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Atefipour N, Dianat M, Badavi M, Radan M, Mard SA. The Role of Rosmarinic Acid in the Protection Against Inflammatory Factors in Rats Model With Monocrotaline-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension: Investigating the Signaling Pathway of NFκB, OPG, Runx2, and P-Selectin in Heart. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 2024; 83:258-264. [PMID: 38151743 DOI: 10.1097/fjc.0000000000001534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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ABSTRACT Shortness of breath and syncope are common symptoms of right ventricular failure caused by pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), which is the result of blockage and increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries. There is a significant amount of evidence supporting the idea that inflammation and vascular calcification (VC) are important factors in PAH pathogenesis. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the features of the inflammatory process and gene expression involved in VC in monocrotaline (MCT)-induced PAH rats. MCT (60 mg/kg, i.p.) was used to induce PAH. Animals were given normal saline or rosmarinic acid (RA) (10, 15, and 30 mg/kg, gavage) for 21 days. An increase in right ventricular systolic pressure was evaluated as confirming PAH. To determine the level of inflammation in lung tissue, pulmonary edema and the total and differential white blood cell counts in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid were measured. Also, the expression of NFκB, OPG, Runx2, and P-selectin genes was investigated to evaluate the level of VC in the heart. Our experiment showed that RA significantly decreased right ventricular hypertrophy, inflammatory factors, NFκB, Runx2, and P-selectin gene expression, pulmonary edema, total and differential white blood cell count, and increased OPG gene expression. Therefore, our research showed that RA protects against MCT-induced PAH by reducing inflammation and VC in rats.
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- Narges Atefipour
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; and
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; and
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; and
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; and
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; and
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Souri F, Badavi M, Dianat M, Mard A, Sarkaki A, Razliqi RN. The protective effects of gallic acid and SGK1 inhibitor on cardiac damage and genes involved in Ca2+ homeostasis in an isolated heart model of ischemia/reperfusion injury in rat. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-02949-4. [PMID: 38252301 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-02949-4] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Serum and glucocorticoid-induced kinase 1 (SGK1) is an enzyme that may play a vital role in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. This enzyme may affect sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ ATPase (SERCA2), ryanodine receptor (RyR2) and sodium/calcium exchanger (NCX1) during myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury. The objective of this investigation was to analyze the effects of the combination of GSK650394 (SGK1 inhibitor) and gallic acid on the calcium ions regulation, inflammation, and cardiac dysfunction resulting from ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in the heart. Sixty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into six groups, pretreated with gallic acid or vehicle for 10 days. Then the heart was isolated and exposed to I/R. In the SGK1 inhibitor groups, GSK650394 was infused 5 min before ischemia induction. After that, Ca2+ homeostasis, inflammatory factors, cardiac function, antioxidant activity, and myocardial damage were evaluated. The findings suggested that the use of two drugs in combination therapy produced more significant improvements in left ventricular end diastolic pressure, left ventricular systolic pressure, RR-interval, ST-elevation, inflammation factors, and antioxidant enzymes activity as compared to the use of each drug. Despite this, there was a significant decrease observed in heart marker enzymes (including lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), troponin-I (cTn-I), creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) and creatine phosphokinase (CPK) when compared to the ischemic group. Additionally, the expression of RyR2, NCX1, and SERCA2 genes showed a noteworthy increase as compared to the ischemic group. The findings of this study propose that using both of these agents on myocardial I/R injury could have superior advantages compared to using only one of them.
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- Faramarz Souri
- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Amini N, Shoshtari MH, Nejaddehbashi F, Dianat M, Badavi M. Dose-dependent renoprotective effect of vanillic acid on methotrexate-induced nephrotoxicity via its anti-apoptosis, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2023:10.1007/s00210-023-02866-y. [PMID: 38041776 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02866-y] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Methotrexate-induced nephrotoxicity is a medical emergency which is associated with a variety of side effects. Vanillic acid (VA), as an antioxidant, removes free radical oxygen to protect cell defense. Therefore, this study investigated VA's beneficial effects on nephrotoxicity induced by methotrexate through its anti-apoptosis, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Our study included five groups of male Wistar rats (n = 8): sham, MTX (Methotrexate) group: rats receiving methotrexate (20 mg/kg, intraperitoneally) on Day 2. Moreover, the remaining groups consisted of animals that received vanillic acid (25, 50, and 100 mg/kg, orally for seven days) plus MTX on the 2nd day. The rats were deeply anesthetized on the eighth day to obtain blood and renal tissue samples. The results showed that MTX can increase blood urea nitrogen and creatinine. However, VA (50 and 100 mg/kg) improved renal function as approved by histological findings. Compared with MTX-treated rats, VA enhanced the contents of total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and reduced renal malondialdehyde (MDA). Moreover, VA reduced mRNA expressions of caspase-3 and Bcl-2-associated x protein (Bax) and caused mRNA overexpression of the renal B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), and Nrf-2 (Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2) compared to the MTX group. Also, VA administration significantly reduced inflammatory agents. Overall, VA protects the kidneys against methotrexate-induced nephrotoxicity via anti-apoptosis, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Our results revealed that the most effective dose of VA was 100 mg/kg.
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- Negin Amini
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Sarkaki A, Badavi M, Nejaddehbashi F, Hajipour S, Basir Z, Amini N. The renoprotective effects of hesperidin on kidney injury induced by exposure to severe chronic dust storm particulate matter through inhibiting the Smads/TGF-β1 signaling in rat. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2023; 396:3615-3626. [PMID: 37272929 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02562-x] [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: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Exposure to dust storm particulate matter (PM) is detrimental to kidney tissue. In this study, the impacts of chronic intake of dusty PM were explored as a major objective in a specified compartment to make a real-like dust storm (DS) model, and the role of hesperidin (HSP) as an antioxidant on kidney tissue was assessed in rats. Thirty-two male Wistar rats (200-220 g) were randomly allocated into 4 groups: CA+NS: (clean air and normal saline as a vehicle of HSP). Dusty PM and NS (DS+NS). HSP+ CA: rats received 200 mg/kg of HSP by gavage for 28 days, once daily in addition to exposure to clean air. HSP+DS: HSP plus DS. In DS groups, the animals were exposed to dust storms at a concentration of 5000-8000 μg/m3 in the chamber for 1 h daily, for 4 consecutive weeks, except Thursdays and Fridays. At the end of the experiment, the animals were sacrificed for biochemical, inflammatory, oxidative stress, molecular parameters, and histological evaluation. DS significantly enhanced blood urea nitrogen and creatinine, inflammatory (tumor necrosis factor-α, and interleukin-1β), and oxidative stress indexes. Likewise, a significant increase was seen in mRNA Smads, collagen-I, and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) expressions in the kidney. Histological findings showed contracted glomeruli and kidney structure disorder. In addition, Masson's trichrome staining demonstrated renal fibrosis. Nevertheless, HSP could significantly reverse these changes. Our data confirmed that DS results in kidney fibrosis through enhancing Smads/TGF-β1 signaling. However, HSP was able to inhibit these changes as confirmed by histological findings.
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- Alireza Sarkaki
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cellular and molecular research center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Cellular and molecular research center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Khoshnam SE, Sarkaki A, Khorsandi L, Winlow W, Badavi M, Moghaddam HF, Farbood Y. Corrigendum to "vanillic acid attenuates effects of transient bilateral common carotid occlusion and reperfusion in rats" [Biomed. Pharmacother. 96 (2017) 667-674]. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 165:115061. [PMID: 37380524 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115061] [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: 06/30/2023] Open
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- Seyed Esmaeil Khoshnam
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cell & Molecular Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Dipartimento di Biologia, Università degli Studi di Napoli, Federico II, Via Cintia 26, 80126 Napoli, Italy; Honorary Research Fellow, Institute of Ageing and Chronic Diseases, The APEX building, 6 West Derby Street, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L7 8TX, UK
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Farbood Y, Rashno M, Ghaderi S, Khoshnam SE, Sarkaki A, Rashidi K, Rashno M, Badavi M. Corrigendum to "Ellagic acid protects against diabetes-associated behavioral deficits in rats: Possible involved mechanisms" [Life Sci. 225 (2019) 8-19]. Life Sci 2023; 324:121702. [PMID: 37147203 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121702] [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: 05/07/2023]
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- Yaghoob Farbood
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Research Center of Oils and Fats, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Souri F, Badavi M, Dianat M, Mard SA, Sarkaki A. Effect of Gallic Acid Pretreatment and SGK1 Enzyme Inhibition on Cardiac Function and Inflammation in a Rat Model of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury. Rep Biochem Mol Biol 2023; 12:159-172. [PMID: 37724153 PMCID: PMC10505469 DOI: 10.52547/rbmb.12.1.159] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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Background Serum and glucocorticoid-induced kinase 1 (SGK1) is an enzyme that may play an important role in ischemic-reperfusion (I/R) injury and myocardial dysfunction. Although many studies have been conducted on individual antioxidants, little attention has been paid to the effects of co-administration of an antioxidant with an SGK1 inhibitor on cardiac function after I/R. Methods This study aimed to determine the effects of gallic acid (as an antioxidant) combined with an SGK1 inhibitor on I/R-induced cardiac dysfunction and inflammation. Sixty male Wistar rats were randomized into 6 groups, pretreated with gallic acid or vehicle for 10 days. Subsequently, the heart was isolated and exposed to I/R. In groups that received the SGK1 inhibitor, the heart was perfused with the SGK1 inhibitor GSK650394, 5 min before induction of ischemia. After that, cardiac function, inflammatory factors, and myocardial damage were evaluated. Results The combination of these two compounds improved cardiac contractility, heart rate, rate pressure product, left ventricular developed pressure, left ventricular systolic pressure, perfusion pressure, and QRS voltage significantly (P < 0.05). In addition, concomitant therapy of these two agents reduced tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6, and the activity of creatine kinase-MB, lactate dehydrogenase, and troponin-I (P < 0.05). Conclusion The results indicated that administration of gallic acid with the SGK1 inhibitor may have a potentiating effect on the improvement of cardiac dysfunction and I/R-induced inflammation.
