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Mohyeldin RH, Abdelzaher WY, Sharata EE, Mohamed HMA, Ahmed MYM, Attia JZ, Atta M, Saleh RK, Ghallab EA, Marey H, Elrehany MA, Rofaeil RR. Aprepitant boasted a protective effect against olanzapine-induced metabolic syndrome and its subsequent hepatic, renal, and ovarian dysfunction; Role of IGF 1/p-AKT/FOXO 1 and NFκB/IL-1β/TNF-α signaling pathways in female Wistar albino rats. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 221:116020. [PMID: 38237301 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Olanzapine-induced metabolic syndrome (MS) is a primary risk factor for insulin resistance, hepatorenal damage, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. The objective of the current study was to assess the protective effects of aprepitant (AP) against MS caused by olanzapine and the associated ovarian, renal, and liver dysfunction via modulation of IGF1/p-AKT/FOXO1 and NFκB/IL-1β/TNF-α signaling pathways. AP mitigated all biochemical and histopathological abnormalities induced by olanzapine and resulted in a significant reduction of serum HOMA-IR, lipid profile parameters, and a substantial decrease in hepatic, renal, and ovarian MDA, IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, NFκB, and caspase 3. Serum AST, ALT, urea, creatinine, FSH, LH, and testosterone also decreased significantly by AP administration. The FOXO 1 signaling pathway was downregulated in the AP-treated group, while GSH, SOD, and HDL cholesterol levels were elevated.
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- Reham H Mohyeldin
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Minia 61111, Egypt.
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Minia 61111, Egypt.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and I.C.U, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Minia 61111, Egypt.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Minia 61111, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Minia 61111, Egypt; Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt.
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Abdelzaher WY, Attya ME, Zeen El-Din MA, El Satae AG, Mohamed HA, Rofaeil RR. Potential induction of h yperkeratosis in r ats' c ervi by gentamicin via induction of oxidative s tress, i nflammation and a poptosis. Hum Exp Toxicol 2024; 43:9603271231225744. [PMID: 38166460 DOI: 10.1177/09603271231225744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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The present study aimed to identify the possible effect of gentamicin (GEN) in Rats' Cervi. Estradiol Valerate (EV) was used to induce cervical hyperkeratosis. GEN was administered in absence of EV. Serum and cervical GEN concentration were determined. Levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), total nitrites/nitrate (NOx), reduced glutathione (GSH), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), sirtuin type 1 (Sirt1) and nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like-2 factors (Nrf2) were measured in cervix tissue. Expression of BAX and Bcl2 were determined. Cervical histopathological examination was done. EV and GEN significantly increased MDA, NOx, TNF-α and BAX/Bcl2 ratio with decrease in GSH, Nrf2 and Sirt1 levels in cervical tissue. Histopathological picture of diffuse and marked hyperkeratosis was detected in EV and GEN groups. In conclusion, GEN-induced cervical hyperkeratosis via induction of oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of pharmacy, Deraya University, Minia, Egypt
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Abdelzaher WY, Ahmed SM, Welson NN, Marraiki N, Batiha GES, Kamel MY. Retraction Notice to "Vinpocetine ameliorates L-arginine induced acute pancreatitis via Sirt1/Nrf2/TNF pathway and inhibition of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis" [Biomed. Pharmacother. 133 (2020) 110976]. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 170:116045. [PMID: 38129202 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.116045] [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: 12/23/2023] Open
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- Depatment of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Delegated to Deraya University, New Minia City, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.
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Yehia Abdelzaher W, A Abdel-Gaber S, Atef Fawzy M, Hamid Sayed Abo Bakr Ali A, Ezzat Attya M, Geddawy A. Atorvastatin protects against cyclophosphamide-induced thyroid injury in rats via modulation of JNK/ ERK/ p38 MAPK signaling pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 124:111061. [PMID: 37844467 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111061] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cancer chemotherapy is associated with various tissue toxicities that limit its use. Cyclophosphamide (CYC) is one of the most commonly used antineoplastic and immunosuppressive agent. Thyroid dysfunction is a critical side effect of anticancer drugs. Atorvastatin (ATV) is antihyperlipedemic drug with different tissue protective activities. The aim of this study was to determine the potential protective effect of ATV against CYC-induced thyroid injury in rats. METHODS ATV was administered in the presence and absence of CYC. Thirty-two adult Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups: control group, ATV group (20 mg/kg/day, p.o. for 14 day), CYC group (200 mg/kg, i.p. on day 9) and ATV/CYC group. Triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), reduced glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA), total nitrite/nitrate (NOx), p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (P38MAPK), extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and c-Jun N-terminal Kinase (JNK) were measured. In addition, thyroid histopathology and caspase 3 immunohistochemistry were performed. RESULTS CYC significantly increased thyroid MDA, NOx, P38MAPK, ERK and JNK with decrease in GSH, T3 and T4 levels. Histopathological features of thyroid lesions and increased caspase 3 immune expression were appeared. ATV significantly normalized distributed oxidative, inflammatory and apoptotic indicators, resulting in an improvement of histopathological features and reduction of caspase 3 immunoexpression. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that ATV protects against CYC-induced thyroid injury by regulating the JNK/ERK/p38-MAPK signaling pathway.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Minia University, Minia 61111, Egypt.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61111, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Minia University, Minia 61111, Egypt; Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.
