agents with several therapeutic activities. The present study aims to review the various aspects of the silk cocoon, including chemical composition, traditional uses, biological and biotechnological activities, and toxicological issues, to provide a scientific source for scholars. For this purpose, Electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and traditional literature, were searched up to December 2021. According to the historical data, silk farming is acknowledged as one of the most ancient agricultural findings. The silk is generally composed of 75–83% fibroin, 17–25% sericin, and 1–5% non-sericin components, including secondary metabolites, wax, pigments, carbohydrates, and other impurities. Flavonoids, especially quercetin and kaempferol, alkaloids, coumarin derivatives, and phenolic acids, are among the secondary metabolites isolated from the silk cocoon. In recent years the biological properties of the silk cocoon, especially its major proteins, namely fibroin and sericin, have drawn special attention. Scientific literature has investigated several pharmacological effects of the silk cocoon and its ingredients, including cardioprotective, antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemia, gastroprotective, as well as ameliorated skin health activities. In addition, it has been extensively taken into consideration in drug delivery and tissue engineering study fields. Furthermore, its toxicity is in acceptable range.
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Qin LY, Guan P, Wang JX, Chen Y, Zhao YS, Yang SC, Guo YJ, Wang N, Ji ES. Therapeutic Potential of Astragaloside IV Against Adriamycin-Induced Renal Damage in Rats via Ferroptosis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:812594. [PMID: 35370757 PMCID: PMC8971812 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.812594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Adriamycin (ADR) has been utilized to treat cancer for several decades. However, ADR-induced renal injury is one of the most common side effects accompanying ADR therapy. In the present study, we revealed that astragaloside IV (ASIV) was beneficial for renal injury caused by Adriamycin. We demonstrated that ASIV significantly ameliorated kidney injury, improved renal dysfunction, reduced oxidative stress, alleviated iron accumulation, and inhibited the induction of ferroptosis by ADR. ASIV also rescued the intracellular levels of nuclear factor-erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and promoted nuclear translocation of Nrf2. These protective effects of ASIV on renal injury might be attained through the ASIV-induced activation of the Pi3K/Akt signaling pathway. In vitro, the treatment of the HK-2 cells with fer-1 or deferoxamine mesylate obviously improved cell viability during Adriamycin administration. On the other hand, the protective role of ASIV can be abrogated by RSL3 to some extent. Moreover, ASIV lowered the expression of transferrin receptor 1 and divalent metal transporter 1 while enhancing the expression of ferropotin 1 and glutathione peroxidase 4 in ADR administrated cells, the effects of which were akin to those of deferoxamine mesylate. Furthermore, ASIV increased the phosphorylation of Pi3K, Akt, and the expression of Nrf2 and glutathione peroxidase 4 compared to HK-2 cells stimulated by ADR. However, Pi3K inhibitor LY294002 abrogated these activations. In conclusion, ferroptosis may involve in ADR-induced nephrotoxicity, and ASIV might protect nephrocytes against ADR-induced ferroptosis, perhaps via activations of the Pi3K/Akt and Nrf2 signaling pathways.
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- Lu-Yun Qin
- Department of Physiology, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
- College of Life Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
- Hebei Technology Innovation Center of TCM Formula Preparations, Shijiazhuang, China
- *Correspondence: Na Wang, ; En-Sheng Ji,
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
- Hebei Technology Innovation Center of TCM Formula Preparations, Shijiazhuang, China
- *Correspondence: Na Wang, ; En-Sheng Ji,
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Baker A, Wahid I, Hassan Baig M, Alotaibi SS, Khalid M, Uddin I, Dong JJ, Khan MS. Silk Cocoon-Derived Protein Bioinspired Gold Nanoparticles as a Formidable Anticancer Agent. J Biomed Nanotechnol 2021; 17:615-626. [DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2021.3053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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We synthesized bioinspired sericin encapsulated gold nanoparticles (SGNPs) using HAuCl4 as the starting material in a bottom-up approach. Further, two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) conformational changes (folding and unfolding) in sericin were studied using
circular dichroism (CD) and fluorescence spectroscopy, respectively, during and after the synthesis of particles. Finally, the synthesized SGNPs were characterized using several physical techniques to ensure their correct synthesis and study the size, stability, and charge over the surface
of particles. At the beginning of the reaction, when gold was in the ionic form (Au+3), sericin exhibited maximum electrostatic interaction and underwent unfolding. Au+3 reduced to Au during the reaction, and sericin regained its 3D confirmation due to a decrease in its
native electrostatic interactions. However, CD revealed the same patterns of unfolding and folding; a decrease in α helix and an increase inβ3 pleated sheets were noticed. Although the 3D structure of sericin was restored after the synthesis of SGNPs, it was substantially
altered. In addition, certain changes in the 2D structure were observed; however, these did not alter the activity of sericin. Furthermore, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed these findings. The SGNPs were found to be effective against lung cancer (A549 cells), with an
IC50 of 145.49 βM, without exerting any toxic effects on normal cells (NRK cells). The effectiveness of SGNPs was examined by MTT cytotoxicity and nuclear fragmentation assays. Furthermore, we assessed their ability to produce excessive ROS and release Cyt-c from the
mitochondria for caspase-3-mediated apoptosis.
