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Şahin S, Aydın AÇ, Göçmen AY, Kaymak E. Evaluation of the protective effect of losartan in acetaminophen-induced liver and kidney damage in mice. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:5067-5078. [PMID: 38194107 PMCID: PMC11166798 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02937-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Acetaminophen is widely used among humans as an antipyretic and analgesic. In this study, the protective effect of losartan in hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity induced by acetaminophen in mice was investigated owing to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. An injection of a single dose of 500 mg/kg (i.p.) acetaminophen was administered to induce hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in Groups VI-X. Losartan at doses of 1 mg/kg (Group VII), 3 mg/kg (Group VIII), and 10 mg/kg (Groups III, V, IX, and X) was injected intraperitoneally twice, at 1 and 12 h after the acetaminophen injection. Additionally, a 4 mg/kg dose of GW9662 (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ) antagonist) was injected intraperitoneally 30 min before the losartan injections in Groups V and X. At the end of 24 h, the mice were euthanized, and blood, liver, and kidney tissue samples were collected. Levels of AST, ALT, creatinine, and oxidative stress markers including TBARS, SOD, CAT, GPx, TAS, TOS, GSH, and GSSG, along with pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-17, and TNF-α, were measured using ELISA kits. Additionally, a histological evaluation of the tissue samples was performed. Acetaminophen causes increases in the levels of AST, ALT, creatinine, TBARS, TOS, GSSG, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-17, and TNF-α in serum, liver, and kidney tissue. Meanwhile, it led to a decrease in the levels of SOD, CAT, GPx, TAS, and GSH. Losartan injection reversed oxidative and inflammatory damage induced by acetaminophen. Histopathological changes in liver and kidney tissue were alleviated by losartan. The substance GW9662 increased the protective effect of losartan. In light of all the data obtained from our study, it can be said that losartan has a protective effect on liver and kidney damage induced by acetaminophen due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In terms of the study, losartan was found to be an alternative substance that could protect people from the harmful effects of acetaminophen.
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- Serkan Şahin
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Yozgat Bozok University, Yozgat, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Yozgat Bozok University, Yozgat, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Yozgat Bozok University, Yozgat, Turkey
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Yozgat Bozok University, Yozgat, Turkey
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Luo Y, Lei Y, Zhou H, Chen Y, Liu H, Jiang J, Xu C, Wu B. ARRB1 downregulates acetaminophen-induced hepatoxicity through binding to p-eIF2α to inhibit ER stress signaling. Cell Biol Toxicol 2024; 40:1. [PMID: 38252352 PMCID: PMC10803539 DOI: 10.1007/s10565-024-09842-z] [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: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Acetaminophen (APAP) stands as the predominant contributor to drug-induced liver injury (DILI), and limited options are available. β-Arrestin1 (ARRB1) is involved in numerous liver diseases. However, the role of ARRB1 in APAP-induced liver injury remained uncertain. Wild-type (WT) and ARRB1 knockout (KO) mice were injected with APAP and sacrificed at the indicated times. The histological changes, inflammation, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, and apoptosis were then evaluated. Hepatic cell lines AML-12 and primary hepatocytes were used for in vitro analyses. Systemic ARRB1-KO mice were susceptible to APAP-induced hepatotoxicity, as indicated by larger areas of centrilobular necrosis area and higher levels of ALT, AST, and inflammation level. Moreover, ARRB1-KO mice exhibited increased ER stress (indicated by phosphorylated α subunit of eukaryotic initiation factor 2 (p-eIF2α)-activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4)-CCAAT-enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP)) and apoptosis (indicated by cleaved caspase 3). Further rescue experiments demonstrated that the induction of apoptosis was partially mediated by ER stress. Overexpression of ARRB1 alleviated APAP-induced ER stress and apoptosis. Moreover, co-IP analysis revealed that ARRB1 directly bound to p-eIF2α and eIF2α. ARRB1 protected against APAP-induced hepatoxicity through targeting ER stress and apoptosis. ARRB1 is a prospective target for treating APAP-induced DILI.
