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Abu-Baih RH, Ibrahim MFG, Elhamadany EY, Abu-Baih DH. Irbesartan mitigates the impact of cyclophosphamide-induced acute neurotoxicity in rats: Shedding highlights on NLRP3 inflammasome/CASP-1 pathway-driven immunomodulation. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 135:112336. [PMID: 38801809 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112336] [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: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
Abstract
IIrbesartan (IRB), an angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) antagonist, has been widely employed in the medical field for its effectiveness in managing hypertension. However, there have been no documented investigations regarding the immunostimulatory properties of IRB. To address this gap, this study has been performed to assess the neuroprotective impact of IRB as an immunostimulatory agent in mitigating acute neurotoxicity induced by cyclophosphamide (CYP) in rats. mRNA levels of nuclear factor erythroid 2 (Nrf-2), interleukin (IL)-18, IL-1β, and MMP-1 have been assessed using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Additionally, the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) has been evaluated to assess the oxidative stress. Additionally, macrophage inflammatory protein 2 (MIP2) has been evaluated using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Western blotting has been used to investigate the protein expression of nucleotide binding oligomerization domain-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) and caspase-1 (CASP-1), along with an assessment of histopathological changes. Administration of IRB protected against oxidative stress by augmenting the levels of GSH and SOD as well as reducing MDA level. Also, administration of IRB led to a diminishment in the brain levels of MIP2 and MMP1. Furthermore, it led to a suppression of IL-1β and IL-18 levels, which are correlated with a reduction in the abundance of NLRP3 and subsequently CASP-1. This study provides new insights into the immunomodulatory effects of IRB in the context of CYP-induced acute neurotoxicity. Specifically, IRB exerts its effects by reducing oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, inhibiting chemokine recruitment, and mitigating neuronal degeneration through the modulation of immune markers. Therefore, it can be inferred that the use of IRB as an immunomodulator has the potential to effectively mitigate immune disorders associated with inflammation.
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- Rania H Abu-Baih
- Drug Information Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt.
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- Deraya Center for Scientific Research, Deraya University, Minia 61111, Egypt.
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- Deraya Center for Scientific Research, Deraya University, Minia 61111, Egypt; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Minia 61111, Egypt.
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Yahyazadeh A, Başak F, Demirel MA. Efficacy of coenzyme Q10 and curcumin on antioxidant enzyme activity and hippocampal alteration following exposure to cyclophosphamide in male rat. Tissue Cell 2024; 86:102296. [PMID: 38184921 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2023.102296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Coenzyme Q10 (KQ10) and curcumin (KUR) supplements are extensively used for their potential antioxidant, anticancer, and antiapoptotic properties. The present study investigated the neuroprotective potential of KQ10 and KUR against the side effect of cyclophosphamide (SF) (150 mg/kg) on the hippocampus of male Wistar albino rats. Forty-nine 10-12 weeks old rats were randomly divided into seven groups: control, olive oil (OL), SF, KQ10, KUR, SF+KQ10, and SF+KUR. Our biochemical finding showed a significant decrease in superoxide dismutase (SOD) level in the SF group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). There was also a significant reduction in the total number of the hippocampal pyramidal neurons in the CA1, CA2, and CA1-3 regions in the SF group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). In the SF+KQ10 group, we found a significant increase in serum SOD level and the total number of the hippocampal pyramidal neurons in the CA1, CA2, and CA1-3 regions compared to the SF group (p < 0.05). Immunohistochemical and histopathological examination exhibited noteworthy findings in the hippocampus tissues. Our findings showed that KQ10 administration significantly mitigated the hippocampal alteration caused by SF through enhancing antioxidant enzyme activity and reducing apoptosis. However, we found no protective activity of KUR on the hippocampus tissue, which may be due to its weak antioxidative activity.
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- Ahmad Yahyazadeh
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey
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- Laboratory Animals Breeding and Experimental Research Centre, Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Turkey
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Feng J, Zheng Y, Guo M, Ares I, Martínez M, Lopez-Torres B, Martínez-Larrañaga MR, Wang X, Anadón A, Martínez MA. Oxidative stress, the blood-brain barrier and neurodegenerative diseases: The critical beneficial role of dietary antioxidants. Acta Pharm Sin B 2023; 13:3988-4024. [PMID: 37799389 PMCID: PMC10547923 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2023.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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In recent years, growing awareness of the role of oxidative stress in brain health has prompted antioxidants, especially dietary antioxidants, to receive growing attention as possible treatments strategies for patients with neurodegenerative diseases (NDs). The most widely studied dietary antioxidants include active substances such as vitamins, carotenoids, flavonoids and polyphenols. Dietary antioxidants are found in usually consumed foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and oils and are gaining popularity due to recently growing awareness of their potential for preventive and protective agents against NDs, as well as their abundant natural sources, generally non-toxic nature, and ease of long-term consumption. This review article examines the role of oxidative stress in the development of NDs, explores the 'two-sidedness' of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) as a protective barrier to the nervous system and an impeding barrier to the use of antioxidants as drug medicinal products and/or dietary antioxidants supplements for prevention and therapy and reviews the BBB permeability of common dietary antioxidant suplements and their potential efficacy in the prevention and treatment of NDs. Finally, current challenges and future directions for the prevention and treatment of NDs using dietary antioxidants are discussed, and useful information on the prevention and treatment of NDs is provided.
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- Jin Feng
- National Reference Laboratory of Veterinary Drug Residues (HZAU) and MAO Key Laboratory for Detection of Veterinary Drug Residues, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- MAO Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Quality and Safety of Livestock and Poultry Products, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- MAO Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Quality and Safety of Livestock and Poultry Products, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), And Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), And Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), And Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), And Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- National Reference Laboratory of Veterinary Drug Residues (HZAU) and MAO Key Laboratory for Detection of Veterinary Drug Residues, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), And Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), And Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), And Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12), Madrid 28040, Spain
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Terry S, Gommet C, Kerangueven AC, Leguet M, Thévenin V, Berthelot M, Begoud L, Windenberger F, Lainee P. Activity in Group-Housed Home Cages of Mice as a Novel Preclinical Biomarker in Oncology Studies. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4798. [PMID: 37835492 PMCID: PMC10571829 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15194798] [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: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Improving experimental conditions in preclinical animal research is a major challenge, both scientifically and ethically. Automated digital ventilated cages (DVC®) offer the advantage of continuous monitoring of animal activity in their home-cage. The potential utility of this technology remains understudied and deserves investigation in the field of oncology. METHODS Using the DVC® platform, we sought to determine if the continuous assessment of locomotor activity of mice in their home cages can serve as useful digital readout in the monitoring of animals treated with the reference oncology compounds cisplatin and cyclophosphamide. SCID mice of 14 weeks of age were housed in DVC® cages in groups of four and followed with standard and digital examination before and after treatment over a 17-day total period. RESULTS DVC® detected statistically significant effects of cisplatin on the activity of mice in the short and long term, as well as trends for cyclophosphamide. The activity differences between the vehicle- and chemotherapy-treated groups were especially marked during the nighttime, a period when animals are most active and staff are generally not available for regular checks. Standard clinical parameters, such as body weight change and clinical assessment during the day, provided additional and complementary information. CONCLUSION The DVC® technology enabled the home cage monitoring of mice and non-invasive detection of animal activity disturbances. It can easily be integrated into a multimodal monitoring approach to better capture the different effects of oncology drugs on anti-tumor efficacy, toxicity, and safety and improve translation to clinical studies.
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- Translational In Vivo Models—In Vivo Research Center Vitry, Sanofi Research and Development, 94403 Vitry-sur-Seine, France; (C.G.); (M.L.); (V.T.); (M.B.); (L.B.)
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- Biostatistics & Programming, Sanofi Research and Development, 94403 Vitry-sur-Seine, France; (A.-C.K.); (F.W.)
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- Translational In Vivo Models—In Vivo Research Center Vitry, Sanofi Research and Development, 94403 Vitry-sur-Seine, France; (C.G.); (M.L.); (V.T.); (M.B.); (L.B.)
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- Translational In Vivo Models—In Vivo Research Center Vitry, Sanofi Research and Development, 94403 Vitry-sur-Seine, France; (C.G.); (M.L.); (V.T.); (M.B.); (L.B.)
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- Translational In Vivo Models—In Vivo Research Center Vitry, Sanofi Research and Development, 94403 Vitry-sur-Seine, France; (C.G.); (M.L.); (V.T.); (M.B.); (L.B.)
