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Chaabouni K, Makhlouf R, Khanfir F, Mezghani C, Elleuch A, Ben Ayed H, Abid M, Jamoussi K, Chaabene K, Mseddi MF, Ayadi FM. The anti-Müllerian hormone: A useful tool for diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Ann Biol Clin (Paris) 2023; 81:410-416. [PMID: 37791507 DOI: 10.1684/abc.2023.1830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most frequent endocrine disorder that affects reproductive-age women with important long-term health implications. As such, the anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) was proposed as a helpful test to identify women with PCOS. The aim of this study was to determine an AMH cut-off value for the diagnosis of PCOS. METHODS This was a two-year cross-sectional study including women of reproductive age, diagnosed with PCOS according to Rotterdam criteria (2003). The control group of healthy women was age-matched. AMH was performed using an electrochemiluminescence immunoassay. AMH levels were compared and evaluated with the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. RESULTS A total of 130 women were enrolled in this study. Of these, 65 were diagnosed with PCOS, and 65 were healthy. No significant difference was detected in body mass index between the two groups. AMH levels were significantly higher in women with PCOS (p = < 0.001). No significant difference in AMH levels was detected between PCOS phenotypes. A cut-off of 25.1 pmol/L (3.5 ng/mL) could discriminate women with PCOS from controls with a sensitivity of 74% and specificity of 72.3%. The area under the curve was 0.811 (95% CI: 0.73-0.88). CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that AMH had good diagnostic potential as a complement to Rotterdam criteria for PCOS diagnosis in reproductive-age women of Tunisian origin.
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- Khansa Chaabouni
- Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, Ferdaous street, Sfax, 3029, Tunisia
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- Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, Ferdaous street, Sfax, 3029, Tunisia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Tunisia
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- Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, Ferdaous street, Sfax, 3029, Tunisia
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- Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, Ferdaous street, Sfax, 3029, Tunisia
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- Preventative Medicine and Hospital Hygiene Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Tunisia
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Tunisia
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- Research Laboratory of Molecular Bases of Human Diseases, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Tunisia
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- Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, Ferdaous street, Sfax, 3029, Tunisia
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Marzougui H, Turki M, Ben Dhia I, Maaloul R, Chaker H, Makhlouf R, Agrebi I, Kammoun K, Jamoussi K, Ayadi F, Ben Hmida M, Hammouda O. Melatonin intake before intradialytic exercise reverses oxidative stress and improves antioxidant status in hemodialysis patients. Int J Artif Organs 2023; 46:264-273. [PMID: 37051719 DOI: 10.1177/03913988231165324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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PURPOSE The present study aimed to investigate for the first time the effects of melatonin (MEL) intake on oxidative stress and cellular damage during intradialytic exercise (IEX). METHODS Thirteen hemodialysis (HD) patients volunteered to participate in the current randomized crossover trial. Participants performed four HD sessions in four different conditions: (Exercise (EX)-MEL), (EX-Placebo (PLA)), (Control (C)-MEL), and (C-PLA). 3 mg of MEL or PLA were taken 60 min before starting exercise, or at the equivalent time in the C conditions. Blood samples were taken before HD (T0), immediately after the end of IEX (T1), 60 min after IEX (T2), or at the corresponding times in the C conditions to measure free radicals damage, antioxidant biomarkers, as well as biomarkers of muscle and liver damage. RESULTS Malondialdehyde and Advanced Oxidation Protein Products decreased in (C-MEL) (p < 0.05, d = 2.19; p < 0.01, d = 0.99, respectively) at T2 compared to T0. Catalase and total thiol levels increased in (C-MEL) (p < 0.01, d = 1.51; p < 0.01, d = 1.56, respectively) and in (EX-MEL) (p = 0.01, d = 1.28; p < 0.01, d = 1.52, respectively) at T1 compared to T0. Total bilirubin levels increased in (EX-MEL) and (C-MEL) at T2 compared to T0 (p < 0.001, d = 2.77; p < 0.001, d = 1.36, respectively), but only at T2 compared to T1 in (EX-MEL) (p < 0.001, d = 1.67). In all conditions, uric acid levels decreased at T1 compared to T0 and at T2 compared to T1, while biomarkers of muscle and liver damage remained unchanged. CONCLUSION This pilot study is the first to show that MEL ingestion, alone or combined with IEX, could improve oxidant-antioxidant balance during HD.
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- Houssem Marzougui
- Research Laboratory, Molecular Bases of Human Pathology, LR19ES13, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research Laboratory, Molecular Bases of Human Pathology, LR19ES13, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Biochemistry Department, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Research Laboratory: Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal System Pathologies, LR20ES09, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research Laboratory, Molecular Bases of Human Pathology, LR19ES13, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Nephrology Department, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Research Laboratory of Renal Pathology, LR19ES11, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax,Tunisia
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- Research Laboratory, Molecular Bases of Human Pathology, LR19ES13, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Biochemistry Department, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Nephrology Department, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Research Laboratory of Renal Pathology, LR19ES11, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax,Tunisia
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- Nephrology Department, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Research Laboratory of Renal Pathology, LR19ES11, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax,Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Department, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research Laboratory, Molecular Bases of Human Pathology, LR19ES13, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Biochemistry Department, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Nephrology Department, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Research Laboratory of Renal Pathology, LR19ES11, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax,Tunisia
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- Research Laboratory, Molecular Bases of Human Pathology, LR19ES13, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory in Neurosciences, Physiology and Psychology: Physical Activity, Health and Learning (LINP2), UFR STAPS, UPL, Paris Nanterre University, Nanterre, France
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Farjallah MA, Ghattassi K, Kamoun A, Graja A, Ben Mahmoud L, Driss T, Jamoussi K, Sahnoun Z, Souissi N, Zmijewski P, Hammouda O. Melatonin supplementation alleviates cellular damage and physical performance decline induced by an intensive training period in professional soccer players. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0273719. [PMID: 36054089 PMCID: PMC9439208 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Melatonin has been proved to have positive effects on cellular damage and metabolic regulation. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of melatonin supplementation during an intensive training period on physical performance decline, oxidative stress and cellular damage state. The investigation was conducted on 20 soccer players who participated in an exhaustive six-day training schedule associated with daily 5 mg oral melatonin or placebo ingestion. Resting blood samples and physical performance were measured before and after the training period. The mixed 2-way ANOVA (group x training camp) showed that compared to placebo, melatonin intake prevented an increase in advanced oxidation protein products (p>0.05) and increased the antioxidant enzyme activity (i.e., superoxide dismutase; p<0.001). In addition, melatonin prevented an increase of biomarkers of renal function (e.g., creatinine; p>0.05) and biomarkers of muscle (e.g., creatine kinase; p>0.05) and liver (e.g., gamma-glutamyltransferase; p>0.05) damage. Furthermore, melatonin alleviated the deterioration in physical performance (countermovement jump, five-jump test and 20-m sprint; p>0.05). In conclusion, the obtained data showed increased oxidative stress and renal, muscle and liver damage in professional soccer players during an exhaustive training schedule. Melatonin intake during the training period exerts beneficial effects on physical performance and protects tissues against the deleterious effects of reactive oxygen species and cellular damage.
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- Mohamed Amine Farjallah
- Faculty of Medicine, Research Laboratory, Molecular Bases of Human Pathology, LR19ES13, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- “Physical Activity, Sport and Health” Research Unit, UR18JS01, National Sport Observatory, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Research Unit, Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, UR15JS01, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research Laboratory of Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal System Pathologies, LR20ES09 University of Sfax, Sfax Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Research Laboratory, Molecular Bases of Human Pathology, LR19ES13, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory in Neurosciences, Physiology and Psychology: Physical Activity, Health and Learning (LINP2-APSA), UPL, Paris Nanterre University, UFR STAPS, Nanterre, France
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- “Physical Activity, Sport and Health” Research Unit, UR18JS01, National Sport Observatory, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Research Laboratory, Molecular Bases of Human Pathology, LR19ES13, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory in Neurosciences, Physiology and Psychology: Physical Activity, Health and Learning (LINP2-APSA), UPL, Paris Nanterre University, UFR STAPS, Nanterre, France
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Chira A, Rekik I, Rahmouni F, Ben Amor I, Gargouri B, Kallel C, Jamoussi K, Allouche N, El Feki A, Kadmi Y, Saoudi M. Phytochemical composition of Urtica dioica essential oil with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties: In vitro and in vivo studies. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2022; 23:CPB-EPUB-125951. [PMID: 36043715 DOI: 10.2174/1389201023666220829104541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background Urtica dioica (Urticaceae) is distinguished by its therapeutic medicinal and pharmacological properties from all over the world. This investigation was designed toassess the chemical composition, the total polyphenol and flavonoid content, antioxidant, anti-proliferative, and anti-inflammatory effects of Urtica dioica essential oil (UDEO). Methods GC/MS analysis was performed to assess the chemical composition, standard antioxidative test DPPH assay, reducing power assay, as well as the anti-proliferative capacities of UDEO against HeLa cell lines using the MTT test. In addition, the anti-inflammatory activities of UDEO were evaluated using paw thickness measurements in rats with carrageenan-induced paw edema and pathologic evaluation of inflammation in paw sections. Results GC/MS analysis revealed benzene dicarboxylic acid (14.69%), β-linalool (9.79%), phytol (9.52%), menthol (6.65%), borneol (6.45%), 3-Eicosene (E) (6.10%), 1-8 cineole (5.60%) and camphor (5.36%) as the major components of UDEO. In vitro results showed that UDEO contained 191±2.04 mg GAE/g of polyphenols and 83.59±4.7 mg CE/g of flavonoids. In addition, the UDEO showed radical scavenging activity with IC50 = 0.14±0.003 mg/mL and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) (optical density=0.556). A side from the UDEO's antioxidant properties, our findings revealed a reduction in ROS generation in the HeLa cell line. Furthermore, the anti-proliferative activity of UDEO is accompanied by acytotoxicity effect (IC50 at 3.20 µg ml-1). Data from inflammation models revealed that UDEO has an anti-inflammatory effect. The pretreatment with UDEO or Indomethacin (Ind) reduced significantly the volume of edema induced by Carr, the level of C-reactive protein (CRP), the reactive thiobarbituric acid (TBARS), the conjugated dienes (CD), the carbonyl proteins (CP) and the advanced protein oxidation products (AOPP). Furthermore, it restored the hematology parameters such as white blood cells (WBC), lymphocytes (LYM), and platelets (PLT). In addition, it increased the activities of antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx). In UDEO-treated rats, the histopathological examinations of the paws revealed little infiltration of inflammatory cells. Conclusion The decrease in paw edema and human cell lines HeLa cytotoxicity showed that UDEO possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which could be attributed to the high amount of phenolic and flavonoid contents.
