1
|
Sharma V, Singh J, Kumar A, Kansara S, Akhtar MS, Khan MF, Aldosari SA, Mukherjee M, Sharma AK. Integrative experimental validation of concomitant miRNAs and transcription factors with differentially expressed genes in acute myocardial infarction. Eur J Pharmacol 2024; 971:176540. [PMID: 38552938 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
Abstract
Identification of concomitant miRNAs and transcription factors (TFs) with differential expression (DEGs) in MI is crucial for understanding holistic gene regulation, identifying key regulators, and precision in biomarker and therapeutic target discovery. We performed a comprehensive analysis using Affymetrix microarray data, advanced bioinformatic tools, and experimental validation to explore potential biomarkers associated with human pathology. The search strategy includes the identification of the GSE83500 dataset, comprising gene expression profiles from aortic wall punch biopsies of MI and non-MI patients, which were used in the present study. The analysis identified nine distinct genes exhibiting DEGs within the realm of MI. miRNA-gene/TF and TF-gene/miRNA regulatory relations were mapped to retrieve interacting hub genes to acquire an MI miRNA-TF co-regulatory network. Furthermore, an animal model of I/R-induced MI confirmed the involved gene based on quantitative RT-PCR and Western blot analysis. The consequences of the bioinformatic tool substantiate the inference regarding the presence of three key hub genes (UBE2N, TMEM106B, and CXADR), a central miRNA (hsa-miR-124-3p), and sixteen TFs. Animal studies support the involvement of predicted genes in the I/R-induced myocardial infarction assessed by RT-PCR and Western blotting. Thus, the final consequences suggest the involvement of promising molecular pathways regulated by TF (p53/NF-κB1), miRNA (hsa-miR-124-3p), and hub gene (UBE2N), which may play a key role in the pathogenesis of MI.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Vikash Sharma
- Department of Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Haryana, Gurugram, India
| | - Jitender Singh
- Department of Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Haryana, Gurugram, India
| | - Ashish Kumar
- Department of Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Haryana, Gurugram, India
| | - Samarth Kansara
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Panchgaon, Manesar, Haryana, 122413, India
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Alfara, Abha, 62223, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohd Faiyaz Khan
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
| | - Saad A Aldosari
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
| | - Monalisa Mukherjee
- Molecular Sciences and Engineering Laboratory, Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201303, India
| | - Arun K Sharma
- Department of Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Haryana, Gurugram, India.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Singh J, Bisht P, Srivastav S, Kumar Y, Sharma V, Kumar A, Akhtar MS, Khan MF, Aldosari SA, Yadav S, Yadav NK, Mukherjee M, Sharma AK. Amelioration of endothelial integrity by 3,5,4'-trihydroxy-trans-stilbene against high-fat-diet-induced obesity and -associated vasculopathy and myocardial infarction in rats, targeting TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB/iNOS signaling cascade. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024; 705:149756. [PMID: 38460440 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.149756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
Abstract
Exacerbated expression of TLR4 protein (foremost pattern recognition receptor) during obesity could trigger NF-κB/iNOS signaling through linker protein (MyD88), predisposed to an indispensable inflammatory response. The induction of this detrimental cascade leads to myocardial and vascular abnormalities. Molecular docking was studied for protein-ligand interaction between these potential targets and resveratrol. The pre-treatment of resveratrol (20 mg/kg/p.o/per day for ten weeks) was given to investigate the therapeutic effect against HFD-induced obesity and associated vascular endothelial dysfunction (VED) and myocardial infarction (MI) in Wistar rats. In addition to accessing the levels of serum biomarkers for VED and MI, oxidative stress, inflammatory cytokines, and histopathology of these tissues were investigated. Lipopolysaccharide (for receptor activation) and protein expression analysis were introduced to explore the mechanistic involvement of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB/iNOS signaling. Assessment of in-silico analysis showed significant interaction between protein and ligand. The involvement of this proposed signaling (TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB/iNOS) was further endorsed by the impact of lipopolysaccharide and protein expression analysis in obese and treated rats. Moreover, resveratrol pre-treated rats showed significantly lowered cardio and vascular damage measured by the distinct down expression of the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB/iNOS pathway by resveratrol treatment endorses its ameliorative effect against VED and MI.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jitender Singh
- Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana, 122413, India
| | - Priyanka Bisht
- Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana, 122413, India
| | - Srishti Srivastav
- Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana, 122413, India
| | - Yash Kumar
- Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana, 122413, India
| | - Vikash Sharma
- Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana, 122413, India
| | - Ashish Kumar
- Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana, 122413, India
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Alfara, Abha, 62223, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohd Faiyaz Khan
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
| | - Saad A Aldosari
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
| | - Snehlata Yadav
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Indra Gandhi University, Meerpur, Rewari, 122502, Haryana, India
| | - Nirmala K Yadav
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Indra Gandhi University, Meerpur, Rewari, 122502, Haryana, India
| | - Monalisa Mukherjee
- Molecular Sciences and Engineering Laboratory, Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201303, India
| | - Arun K Sharma
- Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana, 122413, India.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Ciji A, Akhtar MS, Tripathi PH, Dubey MK, Sharma P. Higher intake of β-glucan impairs reproduction in a female teleost, Tor putitora (Hamilton, 1822). Fish Physiol Biochem 2024; 50:589-603. [PMID: 38175337 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-023-01292-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
Abstract
Although the immuno-modulatory and stress-relieving properties of β-glucan is well elucidated in humans and other animal models, including fish, its role as a dietary supplement on reproduction is extremely scarce. Therefore, in this study, adult female fish were fed one of four test diets having 0 (control), 0.5, 1, and 1.5% β-D-glucan for 130 days and its effect on reproductive performance, ovarian and liver histology, sex hormones, and transcript abundance of selected reproduction-related genes was assessed. Low dietary intake of β-glucan improved fertilization and hatching rates (p<0.05). The relative fecundity and percentage of spawning females were higher (non-significant) in 0.5% β-glucan-fed groups. Surprisingly, even after 130 days, spawning did not occur in 1.5% β-glucan-fed individuals. Irrespective of β-glucan intake, all the brooders recorded similar plasma 17β-estradiol and maturation-inducing hormone (p>0.05). Higher intake of β-glucan (1.5%) upregulated aromatase genes without a parallel increase in 17β-estradiol. However, plasma vitellogenin increased with increasing β-glucan up to 1.0% then declined at 1.5% (p<0.05). The fish that received control, 0.5, and 1.5% β-glucan recorded similar vitellogenin levels in their plasma. Significantly higher plasma cortisol was evidenced in 1.5% β-glucan fed brooders (p<0.05). Histologically, higher follicular atresia and leaking of yolk material was evidenced in 1.5% β-glucan-fed group. Liver histology revealed the highest nutrient/lipid accumulation in fish that received 1.0% and 1.5% β-glucan. This study demonstrated the stimulatory effect of β-glucan intake at a lower dose (0.5%) on reproduction. However, higher intake (1.5%) could perturb normal reproductive function in a fish model and caused an increased number of atretic follicles leading to spawning/reproductive failure.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alexander Ciji
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, -263136, India
| | - M S Akhtar
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, -263136, India.
| | - Priyanka H Tripathi
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, -263136, India
| | - Maneesh Kumar Dubey
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, -263136, India
| | - Prakash Sharma
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, -263136, India
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Mahajan N, Mujtaba MA, Fule R, Thakre S, Akhtar MS, Alavudeen SS, Anwer MK, Aldawsari MF, Mahmood D, Alam MS. Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System for Enhanced Oral Delivery of Tenofovir: Formulation, Physicochemical Characterization, and Bioavailability Assessment. ACS Omega 2024; 9:8139-8150. [PMID: 38405505 PMCID: PMC10882655 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
Abstract
Tenofovir (TNF) is a common component of many antiretroviral therapy regimens, but it is associated with poor membrane permeability and low oral bioavailability. To improve its oral bioavailability and membrane permeability, a self-emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS) was developed and characterized, and its relative bioavailability was compared to the marketed tablets (Tenof). Based on solubility and ternary phase diagram analysis, eucalyptus oil was selected as an oil phase, Kolliphor EL, and Kollisolv MCT 70 were chosen as surfactant and cosurfactant, respectively, while glycerol was used as cosolvent in surfactant mixture. Optimized SEDDS formulation F6 showed an oil droplet size of 98.82 nm and zeta potential of -13.03 mV, indicating the high stability of oil droplets. Differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy characterization studies were also carried out to assess the amorphous and morphological states of the drug in the prepared SEDDS formulation. The in vitro dissolution profile of SEDDS shows the rapid release of the drug. SEDDS F6 demonstrates a higher drug permeability than the plain TNF and TNF-marketed tablets (Tenof). A pharmacokinetic study in rats revealed that SEDDS F6 showed significantly higher Cmax and AUC0-t than the marketed tablets and pure drug suspension. In addition, the relative bioavailability of SEDDS formulation dramatically improved by 21.53-fold compared to marketed tablets and 66.27-fold compared to pure drugs. These findings show that SEDDS composed of eucalyptus oil, glycerol, Kolliphor EL, and Kollisolv MCT 70 could be a useful tool for enhancing physiochemical properties and oral TNF absorption. Therefore, SEDDS has shown promise in improving the oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nilesh Mahajan
- Department
of Pharmaceutics, Dadasaheb Balpande College
of Pharmacy, Besa, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440037, India
| | - Md Ali Mujtaba
- Department
of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Northern
Border University, Rafhaa 73213, Saudi Arabia
| | - Ritesh Fule
- Department
of Pharmaceutics and Quality Assurance, Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy, Besa, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440037, India
| | - Sonali Thakre
- Department
of Pharmaceutics, Dadasaheb Balpande College
of Pharmacy, Besa, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440037, India
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department
of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62223, Saudi Arabia
| | - Sirajudeen S. Alavudeen
- Department
of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, AL-Fara, Abha 62223, Saudi Arabia
| | - Md Khalid Anwer
- Department
of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince
Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohammed F. Aldawsari
- Department
of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince
Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
| | - Danish Mahmood
- Department
of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, 51452, Saudi Arabia
| | - Md Sarfaraz Alam
- Department
of Pharmaceutics, HIMT Group of Institutions, Knowledge Park 1, Gautam Buddh Nagar
District, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301, India
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Ahmad MF, A. Alsayegh A, Ahmad FA, Akhtar MS, Alavudeen SS, Bantun F, Wahab S, Ahmed A, Ali M, Elbendary EY, Raposo A, Kambal N, H. Abdelrahman M. Ganoderma lucidum: Insight into antimicrobial and antioxidant properties with development of secondary metabolites. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25607. [PMID: 38356540 PMCID: PMC10865332 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25607] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
Abstract
Ganoderma lucidum is a versatile mushroom. Polysaccharides and triterpenoids are the major bioactive compounds and have been used as traditional medicinal mushrooms since ancient times. They are currently used as nutraceuticals and functional foods. G. lucidum extracts and their bioactive compounds have been used as an alternative to antioxidants and antimicrobial agents. Secondary metabolites with many medicinal properties make it a possible substitute that could be applied as immunomodulatory, anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic. The miraculous properties of secondary metabolites fascinate researchers for their development and production. Recent studies have paid close attention to the different physical, genetic, biochemical, and nutritional parameters that potentiate the production of secondary metabolites. This review is an effort to collect biologically active constituents from G. lucidum that reveal potential actions against diseases with the latest improvement in a novel technique to get maximum production of secondary metabolites. Studies are going ahead to determine the efficacy of numerous compounds and assess the valuable properties achieved by G. lucidum in favor of antimicrobial and antioxidant outcomes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Md Faruque Ahmad
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Science, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
| | - Abdulrahman A. Alsayegh
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Science, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
| | - Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
- Department of Basic and Applied Science, School of Engineering and Science, G.D Goenka University, Gru Gram, 122103, Haryana, India
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, AlFara, Abha, 62223, Saudi Arabia
| | - Sirajudeen S. Alavudeen
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, AlFara, Abha, 62223, Saudi Arabia
| | - Farkad Bantun
- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
| | - Shadma Wahab
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, 62529, Saudi Arabia
| | - Awais Ahmed
- Department of Management, Shri JJT University, Rajasthan, Post code; 333010, India
| | - M. Ali
- Department of Pharmacognosy, CBS College of Pharmacy & Technology (Pt. B. D. Sharma University of Health Sciences), Chandpur, Faridabad, Haryana, 121101, India
| | - Ehab Y. Elbendary
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Science, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
| | - António Raposo
- CBIOS (Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies), Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades Tecnologias, Campo Grande 376, 1749-024, Lisboa, Portugal
| | - Nahla Kambal
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Science, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohamed H. Abdelrahman
- College of Applied Medical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Lal S, Sayeed Akhtar M, Faiyaz Khan M, Aldosari SA, Mukherjee M, Sharma AK. Molecular basis of phytochemical-gut microbiota interactions. Drug Discov Today 2023; 28:103824. [PMID: 37949428 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2023.103824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
Abstract
Dysbiosis-associated molecular pathology is significantly involved in developing and perpetuating metabolic disorders, disrupting host energy regulation, and triggering inflammatory signaling cascades, insulin resistance, and metabolic dysfunction. Concurrently, numerous phytoconstituents are able to interact with the gut microbiota and produce bioactive metabolites that influence host cellular pathways, inflammation, and metabolic processes. These effects include improved insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism regulation, and suppression of chronic inflammation, highlighting the therapeutic potential of phytoconstituents against metabolic abnormalities. Understanding this symbiotic relationship and the underlying molecular cascades offers innovative strategies for tailored interventions and promising therapeutic approaches to address the growing burden of metabolic disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Samridhi Lal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana 122413, India
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohd Faiyaz Khan
- Department of Clinical pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
| | - Saad A Aldosari
- Department of Clinical pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
| | - Monalisa Mukherjee
- Molecular Sciences and Engineering Laboratory, Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303, India.
