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Suri S, Khan SS, Naeem S, Majeed S, Sultana N, Khadim S, Khan RA. A two-generational reproductive study to assess the effects of Juglans regia on reproductive developments in the male and female rats. BRAZ J BIOL 2023; 83:e275534. [PMID: 38055579 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.275534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Environmental pollutants and lifestyle severely threaten human and animal health, leading to disturbances of various functions, including infertility. So, exploring a safe treatment that could effectively reverse infertility remains a challenge. The current study was intended to explore the fertility-enhancing effect of Juglans Regia oil in two successive generations of rats; F0 and F1. J. Regia oil was initially tested for in vitro antioxidant assay via ROS and DPPH, followed by in vivo toxicity testing. In the fertility assessment, eighteen pairs of male and female rats (n=36, 1:1, F0 generation) were divided into three groups and dosed with 1 mL/kg and 2 mL/kg daily of J. Regia oil and saline, respectively, up to pre-cohabitation, cohabitation, gestation and lactation periods. The reproductive performance, including body weight, live birth index, fertility index, and litter size, was assessed. Hormonal and antioxidant markers of F1 generations were assessed with the histopathological evaluation of male and female organs. The oil of J. Regia showed great antioxidant potential (P < 0.05) in DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) and ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) methods (P<0.05). The continued exposure of the F0 and F1 generations to J. Regia oil did not affect body weight, fertility index, litter size, and survival index. We have found pronounced fertility outcomes in both genders of F0 and F1 generations with J. Regia 2 mL/kg/day in comparison to the control. Results showed that J. Regia significantly increased (P < 0.05) luteinizing hormone (LH), plasma testosterone, follicular stimulating hormone (FSH), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities in both generations. Histology of both generations reveals improved spermatogenesis and folliculogenesis with enhanced architecture. Altogether, the present results suggest that J. Regia improved fertility in both male and female rats by improving hormonal activities and oxidative stress.
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- S Suri
- University of Karachi, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, Karachi, Pakistan
- Ziauddin University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Karachi, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Ziauddin University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Karachi, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Karachi, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, Karachi, Pakistan
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Luo X, Liu W, Zhao M, Wang J, Gao X, Feng F. The evaluation of sea cucumber ( Acaudina leucoprocta) peptide on sex hormone regulation in normal and premature ovarian failure female mice. Food Funct 2023; 14:1430-1445. [PMID: 36645395 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo01707e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Sea cucumber peptides (SCPs) have various functional activities. However, studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SCPs from the perspective of sex hormones are still lacking. In this study, normal and premature ovarian failure (POF) female mice were used to assess the effect of SCPs on the sex hormones. The ovarian and uterine indices were not influenced by SCP both in normal and POF mice. In normal mice, SCP showed no significant impact on the estrous cycle, ovarian, uterine morphology, sex hormone levels, and sex hormone synthesis-related genes of the ovary. However, 0.6 mg per g bw dosage of SCP (SCPH) statistically increased mapk1 expression on normal mice hypothalamus. In POF mice, SCPH played a more positive role than a low dosage of SCP (0.2 mg per g bw). SCP ameliorated POF-induced estrous cycle disturbances and significantly increased serum estradiol, testosterone, and AMH levels. Moreover, SCP increased the synthesis of the sex hormone by upregulating the expression of StAR, Fshr, and Cyp19a1 in the ovary, which might be due to the activation of the cAMP-related signaling pathways. The upregulation of mapk1, Esr1, and Gnrh was also observed in the hypothalamus. Together, SCP is safe for normal female mice and seems to have positive effects on POF mice from sex hormone regulation. However, the risk of excessive supplementation of sex hormones induced by the SCP intake in POF mice needs to be further explored.