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- Ahlem Chira
- Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry (LR17-ES08), Natural Substances Team, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Histo-Embryology and Cytogenetic, Medicine Faculty, University of Sfax, 3029 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Unit of Biotechnology and Pathologies, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3029, Tunisia
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- Unit of Biotechnology and Pathologies, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3029, Tunisia
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- Haematology Laboratory, Hospital Habib Bourguiba, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry (LR17-ES08), Natural Substances Team, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- LASIRE CNRS UMR 8516, Université Lille, Sciences et Technologies, Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex , France
- Université d'Artois, IUT de Béthune, Béthune, France
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- Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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Sefi M, Chaâbane M, Bejaoui S, Elwej A, Marrekchi R, Jamoussi K, Gouiaa N, Sellami TB, El Cafsi M, Zeghal N. Antioxidant role of selenium against maneb-induced cardiotoxicity in mice. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2022; 29:54827-54841. [PMID: 35312919 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19497-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The current study was conducted to assess the beneficial effect of selenium (Se) on maneb-induced cardiotoxicity and fatty acid alterations in adult mice. Swiss albino male mice were assigned into four experimental groups. The first group consisted of negative controls. The second group represented the positive controls where mice received daily, via the diet, sodium selenite at a dose of 0.2 mg/kg. For the third group, mice were subjected to intraperitoneal injections of maneb (30 mg/kg BW). The fourth group (MB+Se) received daily the same dose of maneb as group 3 along with sodium selenite at the same dose as group 2. Mice exposure to maneb caused cardiotoxicity as indicated by an increase in malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, and protein carbonyl levels, and an alteration of the antioxidant defense system (catalase, glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione, and vitamin C). Plasma lactate dehydrogenase activity and total cholesterol, triglyceride, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels increased, while high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level decreased. Results showed also a decrease in the amount of n-3 PUFA, docosahexaenoic, docosapentaenoic, and eicosapentaenoic acids. However, an increase in the levels of MUFA, cis-vaccenic, and palmitoleic acids was observed. Co-administration of Se restored the parameters indicated above to near control values. The histopathological findings confirmed the biochemical results. Selenium could be a useful and efficient agent against maneb-induced cardiotoxicity.
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- Mediha Sefi
- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
- Ecology, Biology and Physiology Laboratory of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Ecology, Biology and Physiology Laboratory of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Histopathology Laboratory, Department of Anatomo-pathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Histopathology Laboratory, Department of Anatomo-pathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Ecology, Biology and Physiology Laboratory of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Boudaya M, Fendri S, Ben Salah R, Jamoussi K, Bahloul Z. M064 Hyperhomocysteinemia is associated with deep vein thrombosis. Clin Chim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2022.04.377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Boudaya M, Fendri S, Marrakchi R, Ayadi F, Issaoui N, Gargouri F, Moalla K, Abid L, Jamoussi K. M262 Evaluation of a new blood gas analyzer system with microcaptor cards. Clin Chim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2022.04.481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Boudaya M, Aissaoui N, Gargouri F, Fendri S, Ayedi F, Marrekchi R, Jamoussi K. T129 Stability of arterial blood gases (ABG). Clin Chim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2022.04.597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Boudaya M, Ayadi F, Fendri S, Aissaoui N, Gargouri F, Marrekchi R, Jamoussi K. T195 Plasma creatinine measurement in diabetic patients. Should we advocate the enzymatic method? Clin Chim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2022.04.674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Boudaya M, Fendri S, Marrakchi R, Ayadi F, Issaoui N, Gargouri F, Abid L, Moalla K, Jamoussi K. M261 Performance of Nova®-stat profile-prime blood gas analyzer compared with ABL80-FLEX® analyzer. Clin Chim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2022.04.480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Dhouibi R, Affes H, Salem MB, Moalla D, Marekchi R, Charfi S, Hammami S, Sahnoun Z, Jamoussi K, Zeghal KM, Ksouda K. Creation of an adequate animal model of hyperuricemia (acute and chronic hyperuricemia); study of its reversibility and its maintenance. Life Sci 2021; 268:118998. [PMID: 33417953 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIM Hyperuricemia is defined by the European Rheumatology Society as a uric acid level greater than 6 mg/dl (60 mg/l or 360 μmol/l). Our goal was to evaluate the hypouricemic effect of nettle. For this reason, we have first of all try to create an hyperuricemic animal model which is very suitable because at the level of literature there is not an exact model, there are many models and our objective is to set an adequate model. MATERIALS AND METHODS An attempt has been made to test acute and chronic hyperuricemia by varying the duration and method of induction of potassium oxonate. Similarly, attempts have been made to induce chronic hyperuricemia through an animal and vegetable diet. The reversibility of hyperuricemia was tested with a maintenance protocol. KEY FINDINGS For the creation of the hyperuricemia model, it has been shown that acute hyperuricemia cannot be induced by short administration of potassium oxonate and persistent chronic hyperuricemia can be induced only after daily administration of oxonate of potassium by intraperitoneal injection for 15 days. Indeed, hyperuricemia was reversible after stopping the administration of potassium oxonate. The high-purine diet is also capable of inducing chronic hyperuricemia but to a less extent. SIGNIFICANCE After creating an adequate model of hyperuricemia while setting the dose of potassium oxonate, route of administration and duration. A maintenance protocol was followed which subsequently made it possible to deduce that the daily administration of potassium oxonate must be continued to maintain the hyperuricemia.
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- Raouia Dhouibi
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Cheker of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Anatomopathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Cheker of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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Saoudi M, Badraoui R, Rahmouni F, Jamoussi K, El Feki A. Antioxidant and Protective Effects of Artemisia campestris Essential Oil Against Chlorpyrifos-Induced Kidney and Liver Injuries in Rats. Front Physiol 2021; 12:618582. [PMID: 33716767 PMCID: PMC7945717 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.618582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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This study is aimed to elucidate the possible antioxidant and protective effects of Artemisia campestris essential oil (ACEO) against the deleterious effects of chlorpyrifos (CPF) in rats. The in vivo study revealed increases in aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activities and the serum contents of creatinine, urea, uric acid, cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoproteins (LDL), and glucose in rats treated with CPF as compared to controls. Meanwhile, hepatic and renal activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in liver and kidney decreased and the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) increased. Some histopathologic features were noticed in liver and kidney of the CPF group. Interestingly, ACEO alleviated the biochemical disruptions and reduced these hepato-renal morphologic changes.
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- Mongi Saoudi
- Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, University of Hai’l, Ha’il, Saudi Arabia
- Laboratory of Histology - Cytology, Medicine Faculty of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Laboratory of Histo-Embryology and Cytogenetics, Medicine Faculty of Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Histo-Embryology and Cytogenetics, Medicine Faculty of Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, University Hospital Complex (CHU) Hedi Chaker of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Khdhiri E, Mnafgui K, Ncir M, Feriani A, Ghazouani L, Hajji R, Jallouli D, Abid M, Jamoussi K, Allouche N, Ammar H, Abid S. Cardiopreventive capacity of a novel (E)-N'-(1-(7-methoxy-2-oxo-2H-chromen-3-yl) ethylidene)-4-methylbenzenesulfonohydrazide against isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction by moderating biochemical, oxidative stress, and histological parameters. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2021; 35:e22747. [PMID: 33624406 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2020] [Revised: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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This study is carried out to assess the cardiopreventive effect of (E)-N'-(1-(7-methoxy-2-oxo-2H-chromen-3-yl) ethylidene)-4-methylbenzenesulfonohydrazide or SHC, a novel synthesized coumarin, against myocardial infarction induced by isoproterenol (ISO). The SHC compound was identified and characterized by spectral methods (infrared, 1 H NMR [nuclear magnetic resonance], 13 C NMR, Nuclear Overhauser Effect Spectroscopy, and high-resolution mass spectroscopy). Male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: Control, ISO (rats were injected subcutaneously by 85 mg/kg body weight [BW] of isoproterenol at Days 6 and 7 of the experience), ISO + SHC (150 µg/kg BW, orally for 7 days) and ISO + acenocoumarol (150 µg/kg BW, orally for 7 days). Results showed that ISO induced a remarkable alteration of electrocardiogram (ECG) pattern and increases of plasma cardiac troponin T, creatine kinase-MB, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, lactate dehydrogenase, aspartate transaminase, and malondialdehyde. In addition, ISO reduced the high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol content and the activities of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase, with the induction of myocardial necrosis. However, SHC administration revealed a significant decrease in cardiac dysfunction markers, restored normal ECG pattern, as well as improving lipids parameters. Moreover, SHC treatment remarkably alleviated the cardiac oxidative stress and the myocardial remodeling process. Overall, the SHC offers good protection from acute myocardial infarction through the antioxidant capacity.
