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Jedidi S, Rtibi K, Selmi H, Aloui F, Sebai H. Salvia officinalis flowers extract ameliorates liver and kidney injuries induced by simultaneous intoxication with ethanol/castor oil. Physiol Rep 2023; 11:e15854. [PMID: 37960994 PMCID: PMC10643985 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.15854] [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: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
Abstract
The current study investigated the possible mechanisms of aqueous extract Salvia officinalis flowers (SF-AE) and its protective effects against hepatorenal toxicities produced by simultaneous acute administration of ethanol (EtOH)/castor oil (CO). Healthy male rats (N = 50) were separated into five equal groups: control, Ethanol (EtOH) + Castor oil (CO), doses of increasing orders of SF-AE (50, 100, and 200 mg/kg, b.w., p.o.) during 15 days. Liver and kidney injuries were induced by EtOH (4 g/kg, b.w., p.o.) combined with CO (5 mL/kg, b.w., p.o.). Compared to the control group, SF-AE pretreatment protected against simultaneous administration of EtOH and CO-caused serious histological alterations in liver and kidney tissues. SF-AE also reversed liver and kidney biochemical parameters and lipid profile alterations. More importantly, SF-AE significantly reduced the malondialdehyde (MDA) level and counteracted the depletion of both enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants. SF-AE also prevents against inflammation induced by EtOH combined with CO, expressed by the rise of inflammation biomarkers (C-reactive protein: CRP and alkaline phosphatase: ALP). Additionally, combined EtOH intoxication and CO poisoning exerted an increase in H2 O2 , free iron and calcium levels. Impressively, SF-AE treatment regulated levels of these studied intracellular mediators in a dose-dependent manner. In conclusion, SF-AE can potentially improve liver and kidney injuries associated with biochemical parameter deregulations, possibly by controlling oxidative stress and inflammation.
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Affiliation(s)
- Saber Jedidi
- Laboratory of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio‐ResourcesUniversity of Jendouba, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of BéjaBéjaTunisia
- Laboratory of Sylvo‐Pastoral ResourcesInstitution of Agricultural Research and Higher Education (IRESA), University of Jendouba, Sylvo‐Pastoral Institute of TabarkaTabarkaTunisia
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- Laboratory of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio‐ResourcesUniversity of Jendouba, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of BéjaBéjaTunisia
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- Laboratory of Sylvo‐Pastoral ResourcesInstitution of Agricultural Research and Higher Education (IRESA), University of Jendouba, Sylvo‐Pastoral Institute of TabarkaTabarkaTunisia
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- Laboratory of Sylvo‐Pastoral ResourcesInstitution of Agricultural Research and Higher Education (IRESA), University of Jendouba, Sylvo‐Pastoral Institute of TabarkaTabarkaTunisia
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- Laboratory of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio‐ResourcesUniversity of Jendouba, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of BéjaBéjaTunisia
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Ontawong A, Duangjai A, Sukpondma Y, Tadpetch K, Muanprasat C, Rukachaisirikul V, Inchai J, Vaddhanaphuti CS. Cholesterol-Lowering Effects of Asperidine B, a Pyrrolidine Derivative from the Soil-Derived Fungus Aspergillus sclerotiorum PSU-RSPG178: A Potential Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15080955. [PMID: 36015103 PMCID: PMC9414821 DOI: 10.3390/ph15080955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Isolated secondary metabolites asperidine B (preussin) and asperidine C, produced by the soil-derived fungus Aspergillus sclerotiorum PSU-RSPG178, were found to exhibit inhibitory effects against 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A reductase and oxidative stress in an in vitro assay. Whether or not the known pyrrolidine asperidine B and the recently isolated piperidine asperidine C have lipid-lowering effects remains unknown. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the hypocholesterolemic effects of asperidines B and C and identify the mechanisms involved in using in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models. The results show that both compounds interfered with cholesterol micelle formation by increasing bile acid binding capacity, similar to the action of the bile acid sequestrant drug cholestyramine. However, only asperidine B, but not asperidine C, was found to inhibit cholesterol uptake in Caco-2 cells by up-regulating LXRα without changing cholesterol transporter NPC1L1 protein expression. Likewise, reduced cholesterol absorption via asperidine-B-mediated activation of LXRα was also observed in isolated rat jejunal loops. Asperidine B consistently decreases plasma cholesterol absorption, similar to the effect of ezetimibe in rats. Therefore, asperidine B, the pyrrolidine derivative, has therapeutic potential to be developed into a type of cholesterol absorption inhibitor for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
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- Atcharaporn Ontawong
- Division of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, Thailand; (A.O.); (A.D.)
