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Rasouli H, Razavi BM, Ghasemzadeh Rahbardar M, Sadeghian H, Tabatabaee Yazdi SA, Hosseinzadeh H. Hepatoprotective effect of amifostine and WR-1065 on acetaminophen-induced liver toxicity on Wistar rats. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03000-2. [PMID: 38381146 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03000-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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PURPOSE The most important problem with acetaminophen is its hepatotoxicity. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is used to treat the hepatotoxicity of acetaminophen. Due to the structural similarities of this compound with amifostine, we decided to test the effect of this substance and its metabolite, WR-1065, on the hepatotoxicity of acetaminophen. METHODS The single-dose method contained 1. Control; 2. Acetaminophen (1 g/kg, gavage); 3-5. Acetaminophen + amifostine (100, 200, 400 mg/kg, i.p.); 6-8. Acetaminophen + WR-1065 (50, 100, 200 mg/kg, i.p.); and 9. Acetaminophen + NAC (100, 200 mg/kg, i.p.). The multiple-dose method included the same groups: amifostine (50, 100, 200 mg/kg), WR-1065 (25, 50, 100 mg/kg), and NAC (100 mg/kg). Then, animals were sacrificed, and blood samples were collected for measuring ALT, AST, ALP, and T-Bil, liver tissue for histopathological examination, MDA, and GSH amounts. RESULTS Acetaminophen increased the levels of MDA, T-Bil, ALT, AST, and ALP, decreased GSH levels, and augmented necrosis, neutrophils, lymphocytes, and macrophages in the port space in single-dose and multiple-dose studies. Amifostine and WR-1065 significantly reduced the levels of MDA, T-Bil, ALT, AST, ALP, increased GSH content, and ameliorated histopathological alterations in a single-dose and multiple-dose method compared to the acetaminophen group. Moreover, NAC caused a significant decrease in the levels of MDA, T-Bil, ALT, AST, and ALP, and reduced GSH amounts in single-dose and multiple-dose studies. CONCLUSION Amifostine and WR-1065 as antioxidant and hepatoprotective compounds are effective in reducing acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity with a similar effect to NAC and can be administered as an adjunct in the treatment of acetaminophen overdose.
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- Hashem Rasouli
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Mohsenzadeh MS, Razavi BM, Imenshahidi M, Tabatabaee Yazdi SA, Mohajeri SA, Hosseinzadeh H. Potential role of green tea extract and epigallocatechin gallate in preventing bisphenol A-induced metabolic disorders in rats: Biochemical and molecular evidence. Phytomedicine 2021; 92:153754. [PMID: 34607205 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153754] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bisphenol A (BPA) is an artificial chemical widely used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Accumulating evidence indicates that BPA exposure is associated with metabolic disorders. The beneficial effects of green tea and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), major catechin present in green tea, on alleviating BPA-induced metabolic disorders have been shown in various studies. PURPOSE Protective effects of green tea extract and EGCG on BPA-induced metabolic disorders and possible underlying mechanisms were investigated. METHODS Rats were randomly divided into control, green tea extract (50 and 100 mg/kg, IP), EGCG (20 and 40 mg/kg, IP), BPA (10 mg/kg, gavage), BPA plus green tea extract (25, 50, and 100 mg/kg, IP), BPA plus EGCG (10, 20, and 40 mg/kg, IP), and BPA plus vitamin E (200 IU/kg, IP). After two months, body weight, blood pressure, biochemical blood tests, hepatic malondialdehyde (MDA), and glutathione (GSH) were assessed. By enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, serum levels of insulin, leptin, adiponectin, TNFα, and IL-6, and by western blotting, hepatic insulin signaling (IRS-1, PI3K, Akt) were measured. RESULTS BPA increased body weight, blood pressure, and MDA, decreased GSH, elevated serum levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglyceride, glucose, insulin, leptin, TNFα, IL-6, and liver enzymes including alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase, and lowered high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and adiponectin levels. In western blot, decreased phosphorylation of IRS-1, PI3K, and Akt was obtained. Administration of green tea extract, EGCG, or vitamin E with BPA reduced the detrimental effects of BPA. CONCLUSION These findings indicate that green tea extract and EGCG can be effective in preventing or reducing metabolic disorders induced by BPA linked to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, regulating the metabolism of lipids, and improving insulin signaling pathways.
