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Saad HM, Oda SS, Alexiou A, Papadakis M, Mahmoud MH, Batiha GES, Khalifa E. Hepatoprotective activity of Lactéol® forte and quercetin dihydrate against thioacetamide-induced hepatic cirrhosis in male albino rats. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18196. [PMID: 38534093 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18196] [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: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Liver cirrhosis is a silent disease in humans and is experimentally induced by many drugs and toxins as thioacetamide (TAA) in particular, which is the typical model for experimental induction of hepatic fibrosis. Thus, the objective of the present study was to elucidate the possible protective effects of lactéol® forte (LF) and quercetin dihydrate (QD) against TAA-induced hepatic damage in male albino rats. Induction of hepatotoxicity was performed by TAA injection (200 mg/kg I/P, twice/ week) in rats. LF (1 × 109 CFU/rat 5 times/week) and QD (50 mg/kg 5 times/week) treated groups were administered concurrently with TAA injection (200 mg/kg I/P, twice/ week). The experimental treatments were conducted for 12 weeks. Hepatotoxicity was evaluated biochemically by measuring alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) in the serum and histopathologically with the scoring of histopathological changes besides histochemical assessment of collagen by Masson's trichrome and immunohistochemical analysis for α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), Ki67 and caspase-3 expression in liver sections. Our results indicated that LF and QD attenuated some biochemical changes and histochemical markers in TAA-mediated hepatotoxicity in rats by amelioration of biochemical markers and collagen, α-SMA, Ki67 and caspase3 Immunoexpression. Additionally, LF and QD supplementation downregulated the proliferative, necrotic, fibroblastic changes, eosinophilic intranuclear inclusions, hyaline globules and Mallory-like bodies that were detected histopathologically in the TAA group. In conclusion, LF showed better hepatic protection than QD against TAA-induced hepatotoxicity in rats by inhibiting inflammatory reactions with the improvement of some serum hepatic transaminases, histopathological picture and immunohistochemical markers.
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- Hebatallah M Saad
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Matrouh University, Matrouh, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Abees, Alexandria Province, Egypt
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- University Centre for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India
- Department of Research & Development, Funogen, Athens, Greece
- Department of Research & Development, AFNP Med, Wien, Austria
- Department of Science and Engineering, Novel Global Community Educational Foundation, Hebersham, New South Wales, Germany
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- Department of Surgery II, University Hospital Witten-Herdecke, Heusnerstrasse 40, University of Witten-Herdecke, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, AlBeheira, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Matrouh University, Matrouh, Egypt
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Yoon HB, Cho JH, Kim JS, Kim JH, Oh HG, Kim CS, Song YE, Adam GO, Park YG. Gastrodia elata rhizoma ameliorates thioacetamide-induced liver injury in dogs. J Adv Vet Anim Res 2023; 10:144-150. [PMID: 37534070 PMCID: PMC10390687 DOI: 10.5455/javar.2023.j663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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Objective The study aimed to investigate the hepatoprotective effects of Gastrodia elata rhizome (GR) on thioacetamide (TAA)-induced liver injury in dogs. We evaluated serum biochemical and hematological parameters, with emphasis on alanine transaminase (ALT), alanine phosphates (ALP), and nitric oxide (NO) levels, in dogs with TAA-induced liver injury. Materials and Methods The animals were divided into a control group (Con), TAA group, Silymarin group (Sil, 50 mg/kg), Gastrodia rhizome low dose (GRL) (low) + TAA, GRH (high) + TAA, and GR high-dose group (GRH) control group. GRL and GRH were given daily at 50 and 100 mg/kg, respectively. TAA was given on days 1, 4, and 7 at a dose of 300 mg/kg. Results GR significantly reduced liver injury in treated animals, as indicated by lowered levels of ALT (about 32% at day 21 in both GRL + TAA and GRH + TAA groups), ALP (about 17% and 21% at day 21 in both GRL + TAA, GRH + TAA groups, respectively), and NO (about 36% at day 21 in both GRL + TAA, GRH + TAA groups) compared to the TAA control group. Hematological parameters showed mild changes during the experiment. High-performance liquid chromatography analysis revealed gastrodin, a major component of the GR extract, constitutes 2.6% of the extract. Conclusion The GR demonstrated significant hepatoprotective effects against TAA-induced liver injury in dogs. The study provides evidence for the potential therapeutic use of GR in the management of liver diseases.