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- Emna Khdhiri
- Laboratoire de Chimie Appliquée "Hétérocycles Corps Gras & Polymères", Faculté des Sciences, Université de Sfax, Sfax, Tunisie
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- Laboratory of Animal Physiology, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Animal Physiology, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research Unit of Macromolecular Biochemistry and Genetics, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Research Unit of Macromolecular Biochemistry and Genetics, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Service de Médecine Interne, Hôpital de Sidi Bouzid, Sidi Bouzid 9100, Tunisie, Université de Sousse, Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Sousse 4200, Tunisie
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Habib Bourguiba of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science and Arts, Jouf University, Al Jawf, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Habib Bourguiba of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry LR17ES08 (Natural Substances Team), Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Appliquée "Hétérocycles Corps Gras & Polymères", Faculté des Sciences, Université de Sfax, Sfax, Tunisie
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science and Arts, Jouf University, Al Jawf, Saudi Arabia
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Sefi M, Chaâbane M, Elwej A, Bejaoui S, Marrekchi R, Jamoussi K, Gouiaa N, Boudawara Sellami T, El Cafsi M, Zeghal N, Soudani N. Zinc alleviates maneb-induced kidney injury in adult mice through modulation of oxidative stress, genotoxicity, and histopathological changes. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2020; 27:8091-8102. [PMID: 31897980 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-07175-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Zinc is one of the important essential trace minerals to human health due to its antioxidant properties. The present study was conducted to elucidate its potential protective role against maneb-induced nephrotoxicity. For this purpose, animals were randomly divided into four groups of six each. Mice of group I (negative controls) have received daily 0.5 ml of distilled water, a solvent of maneb. Mice of group II (MB) have received 30 mg/kg bw of maneb daily by intraperitoneal way. Mice of group III (MB + Zn) have received the same dose of maneb as group II, along with ZnSO4 (30 mg/kg bw) daily. Mice of group IV (Zn), considered as positive controls, have received the same dose of ZnSO4 as group III daily. Our results revealed that ZnSO4 co-administration to maneb-treated mice decreased kidney levels of malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, protein carbonyls, and advanced oxidation protein products; the levels of non-enzymatic antioxidants like vitamin C, glutathione, and metallothionein. It recovered the alteration of antioxidant enzyme activities (catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase) and attenuated DNA fragmentation. Furthermore, this essential trace element was also able to alleviate kidney biomarkers' alterations by lowering plasma levels of creatinine, urea, uric acid, and lactate dehydrogenase. In addition, the histopathological changes induced by maneb were improved following zinc administration. Our results indicated that zinc might be beneficial against maneb-induced renal oxidative damage in mice.
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- Mediha Sefi
- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
- Ecology, Biology and physiology laboratory of aquatic organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Ecology, Biology and physiology laboratory of aquatic organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Histopathology Laboratory, Department of Anatomo-pathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Histopathology Laboratory, Department of Anatomo-pathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Ecology, Biology and physiology laboratory of aquatic organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Ecology, Biology and physiology laboratory of aquatic organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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Khlif R, Marrakchi R, Jamoussi K, Sahnoun Z, Chtourou H, Souissi N. Plasma iron status in elite weightlifters after four weeks of intensive training. Sci Sports 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scispo.2019.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Ferchiou D, Marrakchi R, Boudaya M, Makhlouf R, Taktouk M, Jamoussi K. Heparin plasma sampling as an alternative to EDTA for BNP determination on the ADVIA Centaur XP®. Effect of storage at room temperature. Clin Chim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2019.03.376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Makhlouf R, Marrakchi R, Boudaya M, Ferchiou D, Garraoui A, Belfaki S, Jamoussi K. Are Microalbumin 2–1 Combo® test strips reliable for microalbuminuria screening and quantification? Clin Chim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2019.03.989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Boudaya M, Chaari A, Marrakchi R, Turki M, Jamoussi K, Makhlouf R, Ayedi F. The testosterone/cortisol ratio can it indicates the time of choice for strength training? Clin Chim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2019.03.1039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Abdelhedi O, Khemakhem H, Nasri R, Jridi M, Mora L, Ben Amor I, Jamoussi K, Toldrá F, Gargouri J, Nasri M. Assessment of Cholesterol, Glycemia Control and Short- and Long-Term Antihypertensive Effects of Smooth Hound Viscera Peptides in High-Salt and Fructose Diet-Fed Wistar Rats. Mar Drugs 2019; 17:E194. [PMID: 30934709 PMCID: PMC6520678 DOI: 10.3390/md17040194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2018] [Revised: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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In this study, the antihypertensive activity of Purafect®-smooth hound viscera protein hydrolysate (VPH) and its peptide fraction with molecular weight (MW) below 1 kDa (VPH-I) was investigated. In addition, the lipase inhibitory activity, as well the anticoagulant potential, in vitro, were assessed. The antihypertensive effects of VPH and VPH-I were studied during 24 h (short-term effect) and 30 days (long-term effect) using high-salt (18% NaCl) and -fructose (10%) diet (HSFD)-induced hypertension. Data showed that, 4 h post-administration of VPH and VPH-I (200 mg/kg BW), the systolic blood pressure of rats was reduced by about 6 and 9 mmHg, respectively. These effects were similar to that obtained with Captopril (~9 mmHg at t = 4 h). On the other hand, exposing the rats to daily to HSFD, coupled to the administration of viscera peptides, was found to attenuate hypertension. In addition, the proteins' treatments were able to correct lipid and glycemic disorders, by reducing the total cholesterol and triglyceride contents and resorting to the plasma glucose level, compared to the HSFD group. Overall, the present findings demonstrated the preventive effect of VPH-peptides from hypertension complications, as a result of their biological properties.
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- Ola Abdelhedi
- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, National School of Engineering of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, P.O. Box 1173, Sfax 3038, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, CHU HediChaker, University of Sfax, Sfax 3000, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, National School of Engineering of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, P.O. Box 1173, Sfax 3038, Tunisia.
- Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Monastir, University of Monastir, Monastir 5000, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, National School of Engineering of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, P.O. Box 1173, Sfax 3038, Tunisia.
- Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, University of Jendouba, Beja 9000, Tunisia.
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- Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnologíade Alimentos (CSIC), Avenue Agustín Escardino 7, Paterna, 46980 Valencia, Spain.
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- Centre Régional de Transfusion Sanguine de Sfax, Route El-Ain Km 0.5, Sfax 3003, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, CHU HediChaker, University of Sfax, Sfax 3000, Tunisia.
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- Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnologíade Alimentos (CSIC), Avenue Agustín Escardino 7, Paterna, 46980 Valencia, Spain.
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- Centre Régional de Transfusion Sanguine de Sfax, Route El-Ain Km 0.5, Sfax 3003, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, National School of Engineering of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, P.O. Box 1173, Sfax 3038, Tunisia.
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Sefi M, Elwej A, Chaâbane M, Bejaoui S, Marrekchi R, Jamoussi K, Gouiaa N, Boudawara-Sellemi T, El Cafsi M, Zeghal N, Soudani N. Beneficial role of vanillin, a polyphenolic flavoring agent, on maneb-induced oxidative stress, DNA damage, and liver histological changes in Swiss albino mice. Hum Exp Toxicol 2019; 38:619-631. [PMID: 30782018 DOI: 10.1177/0960327119831067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Vanillin, a widely used flavoring agent, has antimutagenic and antioxidant properties. The current study was performed to evaluate its beneficial role against hepatotoxicity induced by maneb, a dithiocarbamate fungicide. Mice were divided into four groups of six each: group 1, serving as negative controls which received by intraperitoneal way only distilled water, a solvent of maneb; group 2, received daily, by intraperitoneal way, maneb (30 mg kg-1 body weight (BW)); group 3, received maneb at the same dose of group 2 and 50 mg kg-1 BW of vanillin by intraperitoneal way; and group 4, serving as positive controls, received daily only vanillin. After 10 days of treatment, mice of all groups were killed. Our results showed that vanillin significantly reduced the elevated hepatic levels of malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, and advanced oxidation protein product and attenuated DNA fragmentation induced by maneb. In addition, vanillin modulated the alterations of antioxidant status: enzymatic (superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase) and nonenzymatic (reduced glutathione, nonprotein thiol, and vitamin C) antioxidants in the liver of maneb-treated mice. This natural compound was also able to ameliorate plasma biochemical parameters (aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin, and total protein). The protective effect of vanillin was further evident through the histopathological changes produced by maneb in the liver tissue. Thus, we concluded that vanillin might be beneficial against maneb-induced hepatic damage in mice.