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- Translational In Vivo Models—In Vivo Research Center Vitry, Sanofi Research and Development, 94403 Vitry-sur-Seine, France; (C.G.); (M.L.); (V.T.); (M.B.); (L.B.)
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- Biostatistics & Programming, Sanofi Research and Development, 94403 Vitry-sur-Seine, France; (A.-C.K.); (F.W.)
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- Translational In Vivo Models—In Vivo Research Center Vitry, Sanofi Research and Development, 94403 Vitry-sur-Seine, France; (C.G.); (M.L.); (V.T.); (M.B.); (L.B.)
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AbdElrazek DA, Ibrahim MA, Hassan NH, Hassanen EI, Farroh KY, Abass HI. Neuroprotective effect of quercetin and nano-quercetin against cyclophosphamide-induced oxidative stress in the rat brain: Role of Nrf2/ HO-1/Keap-1 signaling pathway. Neurotoxicology 2023; 98:16-28. [PMID: 37419146 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuro.2023.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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Quercetin (Qu) is a powerful flavanol antioxidant that is naturally found in plants and is part of the flavonoid family. Qu has a wide range of biological properties, such as neuroprotective, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and radical scavenging capabilities. However, the in vivo application of Qu is limited by its poor water solubility and low bioavailability. These issues could be addressed by utilizing Qu nanoformulations. Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a potent chemotherapeutic agent that causes severe neuronal damage and cognitive impairment due to reactive oxygen species (ROS) overproduction. The present study aimed to explore the proposed neuroprotective mechanism of quercetin (Qu) and quercetin-loaded Chitosan nanoparticles (Qu-Ch NPs) against the brain oxidative damage induced by CP in male albino rats. For this aim, thirty-six adult male rats were randomly divided into six groups (n = 6). Rats were pretreated with Qu and Qu-Ch NPs orally in doses of 10 mg/kg bwt/day for 2 weeks, and CP (75 mg/kg bwt) was administered intraperitoneally 24 h before the termination of the experiment. After 2 weeks, some neurobehavioral parameters were evaluated, and then euthanization was done to collect the brain and blood samples. Results showed that CP induces neurobehavioral deteriorations and impaired brain neurochemical status demonstrated by a significant decrease in brain glutathione (GSH), serum total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and serotonin (5-HT) levels while malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO), Tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα), and choline esterase (ChE) concentrations increased significantly compared to the control group. Pretreatment with Qu and Qu-Ch NPs showed a significant anti-oxidative, anti-depressive, and neuroprotective effect through modification of the above-mentioned parameters. The results were further validated by assessing the expression levels of selected genes in brain homogenates and histopathological investigations were done to pinpoint the exact brain-altered regions. It could be concluded that Qu and Qu-Ch NPs can be useful neuroprotective adjunct therapy to overcome neurochemical damage induced by CP.
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- Dina A AbdElrazek
- Physiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Central Lab, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Ibrahim KM, Darwish SF, Mantawy EM, El-Demerdash E. Molecular mechanisms underlying cyclophosphamide-induced cognitive impairment and strategies for neuroprotection in preclinical models. Mol Cell Biochem 2023:10.1007/s11010-023-04805-0. [PMID: 37522975 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-023-04805-0] [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: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Cyclophosphamide has drastically enhanced the expectancy and quality of life of cancer patients. However, it is accompanied by diverse neurological complications which are considered a dose-limiting adverse effect. Neurotoxicity caused by cyclophosphamide can manifest in numerous manners including anxiety, depression, motor dysfunction and cognitive deficits. This review article offers an overview on cyclophosphamide-induced neurotoxicity, providing a unified point of view on the possible underlying molecular mechanisms including oxidative brain damage, neuroinflammation, apoptotic neuronal cell death as well as disruption of the balance of brain neurotransmitters and neurotrophic factors. Besides, this review sheds light on the promising protective agents that have been investigated using preclinical animal models as well as their biological targets and protection mechanisms. Despite promising results in experimental models, none of these agents has been studied in clinical trials. Thus, there is lack of evidence to advocate the use of any neuroprotective agent in the clinical setting. Furthermore, none of the protective agents has been evaluated for its effect on the anticancer activity of cyclophosphamide in tumor-bearing animals. Therefore, there is a great necessity for adequate well-designed clinical studies for evaluation of the therapeutic values of these candidates. Conclusively, this review summarizes the molecular mechanisms accounting for cyclophosphamide-induced neurotoxicity together with the potential protective strategies seeking for downgrading this neurological complication, thus enhancing the quality of life and well-being of cancer patients treated with cyclophosphamide.
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- Kamilia M Ibrahim
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Badr City, Cairo, 11829, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
- Preclinical and Translational Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Abasia, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
- Preclinical and Translational Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Abasia, Cairo, Egypt.
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Weli SHW, Yahyazadeh A. Neuroprotective potential of Ginkgo biloba on alteration of rat cerebellum following prenatal exposure to cyclophosphamide. J Chem Neuroanat 2023; 130:102268. [PMID: 36989922 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchemneu.2023.102268] [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: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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The cytotoxicity of chemotherapeutic drugs is known due to its non-selective effect not only on cancer cells but also on healthy cells. This study investigated the cerebellar alteration in rats prenatally exposed to cyclophosphamide (SK, 20 mg/kg). We also evaluated the neuroprotective potential of Ginkgo biloba (GB, 80 mg/kg/day) against possible biological changes caused by SK in the cerebellar tissues. Twenty adult female rats (weighing 230-280 g, 12 weeks old) were divided into five groups: control, sham, SK, GB, and SK + GB. After mating, pregnant rats was treated with SK in the SK and SK + GB groups and GB in the GB and SK + GB groups from day 13 to day 21 of gestation. After parturition, eight female rats were randomly selected from each group. On day 32 after birth, the cerebellar tissues were dissected and then examined under light microscope using stereological and histopathological methods. Stereological findings showed that the total number of Purkinje cells and granular cells were significantly decreased in the SK group than the control group (p < 0.05). In addition, the mean volumes of molecular layer, granular layer, white matter, and cerebellum were significantly decreased in the SK group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). In the SK + GB group, the total number Purkinje cell, and granular cells, as well as the mean volumes of molecular layer, granular layer, white matter, and cerebellum were significantly increased than the SK group (p < 0.05). Histopathological evaluation also confirmed our stereological findings in the cerebellar tissues. Our results showed that prenatal exposure to SK caused significant changes in the cerebellar architectures of rats, and that GB administration significantly attenuated the deleterious effect of SK on the cerebellar tissues.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey.
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Famurewa AC, Asogwa NT, Ezea SC. Antidiabetic drug sitagliptin blocks cyclophosphamide cerebral neurotoxicity by activating Nrf2 and suppressing redox cycle imbalance, inflammatory iNOS/NO/NF-κB response and caspase-3/Bax activation in rats. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 116:109816. [PMID: 36774854 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.109816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Cyclophosphamide (CYP) is a classic DNA-interacting anticancer agent with broad application in chemotherapy. However, CYP cerebral neurotoxicity is a worrisome side effect for clinicians and patients. Strategies to mitigate the underlying oxidative inflammatory cascades and neuroapoptosis induced by CYP are urgently needed. Herein, we have repurposed an antidiabetic drug, sitagliptin (STG), for a possible abrogation of CYP-induced cerebral neurotoxicity in rats. Healthy rats were administered STG (20 mg/kg body weight) for 5 days prior to neurotoxicity induced by CYP (200 mg/kg body weight, ip) on day 5 only, and rats were sacrificed after 24 h post-CYP injection. CYP caused profound increases in the cerebral levels of nitric oxide (NO), acetylcholinesterase (AChE), malondialdehyde (MDA), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), caspase-3 and Bax protein compared to the control. Furthermore, CYP markedly depressed the activities of glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), along with levels of reduced glutathione (GSH) and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor2 (Nrf2) compared to the control (p < 0.05). Interestingly, STG pretreatment inhibited the CYP-induced alterations in caspase-3, Bax, pro-inflammatory cytokines, NO, iNOS, AChE, NF-κB, and restored the cerebral antioxidant apparatus, including the Nrf2 and histopathological abrasions. Therefore, these findings show that STG could be repurposed to prevent CYP-induced cerebral toxicity in the brain.
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- Ademola C Famurewa
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria; Department of Pharmacology, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal University, Karnataka State, India.