| | - Arun K Sharma
- Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana 122413, India.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Akhtar MS, Alavudeen SS, Raza A, Imam MT, Almalki ZS, Tabassum F, Iqbal MJ. Corrigendum to "Current understanding of structural and molecular changes in diabetic cardiomyopathy" [Life Sciences 332 (2023) 122087]. Life Sci 2023; 334:122168. [PMID: 37945509 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.122168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Al-Fara, Abha 62223, Saudi Arabia.
| | - Sirajudeen S Alavudeen
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Al-Fara, Abha 62223, Saudi Arabia
| | - Asif Raza
- Department of Pharmacology, Penn State Cancer Institute, CH72, Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
| | - Mohammad Tarique Imam
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16273, Saudi Arabia
| | - Ziyad Saeed Almalki
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16273, Saudi Arabia
| | - Fauzia Tabassum
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Buraydah Private College, Al Qassim 51418, Saudi Arabia; Department of Pharmacology, Vision College, Ishbilia, Riyadh 13226-3830, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mir Javid Iqbal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Akhtar MS, Alavudeen SS, Raza A, Imam MT, Almalki ZS, Tabassum F, Iqbal MJ. Current understanding of structural and molecular changes in diabetic cardiomyopathy. Life Sci 2023; 332:122087. [PMID: 37714373 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.122087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
Abstract
Diabetic Mellitus has been characterized as the most prevalent disease throughout the globe associated with the serious morbidity and mortality of vital organs. Cardiomyopathy is the major leading complication of diabetes and within this, myocardial dysfunction or failure is the leading cause of the emergency hospital admission. The review is aimed to comprehend the perspectives associated with diabetes-induced cardiovascular complications. The data was collected from several electronic databases such as Google Scholar, Science Direct, ACS publication, PubMed, Springer, etc. using the keywords such as diabetes and its associated complication, the prevalence of diabetes, the anatomical and physiological mechanism of diabetes-induced cardiomyopathy, the molecular mechanism of diabetes-induced cardiomyopathy, oxidative stress, and inflammatory stress, etc. The collected scientific data was screened by different experts based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study. This review findings revealed that diabetes is associated with inefficient substrate utilization, inability to increase glucose metabolism and advanced glycation end products within the diabetic heart resulting in mitochondrial uncoupling, glucotoxicity, lipotoxicity, and initially subclinical cardiac dysfunction and finally in overt heart failure. Furthermore, several factors such as hypertension, overexpression of renin angiotensin system, hypertrophic obesity, etc. have been seen as majorly associated with cardiomyopathy. The molecular examination showed biochemical disability and generation of the varieties of free radicals and inflammatory cytokines and becomes are the substantial causes of cardiomyopathy. This review provides a better understanding of the involved pathophysiology and offers an open platform for discussing and targeting therapy in alleviating diabetes-induced early heart failure or cardiomyopathy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Al-Fara, Abha 62223, Saudi Arabia.
| | - Sirajudeen S Alavudeen
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Al-Fara, Abha 62223, Saudi Arabia
| | - Asif Raza
- Department of Pharmacology, Penn State Cancer Institute, CH72, Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
| | - Mohammad Tarique Imam
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16273, Saudi Arabia
| | - Ziad Saeed Almalki
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16273, Saudi Arabia
| | - Fauzia Tabassum
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Buraydah Private College, Al Qassim 51418, Saudi Arabia; Department of Pharmacology, Vision College, Ishbilia, Riyadh 13226-3830, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mir Javid Iqbal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Easwaran V, Shorog EM, Alshahrani AA, Mohammad AAS, Sadiq MMJ, Alavudeen SS, Khan NA, Akhtar MS, Almeleebia TM, Alshahrani SM. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening among Female Pharmacy Students at a Public University in a Southern Region of Saudi Arabia. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2798. [PMID: 37893872 PMCID: PMC10606165 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11202798] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Despite the availability of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines and screening facilities at various health centers in Saudi Arabia, the annual death rate due to cervical cancer is high. Therefore, knowledge and awareness are essential for self-care and educating others, particularly among healthcare students. The present descriptive, cross-sectional study explored female pharmacy students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to cervical cancer. A total of 140 students participated in the survey. The survey was conducted for the period between April 2022 to September 2023. We observed a good knowledge score and positive attitudes among 8.5% and 93.5% of participants, respectively. A total of 10% of the study participants reported good practice scores. Most participants had never been screened for cervical cancer (94.3%). Among the non-screened subjects, feeling healthy and lacking information were the participants' significant reasons for not screening for cervical cancer. A positive history of cancer related to smoking significantly impacted the knowledge score (p = 0.050). The current study reveals that healthcare awareness programs for cervical cancer and HPV vaccination are necessary at the level of educational institutions to improve public health.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Vigneshwaran Easwaran
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; (E.M.S.); (S.S.A.); (N.A.K.); (M.S.A.); (S.M.A.)
| | - Eman Mohammed Shorog
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; (E.M.S.); (S.S.A.); (N.A.K.); (M.S.A.); (S.M.A.)
| | - Almaha Ali Alshahrani
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; (E.M.S.); (S.S.A.); (N.A.K.); (M.S.A.); (S.M.A.)
| | - Asif Ansari Shaik Mohammad
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; (E.M.S.); (S.S.A.); (N.A.K.); (M.S.A.); (S.M.A.)
| | | | - Sirajudeen Shaik Alavudeen
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; (E.M.S.); (S.S.A.); (N.A.K.); (M.S.A.); (S.M.A.)
| | - Noohu Abdulla Khan
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; (E.M.S.); (S.S.A.); (N.A.K.); (M.S.A.); (S.M.A.)
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; (E.M.S.); (S.S.A.); (N.A.K.); (M.S.A.); (S.M.A.)
| | - Tahani Musleh Almeleebia
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; (E.M.S.); (S.S.A.); (N.A.K.); (M.S.A.); (S.M.A.)
| | - Sultan Mohammed Alshahrani
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; (E.M.S.); (S.S.A.); (N.A.K.); (M.S.A.); (S.M.A.)
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Virmani T, Kumar G, Sharma A, Pathak K, Akhtar MS, Afzal O, Altamimi ASA. Amelioration of Cancer Employing Chitosan, Its Derivatives, and Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles: Recent Updates. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2928. [PMID: 37447573 DOI: 10.3390/polym15132928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
The limitations associated with the conventional treatment of cancer have necessitated the design and development of novel drug delivery systems based mainly on nanotechnology. These novel drug delivery systems include various kinds of nanoparticles, such as polymeric nanoparticles, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, hydrogels, and polymeric micelles. Among the various kinds of novel drug delivery systems, chitosan-based nanoparticles have attracted the attention of researchers to treat cancer. Chitosan is a polycationic polymer generated from chitin with various characteristics such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, non-toxicity, and mucoadhesiveness, making it an ideal polymer to fabricate drug delivery systems. However, chitosan is poorly soluble in water and soluble in acidic aqueous solutions. Furthermore, owing to the presence of reactive amino groups, chitosan can be chemically modified to improve its physiochemical properties. Chitosan and its modified derivatives can be employed to fabricate nanoparticles, which are used most frequently in the pharmaceutical sector due to their possession of various characteristics such as nanosize, appropriate pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, non-immunogenicity, improved stability, and improved drug loading capacity. Furthermore, it is capable of delivering nucleic acids, chemotherapeutic medicines, and bioactives using modified chitosan. Chitosan and its modified derivative-based nanoparticles can be targeted to specific cancer sites via active and passive mechanisms. Based on chitosan drug delivery systems, many anticancer drugs now have better effectiveness, potency, cytotoxicity, or biocompatibility. The characteristics of chitosan and its chemically tailored derivatives, as well as their use in cancer therapy, will be examined in this review.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tarun Virmani
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVN University, Haryana 121105, India
| | - Girish Kumar
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVN University, Haryana 121105, India
| | - Ashwani Sharma
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVN University, Haryana 121105, India
| | - Kamla Pathak
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Etawah 206001, India
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, AlFara, Abha 62223, Saudi Arabia
| | - Obaid Afzal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
| | - Abdulmalik S A Altamimi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Kannan S, Zeba UN, Fatema ASA, Razana F, Huda A, Punya LM, Eya IL, Shayan M, Akhtar MS, Faiyazuddin M, Miranda AV. Commentary - Zombie viruses: genomic properties, molecular morphology and its biothreat. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:5948-5950. [PMID: 37458621 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202307_32946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- S Kannan
- School of Medicine, The Maldives National University, Male', Maldives.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
12
|
Alshaiban A, Alavudeen SS, Alshahrani I, Kardam AM, Alhasan IM, Alasiri SA, Imam MT, Almalki ZS, Akhtar MS. Impact of Clinical Pharmacist Running Anticoagulation Clinic in Saudi Arabia. J Clin Med 2023; 12:3887. [PMID: 37373582 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12123887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Despite the effectiveness of warfarin in extended anticoagulation, its narrow therapeutic index requires frequent dose adjustments and careful patient monitoring. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the outcomes of clinical pharmacists' intervention in warfarin therapy management in terms of International Normalized Ratio (INR) control, reduction of bleeding, and hospitalization in a tertiary care hospital. An observational retrospective cohort study was conducted on 96 patients taking warfarin therapy in a clinical pharmacist-led anticoagulation clinic. We observed that 39.6% of patients required dose adjustments at their first and second visits. However, dose adjustments during the third, fourth, and fifth weeks were required at 31.1%, 20.8%, and 4.2%, respectively, to achieve INR levels. We also observed that 36.46% of the patients attained the target INR at baseline, which was increased over the first week to the fifth week to 57.29%, 61.46%, 61.46%, 68.75%, and 85.42%, respectively. No one reported the ADR between the third and fifth weeks. Based on our findings, the study strongly suggests that pharmacists' interventions can improve the health-related quality of life of patients undergoing warfarin therapy. Thus, competent pharmacy personnel must be a priority in both usual patient care and critical care among primary care networks.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Sirajudeen S Alavudeen
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Al-Fara, Abha 62223, Saudi Arabia
| | | | | | | | | | - Mohammad Tarique Imam
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16273, Saudi Arabia
| | - Ziyad Saeed Almalki
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16273, Saudi Arabia
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Al-Fara, Abha 62223, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Alavudeen SS, Easwaran V, Khan NA, Venkatesan K, Paulsamy P, Mohammed Hussein AT, Imam MT, Almalki ZS, Akhtar MS. Cardiovascular Disease-Related Health Promotion and Prevention Services by Pharmacists in Saudi Arabia: How Well Are They Prepared? Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11111614. [PMID: 37297754 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11111614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have been identified as the leading reason for morbidity and mortality in Saudi Arabia. Pharmacists play a major role in CVD prevention and health promotion. We aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and involvement of pharmacists in CVD prevention and evaluate the influence of continuing medical education in CVD-prevention services in Saudi Arabia. METHOD A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the involvement of pharmacists in CVD-related prevention services along with their knowledge and attitudes. A 34-item questionnaire was developed and distributed among the participants. RESULTS A total of 324 responses were included in the study. More than 60% of pharmacists had provided counseling regarding the importance of healthy lifestyles and self-monitoring CVD risk factors. About half of the participants (49.1%) had never received any CVD-related continuing medical education. Overall, more than 60% of the participants reported positively towards their role in CVD prevention. Lack of time (66%) and lack of educational materials and tools (41%) were the top perceived barriers for providing CVD-prevention and health-promotion activities, followed by lack of skills in using tools (36%) and lack of privacy/space (33%). CONCLUSIONS The involvement of pharmacists in the prevention of CVD is limited in this study. Further education and capacity building are required to strengthen pharmacists' involvement in CVD-prevention and health-promotion activities.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Vigneshwaran Easwaran
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62223, Saudi Arabia
| | - Noohu Abdulla Khan
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62223, Saudi Arabia
| | - Krishnaraju Venkatesan
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62223, Saudi Arabia
| | - Premalatha Paulsamy
- College of Nursing, Mahalah Branch for Girls, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
| | | | - Mohammad Tarique Imam
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16273, Saudi Arabia
| | - Ziyad Saeed Almalki
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16273, Saudi Arabia