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- Faramarz Souri
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Souri F, Badavi M, Dianat M, Mard SA, Sarkaki A. Protective effects of gallic acid and SGK1 inhibitor on oxidative stress and cardiac damage in an isolated heart model of ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats. Iran J Basic Med Sci 2023; 26:308-315. [PMID: 36865044 PMCID: PMC9922370 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2023.68045.14874] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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Objectives Oxidative stress and serum and glucocorticoid-induced Kinase 1 gene (SGK1) perform a central role in the consequences of ischemia in the heart. This research aimed to investigate the effect of coadministration of gallic acid and the GSK650394 (as SGK1 gene inhibitor) on the ischemic complications of a rat model of cardiac ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. Materials and Methods Sixty male Wistar rats were divided into 6 groups with or without pretreatment with gallic acid for 10 days. After that, the heart was isolated and perfused with Krebs-Henseleit solution. A 30 min of ischemia was performed followed by a 60 min reperfusion. In 2 groups, GSK650394 was infused 5 min before ischemia induction. Ten minutes after reperfusion commencement, cardiac marker enzyme (CK-MB, LDH, and cTn-I) activities were measured in the cardiac perfusate. At the end of reperfusion, the activity of anti-oxidant enzymes (Catalase, Superoxide dismutase, and Glutathione peroxidase), lipid peroxidation (MDA), total anti-oxidant capacity (TAC), intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), infarct size, and SGK1 gene expression were measured in the heart tissue. Results The results indicated that dual therapy with both drugs significantly improved endogenous anti-oxidant enzyme activity and TAC more than each drug alone. However, the heart marker enzymes (CK-MB, LDH, and cTn-I), MDA, ROS, infarct size, and SGK1 gene expression were reduced significantly compared with the ischemic group. Conclusion The results of this study suggest that concomitant administration of both drugs in the case of cardiac I/R injury may have a more beneficial effect than each one alone.
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- Faramarz Souri
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran,Corresponding author: Mohammad Badavi. Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Abrishamdar M, Farbood Y, Sarkaki A, Rashno M, Badavi M. Evaluation of betulinic acid effects on pain, memory, anxiety, catalepsy, and oxidative stress in animal model of Parkinson's disease. Metab Brain Dis 2023; 38:467-482. [PMID: 35708868 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-022-00962-1] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is known for motor impairments. Betulinic acid (BA) is a natural compound with antioxidant activity. The present study addresses the question of whether BA affects motor and non-motor dysfunctions and molecular changes in the rat model of PD. The right medial forebrain bundle was lesioned by injection of 6-hydroxydopamine in Male Wistar rats (10-12 weeks old, 270-320 g). Animals were divided into Sham, PD, 3 treated groups with BA (0.5, 5, and 10 mg/kg, IP), and a positive control group received L-dopa (20 mg/kg, P.O) for 7 days. rigidity, anxiety, analgesia, and memory were assessed by bar test, open-field, elevated plus-maze (EPM), tail-flick, and shuttle box. Additionally, the malondialdehyde (MDA), Superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity, Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and Interleukin 10 (IL10) levels in the whole brain were measured. BA significantly reversed the 6-hydroxydopamine-induced motor and memory complication in the bar test and shuttle box. It modified anxiety-like behavior neither in open-field nor in EPM. It only decreased the time spent in open arms. Moreover, no significant changes were found in the tail-flick between treatment and sham groups. On the other hand, the level of MDA & IL10 were decreased, while the activity of GPx levels of SOD & BDNF in the rats' brains was increased. Our results showed that BA as a free radical scavenger can account for a possible promise as a good therapeutic agent for motor and non-motor complications in PD however further studies may be needed.
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- M Abrishamdar
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Department of Physiology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Department of Physiology, Medicine Faculty, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Department of Physiology, Medicine Faculty and Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Department of Physiology, Medicine Faculty, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Immunulogy, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Medicine Faculty, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Department of Physiology, Medicine Faculty, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Ahangarpour A, Oroojan AA, Khorsandi L, Kouchak M, Badavi M. Anti-oxidant, anti-apoptotic, and protective effects of myricitrin and its solid lipid nanoparticle on streptozotocin-nicotinamide induced diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetic male mice. Iran J Basic Med Sci 2023; 26:851-853. [PMID: 37427321 PMCID: PMC10329250 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2023.22499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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- Akram Ahangarpour
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Diabetes Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nanotechnology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Amini N, Maleki M, Badavi M. Nephroprotective activity of naringin against chemical-induced toxicity and renal ischemia/reperfusion injury: A review. Avicenna J Phytomed 2022; 12:357-370. [PMID: 35782769 PMCID: PMC9121258 DOI: 10.22038/ajp.2022.19620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2021] [Revised: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Objective The kidney is well-known as the vital organ which is responsible for maintaining body homeostasis and secretion of toxic metabolites. Renal injury is accompanied by oxidative stress which results in cellular apoptosis, lipid peroxidation, and reduction of antioxidant levels. Plant extracts and their phytoconstituents, owing to free radical scavenging properties, seem to be valuable against modern synthetic and chemical drugs. Naringin is a flavonoid present in citrus fruits with pharmacologic effects including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties. This review summarizes the renoprotective effects of naringin and discusses mechanisms of its action against renal injury. Materials and Methods For this paper, original subject-related articles published up to October 2020 have been reviewed in the databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Results Naringin increases antioxidant enzyme activity, and glutathione content, reduces lipid peroxidation and inhibits inflammatory cytokines. In the molecular investigation, naringin activates the Nrf-2 signaling, prevents apoptosis signaling, and inhibits the autophagy pathway. Besides, naringin could protect the kidney through modulating microRNA-10a in the kidney tissue in an acute kidney injury model. Conclusion This review recommends that naringin can be considered a promising candidate to treat kidney dysfunction induced by oxidative stress in the future.
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- Negin Amini
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Amini N, Badavi M, Mard SA, Dianat M, Moghadam MT. The renoprotective effects of gallic acid on cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity through anti-apoptosis, anti-inflammatory effects, and downregulation of lncRNA TUG1. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2022; 395:691-701. [PMID: 35303125 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-022-02227-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Cisplatin, an antineoplastic drug used in cancer therapy, -induced nephrotoxicity mediated by the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Gallic acid (GA) is identified as an antioxidant substance with free radical scavenging properties. This research was designed to examine the ameliorative impact of GA caused by cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity through apoptosis and long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) Taurine-upregulated gene 1 (TUG1) expression. Thirty-two male Sprague Dawley rats (200 - 220 g) were randomly allocated to four groups: (1) control group; (2) rats treated with cisplatin (7.5 mg/kg, i.p.) on the fourth day; and the two other groups include rats pretreated with GA (20 and 40 mg/kg by gavage) for s7 days and cisplatin (7.5 mg/kg, i.p.) at the fourth day. The rats were anesthetized and sacrificed for collecting samples, 72 h after cisplatin administration. The blood samples were used to investigate biochemical factors and kidney tissue was evaluated for measuring oxidative stress and inflammatory factors and the gene expression of molecular parameters. The results indicated that GA administration increased the B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) mRNA and lncRNA TUG1 expression, and reduced Bcl-2-associated x protein (Bax), and caspase-3 expression. Likewise, the TAC level increased, and kidney MDA content decreased by administration of GA. GA also decreased the inflammatory factor levels, including IL-1β and TNF-α. Moreover, GA led to the improvement of kidney dysfunction as evidenced by reducing plasma BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and Cr (creatinine). Taken together, GA could protect the kidney against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptosis properties and reduction of lncRNA TUG1 expression.
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- Negin Amini
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Fertility, Infertility and Perinatology Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Radmanesh E, Dianat M, Badavi M, Goudarzi G, Mard SA, Radan M. Protective effect of crocin on hemodynamic parameters, electrocardiogram parameters, and oxidative stress in isolated hearts of rats exposed to PM 10. Iran J Basic Med Sci 2022; 25:460-467. [PMID: 35656072 PMCID: PMC9150812 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2022.61163.13533] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Objectives Exposures to particulate matter (PM) have been related to increased risk for cardiovascular health effects and can promote cardiac ischemia and oxidative stress. Crocin has strong antioxidant properties and stress-reducing effects. Therefore, this study considered the effect of crocin on cardiovascular parameters in rats exposed to PM10. Materials and Methods Forty Wistar rats (male, 250-300 g) were grouped as control, receiving normal saline and crocin, receiving PM10, receiving PM10+Crocin. Instillation of PM10 into the trachea was done. Forty-eight hours after exposure to the normal saline or PM, the heart was separated. Hemodynamic and electrophysiological factors were measured. The levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase activity (CAT), malondialdehyde (MDA), xanthine oxidase, were evaluated by kits. Results The voltage of the QRS complex was significantly reduced and PR and QTc intervals increased in PM10 groups. Hemodynamic parameters before ischemia and in the ischemic-reperfusion stage, in the PM10 group, showed a significant decrease. In the ischemic hearts of the PM10 group, a significant decline in the activity of CAT, SOD, and GPx, and a significant increase in MDA and XOX enzymes activity were observed, and crocin improved all of these factors. Conclusion Cardiac ischemia causes abnormal hemodynamic factors of the heart, which are exacerbated by PM10 and further reduce the heart's contractile strength. Increased oxidative stress due to PM10 is probably one of the important reasons for these changes. This study suggests that the use of antioxidants such as crocin improves the cardiovascular adverse effects of myocardial ischemia and PM10 exposure.
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- Esmat Radmanesh
- Research Center for Environmental Contaminants (RCEC), Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran
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- Persian Gulf Physiology Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran,Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran,Corresponding author: Mahin Dianat. Persian Gulf Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. Tel +98-61-33337370; Fax: +986133337370; ;
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- Persian Gulf Physiology Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran,Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Air Pollution and Respiratory Diseases Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Persian Gulf Physiology Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran,Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Persian Gulf Physiology Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran,Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Amini N, Badavi M, Goudarzi M. A new combination of naringin and trimetazidine protect kidney Mitochondria dysfunction induced by renal Ischemia / Reperfusion injury in rat. BRAZ J PHARM SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902022e19870] [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: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Negin Amini
- Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran; Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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- Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran; Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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Alpha-dicarbonyls such as glyoxal (GO) trigger mitochondrial dysfunction resulting in the development of different diabetic complications. The present study investigated the effects of lovastatin against GO-induced toxicity on rat liver mitochondria. The rat liver mitochondria (0.5 mg protein/mL) were treated with various concentrations of lovastatin (1, 5, 10 µM) at 37°C for 30 min and then exposed to GO (3 mM) at 37°C for 30 min. Oxidative stress markers including MDA, reactive oxygen species (ROS), glutathione (GSH) and protein carbonylation (PC) level were measured. Mitochondrial complex II activity and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) were assessed for evaluating mitochondrial function. Glyoxal significantly increased the level of ROS, PC and MDA. This effect was associated with the reduction of MMP, complex II activity and GSH content. Pre-treatment with lovastatin potentially reversed GO-induced mitochondrial toxicity. These results suggest that lovastatin have a protective effect against GO-induced toxicity in isolated rat liver mitochondria.
