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Shams G, Allah SA, Ezzat R, Said MA. Ameliorative effects of berberine and selenium against paracetamol-induced hepatic toxicity in rats. Open Vet J 2024; 14:292-303. [PMID: 38633147 PMCID: PMC11018419 DOI: 10.5455/ovj.2024.v14.i1.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Background Paracetamol (PCM) overdosing induces hepatotoxicity, which can result in death if the dose is high enough and the patients are not given N-acetyl cysteine. Berberine (BBR) has a variety of biological proprieties including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Aim Assessment of the potential effect of BBR and selenium when used alone or together on the PCM-induced acute hepatic toxicity in rats. Methods This research involved 40 clinically healthy mature adult male albino rats, their weights ranged from 150 to 200 g and housed in standard conditions. Our study involved evaluating the potential effect of BBR and selenium when used alone or together on the PCM-induced acute hepatic toxicity via estimation of the liver function tests, determination of the antioxidant enzyme activities, lipid peroxidation markers, immune-modulatory effects, liver histopathological, and immunohistochemical studies. Results Co-treatment of BBR (150 mg/kg BW) with selenium (5 mg/kg BW) showed significant improvement in the liver function parameters, the antioxidant enzyme activities, reduction in the nitric oxide (NO), lysozyme, malondialdehyde (MDA), TNF-α, and TGF-β1 levels, and marked elevation in the IgM levels. Conclusion Altogether, BBR, selenium, or both augment antioxidant activity and alleviate PCM-induced hepatic toxicity.
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- Gamal Shams
- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Medical Administration, Students' Hospital, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Nouioura G, Kettani T, Tourabi M, Elousrouti LT, Al kamaly O, Alshawwa SZ, Shahat AA, Alhalmi A, Lyoussi B, Derwich E. The Protective Potential of Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss. on Paracetamol-Induced Hepatio-Renal Toxicity and Antiproteinuric Effect: A Biochemical, Hematological, and Histopathological Study. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1814. [PMID: 37893532 PMCID: PMC10608762 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59101814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Paracetamol overdose is a significant global issue due to its widespread use, which can lead to a lack of awareness regarding its potential side effects. Paracetamol can harm the liver, possibly resulting in liver failure. Conversely, this study employed extracts from Petroselinum crispum (PC), known for its rich content of bioactive compounds, with demonstrated antioxidant properties shown in previous research as well as protective effects against various diseases. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the potential protective effects of Petroselinum crispum on altered hematological and biochemical parameters in the blood of rats exposed to paracetamol. Materials and Methods: The study involved twenty Wistar rats divided into four groups. Different groups of male rats were administered PC extract at 200 mg/kg body weight daily for 15 days, along with a standard reference dose of paracetamol at 200 mg/kg. The study assessed hepatoprotection capacity by analyzing liver enzymes such as aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), bilirubin, albumin, and lipid profiles. Renal safety was evaluated through creatinine, urea, uric acid, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and total protein. Additionally, histopathological examinations of the liver and kidneys were conducted. Results: Following Paracetamol overdose, there were reductions in hemoglobin levels, serum total protein, albumin, and uric acid. Paracetamol overdose also elevated levels of several blood biomarkers, including creatinine, urea, nitrogen, ALT, AST, triglycerides, LDH activity, white blood cell count, and platelet count compared to the control group. However, using an ethanolic extract of Petroselinum crispum significantly mitigated the severity of these alterations and the extent of the effect correlated with the dose administered. Parsley extract helped prevent proteinuria and low hemoglobin, which are common side effects of Paracetamol. Conclusions: Therefore, parsley may hold promise in managing liver and kidney conditions-particularly in addressing proteinuria. Ultimately, these results may have implications for human health by potentially mitigating paracetamol-induced renal, hepatic, and hematological toxicity.
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- Ghizlane Nouioura
- Laboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health and Quality of Life (SNAMOPEQ), Faculty of Sciences Dhar El-Mehraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez 30000, Morocco; (M.T.); (B.L.); (E.D.)
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- Saâda Laboratory of Medical Analysis, Fez 30000, Morocco;
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- Laboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health and Quality of Life (SNAMOPEQ), Faculty of Sciences Dhar El-Mehraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez 30000, Morocco; (M.T.); (B.L.); (E.D.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (O.A.k.); (S.Z.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (O.A.k.); (S.Z.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Laboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health and Quality of Life (SNAMOPEQ), Faculty of Sciences Dhar El-Mehraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez 30000, Morocco; (M.T.); (B.L.); (E.D.)