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62223, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Sharma AK, Sharma A, Lal S, Kumar A, Yadav NK, Tabassum F, Sayeed Akhtar M, Tarique Imam M, Saeed Almalki Z, Mukherjee M. Dysbiosis versus diabesity: pathological signaling and promising therapeutic strategies. Drug Discov Today 2023; 28:103558. [PMID: 36948384 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2023.103558] [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: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
Abstract
A healthy life depends on the inseparable relationship between a host and the gut microbiota. A healthy gut microbiota regulates intestinal integrity, whereas an unbalanced gut microbiota contributes to junctional remodeling and leads to dysbiosis. Bacterial infiltration and dysbiosis are reported to activate a series of pathological cascades that trigger metabolic abnormalities, including diabesity. Conversely, recent studies revealed that the incidence of dysbiosis itself is fuelled by diabesity. In this review, we highlight the molecular aspects of multifaceted pathological signaling between dysbiosis and diabetes that could pave the way for new drug discovery. Moreover, to reinstate the gut microbiota and restrict the epidemic of dysbiosis and diabesity, we also scrutinize a promising therapeutic strategy that can challenge the pathological interlink. Teaser: Dysbiosis and diabesity are closely related and can influence each other. Dysbiosis can worsen diabesity, whereas diabesity can affect the gut microbiota. Thus, to prevent and treat diabesity, it is important to understand this complex interplay.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Arun K Sharma
- Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana 122413, India
| | - Akash Sharma
- Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana 122413, India; Joint second authors
| | - Samridhi Lal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana 122413, India; Joint second authors
| | - Ashish Kumar
- Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana 122413, India; Joint second authors.
| | - Nirmala K Yadav
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Indra Gandhi University, Meerpur Rewari, Haryana 122502, India; Joint second authors
| | - Fauzia Tabassum
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Buraydah Private College, Al Qassim 51418, Saudi Arabia
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohammad Tarique Imam
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
| | - Ziyad Saeed Almalki
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
| | - Monalisa Mukherjee
- Molecular Sciences and Engineering, Laboratory, Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303, India.
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Afzal O, Altamimi ASA, Alamri MA, Altharawi A, Alossaimi MA, Akhtar MS, Tabassum F, Almalki WH, Singh T. Resveratrol-Loaded Chia Seed Oil-Based Nanogel as an Anti-Inflammatory in Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis. Gels 2023; 9:gels9020131. [PMID: 36826301 PMCID: PMC9956310 DOI: 10.3390/gels9020131] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Natural anti-inflammatory nutraceuticals may be useful in preventing rheumatoid arthritis from worsening. Resveratrol (RV) and chia seed oil, having antioxidant potential, can assist in avoiding oxidative stress-related disorders. This investigation developed and evaluated resveratrol-loaded chia seed oil-based nanoemulsion (NE) gel formulations through in vitro and in vivo studies. The physical stability and in vitro drug permeability of the chosen formulations (NE1 to NE10) were studied. The optimized RV-loaded nanoemulsion (NE2) had droplets with an average size of 37.48 nm that were homogeneous in shape and had a zeta potential of -18 mV. RV-NE2, with a permeability of 98.21 ± 4.32 µg/cm2/h, was gelled with 1% carbopol-940P. A 28-day anti-arthritic assessment (body weight, paw edema, and levels of pro-inflammatory mediators including TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, and COX-2) following topical administration of RV-NE2 gel showed significant reversal of arthritic symptoms in arthritic Wistar rats induced by Freund's complete adjuvant injection. Therefore, RV-NE2 gel demonstrated the potential to achieve local therapeutic benefits in inflammatory arthritic conditions due to its increased topical bioavailability and balancing of pro-inflammatory mediators.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Obaid Afzal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +966-1158-86094
| | - Abdulamalik S. A. Altamimi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mubarak A. Alamri
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
| | - Ali Altharawi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
| | - Manal A. Alossaimi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
| | - Fauzia Tabassum
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Buraydah Private Colleges, Buraydah 51418, Saudi Arabia
| | - Waleed H. Almalki
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24382, Saudi Arabia
| | - Tanuja Singh
- Department of Botany, Patliputra University, Patna 800020, India
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Sharma AK, Mukherjee M, Kumar A, Sharma G, Tabassum F, Akhtar MS, Imam MT, Almalki ZS. Preliminary investigation on impact of intergenerational treatment of resveratrol endorses the development of 'super-pups'. Life Sci 2023; 314:121322. [PMID: 36574941 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.121322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Redox biology balances free radical generation and scavenging systems, whereas an imbalanced cellular redox can hasten the onset of various diseases and be regarded as a Pandora's box of ailments. The current study aims to assess the pathophysiological impact of intergenerational resveratrol treatment on diabetes-related cognitive and cardio-renal disorders. MATERIAL AND METHOD Diabetic rats of the first, second, and third generations were subjected to an intergenerational treatment of resveratrol (20 mg/kg/p.o./day) for 5 months. During this period, the second generation of animals (pups of the first generation) was produced. After the adulthood of second-generation rats, they used to produce third-generation rats. The rats of each generation were evaluated for physiological parameters (BMI, litter size, and life expectancy) and the pathological impact of streptozotocin (55 mg/kg/i.p.), cognitive dysfunctions, and cardio-renal injury. RESULTS The intergenerational treatment of resveratrol significantly reduced litter size and improved anthropometric parameters, life expectancy, and blood glucose levels in diabetic animals. Resveratrol treatment ameliorates oxidative stress as measured by increased serum nitrite/nitrate concentrations, SOD activity, reduced glutathione concentrations, total serum antioxidant capacity, and diminished serum TBARS level in diabetic animals. Furthermore, diabetic rats receiving intergenerational resveratrol treatment showed improved cognitive behaviour and cardio-renal functionality when compared to the disease control group. CONCLUSION The intergenerational treatment of resveratrol improved the physiological traits and vital abilities of the heart, kidney, and brain, which endorse its antioxidant potential. Surprisingly, resveratrol treatment increases the second and third generations' resistance to neurobehavioral changes, diabetes, and -associated cardio-renal dysfunction, implying that these generations are "super-pups."
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Arun K Sharma
- Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana 122413, India.
| | - Monalisa Mukherjee
- Molecular Sciences and Engineering Laboratory, Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303, India; Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303, India
| | - Ashish Kumar
- Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana 122413, India
| | - Gunjan Sharma
- Department of Pharmacology, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi 110017, India
| | - Fauzia Tabassum
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Buraydah Private College, Al Qassim 51418, Saudi Arabia
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohammad Tarique Imam
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
| | - Ziyad Saeed Almalki
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Akhtar MS, Hassan MQ, Siddiqui A, Alavudeen SS, Afzal O, Altamimi ASA, Rahman SO, Khurana M, Ahsan MJ, Sharma AK, Tabassum F. Levosimendan: mechanistic insight and its diverse future aspects in cardiac care. Acta Cardiol 2022; 78:170-187. [PMID: 36222590 DOI: 10.1080/00015385.2022.2115761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
Abstract
Inotropic agents are generally recommended to use in patients with acute decompensated heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) concurrent to end-organ dysfunction. However, due to certain pharmacological limitations like developing life threatening arrhythmia and tolerance, cannot be employed as much as needed. Meanwhile, Calcium ion (Ca2+) sensitisers exhibits their inotropic action by increasing the sensitivity of the cardiomyocyte to intracellular Ca2+ ion and have been reported as emerging therapeutic alternative in HF cases. Levosimendan (LEVO) is an inodilator and with its unique pharmacology justifying its use in a wide range of cardiac alterations in HF particularly in undergoing cardiac surgery. It is also reported to be better than classical inotropes in maintaining cardiac mechanical efficacy and reducing congestion in acute HF with hypotension. This review paper was designed to compile various evidence about basic pharmacology and potential clinical aspects of LEVO in cardiac surgery and other HF associated alterations. This will benefit directly to the researcher in initiating research and to fill the gaps in the area of thrust.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Md Quamrul Hassan
- Department of Pharmacology, SNS College of Pharmacy, Motihari, India
| | - Aisha Siddiqui
- Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
| | | | - Obaid Afzal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
| | - Abdulmalik S A Altamimi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
| | - Syed Obaidur Rahman
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, New Delhi, India
| | - Mallika Khurana
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, New Delhi, India
| | - Mohamed Jawed Ahsan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Maharishi Arvind College of Pharmacy, Jaipur, India
| | - Arun Kumar Sharma
- Department of Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Noida, India
| | - Fauzia Tabassum
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Akhtar MS, Hassan MQ, Afzal O, Altamimi ASA, Hassan MZ, Kumar A, Mohammad AAS, Tabassum F. Comparative efficacy of levosimendan, ramipril, and sacubitril/valsartan in isoproterenol induced experimental heart failure: a hemodynamic and molecular approach. Curr Mol Pharmacol 2022; 16:629-639. [PMID: 36121084 DOI: 10.2174/1874467215666220919104526] [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: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
OBJETIVE Cardiac ischemia related myocardial damage has been considered as a major reason of heart failure. We aimed to investigate the role of levosimendan (LEVO) in comparison to ramipril and sacubitril/valsartan (Sac/Val) in preventing the damage associated to isoproterenol (ISO) induced myocardial infarction. METHOD Myocardial infarction was induced by injecting subcutaneous isoproterenol (5 mg/kg once for 7 consecutive days) to establish experimental heart failure model. Simultaneously, LEVO (1 mg/kg/day), ramipril (3mg/kg/day) and Sac/Val (68 mg/kg/day) suspension were administered orally for four weeks. RESULTS We observed a significant correlation between ISO induced ischemia with cardiac remodeling and alterations in myocardial architecture. LEVO, ramipril, and Sac/Val significantly prevented lipid peroxidation, damage of antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione and thioredoxin reductase. We also observed their ameliorative effects in cardiac hypertrophy of myocardium evidenced by reduced heart weight to body weight ratio and transforming growth factor β related collagen deposition. LEVO, ramipril, and Sac/Val also maintained cardiac biomarkers like lactate dehydrogenase, creatine kinase-MB, brain natriuretic peptide and cardiac Troponin-I indicating reduced myocardial damage that further demonstrated by histopathological examination. Decreased sarcoplasmic endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ATPase2a and sodium-calcium exchanger-1 protein depletion after LEVO, ramipril, and Sac/Val adminisreration indicated improved Ca2+ homeostasis during myocardial contractility. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that LEVO have comparable effects to ramipril, and Sac/Val in preventing myocardial damage via balancing oxidant-antioxidant system, decreased collagen deposition, reduced myocardial stress as well as improved Ca2+ homeostasis during myocardial contractility.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha-62529 (Saudi Arabia)
| | - Md Quamrul Hassan
- Department of Pharmacology, SNS College of Pharmacy, Motihari, Bihar, India
| | - Obaid Afzal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, 11942, (Saudi Arabia)
| | - Abdulmalik S A Altamimi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, 11942, (Saudi Arabia)
| | - Mohd Zaheen Hassan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha-62529 (Saudi Arabia)
| | - Arun Kumar
- Department of Pharmacology, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Noida-125, Uttar Pradesh-201301 (India)
| | | | - Fauzia Tabassum
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Buraydah Private College, Al Qassim-51418 (Saudi Arabia)
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Shaik Alavudeen S, Basharat V, Khaled Bahamdan A, Easwaran V, Khaled Bahamdan G, Akhtar MS, Alshahrani S, Alqahtani A, Venkatesan K. Knowledge, attitude and preparedness of healthcare students toward basic life support at King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Clin Exp Hypertens 2022; 44:634-640. [PMID: 35922057 DOI: 10.1080/10641963.2022.2103145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Worldwide, millions of people die of sudden cardiac arrest every year. A well-timed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) increases the possibility of survival by two- to fourfolds. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and preparedness of health care students toward basic life support (BLS) at King Khalid University. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among the health care students of King Khalid University from August to October 2020. Data were collected using a pretested, semi-structured questionnaire and the data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. RESULRS The total number of participants was 346. Overall, the participant's knowledge regarding the BLS was inadequate. Majority of the participants were not aware of the acronyms used in BLS. The level of education has a significant impact on the knowledge, whereas gender has no significant impact on the knowledge. The answers to the attitude and the preparedness items were also not satisfying. Lack of knowledge is one of the common reasons for not performing BLS. Periodical training program and refresher courses were the most recommended methods to increase the knowledge toward the BLS. CONCLUSION It is evident from the current study that there is a lack of knowledge and preparedness toward BLS among most health care students. It is recommended to incorporate more BLS training and refresher courses in the health care college curricula.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Viqar Basharat
- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
| | | | - Vigneshwaran Easwaran
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
| | - Ghadah Khaled Bahamdan
- Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
| | - Sultan Alshahrani
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
| | - Ali Alqahtani
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
| | | |
Collapse
|
20
|
Akhtar MS, Tripathi PH, Pandey A, Ciji A. Transgenerational effects of β-glucan on thermal tolerance, growth performance, and immune gene expression of endangered cyprinid Tor putitora progeny. J Therm Biol 2021; 102:103120. [PMID: 34863483 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2021.103120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
Abstract
Nutritional programming signifies a process in which broodstock feeding approaches have long-term effects on the subsequent progeny. The present study aimed to elucidate whether supplementing golden mahseer, Tor putitora broodstock diets with β-glucan affects progeny growth performance, survival, thermal tolerance, and non-specific immunity. Initially, the growth performance of progeny produced from brooders fed with different levels of β-glucan was non-significant. However, on the 15th and 35th DPH, the maximum weight was observed in fry obtained from the brooders fed with 0.5% followed by 1.0% β-glucan. Furthermore, on 50th DPH, significantly higher weight was registered in the fry from the 0.5% β-glucan fed group while 1.0% β-glucan group had no transgenerational effect on growth. The condition factor of fry obtained from golden mahseer brooders fed with a 0.5% β-glucan diet was greater than the control and 1.0% β-glucan fed group. On the other hand, we did not find any significant transgenerational influence of β-glucan on the survival of the progeny. The thermal tolerance of fry produced from brooders fed with β-glucan was significantly modulated at both end-points (CTmax and CTmin). Expression of interleukin-1β was significantly up-regulated in fry obtained from β-glucan fed brooders. In contrast, the expression level of tumor necrosis factor-α was significantly higher only in fry produced from 1.0% β-glucan fed brooders. The expression of immunoglobulin light chain and serum amyloid A gene was significantly higher in fry produced from 0.5% β-glucan fed brooders. Overall results suggest that the dietary provisioning of β-glucan in golden mahseer brooders can be a strategy to produce healthy and robust fry in captivity for stock enhancement and conservation programs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M S Akhtar
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India.
| | - Priyanka H Tripathi
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India
| | - Anupam Pandey
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India
| | - A Ciji
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India.
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Akhtar MS, Tripathi PH, Pandey A, Ciji A. β-glucan modulates non-specific immune gene expression, thermal tolerance and elicits disease resistance in endangered Tor putitora fry challenged with Aeromonas salmonicida. Fish Shellfish Immunol 2021; 119:154-162. [PMID: 34597814 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2021.09.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
An eight-week feeding trial was performed to assess the effect of different dietary levels (0, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5%) of β-glucan (sourced from Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on growth, survival, immunological parameters (immune gene expression, lysozyme, and antiprotease), total antioxidant status, thermal tolerance, and disease resistance of Tor putitora fry. Feeding of moderate doses (0.5 and 1.0%) of β-glucan significantly improved survival but not weight gain percentage as compared to that received unsupplemented control and highest dose (1.5%) of glucan. Supplementation of β-glucan in diets differentially influenced the mRNA expression of cytokine and other immune genes. For instance, transcripts of cytokines such as tnf-α and il-1β were significantly upregulated, while ifn-γ and il-10 were unaffected by β-glucan intake. Also, the relative mRNA expression of tlr-5 and hepcidin1 along with lysozyme and antiprotease activities were remained largely unchanged by dietary glucan administration. In contrast, β-glucan induced mRNA expression of defensin1 and c3 while decreased the transcript level of mhc-1. On the other hand, dietary inclusion of β-glucan markedly improved total antioxidant levels and extended the thermal tolerance limits at both the ends, as shown by increased CTmax and lower CTmin than the control group. After feeding β-glucan for eight weeks, the fish were bath challenged with a bacterial pathogen, Aeromonas salmonicida. The challenge study results revealed that β-glucan intake improved most of the studied immune parameters, resulting in lower mortality. Overall, dietary inclusion of β-glucan (0.5-1.0%) was efficient in improving the immune responses, thermal tolerance, and disease resistance of T. putitora fry.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M S Akhtar
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India
| | - Priyanka H Tripathi
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India
| | - Anupam Pandey
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India
| | - Alexander Ciji
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India.
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Akhtar MS, Tripathi PH, Rajesh M, Pandey A, Kamalam BS, Ciji A. Molecular characterization of non-specific immune genes of endangered golden mahseer (Tor putitora) and their expression during embryonic and larval development. Fish Shellfish Immunol 2021; 118:119-146. [PMID: 34289423 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2021.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
The present study was undertaken to characterize and analyze the expression of non-specific immune genes to get an insight into the early immune status of endangered golden mahseer. In this study, the full-length mRNA sequence of IFNγ, TNFα, C3, and IL10 was 927, 1409, 5125 and 1177 bp with an ORF of 558, 765, 4938, and 540 bp, encoding a putative protein of 185, 254, 1645, and 179 amino acid residues, respectively. The deduced amino acid sequences of these genes shared highly conserved structures with those from other cyprinids. Ontogenic real-time qPCR results indicated that expression of IFNγ and TNFα was lower until the morula stage and increased from blastula stage and found maximum at the organogenesis stage. Expression of the C3 gene was lower until the gastrula stage, followed by a linear increase from organogenesis to the pre-metamorphosis stage. The expression of IL10 was significantly lower during early developmental stages (till gastrula stage) and reached maximum at organogenesis. The level of IL1β was found maximum in unfertilized eggs and remained elevated till the morula stage. TLR4 expression remained lower during the initial developmental stages and reached the maximum at the organogenesis stage. The expression level of defensin1 was substantially low until the organogenesis stage. In comparison, hepcidin1 was found considerably high until the blastula stage and remained significantly lower during later stages of development. Overall, the data generated improves knowledge on the immune status of endangered golden mahseer during embryonic and larval development, which may help develop effective immunomodulatory interventions during nursery rearing of golden mahseer to produce fry with better fitness.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M S Akhtar
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal-263136, Uttarakhand, India.
| | - Priyanka H Tripathi
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal-263136, Uttarakhand, India
| | - Manchi Rajesh
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal-263136, Uttarakhand, India
| | - Anupam Pandey
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal-263136, Uttarakhand, India
| | - Biju Sam Kamalam
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal-263136, Uttarakhand, India
| | - A Ciji
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal-263136, Uttarakhand, India
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Khurana M, Rahman SO, Agarwal S, Akhtar MS, Aldughaim M, Pottoo FH, Najmi AK. Structural Proteomics: Detection of Neurodegenerative Protein Modifications. Curr Protein Pept Sci 2021; 22:641-655. [PMID: 34719370 DOI: 10.2174/1389203722666211029101002] [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: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
For decades now, neurodegenerative disorders have been explored, but their prompt detection is still very strenuous due to the complexity of the brain. This entails the demand for identification and development of clinical biomarkers in order to comply with the criteria of precision, specificity and repeatability. The use of rapidly evolving technologies such as mass spectrometry (MS) in proteomics has opened new ways to speed up the discovery of biomarkers, both for diagnostic and prognostic purposes. The wide range of possibilities for the detection of differentially expressed proteins in specific diseases has been opened by several novel proteomic techniques such as cross-linking mass spectrometry, hydrogen-deuterium exchange mass spectrometry, protein foot printing and more. Still, much research is required to give a deep insight into the complex system of the brain and its related disorders for unraveling prognostic and diagnostic biomarkers, which can be used to either enhance a certain function of our brain or to cure a particular disease/disorder. This review summarizes the latest developments in neuroproteomics and analyzes existing and potential directions for the discovery of biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mallika Khurana
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062. India
| | - Syed Obaidur Rahman
- Pharmaceutical Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062. India
| | - Shivani Agarwal
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062. India
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha. Saudi Arabia
| | | | - Faheem Hyder Pottoo
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O.BOX 1982, Damman 31441. Saudi Arabia
| | - Abul Kalam Najmi
- Pharmaceutical Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062. India
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Khurana M, Rahman SO, Najmi AK, Pottoo FH, Akhtar MS. Application of Contemporary Neuroproteomic Techniques in Unravelling Neurological Disorders. Curr Protein Pept Sci 2021; 21:1146-1163. [PMID: 33148155 DOI: 10.2174/1389203721666201104130135] [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: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Decades of research has stunned us with the very distinctive anatomy and physiology of our brain, and on the other hand, its complexity has always posed great difficulty in treating its dysfunction or damage. Understanding the brain under normal and, particularly in the diseased state, has always been very challenging and would have been impossible without proteomics. Neuroproteomic techniques have been extensively used for unraveling both dynamics and content of the proteome of our nervous system. This modern-day investigation and quantification of protein concentration and expression have given us a platform that enhances our knowledge on disease-associated processes and pathways modification and also leads to the identification of possible biomarkers that can be therapeutically targeted. With an increased interest in identifying and targeting possible biomarkers, this article focuses on describing applications of the much discussed neuroproteomics, with a significant role in the disease pathogenesis of some very common neurological disorders. This article will collectively discuss the use and relevance of neuroproteomics in a range of neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and psychiatric disorders. We have also attempted to present the current successes and failures of the neuroproteomics approach on the results obtained from different clinical studies that targeted biomarkers associated with any particular neurological disorder.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mallika Khurana
- Tsukuba Life Science Innovation, School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1 Chome-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
| | - Syed Obaidur Rahman
- Pharmaceutical Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India
| | - Abul Kalam Najmi
- Pharmaceutical Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India
| | - Faheem Hyder Pottoo
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O.BOX 1982, Damman, 31441, Saudi Arabia
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Ciji A, Akhtar MS, Tripathi PH, Pandey A, Rajesh M, Kamalam BS. Dietary soy lecithin augments antioxidative defense and thermal tolerance but fails to modulate non-specific immune genes in endangered golden mahseer (Tor putitora) fry. Fish Shellfish Immunol 2021; 109:34-40. [PMID: 33285169 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2020.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
A 70-day experiment was carried out to assess the effect of different levels (0, 1 and 2%) of soy lecithin in the diet on growth, survival, antioxidant defense markers, immune gene expression and thermal tolerance limits of golden mahseer, Tor putitora fry. Percentage weight gain, specific growth rate (SGR %) and survival of mahseer fed lecithin supplemented diets were not significantly different from those of the control group. Also, the mRNA expression levels of different immune related genes such as tnfα, il-1β, il-10, complement-3, interferon-gamma (ifnγ) and tlr4 were unaffected by dietary lecithin supplementation. Nevertheless, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity was significantly greater in the lecithin-fed groups than the control fish. The glutathione-S-transferase (GST) activity was exceptionally high in the 2% lecithin supplemented group compared to the rest two groups. This increase in antioxidant status with dietary lecithin supplementation, however, was not reflected in the whole body malonaldehyde (MDA) levels, as it did not vary significantly among the dietary groups. Importantly, dietary inclusion of soy lecithin significantly increased upper thermal tolerance limits as evidenced by higher CTmax and LTmax values. Likewise, golden mahseer fry fed with lecithin supplemented diets (both 1 and 2%) registered significantly lower critical and lethal thermal minimum (CTmin and LTmin) values than the control group, indicating higher cold tolerance capacity. Our results thus demonstrate that the dietary inclusion of soy lecithin could enhance the upper and lower thermal tolerance limits and antioxidant status of golden mahseer fry and failed to enhance immune related gene expression.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alexander Ciji
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India
| | - M S Akhtar
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India.