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- Xianliang Luo
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Ensan B, Bathaei P, Nassiri M, Khazaei M, Hassanian SM, Abdollahi A, Ghorbani HR, Aliakbarian M, Ferns GA, Avan A. The Therapeutic Potential of Targeting Key Signaling Pathways as a Novel Approach to Ameliorating Post-Surgical Adhesions. Curr Pharm Des 2022; 28:3592-3617. [PMID: 35466868 DOI: 10.2174/1381612828666220422090238] [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: 11/27/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Peritoneal adhesions (PA) are a common complication of abdominal operations. A growing body of evidence shows that inhibition of inflammation and fibrosis at sites of peritoneal damaging could prevent the development of intra-abdominal adhesions. METHODS A search of PubMed, Medline, CINAHL and Embase databases was performed using the keywords 'postsurgical adhesion', 'post-operative adhesion', 'peritoneal adhesion', 'surgery-induced adhesion' and 'abdominal adhesion'. Studies detailing the use of pharmacological and non-pharmacological agents for peritoneal adhesion prevention were identified, and their bibliographies were thoroughly reviewed to identify further related articles. RESULTS Several signaling pathways, such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha, tissue plasminogen activator, and type 1 plasminogen activator inhibitor, macrophages, fibroblasts, and mesothelial cells play a key part in the development of plasminogen activator. Several therapeutic approaches based on anti-PA drug barriers and traditional herbal medicines have been developed to prevent and treat adhesion formation. In recent years, the most promising method to prevent PA is treatment using biomaterial-based barriers. CONCLUSION In this review, we provide an overview of the pathophysiology of adhesion formation and various agents targeting different pathways, including chemical agents, herbal agents, physical barriers, and clinical trials concerning this matter.
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- Behzad Ensan
- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Recombinant Proteins Research Group, The Research Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Orology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Surgical Oncology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Brighton & Sussex Medical School, Division of Medical Education, Falmer, Brighton, Sussex, BN1 9PH, UK
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Basic Sciences Research Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Medical Genetics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Sadogh A, Gorji N, Moeini R. Herbal foodstuffs in Avicenna's recommended diet to improve sperm quality and increase male fertility; an evidence-based approach. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 19:47-70. [PMID: 33544522 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2020-0254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Attention to diet was considered important issues in improvement of men infertility in Persian Medicine (PM). The purpose of this study was to extract herbal foodstuffs introduced by Avicenna, one of the greatest PM physicians to improve the semen production and to provide evidence of their impact on the basis of current studies."Canon of Medicine", the most important Avecinna's book, was searched with keywords equivalent to semen, fertility and infertility, main herbal foodstuffs were extracted and was searched with keywords sperm, semen, infertility, and fertility in Google scholar, PubMed and Scopus databases. Manuscripts from 1950 up to December 2019 were selected and reviewed. Almond, Onion, Chickpea, Garlic, Coconut, Palm date, Sesame, Fenugreek, Carrot, Fig, Grapes, Pistachio, Hazelnut and Walnut are among main foodstuffs which recommended by Avicenna and there is also evidence that they have positive effects on testosterone production and improvement of various sperm parameters, including count, motility and morphology. Containing large amount of different macro and micronutrients such as vitamins including vit B, C, A and E, minerals such as Mg, Se, Zn, Cu and Fe, important unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic and oleic acids, amino acids such as lysine and arginine and phytochemicals such as polyphenols, flavonoids, triterpenes and steroids can be considered as a main factor in the effectiveness of these foodstuffs. Designing a diet based on the fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds that Avicenna has recommended, may be effective in treating male infertility but further studies are needed to clarify this issue. Research on the effectiveness of his other recommended foodsuffs may also offer new treatments and supplements for this purpose.
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- Azita Sadogh
- Student Reseaerch Committee, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of History of Medical Science, School of Persian medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Persian Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Islamic Republic of Iran.,Traditional Medicine and History of Medical Sciences Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Islamic Republic of Iran
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Postoperative peritoneal adhesion: an update on physiopathology and novel traditional herbal and modern medical therapeutics. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2020; 394:317-336. [PMID: 32979062 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-020-01961-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Postoperative peritoneal adhesion (PPA) is a serious clinical condition that affects the high percentage of patients after abdominal surgery. In this review, we have tried to focus on pathophysiology and different underlying signal pathways of adhesion formation based on recent progress in the molecular and cellular mechanisms. Also, the strategies, developed based on traditional herbal and modern medicines, to prevent and treat the PPA via regulation of the molecular mechanisms were investigated. The search engines such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and Science Direct have been used to evaluate the current literature related to the pathogenesis of adhesion formation and novel products. Recently, different mechanisms have been defined for adhesion formation, mainly categorized in fibrin formation and adhesion fibroblast function, inflammation, and angiogenesis. Therefore, the suppression of these mechanisms via traditional and modern medicine has been suggested in several studies. While different strategies with encouraging findings have been developed, most of the studies showed contradictory results and were performed on animals. The herbal products have been introduced as safe and effective agent which can be considered in future preclinical and clinical studies. Although a wide range of therapeutics based on traditional and modern medicines have been suggested, there is no agreement in the efficacy of these methods to prevent or treat adhesion formation after surgeries. Further basic and clinical researches are still needed to propose the efficiency of recommended strategies for prevention and treatment of PPA.
