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Tóth D, Kuntam S, Ferenczi Á, Vidal-Meireles A, Kovács L, Wang L, Sarkadi Z, Migh E, Szentmihályi K, Tengölics R, Neupert J, Bock R, Jonikas MC, Molnar A, Tóth SZ. Chloroplast phosphate transporter CrPHT4-7 regulates phosphate homeostasis and photosynthesis in Chlamydomonas. Plant Physiol 2024; 194:1646-1661. [PMID: 37962583 PMCID: PMC10904345 DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiad607] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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In eukaryotic cells, phosphorus is assimilated and utilized primarily as phosphate (Pi). Pi homeostasis is mediated by transporters that have not yet been adequately characterized in green algae. This study reports on PHOSPHATE TRANSPORTER 4-7 (CrPHT4-7) from Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, a member of the PHT4 transporter family, which exhibits remarkable similarity to AtPHT4;4 from Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana), a chloroplastic ascorbate transporter. Using fluorescent protein tagging, we show that CrPHT4-7 resides in the chloroplast envelope membrane. Crpht4-7 mutants, generated by the CRISPR/Cas12a-mediated single-strand templated repair, show retarded growth, especially in high light, reduced ATP level, strong ascorbate accumulation, and diminished non-photochemical quenching in high light. On the other hand, total cellular phosphorous content was unaffected, and the phenotype of the Crpht4-7 mutants could not be alleviated by ample Pi supply. CrPHT4-7-overexpressing lines exhibit enhanced biomass accumulation under high light conditions in comparison with the wild-type strain. Expressing CrPHT4-7 in a yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) strain lacking Pi transporters substantially recovered its slow growth phenotype, demonstrating that CrPHT4-7 transports Pi. Even though CrPHT4-7 shows a high degree of similarity to AtPHT4;4, it does not display any substantial ascorbate transport activity in yeast or intact algal cells. Thus, the results demonstrate that CrPHT4-7 functions as a chloroplastic Pi transporter essential for maintaining Pi homeostasis and photosynthesis in C. reinhardtii.
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- Dávid Tóth
- Institute of Plant Biology, HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
- Doctoral School of Biology, University of Szeged, H-6722 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Plant Biology, HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, King's Buildings, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3BF, UK
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- Institute of Plant Biology, HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Plant Biology, HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Princeton University, Lewis Thomas Laboratory, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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- Institute of Biochemistry, HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
- Hungarian Centre of Excellence for Molecular Medicine—Biological Research Centre Metabolic Systems Biology Research Group, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Biochemistry, HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, H-1117 Budapest, Hungary
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- Hungarian Centre of Excellence for Molecular Medicine—Biological Research Centre Metabolic Systems Biology Research Group, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
- Metabolomics Lab, Core Facilities, HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, D-14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, D-14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Princeton University, Lewis Thomas Laboratory, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Princeton University, Lewis Thomas Laboratory, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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- Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, King's Buildings, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3BF, UK
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- Institute of Plant Biology, HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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Kótai L, Lázár K, Kiss LF, Szentmihályi K. Reaction of Partially Methylated Polygalacturonic Acid with Iron(III) Chloride and Characterization of a New Mixed Chloride-Polygalacturonate Complex. Molecules 2024; 29:890. [PMID: 38398642 PMCID: PMC10893460 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29040890] [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: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
We have described a new route for the preparation of partially methylated polygalacturonic acid containing hydrolyzed (acidic) and unhydrolyzed (methyl esterified) carboxylate groups in a ratio of 1:1 (PGA, compound 1), and one of its basic FeIII-salts (compound 2) with a ~1:2 FeIII:GA stoichiometry (GA means galacturonic acid and methylated galacturonic acid units). The partially hydrolyzed pectin was transformed into compound 1 with the use of double ion exchange with a strongly acidic macroreticular sulfonated styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer as a hydrogen ion source. The reaction of compound 1 with FeCl3 resulted in compound 2. Compound 2 has a polymeric nature and contains binuclear FeIII(µ-O)(µ-OH)FeIII core units with two kinds of distorted octahedral iron geometries. The salt-forming acidic and methylated GA units of compound 1 are coordinated to FeIII centers in asymmetric bidentate-chelating and -bridging (via C=O group and glycosidic oxygen) modes, respectively. Two kinds of outer-sphere chloride anions were also detected by XPS in various chemical environments fixed by different sets of hydrogen bonds. We also observed a partial reduction of FeIII into FeII due to the ring-opening of the chain-end GA units of compound 1. This reaction provides a new route to determine the number of chain-ends in compound 2, and with the use of the number of GA units calculated from charge neutrality, the average length of these chains and the average molecular weight were also determined. The average molecular weight of the partially methylated polygalacturonic acid used in the industrial-scale production of commercial anti-anemic iron-polygalacturonate agents was ~50,000 g/mol. Compound 2 was also characterized by IR, Mössbauer, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and magnetic susceptibility measurements. These results on the structure and average molecular weight of basic iron(III) polygalacturonate provide a tool to design Fe-PGA complexes with tuned iron-releasing properties.
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- László Kótai
- HUN-REN Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Magyar Tudósok Körútja 2, H-1117 Budapest, Hungary
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- HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research, EKBI, Konkoly Thege Miklós Út, 29-33, H-1121 Budapest, Hungary;
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- HUN-REN Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Magyar Tudósok Körútja 2, H-1117 Budapest, Hungary
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Szentmihályi K, Klébert S, Somogyi A. Diabetes és a nyomelemek. Orv Hetil 2022; 163:1303-1310. [DOI: 10.1556/650.2022.32550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
Bizonyos nyomelemek ionos, illetve komplexen kötött vegyületei nélkülözhetetlenek
számtalan biokémiai folyamatban, a humán szervezet megfelelő működéséhez.
Hiányuk vagy akkumulációjuk számos egészségügyi problémát, betegséget okoz.
Korábban az inzulinrezisztencia és a cukorbetegség kezelésében a nyomelemeket
kulcsfontosságú faktornak gondolták, azonban a diabetes kialakulásában a
nyomelemek hiánya, fontossága vagy a szövődmények kialakulásában és kezelésében
a nyomelemstatus megítélése, a pótlás fontossága még ma is ellentmondásos. A
szerzők ezért áttekintik a nyomelemek szerepét a diabetes kialakulásában,
patogenezisében és progressziójában. Röviden beszámolnak a cink(II), a
mangán(II, III), a réz(I, II), a króm(III), a vas(II, III), a kobalt(II), a
vanádium(III, IV, V), a molibdén(IV, VI), a jód(I), a szelén(II, IV, VI) és a
lítium(I) humán szervezetben ismert legfontosabb folyamatairól és a diabetesszel
összefüggő biokémiai változásokról. Részletezik a nyomelemstatus eltéréseit
diabetesben, kapcsolatukat a szabad gyökökkel és az antioxidáns védelmi
rendszerrel. Rátérnek néhány rizikófaktor tárgyalására, amely súlyosabb
mikroelemhiányhoz és szövődmények kialakulásához vezet. Orv Hetil. 2022;
163(33): 1303–1310.
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- Klára Szentmihályi
- Természettudományi Kutatóközpont, Anyag- és Környezetkémiai Intézet Budapest, Magyar tudósok körútja 2., 1117 Magyarország
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- Természettudományi Kutatóközpont, Anyag- és Környezetkémiai Intézet Budapest, Magyar tudósok körútja 2., 1117 Magyarország
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- Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar, Belgyógyászati és Hematológiai Klinika Budapest Magyarország
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Szentmihályi K, Móricz K, Gigler G, May Z, Bódis E, Tóth J, Bakonyi M, Klébert S, Feczkó T, Károly Z. Ointment containing spray freeze-dried metronidazole effective against rosacea. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103559] [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: 10/17/2022]
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Hagymási K, Szentmihályi K, May Z, Sárdi É, Fébel H, Kocsis I, Blázovics A. Altered element homeostasis and transmethylation ability in short-term polyphenol rich supplementation in hyperlipidemic animal model. AAlim 2022. [DOI: 10.1556/066.2022.00053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is one of the most common chronic liver diseases with unclarified pathomechanism and without evidence-proven therapy. Dietary polyphenols, targeting oxidative stress, are at the center of investigations. Our aim was to examine the effects of a polyphenol rich extract on metal element homeostasis and transmethylation ability in non-alcoholic fatty liver model. A ten-day rat model was used (control group, hyperlipidemic group with fat-rich diet, hyperlipidemic group with fat-rich diet and polyphenol supplementation, N = 8 in each group). The hyperlipidemic diet increased the concentration of the majority of the elements with significantly higher contents of B, Co, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, P, Se, Si, and Zn in the liver. Further elevation of Al, Pb, and Sn concentrations could be observed in polyphenol supplemented animals. The polyphenol supplement unexpectedly decreased the transmethylation ability of the liver (132.00 vs. 114.15 vs. 92.25 HCHO μg g−1) further. The results emphasize the possible role of altered metal and non-metal element concentrations and decreased transmethylation ability in the pathomechanism of fatty liver disease. Dietary supplementation with natural compounds may have undesirable effect as well, there is the necessity to improve the efficacy of polyphenol formulations because of their low oral bioavailability.