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- Division of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, Thailand; (A.O.); (A.D.)
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- Division of Physical Science and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90112, Thailand; (Y.S.); (K.T.); (V.R.)
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- Division of Physical Science and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90112, Thailand; (Y.S.); (K.T.); (V.R.)
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- Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10540, Thailand;
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- Division of Physical Science and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90112, Thailand; (Y.S.); (K.T.); (V.R.)
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.:+66-533-935-362
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Jedidi S, Aloui F, Selmi S, Selmi H, Sammari H, Ayari A, Abbes C, Sebai H. Antioxidant Properties of Salvia officinalis Decoction Extract and Mechanism of Its Protective Effects on Ethanol-Induced Liver and Kidney Injuries. J Med Food 2022; 25:546-556. [PMID: 35325568 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2021.0134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This study assessed the hepato- and nephroprotective effects of Salvia officinalis flowers decoction extract (SODE) against ethanol (EtOH)-induced oxidative stress in rats as well as the possible mechanism implicated in such protection. Animals were divided into four groups: control, EtOH, and EtOH+SODE. Wistar rats were pretreated with SODE (50, 100, and 200 mg/kg, body weight [b.w.], p.o.) for 15 days and intoxicated during 2 h by acute oral administration of EtOH (4 g/kg, b.w.) 60 min after the last dose of SODE. We found that SODE pretreatment, in vivo, protected against EtOH-induced liver and kidney injuries evident by plasma transaminases activity and preservation of the hepatic tissue structure. Compared with the control group, the animals treated with the SODE showed a significant decrease (68.81 ± 6.89-50.65 ± 3.97 UI/L) of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST; 144.38 ± 6.58-113.64 ± 8.03 UI/L) in a dose-dependent manner. By contrast, the plant extract significantly and dose dependently increased (0.175 ± 0.077-0.302 ± 0.011 mmol/L) the uric acid. The SODE counteracted EtOH-induced liver and kidney lipoperoxidation, preserved sulfhydryl groups (-SH) and glutathione reduced (GSH) contents. Our extract prevented the depletion of antioxidant enzyme activities such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx). We also showed that acute alcohol administration increased tissue and plasma hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), calcium and free iron levels. Of interest, SODE pretreatment reversed all EtOH-induced disturbances in intracellular mediators. More importantly, SODE treatment significantly protected against alcohol-induced inflammation by reducing C-reactive protein (CRP) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activities in plasma. It was concluded that the SODE exerted a potential protective effect against EtOH-induced inflammation and oxidative stress in the rat organs. This study recommends that the consumption of sage flowers is useful for patients who suffer from hepato- and nephrotoxicity.
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Affiliation(s)
- Saber Jedidi
- Unit of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio-Resources, Department of Animal Physiology, University of Jendouba, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, Beja, Tunisia.,Laboratory of Sylvo-Pastoral Resources, Department of Protection and Development of Resources and Agro-Forestry Areas, University of Jendouba, Sylvo-Pastoral Institute of Tabarka, Tabarka, Tunisia.,Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, Department of Life Sciences, University of Carthage, Zarzouna, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Sylvo-Pastoral Resources, Department of Protection and Development of Resources and Agro-Forestry Areas, University of Jendouba, Sylvo-Pastoral Institute of Tabarka, Tabarka, Tunisia
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- Unit of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio-Resources, Department of Animal Physiology, University of Jendouba, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, Beja, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Sylvo-Pastoral Resources, Department of Protection and Development of Resources and Agro-Forestry Areas, University of Jendouba, Sylvo-Pastoral Institute of Tabarka, Tabarka, Tunisia
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- Unit of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio-Resources, Department of Animal Physiology, University of Jendouba, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, Beja, Tunisia.,Laboratory of Sylvo-Pastoral Resources, Department of Protection and Development of Resources and Agro-Forestry Areas, University of Jendouba, Sylvo-Pastoral Institute of Tabarka, Tabarka, Tunisia.,Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, Department of Life Sciences, University of Carthage, Zarzouna, Tunisia
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- Unit of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio-Resources, Department of Animal Physiology, University of Jendouba, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, Beja, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Sylvo-Pastoral Resources, Department of Protection and Development of Resources and Agro-Forestry Areas, University of Jendouba, Sylvo-Pastoral Institute of Tabarka, Tabarka, Tunisia
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- Unit of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio-Resources, Department of Animal Physiology, University of Jendouba, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, Beja, Tunisia
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