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- Abu Baker
- Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology Lab, Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, India
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- Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology Lab, Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, India
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- Department of Family Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, 211 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06273, Republic of Korea
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- Department ofBiotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam BinAbdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Bio-Nanotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biology, SRM University-AP, Amrawati 522502, India
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- Department of Family Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, 211 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06273, Republic of Korea
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- Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology Lab, Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, India
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Kausar F, Yusuf Amin KM, Bashir S, Parvez A, Ahmad P. Concept of 'Ihtiraq' in Unani Medicine - A correlation with oxidative stress, and future prospects. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 265:113269. [PMID: 32937158 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE In recent years, oxidative stress (OS) and the generation of ROS have been recognized as a fundamental pathology contributing, at least partially, to a number of important diseases. However, the therapeutic application has been simplistically limited to using antioxidants with little correction of diseases, and many biomarkers of OS, although confirming and quantifying the magnitude of this pathology, are not suggestive of the underlying causes behind generation of a large amount of free radicals. Unfortunately, research has not noted the multi-implication parallel phenomenon of Ihtiraq (Combustion) in Unani Medicine, which possesses much richer etiopathological sub-typing and much more variegated selective and specific treatments (and prophylactics) corresponding to each sub-type of Ihtiraq; the identification of each sub-type's molecular counterparts can be used to develop not only sub-types of OS pathologies and corresponding selective treatments/prophylactics but also non-biomolecular factors. Eminent Unani physicians described a deteriorative phenomenon, which they termed as 'Ihtiraq' which stands for extreme metabolism or 'combustion' and is recognized as a fundamental pathology, contributing as a major factor to the development of chronic diseases. Further, Unani Medicine also possesses a pathophysiological phenomenon called 'Hararat Ghariba' (Unnatural Heat) whose diverse associations with Ihtiraq may be correlatable as upstream, parallel, or downstream associations of OS and consequent pathologies. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of the study is to: 1. Explore the correlation of the phenomenon and etiopathology of Ihtiraq and OS and the treatment and prevention of the pathologies arising from them. 2. Extrapolate Ihtiraq, its types, causes, prevention, and treatment to OS, hitherto existing as a fundamental and monolithic pathology of increased ROS, to hypothesize its molecular-level sub-typing, as well as to propose selective interventions in these molecular sub-types of OS in place of the existing use of only basic antioxidants such as Vitamin C. MATERIAL AND METHODS This review is presented with a noteworthy insight into Unani concepts and a thorough study of classical Unani literature by Ibn Sina (10th century), Zakaria Razi (9th century), Ibn Rushd (12th century), Ibn al-Nafees (13th century), Majusi (10th century), and Jurjani (11th century), and comparative detailed study of modern concepts of OS from literature databases, as well as Google, recent researches, and review articles. RESULT The study showed very close correspondences between the phenomenon, etiopathology, and treatment and prevention of Ihtiraq in Unani Medicine and OS in contemporary biomolecular medicine. It also revealed sub-types of Ihtiraq and corresponding selective Unani treatments and prophylactics including drugs and non-drug factors. CONCLUSION After a comprehensive study and analysis of the most recent researches and classical theories, it can be stated that OS can be seen as a molecular level expression of Ihtiraq. Further, various components of Ihtiraq may be used to hypothesize molecular sub-types of OS and propose corresponding specific interventions.
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- Firdaus Kausar
- Dept. of Ilmul Advia, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006, India.