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Rofaeil RR, Ibrahim MA, Mohyeldin RH, El-Tahawy NF, Abdelzaher WY. Role of EGF/ERK1/2/HO-1 axis in mediating methotrexate induced testicular damage in rats and the ameliorative effect of xanthine oxidase inhibitors. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2023; 45:511-520. [PMID: 36883686 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2023.2181684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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Objectives: Methotrexate (MTX) is commonly used in the management of several malignancies and autoimmune disorders; however, testicular damage is one of the most detrimental effects of MTX administration. The current the protective effect of xanthine oxidase inhibitors either purine analogue; allopurinol (ALL) or non-purine analogue; febuxostat (FEB) in testicular injury induced by MTX in rats.Materials and methods: Thirty-two rats were randomly allocated to four groups; control (received vehicles), MTX (received single dose, 20 mg/kg, i.p.), MTX + ALL (received MTX plus ALL) and MTX + FEB (received MTX plus ALL). ALL and FEB were administered orally at 100- and 10 mg/kg, respectively for 15 days. Total and free testosterone were measured in serum. In addition, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), epidermal growth factor (EGF), malondialdehyde (MDA), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), extracellular signal-regulating kinase1/2 (ERK1/2), and total nitrite/nitrate (NOx) end products were measured in testicular tissues. At the same time, immunoexpression of HO-1in testicular tissue was measured. Histopathological examination was done.Results: ALL and FEB increased total and free serum testosterone. Both drugs showed a significant reduction in testicular MDA, NOx, TNF-α levels with an increase in TAC, EGF, and ERK1/2 levels in testicular tissue. Furthermore, both drugs enhanced HO-1 immunoexpression in testicular tissue. All these findings were parallel to the preservation of normal testicular architecture in rats treated with ALL and FEB.Conclusion: All and FEB were equally protective against testicular damage induced by MTX through anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and antioxidant actions. Their effects might be through activation of the EGF/ERK1/2/HO-1 pathway.
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- Remon Roshdy Rofaeil
- Department of Pharmacology, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacology, Deraya University, New Minia, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Deraya University, New Minia, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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Refaie MMM, El-Hussieny M, Shehata S, Welson NN, Abdelzaher WY. Exploring the role of ATP-sensitive potassium channel, eNOS, and P-glycoprotein in mediating the hepatoprotective activity of nicorandil in methotrexate-induced liver injury in rats. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2023; 45:607-615. [PMID: 37078892 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2023.2201659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Methotrexate (MTX) is a commonly used chemotherapeutic agent; however, its clinical use is challenged by various types of injuries, including hepatotoxic side effects. Therefore, finding new protective drugs against MTX-induced toxicities is a critical need. Moreover, the different mechanisms mediating such effects are still not clear. The current study aimed to evaluate the possible ameliorative action of nicorandil (NIC) in MTX-induced hepatotoxicity and examine the roles of the ATP-sensitive potassium channel (KATP), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), and P-glycoprotein (P-gp). MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-six male Wistar albino rats were used. NIC (3 mg/kg/day) was given orally for 2 weeks, and hepatotoxicity was induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of MTX (20 mg/kg) on the 11th day of the experiment. We confirmed the role of KATP by co-administering glimepiride (GP) (10 mg/kg/day) 30 min before NIC. The measured serum biomarkers were [alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST)], total antioxidant capacity (TAC), malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NOx), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and P-gp. Histopathology, eNOS, and caspase-3 immunoexpression were evaluated. RESULTS The MTX group displayed hepatotoxicity in the form of elevations of ALT, AST, MDA, NOx, and caspase-3 immunoexpression. Furthermore, the histopathological examination showed marked liver injury. TAC, SOD, P-gp, and eNOS immunoexpression showed significant inhibition. In the protective group, all parameters improved (P value < 0.05). CONCLUSION NIC has an ameliorative action against MTX-induced hepatotoxicity, most probably via its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic functions together with the modulation of the KATP channel, eNOS, and P-glycoprotein.