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- M Sefi
- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.,2 Physiology and Aquatic Environment Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 2 Physiology and Aquatic Environment Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- 3 Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 3 Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 4 Histopathology Laboratory, Department of Anatomopathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 4 Histopathology Laboratory, Department of Anatomopathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 2 Physiology and Aquatic Environment Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.,2 Physiology and Aquatic Environment Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Jaballi I, Sallem I, Feki A, Cherif B, Kallel C, Boudawara O, Jamoussi K, Mellouli L, Nasri M, Amara IB. Polysaccharide from a Tunisian red seaweed Chondrus canaliculatus: Structural characteristics, antioxidant activity and in vivo hemato-nephroprotective properties on maneb induced toxicity. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 123:1267-1277. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.12.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Revised: 11/26/2018] [Accepted: 12/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Messedi M, Naifar M, Grayaa S, Frikha F, Messoued M, Sethom MM, Feki M, Kaabach N, Bahloul Z, Jamoussi K, Ayedi F. Plasma Saturated and Monounsaturated Fatty Acids in Behçet's Disease. Open Rheumatol J 2018; 12:139-151. [PMID: 30258503 PMCID: PMC6128021 DOI: 10.2174/1874312901812010139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2018] [Revised: 06/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background: Fatty Acid (FA) composition of serum has been associated with many markers of inflammation. In this study, we tried to examine plasma Saturated Fatty Acid (SFA) and Monounsaturated Fatty Acid (MUFA) composition in Behçet's Disease (BD) patients. The associations between the circulating FA levels and some markers of inflammation have also been investigated. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional one. In fact, a total of 101 BD patients and healthy controls group of 99 subjects are enrolled. Gas Chromatograph equipped with a Capillary Split/Splitless Injector and flame ionization detector was used to analyze the plasma SFA and MUFA compositions. The high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) and fibrinogen levels were measured using standard techniques. Results: BD patients had significantly higher proportions of Mystiric Acid (MA), Palmitic Acid (PAM), Palmitoleic Acid (POA) and Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase (SCD)-16, compared to controls. The results revealed that patients with severe involvements had high levels of POA and total MUFA associated with higher SCD-16 activity compared to those with minor ones. The receiver operator characteristic curve analysis revealed that POA could well discriminate BD patients with severe clinical manifestations. In the bivariate analysis, hsCRP was found to be positively correlated with total SAFA and POA elongase activity index but negatively correlated with SCD-18 activity index. The STA, POA, elongase and SCD-16 activity index are correlated with fibrinogen. On the other hand, the multivariate analysis showed that POA remained associated with higher levels of hsCRP. Conclusion: Unfavourable plasma SFA and MUFA profile were reported in BD patients. POA, which is associated with higher plasma hsCRP level, may play a role in the pathogenesis of BD.
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- Meriam Messedi
- Unit of Research Molecular Bases of Human Diseases, 12ES17, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, 3029 Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry laboratory, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, 3029 Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Unit of Research Molecular Bases of Human Diseases, 12ES17, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, 3029 Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Internal Medicine Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, 3029 Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Unit of Research Molecular Bases of Human Diseases, 12ES17, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, 3029 Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Biochemistry laboratory, La Rabta Hospital and UR05/08-08, Tunis 1007, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Biochemistry laboratory, La Rabta Hospital and UR05/08-08, Tunis 1007, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Biochemistry laboratory, La Rabta Hospital and UR05/08-08, Tunis 1007, Tunisia
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- Internal Medicine Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, 3029 Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Unit of Research Molecular Bases of Human Diseases, 12ES17, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, 3029 Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Unit of Research Molecular Bases of Human Diseases, 12ES17, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, 3029 Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.,Biochemistry laboratory, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, 3029 Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Ben Khedher MR, Abid M, Jamoussi K, Hammami M. Comprehensive insight into functional interaction between GNB3 C825T and eNOS T-786C, G894T gene polymorphisms and association with susceptibility to diabetic erectile dysfunction. Andrology 2018; 6:865-873. [DOI: 10.1111/andr.12543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2018] [Revised: 07/14/2018] [Accepted: 07/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- M. R. Ben Khedher
- Laboratory of Nutrition, Functional Food and Vascular Health; Department of Biochemistry; Faculty of Medicine of Monastir; University of Monastir; Monastir Tunisia
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- Unit of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome; Department of Endocrinology; University Hospital Hedi Chaker; Sfax Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory; University Hospital Hedi Chaker; Sfax Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Nutrition, Functional Food and Vascular Health; Department of Biochemistry; Faculty of Medicine of Monastir; University of Monastir; Monastir Tunisia
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Bouhajja H, Kacem FH, Abdelhedi R, Ncir M, Dimitrov JD, Marrakchi R, Jamoussi K, Rebai A, El Feki A, Abid M, Ayadi H, Kaveri SV, Mnif-Feki M, Bougacha-Elleuch N. Potential Predictive Role of Lipid Peroxidation Markers for Type 2 Diabetes in the Adult Tunisian Population. Can J Diabetes 2018; 42:263-271. [PMID: 28734952 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2017.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Revised: 06/02/2017] [Accepted: 06/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Regaieg S, Hadjkacem F, Charfi N, Ghorbel D, Marrakchi R, Yaich S, Dammak J, Jamoussi K, Abid M. Metabolic syndrome and physical activity measured by pedometer among adolescents. Tunis Med 2018; 96:353-359. [PMID: 30430473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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AIM To describe the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and to study the association of physical activity measured by pedometer with the metabolic syndrome components, in a sample of overweight and obese adolescents from Sfax City. METHODS This study concerned 51 obese and overweight adolescents (28 girls and 23 boys), between the ages of 15 and 18 years, recruited by the unit of obesity and metabolic syndrome department of endocrinology, Hedi Chaker Hospital, University of Sfax, between december 2012 and october 2013. Metabolic syndrome was defined with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria. Physical activity was monitored with pedometer (Digi-Walker SW-200; Yamax Co, Tokyo, Japan). RESULTS The frequency of metabolic syndrome was 21.6%. It was significantly higher in obese (25%) than in overweight (15,81%) adolescents (p=0.04). The most common component, associated with abdominal obesity, was hypoHDLemia observed in 58.8 % of the sample. The average steps / day measured by pedometer was significantly higher in subjects without metabolic syndrome than with (9648, 25±2297, 726 vs 7365, 91±1505, 65 steps/day; p=0, 03). Pedometer determined steps/day was inversely correlated with waist circumference (P<0.05), blood pressure (P<0.05) and triglycerides (P<0.05). CONCLUSION Metabolic syndrome is prevalent in our young population. A more physically active lifestyle appears to be associated with lower probability of metabolic syndrome.
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Bouhajja H, Bougacha-Elleuch N, Lucas N, Legrand R, Marrakchi R, Kaveri SV, Jamoussi K, Ayadi H, Abid M, Mnif-Feki M, Fetissov SO. Affinity kinetics of leptin-reactive immunoglobulins are associated with plasma leptin and markers of obesity and diabetes. Nutr Diabetes 2018; 8:32. [PMID: 29795184 PMCID: PMC5966443 DOI: 10.1038/s41387-018-0044-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2018] [Revised: 03/27/2018] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Obese subjects display elevated plasma levels of leptin reflecting the phenomenon of leptin resistance. Here, we aimed to determine whether leptin-reactive immunoglobulins (Ig) are present in obese and type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients and whether their plasma levels and affinity kinetics may correlate with obesity and diabetes markers. We show that leptin levels are increased in obese patients with and without T2D. Although mean plasma levels of leptin-reactive IgG were similar between study groups, IgG in obese non-diabetic patients had increased dissociation rate and lower affinity (increased dissociation equilibrium constant value; KD). In controls and diabetic patients, the association rates of leptin IgG correlated negatively with obesity and diabetes markers, respectively. In contrast, KD values correlated positively with plasma leptin levels and obesity traits in our cohort, and with diabetes markers in both the total cohort and in the obese T2D group. Taken together, our data reveal that leptin-reactive IgG are present in healthy subjects, obese, and diabetic patients but display altered affinity kinetics in obesity. Increased IgG binding to leptin in healthy subjects associated with lower body mass index (BMI) suggests an enhancing role of IgG in leptin signaling. Accordingly, a decreased affinity of IgG for leptin, found in obese patients, can be relevant to leptin resistance.
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- Houda Bouhajja
- Unit of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Department of Endocrinology, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Functional Genetics, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Inserm UMRS 1138, Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Screening Processes, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Unit of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Department of Endocrinology, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Unit of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Department of Endocrinology, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Nutrition, Gut and Brain Laboratory, Inserm UMR1073, Rouen, France. .,Laboratory of Neuronal and Neuroendocrine Differentiation and Communication, Inserm UMR1239, Mont-Saint-Aignan, France. .,University of Rouen Normandy, Institute for Research and Innovation in Biomedicine (IRIB), Rouen, France.
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Lafi B, Chaâbane M, Elwej A, Grati M, Jamoussi K, Mnif H, Boudawara T, Ketata Bouaziz H, Zeghal N. Effects of co-exposure to imidacloprid and gibberellic acid on redox status, kidney variables and histopathology in adult rats. Arch Physiol Biochem 2018; 124:175-184. [PMID: 28875714 DOI: 10.1080/13813455.2017.1371195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Data on the individual nephrotoxic effects of imidacloprid (IMI) and gibberellic acid (GA3) are scarce. Moreover, there is a lack of information about their combined effects on the renal tissue. Our study investigated the effects of IMI and GA3 separately or together on rats kidney. IMI (64 mg/kg bw) was given for 3 weeks by gavage either individually or in combination with GA3 (200 mg/L) via drinking water. IMI associated or no with GA3 increased the levels of kidney malondialdehyde, advanced oxidation protein products, protein carbonyls and metallothionein, plasma creatinine, urea, blood urea nitrogen and lactate dehydrogenase activity. A decline of kidney uric acid level and antioxidant status was also observed. All these changes were supported by histopathological observations. Our results highlighted the role of IMI and/or GA3-induced nephrotoxicity. Co-exposure to IMI and GA3 exhibited synergism in biochemical kidney variables and histopathology and antagonism in physical and morphological parameters.