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- K. Hagymási
- Department of Surgery, Transplantology and Gastroenterology, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 78., H-1082, Budapest, Hungary
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- Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Magyar tudósok körútja 2., H-1117, Budapest, Hungary
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- Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Magyar tudósok körútja 2., H-1117, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Genetics and Biotechnology, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Ménesi út 44., H-1118, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Gesztenyés út 1., H-2053, Herceghalom, Hungary
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 78/a., H-1089, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Surgical Research and Techniques, The Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, Nagyvárad tér 4., H-1089, Budapest, Hungary
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Szentmihályi K, Süle K, Egresi A, Blázovics A, May Z. Metronidazole does not show direct antioxidant activity in in vitro global systems. Heliyon 2021; 7:e06902. [PMID: 33997416 PMCID: PMC8100078 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Metronidazole has been widely used topically and systemically for more than 50 years but data on its antioxidant properties are still incomplete, unclear and contradictory. Its antioxidant properties are primarily hypothesized based on in vivo results, therefore, studies have been performed to determine whether metronidazole has antioxidant activity in vitro. We used so-called global spectrophotometric and luminometric methods. Fe3+/Fe2+-reducing ability, hydrogen donor activity, hydroxyl radical scavenging property and lipid peroxidation inhibitory activity were investigated. Under the condition used, metronidazole has negligible iron-reducing ability and hydrogen donor activity. The hydroxyl radical scavenging capacity cannot be demonstrated. It acts as a pro-oxidant in the H2O2/.OH-microperoxidase-luminol system, but it can inhibit the induced lipid peroxidation. According to our results, metronidazole has not shown antioxidant activity in vitro but can affect redox homeostasis by a ROS-independent mechanism due to its non-direct antioxidant properties.
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- Klára Szentmihályi
- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, H-1117 Budapest, Magyar tudósok körútja 2, Hungary
- Corresponding author.
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- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, H-1117 Budapest, Magyar tudósok körútja 2, Hungary
- Semmelweis University Institute of Pharmacognosy, H-1026 Budapest, Üllői út 26, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University Institute of Pharmacognosy, H-1026 Budapest, Üllői út 26, Hungary
- 2nd. Department of Internal Medicine Semmelweis University, H-1088 Budapest, Szentkirályi utca 46, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University Department of Surgical Research and Techniques, The Heart and Vascular Center, 1089 Budapest, Nagyvárad tér 4, Hungary
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- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, H-1117 Budapest, Magyar tudósok körútja 2, Hungary
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Szentmihályi K, Szőllősi-Varga I, Then M. Elements, alkaloids and antioxidant value of Chelidonium majus L. and the extracts obtained by different extraction methods. ECB 2021. [DOI: 10.17628/ecb.2021.10.58-66] [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: 12/01/2022] Open
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Egresi A, Süle K, Szentmihályi K, Blázovics A, Fehér E, Hagymási K, Fébel H. Impact of milk thistle (Silybum marianum) on the mycotoxin caused redox-homeostasis imbalance of ducks liver. Toxicon 2020; 187:181-187. [PMID: 32920016 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2020.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [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: 05/23/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The Fusarium mycotoxins deoxynivalenol (DON) and zearalenone (ZEA) frequently contaminate grain crops, especially maize, the basis of poultry's feed. Mycotoxins enter the food chain and induce pathological changes in edible tissues. Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used for the treatment of liver disease in humans because of its antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects, but its utility in veterinary use is poorly examined. To investigate possible protective properties against mycotoxin caused oxidative stress in poultry, pressed form of milk thistle seed (0.5%) was tested in white, female, Hungarian ducks over a feeding period of 47 days. Ducks were separated into 3 groups. The first group was fed with normal diet. The second group was fed with normal diet contaminated with DON (4.9 mg/kg) and ZEA (0.66 mg/kg). The third group received mycotoxin contaminated feed with milk thistle supplementation. Histological examination, markers of the redox status and metal element concentration measurements were carried out. The results showed alterations in the histological examination and in the redox homeostasis markers as a short-term effect by strengthening the antioxidant system. Acute exposure of mycotoxins caused an oxidative stress, which induced an effective antioxidant defensive response of the organism indicated by the free sulfhydryl group content (from 0.72 ± 0.06 to 0.77 ± 0.11) and the reducing power (0.49 ± 0.06 to 0.52 ± 0.08) elevation. The short-term free radical injury may be compensated by the liver resulting in decreased lipid peroxidation markers (malondialdehyde concentration: from 16.86 ± 0.49 to 0.94 ± 0.15, conjugated diene concentration: from 0.21 ± 0.07 to 0.17 ± 0.03). Silymarin further strengthtened the antioxidant defense by the elevation of sulfhydryl groups concentration and reducing power property resulted in decreased total scavenger capacity. However the concentration of lipid peroxidation markers were further elevated by the used antioxidant treatment (MDA: 5.2 ± 0.35, DC: 0.26 ± 0.08). In conclusion, the mycotoxin-contamination activated effectively the antioxidant system. The milk thistle supplementation has cytoprotective effects according to the histological findings, activated the antioxidant system, however the elevation of lipid peroxidation products need further explanation.
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- Anna Egresi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.
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- Budapest Research Centre for the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Budapest, Hungary; Department of Pharmacognosy Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Budapest Research Centre for the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Budapest, Hungary; Department of Pharmacognosy Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Research Institute of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Herceghalom, Hungary
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Blázovics A, Sipos P, Kocsis I, Fébel H, Kleiner D, Szentmihályi K, Fehér E. Fat rich diet-induced steatosis and changes in the gut–liver axis. Orv Hetil 2020; 161:1456-1465. [PMID: 32822324 DOI: 10.1556/650.2020.31786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Fatty liver can develop as a result of diseases, surgical procedures, medicaments, malnutrition or excessive alcohol consumption, however, fat and poor fiber feeding can be attributed as the primary cause. Non-alcoholic fatty liver can be found in 20-30% of the population. Generally, alimentary-induced fatty liver in early state is described as uncomplicated liver injury. AIM The aim of our research was to study the effect of fat rich nutrition on the gut-liver axis by routine laboratory, analytical and histological methods in rats. METHODS We also examined the redox parameters of the liver and of the bowel. Fatty acid composition and element content of liver were measured. RESULTS Significant changes were found in parameters of redox homeostasis as well as alterations in liver enzymes and metabolites. The changes could be detected in the liver, blood and bowel parts. The development of fatty liver is associated with the decrease of transmethylation capacity. Fatty acid composition and metal ion homeostasis were also altered in liver. Histological examinations showed that hepatocytes were swollen in the central part of the liver lobules, showed droplets and pycnotic nuclei, which were characterized by fatty degeneration. Small and large bowel enterocytes were damaged, sometimes pushed from the surface, and sometimes inflammatory reactions in the mucous membrane were observed. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that alimentary fatty liver in early state is not considered simply as a reversible alteration because it alters the entire body's redox homeostasis and establishes heart and serious metabolic diseases as well as hasten the development of gastrointestinal tumors. Orv Hetil. 2020; 161(35): 1456-1465.