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- R&D Division, HUVET Co., Ltd., Iksan-si, Korea
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- Jeollabuk-do Agricultural Research & Extension Services, Iksan, Korea
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- Jeollabuk-do Agricultural Research & Extension Services, Iksan, Korea
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- R&D Division, HUVET Co., Ltd., Iksan-si, Korea
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sudan University of Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan
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Zhou D, Fu Y, Li F, Yang D, Wei L, Yue H, Dai Y, Jeon Y. Treatment of obese zebrafish with saringosterol acetate through AMP activated protein kinase pathway. Chem Biodivers 2022; 19:e202200495. [PMID: 35856892 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202200495] [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: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECT Edible Brown Seaweed Sargassum fusiforme (Harvey) Setchell, 1931 abbreviated as Sargassum fusiforme was used for folk medical therapy in East Asia countries over five hundred years. Saringosterol acetate (SA) was isolated from S. fusiforme in our previous study and indicated various effects. However, anti-obesity activity of SA and its mechanism still unknown. Method: The inhibitory effect of SA, isolated from S. fusiforme , on adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 adipocytes was investigated in vitro and in zebrafish model. Cell toxicity, differentiation, signaling pathway, and lipid accumulation of SA treated 3T3-L1 adipocytes were determined. The body weight and triglyceride content of diet-induced obese (DIO) adult male zebrafish were measured from 12 to 17 weeks after fertilization. Result: SA attenuated the differentiation of cells and reduced lipid accumulation, and triglyceride content in the 3T3-L1 adipocytes. During the differentiation of adipocytes, SA suppressed fat accumulation and decreased the expression of signal factors responsible for adipogenesis. In SA-treated adipocytes, while fatty acid synthetase was downregulated, AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) was upregulated. Furthermore, SA suppressed body weight and triglyceride content in DIO zebrafish. CONCLUSION SA is a potential therapeutic agent in the management of metabolic disorders, such as obesity.
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- DongYue Zhou
- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun 130117, Changchun, CHINA
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun 130117, Changchun, CHINA
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun 130117, Changchun, CHINA
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun 130117, Changchun, CHINA
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun 130117, Changchun, CHINA
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun 130117, Changchun, CHINA
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, jilin ginseng academy, 1035# boshuo raod, 130117, Changchun, CHINA
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- Jeju National University, Marine Science Institute, Jeju 63333, Jeju, KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
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Hyun YJ, Kim JG, Kim MJ, Jung SK, Kim JY. Mineral-rich Jeju lava sea water suppresses lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and ameliorates high-fat diet-induced obesity in C57BL/6 J mice. Food Sci Biotechnol 2021; 30:299-304. [PMID: 33732520 PMCID: PMC7914322 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-020-00859-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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This research aimed to evaluate the potential inhibitory effect of mineral-rich Jeju lava sea water (JLSW) on lipid accumulation. This study optimized the calcium (Ca): magnesium (Mg) ratio (5:1, 2.5:1, 1:1) of JLSW and evaluated the effect on lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 cells using Oil Red O staining. JLSW with a high Ca:Mg ratio (5:1) suppressed lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Based on these in-vitro results, the effects of JLSW on lipid accumulation were investigated in C57BL/6 J mice fed high-fat diets for 14 weeks. Epididymal adipose tissue weight was significantly decreased in mice that received JLSW with a hardness of 800 or 100 mg/L compared to HFD. Adipocyte size was significantly reduced in mice treated with JLSW with a hardness of 20 mg/L in comparison with HFD. Thus, long-term intake of JLSW may be expected to have anti-obesity effects due to the reduction of lipid accumulation.
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- Ye Ji Hyun
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 232, Gongneung-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01811 Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566 Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566 Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 232, Gongneung-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01811 Republic of Korea
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Jeju Magma-Seawater Inhibits α-MSH-Induced Melanogenesis via CaMKKβ-AMPK Signaling Pathways in B16F10 Melanoma Cells. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:md18090473. [PMID: 32962063 PMCID: PMC7551477 DOI: 10.3390/md18090473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Melanin protects skin from ultraviolet radiation, toxic drugs, and chemicals. Its synthesis is sophisticatedly regulated by multiple mechanisms, including transcriptional and enzymatic controls. However, uncontrolled excessive production of melanin can cause serious dermatological disorders, such as freckles, melasma, solar lentigo, and cancer. Moreover, melanogenesis disorders are also linked to neurodegenerative diseases. Therefore, there is a huge demand for safer and more potent inhibitors of melanogenesis. In the present study, we report novel inhibitory effects of Jeju magma-seawater (JMS) on melanogenesis induced by α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) in B16F10 melanoma cells. JMS is the abundant underground seawater found in Jeju Island, a volcanic island of Korea. Research into the physiological effects of JMS is rapidly increasing due to its high contents of various minerals that are essential to human health. However, little is known about the effects of JMS on melanogenesis. Here, we demonstrate that JMS safely and effectively inhibits α-MSH-induced melanogenesis via the CaMKKβ (calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase β)-AMPK (5′ adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase) signaling pathway. We further demonstrate that AMPK inhibits the signaling pathways of protein kinase A and MAPKs (mitogen-activated protein kinase), which are critical for melanogenesis-related gene expression. Our results highlight the potential of JMS as a novel therapeutic agent for ameliorating skin pigmentation-related disorders.
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