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- Central Research and Diagnostic Laboratory, Tanke, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Environmental Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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Combined Protective Effects of Quercetin, Rutin, and Gallic Acid against Cadmium-Induced Testicular Damages in Young-Adult Rats. Andrologia 2023. [DOI: 10.1155/2023/9787664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic metal that damages several tissues of animals and humans including the testis. The ameliorative effects of quercetin (QUE), rutin (RUT), and gallic acid (GAL) at 20 mg kg-1 body weight alone or in combination against testicular injury induced by Cd (24 mg kg-1 body weight) in male Wistar rats were evaluated in this study. Forty-two (42) rats were randomly grouped into six (6) groups: (1) vehicle control group, (2) Cd group, (3) RUT+Cd group, (4) GAL+Cd group, (5) QUE+Cd group, and (6) RUT+GAL+QUE+Cd group. At the end of the oral gavage of the tested chemicals, the rats were sacrificed, blood samples were collected, and testes were harvested and processed for biochemical assays. Cd exposure damaged the testis (smaller epithelium thickness and spermatogenesis index and sloughing of the epithelium); increased lipid peroxidation, glutathione S-transferase activity, and DNA fragmentation; and diminished glutathione reductase activity and serum testosterone level 40 days posttreatment. Treatment with the phenolics separately or in combination attenuated the effect of Cd on serum testosterone, glutathione reductase and glutathione S-transferase activities, lipid peroxidation, and percent fragmented DNA. The increased nitric oxide concentration in the QUE+Cd group was attenuated to control values in the combined (RUT+GAL+QUE+Cd) exposure group. Coadministration of the phenolics appears to have more substantial protective effects than their single effects against Cd-induced testicular DNA damage, glutathione S-transferase activity, and the recovery of testosterone levels and spermatogenesis index. Overall, the tested phenolics can reduce testicular damage more efficiently in their combined form than individual administration.
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Li G, Gu J, Zhou X, Wu T, Li X, Hua R, Hai Z, Xiao Y, Su J, Yeung WSB, Liu K, Guo C, Wang T. Mitochondrial stress response gene Clpp deficiency impairs oocyte competence and deteriorate cyclophosphamide-induced ovarian damage in young mice. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1122012. [PMID: 37033217 PMCID: PMC10081448 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1122012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Chemotherapy is extensively used to treat cancers and is often associated with ovarian damage and leads to premature ovarian insufficiency and infertility, while the role of mitochondria during ovarian damage with chemotherapy remains unknown. This study used a mouse model with oocyte-specific deletion of mitochondrial stress response gene Caseinolytic peptidase P (Clpp) to investigate mitochondrial homeostasis in oocytes from mice receiving a chemotherapeutic drug cyclophosphamide (CTX). We found that oocyte-specific deletion of Clpp reduced fecundity of the mice at advanced age. The deletion led to meiotic defects with elevated abnormal spindle rate and aneuploidy rate with impaired mitochondrial function in the MII oocytes from 8-week-old mice. Upon CTX treatment at 8-week-old, the oocyte competence and folliculogenesis from the oocyte-specific Clpp knockout mice was further deteriorated with dramatic impairment of mitochondrial distribution and function including elevated ROS level, decreased mitochondrial membrane potential, respiratory chain activity and ATP production. Taken together, the results indicate that that ClpP was required for oocyte competence during maturation and early folliculogenesis, and its deficiency deteriorate cyclophosphamide-induced ovarian damage.
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- Guangxin Li
- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Fertility Regulation, Reproductive Medicine Center, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Fertility Regulation, Reproductive Medicine Center, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Fertility Regulation, Reproductive Medicine Center, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Fertility Regulation, Reproductive Medicine Center, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Fertility Regulation, Reproductive Medicine Center, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Fertility Regulation, Reproductive Medicine Center, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Fertility Regulation, Reproductive Medicine Center, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Fertility Regulation, Reproductive Medicine Center, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of HongKong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Fertility Regulation, Reproductive Medicine Center, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- *Correspondence: Tianren Wang, ; Chenxi Guo,
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Fertility Regulation, Reproductive Medicine Center, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- *Correspondence: Tianren Wang, ; Chenxi Guo,
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SANTOS DCD, SOUSA TLD, SANTANA JFDS, ALMEIDA ABD, SILVA FG, EGEA MB. Commercial craft beers of midwest Brazil: biochemical and physicochemical properties and their relationship with its sensory profile. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.112222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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Mishra T, Nagarajan K, Dixit PK, Kumar V. Neuroprotective potential of ferulic acid against cyclophosphamide-induced neuroinflammation and behavioral changes. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14436. [PMID: 36166506 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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In the present study, ferulic acid (FRA) has been explored for possible neuroprotective effects against cyclophosphamide (CP)-induced neurotoxicity in the Swiss Albino mice. Animals were divided into five groups and treated with FRA for fourteen days and a single dose of CP was administered on the seventh day. Animals were subjected to neurobehavioral tests such as the forced swim test and Morris Water Maze test. On day fifteenth, the brain was removed and used for biochemical analysis. The outcome of the study showed that CP administration induced significant neurotoxicity in the form of depression, anxiety, and cognitive dysfunction. Cyclophosphamide administration also reduced the activity of antioxidant enzymes, reduced the level of neurotransmitters (i.e., dopamine, 5-HT, and BDNF), anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-10), and increased lipid peroxidation and proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α). Additionally, CP administration increased the level of acetylcholine esterase. Treatment with FRA significantly reversed these behavioral, and biochemical markers towards normal and mitigated CP-induced neurotoxic manifestation. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Ferulic acid has a variety of pharmacological activities viz. anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial activity, anti-cancer, and anti-diabetic effects. The results of the present study showed that FRA mitigates the neurotoxicity (i.e., alteration of neurotransmitters, inflammation, and oxidative stress) induced by CP in mice. Treatment with FRA knowingly overturned the behavioral and biochemical markers in the direction of the moderated CP-influenced neurotoxic demonstration. Thus, FRA can be useful in the prevention of anticancer drugs induced neurotoxicity. Contrariwise, supplementary in-depth studies are obligatory to bring FRA from bench to bedside that it be used as an adjuvant among chemotherapeutically treated patients.
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- Tejesvi Mishra
- Department of Pharmacology, KIET Group of Institutions, KIET School of Pharmacy, Ghaziabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, KIET Group of Institutions, KIET School of Pharmacy, Ghaziabad, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, KIET Group of Institutions, KIET School of Pharmacy, Ghaziabad, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, KIET Group of Institutions, KIET School of Pharmacy, Ghaziabad, India
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Ebokaiwe AP, Ushang OR, Ogunwa TH, Kikiowo B, Olusanya O. Quercetin attenuates cyclophosphamide induced-immunosuppressive indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex of male Wister rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2022; 36:e23179. [PMID: 35906875 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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This study investigated the protective effect of quercetin against cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressive indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) via the mechanism of oxidative-inflammatory stress and behavioral indices. Cyclophosphamide (CYP) was administered to male Wister rats at a dose of 100 mg/kg with or without quercetin 50 mg/kg every other day for 7 days. Experimental techniques including western blotting, immunohistochemistry analysis, and inflammatory and oxidative stress marker assays were carried out. We also conducted behavioral analyses such as open field, tail suspension, and Y-maze tests for cognitive assessment. The results indicated that quercetin attenuated oxidative-inflammatory stress induced by CYP in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex of male Wister rats by augmenting the activities of antioxidant enzymes and suppressing lipid peroxidation as well as inflammatory mediators such as interleukin-6 and interferon-γ. Concomitantly, quercetin partially prevented the alteration in brain tissue histological architecture and mitigated the activities of IDO/tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase (TDO) and protein expression of IDO1. This was corroborated by the IDO-quercetin model obtained in silico, revealing a favorable inhibitory interaction between quercetin and the enzyme. Finally, the results of behavioral tests suggested that quercetin significantly prevented the depressive-like posture of the CYP-treated rats. Our study for the first time revealed that quercetin ameliorates the effect of CYP-instigated IDO/TDO activities in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus via restoration of antioxidant enzymes and preventing oxidative-inflammatory stress.