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- Anna Blázovics
- Gyógyszerésztudományi Kar, Farmakognóziai Intézet,Semmelweis Egyetem, Budapest, Üllői út 26., 1085
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- Orvostudományi Kar, Anatómiai, Szövet- és Fejlődéstani Intézet,Semmelweis Egyetem, Budapest
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- Orvostudományi Kar, Laboratóriumi Medicina Intézet,Semmelweis Egyetem, Budapest
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- NAIK Állattenyésztési, Takarmányozási és Húsipari Kutatóintézet, Herceghalom
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- Gyógyszerésztudományi Kar, Farmakognóziai Intézet,Semmelweis Egyetem, Budapest, Üllői út 26., 1085
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- Gyógyszerésztudományi Kar, Farmakognóziai Intézet,Semmelweis Egyetem, Budapest, Üllői út 26., 1085.,Anyag- és Környezetkémiai Intézet,Természettudományi Kutatóközpont, Budapest
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- Orvostudományi Kar, Anatómiai, Szövet- és Fejlődéstani Intézet,Semmelweis Egyetem, Budapest
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The author briefly summarizes the relationship between oxidative stress and changes in metal ion metabolism in pathological processes. Essential metal ions such as Ca, Mg, Fe, Cu, Zn, Se are essential in the living organisms, their metabolism and intracellular concentration are strictly regulated. Externally or intrinsically, altered metal ion metabolism can lead to metal ion accumulation or metal ion deficiency. Excess amounts of redox-active essential metals such as Fe, Cu, Co, Cr, Ni can induce free radicals under certain circumstances that cause inflammation, cell damage, and cancerous changes, although the molecular mechanism is still unclear in every detail. Changes in the metabolism of non-essential and non-variable valence metal ions also affect redox homeostasis. Despite the fact that each metal can react in a unique way and with different mechanisms, similar processes occur, where both metal deficiency and excessive metal induce oxidative stress. Antioxidant defense system is damaged, free radicals produced alter the redox balance, and redox homeostasis changed induces the production of cytokines and other transcription factors that affect the intracellular signaling pathways and affect the development of various diseases, including metabolic, cardiovascular, neurological diseases and cancer. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(36): 1407-1416.
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- Klára Szentmihályi
- Anyag- és Környezetkémiai Intézet, MTA Természettudományi Kutatóközpont Budapest, Magyar tudósok körútja 2., 1117
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Blázovics A, Fébel H, Bekő G, Kleiner D, Szentmihályi K, Sárdi É. Why do not polyphenols of red wine protect against the harmful effects of alcohol in alcoholism? Acta Alimentaria 2019. [DOI: 10.1556/066.2019.48.3.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- A. Blázovics
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Semmelweis University, H-1085 Budapest Üllői út 26. Hungary
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- National Agricultural Research & Innovation Centre Research Institute for Animal Breeding, Nutrition & Meat Science Herceghalom, H-2053 Herceghalom, Gesztenyés út 1. Hungary
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- Central Laboratory, Uzsoki Street Hospital, H-1145 Budapest, Uzsoki utca 29-41. Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Semmelweis University, H-1085 Budapest Üllői út 26. Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Semmelweis University, H-1085 Budapest Üllői út 26. Hungary
- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre for Natural Sciences of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, H-1117 Budapest, Magyar Tudósok Körutja 2. Hungary
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- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Horticultural Science, Szent István University, H-1118 Budapest, Ménesi út 44. Hungary
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Süle K, Szentmihályi K, Szabó G, Kleiner D, Varga I, Egresi A, May Z, Nyirády P, Mohai M, Blázovics A. Metal- and redox homeostasis in prostate cancer with vitamin D3 supplementation. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 105:558-565. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.05.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2017] [Revised: 05/18/2018] [Accepted: 05/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Nagy V, Vidal-Meireles A, Podmaniczki A, Szentmihályi K, Rákhely G, Zsigmond L, Kovács L, Tóth SZ. The mechanism of photosystem-II inactivation during sulphur deprivation-induced H 2 production in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. Plant J 2018; 94:548-561. [PMID: 29474754 DOI: 10.1111/tpj.13878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2017] [Revised: 01/29/2018] [Accepted: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Sulphur limitation may restrain cell growth and viability. In the green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, sulphur limitation may induce H2 production lasting for several days, which can be exploited as a renewable energy source. Sulphur limitation causes a large number of physiological changes, including the inactivation of photosystem II (PSII), leading to the establishment of hypoxia, essential for the increase in hydrogenase expression and activity. The inactivation of PSII has long been assumed to be caused by the sulphur-limited turnover of its reaction center protein PsbA. Here we reinvestigated this issue in detail and show that: (i) upon transferring Chlamydomonas cells to sulphur-free media, the cellular sulphur content decreases only by about 25%; (ii) as demonstrated by lincomycin treatments, PsbA has a significant turnover, and other photosynthetic subunits, namely RbcL and CP43, are degraded more rapidly than PsbA. On the other hand, sulphur limitation imposes oxidative stress early on, most probably involving the formation of singlet oxygen in PSII, which leads to an increase in the expression of GDP-L-galactose phosphorylase, playing an essential role in ascorbate biosynthesis. When accumulated to the millimolar concentration range, ascorbate may inactivate the oxygen-evolving complex and provide electrons to PSII, albeit at a low rate. In the absence of a functional donor side and sufficient electron transport, PSII reaction centers are inactivated and degraded. We therefore demonstrate that the inactivation of PSII is a complex and multistep process, which may serve to mitigate the damaging effects of sulphur limitation.
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- Valéria Nagy
- Institute of Plant Biology, Biological Research Centre, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Plant Biology, Biological Research Centre, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Plant Biology, Biological Research Centre, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre for Natural Sciences Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Plant Biology, Biological Research Centre, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Plant Biology, Biological Research Centre, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Plant Biology, Biological Research Centre, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Szeged, Hungary
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Szentmihályi K. Gyógynövénykivonatok fémelemtartalom-vizsgálatának jelentősége adjuváns terápiában. Orv Hetil 2018; 159:713-719. [DOI: 10.1556/650.2018.30955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Abstract: The consumption of herbal teas is becoming more and more popular nowadays both as luxury foods and a complementary part of medical therapy. Beside the organic agents of medicinal plants, the presence of inorganic ions is also relevant in exerting the favorable pharmacological effect. The author briefly summarizes the importance of some essential metal ions and their quantitative values in teas applied in the adjuvant therapy of diabetes and used as diuretics. The common feature of teas used in diabetes is that they contain a measurable amount of chromium and the concentration of most essential elements (such as K, Mg, Mn and Zn) is significant, which can be considered as a mineral source for some metal ions. Diuretic herbs have an outstanding K content, but from the point of view of diuresis, the large K/Na molar ratio above 50 is relevant. Orv Hetil. 2018; 159(18): 713–719
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- Klára Szentmihályi
- Anyag- és Környezetkémiai Intézet, MTA Természettudományi Kutatóközpont Budapest, Magyar tudósok körútja 2., 1117
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Kleiner D, Kurucz D, Bersényi A, Szentmihályi K, Skesters A, Zuka L, Blázovics A. Berries, the antioxidant sources of the boreal cold and arid regions. Acta Alimentaria 2016. [DOI: 10.1556/aalim.2015.0011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Szentmihályi K, Fehér E, Vinkler P, Kéry A, Blázovics A. Metabolic Alterations of Toxic and Nonessential Elements by the Treatment of Sempervivum tectorum Extract in a Hyperlipidemic Rat Model. Toxicol Pathol 2016; 32:50-7. [PMID: 14713548 DOI: 10.1080/01926230490261069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A hyperlipidemic rat model was used to examine the therapeutic effect of Sempervivum tectorum plant extract on the metabolic alterations of Al, As, B, Ba, Cd, Hg, Ni, Pb, and Ti in the liver and bile. Hyperlipidemia was produced by lipogenic diet and alcohol and verified by morphological investigation of the liver with the aid of light and an electron microscope. Element concentration in the liver and bile were determined by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). The concentration values in the liver higher than the detection limit (Al, Ba, Ni, Ti) were unambiguous. Significant differences were found for the four groups at p < 0 .05 level (ANOVA). A significant difference was observed between Al and B concentration in the bile fluids of the 4 groups ( p < 0 .05). The excretion of Al and Ti into the bile fluid increased significantly ( p < 0 .05). Following the administration of S. tectorum extract to rats with hyperlipidemia, the excretion of Al, B and Ba increased, whereas the excretion of Ti decreased significantly ( p < 0 .05). The favorable action of the extract (protecting the liver in hyperlipidemic rats) was verified by morphological studies, and its detoxicating property was shown by the elimination of Al, Ba, Ni, and Ti from the liver.
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- Klára Szentmihályi
- Chemical Research Center, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary.
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Kleiner D, Szilvás Á, Szentmihályi K, Süle K, Blázovics A. Changes of erythrocyte element status of colectomysed cancerous patients: Retrospective study. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2016; 33:8-13. [PMID: 26653737 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2015.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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: 05/07/2015] [Revised: 07/27/2015] [Accepted: 07/31/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Nowadays it has been established that metals and metal-induced oxidative stress act on signal transduction pathways, and are in association with cancer growth and spreading as well as in neurodegenerative disorders. In cases of several neurodegenerative diseases metals, especially Al, can be considered as a risk factor. Frequency of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment or "chemobrain" is mentioned to be significant in literature, although very little is known about the chemotherapy-caused chemobrain and its connection with metal homeostasis alteration. Dysregulation of metal homeostasis can be assumed as one of the key factors in the progression of neurodegeneration. Therefore we were interested in studying metal element status of 27 adult patients in 3 years after their colectomy, 22 outpatients and 10 healthy volunteers in both genders. Tumour markers, laboratory parameters and metal element concentrations were determined. We found significant difference among the Al concentrations in operated patients compared with controls. Redox active Fe and Cu levels were also elevated slightly in this patient group. P and S concentrations changed in different ways, and Ca levels were slightly lower, than in healthy controls. Because of all above mentioned, examination of metal homeostasis in cancerous patients is necessary to moderate the risk of chemobrain and other redox-related disorders.