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- Bornia Lafi
- a Animal Physiology Laboratory, Research Unit of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Sfax Faculty of Sciences , University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Animal Physiology Laboratory, Research Unit of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Sfax Faculty of Sciences , University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Animal Physiology Laboratory, Research Unit of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Sfax Faculty of Sciences , University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- b Biochemistry Laboratory , CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- b Biochemistry Laboratory , CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- c Anatomopathology Laboratory , CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- c Anatomopathology Laboratory , CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Animal Physiology Laboratory, Research Unit of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Sfax Faculty of Sciences , University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Animal Physiology Laboratory, Research Unit of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Sfax Faculty of Sciences , University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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Ben Slama-Ben Salem R, Ktari N, Bkhairia I, Nasri R, Mora L, Kallel R, Hamdi S, Jamoussi K, Boudaouara T, El-Feki A, Toldrá F, Nasri M. In vitro and in vivo anti-diabetic and anti-hyperlipidemic effects of protein hydrolysates from Octopus vulgaris in alloxanic rats. Food Res Int 2018; 106:952-963. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.01.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 01/24/2018] [Accepted: 01/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Bouhajja H, Abdelhedi R, Amouri A, Hadj Kacem F, Marrakchi R, Safi W, Mrabet H, Chtourou L, Charfi N, Fourati M, Bensassi S, Jamoussi K, Abid M, Ayadi H, Mnif-Feki M, Bougacha-Elleuch N. Potential role of liver enzyme levels as predictive markers of glucose metabolism disorders in a Tunisian population. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2018. [PMID: 29527933 DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2017-0579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The relationship between liver enzymes and T2D risk is inconclusive. We aimed to evaluate the association between liver markers and risk of carbohydrate metabolism disorders, as well as their discriminatory power, for T2D prediction. This cross-sectional study enrolled 216 participants classified as normoglycemic, prediabetic, newly diagnosed diabetics, and diagnosed diabetics. All participants underwent anthropometric and biochemical measurements. The relationship between hepatic enzymes and glucose metabolism markers was evaluated by analyses of covariance. The associations between liver enzymes and incident carbohydrate metabolism disorders were analyzed through logistic regression and their discriminatory capacity to predict T2D by ROC analysis. High AP, ALT, γGT, and AST levels were independently related to decreased insulin sensitivity. Interestingly, a higher AP level was significantly associated with an increased risk of prediabetes (p = 0.017), newly diagnosed diabetes (p = 0.004), and T2D (p = 0.007). An elevated γGT level was an independent risk factor for T2D (p = 0.032) and undiagnosed T2D (p = 0.010) in prediabetic and normoglycemic subjects, respectively. In ROC analysis, AP was a powerful predictor of incident diabetes and significantly improved T2D prediction. Liver enzymes within the normal range, specifically AP levels, are associated with increased risk of carbohydrate metabolism disorders and significantly improved T2D prediction.
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- Houda Bouhajja
- a Unit of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Department of Endocrinology, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- b Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Screening Processes, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- c Department of Gastroenterology, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- a Unit of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Department of Endocrinology, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- d Biochemistry Laboratory, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- a Unit of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Department of Endocrinology, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- a Unit of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Department of Endocrinology, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- c Department of Gastroenterology, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- a Unit of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Department of Endocrinology, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- a Unit of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Department of Endocrinology, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- a Unit of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Department of Endocrinology, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- d Biochemistry Laboratory, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- a Unit of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Department of Endocrinology, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- b Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Screening Processes, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- a Unit of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Department of Endocrinology, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- e Laboratory of Molecular and Functional Genetics, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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Saoudi M, Hmida IB, Kammoun W, Rebah FB, Jamoussi K, Feki AE. Protective effects of oil of Sardinella pilchardis against subacute chlorpyrifos-induced oxidative stress in female rats. Arch Environ Occup Health 2018; 73:128-135. [PMID: 28394715 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2017.1317627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2016] [Accepted: 04/05/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This study was conducted to evaluate the protective effects of Sardinella pilchardis oil and vitamin E against chlorpyrifos- (CPF-) induced liver, kidney, and brain oxidative damage in female rats. The rats were divided into 6 experimental groups: the control group, the group treated with fish oil, the group that received fish oil for 2 weeks and CPF orally for 7 days, the group treated only with CPF, the group treated with vitamin E for 2 weeks and CPF for 7 days, and the group treated with vitamin E. Oral exposure to CPF induced a significant increase in serum biochemical parameters; hepatic, kidney, and brain LPO; and a decrease in superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase activities. Fish oil or vitamin E decreased significantly the mentioned biochemical parameters as compared to rats treated with CPF alone. This study suggests that fish oil has an ameliorative effect for the alleviation of the oxidative damage induced by CPF.
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- Mongi Saoudi
- a Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory , Sciences Faculty of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory , Sciences Faculty of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- b Marine Biotechnology and Biodiversity Laboratory , INSTM of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- c Laboratory of Biochemistry and Enzymatic Engineering of Lipases , National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- d Biochemistry Laboratory , CHU Hedi Chaker of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory , Sciences Faculty of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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Lassoued I, Mezghani M, Jridi M, Rahmouni F, Jamoussi K, Rebai T, El Feki A, Nasri M, Barkia A. Protective effects of thornback ray muscle protein hydrolysate against dyslipidemia, oxidative stress and reduced fertility induced by high cholesterol diet in adult male rats. RSC Adv 2018; 8:22303-22312. [PMID: 35539733 PMCID: PMC9081093 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra00657a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Enzymatic thornback ray (Raja clavata) muscle hydrolysates have been shown to have antioxidant and antihypertensive activities in vitro. The Neutrase hydrolysate exhibited the highest activities, so it was investigated along with the undigested muscle to test their hypolipidemic, antioxidative and fertility effects in rats fed with a high-cholesterol diet (HCD). Animals were allocated into four groups of 5 rats each: a normal diet group (control), a HCD group, and two groups of HCD with a daily dose of undigested muscle (Und) or the hydrolysate (MH) at 0.7 g kg−1 of body weight. All animals received their respective treatments daily for 1 month. After the treatment period, serum lipid profiles, the activities of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase, the level of malonaldehyde, the activities of antioxidant enzymes (catalase and glutathione peroxidase) in the liver and sperm fertility parameters (in the epididymis and testis) were determined. Compared with those fed a standard diet, HCD induced dyslipidemia and oxidative stress, and decreased numerous reproductive parameters (mobility, count and viability). Interestingly, supplementing the HCD with thornback ray proteins attenuated all these anomalies, especially in the case where they were hydrolysed. These observations suggested that these proteins might contain bioactive peptides that possess hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant activities that ameliorate sperm damage. Thornback ray muscle hydrolysate was investigated, as well as the undigested muscle, to test their hypolipidemic, antioxidative and fertility effects in rats fed with a high-cholesterol diet.![]()
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- Imen Lassoued
- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology
- University of Sfax
- National Engineering School of Sfax
- B.P. 1173-3038 Sfax
- Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology
- University of Sfax
- National Engineering School of Sfax
- B.P. 1173-3038 Sfax
- Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology
- University of Sfax
- National Engineering School of Sfax
- B.P. 1173-3038 Sfax
- Tunisia
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- Histology-Embryology Laboratory
- Sfax Faculty of Medicine
- Sfax
- Tunisia
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- Clinical Chemistry Laboratory
- Hedi Chaker University Hospital
- Sfax
- Tunisia
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- Histology-Embryology Laboratory
- Sfax Faculty of Medicine
- Sfax
- Tunisia
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- Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory
- Sciences Faculty of Sfax
- University of Sfax
- Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology
- University of Sfax
- National Engineering School of Sfax
- B.P. 1173-3038 Sfax
- Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology
- University of Sfax
- National Engineering School of Sfax
- B.P. 1173-3038 Sfax
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Ben Khedher MR, Bouhajja H, Haj Ahmed S, Abid M, Jamoussi K, Hammami M. Role of disturbed fatty acids metabolism in the pathophysiology of diabetic erectile dysfunction. Lipids Health Dis 2017; 16:241. [PMID: 29233142 PMCID: PMC5727868 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-017-0637-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2017] [Accepted: 12/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Vasculogenic erectile dysfunction (VED) is considered as a common complication among people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). We tested whether changes in fatty acid (FAs) classes measured in erythrocytes are associated with increased risk of diabetic VED along with related risk factors. METHODS We assessed erythrocyte FAs composition, lipid peroxidation parameters and inflammatory cytokines among 72 T2D men with VED, 78 T2D men without VED and 88 healthy volunteers with similar age. Biochemical, hepatic, lipid and hormonal profiles were measured. RESULTS T2D people with VED had significant decrease in the indexes of Δ6-desaturase and elongase activities compared to the other studied groups. The same group of participants displayed lower erythrocytes levels of dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (C20:3n-6) (P < .001), precursor of the messenger molecule PGE1 mainly involved in promoting erection. Moreover, absolute SFAs concentration and HOMA IR levels were higher in T2D people with VED when compared to controls and associated with impaired NO concentration (1.43 vs 3.30 ng/L, P < .001). Our results showed that IL-6 and TNF-α were significantly increased and positively correlated with MDA levels only in T2D people with VED (r = 0.884, P = .016 and r = 0.753, P = .035; respectively) suggesting a decrease in the relative availability of vasodilator mediators and an activation of vasoconstrictors release. CONCLUSION Our findings show that the deranged FAs metabolism represents a potential marker of VED in progress, or at least an indicator of increased risk within men with T2D.
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- Mohamed Raâfet Ben Khedher
- Laboratory of Nutrition, Functional Food and Vascular Health, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Avenue Avicenne, 5019, Monastir, Tunisia.