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- Laboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health and Quality of Life (SNAMOPEQ), Faculty of Sciences Dhar El-Mehraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez 30000, Morocco; (M.T.); (B.L.); (E.D.)
- Unity of GC/MS and GC, City of Innovation, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez 30000, Morocco
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Abdallah AAM, Albadawi EA, Aboonq MS, Desouky MK, Ahmed ARH, Bafail R, Abdel-Halim OB, AbdElmoniem MM, Aldhafiri AJ, Alalawi A, Omran FM, Abdellah WA, Abouelella AMA, El-Sayed AAA, Zaman AY, Almohammadi N, Al Thagfan SS, Abdel-Rahman IM, Alsharif AM, Alanazi ME, El Sayed SM, Baghdadi HH, Abdel-Latif HM. Aleppo galls alleviate paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity and tissue damage: an experimental study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2023; 14:1-9. [PMID: 36936610 PMCID: PMC10018004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acute paracetamol toxicity is a common and potentially life-threatening emergency causing liver failure that may necessitate liver transplantation. Unfortunately, current therapies are still defective. OBJECTIVES To investigate the protective effects exerted by Aleppo galls (Quercus infectoria Olivier) extract against acute paracetamol toxicity in mice. METHODOLOGY Eighteen mice were divided into three experimental groups, each included six mice in each group. The groups included: negative control group, paracetamol toxicity group that received an acute toxic intraperitoneal dose of paracetamol (250 mg/kg) for four consecutive days, and treatment group (received 250 mg/kg paracetamol followed few hours later by Aleppo galls extract for the same duration). Animals were anaesthetized using ether anaesthesia. Animals were sacrificed by decapitation and blood samples were drawn. Paracetamol toxicity effects versus Aleppo galls protection were evaluated on liver function tests, liver histology, serum cholesterol and serum triglycerides. RESULTS Acute paracetamol toxicity caused significantly elevated serum transaminases (ALT and AST), decreased serum albumin, and increased serum cholesterol and triglycerides. Aleppo galls extract exerted significant protective effects and restored near normal serum levels of the previously-mentioned parameters. Upon histopathological evaluation, mice in the control group showed normal hepatic architecture with preserved hepatic cords and sinuses. Acute paracetamol toxicity induced peripheral zonal degeneration with focal necrosis of the hepatic tissue. The hepatocytes showed cytoplasmic vacuolation with indistinct cell borders. Central hepatic venules were congested. Administration of Aleppo galls extract reduced the tissue damaging effects induced by paracetamol toxicity with only minimal residual degenerative changes that were observed with absent necrosis. CONCLUSION Quercus infectoria Olivier (Aleppo galls) is a promising source of phytochemicals and future therapeutics.
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- Ahmed Alamir Mahmoud Abdallah
- Department of Biochemistry, Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag UniversitySohag, Egypt
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Aqaba Medical Sciences UniversityAqaba, Jordan
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- Anatomy and Embryology Department, Taibah College of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Physiology, Taibah Faculty of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Anatomy and Embryology Department, Taibah College of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Anatomy, Minia Faculty of Medicine, Minia UniversityMinia, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag UniversitySohag, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag UniversitySohag, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag UniversitySohag, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag UniversitySohag, Egypt
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Islamic University of Al-MadinahAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig UniversityZagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Taibah Faculty of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, Taibah Faculty of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Family Medicine & Diabetology Consultant, King Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Ministry of HealthAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag UniversitySohag, Egypt
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Taibah Faculty of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Taibah Faculty of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag UniversitySohag, Egypt
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Al-Rayyan Medical CollegesAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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Hepatorenal Protective Effects of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Solidago canadensis L. against Paracetamol-Induced Toxicity in Mice. J Toxicol 2022; 2022:9091605. [PMID: 36573135 PMCID: PMC9789909 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9091605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Paracetamol (AKA acetaminophen) is a widely used drug and is used for mild to moderate pains, such as mild osteoarthritis, toothache, headache, and pain caused by minimally invasive surgeries. Despite being a harmless drug in lower doses, acetaminophen can be toxic to the liver and kidneys if overdosed and even results in death. In this study, the therapeutic effects of Solidago canadensis L. extract (SCE) were investigated. 