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- A Hosseinzadeh
- Razi Drug Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Razi Drug Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research center of Toxicology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Sohrabi F, Dianat M, Badavi M, Radan M, Mard SA. Gallic acid suppresses inflammation and oxidative stress through modulating Nrf2-HO-1-NF-κB signaling pathways in elastase-induced emphysema in rats. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2021; 28:56822-56834. [PMID: 34080114 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14513-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [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: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Emphysema is associated with an abnormal airspace enlargement distal to the terminal bronchioles accompanied by destructive changes in the alveolar walls and chronic inflammation. Air pollution can cause respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema in urban areas. As a natural antioxidant compound, gallic acid may be effective in controlling inflammation and preventing disease progression. In this research, we investigated the protective role of gallic acid in the inflammatory process and the possible signaling pathway in the elastase-induced emphysema. Forty-eight rats were divided into six different groups including the following: control, gallic acid (7.5, 15, and 30 mg/kg), porcine pancreatic elastase (PPE), and PPE+gallic acid 30 mg/kg. Oxidative stress indexes such as malondialdehyde and antioxidant enzyme activity were measured in all groups. The gene expression levels of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2), and nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) were determined as key regulators of antioxidant and inflammation system. The PPE group showed pulmonary edema and a significant change in arterial blood gas values, which was associated with decreased antioxidant activity of enzymes and changes in NF-κB, HO-1, and Nrf2 gene expression in comparison to the control group. Co-treatment with gallic acid preserved all these changes approximately to the normal levels. The results confirmed that elastase-induced emphysema leads to lung injuries, which are associated with oxidative stress and inflammation. Also, the results suggested that gallic acid as a natural antioxidant agent can modulate the Nrf2 signaling pathway to protect the lung against elastase-induced emphysema. Therefore, we documented the evidence for the importance of NF-κB inhibitors and Nrf2 activators as a target for new treatments in respiratory dysfunction caused by oxidative agents.
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- Farzaneh Sohrabi
- Persian Gulf Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Persian Gulf Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Persian Gulf Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Persian Gulf Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Persian Gulf Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Persian Gulf Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Persian Gulf Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Persian Gulf Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Persian Gulf Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Persian Gulf Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Ahangarpour A, Oroojan AA, Khorsandi L, Kouchak M, Badavi M. Hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress in isolated proximal tubules of mouse: the in vitro effects of myricitrin and its solid lipid nanoparticle. Arch Physiol Biochem 2021; 127:422-428. [PMID: 31368364 DOI: 10.1080/13813455.2019.1647250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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: 12/18/2022]
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CONTEXT The hyperglycemia (Hyper) induces oxidative stress in kidney tubular cells. Myricitrin (Myr) has an antioxidant effect along with low bioavailability. OBJECTIVE The present research investigated the effects of Myr and its solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) on isolated proximal tubules exposed to the hyperglycemic condition. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this experimental study, the proximal tubules of mice were dissected by the microdissection method and the tubules were prepared for experimental or Real Time-PCR measurement. RESULTS The malondialdehyde level, transforming growth factor-β, nuclear factor kappa B and Bax genes expression increased in Hyper and decreased in Hyper + Myr and its SLN-treated groups compared to Hyper. Superoxide dismutase, total antioxidant capacity, the viability of proximal tubules and Bcl-2 gene expression decreased in untreated Hyper and increased in all treatment groups compared to Hyper. CONCLUSION The hyperglycemia-induced oxidative disorder, inflammation and apoptosis in proximal tubules and that administrating Myr and its SLN improved them.
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- Akram Ahangarpour
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Diabetes Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nanotechnology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Amini N, Sarkaki A, Dianat M, Mard SA, Ahangarpour A, Badavi M. Naringin and Trimetazidine Improve Baroreflex Sensitivity and Nucleus Tractus Solitarius Electrical Activity in Renal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury. Arq Bras Cardiol 2021; 117:290-297. [PMID: 34495221 PMCID: PMC8395798 DOI: 10.36660/abc.20200121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS) is a brain area that plays a key role in kidney and cardiovascular regulation via baroreceptors impulses. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of naringin (NAR) and trimetazidine (TMZ) alone and their combination on NTS electrical activity and baroreceptor sensitivity (BRS) in renal ischemia- reperfusion (I/R) injury. METHODS Forty male Sprague-Dawley rats (200- 250 g) were allocated into 5 groups with 8 in each. 1) Sham; 2) I/R; 3) TMZ 5 mg/kg; 4) NAR 100 mg/kg; and 5) TMZ5+ NAR100. The left femoral vein was cannulated to infuse saline solution or drug and the BRS was evaluated. I/R was induced by occlusion of renal pedicles for 45 min, followed by 4 hours of reperfusion. The NTS local electroencephalogram (EEG) was recorded before, during ischemia and throughout the reperfusion. Phenylephrine was injected intravenously to evaluate BRS at the end of reperfusion time. The data were analyzed by two-way repeated measurement ANOVA followed by Tukey's post hoc test. A p-value <0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS NTS electrical waves did not change during ischemia time, while they significantly decreased during the entire reperfusion time. NTS electrical activity and BRS dramatically reduced in rats with I/R injury; however, administration of NAR, TMZ alone or their combination significantly improved these changes in rats with I/R injury. CONCLUSIONS The results showed that I/R injury leads to reduced BRS and NTS electrical activity and there may be an association between I/R and decreased BRS. In addition, NAR and TMZ are promising agents to treat I/R complications.
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- Negin Amini
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Irã.,The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Irã
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Irã.,The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Irã
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Irã.,The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Irã
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Irã.,The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Irã
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Irã.,The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Irã
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Irã.,The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Irã
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Zarei J, Badavi M, Karandish M, Haddadzadeh Shoushtari M, Dastoorpoor M, Yousefi F, Raji H, Cheraghi M. A study to design minimum data set of COVID-19 registry system. BMC Infect Dis 2021; 21:773. [PMID: 34372790 PMCID: PMC8350262 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-06507-8] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the development of infrastructures to record, collect and report COVID-19 data has become a fundamental necessity in the world. The disease registry system can help build an infrastructure to collect data systematically. The study aimed to design a minimum data set for the COVID-19 registry system. METHODS A qualitative study to design an MDS for the COVID-19 registry system was performed in five phases at Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences in Khuzestan Province in southwestern Iran, 2020-2021. In the first phase, assessing the information requirements was performed for the COVID-19 registry system. Data elements were identified in the second phase. In the third phase, the MDS was selected, and in the four phases, the COVID-19 registry system was implemented as a pilot study to test the MDS. Finally, based on the experiences gained from the COVID-19 registry system implementation, the MDS were evaluated, and corrections were made. RESULTS MDS of the COVID-19 registry system contains eight top groups including administrative (34 data elements), disease exposure (61 data elements), medical history and physical examination (138 data elements), findings of clinical diagnostic tests (101 data elements), disease progress and outcome of treatment (55 data elements), medical diagnosis and cause of death (12 data elements), follow-up (14 data elements), and COVID-19 vaccination (19 data elements) data, respectively. CONCLUSION Creating a standard and comprehensive MDS can help to design any national data dictionary for COVID-19 and improve the quality of COVID-19 data.
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- Javad Zarei
- Department of Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Air Pollution and Respiratory Diseases Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Razi Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Air Pollution and Respiratory Diseases Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Social Determinant of Health Research Center, Department of Public Health, School of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Mansouri Z, Dianat M, Radan M, Badavi M. Ellagic Acid Ameliorates Lung Inflammation and Heart Oxidative Stress in Elastase-Induced Emphysema Model in Rat. Inflammation 2021; 43:1143-1156. [PMID: 32103438 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-020-01201-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most important factors in the progress of cardiovascular disease (CVD) which is associated with limited airflow and alveolar demolition. The aim of this study is to investigate the possible protective effect of ellagic acid (EA), as a natural anti-oxidant, against pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and development of lung and heart injuries induced by elastase. Sixty healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats (150-180 g) were divided into six groups: control (saline 0.9%, 1 ml/kg, by gavage), porcine pancreatic elastase (PPE) (25 UI/kg, intratracheal), EA (10, 15, and 30 mg/kg, gavage), PPE + EA (30 mg/kg, by gavage). Lead II electrocardiogram was used to evaluate the inotropic and chronotropic parameters of rat heart using Bio-Amp device and the LabChart software. The anti-oxidant levels (superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione) and malondialdehyde were measured by appropriate kits, and right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP) was recorded by the PowerLab system and measured by the LabChart software (ADInstruments). Elastase administration caused an increase in RVSP which was in line with elevated inflammatory cells and cytokines, as well as lipid peroxidation, and decreased anti-oxidant levels. Also, electrocardiogram parameters significantly changed in elastase group compared with control rats. Co-treatment with EA not only restored elastase-depleted anti-oxidant levels and prevented pulmonary arterial hypertension but also improved cardiac chronotropic and inotropic properties. Our results documented that elastase administration leads to pulmonary arterial hypertension and EA, as an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant factor, can protect development of lung and heart injuries induced by elastase.
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- Zahra Mansouri
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Ramezani-Aliakbari F, Badavi M, Dianat M, Mard SA, Ahangarpour A. Trimetazidine Increases Plasma MicroRNA-24 and MicroRNA-126 Levels and Improves Dyslipidemia, Inflammation and Hypotension in Diabetic Rats. Iran J Pharm Res 2021; 19:248-257. [PMID: 33680027 PMCID: PMC7757984 DOI: 10.22037/ijpr.2020.1101144] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Trimetazidine (TMZ) improves endothelial dysfunction. However, its beneficial effect on endothelial miRNAs is unexplored in diabetes. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of TMZ on plasma miRNA-24 and miRNA-126, dyslipidemia, inflammation, and blood pressure in the diabetic rats. Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned into four groups (250 ± 20 g, n = 8): a control (C), an untreated diabetic (D), a diabetic group administrated with TMZ at 10 mg/kg (T10), and a diabetic group administrated with TMZ at 30 mg/kg (T30) for eight weeks. Diabetes was induced by injection of alloxan (120 mg/kg). The plasma levels of miR-24, miR-126, lipid profile, malondialdehyde (MDA), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), blood glucose, body weight and systolic blood pressure were measured. The diabetic rats showed decreased plasma miR-24, HDL-c (P < 0.05), miR-126 (P < 0.01), body weight changes percent, body weight, and systolic blood pressure (P < 0.001) and increased triglycerides (TG), VLDL-c (P < 0.05), TNF-α, total cholesterol (TC) (P < 0.01) glucose, MDA and IL-6 (P < 0.001). Interestingly, all these changes were significantly improved by TMZ treatment. Our findings propose that TMZ has protective effects on decreased plasma miR-24 and miR-126 levels, inflammation, dyslipidemia and hypotension, and it may participate in endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis.