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- Yujun Luo
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Allison R, Guraka A, Shawa IT, Tripathi G, Moritz W, Kermanizadeh A. Drug induced liver injury - a 2023 update. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART B, CRITICAL REVIEWS 2023; 26:442-467. [PMID: 37786264 DOI: 10.1080/10937404.2023.2261848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) constitutes hepatic damage attributed to drug exposure. DILI may be categorized as hepatocellular, cholestatic or mixed and might also involve immune responses. When DILI occurs in dose-dependent manner, it is referred to as intrinsic, while if the injury occurs spontaneously, it is termed as idiosyncratic. This review predominately focused on idiosyncratic liver injury. The established molecular mechanisms for DILI include (1) mitochondria dysfunction, (2) increased reactive oxygen species levels, (3) presence of elevated apoptosis and necrosis, (4) and bile duct injuries associated with immune mediated pathways. However, it should be emphasized that the underlying mechanisms responsible for DILI are still unknown. Prevention strategies are critical as incidences occur frequently, and treatment options are limited once the injury has developed. The aim of this review was to utilize retrospective cohort studies from across the globe to gain insight into epidemiological patterns. This review considers (1) what is currently known regarding the mechanisms underlying DILI, (2) discusses potential risk factors and (3) implications of the coronavirus pandemic on DILI presentation and research. Future perspectives are also considered and discussed and include potential new biomarkers, causality assessment and reporting methods.
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- Rebecca Allison
- College of Science and Technology, University of Derby, Derby, UK
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- College of Science and Technology, University of Derby, Derby, UK
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- College of Science and Technology, University of Derby, Derby, UK
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- College of Science and Technology, University of Derby, Derby, UK
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Nabil-Adam A, Ashour ML, Shreadah MA. The hepatoprotective candidates by synergistic formula of marine and terrestrial against Acetaminophen toxicity using in-vitro, in-vivo, and in silico screening approach. Saudi J Biol Sci 2023; 30:103607. [PMID: 36941882 PMCID: PMC10023929 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103607] [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: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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Background One of the most regularly used hepatotoxic medicines is paracetamol (acetaminophen, N-acetyl-p-aminophenol; APAP). It causes liver failure in overdoses but is safe at therapeutic dosages. Combination therapy combining many natural compounds with a synergistic impact as hepatoprotective agents has become an essential therapeutic method against various disorders. Objective Due to the lack of literature on paracetamol's effects on hematological and hepatic status parameters in male albino mice, the main goal of this study was to compare the hepatoprotective activities of a mixture of three marine-derived polyphenolics and polysaccharides (Sargassum vulgare Bacillus oceanisediminis, and alginic acids) to Chrysanthemum extract and the mixture of them. Methods Sargassumvulgare, Bacillus Oceanisediminis, and alginate, as well as Chrysanthemum ethanol extracts, were tested for APAP-induced liver damage. Group 1 received saline solution subcutaneously, while Group 2 received 500 mg/kg body weight/day APAP intraperitoneal. Group 3 got 200 mg/day algal extract i.p. As in group 3, group 4 got an i.p. dose of 200 mg of algal extract before the APAP dose. This group was protected by Sargassum vulgare extract. Group 5: Received 200 mg/100 g/body of Bacillus oceanisediminis extracts i.p. for one week. Group 6: Received 200 mg/body of Bacillus oceanisediminis extract i.p. for one week before APAP treatment. Alginate (p200 mg/body weight/day) was given to Group 7. As in group 7, group 8 received 200 mg/body weight/day alginate extract i.p. before APAP. Group 9: Chrysanthemum extracts 200 mg/day for a week. Group 10: got an i.p. dose of Chrysanthemum extracts for one week before the APAP dose. Group 11: Four mixed extracts (Bacillus Oceanisediminis, Sargassum vulgare, Chrysanthemum, and alginate) were i.p200 mg/day for one week as a positive (+ve) control group. Group 12: Received i.p200 mg/kg combination extract for one week before APAP. Results Due to their synergistic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions, marine extracts and combinations of marine-derived extracts demonstrated a great effect against APAP toxicity, demonstrating hepatoprotective potential against APAP-induced liver damage. Conclusion The synergy of the three marine-derived combinations may lead to novel liver toxicity prevention agents.