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- Dénes Kleiner
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Semmelweis University, Üllői Road 26, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary.
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- 1st Department of Gastroenterology, Saint John Hospital, Diós árok 1-3, H-1125 Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre for Natural Sciences of the HAS, Magyar tudósok boulevard 2, H- 1117 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Semmelweis University, Üllői Road 26, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary; Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre for Natural Sciences of the HAS, Magyar tudósok boulevard 2, H- 1117 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Semmelweis University, Üllői Road 26, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary
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Papp N, Blázovics A, Fébel H, Salido S, Altarejos J, Fehér E, Kocsis I, Szentmihályi K, Abrankó L, Hegedűs A, Stefanovits-Bányai É. Antihyperlipidemic Effects of Sour Cherries Characterized by Different In Vitro Antioxidant Power and Polyphenolic Composition. Plant Foods Hum Nutr 2015; 70:408-413. [PMID: 26449220 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-015-0509-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The aims of the present study were to clarify in vivo effects of three sour cherry cultivars characterized by different polyphenolic composition in hyperlipidemic animals in a short term experiment. The three different sour cherry cultivars were chosen based on their total in vitro antioxidant capacity, total polyphenolic, monomeric anthocyanin and flavonoid content. Male Wistar rats were divided randomly into eight groups: rats kept on normal diet (control) and normal diet supplied with sour cherry powder of one of the three cultivars; others were kept on fat-rich diet and fat-rich diet supplied with sour cherry powder prepared from one of the three cultivars. The treatment lasted 10 days. Lyophilized sour cherry administered in the diet decreased both total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels, and increased the HDL cholesterol concentration in sera of hyperlipidemic animals. Significant differences were found in the efficacy of different sour cherry cultivars in case of hyperlipidemia. Sour cherries characterized by higher polyphenol content seem to have a more pronounced effect on serum cholesterol levels. Our results suggest that besides anthocyanins, colourless polyphenols also have lipid lowering effect.
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- Nóra Papp
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Food Science, Corvinus University of Budapest, Villányi street 29-43, Budapest, Hungary
- Institute for Extension and Development, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi street 138, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Semmelweis University, Üllői street 26, Budapest, Hungary
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- Research Institute for Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Gesztenyés street 1, Herceghalom, Hungary
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- Department of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, University of Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, Jaén, Spain
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- Department of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, University of Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, Jaén, Spain
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Semmelweis University, Tűzoltó street 58, Budapest, Hungary
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- Central Laboratory Pest, Semmelweis University, Nagyvárad square 4, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 286, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Food Science, Corvinus University of Budapest, Villányi street 29-43, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Horticultural Science, Corvinus University of Budapest, Villányi street 29-43, Budapest, Hungary.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Food Science, Corvinus University of Budapest, Villányi street 29-43, Budapest, Hungary
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Tinctures are almost the oldest medicines and their use is substantial in the medication nowadays as well. The antioxidant values by ferric reducing/antioxidant power (FRAP) method and element content by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) were investigated in some tinctures official in the VII. and VIII. Pharmacopoeia Hungarica. The highest FRAP values were found for volatile oil containing Tinctura Aurantii amari epicarpii et mesocarpii, Tinctura Amara and Tinctura Valerianae (764.54 ± 19.90; 757.37 ± 14.46; 826.40 ± 5.89 µmol l⁻¹, respectively). The correlations between the FRAP values and dilution with different alcohol content in Tinctura Chinae, Tinctura Ipecacuanhae normata and Tinctura Strychni were also investigated. Remarkable differences were found between the element concentrations in the different tinctures. The element contents in tinctures are not so high in absolute values nevertheless the presence of essential selenium, zinc, manganese and copper is important since they have key role in the antioxidant system. The common feature of the tinctures seems to be the lithium content. The Ca to Mg concentration ratio was found to be shifted towards magnesium in some of the tinctures that can show a higher Mg absorption which could affect against the proinflammatoric processes in the cases of gastrointestinal diseases.
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- Klára Szentmihályi
- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre of Natural Sciences, Hungarian Academy of Sciences , H-1519 Budapest, P.O. Box 286 , Hungary
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Szentmihályi K, Szilágyi M, Balla J, Ujhelyi L, Blázovics A. In vitro antioxidant activities of magnesium compounds used in food industry. Acta Alimentaria 2014. [DOI: 10.1556/aalim.43.2014.3.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Szentmihályi K, May Z, Szénási G, Máthé C, Sebestény A, Albert M, Blázovics A. Cisplatin administration influences on toxic and non-essential element metabolism in rats. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2014; 28:317-21. [PMID: 24928713 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2014.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [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: 10/16/2013] [Revised: 01/13/2014] [Accepted: 02/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Nowadays several papers deal with the effectiveness and side effects of metal complexes, especially cisplatin, in cancer therapy. The excretion of essential metal elements from the body is a serious problem in the treatment, but there are no data concerning the distribution and metabolism of toxic and nonessential elements. Therefore our aim was to study the concentration of some of these elements after treatment with cisplatin. Male Wistar rats (n=20, 175-190 g) were randomly divided into 2 groups (n=10/group). The control group received 1% (w/v) methyl cellulose at 10 mL/kg body weight, p.o. by gastric gavage twice daily for 14 days, while cisplatin was injected i.p. in a single dose of 6.5 mg/kg body weight. Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) was used for measuring Al, B, Ba, Cr, Li, Ni, Pb, Pt, Sb, Si, Sn, Sr and V content in plasma, liver and kidney. Liver total scavenger capacity, diene conjugate content and malondialdehyde concentration were also determined. Cisplatin elevated the free radical reactions in the liver, although redox balance did not change significantly. According to the study it seems that the metabolism of Al, Ba, Cr, Ni, Pb, Sr were changed by the effect of cisplatin, and the most notable alterations were found for Al and Pb. Therefore, besides the toxic effect of and free radical induction by Pt, the side effects of increased levels of other toxic and non-essential elements have to be taken into consideration.
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- Klára Szentmihályi
- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre for Natural Sciences of the HAS, Magyar tudósok körútja 2, 1117 Budapest, Hungary.
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- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre for Natural Sciences of the HAS, Magyar tudósok körútja 2, 1117 Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Pathophysiology, Semmelweis University, H-1089 Budapest, Hungary.
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- Department of Pulmonology, Semmelweis University, H-1125 Budapest, Hungary.
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- Laboratory Animal Science Unit, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Szent István University, H-1078 Budapest, Hungary.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Semmelweis University, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary.
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Tóth A, Szentmihályi K, Keresztes Z, Szigyártó I, Kováčik D, Černák M, Kutasi K. Layer-by-layer assembly of thin organic films on PTFE activated by cold atmospheric plasma. OPEN CHEM 2014. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2015-0072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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AbstractAn air diffuse coplanar surface barrier discharge is used to activate the surface of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) samples, which are subsequently coated with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and tannic acid (TAN) single, bi- and multilayers, respectively, using the dip-coating method. The surfaces are characterized by X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Attenuated Total Reflection – Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). The XPS measurements show that with plasma treatment the F/C atomic ratio in the PTFE surface decreases, due to the diminution of the concentration of CF2 moieties, and also oxygen incorporation through formation of new C–O, C=O and O=C–O bonds can be observed. In the case of coated samples, the new bonds indicated by XPS show the bonding between the organic layer and the surface, and thus the stability of layers, while the gradual decrease of the concentration of F atoms with the number of deposited layers proves the creation of PVP/TAN bi- and multi-layers. According to the ATR-FTIR spectra, in the case of PVP/TAN multilayer hydrogen bonding develops between the PVP and TAN, which assures the stability of the multilayer. The AFM lateral friction measurements show that the macromolecular layers homogeneously coat the plasma treated PTFE surface.