48 adult male Swiss albino mice (20-30 grams) were randomly divided into six groups of 8. The control group was gavaged with normal saline every 12 hours for 6 days. The second group received paracetamol at a 500 mg/kg intraperitoneally (i.p) dose on the sixth day. The third, fourth, and fifth groups were gavaged doses of 125, 250, and 500 mg/kg of SCE every 12 hours for six days, respectively, and on the sixth day, we received paracetamol at a dose of 500 mg/kg i.p. The sixth group only received SCE every 12 hours at a dose of 1000 mg/kg via gavaging for six days. On the seventh day (24 hours after paracetamol injection), blood samples were collected to measure the serum level of creatinine, uric acid, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), total protein, albumin, alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and total and direct bilirubin, and liver and kidney tissues were also sampled for histopathological examination. It was observed that paracetamol caused a considerable increase in the ALT, AST, ALP, uric Acid, and BUN levels (P < 0.01), while those in SCE-treated groups were significantly lower. In addition, various lesions in the paracetamol group were observed, while in the SCE-receiving groups, receiving prophylactic SCE inhibited the high-intense lesions such as the infiltration of inflammatory cells, hyperemia, and vacuolar degeneration, which decreased significantly in the control group in comparison with that of the paracetamol group (P < 0.05). In conclusion, SCE can have substantial protective effects against paracetamol's hepatorenal toxicity.
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Abdelghffar EA, Barakat A, Torky ZA, Mohamed IK, Ali K. Pink Cedar (Acrocarpus fraxinifolius): its prophylactic role vs APAP–induced toxicity in rats and its antiviral activity vs HSV-1. JOURNAL OF TAIBAH UNIVERSITY FOR SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/16583655.2021.2021007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Eman A. Abdelghffar
- Biology Department, College of Science, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Heliopolis University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia
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Ripari N, Sartori AA, da Silva Honorio M, Conte FL, Tasca KI, Santiago KB, Sforcin JM. Propolis antiviral and immunomodulatory activity: a review and perspectives for COVID-19 treatment. J Pharm Pharmacol 2021; 73:281-299. [PMID: 33793885 PMCID: PMC7928728 DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgaa067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Viral outbreaks are a frequent concern for humans. A great variety of drugs has been used to treat viral diseases, which are not always safe and effective and may induce adverse effects, indicating the need for new antiviral drugs extracted from natural sources. Propolis is a bee-made product exhibiting many biological properties. An overview of viruses, antiviral immunity, propolis safety and its immunomodulatory and antiviral action is reported, as well as perspectives for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) treatment. PubMed platform was used for data collection, searching for the keywords "propolis", "virus", "antiviral", "antimicrobial" and "coronavirus". KEY FINDINGS Propolis is safe and exerts antiviral and immunomodulatory activity; however, clinical trials should investigate its effects on individuals with viral diseases, in combination or not with antiviral drugs or vaccines. SUMMARY Regarding COVID-19, the effects of propolis should be investigated directly on the virus in vitro or on infected individuals alone or in combination with antiviral drugs, due to its immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory action. Propolis administration simultaneously with vaccines should be analyzed, due to its adjuvant properties, to enhance the individuals' immune response. The search for therapeutic targets may be useful to find out how propolis can help to control COVID-19.
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- Nicolas Ripari
- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Campus Botucatu, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Campus Botucatu, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Campus Botucatu, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Campus Botucatu, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Campus Botucatu, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Campus Botucatu, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Campus Botucatu, Botucatu, Brazil
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Influence of Geographic Origin and Plant Source on Physicochemical Properties, Mineral Content, and Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Moroccan Propolis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE 2021; 2021:5570224. [PMID: 33791359 PMCID: PMC7997750 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5570224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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This research is aimed at determining the physicochemical properties (resin, wax, balsams, pH, moisture, ash, and mineral contents) of propolis samples collected from different geographical areas in Morocco, as well as evaluating the antioxidant and antibacterial activities of these samples. The results showed the following values for physicochemical analysis: resin (17.42-58.01%), wax (21.31-70.12%), balsam (0.27-2.12%), pH (3.7-5.3), moisture (1.02-3.65%), and ash (0.72-5.01%). The phenolic and flavone/flavonol contents of samples were ranged between 6.74 mg FAE/g and 149.13 mg FAE/g and between 1.19 mg QE/g and 108.11 mg QE/g, respectively. The sample P3 presented also the strongest radical scavenging activity toward DPPH, ABTS free radicals, and FRAP assay with IC50 values of 0.021, 0.026, and 0.042 mg/mL, respectively. All propolis samples showed significant inhibitory effects against all tested microorganisms with MICs ranging from 0.28 mg/mL to 1.12 mg/mL for Gram-negative strains and from 0.002 mg/mL to 1.12 mg/mL for Gram-positive strains. A strong correlation was found between resin, total phenolic compounds, flavones/flavonols, and antioxidant activity. Linear discriminant analysis revealed that the samples studied were divided into two groups which were differentiated by the data of antioxidant activity, mineral contents, and antibacterial activity. It can be concluded that the physicochemical properties, mineral content, and biological activities of Moroccan propolis depend on their geographical and botanical origin.