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- Azubuike P Ebokaiwe
- Toxicology and Immunotherapy Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Abakaliki, Nigeria
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- Toxicology and Immunotherapy Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Abakaliki, Nigeria
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- Center for Bio-Computing and Drug Design, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria.,Department of Biochemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Center for Bio-Computing and Drug Design, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria.,Department of Biochemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Institute of Biophysics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, Chaoyang, China.,Department of Biochemistry, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
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Muratori L, Fregnan F, Maurina M, Haastert-Talini K, Ronchi G. The Potential Benefits of Dietary Polyphenols for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23095177. [PMID: 35563568 PMCID: PMC9102183 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23095177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Peripheral nerves are frequently affected by lesions caused by trauma (work accidents, car incidents, combat injuries) and following surgical procedures (for instance cancer resection), resulting in loss of motor and sensory function with lifelong impairments. Irrespective of the intrinsic capability of the peripheral nervous system for regeneration, spontaneous or surgically supported regeneration is often unsatisfactory with the limited functional success of nerve repair. For this reason, many efforts have been made to improve the regeneration process. Beyond innovative microsurgical methods that, in certain cases, are necessary to repair nerve injuries, different nonsurgical treatment approaches and adjunctive therapies have been investigated to enhance nerve regeneration. One possibility could be taking advantage of a healthy diet or lifestyle and their relation with proper body functions. Over the years, scientific evidence has been obtained on the benefits of the intake of polyphenols or polyphenol-rich foods in humans, highlighting the neuroprotective effects of these compounds in many neurodegenerative diseases. In order to improve the available knowledge about the potential beneficial role of polyphenols in the process of peripheral nerve regeneration, this review assessed the biological effects of polyphenol administration in supporting and promoting the regenerative process after peripheral nerve injury.
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- Luisa Muratori
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, 10043 Orbassano, (Torino), Italy; (L.M.); (F.F.); (M.M.)
- Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi (NICO), 10043 Orbassano, (Torino), Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, 10043 Orbassano, (Torino), Italy; (L.M.); (F.F.); (M.M.)
- Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi (NICO), 10043 Orbassano, (Torino), Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, 10043 Orbassano, (Torino), Italy; (L.M.); (F.F.); (M.M.)
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- Institute of Neuroanatomy and Cell Biology, Hannover Medical School, 30625 Hannover, Germany;
- Center for Systems Neuroscience (ZSN), 30559 Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, 10043 Orbassano, (Torino), Italy; (L.M.); (F.F.); (M.M.)
- Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi (NICO), 10043 Orbassano, (Torino), Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-011-6705-433; Fax: +39-011-9038-639
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Phenolic Acids and Prevention of Cognitive Decline: Polyphenols with a Neuroprotective Role in Cognitive Disorders and Alzheimer's Disease. Nutrients 2022. [PMID: 35215469 DOI: 10.3390/nu14040819.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cognitive impairment, also known as cognitive decline, can occur gradually or suddenly and can be temporary or more permanent. It represents an increasingly important public health problem and can depend on normal aging or be linked to different neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD). It is now well-established that lifestyle factors including dietary patterns play an important role in healthy aging as well as in the prevention of cognitive decline in later life. Among the natural compounds, dietary polyphenols including phenolic acids have been recently the focus of major attention, with their supplementation being associated with better cognitive status and prevention of cognitive decline. Despite their therapeutic potential, human studies investigating the relation between phenolic acids intake and cognitive outcomes are rather scarce. In this review, we provide preclinical evidence that different dietary polyphenols such as rosmarinic acid, ellagic acid, and cinnamic aldehyde can exert neuroprotective and pro-cognitive activities through different molecular mechanisms including the modulation of pro-oxidant and antioxidant machinery as well as inflammatory status. Future and more numerous in vivo studies are needed to strengthen the promising results obtained at the preclinical level. Despite the excellent pharmacokinetic properties of phenolic acids, which are able to be accumulated in the brain at pharmacologically relevant levels, future studies should also identify which among the different metabolites produced as a consequence of phenolic acids' consumption may be responsible for the potential neuroprotective effects of this subgroup of polyphenols.
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Caruso G, Godos J, Privitera A, Lanza G, Castellano S, Chillemi A, Bruni O, Ferri R, Caraci F, Grosso G. Phenolic Acids and Prevention of Cognitive Decline: Polyphenols with a Neuroprotective Role in Cognitive Disorders and Alzheimer's Disease. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14040819. [PMID: 35215469 PMCID: PMC8875888 DOI: 10.3390/nu14040819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Cognitive impairment, also known as cognitive decline, can occur gradually or suddenly and can be temporary or more permanent. It represents an increasingly important public health problem and can depend on normal aging or be linked to different neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD). It is now well-established that lifestyle factors including dietary patterns play an important role in healthy aging as well as in the prevention of cognitive decline in later life. Among the natural compounds, dietary polyphenols including phenolic acids have been recently the focus of major attention, with their supplementation being associated with better cognitive status and prevention of cognitive decline. Despite their therapeutic potential, human studies investigating the relation between phenolic acids intake and cognitive outcomes are rather scarce. In this review, we provide preclinical evidence that different dietary polyphenols such as rosmarinic acid, ellagic acid, and cinnamic aldehyde can exert neuroprotective and pro-cognitive activities through different molecular mechanisms including the modulation of pro-oxidant and antioxidant machinery as well as inflammatory status. Future and more numerous in vivo studies are needed to strengthen the promising results obtained at the preclinical level. Despite the excellent pharmacokinetic properties of phenolic acids, which are able to be accumulated in the brain at pharmacologically relevant levels, future studies should also identify which among the different metabolites produced as a consequence of phenolic acids' consumption may be responsible for the potential neuroprotective effects of this subgroup of polyphenols.
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- Giuseppe Caruso
- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (G.C.); (A.P.)
- Research Operative Unit of Neuropharmacology and Translational Neurosciences, Oasi Research Institute—IRCCS, 94018 Troina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (J.G.); (A.C.); (G.G.)
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (G.C.); (A.P.)
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- Clinical Neurophysiology Research Unit, Oasi Research Institute—IRCCS, 94018 Troina, Italy;
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Educational Sciences, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (J.G.); (A.C.); (G.G.)
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- Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Sleep Research Centre, Department of Neurology IC, Oasi Research Institute—IRCCS, 94018 Troina, Italy;
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (G.C.); (A.P.)
- Research Operative Unit of Neuropharmacology and Translational Neurosciences, Oasi Research Institute—IRCCS, 94018 Troina, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (J.G.); (A.C.); (G.G.)
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Sahu K, Langeh U, Singh C, Singh A. Crosstalk between anticancer drugs and mitochondrial functions. CURRENT RESEARCH IN PHARMACOLOGY AND DRUG DISCOVERY 2021; 2:100047. [PMID: 34909674 PMCID: PMC8663961 DOI: 10.1016/j.crphar.2021.100047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Chemotherapy is an important component of cancer treatment, which has side effects like vomiting, peripheral neuropathy, and numerous organ toxicity but the most significant outcomes of chemotherapy are cognitive impairment, which is mainly referred to as chemobrain or CICI (chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment). It is characterized by difficulty with language, concentrating, processing speed, learning, and memory, as it affects the hippocampus areas of the brain. Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress are one of the major mechanisms causing chemobrain. The generation of reactive oxygen species (byproducts of oxidative phosphorylation) mainly occurs in mitochondria that play a prominent role in the induction of oxidative stress. The homeostasis of ROS in the mitochondria is maintained by mitochondrial antioxidant mechanism via enzymes like catalase, glutathione, and superoxide dismutase. Lungs and breast cancer are the two most common types of cancer, which are the most leading cancers in the world with about 4.18 million cases. In this review we exposed the current knowledge regarding chemotherapy-induced oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction to cause cognitive impairment.We especially focused on the antineoplastic agent (ADRIAMYCIN, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE), platinum group agent CISPLATIN, antimetabolite agents (METHOTREXATE), and nitrogen mustard agent (CARMUSTINE) which increase oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in the PNS (peripheral nervous system) as well as the central nervous system. We also highlight the behavioural and functional changes in the brain.
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- Kuleshwar Sahu
- Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, 142001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, 142001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, 142001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, 142001, Punjab, India
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Alabi QK, Akomolafe RO, Omole JG, Aturamu A, Ige MS, Kayode OO, Kajewole-Alabi D. Polyphenol-rich extract of Ocimum gratissimum leaves prevented toxic effects of cyclophosphamide on the kidney function of Wistar rats. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021; 21:274. [PMID: 34727903 PMCID: PMC8562005 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-021-03447-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cyclophosphamide (CP) is one of the potent and low cost chemotherapy used in clinical setting against a variety of tumors. However, its association with nephrotoxicity limits its therapeutic use. Ocimum gratissimum leaf is a medicinal plant with numerous pharmacological and therapeutic efficacies, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and anti-apoptotic properties. METHODS The present study was designed to evaluate the protective effect of Ocimum gratissimum (OG) against CP-induced kidney dysfunction in rats. Rats were pre-treated with 400 mg/kg b.w. of leave extract of Ocimum gratissimum (Ocimum G.) for 4 days and then 50 mg/kg b.w. of CP was co-administered from day 5 to day 7 along with Ocimum G. Markers of renal function and oxidative stress, food and water intake, electrolytes, aldosterone, leukocytes infiltration, inflammation and histopathological alteration were evaluated. RESULTS Obvious renal inflammation and kidney injuries were observed in CP treated groups. However, administration of leave extract of Ocimum G. prevented oxidative stress, kidney injuries, attenuated inflammation, increased aldosterone production and reduced sodium ion and water loss in rats. The plasma creatinine, urea and urine albumin concentration were normalized after the administration of Ocimum G. extract in rats treated with CP. Ocimum G. also decreased the plasma concentrations of Interleukin-(IL)-6, C-reactive protein and activity of myeloperoxidase and malondialdehyde in CP treated rats. CONCLUSION Ocimum G. prevented kidney injury and enhanced renal function via inhibiting inflammation and oxidant-induced CP toxicity. The efficacy of Ocimum G. is related to the presence of various phytochemicals in the plant.