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Máthé C, Szénási G, Sebestény A, Blázovics A, Szentmihályi K, Hamar P, Albert M. Protective effect of CV247 against cisplatin nephrotoxicity in rats. Hum Exp Toxicol 2013; 33:789-99. [DOI: 10.1177/0960327113480972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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CV247 (CV), an aqueous mixture of copper (Cu) and manganese (Mn) gluconates, vitamin C and sodium salicylate increased the antitumour effects of cisplatin (CDPP; cis-diamminedichloroplatinum) in vitro. We hypothesized that the antioxidant and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2; prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2) inhibitory components of CV can protect the kidneys from CDPP nephrotoxicity in rats. CDPP (6.5 mg/kg, intraperitoneally) slightly elevated serum creatinine (Crea) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 12 days after treatment. Kidney histology demonstrated extensive tubular epithelial damage and COX-2 immunoreactivity increased 14 days after treatment. A large amount of platinum (Pt) accumulated in the kidney of CDPP-treated rats. Furthermore, CDPP decreased renal iron (Fe), molybdenum (Mo), zinc (Zn), Cu and Mn concentrations and increased plasma Fe and Cu concentrations. CDPP elevated plasma free radical concentration. Treatment with CV alone for 14 days (twice 3 ml/kg/day orally) did not influence these parameters. Chronic CV administration after CDPP reduced renal histological damage and slightly decreased COX-2 immunoreactivity, while failed to prevent the increase in Crea and BUN levels. Blood free radical concentration was reduced, that is, CV improved redox homeostasis. CV restored plasma Fe and renal Fe, Mo and Zn, while decreased Pt and elevated Cu and Mn concentrations in the kidney. Besides the known synergistic antitumour effects with CDPP, CV partially protected the kidneys from CDPP nephrotoxicity probably through its antioxidant effect.
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- C. Máthé
- Department of Pulmonology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Pathophysiology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Laboratory Animal Science Unit, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Szent István University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Pathophysiology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Vetmed Laboratory Ltd, Budapest, Hungary
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Szentmihályi K, May Z, Süle K, Then M. [Mineral content of some herbs and plant extracts with anti-inflammatory effect used in gastrointestinal diseases]. Orv Hetil 2013; 154:538-43. [PMID: 23545232 DOI: 10.1556/oh.2013.29578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION In gastrointestinal diseases folk medicine usually recommends herbs and teas with antiinflammatory activities, especially mucilage and bitter agent containing plants. The use of stomatics as adjuvant therapy in medical practice is frequent. AIM The authors explored the mineral element content of some herbs, because mineral elements may have significant role in the development and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, and a close connection between the presence or absence of mineral elements and inflammatory mediators was noted. METHODS The mineral content in Trigonellae foenugraeci semen, Farfarae folium et flos, Taraxaci radix and Cichorii radix and teas prepared from these herbs was determined using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry. The results were evaluated from nutritional and biomedical points of view. RESULTS Farfarae folium et flos tea was found to be a rich source of calcium, chromium, manganese and molybdenum. Trigonellae foenugraeci semen, Taraxaci radix and Cichorii radix displayed favourable calcium to magnesium ratio (1-1.5) and they contained other elements (manganese, iron, copper, zinc) which may have significant role in the immune defence system. CONCLUSION The beneficial therapeutic effect of the studied herbs may be related to their mineral element content.
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- Klára Szentmihályi
- MTA Természettudományi Kutatóközpont Anyag- és Környezetkémiai Intézet Budapest.
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Virág V, May Z, Kocsis I, Blázovics A, Szentmihályi K. [Effects of magnesium supplementation on calcium and magnesium levels, and redox homeostasis in normolipidemic and food-induced hyperlipidemic rats]. Orv Hetil 2011; 152:1075-81. [PMID: 21676674 DOI: 10.1556/oh.2011.29152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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UNLABELLED Magnesium supplementation is quite popular because of intention of health and healthy lifestyle. However, there is no information on the metabolic effects of magnesium supplementation in healthy people and in different diseases. AIMS Authors examined the effects of magnesium-malate on calcium, magnesium levels, and antioxidant parameters in normolipidemic and hyperlipidemic rats. METHODS Male Wistar rats (n = 40; 150-200 g) were divided into 4 groups (control, control-treated, hyperlipidemic, hyperlipidemic-treated). Rats in the control and control-treated groups were fed with normal diet, while hyperlipidemic and hyperlipidemic-treated groups were fed with fat rich diet (2% cholesterol, 20% sunflower oil, 0.5% cholic acid). After the 9-day-long diet the following parameters were measured: routine laboratory parameters with automatic analysator, metal content using ICP-OES, and redox-parameters using spectrophotometric and luminometric methods. RESULTS Magnesium-malate failed to produce significant changes in the measured parameters in control animals in most cases. Magnesium-malate decreased significantly serum glucose concentration, alkaline phosphatase and amylase activities in the hyperlipidemic group. Significantly low induced chemiluminescent activity was measured in the plasma and erythrocytes of hyperlipidemic group. The magnesium supplementation did not increase significantly magnesium concentration in different organs although the calcium/magnesium concentration ratio was decreased. CONCLUSIONS In control animals there was no significant change in the measured parameters in most cases after dietary supplementation with a large amount of magnesium for a short period of time, but magnesium supplementation affected the metal homeostasis, routine laboratory parameters and redox system in hyperlipidemic animals. Although several changes were favorable, it should be emphasized that magnesium supplementation must be applied watchfully particularly in metabolic diseases.
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- Viktória Virág
- Magyar Tudományos Akadémia, Kémiai Kutatóközpont Anyag- és Környezetkémiai Intézet Budapest Pusztaszeri út 59-67. 1025.
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Nyirády P, Sárdi É, Bekő G, Szűcs M, Horváth A, Székely E, Szentmihályi K, Romics I, Blázovics A. Effects of bioactive molecules of Beta vulgaris L. ssp. esculenta var. rubra on metastatic prostate cancer. Orv Hetil 2010; 151:1495-503. [DOI: 10.1556/oh.2010.28918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Számos közlemény beszámol tumoros betegek életminőségének javítására alkalmazott étrend-kiegészítők hatásáról, de mindezek élettani vizsgálata szegényes. A cékla számos, a szervezetben lezajló biokémiai reakcióutat, enzim- és metabolitszintézist befolyásol.Módszer:A szerzők hormonrezisztens és metasztatikus prosztatarák miatt taxán-kemoterápiában részesülő betegek életminőségének javítása érdekében kereskedelmi forgalomból származó természetes céklakészítményt adtak egy hónapon át 2×10 g dózisban 24 (életkor: 68±8 év) betegnek, akik 3,6±2,8 éve jelentkeztek először panaszaikkal. A kezelést követően 18 fő esetében tudták az adatokat kiértékelni. A rutin laboratóriumi vizsgálatok mellett a betegek PSA-, HbA1c-értékeit, 9 citokin- és 3 növekedésifaktor-szintet, a redox-homeosztázis globális paramétereit, fémionháztartásuk néhány elemét, Zn- és szabadprotoporfirin-szintjét, transzmetiláló képességét a kezelés megkezdése előtt és egy hónap múlva határozták meg.Eredmények:Eredményeik azt mutatták, hogy a betegek döntő többségében a cékla kedvező hatása érvényre jutott, és a tumoros betegekre jellemző szignifikánsan magas Zn- és szabadprotoporfirin-szintek csökkentek, valamint a transzmetilezési folyamatok felgyorsultak.Következtetések:Eredményeik alapján úgy tűnik, hogy az általuk alkalmazott céklakészítmény mérsékelt és tartós fogyasztása kedvezően befolyásolja a betegek életminőségét, de több esetben megfigyelhető növekvő EGF-érték miatt szoros orvosi kontroll szükséges kemoterápiában részesülő prosztatarákos betegeknél. Orv. Hetil., 2010, 37, 1495–1503.