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Alaraj M, Acar T, Kosinska I, Al-Trad B, Almaaytah AM, Saadh MJ, Qumani MA, Syed SM, Altaif KI, Ashfaque H. Pretreatment with Salvadora persica L. (Miswak) aqueous extract alleviates paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and hematological toxicity in male mice. Vet World 2021; 14:589-594. [PMID: 33935402 PMCID: PMC8076453 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.589-594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background and Aim: Paracetamol (PCM) ingestion is one of the most frequent global causes of toxicity. Salvadora persica L. is a plant that among many other effects exhibits potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects. In this study, we investigated the possible protective effect of S. persica aqueous extract in the PCM overdose-induced liver and kidney injury and hematological changes in a mice model. Materials and Methods: Mice were given PCM with and without S. persica pretreatment. Blood cell counts and liver and kidney function biomarkers were measured. Liver and kidney samples were histologically examined. Results: A single overdose of PCM caused significant elevations of alanine and aspartate transaminases, alkaline phosphate, bilirubin, urea, uric acid, and creatinine compared with the control group. In addition, PCM toxicity significantly lowered red blood cell count but insignificantly increased both white blood cell and platelet counts in comparison to the control mice. Pretreatment with S. persica significantly prevented PCM-induced changes in hepatic and renal biomarkers. S. persica also caused marked reversal of hematological changes. Histologically, the liver and kidney showed inflammation and necrosis after PCM treatment, which were significantly reduced in mice pretreated with S. persica. Conclusion: Taken together, S. persica significantly inhibited PCM-induced renal, hepatic, and hematological toxicity, pointing to its possible use in the treatment of liver and renal disorders.
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- Mohd Alaraj
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Middle East University, Jordan.,Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Social Medicine and Public Health, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Middle East University, Jordan.,Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Middle East University, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Middle East University, Jordan
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
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Salt-dependent hypertension and inflammation: targeting the gut-brain axis and the immune system with Brazilian green propolis. Inflammopharmacology 2020; 28:1163-1182. [PMID: 32785827 PMCID: PMC8826348 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-020-00742-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is a major health problem around the world and its development has been associated with exceeding salt consumption by the modern society. The mechanisms by which salt consumption increase blood pressure (BP) involve several homeostatic systems but many details have not yet been fully elucidated. Evidences accumulated over the last 60 decades raised the involvement of the immune system in the hypertension development and opened a range of possibilities for new therapeutic targets. Green propolis is a promising natural product with potent anti-inflammatory properties acting on specific targets, most of them participating in the gut-brain axis of the sodium-dependent hypertension. New anti-hypertensive products reinforce the therapeutic arsenal improving the corollary of choices, especially in those cases where patients are resistant or refractory to conventional therapy. This review sought to bring the newest advances in the field articulating evidences that show a cross-talking between inflammation and the central mechanisms involved with the sodium-dependent hypertension as well as the stablished actions of green propolis and some of its biologically active compounds on the immune cells and cytokines that would be involved with its anti-hypertensive properties.