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- Asmaa Nabil-Adam
- Marine Biotechnology and Natural Products Laboratory, National Institute of Oceanography & Fisheries, Egypt
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Abbasia, Cairo 11566, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, P.O. Box 6231, Jeaddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
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- Marine Biotechnology and Natural Products Laboratory, National Institute of Oceanography & Fisheries, Egypt
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Filip AB, Mullins ME. Fomepizole should be used more liberally in paracetamol overdose. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2023; 89:594-598. [PMID: 36471569 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.15594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Growing clinical and basic science data support the use of fomepizole as an adjunct to N-acetylcysteine in paracetamol poisoning. This safe antidote may be helpful in severely poisoned patients.
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- Ari B Filip
- Arkansas Poison and Drug Information Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Washington University in Saint Louis School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
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Jiang XL, Luo PY, Zhou YY, Luo ZH, Hao YJ, Fan MZ, Wu XH, Gao H, Bi HC, Zhao ZB, Lian ML, Lian ZX. Hepatoprotective Effect of Oplopanax elatus Nakai Adventitious Roots Extract by Regulating CYP450 and PPAR Signaling Pathway. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:761618. [PMID: 35586046 PMCID: PMC9108204 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.761618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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O. elatus Nakai is a traditional medicine that has been confirmed to exert effective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions, and is used for the treatment of different disorders. However, its potential beneficial effects on drug induced hepatotoxicity and relevant molecular mechanisms remain unclear. This study investigated the protective effect and further elucidated the mechanisms of action of O. elatus on liver protection. O. elatus chlorogenic acids-enriched fraction (OEB), which included chlorogenic acid and isochlorogenic acid A, were identified by HPLC-MS/MS. OEB was administrated orally daily for seven consecutive days, followed by a single intraperitoneal injection of an overdose of APAP after the final OEB administration. The effects of OEB on immune cells in mice liver were analyzed using flow cytometry. APAP metabolite content in serum was detected using HPLC-MS/MS in order to investigate whether OEB affects CYP450 activities. The intestinal content samples were processed for 16 s microbiota sequencing. Results demonstrated that OEB decreased alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase contents, affected the metabolism of APAP, and decreased the concentrates of APAP, APAP-CYS and APAP-NAC by inhibiting CYP2E1 and CYP3A11 activity. Furthermore, OEB pretreatment regulated lipid metabolism by affecting the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) signaling pathway in mice and also increased the abundance of Akkermansia and Parabacteroides. This study indicated that OEB is a potential drug candidate for treating hepatotoxicity because of its ability to affect drug metabolism and regulate lipid metabolism.
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- Xiao-Long Jiang
- Key Laboratory for Natural Resource of ChangBai Mountain & Functional Molecules, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou International Campus, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Products, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory for Natural Resource of ChangBai Mountain & Functional Molecules, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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- Key Laboratory for Natural Resource of ChangBai Mountain & Functional Molecules, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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- Key Laboratory for Natural Resource of ChangBai Mountain & Functional Molecules, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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- College of Pharmacy/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Products, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Zhi-Bin Zhao, ; Mei-Lan Lian, ; Zhe-Xiong Lian,
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- Key Laboratory for Natural Resource of ChangBai Mountain & Functional Molecules, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
- *Correspondence: Zhi-Bin Zhao, ; Mei-Lan Lian, ; Zhe-Xiong Lian,
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- Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Zhi-Bin Zhao, ; Mei-Lan Lian, ; Zhe-Xiong Lian,
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DDAH1 Protects against Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Hepatoxicity in Mice. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11050880. [PMID: 35624743 PMCID: PMC9137993 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11050880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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In many developed countries, acetaminophen (APAP) overdose-induced acute liver injury is a significant therapeutic problem. Dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase 1 (DDAH1) is a critical enzyme for asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) metabolism. Growing evidence suggests that liver dysfunction is associated with increased plasma ADMA levels and reduced hepatic DDAH1 activity/expression. The purpose of this study was to investigate the involvement of DDAH1 in APAP-mediated hepatotoxicity using Ddah1-/- and DDAH1 transgenic mice. After APAP challenge, Ddah1-/- mice developed more severe liver injury than wild type (WT) mice, which was associated with a greater induction of fibrosis, oxidative stress, inflammation, cell apoptosis and phosphorylation of JNK. In contrast, overexpression of DDAH1 attenuated APAP-induced liver injury. RNA-seq analysis showed that DDAH1 affects xenobiotic metabolism and glutathione metabolism pathways in APAP-treated livers. Furthermore, we found that DDAH1 knockdown aggravated APAP-induced cell death, oxidative stress, phosphorylation of JNK and p65, upregulation of CYP2E1 and downregulation of GSTA1 in HepG2 cells. Collectively, our data suggested that DDAH1 has a marked protective effect against APAP-induced liver oxidative stress, inflammation and injury. Strategies to increase hepatic DDAH1 expression/activity may be novel approaches for drug-induced acute liver injury therapy.