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- Fatemeh Ramezani-Aliakbari
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.,Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Atherosclerosis Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Diabetes Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Badavi M, Grootveld M, Jafari F, Dianat M, Faraji Shahrivar F. Supplement therapy with apelin for improving the TSH level and lipid disorders in PTU-induced hypothyroid rats. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2021; 69:668-675. [PMID: 33660355 DOI: 10.1002/bab.2142] [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: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Hyperlipidemia is a common metabolic disorder in the general population, which may arise in hypothyroidism. Apelin is an endogenous ligand that acts as an adiponectin, and is involved in energy storage and metabolism. This study evaluated the effects of apelin administration per se or in combination with T4 on the serum level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), body weight, and lipid profile, along with the serum level of apelin, and its mRNA expression in heart, in 6-propyl-2-thiouracil (PTU)-induced hypothyroid rats. Male Wistar rats were assigned to five different groups: control, H (hypothyroid), H+A, H+T, and H+A+T. All groups except the control one received PTU (0.05%) in the drinking water for 6 weeks. In addition to PTU, the H+A, H+T, and H+A+T groups received apelin (200 μg/kg/day, i.p.), l-thyroxin (T4) (20 μg/kg/day, via gavage tube), and apelin+T4 during the last 14 days of the trial, respectively. A combined application of T4 and apelin in the H+A+T group effectively diminished mean TSH level, low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol/high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol ratio, and atherogenic index in these animals when compared with these values for the H group. Coadministration of apelin with T4 may offer valuable therapeutic benefits, specifically lowering blood plasma TSH, lipid disorder, and atherosclerosis biomarkers in PTU-induced hypothyroid rats.
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- Mohammad Badavi
- Physiology Research Center, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Leicester School of Pharmacy, The Gateway, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Leicester School of Pharmacy, The Gateway, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Physiology Research Center, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Iranshahr, Iran
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Badavi M, Mard SA, Dianat M, Dashtbozorgi N. Crocin attenuates oxidative stress and inflammation in myocardial infarction induced by isoprenaline via PPARγ activation in diabetic rats. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2021; 19:1517-1525. [PMID: 33553037 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-020-00686-y] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Background and purpose Hyperglycemia induced oxidative stress and inflammation lead to development of diabetic cardiomyopathy. Diabetic patients are more at risk for myocardial infarction than non-diabetics. The current study has investigated the involvement of PPARγ activation in effects of crocin as a natural carotenoid against cardiac infarction in diabetic rats. Materials and methods Diabetes was induced in male Wistar rats by streptozotocin injection (55 mg/kg, i.p) 15 min after the administration of nicotinamide (110 mg/kg). Then saline, crocin (40 mg/kg, orally) and GW9662 (1 mg/kg, as PPARγ antagonist) were injected for 4 weeks. Isoprenaline was administrated on the 27th and 28th days to induce infarction. Cardiac injury markers, antioxidant enzymes content, blood glucose level, lipid profile, pro and anti-inflammatory cytokines, and PPARγ gene expression were measured. Results GSH, CAT content, CK-MB isoenzyme, LDH level, IL-10 and PPARγ gene expression in myocardial tissue were decreased in diabetic rats receiving isoprenaline and inflammatory cytokines TNFα and IL-6 and also plasma lipids were increased. Crocin administration significantly ameliorated inflammatory cytokines levels, CK-MB, and LDH contents and also it could enhance antioxidant capacity and PPARγ expression. However, GW9662 administration reversed the effects of crocin. Conclusion Overexpression of PPARγ in crocin treated rats and inhibition of crocin effects by GW9662 reflected the potential involvement of PPARγ pathway in the protective effects of crocin. Graphical abstract
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- Mohammad Badavi
- Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Alimentary Tract Research Center, Imam Khomeini hospital clinic research development Unit, Dept. of, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Khombi Shooshtari M, Farbood Y, Mansouri SMT, Badavi M, Khorsandi LS, Ghasemi Dehcheshmeh M, Sarkaki AR. Neuroprotective Effects of Chrysin Mediated by Estrogenic Receptors Following Cerebral Ischemia and Reperfusion in Male Rats. Basic Clin Neurosci 2021; 12:149-162. [PMID: 33995936 PMCID: PMC8114856 DOI: 10.32598/bcn.12.1.2354.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Introduction Ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Neuroprotective strategies were reported to attenuate cognitive deficits after ischemic incidents. Here we studied the neuroprotective potential of chrysin in a rat model of cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion (I/R) in the presence or absence of Estrogen Receptors (ERs). Methods Adult male Wistar rats were pretreated with chrysin (CH) (CH; 30 mg/kg; gavage; for 21 consecutive days) alone or with selective ERs antagonists (ERα antagonist MPP; ERβ antagonist PHTPP; IP) or nonselective ERs antagonist (ICI182780; IP). Then, the bilateral common carotid arteries were occluded for 20 min, which was followed by 72 h reperfusion. Subsequently, cognitive performance was evaluated by Morris Water Maze (MWM) and shuttle box tasks, and afterward, their hippocampi were removed for ELISA assays and H&E staining. Oxidative indicators Malondialdehyde (MDA) and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx), as well as inflammation mediators interleukin (IL)-1β and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα), were measured using commercial kits. Results Results of the current study showed that the anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties of CH are possible mechanisms that could improve cognitive deficits and prevent neuronal cell death following I/R (P<0.001). These effects were reversed by ICI182780 (P>0.05). Furthermore, when chrysin was co-treated with ERβ antagonist, PHTPP showed a weak neuroprotective effect in I/R rats. However, these parameters were not significantly different when chrysin was combined with ERα antagonist MPP. Conclusion Our data confirm that chrysin could potentially serve as a neuroprotective agent against devastating effects of cerebral I/R injury, which may be mediated via its interaction with ERs, especially ERβ.
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- Maryam Khombi Shooshtari
- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, United States of America
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- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Cell & Molecular Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Cell & Molecular Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Medicinal Plant Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Sohrabi F, Dianat M, Badavi M, Radan M, Mard SA. Does gallic acid improve cardiac function by attenuation of oxidative stress and inflammation in an elastase-induced lung injury? Iran J Basic Med Sci 2020; 23:1130-1138. [PMID: 32963734 PMCID: PMC7491503 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2020.46427.10721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Objective(s): Cardiovascular disease has an important role in mortality caused by lung injury. Emphysema is associated with impaired pulmonary gas exchange efficiency and airflow limitation associated with small airway inflammation. The aim was to evaluate the interactions between lung injury, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease. Since gallic acid has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, we hypothesized that gallic acid protects the lung and the related heart dysfunction in elastase-induced lung injury. Materials and Methods: Forty-eight Sprague-Dawley male rats were randomly divided into six groups: Control, Porcine pancreatic elastase (PPE) , PPE+GA, and 3 groups for different doses of gallic acid (GA 7.5, GA 15, GA 30 mg/kg). PPE was injected intra-tracheally on days 1 and 10 of the test. In each group, electrocardiography, hemodynamic parameters, oxidative stress, and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid were examined. Results: PPE administration showed a decrease in HR and QRS voltage of electrocardiogram parameters, as well as in hemodynamic parameters (P<0.05, P<0.01, and P<0.001) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) (P<0.05). Tumor Necrosis Factor α (TNF-α) (P<0.001), interleukin 6 (IL-6) (P<0.001), interleukin 6 (MDA) (P<0.001), and the total number of white blood cells (P<0.001) showed an increase in PPE groups. Gallic acid preserved the values of hemodynamic properties, oxidative stress, inflammation, and electrocardiogram parameters in comparison to the PPE group. Conclusion: Briefly, this study showed the valuable effect of gallic acid in cardiac dysfunction related to elastase-induced lung injury. These findings suggested that gallic acid, as a natural antioxidant, has a potential therapeutic effect on preventing oxidative stress, inflammation, and subsequent cardiovascular disease.
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- Farzaneh Sohrabi
- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Badreh F, Joukar S, Badavi M, Rashno M, Dehesh T. The Effects of Age and Fasting Models on Blood Pressure, Insulin/Glucose Profile, and Expression of Longevity Proteins in Male Rats. Rejuvenation Res 2020; 23:224-236. [DOI: 10.1089/rej.2019.2205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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- Firuzeh Badreh
- Physiology Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Science, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Science, Kerman, Iran
- Cardiovascular Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Kheiry M, Dianat M, Badavi M, Mard SA, Bayati V. p-Coumaric Acid Attenuates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Lung Inflammation in Rats by Scavenging ROS Production: an In Vivo and In Vitro Study. Inflammation 2020; 42:1939-1950. [PMID: 31267276 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-019-01054-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), known as lipoglycans and endotoxins found in the cell wall of some type of Gram-negative bacteria, causes acute lung inflammation (ALI). p-Coumaric acid (p-CA) possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative activities. The main purpose of our research was to explore the effect of p-CA on LPS-induced inflammation. In part I, 32 rats were divided into four groups: Control, LPS (5 mg/kg), p-CA (100 mg/kg), and LPS + p-CA to investigate acute lung inflammation caused by LPS. In part II, the effect of LPS-stimulated inflammatory response on A549 cells was investigated. The dosage of LPS and p-CA which used in this part was 1 μg/ml and 20 mM, respectively. ALI rats showed an elevation in antioxidant activity, TNF-alpha, IL-6, MDA, inflammatory parameters, and Nrf2 gene expression. Although pre-treatment with p-CA could return these changes approximately to normal condition in all two-part studies (in vivo and in vitro). The results of in vivo and in vitro study showed that LPS induced lung inflammation. Pre-treatment with p-CA causes modulating of oxidative stress in inflammatory condition in lung injury and A549 cell.
