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da Agostini L, Cunha WR, Silva NNT, Melo AS, Moreira LB, Almeida TC, Belo VA, Coura-Vital W, de M Teixeira LF, Lima AA, da Silva GN. Angiotensin-converting enzyme gene (ACE) polymorphisms are associated with dysregulation of biochemical parameters in hypertensive patients. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:1487-1497. [PMID: 36507965 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-08128-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The genetic component, including genes and their variants, plays a significant role in the pathophysiology of arterial hypertension (AH). Thus, clinical, epidemiological and genetic studies have been carried out to improve the understanding of disease mechanisms, improve diagnostic quality and contribute to prevention. OBJECTIVE To determine the association of risk factors, biochemical parameters and different ACE gene polymorphisms with AH. METHOD The case-control study was carried out in the population of Ouro Preto, Brazil. The subjects answered a questionnaire containing clinical and sociodemographic data. The ACE gene polymorphisms rs4291, rs4363 and rs4335 were evaluated by real time-polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) in 310 people (155 hypertensive and 155 normotensive patients), in addition to biochemical parameters. A multivariate logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with AH. Analysis of continuous variables was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis test to assess significance between groups and Dunn's post-test for multiple comparisons. RESULTS The results showed that AH was associated with age, education, smoking, obesity and high levels of triglycerides, sodium, glucose and uric acid. Regarding the biochemical parameters, in hypertensive patients, the rs4363 and rs4335 polymorphisms were associated with high levels of triglycerides, urea and glucose; the rs4291 polymorphism was associated with elevated urea and glucose levels. No association was detected between SNPs and HA. CONCLUSION AH was associated with socioeconomic status, lifestyle habits and biochemical parameters. ACE polymorphisms may have influenced the levels of triglycerides, urea and glucose in hypertensive patients.
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- Lívia da Agostini
- Federal University of Ouro, Morro do Cruzeiro, s/nº, CEP 35400-000, Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Federal University of Ouro, Morro do Cruzeiro, s/nº, CEP 35400-000, Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Federal University of Ouro, Morro do Cruzeiro, s/nº, CEP 35400-000, Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Federal University of Ouro, Morro do Cruzeiro, s/nº, CEP 35400-000, Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Federal University of Ouro, Morro do Cruzeiro, s/nº, CEP 35400-000, Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Federal University of Ouro, Morro do Cruzeiro, s/nº, CEP 35400-000, Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Special Laboratory for Pain and Signaling, Butantan Institue, Vital Brazil Avenue, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Federal University of Ouro, Morro do Cruzeiro, s/nº, CEP 35400-000, Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Federal University of Ouro, Morro do Cruzeiro, s/nº, CEP 35400-000, Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Federal University of Ouro, Morro do Cruzeiro, s/nº, CEP 35400-000, Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Federal University of Ouro, Morro do Cruzeiro, s/nº, CEP 35400-000, Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Wang L, Song TT, Dong CW. Association between Interactions among ACE Gene Polymorphisms and Essential Hypertension in Patients in the Hefei Region, Anhui, China. J Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone Syst 2023; 2023:1159973. [PMID: 37091860 PMCID: PMC10118893 DOI: 10.1155/2023/1159973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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Objective Essential hypertension (EH) is a common cardiovascular disease that endangers human health. Its pathogenesis is complex and has not been fully elucidated. We explore the association between EH and interactions among polymorphisms of the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene in the Hefei region, Anhui, China. Methods A total of 500 participants (400 hypertensive and 100 normotensive) were included in this study. The polymorphisms were detected via improved multiple ligase detection reaction (iMLDR). To improve the accuracy of prediction, multifactor dimensionality reduction (MDR) was used to analyze the overall effect of interactions among seven loci on the incidence of EH. Results The frequencies of polymorphisms in the ACE genes rs12709426, rs4291, rs4309, rs4331, rs4343, rs4459609, and rs4461142 in the EH group were not statistically significantly different from those in the control group. We also found that the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs12709426 only had a homozygous AA genotype and no polymorphisms. There were no differences in the frequency of genetic polymorphisms between the EH and control groups. The best model explaining the EH group was the combined effect of ACE genes rs4291, rs4309, and rs4461142. Conclusion There is an interaction effect among ACE gene loci in EH patients in Hefei region, Anhui, China. Also, the ACE gene SNP rs12709426 only has a homozygous AA genotype and does not show an association with EH.