| | - Priyanka H Tripathi
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India
| | - Anupam Pandey
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India
| | - Manchi Rajesh
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India
| | - Biju Sam Kamalam
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Alavudeen SS, Asiri AA, Fageeh SA, Aljarie AA, Iqbal MJ, Khan NA, Tabassum F, Rahamathulla M, Hani U, Akhtar MS. Evaluation of Antibiotic Prescribing Practices and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Patterns in Urinary Tract Related Infectious Diseases in Pediatric Patients. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:740106. [PMID: 35004535 PMCID: PMC8734635 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.740106] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Complications of urinary tract infections (UTIs) like kidney failure and septicaemia develop once infections spread from the upper urinary tract to other parts of the body by haematogenous dissemination and they pose great health and economic burden to the countries. This retrospective study was conducted among 132 patients with bacterial UTIs in the inpatient department of tertiary care hospital in Abha, Saudi Arabia. During the study period, Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Klebsiella pneumonia (K. pneumonia) along with other 15 different bacteria were isolated. A significant difference (P < 0.05) was observed between the male and female children population in different age groups. We observed fever (84.09%) as a major symptom (P < 0.05), and seizure (9%) was reported as a major concomitant condition among UTI cases. Around 31.82% of E. coli was found to be the most common uropathogens in pediatric cases followed by 25% in K. pneumoniae. E. coli was observed to be more susceptible (92.86%) to amikacin, ceftriaxone, levofloxacin, ertapenem, gentamycin, meropenem, piperacillin-tazobactam, tigecycline, and ceftazidime. However, meropenem, tigecycline, and amikacin were observed to be effective in 100% of cases of K. pneumoniae. Meanwhile, cephalosporins were the most commonly prescribed drug category among different classes of drugs. Almost 99% of pediatric cases, based on their age, were admitted to the ward, and drugs were administered intravenously. We concluded that microbiology laboratory evidence on the causative organisms and choice of treatment together allows tailoring appropriate treatment regimens in conjunction with clinical experiences.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sirajudeen S Alavudeen
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
| | - Anas Ali Asiri
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
| | | | - Ahmed Abdoh Aljarie
- Department of Paediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Abha Maternity and Children Hospital, Abha, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mir Javid Iqbal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, United States
| | - Noohu Abdulla Khan
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
| | - Fauzia Tabassum
- Department of Pharmacology, Santosh Medical College and Hospital, Ghaziabad, India
| | - Mohamed Rahamathulla
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
| | - Umme Hani
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Hassan MQ, Akhtar MS, Afzal O, Hussain I, Akhtar M, Haque SE, Najmi AK. Edaravone and benidipine protect myocardial damage by regulating mitochondrial stress, apoptosis signalling and cardiac biomarkers against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity. Clin Exp Hypertens 2019; 42:381-392. [DOI: 10.1080/10641963.2019.1676770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Md Quamrul Hassan
- Department of Pharmacology (Ilmul Advia), Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
| | - Obaid Afzal
- Department of Pharmaceutical chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
| | - Ibraheem Hussain
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
| | - Mohd Akhtar
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
| | - Syed Ehtaishamul Haque
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
| | - Abul Kalam Najmi
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Sagadevan S, Marlinda AR, Johan MR, Umar A, Fouad H, Alothman OY, Khaled U, Akhtar MS, Shahid MM. Reduced graphene/nanostructured cobalt oxide nanocomposite for enhanced electrochemical performance of supercapacitor applications. J Colloid Interface Sci 2019; 558:68-77. [PMID: 31585223 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2019.09.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2019] [Revised: 09/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
We demonstrate the preparation of nanostructures cobalt oxide/reduced graphene oxide (Co3O4/rGO) nanocomposites by a simple one-step cost-effective hydrothermal technique for possible electrode materials in supercapacitor application. The X-ray diffraction patterns were employed to confirm the nanocomposite crystal system of Co3O4/rGO by demonstrating the existence of normal cubic spinel structure of Co3O4 in the matrix of Co3O4/rGO nanocomposite. FTIR and FT-Raman studies manifested the structural behaviour and quality of prepared Co3O4/rGO nanocomposite. The optical properties of the nanocomposite Co3O4/rGO have been investigated by UV absorption spectra. The SEM/TEM images showed that the Co3O4 nanoparticles in the Co3O4/rGO nanocomposites were covered over the surface of the rGO sheets. The electrical properties were analyzed in terms of real and imaginary permittivity, dielectric loss and AC conductivity. The electrocatalytic activities of synthesized Co3O4/rGO nanocomposites were determined by cyclic voltammetry and charge-discharge cycle to evaluate the supercapacitive performance. The specific capacitance of 754 Fg-1 was recorded for Co3O4/rGO nanocomposite based electrode in three electrode cell system. The electrode material exhibited an acceptable capability and excellent long-term cyclic stability by maintaining 96% after 1000 continuous cycles. These results showed that the prepared sample could be an ideal candidate for high-energy application as electrode materials. The synthesized Co3O4/rGO nanocomposite is a versatile material and can be used in various application such as fuel cells, electrochemical sensors, gas sensors, solar cells, and photocatalysis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Suresh Sagadevan
- Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya, Malaysia.
| | - A R Marlinda
- Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya, Malaysia
| | - Mohd Rafie Johan
- Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya, Malaysia
| | - Ahmad Umar
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts and Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia.
| | - H Fouad
- Applied Medical Science Dept., Community College, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Helwan University, Egypt
| | - Othman Y Alothman
- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Usama Khaled
- Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Energy Engineering, Aswan University, Aswan 81528, Egypt
| | - M S Akhtar
- New and Renewable Energy Materials Development Center (NewREC), Chonbuk National University, Jeonbuk 56332, Republic of Korea.
| | - M M Shahid
- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), 59990 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Javid MA, Abbas G, Waqas MY, Basit MA, Asif M, Akhtar MS, Masood S, Saleem MU, Qamar SH, Kiani FA. Evaluation of Comparative Effect of Feed Additive of Allium Sativum and Zingeber Officinale on Bird Growth and Histomorphometric Characteristics of Small Intestine in Broilers. Braz J Poult Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2019-0993] [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: 11/22/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- MA Javid
- Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan
| | - G Abbas
- Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences, Pakistan
| | - MY Waqas
- Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan
| | - MA Basit
- Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan
| | - M Asif
- University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pakistan
| | - MS Akhtar
- Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan
| | - S Masood
- University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pakistan
| | - MU Saleem
- Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan
| | - SH Qamar
- Sichuan Agricultural University, China
| | - FA Kiani
- Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Iqbal R, Akhtar MS, Hassan MQ, Jairajpuri Z, Akhtar M, Najmi AK. Pitavastatin ameliorates myocardial damage by preventing inflammation and collagen deposition via reduced free radical generation in isoproterenol-induced cardiomyopathy. Clin Exp Hypertens 2018; 41:434-443. [PMID: 30192645 DOI: 10.1080/10641963.2018.1501059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
Abstract
Pitavastatin inhibits 3 hydroxy 3 methyl glutaryl coenzyme A (HMGCoA) reductase enzyme, preventing cholesterol synthesis along with elevating high density apolipoprotein A1 (Apo-A1). The present study was designed to evaluate cardioprotective potential of pitavastatin at 1 mg/kg/day and 3 mg/kg/day dose for 14 days in low dose isoproterenol (ISO) (5 mg/kg/day for 7 consecutive days) induced myocardial damage. ISO administration induced significant reduction in endogenous antioxidant enzymes like reduced glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and raised thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) indicating activated lipid peroxidation. Along with this, a significant increase in level of cardiac injury biomarkers vie, creatine kinase (CK-MB), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), aspartate amino transferase (AST), tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) and transforming growth factor (TGF-β) as well as brain natriuretic peptide (BNP). Histological examination also revealed marked myocardial tissue damage in ISO treated rats. However, pretreatment with pitavastatin (3 mg/kg/day) significantly maintained nearly normal levels of cardiac biomarkers and oxidant antioxidant status as well as lipid peroxidation in ISO induced MI rats. Cardiac histological assessment and infarct size assessment also showed marked reduction in myocardial architecture alteration including infarct size as well as collagen deposition by pitavastatin that strongly supported biochemical findings. These observations strongly corroborate that pitavastatin prevents myocardial damages via up regulation of endogenous oxidants along with its hypocholesterolemic activity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ramsha Iqbal
- a Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy , Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi , India
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- b Department of Clinical Pharmacy , Ambo University , Ambo , Ethiopia
| | - Md Quamrul Hassan
- c Department of Ilmul Advia-Pharmacology , Faculty of Unani Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University , Aligarh , India
| | - Zeeba Jairajpuri
- d Department of Pathology, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi , India
| | - Mohd Akhtar
- a Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy , Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi , India
| | - Abul Kalam Najmi
- a Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy , Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi , India
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Imran M, Hassan MQ, Akhtar MS, Rahman O, Akhtar M, Najmi AK. Sacubitril and valsartan protect from experimental myocardial infarction by ameliorating oxidative damage in Wistar rats. Clin Exp Hypertens 2018; 41:62-69. [PMID: 29595329 DOI: 10.1080/10641963.2018.1441862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Sacubitril (SAC), a neprilysin inhibitor prevent degradation of neprilysin and activate cGMP signaling pathways leading to rise in blood volume concurrent to blood pressure by means of vasoactive peptides, adrenomedullin, and bradykinin. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-ischemic effects of SAC through inhibiting neprilysin in isoproterenol (ISO) induced myocardial infarction (MI) in Wistar albino rats. ISO (85 mg/kg) was injected subcutaneously at the end of 14 days pre-treatment with SAC and valsartan (VAL). RESULT Biochemical investigation revealed that SAC along with VAL significantly prevented the antioxidant enzymes (SOD, Catalase, GR, GPx, GST, and GSH) degradation and malondialdehyde (MDA) induced by ISO intoxication in Wistar rats. Along with this, cardiac biomarkers (LDH, CK-MB, ALT, AST, and ALP) were also significantly ameliorated by SACand VAL in ISO-treated rats. Concurrently, decreased infarction area (IA)and marked reduction in myofibril damage by SACand VAL further supported its protective benefits in MI. CONCLUSION Taken together, the results suggest that inhibition of enzyme neprilysin alleviated the ISO induces myocardial damage mediated by its strong antioxidant potential.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mohd Imran
- a Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy , Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi , India
| | - Md Quamrul Hassan
- a Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy , Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi , India.,b Department of Pharmacology (Ilmul Advia), Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College , Aligarh Muslim University , Uttar Pradesh , India
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- a Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy , Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi , India.,c School of Allied Health Science , Sharda University , Uttar Pradesh , India
| | - Obaid Rahman
- a Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy , Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi , India
| | - M Akhtar
- a Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy , Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi , India
| | - Abul Kalam Najmi
- a Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy , Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi , India
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Akhtar MJ, Khan AA, Ali Z, Dewangan RP, Rafi M, Hassan MQ, Akhtar MS, Siddiqui AA, Partap S, Pasha S, Yar MS. Synthesis of stable benzimidazole derivatives bearing pyrazole as anticancer and EGFR receptor inhibitors. Bioorg Chem 2018; 78:158-169. [PMID: 29571113 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2018.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [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: 11/18/2017] [Revised: 02/04/2018] [Accepted: 03/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Abstract
A new series of benzimidazole linked pyrazole derivatives were synthesized by cyclocondensation reaction through one-pot multicomponent reaction in absolute ethanol. All the synthesized compounds were tested for their in vitro anticancer activities on five human cancer cell lines including MCF-7, HaCaT, MDA-MB231, A549 and HepG2. EGFR receptor inhibitory activities were carried out for all the compounds. Majority of the compounds showed potent antiproliferative activity against the tested cancer cell lines. Compound 5a showed the most effective activity against the lungs cancer cell lines (IC50 = 2.2 µM) and EGFR binding (IC50 = 0.97 µM) affinity as compared to other members of the series. Compound 5a inhibited growth of A549 cancer cells by inducing a strong G2/M phase arrest. In addition, same compound inhibited growth of A549 cancer cells by inducing apoptosis. In molecular docking studies compound 5a was bound to the active pocket of the EGFR (PDB 1M17) with five key hydrogen bonds and two π-π interaction with binding energies ΔG = -34.581 Kcal/mol.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Md Jawaid Akhtar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (Formerly Faculty of Pharmacy), Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi 110062, India
| | - Ahsan Ahmed Khan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (Formerly Faculty of Pharmacy), Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi 110062, India
| | - Zulphikar Ali
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (Formerly Faculty of Pharmacy), Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi 110062, India
| | | | - Md Rafi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (Formerly Faculty of Pharmacy), Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi 110062, India
| | - Md Quamrul Hassan
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (Formerly Faculty of Pharmacy), Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi 110062, India
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (Formerly Faculty of Pharmacy), Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi 110062, India
| | - Anees Ahmad Siddiqui
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (Formerly Faculty of Pharmacy), Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi 110062, India
| | - Sangh Partap
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (Formerly Faculty of Pharmacy), Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi 110062, India
| | - Santosh Pasha
- Lab no 405, Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi, India
| | - M Shahar Yar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (Formerly Faculty of Pharmacy), Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi 110062, India.