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- Maryam Kheiry
- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Golestan Boulevard, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Golestan Boulevard, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Golestan Boulevard, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Golestan Boulevard, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Shooshtari MK, Sarkaki A, Mansouri SMT, Badavi M, Khorsandi L, Ghasemi Dehcheshmeh M, Farbood Y. Protective effects of Chrysin against memory impairment, cerebral hyperemia and oxidative stress after cerebral hypoperfusion and reperfusion in rats. Metab Brain Dis 2020; 35:401-412. [PMID: 31853830 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-019-00527-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Stroke is devastating and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Cerebral ischemia-reperfusion and its subsequent reactive hyperemia lead to neuronal damage in the hippocampus and cognitive decline. Chrysin (5, 7-dihydroxyflavone) is a well-known member of the flavonoid family with antioxidant and neuroprotective effects. Therefore, in the present study, the aim was to investigate whether chrysin will be able to recover the brain function caused by ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in rats. Adult male Wistar rats (250-300 g) were randomly divided into five groups: and submitted to cerebral I/R or a sham surgery after three-weeks of pretreatment with chrysin (CH; 10, 30 and 100 mg/kg; P.O.) and/or normal saline containing %5 DMSO. Subsequently, sensorimotor scores, cognition, local cerebral blood flow, extracellular single unit, and histological parameters were evaluated following I/R. Hippocampus was used to evaluate biomarkers including: oxidative stress parameters and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) using ELISA kits. Data showed that pretreatment with chrysin significantly improved sensorimotor signs, passive avoidance memory, and attenuated reactive hyperemia, and increased the average number of spikes/bin (p < 0.001). Furthermore, chrysin pre-treatment significantly decreased the levels of MDA, NO, and PGE2 (p < 0. 001), while increased the levels of GPX and the number of surviving cells in the hippocampal CA1 region (p < 0.01, p < 0.001; respectively). This study demonstrates that chrysin may have beneficial effects in the treatment of cognitive impairment and help recover the brain dysfunction induced by I/R.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Science, Cell & Molecular Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Kheiry M, Dianat M, Badavi M, Mard SA, Bayati V. Does p-coumaric acid improve cardiac injury following LPS-induced lung inflammation through miRNA-146a activity? Avicenna J Phytomed 2020; 10:50-57. [PMID: 31921607 PMCID: PMC6941691] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory response plays an important role and affects heart function. As a flavonoid compound, p-coumaric acid (pCA), commonly exists in many fruits and vegetables and has a therapeutic effect on inflammatory diseases due to its anti-inflammatory properties. The purpose of the present study was to investigate pCA anti-inflammatory effect and the miRNAs (miRs) signaling pathway involved in cardiac inflammation following lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury (ALI). MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-two Sprague-Dawley male rats were divided into 4 groups: control (received saline for 10 days, i.p.), LPS (received saline for 10 days+5 mg/kg LPS on day 8, intratracheally), pCA (received pCA 100 mg/kg for 10 days, ip), and LPS+pCA (received LPS+pCA). The level of IL-1β, IL-18 in heart tissue and IL-1β in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was determined by ELISA kits. Also the level of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in heart tissue and myeloperoxidase (MPO) in lung tissue were measured, and pCA effect on miR- 146a in heart tissue was analyzed. RESULTS Data showed that 100 mg/kg of pCA significantly suppressed LDH activity (p<0.05), IL-18 (p<0.05) and IL-1β (p<0.01) level in heart tissue. Also, in BAL, IL-1β and MPO levels were significantly reduced (p<0.001). Finally, pCA modulated activation of miR-146a (p<0.05) in LPS -induced cardiac injury. CONCLUSION These findings indicated that LPS causes cardiac dysfunction and pre-treatment with pCA, as an anti-inflammatory agent, improved cardiac inflammation through modulation of miR-146a, and reducing cytokines and LDH activity.
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- Maryam Kheiry
- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran,Corresponding Author: Tel: +989163110437, Fax: +986133337370, ,
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Amini N, Sarkaki A, Dianat M, Mard SA, Ahangarpour A, Badavi M. Protective effects of naringin and trimetazidine on remote effect of acute renal injury on oxidative stress and myocardial injury through Nrf-2 regulation. Pharmacol Rep 2019; 71:1059-1066. [PMID: 31604166 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharep.2019.06.007] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Revised: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) is the predominant cause of acute renal failure (ARF), which damages the remote organs, especially the heart, and subsequently leads to death. The aim of the current study was to examine the effects of naringin (NAR), trimetazidine (TMZ), or their combination on the Nrf-2 expression in the kidney tissue, and myocardial injury in the renal IR injury in rats. METHODS Forty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly separated into five groups as follows: sham, IR injury, TMZ (5 mg/kg, intravenously), NAR (100 mg/kg), and their combination. Renal I/R injury and ischemia were induced by using clamps for 45 min, and after 4 h reperfusion, respectively. Then, the Nrf-2 expression in the kidney, antioxidant activity (CAT, SOD, and GPx), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), oxidative stress, electrocardiogram (ECG) parameters, and biochemical markers were examined. RESULTS Renal IR injury significantly reduced the Nrf-2 expression, superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT) enzymes' activities and TAC. Moreover, Malondialdehyde (MDA) level in kidney and heart tissues, plasma creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity were increased, and ECG parameters were significantly distributed; however, NAR, TMZ, or their combination improved these changes, in comparison with the renal IR injury in rats. CONCLUSION NAR, TMZ, or their combination could attenuate the Nrf-2 expression in the kidney tissue, following the renal IR injury through inhibition of lipid peroxidase, and enhancement of antioxidant activity.
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- Negin Amini
- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Diabetes Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Badreh F, Joukar S, Badavi M, Rashno M. Restoration of the Renin-Angiotensin System Balance Is a Part of the Effect of Fasting on Cardiovascular Rejuvenation: Role of Age and Fasting Models. Rejuvenation Res 2019; 23:302-312. [PMID: 31571520 DOI: 10.1089/rej.2019.2254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Intermittent fasting (IF) is an intervention that can be beneficial for health span and mitigate the risk of developing age-related cardiovascular diseases; however, the involved mechanisms are not well understood. The present study investigated the effects of IF regimens on the plasma level of angiotensin II (Ang II), and the expression of Ang II receptors (AT1aR and AT2R) and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in the heart and aorta of male, 3-, 12-, and 24-month-old Wistar rats fed ad libitum (AL), fed ad libitum and fasted 1 day per week (FW), or fasted every other day (EOD) for 3 months. Aging was associated with high circulating levels of Ang II, high level of AT1aR protein expression in the heart and aorta, and low level of AT2R protein expression in the heart and aorta. Both FW and EOD decreased Ang II levels (p < 0.01, p < 0.001) and AT1aR protein expression in the heart (p < 0.01, p < 0.001) and aorta (p < 0.001) of old rats. Both FW and EOD increased the expression of AT2R protein in the heart (p < 0.05 and p < 0.001, respectively). However, only EOD increased the expression of AT2R protein (p < 0.05) in the aorta. In the old group, both the FW and EOD regimens induced a significant increase in the expression of ACE2 protein in the heart (p < 0.01, p < 0.001 vs. age-matched AL group, respectively). The results suggest that a part of the recovery effect of fasting on cardiovascular system in old rats is mediated through restoration of the balance of renin-angiotensin system.
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- Firuzeh Badreh
- Physiology Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Science, Kerman, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Cardiovascular Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Radan M, Dianat M, Badavi M, Mard SA, Bayati V, Goudarzi G. Gallic acid protects particulate matter (PM 10) triggers cardiac oxidative stress and inflammation causing heart adverse events in rats. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2019; 26:18200-18207. [PMID: 31041709 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05223-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [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: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Previous studies have shown that exposure to particulate matter (PM) increased variety of health problems, particularly cardiovascular diseases leading to premature mortality. The cardiac effects of particulate matter containing PM10 include increased infarct size, decreased heart function, and increased arrhythmias in experimental ischemia-reperfusion models in rats. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of particles with an aerodynamic diameter smaller than 10 μm (PM10) on isolated-rat heart and also to determine the efficacy of gallic acid (GA) as a preventive agent in oxidative damage. The healthy rats were divided into 8 equal groups which served as, control, GA, PM10 (0.5, 2.5, and 5 mg/kg), and PM10+GA groups. PM10 administered into the lungs via the trachea in two stages with 48-h interval. After all experiments, the electrocardiogram was recorded. Then, the hemodynamic parameters and ventricular arrhythmias in rat isolated-hearts were assessed using Langendorff apparatus and according to the Lambeth conventions. In addition, the inflammation and oxidative stress factors in cardiac tissues were evaluated in all groups. The obtained results showed that the exposure to PM caused to decrease in cardiac hemodynamic and electrocardiogram parameters. Also, in PM10 rat groups, the IL-6, TNF-α, and oxidative stress parameters were increased. Gallic acid preserved the value of cardiac parameters and inflammation in rat hearts. In summary, we added a novel therapeutic effect of gallic acid for cardiac dysfunction induced by particulate matter. These findings could be related to antioxidant and antiinflammation properties and the obtained results suggest that natural antioxidant like gallic acid could be a therapeutic agent in prevention and management of health issues in the polluted areas of the world.
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- Maryam Radan
- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Health Faculty, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Savari F, Badavi M, Rezaie A, Gharib-Naseri MK, Mard SA. Evaluation of the therapeutic potential effect of Fas receptor gene knockdown in experimental model of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Free Radic Res 2019; 53:486-496. [PMID: 31010354 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2019.1608982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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: 12/16/2022]
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Aim: Stimulation of Fas death receptor is introduced as a major cause of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) progression through suppression of cell viability. Therefore, the blocking of death pathways is hypothesised to be express new approaches to NASH therapy. For this purpose, current experiment applied synthetic small interference RNA (SiRNA) to trigger Fas death receptor and to show its potential therapeutic role in designed NASH model. Methods: Male mice were placed on a western diet (WD) for 8 weeks and exposed to cigarette smoke during the last 4 weeks of feeding to induce NASH model. In the next step, Fas SiRNA was injected to mice aiming to examine specific Fas gene silencing, after 8 weeks. As a control, mice received scrambled SiRNA. Reversible possibility of disease was examined by 3 weeks of recovery. Results: Analysis of data is accompanied with the significant histopathological changes (steatosis, ballooning and inflammation), increased lipid profile and hepatic enzyme activities (AST, ALT, ALP) plus TBARS as well as decreased antioxidants levels in NASH model. Upon Fas-SiRNA injection, almost all measured parameters of NASH such as overexpression of Fas receptor, caspase3, NF-kB genes and marked increase of hepatic TNF-α were significantly restored and were remained nearly unchanged following recovery liking as scrambled groups. Conclusions: The suppression of Fas receptor signalling subsequent RNAi therapy may represent an applicable strategy to decline hepatocyte damages and so NASH progression in mice.
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- Feryal Savari
- a Physiology Research Center (PRC), Department of Physiology, School of Medicine , Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz , Iran
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- a Physiology Research Center (PRC), Department of Physiology, School of Medicine , Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz , Iran
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- b Department of Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine , Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz , Ahvaz , Iran
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- a Physiology Research Center (PRC), Department of Physiology, School of Medicine , Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz , Iran
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- c Persian Gulf's Physiology Research Center (PRC), Alimentary Tract Research Center, Department of Physiology, School of Medicine , Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz , Iran
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Farbood Y, Rashno M, Ghaderi S, Khoshnam SE, Sarkaki A, Rashidi K, Rashno M, Badavi M. Ellagic acid protects against diabetes-associated behavioral deficits in rats: Possible involved mechanisms. Life Sci 2019; 225:8-19. [PMID: 30943382 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2019.03.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Revised: 03/23/2019] [Accepted: 03/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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AIMS Diabetes mellitus (DM), a chronic metabolic disease, is associated with behavioral deficits. It has been suggested that ellagic acid (EA), a natural polyphenol compound, has potent anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. The present study was aimed to explore the potential protective effects of EA against diabetes-associated behavioral deficits and verified possible involved mechanisms. MAIN METHODS Fifty adult male Wistar rats were randomly divided into five groups: i.e., CON: normal rats treated with vehicle (5 ml/kg/day; P.O.), EA: normal rats treated with EA (50 mg/kg/day; P.O.), STZ: diabetic rats treated with vehicle (5 ml/kg/day; P.O.), STZ + INS: diabetic rats treated with insulin (6 IU/rat/day; S.C.), STZ + EA: diabetic rats treated with EA (50 mg/kg/day; P.O.). All the groups were under treatment for eight consecutive weeks. During the seventh and eighth weeks, behavioral functions of the rats were assessed by commonly used behavioral tests. Subsequently, pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines, neurotrophic factors, and also histological changes were evaluated in both cerebral cortex and hippocampus of the rats. KEY FINDINGS Chronic EA treatment attenuated anxiety/depression-like behaviors, improved exploratory/locomotor activities, and ameliorated cognitive deficits in diabetic rats. These results were accompanied by decreased blood glucose levels, modulation of inflammation status, improved neurotrophic support, and amelioration of neuronal loss in diabetic rats. In some aspects, treatment with EA was even more effective than insulin therapy. SIGNIFICANCE The current work's data confirms that EA could potentially serve as a novel, promising, and accessible protective agent against diabetes-associated behavioral deficits, owing to its anti-hyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, and neurotrophic properties.