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- Unit of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Hedi Chaker of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Nutrition, Functional Food and Vascular Health, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Avenue Avicenne, 5019, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Unit of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Hedi Chaker of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, University Hospital Hedi Chaker of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Nutrition, Functional Food and Vascular Health, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Avenue Avicenne, 5019, Monastir, Tunisia
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Chaâbane M, Koubaa M, Soudani N, Elwej A, Grati M, Jamoussi K, Boudawara T, Ellouze Chaabouni S, Zeghal N. Nitraria retusa fruit prevents penconazole-induced kidney injury in adult rats through modulation of oxidative stress and histopathological changes. Pharm Biol 2017; 55:1061-1073. [PMID: 28198206 PMCID: PMC6130529 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2016.1278455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2016] [Revised: 09/24/2016] [Accepted: 12/29/2016] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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CONTEXT Nitraria retusa (Forssk.) Asch. (Nitrariaceae) is a medicinal plant which produces edible fruits whose antioxidant activity has been demonstrated. OBJECTIVE The current study elucidates the potential protective effect of N. retusa fruit aqueous extract against nephrotoxicity induced by penconazole, a triazole fungicide, in the kidney of adult rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Adult Wistar rats were exposed either to penconazole (67 mg/kg body weight), or to N. retusa extract (300 mg/kg body weight) or to their combination. Penconazole was administered by intra-peritoneal injection every 2 days from day 7 until day 15, the sacrifice day, while N. retusa extract was administered daily by gavage during 15 days. Oxidative stress parameters, kidney biomarkers and histopathological examination were determined. RESULTS Nitraria retusa extract administration to penconazole treated rats decreased kidney levels of malondialdehyde (-10%), hydrogen peroxide (-12%), protein carbonyls (PCOs, -11%) and advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP, -16%); antioxidant enzyme activities: catalase (-13%), superoxide dismutase (-8%) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx, -14%), and the levels of non-enzymatic antioxidants: non-protein thiols (-9%), glutathione (-7%) and metallothionein (-12%). Furthermore, this plant extract prevented kidney biomarker changes by reducing plasma levels of creatinine, urea, uric acid and LDH and increasing those of ALP and GGT. Histopathological alterations induced by penconazole (glomeruli fragmentation, Bowman's space enlargement, tubular epithelial cells necrosis and infiltration of inflammatory leucocytes) were attenuated following N. retusa administration. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Our results indicated that N. retusa fruit extract had protective effects against penconazole-induced kidney injury, which could be attributed to its phenolic compounds.
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- Mariem Chaâbane
- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Enzymes and Bioconversion Unit, Department of Biological Engineering, National Engineering School of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Industrial Process Engineering, Integrated Transformations of Renewable Material Unit, Research Center of Royallieu, Sorbonne University, Compiegne University of Technology, Compiegne Cedex, France
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, University of Sfax, CHU Hedi Chaker, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, University of Sfax, CHU Hedi Chaker, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Histopathology Laboratory, Department of Anatomo-pathology, University of Sfax, CHU Habib Bourguiba, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Enzymes and Bioconversion Unit, Department of Biological Engineering, National Engineering School of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Ben Abdallah Kolsi R, Bkhairia I, Gargouri L, Ktari N, Chaaben R, El Feki A, Nasri M, Jamoussi K, Fki L, Belghith K. Protective effect of Sargussum vulgare sulfated polysaccharide against molecular, biochemical and histopathological damage caused by alloxan in experimental diabetic rats. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 105:598-607. [PMID: 28716754 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.07.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2017] [Revised: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/12/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Diabetes is a serious condition that is linked to the development of oxidative stress. In the context of enhancing the biodiversity of Tunisia's flora, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of Sargussum vulgare sulfated polysaccharide (SVSP) on hyperglycemia and diabetes complications in the alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Our results showed a disturbance of carbohydrate, lipid, hematological and histopathological parameters, an increase in the α-amylase enzyme activity and damage to the pancreatic, hepatic and renal tissues in rats rendered diabetic by alloxan. In contrast, treatment with SVSP resulted in a correction of fasting and postprandial blood glucose and HbA1c through inhibition of pancreatic α-amylase. We also noticed an improvement in hemogram parameters and an attenuation of the pancreatic oxidative stress markers as well as histological protections. On the other hand, the administration of SVSP to diabetic rats caused, besides the correction of glycemic and lipid parameters, a good defense against hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity of diabetes as well as good antioxidant status and histological protections.
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, National School of Engineering of Sfax, University of Sfax, P.O. 1173-3038, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, National School of Engineering of Sfax, University of Sfax, P.O. 1173-3038, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, National School of Engineering of Sfax, University of Sfax, P.O. 1173-3038, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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Ghorbel I, Elwej A, Fendri N, Mnif H, Jamoussi K, Boudawara T, Grati Kamoun N, Zeghal N. Olive oil abrogates acrylamide induced nephrotoxicity by modulating biochemical and histological changes in rats. Ren Fail 2017; 39:236-245. [PMID: 27846768 PMCID: PMC6014333 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2016.1256320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2016] [Revised: 09/08/2016] [Accepted: 10/27/2016] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Acrylamide (ACR) is one of the most important contaminants occurring in foods heated at high temperatures. The aim of this study is to investigate the protective efficacy of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), a main component of the Mediterranean diet, against nephrotoxicity induced by ACR. Rats have received by gavage during 21 days either ACR (40 mg/kg body weight) or ACR-associated with EVOO (300 μl) or only EVOO (300 μl). Acrylamide induced nephrotoxicity as evidenced by an increase in malondialdehyde (MDA), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), protein carbonyls (PCOs) and a decrease in glutathione, non-protein thiols (NPSHs), and vitamin C levels. Activities of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) were also decreased. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity, creatinine, urea, and uric acid, urinary volume and creatinine clearance levels were modified. EVOO supplementation improved all the parameters indicated above. Kidney histoarchitecture confirmed the biochemical parameters and the beneficial role of EVOO. EVOO, when added to the diet, may have a beneficial role against kidney injury by scavenging free radicals and by its potent antioxidant power.
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- Imen Ghorbel
- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Anatomopathology Laboratory, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Anatomopathology Laboratory, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Technology & Quality Research Unit, Olive Tree Institute, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Saidi SA, Ncir M, Chaaben R, Jamoussi K, van Pelt J, Elfeki A. Liver injury following small intestinal ischemia reperfusion in rats is attenuated by Pistacia lentiscus oil: antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Arch Physiol Biochem 2017; 123:199-205. [PMID: 28338348 DOI: 10.1080/13813455.2017.1302961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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CONTEXT Intestinal ischemia-reperfusion (IIR) not only leads to severe intestine damage but also induced subsequent destruction of remote organs. OBJECTIVE We investigated the protective effect of Pistascia lentiscus L. (Anacardiaceae) oil on IIR. MATERIALS AND METHODS Wistar rats were divided into three groups: sham, intestinal IR and P. lentiscus pretreatment (n = 18 each). In the pretreatment group, oil was administered 1 h before induction of warm ischemia. RESULTS IIR led to severe liver damage manifested as a significant (p < .05) increase of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels. Pistacia lentiscus oil decreased the visible intestinal damage, as well as a significant decrease in serum AST and ALT levels. In addition, Pistacia lentiscus reduce liver injury, as evidenced by the decrease in liver tissue myeloperoxidase activity and lipoperoxidation (MDA) level. CONCLUSION Pistascia lentiscus attenuates liver injury induced by IIR, attributable to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect.
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- Saber Abdelkader Saidi
- a Department of Life Sciences , Laboratory of Animal Ecophysiology, University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
- b Department of Hepatology , University Hospitals KU Leuven , Leuven , Belgium
- c Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Arts - Khulais , University of Jeddah , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
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- a Department of Life Sciences , Laboratory of Animal Ecophysiology, University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- d Department of Biochemistry , CHU Habib Bourguiba of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- d Department of Biochemistry , CHU Habib Bourguiba of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- b Department of Hepatology , University Hospitals KU Leuven , Leuven , Belgium
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- a Department of Life Sciences , Laboratory of Animal Ecophysiology, University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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Trabelsi K, Stannard SR, Chtourou H, Moalla W, Ghozzi H, Jamoussi K, Hakim A. Monitoring athletes’ hydration status and sleep patterns during Ramadan observance: methodological and practical considerations. BIOL RHYTHM RES 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/09291016.2017.1368214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Khaled Trabelsi
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- School of Sport and Exercise, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- UR15JS01: Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- UR15JS01: Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Kolsi RBA, Salah HB, Jardak N, Chaaben R, Jribi I, Feki AE, Rebai T, Jamoussi K, Allouche N, Blecker C, Belghith H, Belghith K. Sulphated polysaccharide isolated from Sargassum vulgare: Characterization and hypolipidemic effects. Carbohydr Polym 2017; 170:148-159. [PMID: 28521980 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.04.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2017] [Revised: 03/10/2017] [Accepted: 04/25/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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A sulphated polysaccharide from brown algae Sargassum vulgare (SVSP) was extracted and examined with respect to chemical, structural characterization and hypolipidemic effects. SVSP consisted mainly of sulphate and total sugars with low levels of lipids and proteins. Its structure was studied by nuclear magnetic resonance (RMN), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), infra-red spectroscopic, differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffraction analysis. Allowing us therefore to revealed that SVSP was composed of glucose, rhamnose, xylose, galactose, mannose and arabinose with XRD pattern that was typical for a semi-crystalline polymer and complexities of the spectra reflected its homogeneous structure. The administration of SVSP to obese rats is effective in lowering the body weight and inhibiting the lipase activity leading to notable regulation of lipid profile, increasing the activities of antioxidant enzymes, limiting lipid peroxidation; and protects liver-kidney functions proved by a decrease in the levels of toxicity parameters in blood, confirmed by histological study.