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- Quadri K Alabi
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria
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Aye KT, Wattanapongpitak S, Supawat B, Kothan S, Udomtanakunchai C, Tima S, Pan J, Tungjai M. Gallic acid enhances pirarubicin‑induced anticancer in living K562 and K562/Dox leukemia cancer cells through cellular energetic state impairment and P‑glycoprotein inhibition. Oncol Rep 2021; 46:227. [PMID: 34476509 DOI: 10.3892/or.2021.8178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Leukemia is a common malignancy affecting humans worldwide. Pirarubicin (Pira) is one of the anticancer agents used for the treatment of leukemia. Although Pira is effective, drug resistance may develop in cancer cells exposed to this drug, whereas the combination of natural products with Pira may help to overcome this problem. The aim of the present study was to focus on the effect of gallic acid (GA) on the anticancer activity of Pira in K562 leukemia cells and K562/doxorubicin (Dox)‑resistant leukemia cells in order to investigate the possible underlying mechanisms. The cell viability, mitochondrial activity, mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) and ATP levels were assessed in living K562 and K562/Dox cancer cells following treatment with GA/Pira combination, GA alone or Pira alone. P‑glycoprotein‑mediated efflux of Pira was determined in GA‑treated K562/Dox cancer cells. The results demonstrated that GA/Pira combination decreased cell viability, mitochondrial activity, ΔΨm and ATP levels in K562 and K562/Dox cancer cells in a GA concentration‑dependent manner compared with non‑treated or Pira‑treated cells. GA inhibited P‑glycoprotein‑mediated efflux of Pira in GA‑treated K562/Dox cancer cells. Therefore, GA enhanced the anticancer effect of Pira on K562 and K562/Dox cancer cells through cellular energy status impairment, and was able to reverse drug resistance in living K562/Dox cancer cells by inhibiting the function of P‑glycoprotein.
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- Khin Thenu Aye
- Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Center of Radiation Research and Medical Imaging, Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Patil P, Killedar S. Improving gallic acid and quercetin bioavailability by polymeric nanoparticle formulation. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2021; 47:1656-1663. [PMID: 35179095 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2022.2043353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The anticancer activity and pharmacokinetic properties of encapsulated polyherbal nanoparticles (gallic acid (GA) and quercetin nanocomposite) and polyherbal extract (amla and pomegranate fruit peels) in normal and DMH-induced colorectal cancer in rats were examined in this work. In normal and DMH-induced rats, a pharmacokinetic study demonstrated that polyherbal nanoparticles had a typical sustained release profile with a fourfold increase in bioavailability when compared to polyherbal extract. Based on serum-concentration profiles of polyherbal nanoparticles and polyherbal extract following oral administration, the pharmacokinetic parameters for polyherbal nanoparticles and polyherbal extract were established using a single compartmental approach. This research suggests that encapsulating GA and quercetin in polymeric nanoparticles improves their oral bioavailability and anti-colon cancer efficacy. Polymeric nanoparticles could be a novel therapeutic possibility for carcinogenesis prevention.
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- Poounima Patil
- Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy, Kolhapur, India.,Ashokrao Mane College of Pharmacy, Peth-Vadgaon, India
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- Shree Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Pharmacy, Gadhinglaj, India
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Wang H, Olatunji OJ, Xue N. Antinociceptive, Anti-Hyperalgesia and Antiallodynic Activities of Polyphenol Rich Extract from Shorea roxburghii against Cyclophosphamide Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. Chem Biodivers 2021; 18:e2100415. [PMID: 34374211 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202100415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Cyclophosphamide (CYP) is a widely used antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drug, however, despite its efficacy, it has shown extensive multiple organ toxicities, including peripheral neuropathy which significantly affects the quality of life of cancer patients. This study elucidated the protective properties of Shorea roxburghii polyphenol extract (SLPE) in CYP-induced peripheral neuropathy. Rats were treated with SLPE (100 and 400 mg/kg) for five weeks plus CYP once a week from the second week of SLPE treatment. Using UHPLC-QTOF-MS, 54 polyphenolic compounds were identified in SLPE extract. After the treatment period the antinociceptive, anti-hyperalgesia and antiallodynic effects was evaluated using formalin paw edema, acetic acid abdominal writhing, hot plate, tail immersion and von Frey filament tests. While the locomotive and motor coordination effects were evaluated by open field and rotarod tests. The administration of CYP led to significant increases in mechanical and thermal hyperalgesia, in addition to hyper-nociceptive responses in the formalin and acetic acid writhing tests. CYP also significantly reduced locomotive activity and motor coordination. SLPE significantly protected against CYP-induced mechanical and thermal hyperalgesia. Furthermore, SLPE displayed robust antinociceptive effect by counteracting formalin and acetic acid induced hyper-nociception. In addition, SLPE increased the locomotive activity as well as the grip and motor coordination of the CYP treated rats. In conclusion, these results revealed the protective effects of SLPE against CYP-induced peripheral neuropathy and could be an effective therapeutic remedy for chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy.
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- Haili Wang
- Department of the Second Anaesthesia, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710068, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Thai Traditional Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, 90110, Thailand
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- Department of the Second Anaesthesia, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710068, P. R. China
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John J, Kinra M, Mudgal J, Viswanatha GL, Nandakumar K. Animal models of chemotherapy-induced cognitive decline in preclinical drug development. Psychopharmacology (Berl) 2021; 238:3025-3053. [PMID: 34643772 PMCID: PMC8605973 DOI: 10.1007/s00213-021-05977-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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RATIONALE Chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CICI), chemobrain, and chemofog are the common terms for mental dysfunction in a cancer patient/survivor under the influence of chemotherapeutics. CICI is manifested as short/long term memory problems and delayed mental processing, which interferes with a person's day-to-day activities. Understanding CICI mechanisms help in developing therapeutic interventions that may alleviate the disease condition. Animal models facilitate critical evaluation to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and form an integral part of verifying different treatment hypotheses and strategies. OBJECTIVES A methodical evaluation of scientific literature is required to understand cognitive changes associated with the use of chemotherapeutic agents in different preclinical studies. This review mainly emphasizes animal models developed with various chemotherapeutic agents individually and in combination, with their proposed mechanisms contributing to the cognitive dysfunction. This review also points toward the analysis of chemobrain in healthy animals to understand the mechanism of interventions in absence of tumor and in tumor-bearing animals to mimic human cancer conditions to screen potential drug candidates against chemobrain. RESULTS Substantial memory deficit as a result of commonly used chemotherapeutic agents was evidenced in healthy and tumor-bearing animals. Spatial and episodic cognitive impairments, alterations in neurotrophins, oxidative and inflammatory markers, and changes in long-term potentiation were commonly observed changes in different animal models irrespective of the chemotherapeutic agent. CONCLUSION Dyscognition exists as one of the serious side effects of cancer chemotherapy. Due to differing mechanisms of chemotherapeutic agents with differing tendencies to alter behavioral and biochemical parameters, chemotherapy may present a significant risk in resulting memory impairments in healthy as well as tumor-bearing animals.