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Dianat M, Hoseiny Nejad K, Sarkaki A, Farbood Y, Badavi M, Gharib-Naseri MK. Ellagic Acid Protects Cardiac Arrhythmias Following Global Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Model. Galen Med J 2019; 8:e1235. [PMID: 34466475 PMCID: PMC8343502 DOI: 10.31661/gmj.v8i0.1235] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2018] [Revised: 09/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) could increase the reactive oxidative stress in the cardiomyocytes. Also, some studies report cardiac arrhythmias following oxidative stressor such as I/R. Hence, this study was aimed to investigate the effects of ellagic acid (EA) against arrhythmias in a cerebral I/R model. Materials and Methods: Thirty-two male rats were randomly allocated into four groups: Sham (normal saline, 10 days), EA (100 mg/kg EA, 10 days), I/R (20 min ischemia followed by 30 min reperfusion, 10 days), and EA + I/R (100 mg/kg EA before I/R). In all animals, electrocardiogram (ECG) was recorded pre-ischemia and postischemia on the first and 11th days, respectively. Results: The I/R group showed an abnormally prolonged QTc interval after ischemia compared to the preischemia and control groups. EA administration in the EA+I/R group significantly reduced this prolonged QTc interval (P< 0.01). In the I/R group, ischemic/reperfusion resulted in a prolonged QRS complex and an elevated ST, which EA significantly prevented (P<0.01). In addition, EA significantly prevented the dramatically shortened RR interval induced by reperfusion (P<0.01). The incidence of ventricular fibrillation significantly increased in the I/R group; then it dramatically decreased following the administration of EA (P<0.0001). Conclusion: EA pretreatment repaired the adverse effects of I/R on the ECG parameters, which can be attributed to its negative chronotropic effects. EA pretreatment can prevent the cerebral I/R-induced heart arrhythmias.
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- Mahin Dianat
- Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Abadan Arvand International Division, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Correspondence to: Khojasteh Hoseiny Nejad, Physiology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran Telephone Number: +989163065812 Email Address:
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- Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Radan M, Dianat M, Badavi M, Mard SA, Bayati V, Goudarzi G. In vivo and in vitro evidence for the involvement of Nrf2-antioxidant response element signaling pathway in the inflammation and oxidative stress induced by particulate matter (PM10): the effective role of gallic acid. Free Radic Res 2019; 53:210-225. [PMID: 30585515 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2018.1563689] [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] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Environmental pollution is one of the risk factors for respiratory diseases. The nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is the major mechanisms contributing to cellular defense against oxidative damage. Gallic acid (GA) is regarded as potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents. The aim was to evaluate the role of Nrf2 pathway in particulate matter (PM10) exposure on lung and epithelial cells with an emphasis on the role of GA. In in vivo part, the rats were divided as control, GA (30 mg/kg), particulate matter (PM) (0.5, 2.5, and 5 mg/kg), and PM + GA. In in vitro study, the cells were divided as control, PM10 (100, 250, and 500 µg/ml), GA (50 µmol/L) and PM10+GA. Inflammation, oxidative stress and Nrf2-pathway factors were assessed. PM10 groups showed a considerable increase in the epithelial permeability and inflammatory parameters. We also found a significant decrease in the expression of Nrf2 and its up-stream regulators genes. Accordingly, the biosynthesis of glutathione (GSH) and other antioxidant activities significantly decreased. Gallic acid was identified to restore the antioxidant status to the normal levels. Our findings approved that Nrf2 is involved in PM10-induced oxidative damages and showed that Nrf2 activation by natural agents could ameliorate respiratory injuries induced by PM10.
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- Maryam Radan
- a Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology , Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz , Iran
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- a Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology , Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz , Iran
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- a Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology , Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz , Iran
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- a Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology , Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz , Iran
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- b Faculty of Medicine , Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz , Iran
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- c Health Faculty, Department of Environmental Health Engineering , Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz , Iran
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Amini N, Sarkaki A, Dianat M, Mard SA, Ahangarpour A, Badavi M. The renoprotective effects of naringin and trimetazidine on renal ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats through inhibition of apoptosis and downregulation of micoRNA-10a. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 112:108568. [PMID: 30780111 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.01.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [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: 12/10/2018] [Revised: 01/06/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Renal Ischemia-Reperfusion (IR) injury occurs due to circulatory shock and renal transplantation, leading to mortality and morbidity worldwide. The primary purpose of the current study was to evaluate the renoprotective effects of the naringin (NAR) and trimetazidine (TMZ) on IR injury, renal hemodynamics, antioxidant capacity, microRNA-10a, and expression of apoptosis factors. Forty rats were divided into five groups randomly: Sham, IR injury, (TMZ, 5 mg/kg), (NAR pretreatment, 100 mg/kg), and TMZ plus NAR. The sham group underwent the identical surgical procedure as the other groups, except for the application of clamps. After anesthesia, IR injury was induced by 45 min of ischemia, followed by reperfusion for 4 h. Tissue and blood samples were collected for evaluation of renal function, antioxidant activity and, biochemical and molecular parameters. Administration of the NAR, TMZ, and their combination decreased the plasma level of microRNA-10a, caspase-3, and Bcl-2 associated x protein (Bax) mRNA expression, but increased the B- cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) mRNA expression in the kidney tissue. In addition, antioxidant activity, renal blood flow, creatinine clearance (CCr), and fractional excretion of sodium (FENa) were improved. The NAR, TMZ, and their combination can prevent renal I/R injury through promotion of the level of antioxidant enzymes, as well as decrease of microRNA-10a and anti-apoptosis properties. Our data also suggest that NAR, TMZ, or their combination might be beneficial as potent therapeutic factors against renal IR injury.
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- Negin Amini
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Ramezani Ali Akbari F, Badavi M, Dianat M, Mard SA, Ahangarpour A. GALLIC ACID IMPROVES OXIDATIVE STRESS AND INFLAMMATION THROUGH REGULATING MICRORNAS EXPRESSIONS IN THE BLOOD OF DIABETIC RATS. Acta Endocrinol (Buchar) 2019; 15:187-194. [PMID: 31508175 DOI: 10.4183/aeb.2019.187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Context Endothelial dysfunction and diabetic cardiomyopathy are critical complications of diabetes. Gallic acid (GA) plays a significant role in cardiovascular disorders resulted from diabetes. In addition, increased plasma miR-24, miR-126 associated with endothelial dysfunction. Aim The current study was designed to assess the effects of GA on plasma miR-24, miR-126 levels in the diabetic rats. Animals and Methods Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into three groups (n=8): control (C), diabetic (D) and diabetic group treated with GA (D+G, 25 mg/kg, by gavage) for eight weeks. The blood glucose level, body weight, lipid profile, blood pressure, plasma miR-24 and miR-126 levels, antioxidant and inflammatory biomarkers were measured. Results The plasma levels of miR-24, miR-126, body weight, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c), total anti-oxidant capacity (TAC) and the systolic blood pressure significantly reduced and blood glucose, total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-c), malondialdehyde (MDA), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) significantly elevated among the diabetic rats compared with the control group. However, GA restored body weight, blood pressure, TC, TG, VLDL-c, TNF-α, miR-126, blood glucose, HDL-c, MDA, TAC, miR-24 and IL-6 among the GA treated rats compared with the diabetic group. Conclusion GA improves inflammation, oxidative stress and hypotension result from diabetes. These protective effects are probably mediated via increasing plasma miR-24 and miR-126 levels.
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- F Ramezani Ali Akbari
- Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz, Iran.,Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Dept. of Physiology, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz, Iran.,Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Dept. of Physiology, Ahvaz, Iran.,Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Atherosclerosis Research Center, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz, Iran.,Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Dept. of Physiology, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz, Iran.,Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Dept. of Physiology, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz, Iran.,Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Dept. of Physiology, Ahvaz, Iran.,Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Diabetes Research Center, Ahvaz, Iran
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Ramezani-Aliakbari F, Badavi M, Dianat M, Mard SA, Ahangarpour A. The Effects of Trimetazidine on QT-interval Prolongation and Cardiac Hypertrophy in Diabetic Rats. Arq Bras Cardiol 2018; 112:173-178. [PMID: 30570065 PMCID: PMC6371832 DOI: 10.5935/abc.20180248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Trimetazidine (TMZ) is an anti-ischemic drug. In spite of its protective
effects on cardiovascular system, there is no scientific study on the
usefulness of TMZ treatment for prolonged QT interval and cardiac
hypertrophy induced by diabetes. Objectives To evaluate the effects of TMZ on QT interval prolongation and cardiac
hypertrophy in the diabetic rats. Methods Twenty-four male Sprague-Dawley rats (200-250 g) were randomly assigned into
three groups (n = 8) by simple random sampling method. Control (C), diabetic
(D), and diabetic administrated with TMZ at 10 mg/kg (T10). TMZ was
administrated for 8 weeks. The echocardiogram was recorded before isolating
the hearts and transfer to a Langendorff apparatus. Hemodynamic parameters,
QT and corrected QT interval (QTc) intervals, heart rate and antioxidant
enzymes were measured. The hypertrophy index was calculated. The results
were evaluated by one-way ANOVA and paired t-test using SPSS (version 16)
and p < 0.05 was regarded as significant. Results The diabetic rats significantly indicated increased hypertrophy, QT and QTc
intervals and decreased Left ventricular systolic pressure (LVSP), Left
ventricular developed pressure (LVDP), rate pressure product (RPP), Max
dp/dt, and min dp/dt (±dp/dt max), heart rate, superoxide dismutase
(SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and catalase in the heart. Treatment
with TMZ in the diabetic animals was significantly improved these parameters
in comparison to the untreated diabetic group. Conclusions TMZ improves QTc interval prolongation and cardiac hypertrophy in diabetes.