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- Li Wang
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anhui Hefei 230012, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anhui Hefei 230012, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical School, Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anhui Hefei 230061, China
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Zozina VI, Shikh EV, Kondratenko SN, Melnikov ES, Kukes VG. The effect of coenzyme Q10 as a part of standard therapy on plasma concentrations of ubiquinol, ubiquinone, total CoQ10 and its redox state in patients with ischemic heart disease. Curr Drug Metab 2022; 23:CDM-EPUB-127761. [PMID: 36420876 DOI: 10.2174/1389200224666221123092256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite CoQ10 being a powerful antioxidant and its redox state that may characterize the body's antioxidant system, the latter remains unstudied in patients with cardiovascular diseases. OBJECTIVE This prospective case-control study aimed to investigate the concentrations of ubiquinol, ubiquinone, total CoQ10 and its redox state in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) and arterial hypertension (AH) during standard therapy and with the additional prescription of CoQ10. METHODS The study included 54 healthy individuals and 26 patients, who were divided into a control group receiving standard therapy and a test group receiving CoQ10 in addition to standard therapy. Quantitative determination of COQ10, ubiquinone and ubiquinol was carried out by HPLC-MS/MS. RESULTS It was found that the CoQ10 level in patients was significantly lower than in healthy individuals (on average -32Δ%). In the test group, after treatment, the concentrations of ubiquinol (+53 Δ%), ubiquinone (-28 Δ%), total CoQ10 (+27 Δ%) and redox state (+112 Δ%) were significantly different from the baseline, while in the control group no significant differences were noticed. In the test group after treatment, the levels of total CoQ10 (+25 Δ%), ubiquinol (+43 Δ%), and redox state (+86 Δ%) were statistically significantly higher than in the control group and total CoQ10 concentration did not significantly differ from that in healthy individuals (-12 Δ%). CONCLUSION The additional prescription of CoQ10 for patients with IHD significantly increases the level of total CoQ10, which leads to the increase of body antioxidant potential .
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- V I Zozina
- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases (Head - Prof. E.V. Shikh), Russian Federation, Moscow
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases (Head - Prof. E.V. Shikh), Russian Federation, Moscow
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases (Head - Prof. E.V. Shikh), Russian Federation, Moscow
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, A.P. Arzamastsev Department of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Chemistry, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Russian Federation, Moscow
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases (Head - Prof. E.V. Shikh), Russian Federation, Moscow
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Raj P, Sayfee K, Parikh M, Yu L, Wigle J, Netticadan T, Zieroth S. Comparative and Combinatorial Effects of Resveratrol and Sacubitril/Valsartan alongside Valsartan on Cardiac Remodeling and Dysfunction in MI-Induced Rats. Molecules 2021; 26:5006. [PMID: 34443591 PMCID: PMC8401506 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26165006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The development and progression of heart failure (HF) due to myocardial infarction (MI) is a major concern even with current optimal therapy. Resveratrol is a plant polyphenol with cardioprotective properties. Sacubitril/valsartan is known to be beneficial in chronic HF patients. In this study, we investigated the comparative and combinatorial benefits of resveratrol with sacubitril/valsartan alongside an active comparator valsartan in MI-induced male Sprague Dawley rats. MI-induced and sham-operated animals received vehicle, resveratrol, sacubitril/valsartan, valsartan alone or sacubitril/valsartan + resveratrol for 8 weeks. Echocardiography was performed at the endpoint to assess cardiac structure and function. Cardiac oxidative stress, inflammation, fibrosis, brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), creatinine and neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin were measured. Treatment with resveratrol, sacubitril/valsartan, valsartan and sacubitril/valsartan + resveratrol significantly prevented left ventricular (LV) dilatation and improved LV ejection fraction in MI-induced rats. All treatments also significantly reduced myocardial tissue oxidative stress, inflammation and fibrosis, as well as BNP. Treatment with the combination of sacubitril/valsartan and resveratrol did not show additive effects. In conclusion, resveratrol, sacubitril/valsartan, and valsartan significantly prevented cardiac remodeling and dysfunction in MI-induced rats. The reduction in cardiac remodeling and dysfunction in MI-induced rats was mediated by a reduction in cardiac oxidative stress, inflammation and fibrosis.