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- Jeena John
- Department of Pharmacology, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka India 576104
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- Department of Pharmacology, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka India 576104
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- Department of Pharmacology, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka India 576104
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- Independent Researcher, Kengeri, Bangalore, Karnataka India 560060
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- Department of Pharmacology, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka India 576104
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Famurewa AC, Edeogu CO, Offor FI, Besong EE, Akunna GG, Maduagwuna EK. Downregulation of redox imbalance and iNOS/NF-ĸB/caspase-3 signalling with zinc supplementation prevents urotoxicity of cyclophosphamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis in rats. Life Sci 2020; 266:118913. [PMID: 33333050 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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AIM Cyclophosphamide (CYP) chemotherapy induces bladder toxicity and hemorrhagic cystitis in cancer patients constituting a current clinical concern. Oxidative inflammatory cascades have been implicated as the mechanism contributing to CYP bladder urotoxicity. We thus assayed to explore whether zinc (Zn) supplementation could mitigate CYP-induced urotoxicity and evaluate the possible underlying mechanism in rats. MAIN METHOD Rats were orally administered Zn (100 mg/kg b.w./day) for 10 days against urotoxicity induced by single injection of CYP (150 mg/kg b.w., ip) on day 7. KEY FINDINGS CYP significantly depressed bladder activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and reduced glutathione (GSH) levels, whereas malondialdehyde level was increased prominently. In addition, CYP induced marked increases in the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and nitric oxide (NO) confirmed by histological alterations. CYP prominently increased bladder inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) activity, nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-ĸB) and expression of caspase-3 protein. Zinc supplementation considerably abrogated the bladder urotoxicity by restoring redox balance, proinflammatory and apoptotic cascades and alleviated histopathological changes. SIGNIFICANCE This is the first to reveal zinc potential to prevent CYP-induced urotoxic hemorrhagic cystitis via restoring redox balance and enhancing anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic mechanisms in rat bladder.
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- Ademola C Famurewa
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medicine, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medicine, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria
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Jia D, Li X, Du S, Xu N, Zhang W, Yang R, Zhang Y, He Y, Zhang Y. Single and combined effects of carbamazepine and copper on nervous and antioxidant systems of zebrafish (Danio rerio). ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2020; 35:1091-1099. [PMID: 32485069 DOI: 10.1002/tox.22945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Various pollutants co-exist in the aquatic environment such as carbamazepine (CBZ) and copper (Cu), which can cause complex effects on inhabiting organisms. The toxic impacts of the single substance have been studied extensively. However, the studies about their combined adverse impacts are not enough. In the present study, zebrafish were exposed to environmental relevant concentrations of CBZ (1, 10, and 100 μg/L), Cu (0.5, 5, and 10 μg/L) and the mixtures (1 μg/L CBZ + 0.5 μg/L Cu, 10 μg/L CBZ + 5 μg/L Cu, 100 μg/L CBZ + 10 μg/L Cu) for 45 days, the effects on nervous and antioxidant systems of zebrafish were investigated. The results demonstrated that, in comparison with single exposure group, the combined presence of CBZ and Cu exacerbated the effect of antioxidant system (the ability of inhibition of hydroxyl radicals (IHR), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione S-transferase (GST)) but not nervous system (Acetylcholinesterase [AChE]). The qPCR results supported the changes of corresponding enzymes activities. Hepatic histopathological analysis verified the results of biomarkers. Our work illustrated that the toxicity of mixed pollutants is very complicated, which cannot simply be inferred from the toxicity of single pollutant, and calls for more co-exposure experiments to better understanding of the co-effects of pollutants on aquatic organisms.
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- Dantong Jia
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Math Department, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colarado, USA
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, PR China
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Iqubal A, Syed MA, Najmi AK, Azam F, Barreto GE, Iqubal MK, Ali J, Haque SE. Nano-engineered nerolidol loaded lipid carrier delivery system attenuates cyclophosphamide neurotoxicity - Probable role of NLRP3 inflammasome and caspase-1. Exp Neurol 2020; 334:113464. [PMID: 32941795 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2020.113464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Neuroinflammation is one of the most common etiology in various neurological disorders and responsible for multi-array neurotoxic manifestations such as neurodegeneration, neurotransmitters alteration and cognitive dysfunction. NR (Nerolidol) is a natural bioactive molecule which possesses significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential, but suffers from glitches of low solubility, low bioavailability and fast hepatic metabolism. In the current study, we fabricated nano-engineered lipid carrier of nerolidol (NR-NLC) for its effective delivery into the brain and explored its effect on neuroinflammation, neurotransmitters level and on dysfunctional behavioral attributes induced by CYC (cyclophosphamide). The binding affinity of nerolidol with NLRP3 and TLR-4 was performed which showed stong interaction between them. NR-NLC was prepared by the ultrasonication methods and particle size was determined by Zeta-sizer. Swiss Albino mice were divided into 5 groups (n = 6), assessed for behavioral dysfunction, and sacrificed on the fifteenth day following cyclophosphamide treatment. Brains were then removed and used for biochemical, histopathological, immunohistochemical and fluorescence microscopic analysis. Biochemical analysis showed increased levels of MDA, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, acetylcholine esterase, BDNF, 5-HT and dopamine, and reduced levels of SOD, CAT, GSH, IL-10, along with significant behavioral dysfunction in cyclophosphamide-treated animals. Significant neuronal damage was also observed in the histological study. Immunohistochemical analysis demonstrated increased expression of NLRP3 and caspase-1. Fluorescence microscopic analysis showed significant availability of NR-NLC in the hippocampus and cortex region. In contrast, treatment with NR-NLC effectively mitigated the aforementioned neurotoxic manifestation as compared to NR suspension. Our results showed potent neuroprotective effect of NR-NLC via modulation of oxidative stress, NLRP3 inflammasome, caspase-1 and neurotransmitter status.
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- Ashif Iqubal
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Pharmacognosy, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland; Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India.
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Singh S, Kumar A. Protective Effect of Edaravone on Cyclophosphamide Induced Oxidative Stress and Neurotoxicity in Rats. Curr Drug Saf 2020; 14:209-216. [PMID: 31057112 PMCID: PMC6864589 DOI: 10.2174/1574886314666190506100717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Revised: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cyclophosphamide (CPA) is the most widely prescribed cancer chemotherapeutic agent which shows serious neurotoxic side effect. Generation of reactive oxygen species at the cellular level is the basic mechanism of cyclophosphamide induced neurotoxicity. Edaravone is the synthetic drug used for brain stroke and has potent antioxidant property. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the effect of edaravone on neurobehavioral and neuropathological alteration induced by cyclophosphamide in male rats. METHODS Twenty eight Sprague-Dawley rats were equally divided into four groups of seven rats in each. The control group received saline, and other groups were given CPA intraperitoneally (100 mg/kg), CPA (100 mg/kg) intraperitoneally + Edaravone (10 mg/kg) orally, or Edaravone (10 mg/kg) orally for one month. RESULTS Our data showed that CPA significantly elevated brain AChE activity in the hippocampal region. A decrease in the total antioxidant capacity and a reduction in the CAT, SOD, and GPX activity occurred in the brains of the rats exposed to CPA. CPA-treated rats showed a significant impairment in long-termmemory and motor coordination. These results were supported by histopathological observations of the brain. Results revealed that administration of edaravone reversed AChE activity alternation and ameliorated behavioral and histopathological changes induced by CPA. CONCLUSION This study suggests that co-administration of edaravone with cyclophosphamide may be a useful intriguing therapeutic approach to overcome cyclophosphamide induced neurotoxicity.
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- Sanjiv Singh
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hajipur, Bihar, India.,Truba Institute of Pharmacy, Bhopal, MP, India
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Ekeleme-Egedigwe CA, Famurewa AC, David EE, Eleazu CO, Egedigwe UO. Antioxidant potential of garlic oil supplementation prevents cyclophosphamide-induced oxidative testicular damage and endocrine depletion in rats. JOURNAL OF NUTRITION & INTERMEDIARY METABOLISM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jnim.2020.100109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Iqubal A, Sharma S, Najmi AK, Syed MA, Ali J, Alam MM, Haque SE. Nerolidol ameliorates cyclophosphamide-induced oxidative stress, neuroinflammation and cognitive dysfunction: Plausible role of Nrf2 and NF- κB. Life Sci 2019; 236:116867. [PMID: 31520598 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2019.116867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2019] [Revised: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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AIM Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a potent anticancer and immunosuppressant drug. Studies have shown significant oxidative stress and cognitive impairment but neuroinflammatory and histological aberrations with its administration is underexplored. Nerolidol (NER) is a lipophilic bioactive molecule with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but it has not been explored for neuroprotective potential in CP-induced neurotoxic manifestations. Therefore, in the present study, we aimed to evaluate the neuroprotective potential of NER in CP-induced neuroinflammation and associated comorbid conditions like depression and cognitive dysfunctions. MATERIALS AND METHOD In-silico study using Schrödinger software was used to assess the binding affinity of NER with Nrf2. In the In vivo study, NER 200 and 400 mg/kg p.o. were given from 1st day to 14th day. CP 200 mg/kg, i.p., was administered on the 7th day. After 24 h of the last dosing, neurobehavioral tests like spontaneous body alternation, passive avoidance and forced swim test were performed. On completion of study, mice were sacrificed, hippocampus and cortex were removed for biochemical estimations, histopathology and immunohistochemistry of p65 NF- κB and Nrf2. KEY FINDINGS In-silico study showed significant binding of NER into the pocket domain of Nrf2. In-vivo study showed protective effect of NER against CP-induced neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, cognitive impairment and structural abnormalities in the hippocampus and cortex regions. SIGNIFICANCE Findings of the study suggested that NER is a potential therapeutic molecule which can mitigate CP-induced neurotoxic manifestations via Nrf2 and NF-κB pathway. However, more detailed studies are needed to explicate the mechanism underlying its neuroprotective effect.