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- Fatemeh Ramezani-Aliakbari
- Physiology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Iran
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- Physiology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Iran
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- Physiology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Iran
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- Physiology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Iran
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- Physiology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz - Iran
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Mirshekar MA, Sarkaki A, Farbood Y, Gharib Naseri MK, Badavi M, Mansouri MT, Haghparast A. Neuroprotective effects of gallic acid in a rat model of traumatic brain injury: behavioral, electrophysiological, and molecular studies. Iran J Basic Med Sci 2018; 21:1056-1063. [PMID: 30524680 PMCID: PMC6281072 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2018.29639.7165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Objective(s): Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the main causes of intellectual and cognitive disabilities. Clinically, it is essential to limit the development of cognitive impairment after TBI. In the present study, the neuroprotective effects of gallic acid (GA) on neurological score, memory, long-term potentiation (LTP) from hippocampal dentate gyrus (hDG), brain lipid peroxidation and cytokines after TBI were evaluated. Materials and Methods: Seventy-two adult male Wistar rats divided randomly into three groups with 24 in each: Veh + Sham, Veh + TBI and GA + TBI (GA; 100 mg/kg, PO for 7 days before TBI induction). Brain injury was made by Marmarou’s method. Briefly, a 200 g weight was fallen down from a 2 m height through a free-falling tube onto the head of anesthetized animal. Results: Veterinary coma scores (VCS), memory and recorded hDG -LTP significantly reduced in Veh + TBI group at 1 and 24 hr after TBI when compared to Veh + Sham (P<0.001), respectively, while brain tissue content of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were increased significantly (P<0.001). Pretreatment of TBI rats with GA improved clinical signs, memory and hDG-LTP significantly (P<0.001) compared to Veh + TBI group, while brain tissue content of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and MDA were decreased significantly (P<0.001). Conclusion: Our results propose that GA has neuroprotective effect on memory and LTP impairment due to TBI through decrement of brain lipid peroxidation and cerebral pro-inflammatory cytokines.
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- Mohammad Ali Mirshekar
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Physiology, School of Medicine and Clinical Immunology Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Sarkaki A, Farbood Y, Badavi M, Ghadiri A, Ghasemi Dehcheshmeh M, Mansouri E, Navabi SP. The protective effect of betulinic acid on microvascular responsivity and protein expression in alzheimer disease induced by cerebral micro-injection of beta-amyloid and streptozotocin. Microcirculation 2018; 25:e12503. [PMID: 30178892 DOI: 10.1111/micc.12503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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] [Received: 03/14/2018] [Revised: 07/19/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Alzheimer's disease (AD) is mainly caused by accumulation of β-amyloid (Aβ) in vessels or parenchyma of the brain. Accordingly, natural compounds such as betulinic acid (BA) might improve the AD signs by increase in blood flow and through reduction in amyloid plaques. METHODS Intra-hippocampal injection of BA (0.2 and 0.4 μmol/L /10 μL DMSO /rat) was done at intervals of 180 and 10 min before co-microinjection of 0.1 μmol/L Aβ dissolved in PBS (5 μL/rat, hippocampi) and 1.5 mg/kg Streptozotocin dissolved in aCSF (10 μL/rat, lateral ventricles). Cerebro-vascular responsivity tested by Laser Doppler, BBB leakage, Elisa assays of cytokines (TNF-α and IL-10), and Western blot analysis of proteins (BDNF and AchE) in the hippocampus were assessed 1 month after the injections. RESULTS Microvascular reaction and BBB function were significantly impaired in AD rats, which were improved via BA pretreatment. BA could increase BDNF expression and decrease cytokine levels in the hippocampus of AD rats (especially 0.1 μmol/L Aβ: 0.4 μmol/L BA); however, no significant changes were detected in the blotting of AchE among the groups. CONCLUSIONS Betulinic acid could have a role in AD through protecting microcirculation, alleviating inflammation, and up-regulating BDNF expression which is clearer toward 1:4 molar ratios of Aβ to BA.
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- Alireza Sarkaki
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cellular & Molecular Research Center, Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cellular & Molecular Research Center, Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Ahangarpour A, Oroojan AA, Khorsandi L, Kouchak M, Badavi M. Antioxidant effect of myricitrin on hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress in C2C12 cell. Cell Stress Chaperones 2018; 23:773-781. [PMID: 29516429 PMCID: PMC6045534 DOI: 10.1007/s12192-018-0888-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2017] [Revised: 02/02/2018] [Accepted: 02/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Hyperglycemia induced oxidative stress inside the cells. Myricitrin, as an antioxidant plant-derived component, may be useful in hyperglycemia. Hence, the aim of this study was conducted to evaluate the antioxidant effects of myricitrin on hyperglycemia-induced oxidative damage in myotubes (C2C12 cells). In this experimental study, mouse myoblast cell line (C2C12) was obtained and divided into five groups: control, hyperglycemia, hyperglycemia + myricitrin 1, 3, and 10 μM. After treatment period for 48 h, cells were collected, homogenized, and centrifuged at 2000 rpm for 10 min. All samples were kept at - 80 °C until experimental and real-time PCR assessments were performed. Hyperglycemia increased malondialdehyde (MDA) (p < 0.05), total antioxidant capacity (TAC) (p < 0.001), and cellular apoptosis, and decreased levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) (p < 0.01), myotube glycogen content (p < 0.05), glucose transporter type 4 (Glut-4), and cellular viability (p < 0.001). Myricitrin administration improved SOD (p < 0.05), CAT (p < 0.01), muscle cell's glycogen content (p < 0.01), Glut-4 gene expression (p < 0.001), Thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide (MTT) (p < 0.05), and Bax to Bcl-2 ratio (p < 0.001), and reduced MDA (p < 0.05) compared to hyperglycemia group. In conclusion, hyperglycemic condition induced oxidative stress along with cellular apoptosis, and myricitrin improved these disorders. Also, low and moderate doses of myricitrin are more efficient on skeletal muscle cells exposed to hyperglycemic statues than a high concentration of this antioxidant agent.
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- Akram Ahangarpour
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Diabetes Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Student Research Committee of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Cell & Molecular Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Nanotechnology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Khoshnam SE, Farbood Y, Fathi Moghaddam H, Sarkaki A, Badavi M, Khorsandi L. Vanillic acid attenuates cerebral hyperemia, blood-brain barrier disruption and anxiety-like behaviors in rats following transient bilateral common carotid occlusion and reperfusion. Metab Brain Dis 2018; 33:785-793. [PMID: 29356980 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-018-0187-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Transient bilateral common carotid artery occlusion (tBCCAO), followed by reperfusion, is a model of transient global hypoperfusion. In the present study we aimed to investigate the probable effects of Vanillic acid (VA) on some physiological parameters including cerebral hyperemia, blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption, anxiety behaviors and neurological deficits induced by bilateral occlusion of the common carotid arteries and reperfusion (BCCAO/R) in rats. Rats were randomly divided into four groups; Sham, BCCAO/R, VA and VA+ BCCAO/R. Chronic cerebral hypoperfusion was induced after 2 weeks of pretreatment by VA. Subsequently, sensorimotor scores, elevated plus maze tests, cerebral hyperemia, and BBB disruption were evaluated 72 h after 30 min of BCCAO. Pretreatment of rats by VA improved sensory motor signs, anxiolytic behavior in BCCAO/R rats compared with untreated rats (p < 0.05). Further, VA attenuated reactive hyperemia and BBB disruption in BCCAO/R rats compared with untreated rats (p < 0.01). To our knowledge, this study is the first to reveal VA could attenuate reactive hyperemia and improve BBB disruption following BCCAO/R, and could improve neurological scores and anxiety like behaviors in this model of cerebral hypoperfusion. These results suggest that VA could be a promising pretreatment agent in cerebral hypoperfusion.
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- Seyed Esmaeil Khoshnam
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cell & Molecular Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Javidanpour S, Dianat M, Badavi M, Mard SA. The inhibitory effect of rosmarinic acid on overexpression of NCX1 and stretch- induced arrhythmias after acute myocardial infarction in rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 102:884-893. [PMID: 29710544 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.03.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2018] [Revised: 03/10/2018] [Accepted: 03/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The incidence of arrhythmias is the main cause of high mortality after myocardial infarction (AMI). The aim of the present study was to determine whether the rosmarinic acid (RA) could reduce the stretch-induced arrhythmias (SIAs) related to overexpression of NCX1 after AMI. Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly allocated into six groups: Sham, MI (100 mg/kg of isoproterenol (Iso), subcutaneously, on two consecutive days), RA (30 mg/kg, orally, 14 days), and RA (10, 15 and 30 mg/kg, 14 days) + I. MI induction was performed on the 13th and 14th days of the study period. Forty-eight hours after the first injection of Iso, the parameters of hypertrophy, plasma levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and lipid profile were evaluated. Using Langendorff apparatus, the isolated hearts were transiently stretched for 5 s with three different end-diastolic volumes (ΔV1to3 = 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2 mL). Cardiac function parameters were measured for 30 s, and ventricular arrhythmias were recorded for 3 min after each stretch. Finally, the levels of cardiac troponin-I and NCX1 mRNA expression were examined. The rats of MI group showed a significant increase in hypertrophy index, MDA, triglyceride and cholesterol (P < 0.001). Additionally, a marked impairment in cardiac parameters, an increase in the rates of SIAs and NCX1 expression, and a decrease in troponin-I (P < 0.001) were observed. RA at three doses especially 15 mg/kg strongly improved almost all the mentioned factors (P < 0.001). Our results confirm that RA pretreatment could prevent hypertrophia, arrhythmia and cardiac dysfunction following AMI which is associated with inhibition of lipid peroxidation and overexpression of NCX1.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac/blood
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac/complications
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac/drug therapy
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac/physiopathology
- Blood Pressure/drug effects
- Cardiomegaly/blood
- Cardiomegaly/complications
- Cardiomegaly/drug therapy
- Cardiomegaly/physiopathology
- Cholesterol, HDL/blood
- Cholesterol, LDL/blood
- Cinnamates/pharmacology
- Cinnamates/therapeutic use
- Depsides/pharmacology
- Depsides/therapeutic use
- Diastole/drug effects
- Electrocardiography
- Gene Expression Regulation/drug effects
- Heart Ventricles/drug effects
- Heart Ventricles/pathology
- Heart Ventricles/physiopathology
- Male
- Malondialdehyde/blood
- Myocardial Infarction/blood
- Myocardial Infarction/complications
- Myocardial Infarction/drug therapy
- Myocardial Infarction/physiopathology
- RNA, Messenger/genetics
- RNA, Messenger/metabolism
- Rats, Sprague-Dawley
- Sodium-Calcium Exchanger/genetics
- Sodium-Calcium Exchanger/metabolism
- Stress, Mechanical
- Tachycardia/blood
- Tachycardia/complications
- Tachycardia/drug therapy
- Tachycardia/physiopathology
- Triglycerides/blood
- Troponin I/metabolism
- Ventricular Premature Complexes/blood
- Ventricular Premature Complexes/complications
- Ventricular Premature Complexes/physiopathology
- Rosmarinic Acid
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- Somayeh Javidanpour
- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Dianat M, Radan M, Badavi M, Mard SA, Bayati V, Ahmadizadeh M. Crocin attenuates cigarette smoke-induced lung injury and cardiac dysfunction by anti-oxidative effects: the role of Nrf2 antioxidant system in preventing oxidative stress. Respir Res 2018; 19:58. [PMID: 29631592 PMCID: PMC5891913 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-018-0766-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 04/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been emerging as a great health problem in world. Cigarette smoke is known to cause oxidative stress and deplete glutathione (GSH) levels. Nuclear erythroid-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is involved in transcriptional regulation of glutamate-cysteine ligase catalytic subunit (GCLc). Antioxidant compounds may be of therapeutic value in monitoring disease progression. Crocin demonstrates antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective role of crocin against CSE-mediated oxidative stress, inflammatory process, Nrf2 modifications and impairment of cardiac function in rats with COPD. METHODS Eighty rats were divided into four groups: Control, Cigarette smoke exposure (CSE), Crocin, Crocin+CS. Each group was divided into the two parts: 1) to evaluate lung inflammatory and oxidative process, 2) to evaluate the effect of Cigarette smoke induced-lung injuries on cardiac electrocardiogram (such as heart rate and QRS complex) and hemodynamic parameters (such as perfusion pressure and left ventricular developed pressure). RESULTS CSE rats showed a significant increase in cotinine concentration (17.24 ng/ml), and inflammatory parameters and a decrease in PO2 (75.87 mmHg) and expression of PKC (0.86 fold), PI3K (0.79 fold), MAPK (0.87 fold), Nrf2 (0.8 fold) and GCLc (0.75 fold) genes, antioxidant activity, and finally cardiac abnormalities in electrocardiogram and hemodynamic parameters. Co-treatment whit crocin could restore all these values to normal levels. CONCLUSIONS CS induced-COPD in rat model provides evidence that chronic CS exposure leads to lung injury and mediated cardiac dysfunction. Crocin co-treatment by modulating of Nrf2 pathway protected lung injury caused by COPD and its related cardiac dysfunction. In this study, we showed the importance of Nrf2 activators as a therapeutic target for the development of novel therapy for lung oxidative injuries.