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- Philosophy-Science Forum, Dept. of Ilmul Advia, Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Dept. of Veterinary Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, SKAUST-K, Srinagar, India
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- Dept. of Ilmul Advia, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006, India
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- Dept. of Ilmul Advia, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006, India
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Banagozar Mohammadi A, Sadigh-Eteghad S, Torbati M, Bagher Fazljou SM, Vatandoust SM, Ej Golzari S, Farajdokht F, Mahmoudi J. Identification and applications of neuroactive silk proteins: a narrative review. J Appl Biomed 2019; 17:147-156. [PMID: 34907702 DOI: 10.32725/jab.2019.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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In traditional medicine, natural silk is regarded as a cognitive enhancer and a cure for ameliorating the symptoms of heart disease, atherosclerosis, and metabolic disorders. In this review, general characteristics of both silk proteins, fibroin and sericin, extracted from silkworm Bombyx mori and their potential use in the neuronal disorders was discussed. Evidence shows that silk proteins exhibit neuroprotective effects in models of neurotoxicity. The antioxidant, neuroprotective, and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory mechanisms of silk proteins could prove promising in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Owing to their excellent neurocompatibility and physicochemical properties, silk proteins have been used as scaffolds and drug delivery materials in the neuronal tissue engineering. These data support the potential of silk proteins as an effective complementary agent for central and peripheral neurological disorders.
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- Ahad Banagozar Mohammadi
- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Department of Traditional Medicine, Tabriz, Iran.,Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Neurosciences Research Center (NSRC), Tabriz, Iran
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- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Neurosciences Research Center (NSRC), Tabriz, Iran
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- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Nutrition, Department of Food Science and Technology, Tabriz, Iran
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- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Department of Traditional Medicine, Tabriz, Iran
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- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Neurosciences Research Center (NSRC), Tabriz, Iran
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- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Research Center for Evidence Based Medicine, Tabriz, Iran.,Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Health Management and Safety Promotion Research Institute, Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz, Iran
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- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Neurosciences Research Center (NSRC), Tabriz, Iran
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- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Neurosciences Research Center (NSRC), Tabriz, Iran
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El-Sayed ESM, Mansour AM, El-Sawy WS. Protective effect of proanthocyanidins against doxorubicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2017; 31. [DOI: 10.1002/jbt.21965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2017] [Revised: 07/03/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- El-Sayed M. El-Sayed
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy; Al-Azhar University; Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy; Al-Azhar University; Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy; Al-Azhar University; Assiut Egypt
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El-Sayed ESM, Mansour AM, El-Sawy WS. Alpha lipoic acid prevents doxorubicin-induced nephrotoxicity by mitigation of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2017; 31. [DOI: 10.1002/jbt.21940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2017] [Revised: 05/16/2017] [Accepted: 05/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- El-Sayed M. El-Sayed
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy; Al-Azhar University; Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy; Al-Azhar University; Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy; Al-Azhar University; Assiut Egypt
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Abushouk AI, Ismail A, Salem AMA, Afifi AM, Abdel-Daim MM. Cardioprotective mechanisms of phytochemicals against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 90:935-946. [PMID: 28460429 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2017] [Revised: 04/03/2017] [Accepted: 04/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Doxorubicin (DOX) is an anthracycline antibiotic, which is effectively used in the treatment of different malignancies, such as leukemias and lymphomas. Its most serious side effect is dose-dependent cardiotoxicity, which occurs through inducing oxidative stress apoptosis. Due to the myelosuppressive effect of dexrazoxane, a commonly-used drug to alleviate DOX-induced cardiotoxicity, researchers investigated the potential of phytochemicals for prophylaxis and treatment of this condition. Phytochemicals are plant chemicals that have protective or disease preventive properties. Preclinical trials have shown antioxidant properties for several plant extracts, such as those of Aerva lanata, Aronia melanocarpa, Astragalus polysaccharide, and Bombyx mori plants. Other plant extracts showed an ability to inhibit apoptosis, such as those of Astragalus polysaccharide, Azadirachta indica, Bombyx mori, and Allium stavium plants. Unlike synthetic agents, phytochemicals do not impair the clinical activity of DOX and they are particularly safe for long-term use. In this review, we summarized the results of preclinical trials that investigated the cardioprotective effects of phytochemicals against DOX-induced cardiotoxicity. Future human trials are required to translate these cardioprotective mechanisms into practical clinical implications.