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- Ashif Iqubal
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India.
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Caglayan C. The effects of naringin on different cyclophosphamide-induced organ toxicities in rats: investigation of changes in some metabolic enzyme activities. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:26664-26673. [PMID: 31292874 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05915-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Cyclophosphamide (CYP) is a common anticancer drug used in the treatment of various malignancies. Naringin (NG) is a natural bioflavonoid that have been reported to have many medicinal and pharmacological properties. Acetylcholinesterase (AChE), butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), carbonic anhydrase (CA), α-glycosidase (α-Gly), and aldose reductase (AR) enzymes are the essential biological molecules needed for metabolic processes in all living cells. In the present study, the aim was to investigate the effect of NG against CYP-induced liver, brain, kidney, heart, and testis toxicities on some metabolic enzyme activities such as AChE, BChE, CA, α-Gly, and AR. Thirty-five male Wistar rats were randomly divided into five groups with each group consisting of seven rats. The rats were subjected to oral treatment of NG (50 and 100 mg/kg body weight) for 7 days before administering a single dose of CYP (200 mg/kg body weight, i.p) on the seventh day. Treatment with NG in all tissues regulated these enzyme activities in CYP-induced rats. The results of this study showed that NG regulates abnormal increases and decreases in CYP-induced metabolic enzyme activities in all tissues.
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- Cuneyt Caglayan
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Bingol University, 12000, Bingol, Turkey.
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Soleymani S, Farzaei MH, Zargaran A, Niknam S, Rahimi R. Promising plant-derived secondary metabolites for treatment of acne vulgaris: a mechanistic review. Arch Dermatol Res 2019; 312:5-23. [DOI: 10.1007/s00403-019-01968-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Revised: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Ola-Davies OE, Oyagbemi AA, Omobowale TO, Akande I, Ashafa A. Ameliorative effects of Annona muricata Linn. (Annonaceae) against potassium dichromate-induced hypertension in vivo: involvement of Kim-1/p38 MAPK/Nrf2 signaling. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2019; 30:jbcpp-2018-0172. [PMID: 31050655 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2018-0172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2018] [Accepted: 02/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Background Recently, the incidences of hypertension and environmental pollution have increased significantly. This study investigates the antihypertensive effect of Annona muricata extract against K2Cr2O7-induced hypertension. Methods Fifty rats were used for this study, which were divided into five groups of 10 rats each. Rats in Group A received normal saline, and those in Groups B, C, D, and E were treated with A. muricata extract alone at 250 mg/kg, K2Cr2O7 at 30 mg/kg, pretreated with the extract at 250 mg/kg, and pretreated with gallic acid at 60 mg/kg for 14 days, respectively, and thereafter administered with a single intraperitoneal injection of K2Cr2O7 at 30 mg/kg. Results Administration of K2Cr2O7 significantly increased systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressure and caused prolonged QT and QTc intervals. Further, pretreatment with the extract at 250 mg/kg and gallic acid at 60 mg/kg significantly reduced high blood pressure to near-normal values. K2Cr2O7 intoxication led to significant increases in serum advanced oxidative protein products, myeloperoxidase, and xanthine oxidase, while serum nitric oxide (NO) also reduced significantly. Immunohistochemistry of the renal kidney injury molecule (Kim-1) and p38 MAPK showed increased expressions following the administration of K2Cr2O7 together with the downregulation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2). Pretreatment with the extract at 250 mg/kg and gallic acid at 60 mg/kg also increased the expressions of Nrf2 and downregulated Kim-1 and p38. Conclusion Together, we found that pretreatment with the extract at 250 mg/kg and gallic acid at 60 mg/kg normalized the blood pressure, reduced the markers of oxidative stress, and improved the antioxidant defense system and serum NO bioavailability.
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- Olufunke Eunice Ola-Davies
- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Phone: +234833639776
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, Qwaqwa Campus, University of the Free State, Blemfontein, South Africa
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Protective effect of gallic acid against cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 85:267-274. [PMID: 29673779 PMCID: PMC9442874 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjorl.2018.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Accepted: 03/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Cisplatin is an antineoplastic agent widely used in the treatment of a variety of cancers. Ototoxicity is one of the main side-effects restricting the use of cisplatin. Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the protective efficacy of gallic acid, in biochemical, functional and histopathological terms, against ototoxicity induced by cisplatin. Methods Twenty-eight female Sprague Dawley rats were included. Rats were randomly assigned into four groups of seven animals each. Cisplatin group received a single intraperitoneal dose of 15 mg/kg cisplatin. Gallic acid group received intraperitoneal gallic acid at 100 mg/kg for five consecutive days. Cisplatin + gallic acid group received intraperitoneal gallic acid at 100 mg/kg for five consecutive days and a single intraperitoneal dose of 15 mg/kg cisplatin at 3rd day. A control group received 1 mL intraperitoneal saline solution for five consecutive days. Prior to drug administration, all rats were exposed to the distortion product otoacoustic emissions test. The test was repeated on the 6th day of the study. All rats were then sacrificed; the cochleas were removed and set aside for biochemical and histopathological analyses. Results In cisplatin group, Day 6 signal noise ratio values were significantly lower than those of the other groups. Also, malondialdehyde levels in cochlear tissues were significantly higher, superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activities were significantly lower compared to the control group. Histopathologic evaluation revealed erosion in the stria vascularis, degeneration and edema in the connective tissue layer in endothelial cells, impairment of outer hair cells and a decrease in the number of these calls. In the cisplatin + gallic acid group, this biochemical, histopathological and functional changes were reversed. Conclusion In the light of our findings, we think that gallic acid may have played a protective role against cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats, as indicated by the distortion product otoacoustic emissions test results, biochemical findings and immunohistochemical analyses.
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Taslimi P, Kandemir FM, Demir Y, İleritürk M, Temel Y, Caglayan C, Gulçin İ. The antidiabetic and anticholinergic effects of chrysin on cyclophosphamide‐induced multiple organ toxicity in rats: Pharmacological evaluation of some metabolic enzyme activities. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2019; 33:e22313. [DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2018] [Revised: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Parham Taslimi
- Department of ChemistryFaculty of Science, Ataturk UniversityErzurum Turkey
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- Department of BiochemistryFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ataturk UniversityErzurum Turkey
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- Department of ChemistryFaculty of Science, Ataturk UniversityErzurum Turkey
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- Department of BiochemistryFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ataturk UniversityErzurum Turkey
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- Department of SolhanSchool of Health Services, Bingol UniversityBingol Turkey
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- Department of BiochemistryFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bingol UniversityBingol Turkey
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- Department of ChemistryFaculty of Science, Ataturk UniversityErzurum Turkey
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Czerwińska ME, Gąsińska E, Leśniak A, Krawczyk P, Kiss AK, Naruszewicz M, Bujalska-Zadrożny M. Inhibitory effect of Ligustrum vulgare leaf extract on the development of neuropathic pain in a streptozotocin-induced rat model of diabetes. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2018; 49:75-82. [PMID: 30217264 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2018.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Revised: 05/14/2018] [Accepted: 06/07/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chronic hyperalgesia and allodynia associated with progressive damage of peripheral neurons are the most prevalent complications of diabetes mellitus. Plants belonging to the family of Oleaceae were traditionally used in folk medicine for the management of diabetes. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate whether an aqueous extract from the leaves of Ligustrum vulgare (common privet) could be useful to target neuropathic pain in a rat streptozotocin (STZ) model of diabetes. METHODS The chemical composition of the aqueous extract from privet leaf was characterized with the UHPLC-DAD-MS method and the analytical quantification of its constituents was performed with HPLC-DAD. Mechanical hyperalgesia and allodynia were evaluated with the Randall-Selitto and von Frey tests. RESULTS Our investigation revealed the presence of secoiridoids: oleacein (23.48 ± 0.87 mg/g), oleocanthal (8.44 ± 0.08 mg/g), oleuropein (1.50 ± 0.01 mg/g), as well as phenylpropanoids: echinacoside (6.46 ± 0.07 mg/g), verbascoside (4.03 ± 0.04 mg/g) and p-coumaroyl glucarates in the dried aqueous extract of privet leaves. Behavioral data indicated that chronic intraperitoneal administration of the extract (50-200 mg/kg) for 21 days resulted in a decrease in diabetes-induced hyperalgesia and allodynia. Blood glucose levels remained unaltered, while body weight and water intake decreased significantly. CONCLUSION The aqueous privet leaf extract could serve useful in facilitating treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy. Additionally, the study showed that the antihyperalgesic activity of Ligustrum vulgare leaf extract is not likely related to its antihyperglycemic properties.