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Ameliorative effect of virgin olive oil against nephrotoxicity following sub-chronic administration of ethephon in male rats. J Tradit Complement Med 2019; 10:487-495. [PMID: 32953565 PMCID: PMC7484965 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2019.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Revised: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Ethephon (EP) is the most famous plant growth regulator with different adverse effects on kidney function. Virgin Olive Oil (VOO) is considered as a natural source of antioxidant with beneficial effects. Thus, this study was conducted to investigate the effects of VOO on nephrotoxicity induced by EP in rats. Methods and materials In this study, 80 male rats (weighing 200–250 g) were divided into four groups including I: control group received normal saline as vehicle, II: received VOO, III: received EP (150 mg/kg/day) for 2 months, IV: received EP (150 mg/kg/day for 2 months, after 2-month pretreatment with VOO. VOO (2 mL/kg/day) and vehicle were administered by gastric gavage for 2 months. At the end, the animals were sacrificed, and their blood and kidneys were used for examinations. Isolated kidneys were used for histopathological and oxidative stress studies. Results Significant increases were recorded in blood (neutrophils, monocytes) and urinary parameters as well as malondialdehyde (MDA) content in the group III compared to groups II and I (P˂0.05). Antioxidant enzymes significantly declined and histopathological alterations increased in the group III. In the group IV, significant decreases were recorded in blood and urinary parameters, MDA, and histopathological alterations and a significant increase were found in antioxidant enzymes compared to group III (P˂0.05). Conclusions Findings of the present study demonstrated protective effects of VOO in prevention of kidneys against EP -induced toxicity in albino rats. Ethephon as a most famous example of plant growth regulator induced nephrotoxicity and histopathological alterations by increasing malondialdehyde (MDA) content and decreasing antioxidant levels. Virgin olive oil (VOO) is considered as a natural source of antioxidant with hypoglycaemic, hypotensive, hepatoprotective cardiovascular effects. VOO has a protective effects against ethephon induced renal toxicity through its antioxidant properties in adult albino rat VOO increased the levels of antioxidant enzymes and decreased MDA content of renal tissue. VOO decreased the levels of blood (neutrophils, monocytes) and urinary parameters. VOO reduced the degeneration of tubules and glomeruli and decreased the percentage of PCNA+ of tubular epithelium.
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Santos LL, De Almeida PCL, Rodrigues CA, De Battisti LFF, Costa LH, Bastos RG, De Oliveira CM, Ferraz VP, Moraes ALL, Paula HADA, Paula FBDA, Silva MJD, Vilegas W, Veiga SMOM, Da Silva Amorim AF, Da Silva GA, Da Silva MA. Nutritional composition, fatty acid profile, phytochemistry and evaluation of the effects of Carya illinoinensison diabetes. Int J Food Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.14171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Lorenna Lino Santos
- Department of Foods and Drugs Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Federal University of Alfenas Street Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700 CEP: 37130‐001 Alfenas MG Brazil
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- Institute of Natural Sciences Federal University of Alfenas Street Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700 CEP: 37130‐001 Alfenas MG Brazil
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- Institute of Natural Sciences Federal University of Alfenas Street Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700 CEP: 37130‐001 Alfenas MG Brazil
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- Faculty of Medicine Federal University of Alfenas Street Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700 CEP: 37130‐001 Alfenas MG Brazil
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- Faculty of Medicine Federal University of Alfenas Street Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700 CEP: 37130‐001 Alfenas MG Brazil
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- Department of Foods and Drugs Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Federal University of Alfenas Street Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700 CEP: 37130‐001 Alfenas MG Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Federal University of Alfenas Street Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700 CEP: 37130‐001 Alfenas MG Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences Federal University of Minas Gerais Avenue Antônio Carlos, 6627 CEP: 31270‐901 Belo Horizonte MG Brazil