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- Mahdieh Sadat Mohsenzadeh
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Background: Intra-operative molecular diagnostic assays are currently used for the detection of lymph node metastases. The objective of this study was to find new biomarkers to improve diagnostic accuracy in the detection of metastatic axillary lymph nodes in breast cancer patients. Methods: We applied an absolute quantitative real-time RT-PCR to quantitate the expression of CK19, KLK11, and CLEC3A mRNAs in 79 FFPE SLNs from 35 breast cancer patients. The CK19 was confirmed as a standard biomarker, and the level of expression of selected new markers, KLK11 and CLEC3A, was evaluated in pathologically negative and positive SLNs by using absolute quantitative real-time PCR. Results: The overall concordance of the CK19 gene with pathological results was 92.4% (less than 250 copies) in negative SLNs and 85% in positive SLNs (more than 250 copies). The sensitivity and specificity of CK19, which were detected by real-time PCR, was 85% and 46%, respectively. Our results revealed that lower CLEC3A was associated with more lymph node involvement. We could set a cut-off point for CLEC3A with the sensitivity of 78% and specificity of 60%. Also, the mean KLK11 had a statistically significant reverse correlation with tumor grade (p = 0.017). Higher CK19 levels were related to more tumor invasion (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: Regarding the findings, CLEC3A along with CK19 can be used as a promising marker with high sensitivity and specificity for the detection of metastatic SLN.
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- Behnaz Bakaeean
- Department of Biology, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran
- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran
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- Department of Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Corresponding Author: Mehran Gholamin, Department of Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, and Mashhad, Iran; Tel. & Fax: (0513) 8846710; E-mail:
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Pouya F, Mojtabanezhad Shariatpanahi A, Ghaffarzadegan K, Tabatabaee Yazdi SA, Golmohammadzadeh H, Soltani G, Aminian Toosi K, Kerachian MA. A novel large germ line deletion in adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene associated with familial adenomatous polyposis. Mol Genet Genomic Med 2018; 6:1031-1040. [PMID: 30259713 PMCID: PMC6305644 DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Revised: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a familial colorectal cancer predisposition syndrome characterized by the development of numerous colorectal polyps, which is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. FAP is caused by germ line mutations in adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene. Here, we described the identification of a causative APC gene deletion associated with FAP in an Iranian family. Methods Diagnosis of FAP was based on clinical findings, family history, and medical records (colonoscopy and histopathological data) after the patients were referred to Reza Radiotherapy and Oncology Center, Iran, for colonoscopy. Blood samples were collected, and genomic DNA was extracted. APC mutation screening was conducted by target next‐generation sequencing and quantitative real‐time PCR. Results A novel heterozygous large deletion mutation, c.(135+1_136–1)_(*2113+1_*2114–1) spanning exon 3 to 16 [EX3_16 DEL] of APC gene (GenBank Accession# MG712911), was detected in a proband and all her affected relatives in five generations, which was absent in unaffected family members and normal controls. Conclusions This novel deletion is the first report, describing the largest deletion of APC gene. Our novel finding contributes to a more comprehensive database of germ line mutations of APC gene that could be used in medical practice for the molecular diagnosis, risk assessment susceptibility of the disease for the FAP patients.
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- Farzaneh Pouya
- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Razavi Cancer Research Center, Razavi Hospital, Imam Reza International University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Cancer Genetics Research Unit, Reza Radiotherapy and Oncology Center, Mashhad, Iran
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- Cancer Genetics Research Unit, Reza Radiotherapy and Oncology Center, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Biology, Islamic Azad University Mashhad Branch, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Cancer Genetics Research Unit, Reza Radiotherapy and Oncology Center, Mashhad, Iran.,Cancer Genetics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Sadeghian MH, Yazdi SAT, Ayatollahi H, Keramati MR, Ghazvini K, Rezai AR, Heidari N, Sheikhi M, Shaghayegh G. Is there any relationship between Chlamydophila pneumoniae and coronary atherosclerosis among Iranians? Niger Med J 2013; 54:40-4. [PMID: 23661898 PMCID: PMC3644743 DOI: 10.4103/0300-1652.108894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Background: Atherosclerosis is a coronary heart disease, andis the most common cause of death in the industrialized world. Some studies suggested that atherosclerosis may be triggered by infectious agents, mostly Chlamydophila pneumoniae. However, the role of C. pneumoniae in the pathogenesis of coronary atherosclerosis is still controversial. Objectives: This study was performed to evaluate whether there is a significant association between coronary artery atherosclerosis and C. pneumoniae by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. Materials and Methods: This case-control study was carried out on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue biopsies of the coronary arteries obtained from 30 patients with coronary atherosclerosis and 30 subjects without atherosclerosis living in Northeast of Iran. All subjects' weight and height were determined, and the body mass index was calculated. We also reviewed the medical history and previous laboratory reports of patients. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) was extracted, and C. pneumonia DNA was amplified and detected using PCR assay. Results: The age of the patients in the study group was from 18 to 50 years, and the male to female ratio was 5:1. Only oneout of the 30 coronary tissue samples had positive PCR for C. pneumoniae (3.3%), while it was negative for patients in the control group. Conclusions: This study showed that C. pneumoniae infection is not strongly associated with coronary artery atherosclerosis in Northeast of Iran.