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Sharma P, Akhtar MS, Singh AK, Das P, Sarma D. Histomorphological changes in digestive tract of golden mahseer (Tor putitora) during different developmental stages. Fish Physiol Biochem 2016; 42:1681-1698. [PMID: 27315219 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-016-0249-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2015] [Accepted: 06/05/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
Abstract
Histomorphological changes in digestive tract of golden mahseer (Tor putitora) were examined in larvae [starting from hatching to 45 days post-hatching (dph)], fry, fingerling, and adult. Digestive tract appeared during hatching, on the dorsal side of yolk sac, as a straight tube with a narrow lumen. Mouth opening and appearance of liver and pancreas were observed at 2 dph, and subsequently anal opening, appearance of goblet cells in esophagus, and posterior intestine were evident at 3 dph. The remodeling of oral cavity in terms of epithelial stratification, appearance of taste buds, and goblet cells were observed in a window of 4-5 dph. Intestinal folding was found to be initiated at 8 dph. From 12 to 45 dph, thickening of oral and esophageal mucosal/extramucosal layers, increase in intestinal folding, increases in the density of goblet cells in entire gut were observed. Within the same time window, other histological changes such as disappearance of vacuoles in liver, and abundance of zymogen granules in pancreas were also observed. Supranuclear vesicles in mid-to-posterior intestine were found to be prominent from first feeding to 45 dph; however, this phenomenon was no longer evident in fry and fingerling. Overall, the increase in intestinal folding and complexity of extramucosal layer were found to be continuous from the first appearance to adult, and this inferred the fact that the nutritional physiology, in terms of digestion and assimilation, progressively changes throughout the life stages of golden mahseer. Findings of this study will, therefore, help in preparing diets for different life stages of this fish, and in addition, the present information widens the understanding of digestive physiology of golden mahseer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Prakash Sharma
- Environmental Fish Biology and Nutrient Profiling Laboratory, ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (DCFR), Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
| | - M S Akhtar
- Environmental Fish Biology and Nutrient Profiling Laboratory, ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (DCFR), Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
| | - A K Singh
- Environmental Fish Biology and Nutrient Profiling Laboratory, ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (DCFR), Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
| | - Partha Das
- Environmental Fish Biology and Nutrient Profiling Laboratory, ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (DCFR), Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
| | - Debajit Sarma
- Environmental Fish Biology and Nutrient Profiling Laboratory, ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (DCFR), Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, 263136, India.
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Sarma D, Das R, Akhtar MS, Ciji A, Sharma NK, Singh AK. Morpho-histological and ultra architectural changes during early development of endangered golden mahseer Tor putitora. J Fish Biol 2016; 89:2038-2054. [PMID: 27500786 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.13109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2015] [Accepted: 07/01/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
Abstract
Ultrastructural and histological changes in the embryonic and larval surface during ontogenesis of the endangered golden mahseer Tor putitora is studied here for the first time. Embryonic development was completed 91-92 h after fertilization at an ambient temperature of 23° ± 1° C (mean ± s.d.). The gastrula stage was characterized by presence of the Kupffer's vesicle, notochord, ectoderm and endoderm cells. Primordial germ cells were clearly identifiable from c. 55 h post-fertilization at the organogenesis stage. Mean total length of newly hatched larvae was 7·0 ± 0·5 mm. Scanning electron microscopy of newly hatched larvae demonstrated vitelline arteries, microridged epithelial cells and mucous gland openings over much of the body surface. Eye, oral cavity, pharyngeal arches, heart, intestinal loop, prosencephalon, cephalic vesicle and nasal epithelium were clearly distinguished in 3 day old hatched individuals. In 6 day old individuals, caudal-fin rays and internal organs were evident. The dorsal fin became prominent at this stage and larvae began swimming at the surface. The reserved yolk material was totally absorbed 8-11 days after hatching and larvae began feeding exogenously. Tor putitora exhibited a longer early developmental period than other cyprinids reared at similar temperatures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- D Sarma
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, 263136, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
| | - R Das
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, 263136, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
| | - M S Akhtar
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, 263136, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India.
| | - A Ciji
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, 263136, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
| | - N K Sharma
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, 263136, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
- Department of Zoology, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Tehri Campus Badshahithaul, Tehri Garhwal, 249199, India
| | - A K Singh
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, 263136, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Hassan MQ, Akhtar MS, Akhtar M, Ali J, Haque SE, Najmi AK. Edaravone, a potent free radical scavenger and a calcium channel blocker attenuate isoproterenol induced myocardial infarction by suppressing oxidative stress, apoptotic signaling and ultrastructural damage. Ther Adv Cardiovasc Dis 2016; 10:214-23. [PMID: 26868288 PMCID: PMC5942626 DOI: 10.1177/1753944716630653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES In the present study, we investigated whether combination therapy of low-dose benidipine with the potent free radical scavenger edaravone has a cardioprotective effect against isoproterenol (ISO)-induced myocardial infarction (MI) in Wistar rats. METHODS Rats were pretreated with concurrent doses of benidipine and edaravone (1 μg/kg/day + 1 mg/kg/day and 3 μg/kg/day + 3 mg/kg/day) by intravenous (i.v.) and intraperitoneal (i.p.) routes respectively for 28 days, followed by MI induction using ISO (85 mg/kg) by subcutaneous route for two days at 24 h intervals. After the treatment period, blood was withdrawn and the heart was preserved for biochemical estimations. RESULTS The activities of the cardiac biomarkers (lactate dehydrogenase and creatine kinase-MB), and the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) significantly increased, while antioxidant markers (reduced glutathione, catalase, superoxidase dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase) were significantly decreased in the ISO intoxicated group compared with the control group. Moreover, the level of C-reactive protein (CRP) and Caspase-3 activity significantly increased in ISO-intoxicated group. An ultrastructure study was also carried out. Pretreatment with a combination of benidipine and edaravone significantly attenuated the activities of the cardiac biomarkers and the level of MDA, and significantly increased the antioxidant markers compared with the ISO-intoxicated group. Furthermore, pretreatment with the combination of benidipine and edaravone significantly decreased the level of CRP and Caspase-3 activity as compared to the ISO-treated group. The ultrastructure study of myocardium revealed that pretreated groups preserved the mitochondrial shape, the membrane and its internal structures. CONCLUSION Taken together these results suggest that the combination of benidipine and edaravone showed significant protective effect in ISO-induced MI.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Md Quamrul Hassan
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
| | - Md Sayeed Akhtar
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
| | - Mohd Akhtar
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
| | - Javed Ali
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
| | | | - Abul Kalam Najmi
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Kumar N, Ambasankar K, Krishnani KK, Kumar P, Akhtar MS, Bhushan S, Minhas PS. Dietary pyridoxine potentiates thermal tolerance, heat shock protein and protect against cellular stress of Milkfish (Chanos chanos) under endosulfan-induced stress. Fish Shellfish Immunol 2016; 55:407-414. [PMID: 27288993 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2016.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2016] [Revised: 06/01/2016] [Accepted: 06/07/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
Abstract
We herein report the protective role of pyridoxine in enhancing thermal tolerance of Milkfish Chanos chanos reared under endosulfan-induced stress. Four isocaloric and isonitrogenous diets were prepared with graded levels of pyridoxine (0, 50, 75 and 100 mg/kg). Two hundred and twenty five fishes were randomly distributed into four treatment groups in triplicate, reared under endosulfan-treated water, which were fed with pyridoxine supplemented diet, while the negative control group was reared without endosulfan-treatment and control fed. The concentration of endosulfan in treated water was maintained at a level of 1/40th of LC50 i.e. 0.52 μg/L. Dietary pyridoxine supplementation had significant (p < 0.01) effect on temperature tolerance viz. CTmax (Critical temperature maxima), LTmax (Lethal temperature maxima), CTmin (Critical temperature minima) and LTmin (Lethal temperature minima) of milkfish. The positive correlation was observed between CT max and LTmax (Y = -1.54 + 15.6x, R(2), 0.943) as well as CTmin and LTmin (Y = -1.44 + 1.021x, R(2), 0.941). At the end of the thermal tolerance study, antioxidative status and HSP 70 were significantly reduced in pyridoxine supplemented groups, whereas brain AChE was significantly (p < 0.01) elevated compared to positive and negative control. It is concluded that CTmax, LTmax, CTmin and LTmin, antioxidative status, neurotransmitter enzyme and HSP 70 strengthened the enhancement of thermal tolerance of Milkfish.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Neeraj Kumar
- ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Baramati, Pune 413115, India.