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- Mahin Dianat
- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, School of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
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Ramezani-Aliakbari F, Badavi M, Dianat M, Mard S, Ahangarpour A. The Beneficial Effects of Trimetazidine on Reperfusion–Induced Arrhythmia in Diabetic Rats. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2018; 127:320-325. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-122881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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AbstractTrimetazidine (TMZ), as an anti-ischemic drug, plays a critical role in protecting against cardiovascular complications induced by diabetes. This study was therefore aimed to evaluate the protective effects of TMZ on reperfusion-induced arrhythmias in the diabetic rats. Male Sprague-Dawley rats (250±20 g) were randomly assigned to four (n=8): control rats (C), alloxan induced diabetic rats (D), diabetic rats treated with TMZ (10 mg/kg, D+T10), diabetic rats treated with TMZ (30 mg/kg, D+T30). TMZ was treated orally once daily for 8 weeks. Diabetes was induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of alloxan (120 mg/kg). Ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) was carried out via 30 min of ischemia and following120-min reperfusion. The magnitude and score of arrhythmia, the left ventricular function, infarct size, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), myocardial creatine kinase (CK-MB) and troponin (cTnI) were measured. The findings were evaluated by two-way repeated measures and one-way ANOVA followed by LSD post hoc test and Fisher's exact test for incidence percentage. The duration, incidence and score of arrhythmia (p<0.001), infarct size (p<0.01) were significantly increased, the cardiac contractility (±dp/dt), LDH, CK-MB (p<0.001) and cTnI (p<0.05) were significantly decreased in the diabetic rats in comparison with the control group. However, treatment with TMZ in the diabetic rats was significantly improved the duration (p<0.001), incidence and score of arrhythmia,±dp/dt LDH, CK-MB, cTnI (p<0.05) and infarct size (p<0.01) in comparison with the untreated diabetic group. The present study indicates anti-arrhythmic effect of TMZ in reducing arrhythmias induced by reperfusion in the diabetic rats.
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- Fatemeh Ramezani-Aliakbari
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz Iran
- Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz Iran
- Atherosclerosis Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz Iran
- Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz Iran
- Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz Iran
- Ahvaz Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz Iran
- Diabetes Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz, Iran
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Ahangarpour A, Oroojan AA, Khorsandi L, Kouchak M, Badavi M. Solid Lipid Nanoparticles of Myricitrin Have Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Effects on Streptozotocin-Nicotinamide-Induced Diabetic Model and Myotube Cell of Male Mouse. Oxid Med Cell Longev 2018; 2018:7496936. [PMID: 30116491 PMCID: PMC6079346 DOI: 10.1155/2018/7496936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2018] [Revised: 05/12/2018] [Accepted: 05/31/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) may occur via oxidative stress. Myricitrin is a plant-derived antioxidant, and its solid lipid nanoparticle (SLN) may be more potent. Hence, the present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of myricitrin SLN on streptozotocin-nicotinamide- (STZ-NA-) induced T2DM of the mouse and hyperglycemic myotube. In this experimental study, cold homogenization method was used to prepare SLN. Then, 120 adult male NMRI mice were divided into 7 groups: control, vehicle, diabetes (received STZ 65 mg/kg 15 min after injected NA 120 mg/kg), diabetes + SLN containing myricitrin 1, 3, and 10 mg/kg, and diabetes + metformin. For in vitro study, myoblast (C2C12) cell line was cultured and divided into 6 groups (n = 3): control, hyperglycemia, hyperglycemia + SLN containing myricitrin 1, 3, and, 10 μM, and hyperglycemia + metformin. After the last nanoparticle treatment, plasma samples, pancreas and muscle tissues, and myotubes were taken for experimental assessments. Diabetes increased lipid peroxidation and reduced antioxidant defense along with the hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and pancreas apoptosis. Hyperglycemia induced oxidative stress, antioxidant impairment, and cellular apoptosis. Myricitrin SLN improved diabetes and hyperglycemia complications in the in vivo and in vitro studies. Therefore, SLN of myricitrin showed antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antiapoptotic effects in the mouse and myotube cells.
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- Akram Ahangarpour
- 1Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Diabetes Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- 2Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- 3Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- 4Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nanotechnology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- 5Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Ahangarpour A, Oroojan AA, Badavi M. Exendin-4 protects mice from D-galactose-induced hepatic and pancreatic dysfunction. Pathobiol Aging Age Relat Dis 2017; 8:1418593. [PMID: 29321828 PMCID: PMC5757233 DOI: 10.1080/20010001.2017.1418593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2017] [Accepted: 12/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Investigations into pharmaceutical intervention of pancreatic and hepatic dysfunction associated with metabolic disturbances have received relatively little attention. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effects of exendin-4 in mice receiving D-galactose, a reducing sugar that triggers ROS production and inflammatory mediators affecting the pancreas and liver. Exendin-4 is an United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved glucagon-like peptide that increases insulin dependent glycogen synthesis and glucose uptake. Male NMRI mice (20–25 g), 3 months of age, were randomly divided into 6 groups of 12 mice each: control, exendin-4 (1 nmol/kg), exendin-4 (10 nmol/kg), D-galactose, D-galactose + exendin-4 (1 nmol/kg) and D-galactose + exendin-4 (10 nmol/kg). D-galactose (500 mg/kg) was given daily by oral gavage for 6 weeks. During the last 10 days, exendin-4 (1 and 10 nmol/kg) was injected intraperitoneally daily. Glucose, insulin, insulin resistance, lipid profiles, and hepatic enzyme levels significantly increased in the D-galactose group (p < 0.05), along with a significant decrease in superoxide dismutase activity and pancreatic islet insulin secretion (p < 0.05). Exendin-4 decreased D-galactose-induced increases in serum glucose and insulin, insulin resistance, lipid profiles, and hepatic enzymes, and improved pancreatic islet insulin secretion and antioxidant defense status. The results show that exendin-4 can prevent complications in mice with compromised pancreatic and hepatic function. Long term administration of D-galactose in mice may be a useful model to study insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and aging.
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- Akram Ahangarpour
- Diabetes Research Center, Department of Physiology, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Student Research Committee of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Department of Physiology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Javidanpour S, Dianat M, Badavi M, Mard SA. The cardioprotective effect of rosmarinic acid on acute myocardial infarction and genes involved in Ca 2+ homeostasis. Free Radic Res 2017; 51:911-923. [PMID: 28988521 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2017.1390227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a common cause of hospitalisation and high mortality due to lethal arrhythmias. Sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ ATPase (SERCA2) and ryanodine receptor (RyR2) regulate the cytosolic Ca2+ ion concentration. Rosmarinic acid (RA) is one of the most common caffeic esters in Rosmarinus officinalis. The present study was conducted to test the hypothesis whether RA can protect cardiac function against AMI and arrhythmias induced by isoproterenol through the regulatory effect of SERCA2 and RyR2 gene expression. To this aim, male Sprague-Dawley rats were allocated into in vivo and ex vivo studies and received RA (10, 15, and 30 mg/kg; 14 days). AMI was induced by two consecutive subcutaneous injections of 100 mg/kg isoproterenol. Blood pressure (BP), heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG) parameters, plasma levels of cardiac biomarkers, and antioxidative enzymes were evaluated (in vivo study). Cardiac functions were measured in isolated hearts using Langendorff set up. Gene expressions of SERCA2 and RyR2 were measured in left ventricular heart. Isoproterenol administration showed a significant decline in BP, QRS voltage, activities of antioxidant enzymes, cardiac function, and gene expressions of SERCA2 and RyR2. The results also indicated a significant increase in heart rate, ST-elevation, cardiac biomarkers, and antioxidant enzymes. RA at 30 mg/kg dosage showed the best effect on the improvement of the mentioned factors. This study suggests that RA has potent cardioprotective effects against AMI and arrhythmia, which may be due to its ability to enhance expression of plasma antioxidant enzymes and genes involved in Ca2+ homeostasis SERCA2 and RyR2. The protective role of RA is also possibly related to its antiadrenergic effects.
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- Somayeh Javidanpour
- a Physiology Research Center, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine , Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz , Iran
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- a Physiology Research Center, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine , Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz , Iran
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- a Physiology Research Center, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine , Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz , Iran
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- a Physiology Research Center, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine , Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz , Iran
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Khoshnam SE, Sarkaki A, Khorsandi L, Winlow W, Badavi M, Moghaddam HF, Farbood Y. Vanillic acid attenuates effects of transient bilateral common carotid occlusion and reperfusion in rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 96:667-674. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.10.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2017] [Revised: 10/02/2017] [Accepted: 10/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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