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- NovaMed Medical Research Association, Cairo, Egypt; Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt; NovaMed Medical Research Association, Cairo, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt; Pharmacology Department, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
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El-Sayed ESM, Mansour AM, Abdul-Hameed MS. Thymol and Carvacrol Prevent Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity by Abrogation of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Apoptosis in Rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2015; 30:37-44. [DOI: 10.1002/jbt.21740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2015] [Revised: 08/03/2015] [Accepted: 08/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- El-Sayed M. El-Sayed
- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department; Faculty of Pharmacy Al-Azhar University; Nasr-City Cairo Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department; Faculty of Pharmacy Al-Azhar University; Nasr-City Cairo Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department; Faculty of Pharmacy Al-Azhar University; Nasr-City Cairo Egypt
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Rashikh A, Pillai KK, Najmi AK. Protective effect of a direct renin inhibitor in acute murine model of cardiotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2013; 28:489-500. [PMID: 24117488 DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2013] [Revised: 09/30/2013] [Accepted: 10/02/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the possible protective effects of aliskiren against doxorubicin (DXR)-induced cardiorenal injury and to identify the mechanisms involved. Intraperitoneal administration of DXR (15 mg/kg, body weight, as a single dose) caused significant induction in the levels of angiotensin I, caspase-3, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), lipid peroxidation malondialdehyde (MDA), urea, and creatinine. Concomitant decline in the levels of albumin and total protein in plasma, reduction in reduced glutathione (GSH), and antiperoxidative enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels followed by ultrastructural alterations in the myocardial and renal tissues were also observed. Oral administration of aliskiren (100 mg/kg, for a period of 14 days) significantly prevented all these DXR-induced adverse effects and maintained the rats near to normal status. However, telmisartan (10 mg/kg) pretreatment has shown slight protection in DXR-induced renal injury as evidenced by broadening of podocyte foot process and narrowing of slit pore diameter. The results of aliskiren were compared with telmisartan which was used as reference in this study. These results suggested that aliskiren has protective effects against acute model of DXR-induced cardiotoxicity and nephrotoxicity, implying that plasma renin activity plays a role in DXR-induced cardio-renal injury.
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- Azhar Rashikh
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard (Hamdard University), New Delhi, 110062, India
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Hsieh CL, Peng CC, Chen KC, Peng RY. Rutin (quercetin rutinoside) induced protein-energy malnutrition in chronic kidney disease, but quercetin acted beneficially. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2013; 61:7258-7267. [PMID: 23876017 DOI: 10.1021/jf304595p] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Nutraceutically, much of the literature has indicated that an aglycon and its related glycoside would act similarly. However, controversial reports are accumulating. We hypothesize that rutin (RT) and quercetin (QT) pharmacodynamically could act differently. To confirm this, doxorubicin (DR) (8.5 mg/kg) was used to induce rat chronic kidney disease (CKD) and then treated with QT and RT (each 70 mg/kg body weight per day) for 13 weeks. QT exhibited better body weight gaining effect (420 ± 45) vs RT, 350 ± 57 g/rat (p < 0.001). DR raised the ratio kidney-to-body weight (%) to 0.82 (p < 0.001) vs RT, 0.62 (p < 0.01), and QT, 0.35 (p < 0.01). DR reduced the glomerular filtration rate to 25.2 vs RT, 48 ± 11.3; QT, 124.7 ± 12.8 (p < 0.001) and the control, 191.5 ± 15.7 mL/h (p < 0.001). DRCKD reduced hematocrit to 29 ± 5; RT, to 28 ± 5 (p < 0.05); QT, to 36 ± 6 vs the control 37.5 ± 4%, (p < 0.01). DRCKD reduced the serum albumin (s-Ab) to 2.1 ± 0.2 (p < 0.001); QT, to 2.7 ± 0.2 (p < 0.05) vs the normal 4.3 ± 0.5 g/dL, yet RT was totally ineffective. DRCKD raised serum cholesterol level to 340 ± 30; vs RT, 260 ± 12; QT, 220 ± 25; and the normal value, 70 ± 25 mg/dL. DRCKD increased serum triglyceride to 260 ± 15 (p < 0.001), RT and QT restored it to 170 ± 25 and 200 ± 15 (p < 0.05) vs the normal 26-145 mg/dL. DRCKD elevated blood urea nitrogen to 38 ± 3 vs RT, to 98 ± 6 mg/dL (p < 0.001), implicating "protein-energy malnutrition". RT stimulated serum creatinine (sCr) production to reach 6.0 ± 0.9 mg/dL (p < 0.001). QT did not alter the sCr level. RT but not QT induced uremia and hypercreatininemia. DR significantly downregulated Bcl-2, but highly upregulated Bax, Bad, and cleaved caspase-3, implicating the intrinsic mitochondrial pathway. DR damaged DNA, but QT completely rescued such an effect and recovered renal amyloidosis and collagen deposition. Conclusively, RT and QT act differently, and RT is inferior to QT with respect to treating CKD.
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- Chiu-Lan Hsieh
- Graduate Institute of Biotechnology, Changhua University of Education, Changhua, Taiwan
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Iron N-(2-hydroxy acetophenone) glycinate (FeNG), a non-toxic glutathione depletor circumvents doxorubicin resistance in Ehrlich ascites carcinoma cells in vivo. Biometals 2011; 25:149-63. [DOI: 10.1007/s10534-011-9493-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2011] [Accepted: 09/01/2011] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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