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- Mohammad Hadi Sadeghian
- Faculty of Medicine, Cancer Molecular Pathology Research Centre, Ghaem Medical Centre, Mashhad, Iran
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Sadeghian MH, Yazdi SAT, Ayatollahi H, Ghazvini K, Keramati MR, Karimiani EG, Sheikhi M, Ahrarirodi SV, Shaghayegh G. Absence of Helicobacter pylori infection in coronary atherosclerosis disease in Northeast of Iran. Artery Res 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.artres.2013.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Hadjzadeh MAR, Keshavarzi Z, Tabatabaee Yazdi SA, Ghasem Shirazi M, Rajaei Z, Khajavi Rad A. Effect of alcoholic extract of Nigella sativa on cisplatin-induced toxicity in rat. Iran J Kidney Dis 2012; 6:99-104. [PMID: 22388606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2011] [Accepted: 11/16/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to test whether Nigella sativa (NS) seeds can reduce cisplatin-induced toxicity. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty rats were divided into 3 groups to receive distilled water (control group), cisplatin (3 mg/kg per body weight for 3 days), and cisplatin and alcoholic extract of NS (100 mg/kg per body weight). Biochemical and histopathologic parameters were compared between the three groups on days 14 and 42 of the study. RESULTS Blood urea nitrogen increased in the cisplatin and NS groups on days 14 and 42 compared to day 0 (P < .001). It was significantly in the cisplatin than in the control group on day 14 (P < .001). Serum creatinine had a similar profile in the cisplatin and NS groups as blood urea nitrogen. Serum triglyceride increased in the cisplatin and NS groups on day 14, but it decreased on day 42 (P < .05). Urine glucose concentration decreased in the cisplatin group on days 14 and 42 compared to day 0 (P < .001), and the same trend was seen in the NS group (P < .001). Histology of the kidneys exposed to cisplatin showed significant kidney injury, but the rats treated with NS showed a relatively well-preserved architecture. CONCLUSIONS Cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity was confirmed in our study. Nigella sativa seeds had nonsignificant effects on biochemical parameters, although the histopathologic properties of the kidneys relatively recovered after NS use.
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Banihashemi M, Rad AK, Yazdi SAT, Rakhshande H, Ghoyonlo VM, Zabihi Z, Yousefzadeh H. Evaluation of the effect of formic acid and sodium formate on hair reduction in rat. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2011; 4:69-72. [PMID: 21760741 PMCID: PMC3133502 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s20531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Hirsutism is a common problem in dermatology that imposes high socioeconomical costs on medical care. Consequently, researchers are actively searching for cheaper and safer methods for therapeutic treatment. The objective of the present study is to evaluate formic oil, enriched from formic acid, for the removal of unwanted hair. In this study, 32 female rats (150-200 g) were randomly divided into four groups and maintained with normal water and food availability. A patch of skin was shaved on each rat for application of test solutions. The control group was treated with local once-daily applications of normal saline. The formic acid, acetic acid, and sodium formate groups were treated with once-daily applications of formic acid (pH 5.5), acetic acid (pH 5.5), or sodium formate, respectively. After 2 weeks, horizontally cut sample biopsies were removed, and the numbers of hair follicles were counted under high field microscopy by a specialist blinded to the treatments. Kolmogorov-Smirnov test results indicated a nonparametric distribution for the rat groups. ANOVA analysis indicated no statistically significant differences between groups (P < 0.05). There weren't any side effects or evidence for toxicity during the study period. However, hair follicle counts showed a descending order of control, acetic acid, formic acid, and sodium formate. Although the sodium formate group had the lowest hair follicle numbers, the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). Formic acid was not effective in reducing hair follicle numbers in rats.
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- Mahnaz Banihashemi
- Research Center for Skin Diseases and Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, Ghaem Hospital
- School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), Mashad, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), Mashad, Iran
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- Research Center for Skin Diseases and Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, Ghaem Hospital
- School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), Mashad, Iran
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- Young Researchers Club, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad Branch, Mashhad, Iran
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