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- Péter Nyirády
- 1 Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Urológiai Klinika és Uroonkológiai Centrum Budapest Üllői út 78/B 1082
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- 4 Corvinus Egyetem, Kertészettudományi Kar Genetika és Növénynemesítési Tanszék Budapest
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- 2 Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Központi Laboratórium Pest Budapest
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- 1 Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Urológiai Klinika és Uroonkológiai Centrum Budapest Üllői út 78/B 1082
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- 1 Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Urológiai Klinika és Uroonkológiai Centrum Budapest Üllői út 78/B 1082
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- 5 Semmelweis Egyetem, Gyógyszerésztudományi Kar Farmakognóziai Intézet Budapest
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- 6 Magyar Tudományos Akadémia Kémiai Kutatóközpont Anyag- és Környezetkémiai Intézet Budapest
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- 1 Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Urológiai Klinika és Uroonkológiai Centrum Budapest Üllői út 78/B 1082
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Szentmihályi K, Gere A, Szöllosi-Varga I, Blázovics A, Jasztrab S, Ladó K, Then M. Inhibition of lipid peroxidation of herbal extracts (obtained from plant drug mixtures of Myrtilli folium, Phaseoli fructus sine seminibus and Salviae folium) used in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Acta Biol Hung 2010; 61:45-51. [PMID: 20194098 DOI: 10.1556/abiol.61.2010.1.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Plant drug mixtures are widely used in the adjuvant therapy of type 2 diabetes mellitus for the prevention of complications. The drug mixtures generally contribute to the efficiency of the therapy and may also reduce undesirable side effects. Two herbal extracts (lyophilized aqueous extracts of plant drug mixtures 1: Myrtilli folium, Phaseoli fructus sine seminibus and 2: Myrtilli folium, Phaseoli fructus sine seminibus, Salviae folium) were investigated in in vitro rat models. The content of bioactive constituents (polyphenol, flavonoid and vitamin C) in plant drug mixtures and lyophilized samples was evaluated. The antioxidant activity of lyophilized extracts was determined by measuring the ferric reducing ability of the plant, Fe2+ induced lipid peroxidation (LPO) in rat brain homogenates and NADPH (beta-nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate reduced form) induced LPO in cerebral microsomes. The antioxidant activity of lyophilized extracts was compared to that of quercetin and rutin. Both teas of lyophilized extracts had significant reducing ability (2694 and 2771 micromol/l) and inhibited LPO (IC50 28.0 and 20.6 microl in NADPH induced LPO, 17.3 and 8.7 microl in Fe2+ induced LPO). The high concentration of polyphenol/flavonoid (12.38-13.00 and 1.45-5.22 g/100 g, respectively) and vitamin C (0.099-0.165 g/100 g) in the herbal extracts is related to their significant antioxidant properties. The tea mixtures have significant nutritional value, since the consumption of 2 or 3 cups of tea a day covers 50% of the daily requirement of vitamin C and it is also relevant polyphenol source. The high polyphenol/flavonoid content may restore the redox imbalance and contribute to the prevention of diabetic complications.
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- Klára Szentmihályi
- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Research Center, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary.
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Az emberi szervezet sejtjei különböző kompartmentjeinek nyomelem-koncentrációi pontosan szabályozottak (homeosztázis). A fémelemek raktározásának vagy kiürülésének rendellenességei jól karakterizált betegségekhez vezetnek. Ez az összefoglaló a cink metabolizmusával, továbbá az ennek szabályozására szolgáló folyamatokkal foglalkozik, amelyek biztosítják, hogy a cinkionok intracelluláris és extracelluláris szintje azokon a fiziológiai határokon belül maradjon, amelyek között a biológiai funkciók normálisak. Patológiás állapotban a metabolizmus folyamatai is megváltoznak. A cinkionoknak a kompartmenteket elválasztó membránokon és a citoszólon való átjutását, a fémionok szekvesztrálását génregulációk irányítják. A cink hatására kialakuló sejt- és szövetkárosodási folyamatokat, valamint a nyomelemhiányok szimptómáit is részletesen elemezzük.
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- Klára Szentmihályi
- 1 Magyar Tudományos Akadémia, Kémiai Kutatóközpont Anyag- és Környezetkémiai Intézet Budapest Pusztaszeri út 59–67. 1025
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- 1 Magyar Tudományos Akadémia, Kémiai Kutatóközpont Anyag- és Környezetkémiai Intézet Budapest Pusztaszeri út 59–67. 1025
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- 1 Magyar Tudományos Akadémia, Kémiai Kutatóközpont Anyag- és Környezetkémiai Intézet Budapest Pusztaszeri út 59–67. 1025
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- 2 Debreceni Egyetem, Orvos- és Egészségtudományi Centrum I. Belgyógyászati Klinika, Nefrológiai Tanszék Debrecen
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- 1 Magyar Tudományos Akadémia, Kémiai Kutatóközpont Anyag- és Környezetkémiai Intézet Budapest Pusztaszeri út 59–67. 1025
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Fodor J, Kuzmann E, Vértes A, Homonnay Z, Klencsár Z, May Z, Szentmihályi K. Mössbauer characterisation of Fe–polygalacturonate as a medicine for human anaemia: the effect of iron concentration. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/s10751-009-9970-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Ladó K, Then M, May Z, Szentmihályi K. Element determination in volatile oil containing fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) by ICP-OES and polarography. Acta Alimentaria 2007. [DOI: 10.1556/aalim.36.2007.4.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Iron is essential for all living organism, although in excess amount it is dangerous via catalyzing the formation of reactive oxygen species. Absorption of iron is strictly controlled resulting in a fine balance of iron-loss and iron-uptake. In countries where the ingestion of heme-iron is significant by meal, great part of iron content in the body originates from heme. Heme derived from food is absorbed by a receptor-mediated manner by enterocytes of small intestine then it is degraded in a reaction catalyzed by heme oxygenase. Iron released from the porphyrin ring leaves enterocytes as transferrin associated iron. Prosthetic group of several proteins contains heme, therefore, it is synthesized by all cells. One of the most significant heme proteins is hemoglobin which transports oxygen in the erythrocytes. Hemoglobin released from erythrocyte during intravascular hemolysis binds to haptoglobin and is taken up by cells of the monocyte-macrophage lineage. Oxidation of hemoglobin (ferro) to methemoglobin (ferri) is inhibited by the structure of hemoglobin although it is not hindered. Superoxide anion is also formed in the reaction that initiates further free radical reactions. In contrast to ferrohemoglobin, methemoglobin readily releases heme, therefore, oxidation of hemoglobin drives the formation of free heme in plasma. Heme binds to a plasma protein, hemopexin, and is internalized by cells of monocyte-macrophage lineage in a receptor-mediated manner, then degraded in reaction catalysed by heme oxygenase. Heme is also taken up by plasma lipoproteins and endothelial cells leading to oxidation of LDL and subsequent endothelial cell damage. The purpose of this work was to summarize the processes related to heme.
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- József Balla
- Debreceni Egyetem, Orvos- és Egészségtudományi Centrum I. Belgyógyászati Klinika, Szülészeti Klinika, Nefrológiai Tanszék, Neonatológiai Tanszék Debrecen
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Blázovics A, Sárdi E, Szentmihályi K, Váli L, Takács-Hájos M, Stefanovits-Bányai E. Extreme consumption of Beta vulgaris var. rubra can cause metal ion accumulation in the liver. Acta Biol Hung 2007; 58:281-6. [PMID: 17899785 DOI: 10.1556/abiol.58.2007.3.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Redox homeostasis can be considered as the cumulative action of all free radical reactions and antioxidant defences in different tissues, which provide suitable conditions for life. Transition metal ions are ubiquitous in biological systems. Beta vulgaris var. rubra (table beet root) contains several bioactive agents (e.g. betain, betanin, vulgaxanthine, polyphenols, folic acid) and different metal elements (e.g. Al, B, Ba, Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Zn), which act on the various physiological routes. Therefore we studied the effect of this metal rich vegetable on element content of the liver in healthy rats. Male Wistar rats (n = 7) (200 +/- 20 g) were treated with lyophilised powder of table beet root (2 g/kg b.w.) added into the rat chow for 10 days. Five healthy animals served as control. We found significant accumulation of Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Zn and P in the liver, which was proved by ICP-AES measurements. We suppose that the extreme consumption of table beet root can cause several disturbances not only in cases of healthy patients but, e.g. in patients suffering with metal accumulating diseases, e.g. porphyria cutanea tarda, haemochromatosis or Wilson disease-although moderate consumption may be beneficial in iron-deficiency anaemia and inflammatory bowel diseases.
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- Anna Blázovics
- 2nd Department of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.
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Székely E, Tasnádi G, Szentmihályi K, Almási A, Bor M, Fehér J, Blázovics A. [Significance of metal ion metabolism and oxidative stress in male patients with porphyria cutanea tarda]. Orv Hetil 2007; 148:1095-100. [PMID: 17545118 DOI: 10.1556/oh.2007.28103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In the last decades, the role of oxidative stress and trace elements was proven to play an important role in the pathogenesis of more and more diseases. This is why a great importance is attributed lately to the antioxidant therapy, and lots of studies are dealing with this issue. In porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) the biosynthesis of hem is damaged, because of the reduced activity of uroporphyrinogen-decarboxylase enzyme. The hem precursors are accumulating in blood, liver and skin. The hem precursors and porphyrin are eliminated with urine and stool. The enzyme defect is autosomal dominant. The skin symptoms are intensified by sun exposure. This is because the accumulation of uroporphyrins and heptacarboxylporphyrin in the skin causes photosensitivity, and the accumulated iron has a lipid-peroxidation effect. Besides the genetical origin, the alcohol consumption, the hepatotoxic drugs, estrogen and viral infections can also determine the development of the disease. The applied treatment is phlebotomy. In the case of PCT that appears in the field of liver damage, the accumulation of iron is responsible for the development of oxidative stress. The patient's redox homeostasis is changed, and the level of antioxidants is decreased. The redox state of liver and the effects of additional antioxidant treatment in phlebotomized PCT patients were determined by biochemical and trace element analytical methods. According to the clinical data, phlebotomy proved to be an effective treatment in PCT patients. Phlebotomy improved the phototoxic skin symptoms, but it did not improve the ratios of trace elements to each other in the blood of the patients.