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- Laboratory of chemistry of Natural Substances, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, PB 802, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research Unit of anatomy, histology and embryology, Faculty of Medicine Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biodiversity Unit and Aquatic Ecosystems, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research Unit of anatomy, histology and embryology, Faculty of Medicine Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of chemistry of Natural Substances, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, PB 802, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Unité de Technologie des Industries Agro-alimentaires, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques de Gembloux, passage des Déportés 2, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium
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- Enzyme and Bioconversion Unit, Biotechnology Center of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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Ghorbel I, Elwej A, Chaabane M, Jamoussi K, Zeghal N. Protective effect of selenium against aluminium chloride induced cardiotoxicity in rats. mazums-pbr 2017. [DOI: 10.29252/pbr.3.2.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Kasmi S, Bkhairia I, Harrabi B, Mnif H, Marrakchi R, Ghozzi H, Kallel C, Nasri M, Zeghal K, Jamoussi K, Hakim A. Modulatory effects of quercetin on liver histopathological, biochemical, hematological, oxidative stress and DNA alterations in rats exposed to graded doses of score 250. Toxicol Mech Methods 2017; 28:12-22. [PMID: 28679351 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2017.1351507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This study investigated the morphological, biochemical and molecular aspects of liver injury in rats after the exposure to difenoconazole and the protective effects of quercetin against hepatotoxicity and genotoxicity induced by this fungicide. Rats were given graded doses of difenoconazole associated or not to quercetin daily for 20 days. Our results showed a significant increase in PLT (platelets) and WBC (white blood cells) in rats treated with higher doses of difenoconazole (1/38 and 1/9 of LD50). However, a significant decrease in Hb (hemoglobin) rate and RBC (red blood cells) number in rats treated with higher doses of difenoconazole (1/38 and 1/9 of LD50) was obtained. Besides, difenoconazole treatment caused an increase in hepatic enzyme activities of alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). Difenoconazole increased the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and advanced oxidation protein products (AOPPs), and decreased superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities and vitamin C levels in liver tissues compared to the control group. We also noted a degradation of nucleic acids, testifying difenoconazole genotoxicity. Changes in hepatic tissues were confirmed by histological findings. Co-administration of quercetin (20 mg/kg) improved hematological and biochemical parameters and showed a significant liver protective effect by decreasing MDA levels and producing advanced oxidation protein, along with increased antioxidative enzyme activities and vitamin C levels. Results were confirmed by the improvement of histological impairments. Thus, it appears that quercetin was effective in preventing acute liver injury induced by exposure to difenoconazole.
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- Sabrine Kasmi
- a Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax , Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia
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- b Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, National Engineering School of Sfax , Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax , Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia
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- c Laboratories of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax , Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia
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- d Biochemistry Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital , Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax , Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia
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- e Hematology Laboratory , Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia
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- b Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, National Engineering School of Sfax , Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax , Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia
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- d Biochemistry Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital , Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax , Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia
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Ben Salem M, Ben Abdallah Kolsi R, Dhouibi R, Ksouda K, Charfi S, Yaich M, Hammami S, Sahnoun Z, Zeghal KM, Jamoussi K, Affes H. Protective effects of Cynara scolymus leaves extract on metabolic disorders and oxidative stress in alloxan-diabetic rats. BMC Complement Altern Med 2017. [PMID: 28629341 PMCID: PMC5477270 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-1835-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with hyperglycemia, inflammatory disorders and abnormal lipid profiles, currently the extracts from leaves of cynara scolymus has been discovered to treat metabolic disorders and has been stated by multitudinous scientists according to a good source of polyphenols compounds. The present study aimed to evaluate the protective effect of the ethanol leaves extract of C. scolymus in alloxan induced stress oxidant, hepatic-kidney dysfunction and histological changes in liver, kidney and pancreas of different experimental groups of rats. METHODS We determinate the antioxidant activity by ABTS .+ and antioxidant total capacity (TAC) of all extracts of C. scolymus leaves, the inhibition of α-amylase activity in vitro was also investigated. Forty male Wistar rats were induced to diabetes with a single dose intraperitoneal injection (i.p.) of alloxan (150 mg/kg body weight (b.w.)). Diabetic rats were orally and daily administrated of ethanol extract from C. scolymus at two doses (200-400 mg/kg, b.w) or (12 mg/kg, b.w) with anti-diabetic reference drug, Acarbose for one month. Ethanol extract of C. scolymus effect was confirmed by biochemical analysis, antioxidant activity and histological study. RESULTS The results indicated that the ethanol extract from leaves of C. scolymus showed the highest antioxidant activity by ABTS .+ (499.43g± 39.72 Trolox/g dry extract) and (128.75 ± 8.45 mg VC /g dry extract) for TAC and endowed the powerful inhibition in vitro of α-amylase activity with IC50=72,22 ug/uL. In vivo, the results showed that ethanol extract from the leaves of C. scolymus (200-400 mg/kg) decreased significantly (p < 0.001) the α-amylase levels in serum of diabetic rats, respectively associated with significant reduction (p < 0.001) in blood glucose rate of 42,84% and 37,91% compared to diabetic groups after 28 days of treatment, a significant lowered of plasma total cholesterol (T-Ch) by 18,11% and triglyceride (TG) by 60,47%, significantly and low-density lipoproteins (LDL-C) by 37,77%, compared to diabetic rats, moreover, the administration of ethanol extract appears to exert anti-oxidative activity demonstrated by the increase of CAT, SOD and GSH activities in liver, kidney and pancreas of diabetic rats. This positive effect of the ethanol extract from C. scolymus was confirmed by histological study. CONCLUSION These observed strongly suggest that ethanol extract from the leaves of C. scolymus has anti-hyperglycemic properties, at least partly mediated by antioxidant and hypolipidemic effects.
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Ghorbel I, Elwej A, Chaabene M, Boudawara O, Marrakchi R, Jamoussi K, Boudawara TS, Zeghal N. Effects of acrylamide graded doses on metallothioneins I and II induction and DNA fragmentation: Bochemical and histomorphological changes in the liver of adult rats. Toxicol Ind Health 2017; 33:611-622. [PMID: 28490250 DOI: 10.1177/0748233717696613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The present study investigates the toxic effects of acrylamide (ACR) administered to rats at two doses on (i) oxidative stress and disruption of pro-oxidant/antioxidant balance in hepatic cells and (ii) its correlation with metallothioneins (MTs) genes expression, DNA damage and histomorphological changes. Treated rats with 20 and 40 mg/kg body weight of ACR led to an increase in malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, advanced oxidation protein products, protein carbonyl levels as well as an alteration in the antioxidant status. Total MT content in the liver and MT I and MT II genes induction were increased. Plasma transaminases activities, albumin, total protein and glucose levels were also increased, while alkaline phosphatase activity was decreased. Moreover, total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, TC/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and LDL-C/HDL-C ratios were increased, while HDL-C decreased in a dose-dependent manner. A random DNA degradation was observed only in the liver of ACR-treated rats with the highest dose. These changes were confirmed by histopathological observations.
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- Imen Ghorbel
- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 2 Anatomopathology Laboratory, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 3 Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 3 Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Ben Saad H, Gargouri M, Kallel F, Chaabene R, Boudawara T, Jamoussi K, Magné C, Mounir Zeghal K, Hakim A, Ben Amara I. Flavonoid compounds from the red marine alga Alsidium corallinum protect against potassium bromate-induced nephrotoxicity in adult mice. Environ Toxicol 2017; 32:1475-1486. [PMID: 27658546 DOI: 10.1002/tox.22368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2016] [Revised: 09/02/2016] [Accepted: 09/05/2016] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Potassium bromate (KBrO3 ), an environmental pollutant, is a well-known human carcinogen and a potent nephrotoxic agent. Currently, natural products have built a well-recognized role in the management of many diseases induced by pollutants. As potent natural sources of bioactive compounds, marine algae have been demonstrated to be rich in novel secondary metabolites with a broad range of biological functions. In this study, adults male mice were orally treated for 15 days with KBrO3 (0.5 g/L) associated or not with extract of Alsidium corallinum, a red Mediterranean alga. In vitro study demonstrated that algal extract has antioxidant efficacy attributable to the presence of flavonoids and polyphenols. Among these, Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis showed A. corallinum is rich in kaempferol, apigenin, catechin, and quercetin flavonoids. In vivo study showed that supplementation with the alga significantly prevented KBrO3 -induced nephrotoxicity as indicated by plasma biomarkers (urea, uric acid, and creatinin levels) and oxidative stress related parameters (malondialdehyde, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, reduced glutathione, vitamin C, hydrogen peroxide, protein oxidation products) in kidney tissue. The corrective effect of A. corallinum on KBrO3 -induced kidney injury was also supported by molecular and histopathological observations. In conclusion, it was established that the red alga, thanks to its bioactive compounds, effectively counteracts toxic effects of KBrO3 and could be a useful coadjuvant agent for treatment of this pollutant poisonings. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Environ Toxicol 32: 1475-1486, 2017.