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- Pema Raj
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9, Canada; (P.R.); (M.P.)
- Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6, Canada; (K.S.); (L.Y.)
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M9, Canada
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- Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6, Canada; (K.S.); (L.Y.)
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9, Canada; (P.R.); (M.P.)
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- Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6, Canada; (K.S.); (L.Y.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9, Canada;
- Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6, Canada
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9, Canada; (P.R.); (M.P.)
- Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6, Canada; (K.S.); (L.Y.)
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M9, Canada
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9, Canada; (P.R.); (M.P.)
- Section of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6, Canada
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The Role of Oxidative Stress in Physiopathology and Pharmacological Treatment with Pro- and Antioxidant Properties in Chronic Diseases. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2020; 2020:2082145. [PMID: 32774665 PMCID: PMC7396016 DOI: 10.1155/2020/2082145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Oxidative stress (OS) has the ability to damage different molecules and cellular structures, altering the correct function of organs and systems. OS accumulates in the body by endogenous and exogenous mechanisms. Increasing evidence points to the involvement of OS in the physiopathology of various chronic diseases that require prolonged periods of pharmacological treatment. Long-term treatments may contribute to changes in systemic OS. In this review, we discuss the involvement of OS in the pathological mechanisms of some chronic diseases, the pro- or antioxidant effects of their pharmacological treatments, and possible adjuvant antioxidant alternatives. Diseases such as high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, and diabetes mellitus contribute to the increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Antihypertensive, lipid-lowering, and hypoglycemic treatments help reduce the risk with an additional antioxidant benefit. Treatment with methotrexate in autoimmune systemic inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, has a dual role in stimulating the production of OS and producing mitochondrial dysfunction. However, it can also help indirectly decrease the systemic OS induced by inflammation. Medicaments used to treat neurodegenerative diseases tend to decrease the mechanisms related to the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and balance OS. On the other hand, immunosuppressive treatments used in cancer or human immunodeficiency virus infection increase the production of ROS, causing significant oxidative damage in different organs and systems without widely documented exogenous antioxidant administration alternatives.
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Lee SY, Hur SJ. Effect of Treatment with Peptide Extract from Beef Myofibrillar Protein on Oxidative Stress in the Brains of Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats. Foods 2019; 8:E455. [PMID: 31590451 PMCID: PMC6836098 DOI: 10.3390/foods8100455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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This study was conducted to determine the effect of beef peptide extract on oxidative stress in the brains of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs). A 3-kDa peptide extract was obtained from beef myofibrillar protein using alkaline-AK (AK3K). Oxidative stress in SHR brains was measured by assessing malondialdehyde (MDA) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) concentrations and superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity. The SHR brains treated with the AK3K peptide extract (400 mg/kg body weight, AK3K400) showed a significant decrease in MDA and ROS contents by 0.33 and 23.92 μM, respectively (p < 0.05) compared to the control. The SOD activity for AK3K400 was 61.26%, around 20% higher than the control. Furthermore, the SHRs treated with the AK3K peptide extract showed results similar to those obtained using captopril, a hypertension drug, except for the MDA level. The study demonstrates that the beef peptide extract inhibits the generation of oxidative stress in the SHR brain and could possibly be used for neuronal hypertension therapy.