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- Edit Székely
- MAV Kórház és Rendelointézet Országos Porphyria Központ Budapest Podmaniczky u. 111. 1062, Hungary.
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Then M, Hajdú M, Jasztrab P, Szentmihályi K. Element transfer from extract of greater celandine (Chelidonium majusL.). Acta Alimentaria 2007. [DOI: 10.1556/aalim.36.2007.2.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Rapavi E, Kocsis I, Fehér E, Szentmihályi K, Lugasi A, Székely E, Blázovics A. The effect of citrus flavonoids on the redox state of alimentary-induced fatty liver in rats. Nat Prod Res 2007; 21:274-81. [PMID: 17365719 DOI: 10.1080/14786410500518545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Both chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and fatty liver may develop at the same time. Hesperidin and diosmin are used for the treatment CVI. There is no information, however, on the effect of these flavonoids in the redox state of fatty liver. In this study, male Wistar albino rats were fed a lipid-rich diet with or without 450 mg diosmin-50 mg hesperidin-containing drug (60 mg kg(-1) body weight/day, per os) for 9 days to determine the impact of treatment on antioxidant defence system of the fatty liver. We detected free SH-group concentration (SHC), hydrogen-donating ability (HDA), and natural scavenger capacity were decreased and hepatic malonaldehyde content and dien conjugate (DC) content in rats with fatty liver were increased compared to the control. After treatment in fatty liver, these parameters (except DC) significantly improved and approached the control value. Our results indicate that diosmin-hesperidin-containing drug may be a useful agent in improving the antioxidant defensive system in alimentary-induced fatty liver disease.
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- E Rapavi
- Biochemical Research Group, II. Department of Medicine, Semmelweis University Medical School, H-1088, Budapest, Szentkirályi u. 46, Hungary.
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Váli L, Stefanovits-Bányai E, Szentmihályi K, Fébel H, Sárdi E, Lugasi A, Kocsis I, Blázovics A. Liver-protecting effects of table beet (Beta vulgaris var. rubra) during ischemia-reperfusion. Nutrition 2007; 23:172-8. [PMID: 17234508 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2006.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2006] [Revised: 11/03/2006] [Accepted: 11/06/2006] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Table beet (Beta vulgaris var. rubra) contains important bioactive agents (betaine and polyphenols), which have a wide range of physiologic effects. Because nutritive antioxidants may reduce the occurrence of complications and postoperative mortality, dietary intake of polyphenols and vitamins before surgery may greatly contribute to the survival of patients. Our aim was to determine the liver-protecting properties of bioactive substances of table beet in a model of ischemia-reperfusion injury of the rat. METHODS Wistar rats were divided into two groups: non-treated (n = 24) and fed with table beet (n = 8). For 10 days the second group was treated with lyophilized table beet (2 g/kg body weight daily) mixed into the rat chow. Hepatic ischemia was maintained for 45 min, followed by 15 min of reperfusion. Ischemia-reperfusion was carried out on animals from both groups. Chemiluminescent intensity, H-donating ability, reducing power, free SH group concentration, Randox-total antioxidant status, glutathione peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase activities were determined by luminometry and spectrophotometry. Fatty acid (Shimadzu GC) and metal ion (inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry) concentrations were observed in the liver. RESULTS As a result of feeding, global parameters (H-donating ability, reducing power, free SH group concentration) and enzymatic antioxidants (glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase) of the liver were found to increase significantly, which indicated that the treatment had a positive effect on its redox state. The increase found in zinc and copper content may protect the hepatocytes against oxidative stress because these elements are required for the function of superoxide dismutase enzymes. In the table beet group the concentration of short-chain fatty acids decreased, whereas that of long-chain fatty acids increased. The changes in metal element and fatty acid concentrations confirmed that these elements have an essential function in cellular pathways. CONCLUSION It may be stated that a natural antioxidant-rich diet has a positive effect on redox homeostasis during hepatic ischemia-reperfusion.
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- László Váli
- II Department of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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Váli L, Fébel H, Stefanovits-Bányai É, Sárdi É, Lugasi A, Szentmihályi K, Blázovics A. Duodenum protecting effects of table beet (Beta vulgarisL. ssp.esculentavar.rubra) during hepatic ischaemia-reperfusion. Acta Alimentaria 2006. [DOI: 10.1556/aalim.35.2006.4.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Rapavi E, Szentmihályi K, Fehér E, Lugasi A, Székely E, Kurucz T, Pallai Z, Blázovics A. Effects of citrus flavonoids on redox homeostasis of toxin-injured liver in rat. Acta Biol Hung 2006; 57:415-22. [PMID: 17278703 DOI: 10.1556/abiol.57.2006.4.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In order to evaluate the effect of diosmin-hesperidin containing drug on redox balance and Cu, Zn, Fe and Mn concentrations of toxin-injured liver, Wistar albino rats were subjected to thioacetamide administration (500 mg TAA/l in their drinking water) with and without drug (425 mg/kg body weight/day). Animals were treated for 30 days. No significant change in the concentration of Zn, Cu, Mn and Fe in the liver was measured in TAA-treated animals compared to control. Diosmin-hesperidin mixture treatment increased levels of Fe and Zn and decreased concentration of Cu of the liver in TAA-treated animals. These alterations were not significant. Decrease of both the total scavenger capacity (TSC) and the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in liver homogenates were observed in TAA-treated rats. The diosmin-hesperidin-supplemented diet also significantly decreased the TSC and activity of SOD in liver of both the control and toxin-treated animals. On the basis of results it seems that high dosage of the diosmin-hesperidin mixture induces slight changes in the Cu, Zn, Mn and Fe content of the liver, however it may decrease the scavenger capacity and the activity of SOD when applied either alone or together with thioacetamide.
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- Erika Rapavi
- II. Department of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Szentkirályi u. 46, H-1088 Budapest, Hungary.
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Szentmihályi K, Vinkler P, Fodor J, Balla J, Lakatos B. [The role of manganese in the human organism]. Orv Hetil 2006; 147:2027-30. [PMID: 17165602] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Manganese is an essential element to be found in all tissues. It is needed for metabolism of amino acids, lipids, proteins and carbohydrates. Manganese takes part directly in the defense of red blood cells, in the metabolism of iron, in the synthesis of cholesterol of the membranes and oligosaccharides. Manganese plays significant role in the free radical defense system as MnSOD, which protects the endothelial and red blood cells and mitochondria from the damage caused by superoxide radicals. The metabolism of manganese (absorption, transport) is determined by the chemical form and quantity of manganese. Manganese deficiency is rare on healthy nutrition whereas manganese accumulation may develop as an occupational disease, preliminary.
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- Klára Szentmihályi
- Magyar Tudományos Akadémia, Kémiai Kutatóközpont, Anyag- és Környezetkémiai Intézet, Budapest.
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Rapavi E, González-Cabello R, Szentmihályi K, Székely E, Blázovics A. The effect of calyx infusion of hibiscus sabdariffa l. On t-cells-mediated immune response in mitogen-induced blastogenesis of human lymphocytes in vitro. Acta Alimentaria 2006. [DOI: 10.1556/aalim.35.2006.3.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Cserhalmi M, Hagymási K, Szentmihályi K, Fehér J. [Alopecia areata caused by extreme solar abuse]. Orv Hetil 2006; 147:1573-7. [PMID: 17037680] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The Authors present a female patient who suffered from alopecia areata caused by extreme solar abuse. Biological effects of ionizing radiation, the damages by free radicals and protection against oxidative damage are summarized. The main forms and risk factors of UV-radiation, skin damages by UV-light as well as the pathogenesis of the alopecia areata are reviewed.
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- Mária Cserhalmi
- Semmelweis Egyetem, Altalános Orvostudományi Kar, II Belgyógyászati Klinika, Budapest
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Lakatos B, Balla J, Vinkler P, Szentmihályi K. [The role of macro-elements in the human body]. Orv Hetil 2006; 147:925-30. [PMID: 16776047] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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The authors summarize the role of essential macro metal elements (Na, K, Ca, Mg) in human body: their homeostasis, absorption, transport, storage and excretion. Metabolism of macro-elements, daily requirements, cause of metal deficiencies and diseases caused by deficiencies are also discussed. Messenger and prooxidant effect of Ca2+-ions, indirect antioxidant effect of Mg2+-ions and the adjuvant application of magnesium are also reviewed.