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Zhang C, Lin J, Zhen C, Wang F, Sun X, Kong X, Gao Y. Amygdalin protects against acetaminophen-induced acute liver failure by reducing inflammatory response and inhibiting hepatocyte death. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2022; 602:105-112. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Shi C, Wang J, Zhang R, Ishfaq M, Li Y, Zhang R, Si C, Li R, Li C, Liu F. Dihydromyricetin alleviates Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide-induced hepatic injury in chickens by inhibiting the NLRP3 inflammasome. Vet Res 2022; 53:6. [PMID: 35073994 PMCID: PMC8785529 DOI: 10.1186/s13567-022-01024-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Dihydromyricetin (DHM), a flavonoid in vine tea, has many pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. Lipopolysaccharide is the key inducer of inflammation in avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection; however, the effect of DHM on E. coli lipopolysaccharide-induced hepatic injury remains unknown. The present study aimed to explore the role of the NLRP3 inflammasome in hepatic injury and the possible protective mechanisms of DHM against hepatic injury in chickens. The results showed that when chickens were administered lipopolysaccharide, liver damage was observed, accompanied by increased levels of serum transaminases and direct bilirubin. Additionally, hepatic expression levels of NLRP3 and caspase-1 p20, the subunit of caspase-1 that is cleaved after NLRP3 activation, significantly increased in liver injury. We found that treatment with MCC950, a specific NLRP3 inhibitor, significantly decreased serum transaminase activities, direct bilirubin content, and hepatic NLRP3 and caspase-1 p20 expression levels. DHM significantly reduced serum transaminase activities and direct bilirubin content and ameliorated histopathological and ultrastructural changes in the liver. DHM decreased hepatic levels of H2O2 and malondialdehyde and increased the activities of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase. Furthermore, DHM significantly decreased the expression levels of NLRP3, pro-caspase-1 and caspase-1 p20. Moreover, DHM reduced serum lactate dehydrogenase, IL-1β and IL-18 levels and repressed hepatic IL-1β, IL-18 and gasdermin A expression. The results demonstrated that the NLRP3 inflammasome was involved in the mechanism of lipopolysaccharide-induced hepatic injury. Furthermore, DHM could inhibit NLRP3 inflammasome activation and subsequent pyroptosis, eventually ameliorating E. coli lipopolysaccharide-induced liver injury.
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- Chenxi Shi
- Basic Veterinary Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Basic Veterinary Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Basic Veterinary Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Basic Veterinary Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Basic Veterinary Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Basic Veterinary Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Basic Veterinary Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Basic Veterinary Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China.,Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, China
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- Laboratory Animal Base, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Basic Veterinary Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China. .,Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, China.