| | - K Ambasankar
- ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai 600028, India
| | - K K Krishnani
- ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Baramati, Pune 413115, India
| | - Prem Kumar
- ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai 600028, India
| | - M S Akhtar
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Uttarakhand 263136, India
| | - Shashi Bhushan
- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai 400061, India
| | - P S Minhas
- ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Baramati, Pune 413115, India
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Chabert P, Akhtar MS, Jabeen Q, Delecolle J, Heintz D, Garo E, Hamburger M, Auger C, Lugnier C, Kim HJ, Oak MH, Schini-Kerth VB. Endothelium-independent vasorelaxant effect of a Berberis orthobotrys root extract via inhibition of phosphodiesterases in the porcine coronary artery. Phytomedicine 2016; 23:793-799. [PMID: 27288914 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2016.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 01/05/2015] [Revised: 04/04/2016] [Accepted: 04/05/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Berberis orthobotrys Bien ex Aitch. (Berberidaceae) is a plant indigenous of Pakistan that is locally used for the treatment of hypertension. HYPOTHESIS This study evaluated the vasoactive properties of a Berberis orthobotrys root extract and its fractions, and investigated the role of the endothelium and the underlying mechanism. STUDY DESIGN An aqueous methanolic extract of Berberis orthobotrys roots was prepared and submitted to a multi-step liquid-liquid fractionation with solvents of increasing polarity. Vascular reactivity of the different fractions was assessed using porcine coronary artery rings either with or without endothelium, and in the presence or absence of specific pharmacological tools. The ability of Berberis orthobotrys extracts to affect phosphodiesterase (PDE) activity was evaluated using a radioenzymatic method and purified phosphodiesterases. RESULTS The aqueous methanol extract induced similar relaxations in coronary artery rings with and without endothelium, and, amongst the three derived preparations, the butanol fraction (BFBO) was slightly but significantly more effective than the ethyl acetate fraction and the aqueous residue in rings without endothelium. Analysis of the butanol fraction (BFBO) by LC-ELSD-MS indicated the presence of four major isoquinoline alkaloids including berberine. BFBO significantly potentiated the relaxations induced by cyclic GMP- and cyclic AMP-dependent relaxing agonists, and inhibited contractions to KCl, CaCl2, and U46619 in endothelium denuded rings. In contrast, BFBO did not affect relaxations to endothelium-dependent vasodilators. BFBO concentration-dependently inhibited the cyclic GMP-hydrolyzing activity of basal PDE1, calmodulin-activated PDE1 and PDE5, and of cyclic AMP-hydrolyzing activity of PDE3 and PDE4 with IC50 values ranging from 40 to 130µg/ml. CONCLUSION The butanol fraction of the aqueous methanol extract of Berberis orthobotrys roots induced pronounced endothelium-independent relaxations and inhibited contractile responses by acting directly at the vascular smooth muscle in the coronary artery. Moreover, BFBO potentiated relaxations induced by both cyclic GMP- and cyclic AMP-dependent vasodilators most likely due to its ability to inhibit several vascular PDEs, and in particular PDE4 and PDE5.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- P Chabert
- UMR CNRS 7213, Laboratory of Biophotonics and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
| | - M S Akhtar
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Alternative Medicine, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
| | - Q Jabeen
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Alternative Medicine, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
| | - J Delecolle
- IBMP, UPR 2357, University of Strasbourg, France
| | - D Heintz
- IBMP, UPR 2357, University of Strasbourg, France
| | - E Garo
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Switzerland
| | - M Hamburger
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Switzerland
| | - C Auger
- UMR CNRS 7213, Laboratory of Biophotonics and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
| | - C Lugnier
- UMR CNRS 7213, Laboratory of Biophotonics and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
| | - H-J Kim
- College of Pharmacy, Mokpo National University, Muan-gun, Jeollanamdo 534-729, Republic of Korea
| | - M-H Oak
- College of Pharmacy, Mokpo National University, Muan-gun, Jeollanamdo 534-729, Republic of Korea
| | - V B Schini-Kerth
- UMR CNRS 7213, Laboratory of Biophotonics and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Strasbourg, Illkirch, France.
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Akhtar MS, Pillai KK, Hassan Q, Ansari SH, Ali J, Akhtar M, Najmi AK. Levosimendan suppresses oxidative injury, apoptotic signaling and mitochondrial degeneration in streptozotocin-induced diabetic cardiomyopathy. Clin Exp Hypertens 2015. [PMID: 26207881 DOI: 10.3109/10641963.2015.1047947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
Diabetic cardiomyopathy plays a major role in morbidity and mortality among cardiovascular disorder-related complications. This study was designed to explore long-term benefits of Levosimendan (LEVO) along with Ramipril and Insulin. Diabetic cardiomyopathy was induced using streptozotocin (STZ) at the dose of 25 mg/kg/body weight/day for three consecutive days in Wistar rats. Rats were randomly divided into 10 groups and treatments were started after 2 weeks of STZ administration. A gradual but severe hyperglycemia ((§§§)p < 0.001) was observed in all STZ-treated groups except those received insulin (2 U/day). LEVO alone and in combination with Ramipril and Insulin normalized (**p < 0.01) mean arterial pressure and heart rate, restored catalase, superoxide dismutase, malondialdehyde, glutathione level and also attenuated (***p < 0.001) the raised serum levels of creatine kinase-heart type, lactate dehydrogenase, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, C-reactive protein, and caspase-3 level in heart tissue altered after STZ treatment. Myofibril degeneration, mitochondrial fibrosis and vacuolization occurred after STZ treatment, were also reversed by LEVO in combination with Ramipril and Insulin. The combination of LEVO with Ramipril and Insulin improved hemodynamic functions, maintained cardiac enzymes and ameliorated myofibril damage in diabetic cardiomyopathy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | | | - Javed Ali
- c Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy , Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi , India
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
39
|
Hassan MQ, Akhtar MS, Akhtar M, Ali J, Haque SE, Najmi AK. Edaravone protects rats against oxidative stress and apoptosis in experimentally induced myocardial infarction: Biochemical and ultrastructural evidence. Redox Rep 2015; 20:275-81. [PMID: 25893851 DOI: 10.1179/1351000215y.0000000011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES The present study was designed to evaluate the cardioprotective potential of edaravone on oxidative stress, anti-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory and ultrastructure findings in isoproterenol (ISO) induced myocardial infarction (MI) in rats. METHODS Rats were pretreated with edaravone (1, 3, 10 mg/kg body weight-1 day-1) intraperitoneally. MI was induced by subcutaneous administration of ISO (85 mg/kg body weight-1) at two doses with 24h interval. RESULTS ISO treated rats showed significant increase in the levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and decreased levels of reduced glutathione, glutathione perdoxidase, glutathione reductase and glutathione-S- transferase in the cardiac tissues. Moreover, significant increase in the levels of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB), C--reactive protein and caspase-3 activity was observed in ISO treated group. Pretreatment of ISO intoxicated rats with edaravone showed significant decrease in the level of TBARS, increased activities of antioxidant enzymes and significantly decreased levels of LDH and CK-MB. Moreover, results also showed decreased C-reactive protein level, caspase-3 activity and maintained ultrastructure of the myocardial cells. DISCUSSION Our study suggests that edaravone possess strong cardioprotective potential. Edaravone may have exhibited cardioprotective effects by restoring antioxidant defense mechanism, maintaining integrity of myocardial cell membrane, reducing apoptosis and inflammation against ISO induced MI and associated oxidative stress.
Collapse
|
40
|
Hassan MQ, Akhtar MS, Akhtar M, Ansari SH, Ali J, Haque SE, Najmi AK. Benidipine prevents oxidative stress, inflammatory changes and apoptosis related myofibril damage in isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction in rats. Toxicol Mech Methods 2014; 25:26-33. [DOI: 10.3109/15376516.2014.972531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
|
41
|
Akhtar MS, Pal AK, Sahu NP, Ciji A, Mahanta PC. Thermal tolerance, oxygen consumption and haemato-biochemical variables of Tor putitora juveniles acclimated to five temperatures. Fish Physiol Biochem 2013; 39:1387-1398. [PMID: 23532303 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-013-9793-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2012] [Accepted: 03/18/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
Abstract
A 30-day acclimation trial was conducted using Tor putitora to elucidate its thermal tolerance, oxygen consumption, haemato-biochemical variables and selected enzymatic activities at five acclimation temperatures (AT). Juveniles of T. putitora were randomly distributed among five treatment groups (20, 23, 26, 29 and 32 ± 0.5 °C). There was a significant curvilinear increase in critical thermal maxima (CT(max)) (y = -0.0693x² + 1.7927x + 34.628, R² = 0.996) and lethal thermal maxima (LT(max)) (y = -0.1493x² + 2.3407x + 35.092, R² = 0.991) with increasing AT. The oxygen consumption rate increased significantly with increasing AT. The Q₁₀ values were 1.16 between 20 and 23 °C, 3.09 between 23 and 26 °C, 1.31 between 26 and 29 °(C) and 1.76 between 29 and 32 °C of AT. The acclimation response ratios were ranged between 0.37 and 0.59. Catalase, superoxide dismutase and ATPase activities were increased linearly in liver, gill and kidney, while brain acetylcholine esterase activity decreased linearly with increasing AT. Blood glucose remained unchanged up to AT of 26 °C and increased significantly at AT of 29 and 32 °C. Haemoglobin content was increased linearly with increasing AT. The highest WBC count was observed at 20 °C, and no significant changes found till AT of 26 °C and significantly decreased at 32 °C. Total serum protein and globulin were significantly decreased with increasing AT. Highest values were observed at 20 °C and remained consistent till 26 °C, then decreased significantly. There was no significant change in A/G ratio through the AT 20-29 °C and increased significantly at 32 °C. The increase in CT(max), LT(max) and oxygen consumption rate with increasing AT may suggest that the thermal tolerance of T. putitora is dependent on its prior thermal exposure history, and it could adapt to higher AT by altering its haemato-biochemical variables.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M S Akhtar
- Fish Nutrition Laboratory, DCFR, Bhimtal, Nainital, 263136, Uttarakhand, India,
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
42
|
Gupta SK, Pal AK, Sahu NP, Jha AK, Akhtar MS, Mandal SC, Das P, Prusty AK. Supplementation of microbial levan in the diet of Cyprinus carpio fry (Linnaeus, 1758) exposed to sublethal toxicity of fipronil: effect on growth and metabolic responses. Fish Physiol Biochem 2013; 39:1513-1524. [PMID: 23666372 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-013-9805-7] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2013] [Accepted: 05/05/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
Abstract
A 60-day feeding trial was conducted to study the effect of dietary microbial levan on growth performance and metabolic responses of Cyprinus carpio fry exposed to sublethal dose (1/10th LC₅₀) of fipronil [(±)-5-amino-1-(2,6-dichloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolyl)-4-trifluoromethylsulfinylpyrazole-3-carbonitrile]. Two hundred and twenty five fry were randomly distributed in five treatments in triplicates. Four purified diets were prepared with graded levels of microbial levan. Five different treatment groups were levan control L₀P₀ (basal feed + 0 % levan without exposure to pesticide); pesticide control L₀P₁ (basal feed + 0 % levan with exposure to pesticide); L₀.₂₅P₁ (basal feed + 0.25 % levan with exposure to pesticide); L₀.₅₀P₁ (basal feed + 0.50 % levan with exposure to pesticide); and L₀.₇₅P₁ (basal feed + 0.75 % levan with exposure to pesticide). Weight gain% and specific growth rate were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in levan fed groups compared to their non-levan fed counterpart. Highest (p < 0.05) content of ascorbic acid in muscle, liver and brain tissues was observed with higher level of dietary levan. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity decreased with the increasing level of dietary levan in the liver and muscle. Aspartate aminotransferase activity exhibited a second order polynomial relationship with the dietary levan, both in liver (Y = -1.001x² + 5.366x + 5.812, r² = 0.887) and muscle (Y = -0.566x² + 2.833x + 6.506, r² = 0.858) while alanine aminotransferase activity showed third order polynomial relationship both in liver (Y = 1.195x³ - 12.30x² + 35.23x + 9.874, r² = 0.879) and muscle (Y = 0.527x³ - 8.429x² + 31.80x + 8.718, r² = 0.990). Highest (p < 0.05) superoxide dismutase activity in gill was observed in the group fed with 0.75 % levan supplemented diet. Overall results indicated that dietary microbial levan at 0.75 % in C. carpio fry ameliorated the negative effects of fipronil and augmented the growth.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- S K Gupta