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- Seung Yun Lee
- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, 4726 Seodong-daero, Daedeok-myeon, Anseong-si, 17546 Gyeonggi, Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, 4726 Seodong-daero, Daedeok-myeon, Anseong-si, 17546 Gyeonggi, Korea.
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Miljkovic M, Stefanovic A, Simic-Ogrizovic S, Vekic J, Bogavac-Stanojevic N, Cerne D, Kocbek P, Marc J, Jelic-Ivanovic Z, Spasojevic-Kalimanovska V, Kotur-Stevuljevic J. Association of Dyslipidemia, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation With Redox Status in VLDL, LDL, and HDL Lipoproteins in Patients With Renal Disease. Angiology 2018; 69:861-870. [DOI: 10.1177/0003319718780041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Some cardiovascular complications in patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease may be caused by structurally and functionally modified lipoproteins. Redox status (advanced oxidation protein products [AOPPs]), prooxidant–antioxidant balance, total protein sulfhydryl (SH-groups), and paraoxonase 1 (PON1) activity were assessed in 77 renal patients and 20 controls. Lipoproteins were isolated using ultracentrifugation. PON1, PON3, and pentraxin-3 concentration were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Dyslipidemia-Oxy-Inflammation (DOI) score was calculated as a sum of dyslipidemia, oxidative stress, and inflammation scores. The dyslipidemia score ( P < .001), oxy score ( P < .01), inflammation score (P < .001), and the DOI score ( P < .001) were higher in patient groups compared with controls. The very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) fraction contained the highest amount of AOPP ( P < .001) compared with other lipoprotein fractions in all groups. The low-density lipoprotein (LDL) fraction contained elevated AOPP in all groups compared with the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) fraction ( P < .001). Significant positive correlation was observed between AOPP in LDL fraction and DOI score (ρ = 0.510, P < .01). Dyslipidemia, oxidative stress, and inflammation play an interactive role in renal disease and are mutually associated with redox status in VLDL, LDL, and HDL lipoproteins in plasma of renal patients.
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- Milica Miljkovic
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects of Captopril Compared to Methylprednisolone in L-Arginine-Induced Acute Pancreatitis. Dig Dis Sci 2018; 63:1497-1505. [PMID: 29594979 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-018-5036-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2017] [Accepted: 03/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory disease mediated by damage in acinar cells and pancreatic inflammation with infiltration of leukocytes. The pancreatic renin-angiotensin system may play an important role in the pathogenesis of AP. AIM The present study aimed to investigate the possible protective role of captopril (CAP), an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, in attenuating L-arginine-induced AP rat model and to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms. METHODS Forty-eight adult male Wister rats were divided into four equal groups: control group (vehicle, orally for 10 days), AP group (3 g/kg L-arginine, single i.p.) on 10th day of the experiment, CAP group (50 mg/kg captopril, orally, once daily), and MP group (30 mg/kg methylprednisolone, orally, once daily). CAP and MP were administered for 10 days prior to L-arginine injection. Rats were sacrificed 24 h after arginine injection. Inflammatory biomarkers; tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) concentration, myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) gene expression were determined in pancreas. Oxidative stress biomarkers; pancreatic nitric oxide (NO) and reduced glutathione (GSH) concentrations were measured. Moreover, serum α-amylase and lipase activities were measured and histopathological studies of the pancreas were done. RESULTS CAP group showed a significant reduction in pancreatic TNF-α concentration, MPO activity, NO concentration, and downregulation of iNOS gene expression compared to AP group. CAP group also showed a significant increase in GSH concentration with amelioration of histological changes of AP as well as MP group. CONCLUSION Captopril treatment showed a protective and comparable effect with MP treatment in AP rat model.
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