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Tian W, Zhao J, Choo BK, Kim IS, Ahn D, Tae HJ, Islam MS, Park BY. Camellia japonica diminishes acetaminophen-induced acute liver failure by attenuating oxidative stress in mice. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:57192-57206. [PMID: 34086174 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14530-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This experiment was to explore the possible defensive properties and potential molecular mechanisms of Camellia japonica (CJ) against APAP-stimulated acute liver failure (ALF) in mice. In this study, we investigated the effects of CJ on APAP-induced hepatotoxicity. Mice were orally treated with CJ before or after challenge with APAP. Both pretreatment and post-treatment with CJ attenuated APAP-induced hepatotoxicity, as confirmed by significantly reduced serum toxicity biomarkers and improved hepatic pathological damage. Pretreatment with CJ drastically decreased the rise of hepatic inflammatory cytokines levels and weakened neutrophil infiltration. Furthermore, pretreatment with CJ dramatically decreased the levels of hepatic oxidative stress markers such as hepatic malondialdehyde (MDA) and 4-Hydroxynonenal (4-HNE) expression and rescued the reduced hepatic level of GSH caused by APAP overdose. Additionally, CJ pretreatment markedly attenuated cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) activation, transcription factor nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) phosphorylation, c-Jun-N-terminal kinase (JNK) phosphorylation, and activated AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling pathway in the liver. The present study thus reveals that CJ attenuated APAP-induced ALF by inhibiting COX-2 activation, NF-κB, and JNK phosphorylation and activating the AMPK signaling pathway.
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- Weishun Tian
- College of Veterinary Medicine and Bio-safety Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, 54596, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and Bio-safety Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, 54596, South Korea
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- Department of Crop Science and Biotechnology, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and Bio-safety Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, 54596, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and Bio-safety Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, 54596, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and Bio-safety Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, 54596, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and Bio-safety Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, 54596, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and Bio-safety Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, 54596, South Korea.
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Asaad GF, Ibrahim Abdallah HM, Mohammed HS, Nomier YA. Hepatoprotective effect of kaempferol glycosides isolated from Cedrela odorata L. leaves in albino mice: involvement of Raf/MAPK pathway. Res Pharm Sci 2021; 16:370-380. [PMID: 34447445 PMCID: PMC8356719 DOI: 10.4103/1735-5362.319575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background and purpose: Paracetamol is the most implicated xenobiotic in inducing hepatotoxicity. Our study aimed to determine the impact of some kaempferol glycosides isolated from the leaves of Cedrela odorata L. on paracetamol hepatotoxicity. Experimental approach: The methanolic extract of dried leaves of C. odorata L. was subjected to the combination of spectroscopic methods (1H and 13CNMR). Six kaempferol glycosides were isolated: kaempferol-3-O-β-D-glycopyranoside (astragalin), kaempferol-3-O-β-L-rhamnopyranoside, kaempferol-3-O-β-D-rutinoside, kaempferide-3-O-β-D-rutinoside, kaempferide-3-O-β-Drutinosyl-7-O-β-D-rhamnopyranoside, and kaempferol-3-O-β-D- rutinosyl-7-O-a-D-arabinopyranoside. Fifty-four female Swiss Albino mice were divided randomly into 9 groups including (1) control negative (1 mL/kg saline; IP), (2) control positive (paracetamol 300 mg/kg; IP), (3) silymarin 50 mg/kg (IP). Animals of groups 4-9 were injected with 6 different samples of isolated compounds at 100 mg/kg (IP). One h later, groups 3-9 were injected with paracetamol (300 mg/kg IP). Two h later, tissue samples were taken from all animals to assess nitrotyrosine, c-Jun N-terminal protein kinase (c-JNK), Raf -1kinase, and oxidative stress biomarkers viz. reduced glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA). Findings/Results: Isolated glycosides had a prominent anti-apoptotic effect via inhibition of c-JNK and Raf-1 kinase. They also exerted a powerful antioxidant effect by modulating the oxidative stress induced by paracetamol via increasing GSH, reducing MDA and nitrotyrosine concentrations compared to positive control. The glycoside (1) showed a better effect than silymarin (standard) in ameliorating the formation of nitrotyrosine, Raf-1 kinase, c-JNK, and GSH. Conclusion and implication: Kaempferol glycosides isolated for the first time from C. odorata L. leaves exerted antioxidant and antiapoptotic effects via amelioration of oxidative stress and inhibition of Raf/MAPK pathway.