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- Hajer Ben Saad
- Laboratoire de Pharmacologie, Faculté de Médecine de Sfax, UR/12 ES-13, Université de Sfax, Sfax, 3029, Tunisie
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- EA 2219 Géoarchitecture, Université Bretagne Occidentale, UFR Sciences et Techniques, 6 Avenue V. Le Gorgeu, CS 93 837, Brest Cedex 3, 29238, France
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- Laboratoire d'Enzymes et Bioconversions, Ecole d'Ingénieurs de Sfax, Université de Sfax, BP 1173, Sfax, 3038, Tunisie
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- Laboratoire de Biochimie, CHU Hedi Chaker, Université de Sfax, Sfax, 3029, Tunisie
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- Laboratoire d'Anatomopathologie, CHU Habib Bourguiba, Université de Sfax, Sfax, 3029, Tunisie
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- Laboratoire de Biochimie, CHU Hedi Chaker, Université de Sfax, Sfax, 3029, Tunisie
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- EA 2219 Géoarchitecture, Université Bretagne Occidentale, UFR Sciences et Techniques, 6 Avenue V. Le Gorgeu, CS 93 837, Brest Cedex 3, 29238, France
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- Laboratoire de Pharmacologie, Faculté de Médecine de Sfax, UR/12 ES-13, Université de Sfax, Sfax, 3029, Tunisie
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- Laboratoire de Pharmacologie, Faculté de Médecine de Sfax, UR/12 ES-13, Université de Sfax, Sfax, 3029, Tunisie
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- Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Sfax, Université de Sfax, Sfax, 3000, Tunisie
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Ben Abdallah Kolsi R, Ben Salah H, Jardak N, Chaaben R, El Feki A, Rebai T, Jamoussi K, Allouche N, Belghith H, Belghith K. Effects of Cymodocea nodosa extract on metabolic disorders and oxidative stress in alloxan-diabetic rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 89:257-267. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Revised: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 02/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Kolsi RBA, Jardak N, Hajkacem F, Chaaben R, Jribi I, Feki AE, Rebai T, Jamoussi K, Fki L, Belghith H, Belghith K. Anti-obesity effect and protection of liver-kidney functions by Codium fragile sulphated polysaccharide on high fat diet induced obese rats. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 102:119-129. [PMID: 28392390 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2017] [Revised: 04/01/2017] [Accepted: 04/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The present study investigates the hypolipidemic effects of sulphated polysaccharide obtained from Codium fragile (CFSP) in induced obese rats (HFD). The results showed an increase in body weight of HFD rats by 21.56% as compared to control normal rats. Moreover, serum lipase activity underwent an increase which led to an increase in the levels of total cholesterol (T-Ch), triglycerides (TG) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-Ch) in serum associeted with a decrease in the level of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-Ch) in untreated HFD rats. This diet has disrupted the antioxidant status by decreasing the activities of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPX)) and subsequently an increase in thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) level in liver and kidney of obese rats. All these disturbances are significantly corrected by CFSP administration with no fatty deposits in the liver and a protective effect against renal histological alteration. This confirms the important role of this polysaccharide in the fight against oxidative stress and the prevention of hyperlipidemia.
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- Research Unit of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Endocrinology, CHU Hedi Chaker, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biodiversity Unit and Aquatic Ecosystems, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research Unit of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomass Valorization and Proteins Production in Eukaryotes, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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Ghorbel I, Elwej A, Chaabane M, Jamoussi K, Mnif H, Boudawara T, Zeghal N. Selenium Alleviates Oxidative Stress and Lung Damage Induced by Aluminum Chloride in Adult Rats: Biochemical and Histological Approach. Biol Trace Elem Res 2017; 176:181-191. [PMID: 27550156 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-016-0818-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2016] [Accepted: 08/04/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Our study pertains to the potential ability of selenium, used as a nutritional supplement, to alleviate oxidative stress induced by aluminum chloride in the lung tissue. Rats have received during 21 days either aluminum chloride (AlCl3) (400 ppm) via drinking water, AlCl3 associated with Na2SeO3 (0.5 mg/kg of diet), or only Na2SeO3. Exposure of rats to AlCl3 induced lung oxidative stress with an increase of malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, and protein carbonyls levels. An alteration of lactate dehydrogenase activities and antioxidant redox status, enzymatic (catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase), and non-enzymatic (non-protein thiols, glutathione, metallothionein, and vitamin C) was also observed. These biochemical modifications were substantiated by histopathological data showing alveolar edema, a large number of hemosiderin-laden macrophages, and emphysema. Se supplementation attenuated the levels of oxidative stress by restoring antioxidant state and improved lung histological damage. Our results revealed that Se, a trace element with antioxidant properties, was effective in preventing lung damage.
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP 1171, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP 1171, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP 1171, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Anatomopathology Laboratory, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Anatomopathology Laboratory, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP 1171, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia
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Jemil I, Nasri R, Abdelhedi O, Aristoy MC, Salem RBSB, Kallel C, Marrekchi R, Jamoussi K, ElFeki A, Hajji M, Toldrá F, Nasri M. Beneficial effects of fermented sardinelle protein hydrolysates on hypercaloric diet induced hyperglycemia, oxidative stress and deterioration of kidney function in wistar rats. J Food Sci Technol 2017; 54:313-325. [PMID: 28242930 PMCID: PMC5306024 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-016-2464-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 12/14/2016] [Accepted: 12/23/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This study investigated the potential effects of fermented sardinelle protein hydrolysates (FSPHs) obtained by two proteolytic bacteria, Bacillus subtilis A26 (FSPH-A26) and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens An6 (FSPH-An6), on hypercaloric diet (HCD) induced hyperglycemia and oxidative stress in rats. Effects of FSPHs on blood glucose level, glucose tolerance, α-amylase activity and hepatic glycogen content were investigated, as well as their effect on the oxidative stress state. Biochemical findings revealed that, while undigested sardinelle proteins did not exhibit hypoglycemic activity, oral administration of FSPHs to HCD-fed rats reduced significantly α-amylase activity as well as glycemia and hepatic glycogen levels. Further, the treatment with FSPHs improved the redox status by decreasing the levels of lipid peroxidation products and increasing the activities of the antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and catalase) and the level of glutathione in the liver and kidneys, as compared to those of HCD-fed rats. FSPHs were also found to exert significant protective effects on liver and kidney functions, evidenced by a marked decrease in alkaline phosphatase activity and a modulation of creatinine and uric acid contents. These results indicated the beneficial effect of FSPHs on the prevention from hyperglycemia and oxidative stress.
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- Ines Jemil
- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, National School of Engineering of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, P. O. Box 1173, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, National School of Engineering of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, P. O. Box 1173, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, National School of Engineering of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, P. O. Box 1173, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (CSIC), Avenue Agustín Escardino 7, Paterna, 46980 Valencia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, National School of Engineering of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, P. O. Box 1173, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Hematology, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, 3029 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Chaker, 3029 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Chaker, 3029 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Animal Ecophysiology, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax (FSS), University of Sfax, P. O. Box 95, 3052 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, National School of Engineering of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, P. O. Box 1173, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (CSIC), Avenue Agustín Escardino 7, Paterna, 46980 Valencia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, National School of Engineering of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, P. O. Box 1173, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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Saoudi M, Ncir M, Ali M, Grati M, Jamoussi K, Allouche N, Feki A. Chemical components, antioxidant potential and hepatoprotective effects of Artemisia campestris essential oil against deltamethrin-induced genotoxicity and oxidative damage in rats. Gen Physiol Biophys 2017. [DOI: 10.4149/gpb_2016057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Elwej A, Ghorbel I, Chaabane M, Soudani N, Marrekchi R, Jamoussi K, Mnif H, Boudawara T, Zeghal N, Sefi M. Protective effects of dietary selenium and vitamin C in barium-induced cardiotoxicity. Hum Exp Toxicol 2016; 36:1146-1157. [PMID: 27941167 DOI: 10.1177/0960327116681651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Several metals including barium (Ba) known as environmental pollutants provoke deleterious effects on human health. The present work pertains to the potential ability of selenium (Se) and/or vitamin C, used as nutritional supplements, to alleviate the toxic effects induced by barium chloride (BaCl2) in the heart of adult rats. Animals were randomly divided into seven groups of six each: group 1, serving as negative controls, received distilled water; group 2 received in their drinking water BaCl2 (67 ppm); group 3 received both Ba and Se (sodium selenite 0.5 mg kg-1 of diet); group 4 received both Ba and vitamin C (200 mg kg-1 bodyweight) via force feeding; group 5 received Ba, Se, and vitamin C; and groups 6 and 7, serving as positive controls, received either Se or vitamin C for 21 days. The exposure of rats to BaCl2 caused cardiotoxicity as monitored by an increase in malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, and advanced oxidation protein product levels, a decrease in Na+-K+ adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase), Mg2+ ATPase, and acetylcholinesterase activities and in antioxidant defense system (catalase, glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione, and nonprotein thiols). Plasma lactate dehydrogenase and creatine kinase activities, total cholesterol, triglyceride, and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels increased, while high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol level decreased. Coadministration of Se and/or vitamin C restored the parameters indicated above to near control values. The histopathological findings confirmed the biochemical results. Se and vitamin C may be a promising therapeutic strategy for Ba-induced heart injury.
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- Awatef Elwej
- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 2 Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 2 Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 3 Anatomopathology Laboratory, CHU Habib Bourguiba, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 3 Anatomopathology Laboratory, CHU Habib Bourguiba, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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Ghorbel I, Chaabane M, Elwej A, Boudawara O, Abdelhedi S, Jamoussi K, Boudawara T, Zeghal N. Expression of metallothioneins I and II related to oxidative stress in the liver of aluminium-treated rats. Arch Physiol Biochem 2016; 122:214-222. [PMID: 27230980 DOI: 10.1080/13813455.2016.1187176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Hepatotoxicity, induced by aluminium chloride (AlCl3), has been well studied but there are no reports about liver metallothionein (MT) genes induction. Therefore, it is of interest to establish the mechanism involving the relation between MT gene expression levels and the oxidative stress status in hepatic cells of aluminium-treated rats. Aluminium (Al) was administered to rats in their drinking water at a dose of 50 mg/kg body weight for three weeks. AlCl3 provoked hepatotoxicity objectified by an increase in malondialdehyde (MDA), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP), protein carbonyls (PCO) and a decrease in reduced glutathione (GSH), non-protein thiols (NPSH) and vitamin C. CAT and Glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities were decreased while Mn-SOD gene expression, total Metallothionein content and MT I and MT II genes induction were increased. There are changes in plasma of some trace elements, albumin levels, transaminases, LDH and ALP activities. All these changes were supported by histopathological observations.
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- b Anatomopathology Laboratory, CHU Habib Bourguiba , and
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- c Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- c Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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