- Division of Aquaculture, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Versova, Mumbai-61, India,
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
43
|
Ciji A, Sahu NP, Pal AK, Akhtar MS. Nitrite-induced alterations in sex steroids and thyroid hormones of Labeo rohita juveniles: effects of dietary vitamin E and L-tryptophan. Fish Physiol Biochem 2013; 39:1297-1307. [PMID: 23504103 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-013-9784-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2012] [Accepted: 03/07/2013] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
Abstract
An experiment was conducted to study the effect of sub-lethal nitrite exposure on sex steroids (testosterone and estradiol), cortisol and thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) of Labeo rohita juveniles. Fishes previously fed with normal or elevated levels of vitamin E (VE) and tryptophan for 60 days were exposed to sub-lethal nitrite for another 45 days with same feeding regime. There were nine treatment groups, viz. VE0TRP0-N, VE0TRP0+N, VE100TRP0-N, VE100TRP0+N, VE100TRP0.75+N, VE100TRP1.5+N, VE150TRP0+N, VE300TRP0+N and VE200TRP1+N. Except the groups VE0TRP0-N and VE100TRP0-N, all other groups were exposed to nitrite. At the end of the 45 days of nitrite exposure, serum samples were assayed for sex steroids, cortisol and thyroid hormones. The serum T3 and T4 levels decreased to the extent of 84.5 and 94.06%, respectively, upon nitrite exposure. Dietary supplementation with additional amounts of VE and tryptophan appears to reduce the decline of the production of T4. The serum testosterone and estradiol decreased 97.31 and 92.86%, respectively, upon nitrite exposure. Supplementation with additional amounts of VE was found to reverse nitrite-induced inhibition of testosterone and estradiol production. Serum cortisol increased upon nitrite exposure and unexposed (VE100-N) group showed lower levels, which were comparable to groups fed with elevated levels of VE. The overall results of the present study revealed that environmental nitrites have a negative impact on steroidogenesis, which can be overcome by dietary supplementation of elevated amounts of VE (minimum of 150 mg VE Kg diet(-1)) and to a lesser extent by tryptophan (only at the level of 1.5% of the diet).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- A Ciji
- Division of Fish Nutrition, Biochemistry and Physiology, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Fisheries University Road, Versova, Mumbai, 400061, India,
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
44
|
Akhtar MS, Malik A, Saleem MS, Murtaza G. Comparative Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Two Polyherbal Tablet Formulations (Aujaie and Surangeen) in Rats. TROP J PHARM RES 2013. [DOI: 10.4314/tjpr.v12i4.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
|
45
|
Alamgeer A, Akhtar MS, Jabeen Q, Akram M, Khan HU, Karim S, Malik MNH, Mushtaq MN, Salma U. Antihypertensive Activity of Aqueous-Methanol Extract of <i>Berberis Orthobotrys</i> Bien Ex Aitch in Rats. TROP J PHARM RES 2013. [DOI: 10.4314/tjpr.v12i3.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
|
46
|
Meena DK, Das P, Kumar S, Mandal SC, Prusty AK, Singh SK, Akhtar MS, Behera BK, Kumar K, Pal AK, Mukherjee SC. Beta-glucan: an ideal immunostimulant in aquaculture (a review). Fish Physiol Biochem 2013; 39:431-57. [PMID: 22965949 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-012-9710-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 177] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2012] [Accepted: 08/28/2012] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
Abstract
The major hindrance in the development and sustainability of aquaculture industry is the occurrence of various diseases in the farming systems. Today, preventive and management measures are central concern to overcome such outbreak of diseases. Immunostimulants are considered as an effective tool for enhancing immune status of cultured organisms. Among different immunostimulants used in aquaculture practices, β-glucan is one of the promising immunostimulant, which is a homopolysaccharide of glucose molecule linked by the glycoside bond. It forms the major constituents of cell wall of some plants, fungi, bacteria, mushroom, yeast, and seaweeds. Major attention on β-glucan was captivated with the gain in knowledge on its receptors and the mechanism of action. The receptor present inside the animal body recognizes and binds to β-glucan, which in turn renders the animal with high resistance and enhanced immune response. This review highlights β-glucan as an immunostimulant, its effective dosages, and route of administration and furthermore provides an outline on role of β-glucan in enhancing growth, survival, and protection against infectious pathogens pertaining to fishes and shellfishes. Study also summarizes the effect of β-glucan on its receptors, recognition of proteins, immune-related enzymes, immune-related gene expression and their mechanisms of action.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- D K Meena
- Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barracklpore, Kolkata 700120, West Bengal, India
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
47
|
Akhtar MS, Pal AK, Sahu NP, Ciji A, Meena DK, Das P. Physiological responses of dietary tryptophan fed Labeo rohita to temperature and salinity stress. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2012. [PMID: 23186225 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Two experiments were conducted to elucidate the possible effects of dietary L-tryptophan (TRP) in Labeo rohita based on growth performance and physio-biochemical responses. In the experiment I, a 60-day feeding trial was carried out to elucidate the effects of dietary TRP enrichment on growth performance and physio-biochemical responses. In the experiment II, the TRP pre-fed L. rohita, from experiment I, was exposed to temperature and salinity stress to evaluate stress-mitigating efficacy of TRP. In L. rohita, dietary supplementation of TRP showed significant effect on weight gain percentage and feed conversion ratio but not on blood glucose. A significant increase in RNA content and RNA/DNA ratio upon TRP supplementation was observed and was positively correlated with growth performance. The results of experiment II indicated that weight gain percentage, serum T3 and T4 levels were significantly reduced in groups that were exposed to temperature and salinity stress and fed diets without TRP supplementation. However, dietary supplementation of TRP significantly augmented weight gain percentage in stress-exposed groups. Tryptophan supplementation helped in bringing back T3 and T4 levels comparable with control. A significant increase in superoxide dismutase, catalase, Adenosine triphosphatase, blood glucose and serum cortisol was observed in temperature- and salinity-exposed groups fed without TRP-supplemented diets. However, TRP supplementation was found to be effective in restoring the above parameters. The results of these experiments suggest that dietary TRP supplementation augments growth, lowers energy demand and helps in mitigating thermal and salinity stress in L. rohita.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M S Akhtar
- Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India Division of Fish Nutrition, Biochemistry and Physiology, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, India, and Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, India
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
48
|
Ciji A, Sahu NP, Pal AK, Dasgupta S, Akhtar MS. Alterations in serum electrolytes, antioxidative enzymes and haematological parameters of Labeo rohita on short-term exposure to sublethal dose of nitrite. Fish Physiol Biochem 2012; 38:1355-1365. [PMID: 22388937 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-012-9623-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2011] [Accepted: 02/14/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
Abstract
An experiment was conducted to study the effects of short-term exposure to sublethal levels of nitrite on electrolyte regulation, antioxidative enzymes and haematological parameters in Labeo rohita juveniles. The fishes were exposed to graded levels of nitrite (0-15 mg l(-1)) for different duration (0, 12, 24, 48 and 96 h). The 96-h LC(50) value for L. rohita (avg. wt, 66.5 ± 0.5 g) was found to be 11.28 mg l(-1). Activities of antioxidative enzymes (catalase and superoxide dismutase), acetylcholine esterase (AChE) and methaemoglobin reductase, serum electrolytes (sodium, potassium and chloride), haematological parameters and blood glucose level significantly varied (P < 0.05) in a dose-dependent manner. With increasing nitrite concentration and exposure period, a progressive reduction in the total erythrocyte count and haemoglobin were observed. With increase in nitrite concentration, a significant (P < 0.05) increase in activities was evidenced in catalase and superoxide dismutase in liver as well as gill, methaemoglobin reductase in blood, while progressive decline in AChE activity in brain was recorded. The serum sodium and chloride content showed a progressive decline, while potassium showed an increasing trend upon increase in nitrite concentration. The serum K(+) and Cl(-) after 96-h exposure demonstrated a linear relationship (Y = 0.221x + 2.542, R (2) = 0.938, P < 0.01 and Y = -5.760x + 129.5, R (2) = 0.952, P < 0.01, respectively) with nitrite concentrations. This study revealed that nitrite exposure causes alteration in all measured tissue enzymes, serum electrolytes and haematological parameters.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alexander Ciji
- Division of Fish Nutrition, Biochemistry and Physiology, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Fisheries University Road, Versova, 400061, Mumbai, India.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
49
|
Akhtar MS, Lodhi LA, Ahmad I, Qureshi ZI, Muhammad G. Serum trace mineral variations in Nili-Ravi buffaloes suffering with prepartum vaginal prolapse in two different agro-ecological zones of Punjab, Pakistan. Theriogenology 2012; 77:1328-33. [PMID: 22284967 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.10.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2011] [Revised: 10/28/2011] [Accepted: 10/30/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
The present study was conducted during 2005 and 2006 on 200 Nili-Ravi buffaloes kept in two agroecological zones (irrigated [zone 1] and rain-fed [zone-2]) of Punjab, Pakistan, with the objective to determine the level of trace minerals (Cu, Fe, Zn, Se) in serum of the buffaloes suffering from vaginal prolapse and to compare them with their healthy counterparts. In each zone 50 buffaloes suffering from prepartum vaginal prolapse during their seventh month of gestation were identified through survey. Vaginal prolapse-affected buffaloes belonging to zone 1 were identified as group VPB1 (N = 50), whereas buffaloes belonging to zone 2 were recognized as VPB2 (N = 50). The buffaloes of control group in zone 1 and zone 2 were identified as NCB1 and NCB2, respectively. The blood samples in all four groups of buffaloes were collected three times, i.e., first when these animals were in the eighth month of gestation, second during the eighth to ninth month of gestation, and finally when these animals were in the ninth or later month of gestation. The mean serum copper concentrations in buffaloes of group VPB1 were significantly lower (P < 0.05) in comparison with NCB1 and NCB2, whereas there were nonsignificant differences (P > 0.05) in copper concentrations between VPB1 and VPB2. There was a significant difference (P < 0.05) of iron concentration in VPB1 compared with NCB1 and NCB2. Similarly, VPB2 also had significantly lower (P < 0.05) iron concentrations compared with NCB1 and NCB2. Serum zinc concentrations were significantly lower (P < 0.05) in animals of the VPB1 group when compared with NCB1 and NCB2. Similarly, lower zinc concentrations were observed in VPB2 in comparison with NCB1 and NCB2. There was significantly lower (P < 0.05) zinc concentration in affected buffaloes (VPB1 and VPB2) from the ninth month of gestation to term when compared with those in the eighth to ninth mo of gestation, and with those not yet in the eighth month of gestation. Serum selenium concentration were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in control group buffaloes (NCB1 and NCB2) in comparison with vaginal prolapse-affected buffaloes (VPB1 and VPB2). During different stages of gestation, mean serum selenium concentrations varied nonsignificantly (P > 0.05) within each group of buffalo. Based on information obtained from this study, it was concluded that the low serum concentration of copper and selenium are linked to increased incidence of vaginal prolapse in buffaloes during the last trimester of gestation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M S Akhtar
- Department of Clinical Sciences, FVS, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
50
|
Khan MN, Khaliq I, Bakhsh A, Akhtar MS, Amin-ud-Din M. Distribution of ABO and Rh D blood groups in the population of Poonch District, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. East Mediterr Health J 2009; 15:717-721. [PMID: 19731788] [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: 05/28/2023]
Abstract
We evaluated the distribution of ABO and Rhesus (Rh) D blood groups in the population of Poonch district in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The blood group phenotypes were detected by the classic slide method. The ABO blood group system in the total sample showed the same trend of prevalence as for the general Indian subcontinent (B > or = O > A > AB). The same trend was found among males, but among females the order of prevalence was different (O B > A > AB). However, the allelic frequencies in both sexes were in the order of O > B > A. The Rh positive and negative distribution trend in both sexes was also similar.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M N Khan
- Department of Zoology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarbad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|