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- Department of Foods and Drugs Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Federal University of Alfenas Street Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700 CEP: 37130‐001 Alfenas MG Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Federal University of Alfenas Street Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700 CEP: 37130‐001 Alfenas MG Brazil
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- Institute of Biosciences São Paulo State University Square Infante Dom Henrique, C.P: 73601 São Vicente SP Brazil
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- Institute of Biosciences São Paulo State University Square Infante Dom Henrique, C.P: 73601 São Vicente SP Brazil
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- Department of Foods and Drugs Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Federal University of Alfenas Street Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700 CEP: 37130‐001 Alfenas MG Brazil
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- Department of Foods and Drugs Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Federal University of Alfenas Street Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700 CEP: 37130‐001 Alfenas MG Brazil
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- Department of Foods and Drugs Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Federal University of Alfenas Street Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700 CEP: 37130‐001 Alfenas MG Brazil
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- Department of Foods and Drugs Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Federal University of Alfenas Street Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700 CEP: 37130‐001 Alfenas MG Brazil
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Salahshoor MR, Mohammadi MM, Roshankhah S, Najari N, Jalili C. Effect of Falcaria vulgaris on oxidative damage of liver in diabetic rats. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2019; 18:15-23. [PMID: 31275870 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-019-00385-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Background Oxidative stress is strongly associated with development of diabetes mellitus. F. vulgaris, contains antioxidant ingredients. This study was designed in order to evaluate the effect of F. vulgaris on the damaged liver in diabetic rats. Methods In this study, hydroalcoholic extract of F. vulgaris was prepared. Sixty four male rats were divided into 8 groups (n = 8), including saline (normal control), streptozotocin (STZ) (diabetic control) (60 mg/kg), F. vulgaris (50, 100, 150 mg/kg), and STZ plus F. vulgaris (50, 100, 150 mg/kg) were administered through oral gavage on treated group once a day for 28 consecutive days. Serum nitrite oxide (NO) level, Ferric reducing/antioxidant power (FRAP), Malondialdehyde (MDA), liver weight, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), diameter of hepatocytes and central hepatic vein have been examined. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way analysis of variance and the post hoc test. Result The outcomes showed that administrating streptozotocin enhanced liver MDA, nitrite oxide, the mean diameter of central hepatic vein and hepatocyte, liver enzymes significantly and reduced liver weight compared to saline group (P < 0.05). Though, administrating F. vulgaris and F. vulgaris plus STZ enhanced liver weight and tissue FRAP level significantly and reduced liver enzymes, NO levels, liver MDA, the mean diameter of hepatocyte and central hepatic vein in entire doses were equal to STZ group (P < 0.05). Conclusion It seems that, were equal F. vulgaris might recover liver injuries in diabetic rats.
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- Mohammad Reza Salahshoor
- 1Department of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- 1Department of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- 1Department of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- 3Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Salahshoor MR, Roshankhah S, Hosseni P, Jalili C. Genistein Improves Liver Damage in Male Mice Exposed to Morphine. Chin Med J (Engl) 2018; 131:1598-1604. [PMID: 29941714 PMCID: PMC6032674 DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.235117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Background: Morphine is commonly used to treat severe pain. This substance is significantly metabolized in the liver and causes disturbing effects. Genistein is an isoflavone and has antioxidant properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of genistein against morphine damages on mouse liver. Methods: Between May 2017 and March 2018, 48 male mice were divided into six groups (n = 8 in each group). Various doses of genistein (25 and 50 mg/kg) and morphine plus genistein (25 and 50 mg/kg) were administered intraperitoneally to 48 male mice for 20 consequent days. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), serum nitric oxide (NO) levels, liver weight, and the diameter of hepatocytes and central hepatic vein were studied and compared using one-way analysis of variance. Results: Morphine administration significantly increased the mean diameter of the central hepatic vein (22.76 ± 1.9 μm vs. 15.04 ± 0.60 μm, χ2 = 21.814, P = 0.001) and hepatocytes (3.03 ± 0.10 μm vs. 1.10 ± 0.05 μm, χ2 = 9.873, P = 0.001) respectively, blood serum NO level (38.00% ± 2.09% vs. 18.72% ± 4.40%, χ2 = 20.404, P < 0.001), liver enzyme level (AST: 111.80 ± 5.10 ng/ml vs. 81.93 ± 2.20 ng/ml, χ2 = 32.201, P < 0.0001; ALT: 45.14 ± 4.10 ng/ml vs. 35.49 ± 2.50 ng/ml, χ2 = 18.203, P < 0.0001; and ALP: 3.28 ± 0.20 ng/ml vs. 2.14 ± 0.10, χ2 = 5.04, P < 0.0001, respectively), and decreased liver weight (18.50 ± 0.90 g vs. 27.15 ± 0.50 g, χ2 = 22.415, P = 0.001) compared to saline group (0.535–0.750, P < 0.0001). However, administration of genistein plus morphine significantly enhanced liver weight (25 mg/kg: 21.15 ± 2.13 g vs. 18.50 ± 0.90 g, χ2 = 19.251, P < 0.0001; 50 mg/kg: 21.20 ± 1.00 g vs. 18.5 ± 0.9 g, χ2 = 19.502, P < 0.0001, respectively) and reduced the mean diameter of hepatocyte (25 mg/kg: 2.17 ± 0.30 μm vs. 3.03 ± 0.10 μm, χ2 = 22.780, P = 0.001; 50 mg/kg: 2.01 ± 0.20 μm vs. 3.03 ± 0.10 μm χ2 = 7.120, P = 0.001, respectively), central hepatic vein (25 mg/kg: 19.53 ± 1.00 μm vs. 22.76 ± 1.90 μm, χ2 = 20.681, P = 0.001; 50 mg/kg: 19.44 ± 1.20 μm vs. 22.76 ± 1.90 μm, χ2 = 18.451, P = 0.001, respectively), AST (25 mg/kg: 95.40 ± 5.20 ng/ml vs. 111.80 ± 5.010 ng/ml, P < 0.0001; 50 mg/kg: 90.78 ± 6.00 ng/ml vs. 111.80 ± 5.10 ng/ml, χ2 = 17.112, P < 0.0001, respectively), ALT (25 mg/kg: 35.78 ± 5.01 ng/ml vs. 45.14 ± 4.10 ng/ml, χ2 = 15.320, P < 0.0001; 50 mg/kg: 33.78 ± 2.60 ng/ml vs. 45.14 ± 4.10 ng/ml, χ2 = 14.023, P < 0.0001, respectively), ALP (25 mg/kg: 2.35 ± 0.30 ng/ml vs. 3.28 ± 0.20 ng/ml, χ2 = 4.101, P < 0.0001; 50 mg/kg: 2.34 ± 0.10 ng/ml vs. 3.28 ± 0.20 ng/ml, χ2 = 2.033, P < 0.0001, respectively), and NO levels (25 mg/kg: 25.92% ± 2.30% vs. 38% ± 2.09%, χ2 = 17.103, P < 0.0001; 50 mg/kg: 24.74% ± 4.10% vs. 38% ± 2.09%, χ2 = 25.050, P = 0.001, respectively) compared to morphine group. Conclusion: It seems that genistein administration might improve liver damages induced by morphine in mice.
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- Mohammad Reza Salahshoor
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, University of Kermanshah School of Medicine, Kermanshah, Taghbostan 6714686698, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, University of Kermanshah School of Medicine, Kermanshah, Taghbostan 6714686698, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, University of Kermanshah School of Medicine, Kermanshah, Taghbostan 6714686698, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, University of Kermanshah School of Medicine, Kermanshah, Taghbostan 6714686698, Iran
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Jalili C, Kamani M, Roshankhah S, Sadeghi H, Salahshoor MR. Effect ofFalcaria vulgarisextracts on sperm parameters in diabetic rats. Andrologia 2018; 50:e13130. [DOI: 10.1111/and.13130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Revised: 06/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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- Cyrus Jalili
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School; Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences; Kermanshah Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School; Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences; Kermanshah Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School; Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences; Kermanshah Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School; Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences; Kermanshah Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School; Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences; Kermanshah Iran
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The Flavone Luteolin Improves Central Nervous System Disorders by Different Mechanisms: A Review. J Mol Neurosci 2018; 65:491-506. [DOI: 10.1007/s12031-018-1094-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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