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- Monika E Czerwińska
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Molecular Basis of Phytotherapy, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1 02-097, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics, Centre for Preclinical Research and Technology, Medical University of Warsaw 02-097, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics, Centre for Preclinical Research and Technology, Medical University of Warsaw 02-097, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics, Centre for Preclinical Research and Technology, Medical University of Warsaw 02-097, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Molecular Basis of Phytotherapy, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1 02-097, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Molecular Basis of Phytotherapy, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1 02-097, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics, Centre for Preclinical Research and Technology, Medical University of Warsaw 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.
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Yu Z, Song F, Jin YC, Zhang WM, Zhang Y, Liu EJ, Zhou D, Bi LL, Yang Q, Li H, Zhang BL, Wang SW. Comparative Pharmacokinetics of Gallic Acid After Oral Administration of Gallic Acid Monohydrate in Normal and Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Infarcted Rats. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:328. [PMID: 29681855 PMCID: PMC5897417 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Gallic acid (GA) is a polyphenolic natural product widely distributed in food, beverage, and traditional Chinese herbs with beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system. In this research, a comparative study was conducted to investigate the possible difference of pharmacokinetic process in normal and isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarcted rats after oral administration of GA monohydrate with the dose of 50 and 100 mg/kg, respectively. Quantification of GA in rat plasma was achieved by using a simple and rapid high-performance liquid chromatographic method. The results revealed that pharmacokinetics of GA were greatly different between normal and pathological state. GA exhibited slower absorption into the bloodstream, and yielded 1.7-fold (50 mg/kg GA) and 1.3-fold (100 mg/kg GA) less values of area under concentration-time curve as well as 2.5-fold lower of maximum blood concentration (Cmax) in MI rats than those in normal rats. In addition, significant prolonged T1/2 and MRT as well as decreased CL were also registered in MI rats. Our findings suggest that myocardial infarction could alter the pharmacokinetic process of GA, and thus the potential pharmacokinetic differences of herbal preparations (or dietary nutrition) containing GA between normal and pathological conditions should be brought to the forefront seriously in clinical practice.
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- Zhe Yu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.,Cadet Brigade, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.,Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.,Cadet Brigade, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.,Department of Pharmacy, Ninth Hospital of Xi'an, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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Omóbòwálé TO, Oyagbemi AA, Folasire AM, Ajibade TO, Asenuga ER, Adejumobi OA, Ola-Davies OE, Oyetola O, James G, Adedapo AA, Yakubu MA. Ameliorative effect of gallic acid on doxorubicin-induced cardiac dysfunction in rats. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2018; 29:19-27. [PMID: 29016351 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2016-0194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2016] [Accepted: 07/23/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of doxorubicin (DOX) as an antineoplastic agent has been greatly limited because of the myriad of toxic sequelae associated with it. The aim of this study was to assess the protective effects of gallic acid (GA) on DOX-induced cardiac toxicity in rats. METHODS Sixty male rats (Wistar strain) were used in this study. They were divided into six groups (A-F) each containing 10 animals. Group A was the control. Rats in Groups B, C, and D were treated with DOX at the dosage of 15 mg/kg body weight i.p. Prior to this treatment, rats in Groups C and D had been treated orally with GA for 7 days at the dosage of 60 and 120 mg/kg, respectively. Animals from Groups E and F received only 60 and 120 mg/kg GA, respectively, which were administered orally for 7 days. RESULTS The exposure of rats to DOX led to a significant (p<0.05) decrease in the cardiac antioxidant defence system and elevation of creatine kinase myocardial band and lactate dehydrogenase. The electrocardiography results showed a significant decrease in heart rate, QRS, and QT-segment prolongation. GA alone improved the antioxidant defence system. CONCLUSIONS The GA pretreatment significantly alleviated GA-associated ECG abnormalities, restored the antioxidant status and prevented cardiac damage.
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology and Biochemistry, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Environmental and Interdisciplinary Sciences, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Vascular Biology Unit, Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, COPHS, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, USA
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Abdel-Moneim A, Yousef AI, Abd El-Twab SM, Abdel Reheim ES, Ashour MB. Gallic acid and p-coumaric acid attenuate type 2 diabetes-induced neurodegeneration in rats. Metab Brain Dis 2017; 32:1279-1286. [PMID: 28573601 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-017-0039-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2016] [Accepted: 05/24/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The brain of diabetics revealed deterioration in many regions, especially the hippocampus. Hence, the present study aimed to evaluate the effects of gallic acid and p-coumaric acid against the hippocampal neurodegeneration in type 2 diabetic rats. Adult male albino rats were randomly allocated into four groups: Group 1 served as control ones and others were induced with diabetes. Group 2 considered as diabetic, and groups 3 and 4 were further orally treated with gallic acid (20 mg/kg b.wt./day) and p-coumaric acid (40 mg/kg b.wt./day) for six weeks. Diabetic rats revealed significant elevation in the levels of serum glucose, blood glycosylated hemoglobin and serum tumor necrosis factor-α, while the level of serum insulin was significantly declined. Furthermore, the brain of diabetic rats showed a marked increase in oxidative stress and a decrease of antioxidant parameters as well as upregulation the protein expression of Bax and downregulation the protein expression of Bcl-2 in the hippocampus. Treatment of diabetic rats with gallic acid and p-coumaric acid significantly ameliorated glucose tolerance, diminished the brain oxidative stress and improved antioxidant status, declined inflammation and inhibited apoptosis in the hippocampus. The overall results suggested that gallic acid and p-coumaric acid may inhibit hippocampal neurodegeneration via their potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties. Therefore, both compounds can be recommended as hopeful adjuvant agents against brain neurodegeneration in diabetics.
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- Adel Abdel-Moneim
- Molecular Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511, Egypt.
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- Molecular Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511, Egypt
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- Molecular Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511, Egypt
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- Molecular Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511, Egypt
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- Molecular Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511, Egypt
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Omobowale TO, Oyagbemi AA, Ajufo UE, Adejumobi OA, Ola-Davies OE, Adedapo AA, Yakubu MA. Ameliorative Effect of Gallic Acid in Doxorubicin-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Wistar Rats Through Antioxidant Defense System. J Diet Suppl 2017; 15:183-196. [DOI: 10.1080/19390211.2017.1335822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Temidayo Olutayo Omobowale
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Environmental & Interdisciplinary Sciences, College of Science, Engineering & Technology, NSB303, Vascular Biology Unit, Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, COPHS, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, USA
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Szwajgier D, Borowiec K, Pustelniak K. The Neuroprotective Effects of Phenolic Acids: Molecular Mechanism of Action. Nutrients 2017; 9:nu9050477. [PMID: 28489058 PMCID: PMC5452207 DOI: 10.3390/nu9050477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 143] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2017] [Revised: 05/01/2017] [Accepted: 05/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The neuroprotective role of phenolic acids from food has previously been reported by many authors. In this review, the role of phenolic acids in ameliorating depression, ischemia/reperfusion injury, neuroinflammation, apoptosis, glutamate-induced toxicity, epilepsy, imbalance after traumatic brain injury, hyperinsulinemia-induced memory impairment, hearing and vision disturbances, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, anti-amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Chagas disease and other less distributed diseases is discussed. This review covers the in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo studies concerning the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders (on the biochemical and gene expression levels) by phenolic acids.
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- Dominik Szwajgier
- Department of Biotechnology, Human Nutrition and the Science of Food Commodities, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin 20704, Poland.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Human Nutrition and the Science of Food Commodities, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin 20704, Poland.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Human Nutrition and the Science of Food Commodities, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin 20704, Poland.
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