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- Gihan Farag Asaad
- National Research Centre, Pharmacology Department, Medical Research Divison, Giza, Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Pharmacy College, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia
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Zhang Y, Ma B, Hao S, Wang J, Zhang R, Ishfaq M, Shi C, Yuan L, Li R, Li C, Liu F. Drug-induced liver injury: Oltipraz and C2-ceramide intervene HNF-1α/GSTA1 expression via JNK signaling pathway. J Appl Toxicol 2021; 41:2011-2020. [PMID: 33959992 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a serious and frequently occurring issue in drug development. The c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) signaling pathway plays an important role in many diseases; hepatocyte nuclear factor-1α (HNF-1α) and glutathione S-transferase A1 (GSTA1) are important in regulating liver-specific genes expressions and affecting drug metabolism. Oltipraz is used to treat liver cirrhosis by improving liver function, and C2-ceramide is a pro-apoptotic lipid that regulates multiple signaling pathways. In this study, we investigated the function of the JNK signaling pathway with HNF-1α and GSTA1 in a cellular model of DILI and whether oltipraz and C2-ceramide exert effects via the JNK pathway. The results showed that inhibiting JNK could ameliorate APAP-induced hepatocyte injury, reduced oxidative stress, suppressed JNK and c-Jun activation, and hepatocyte apoptosis. Meanwhile, the mRNA and protein expressions of HNF-1α and GSTA1 were increased significantly compared to control conditions. The effect of oltipraz (8 μmol/L) was similar to a JNK inhibitor and significantly increased HNF-1α/GSTA1 expression, but oltipraz combined with JNK inhibitor did not show a synergistic effect. Although C2-ceramide (8 μmol/L) aggravated hepatocyte injury and apoptosis, exacerbated oxidative stress, increased phosphorylation of JNK and c-Jun, and markedly decreased HNF-1α/GSTA1 expression, C2-ceramide combined with JNK inhibitor could partially alleviate these alterations. These results demonstrated that the JNK signaling pathway with HNF-1α/GSTA1 are involved in the process of DILI. Inhibiting JNK up-regulated HNF-1α and GSTA1 expressions which could attenuate hepatocyte injury. Oltipraz and C2-ceramide might affect the expression of HNF-1α/GSTA1 though JNK signaling.
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- Yuanyuan Zhang
- Department of Basic Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China.,Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China.,Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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Current etiological comprehension and therapeutic targets of acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity. Pharmacol Res 2020; 161:105102. [DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2020.105102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The Late-Stage Protective Effect of Mito-TEMPO against Acetaminophen-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mouse and Three-Dimensional Cell Culture Models. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9100965. [PMID: 33050213 PMCID: PMC7601533 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9100965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
An overdose of acetaminophen (APAP), the most common cause of acute liver injury, induces oxidative stress that subsequently causes mitochondrial impairment and hepatic necroptosis. N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), the only recognized drug against APAP hepatotoxicity, is less effective the later it is administered. This study evaluated the protective effect of mitochondria-specific Mito-TEMPO (Mito-T) on APAP-induced acute liver injury in C57BL/6J male mice, and a three dimensional (3D)-cell culture model containing the human hepatoblastoma cell line HepG2. The administration of Mito-T (20 mg/kg, i.p.) 1 h after APAP (400 mg/kg, i.p.) injection markedly attenuated the APAP-induced elevated serum transaminase activity and hepatic necrosis. However, Mito-T treatment did not affect key factors in the development of APAP liver injury including the activation of c-jun N-terminal kinases (JNK), and expression of the transcription factor C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP) in the liver. However, Mito-T significantly reduced the APAP-induced increase in the hepatic oxidative stress marker, nitrotyrosine, and DNA fragmentation. Mito-T markedly attenuated cytotoxicity induced by APAP in the HepG2 3D-cell culture model. Moreover, liver regeneration after APAP hepatotoxicity was not affected by Mito-T, demonstrated by no changes in proliferating cell nuclear antigen formation. Therefore, Mito-T was hepatoprotective at the late-stage of APAP overdose in mice.
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