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Sümer E, Senturk GE, Demirel ÖU, Yesilada E. Comparative biochemical and histopathological evaluations proved that receptacle is the most effective part of Cynara scolymus against liver and kidney damages. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 249:112458. [PMID: 31809787 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Revised: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The liver and kidney are among the most important organs in the body, where metabolic and elimination functions take place. During this process, liver and kidneys may suffer damage due to ingestion or formation of toxic metabolites leading to organ loss and even death. Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) leaf has long been recognized as a popular herbal remedy in traditional medicines with beneficial effects on liver. AIM OF THE STUDY In phytotherapy leaves are the part used to support the liver functions and for treatment of damage induced by various toxins, while fleshy receptacle is cooked as meal to support liver homeostasis. However, effects of other plant parts on liver such as stems, bracts have not much attracted the attention of scientific community so far. In this study we investigated comparatively the hepatoprotective and nephroprotective effects of different plant parts of artichoke, i.e. receptacles, outer bracts, inner bracts, and stems with that of leaves upon paracetamol-induction in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Aqueous ethanol (80%) extracts obtained from the different parts of artichoke were administered for five consecutive days after paracetamol induction to rats. At the end of experimental period blood samples from the experimental animals were taken for biochemical tests, while livers and kidneys were removed for further histopathological evaluation. RESULTS The histopathological examinations of liver and kidney tissues revealed that the receptacle and stem extracts of the artichoke were the most effective parts by improving the experimentally induced pathology in both liver and kidney. Biochemical tests also supported the histopathological data; receptacle, stem and bract extracts reduced serum alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) levels, but not alkaline phosphatase (ALP), creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. CONCLUSIONS Histopathological and biochemical studies have shown that receptacle and stem extracts of artichoke were found to exert higher protective activity on liver and kidney damage induced by paracetamol comparing to its bract and leaf extracts, the latest is officially recognized as herbal remedy.
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- Engin Sümer
- Yeditepe University, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Phytotherapy, Ataşehir, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Department of Histology and Embryology, Cerrahpaşa, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Bahçeşehir University, School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Kadıköy, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Yeditepe University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, Ataşehir, 34755, İstanbul, Turkey.
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Kaya E, Yılmaz S, Ceribasi S. Protective Role of Propolis on Low and High Dose Furan-induced Hepatotoxicity and Oxidative Stress in Rats. J Vet Res 2019; 63:423-431. [PMID: 31572824 PMCID: PMC6749730 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2019-0054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to evaluate potential protective effects of propolis on furan-induced hepatic damage by assessing the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and reduced glutathione (GSH), antioxidant enzyme activities, and histopathological changes in the liver. MATERIAL AND METHODS Albino Wistar rats were divided into six groups: a control, propolis-treated (100 mg/kg b.w./day), low-dose furan-treated (furan-L group; 2 mg/kg b.w./day), high-dose furan-treated (furan-H group; 16 mg/kg b.w./day), furan-L+propolis treated, and furan-H+propolis treated group. Propolis and furan were applied by gavage; propolis for 8 days, and furan for 20 days in furan-L groups and 10 days in furan-H groups. RESULTS While MDA levels were elevated in furan-treated groups, levels of GSH and activities of antioxidant enzymes decreased (p < 0.001). The levels of MDA and GSH and activities of antioxidant enzymes were normal in the furan+propolis groups, especially in the furan-L+propolis group (p < 0.001). While the aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, and lactate pdehydrogenase activities were elevated in the furan-H treated group (p < 0.05 and p < 0.001), they were unchanged in the furan-L treated group. Histopathologically, several lesions were observed in the liver tissues of the furan-treated groups, especially in the higher-dose group. It was determined that these changes were milder in both of the furan+propolis groups. CONCLUSION The results indicate that propolis exhibits good hepatoprotective and antioxidant potential against furan-induced hepatocellular damage in rats.
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- Emre Kaya
- Department of Biochemistry, Elaziğ, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Firat University, 23119, Elaziğ, Turkey
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El‐Guendouz S, Lyoussi B, Miguel MG. Insight on Propolis from Mediterranean Countries: Chemical Composition, Biological Activities and Application Fields. Chem Biodivers 2019; 16:e1900094. [DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.201900094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Soukaina El‐Guendouz
- Laboratory of Physiology-Pharmacology-Environmental HealthFaculty of Sciences Dhar El MehrazUniversity Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah Fez, BP 1796 Atlas 30000 Morocco
- Department of Chemistry and PharmacyFaculty of Science and TechnologyMeditBioUniversity of Algarve Campus de Gambelas, MeditBio Faro 8005-139 Portugal
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- Laboratory of Physiology-Pharmacology-Environmental HealthFaculty of Sciences Dhar El MehrazUniversity Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah Fez, BP 1796 Atlas 30000 Morocco
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- Department of Chemistry and PharmacyFaculty of Science and TechnologyMeditBioUniversity of Algarve Campus de Gambelas, MeditBio Faro 8005-139 Portugal
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