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- Antioxidants/pharmacokinetics
- Biological Transport, Active
- Calcium/deficiency
- Calcium Channels/metabolism
- Calcium, Dietary/administration & dosage
- Calcium, Dietary/metabolism
- Calcium, Dietary/pharmacokinetics
- Deficiency Diseases/diagnosis
- Deficiency Diseases/metabolism
- Humans
- Intestinal Absorption
- Ion Channels/metabolism
- Ion Transport/physiology
- Magnesium Compounds/administration & dosage
- Magnesium Compounds/metabolism
- Magnesium Compounds/pharmacokinetics
- Magnesium Deficiency/metabolism
- Oxidants/pharmacokinetics
- Potassium Channels/metabolism
- Potassium Deficiency/metabolism
- Potassium, Dietary/administration & dosage
- Potassium, Dietary/metabolism
- Potassium, Dietary/pharmacokinetics
- Sodium/deficiency
- Sodium Channels/metabolism
- Sodium, Dietary/administration & dosage
- Sodium, Dietary/metabolism
- Sodium, Dietary/pharmacokinetics
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- Béla Lakatos
- Magyar Tudományos Akadémia, Kémiai Kutatóközpont, Anyag- és Környezetkémiai Intézet, Budapest
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Blázovics A, Fehér E, Kocsis I, Rapavi E, Székely E, Váli L, Szentmihályi K. How can Beiqishen tea consumption influence redox homeostasis in experimental hyperlipidemy? Acta Alimentaria 2006. [DOI: 10.1556/aalim.35.2006.1.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Váli L, Taba G, Szentmihályi K, Fébel H, Kurucz T, Pallai Z, Kupcsulik P, Blázovics A. Reduced antioxidant level and increased oxidative damage in intact liver lobes during ischaemia-reperfusion. World J Gastroenterol 2006; 12:1086-91. [PMID: 16534850 PMCID: PMC4087901 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i7.1086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To determine whether increased blood flow of the liver can cause oxidative stress and hepatocyte damage, and to elaborate methods suitable for measuring the antioxidant defence during hepatic surgery on rat model.
METHODS: In nembutal narcosis, the left lateral and the medial lobes of the liver were clipped for 45 min to make the total blood supply flow through the other lobes. Total antioxidant status, glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dysmutase activity, as well as the concentrations of diene conjugates and free sulphydril groups, H-donating ability and reducing power of the liver samples were determined. Chemiluminescent intensity of the liver was also measured. Metal ions (Al, Ca, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Zn) and P and S concentrations of the liver were determined with an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer and Se content was measured by cathodic stripping voltammetry.
RESULTS: Glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dysmutase activities of the liver decreased significantly in the hyperemia group compared to those observed in the sham operated group. The level of total antioxidant status was also significantly lower in the hyperemia group. H-donating ability, reducing power and free sulphydril group concentration showed the same tendency. A significant correlation (P<0.05) was found between the changes in non-specific antioxidant activities. This pointed to simultaneous activity of the antioxidant defence system. Al, Cu, Mn, Zn, and S were lower in the hyperemia group than in the sham operated group when the levels of Ca, Fe, Mg, Se and P ions were higher during hyperemia.
CONCLUSION: Oxidative stress is one of the main factors for the injury of intact liver lobes during ischaemia-reperfusion.
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Affiliation(s)
- László Váli
- Department of Medicine, Semmelweis University, H-1088 Budapest, Szentkirályiu. 46., Hungary
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Stefanovits-Bányai E, Szentmihályi K, Hegedus A, Koczka N, Váli L, Taba G, Blázovics A. Metal ion and antioxidant alterations in leaves between different sexes of Ginkgo biloba L. Life Sci 2006; 78:1049-56. [PMID: 16423371 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2005.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2005] [Accepted: 06/10/2005] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A comparative study was carried out to determine some valuable phytochemical components, macro- and microelement and redox parameters in leaves of male and female Ginkgo biloba trees and in extracts made from them. G. biloba extracts have become more popular as a therapeutic agent in the modern pharmacology in neurodegenerative diseases, in which increased brain metal levels can be observed and free radical reactions are involved. Macro- and microelement components, total phenol content, H-donating activity and reducing power as well as total scavenger capacity were determined in the samples. Well detectable differences were obtained for micro- and macroelement contents between male and female samples, but no toxic elements could be detected in the extracts. Male extracts contained more hazardous metals (e.g. Fe) compared to the female ones, while extracts from female leaves had higher levels of ions, which are known to have beneficial effects in neurodegenerative diseases. The ethanolic extracts of male leaves showed the highest H-donating activity, reducing power and total phenol content, as well as the best total scavenger activity. Ginkgo extracts due to the antioxidant properties may have favourable effects as dietary supplements in several neurodegenerative diseases, but this study draws the attention that critical evaluation is required in view of the potential hazard induced by their metal ion constitution. Our results lead us to the conclusion that although the aqueous extracts of female leaves are characterized by relatively lower antioxidant properties, they may be more eligible for these purposes due to their favourable metal ion constitution.
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- Eva Stefanovits-Bányai
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Food Science, Corvinus University of Budapest, P.O. Box 53, Budapest, Hungary, H-1518
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Rapavi E, Szentmihályi K, Lugasi A, Vági E, Bányai É, Balázs A, Szőke É, Blázovics A. The influence of the steeping time on the antioxidant properties of a chinese herbal tea. Acta Alimentaria 2006. [DOI: 10.1556/aalim.35.2006.2.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Szentmihályi K, Hajdú M, Fodor J, Kótai L, Blázovics A, Somogyi A, Then M. In vitro study of elements in herbal remedies. Biol Trace Elem Res 2006; 114:143-50. [PMID: 17205997 DOI: 10.1385/bter:114:1:143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2005] [Revised: 01/18/2006] [Accepted: 02/24/2006] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Decreased glucose tolerance is a first sign of diabetes mellitus and therefore rigorous control must be taken in carbohydrate and lipid metabolisms. Herbal remedies (lyophilized extracts of Myrtilli folium and Phaseoli fructus sine seminibus (L1), Myrtilli folium, Phaseoli fructus sine seminibus, and Salviae folium (L2) are traditionally used in mid-European folk medicine and in common adjuvant therapy for the prevention of complications in type 2 diabetes. Significant iron (355.7 +/- 13.8 mg/kg) and zinc (84.73 +/- 1.83 mg/kg) concentration was found in L1 and chromium (3.82 +/- 2.71 mg/kg) in L2. Ion concentrations in teas made from L1 and L2 are relatively low because the quantities of metal ions in teas do not cover the daily need, although the teas are good sources for some elements. According to the Recommended Daily Allowances, the tea of L1 is a good source for iron and manganese, whereas for chromium, the tea of L2 is better. For evaluating the element bioavailability, an in vitro dialysis system was applied to determine the element transfer from tea of the lyophilized sample to the plasma (buffer pH=7.4). Measurements showed that the elements transferred between 6.90% (iron from tea of L2) and 90.05% (chromium from tea of L2) through the membrane from teas to the plasma. Metal ions in teas of herbal remedies might contribute to the favorable therapeutic effect of preventing complications, because they might transfer through the membranes in relatively high percentages.
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- K Szentmihályi
- Institute of Material and Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Research Center, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 1525 Budapest, P.O. Box 17, Hungary
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Nagy J, Folhoffer A, Horvath A, Csak T, Taba G, Szentmihályi K, Szalay F, Zelko R. Kinetic study of zinc sulphate release from lipophilic matrices prepared for the therapy of Wilson's disease. Pharmazie 2005; 60:524-6. [PMID: 16076079] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The rate and extent of drug release from the most controlled release wax matrices are influenced by the drug loading/embedding excipient ratio of the systems. In the present study hydrophobic wax - zinc sulphate matrices with different drug loadings were prepared for the therapy of Wilson's disease. The drug release was tested by the paddle method of USP and the dissolution data were analysed. Both the dissolution rate and kinetic profile can be controlled by alteration in the quantity of embedding material. Matrices of 75% zinc sulphate loadings showed steady state diffusion-controlled matrix release with good correlation in vitro. Good absorption of zinc sulphate from the gastrointestinal tract was proven by significant elevation of serum zinc level in patients with Wilson's disease.
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- J Nagy
- University Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Administration, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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