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- Department of Cardiology, Minia University, El-Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Ali DM, Mahmoud MH, Rifaai RA, Fawzy MA, Atta M, Welson NN, Batiha GE, Alexiou A, Papadakis M, Abdelzaher WY. Diacerein modulates TLR4/ NF-κB/IL-1β and TRPC1/CHOP signalling pathways in gentamicin-induced parotid toxicity in rats. J Cell Mol Med 2023; 27:1735-1744. [PMID: 37257043 PMCID: PMC10273056 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.17791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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The present study aimed to identify the possible protective effect of diacerein (DIA) on gentamicin (GNT)-induced parotid toxicity in rats. DIA was administered in the presence and absence of GNT. Thirty-two Wistar adult male rats were randomly arranged into four groups: control, DIA (50 mg/kg/day), GNT (100 mg/kg) and GNT+DIA groups for 8 days. Parotid oxidative stress parameters, besides inflammatory and apoptotic biomarkers, were evaluated. Salivary flow rate, transient receptor potential canonical 1 (TRCP1), and C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP) in parotid tissue were measured. A parotid histopathological examination and an interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) immunohistochemical study were also performed. GNT significantly increased parotid oxidative stress, inflammatory, apoptotic and CHOP biomarkers with decreased salivary flow rate and TRCP1 level. A histopathological picture of parotid damage and high IL-1β immunoexpression were detected. DIA significantly normalized the distributed oxidative, inflammatory and apoptotic indicators, CHOP and TRCP1, with a prompt improvement in the histopathological picture and a decrease in IL-1β immunoexpression. These results reported that DIA protects against GNT-induced parotid toxicity via modulation of TLR4/NF-κB/IL-1β and TRPC1/CHOP signalling pathways.
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- Dalia Mohamed Ali
- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of MedicineMinia UniversityMiniaEgypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of ScienceKing Saud UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of MedicineMinia UniversityMiniaEgypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of PharmacyMinia UniversityMiniaEgypt
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of MedicineMinia UniversityMiniaEgypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of MedicineBeni‐Suef UniversityBeni SuefEgypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineDamanhour UniversityDamanhourEgypt
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- Department of Science and EngineeringNovel Global Community Educational FoundationHebershamNew South WalesAustralia
- AFNP MedWienAustria
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- Department of History of Medicine, School of MedicineUniversity of IoanninaIoanninaGreece
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Rezk MNN, Beshreda GM, Meshref DA, Abdelzaher WY, Batiha GES, Hafiz AA, Althumairy D, Aljarba NH, Welson NN. Hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) as an early predictor of acute hydrogen cyanamide (Dormex) poisoning. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2023; 256:114847. [PMID: 37023646 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114847] [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: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Hydrogen cyanamide (Dormex) is a plant growth regulator that is classified as a highly toxic poison. There are no definite investigations to help in its diagnosis and follow-up. This study aimed to investigate the role of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) in the diagnosis, prediction, and follow-up of Dormex-intoxicated patients. Sixty subjects were equally divided into two groups: group A, the control group, and group B, the Dormex group. Clinical and laboratory evaluations, including arterial blood gases (ABG), prothrombin concentration (PC), the international normalized ratio (INR), a complete blood count (CBC), and HIF-1α, were done on admission. CBC and HIF-1α were repeated for group B 24 and 48 h after admission to track abnormalities. Group B also had brain computed tomography (CT). Patients with abnormal CT scans were referred for brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Significant differences in levels of HB, WBCs, and platelets were also detected in group B up to 48 h after admission, as white blood cells (WBCs) rose with time and hemoglobin (HB) and platelets diminished. The results described a highly significant difference in HIF-1α between the groups, and it depended on the clinical condition; therefore, it can be used in the prediction and follow-up of patients up to 24 h after admission.
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- Meriam N N Rezk
- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61511, Egypt.
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61511, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt.
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al, Qura University, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, 62511 Beni Suef, Egypt.
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Abdelzaher WY, Ibrahim MA, Hassan M, El-Tahawy NFG, Fawzy MA, Hafez HM. Protective effect of eicosapentaenoic acid against estradiol valerate-induced endometrial hyperplasia via modulation of NF-κB/HIF-1α/VEGF signaling pathway in rats. Chem Biol Interact 2023; 373:110399. [PMID: 36774993 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Early diagnosis and treatment of endometrial hyperplasia (EH) remains mandatory for endometrial cancer (EC) prevention. OBJECTIVE To study the possible protective effect of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in EH - induced by estradiol valerate (EV) in rats. METHODS/MATERIALS Adult female Wistar rats were given EV with or without EPA for 10 days. The uterine changes were evaluated by both physical (weight index) and histopathological methods. The markers of oxidative stress (Uterine malondialdehyde (MDA) and serum total antioxidant capacity (TAC) as well as serum estradiol and progesterone levels, and apoptosis (uterine caspase-3) were determined. Immunohistochemical estimations of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in addition to hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF-1α) immunoblotting were measured in uterine tissue. KEY FINDINGS EV showed significant increase in uterine weight index that is accompanied with histopatholigical evidences of EH. Such changes were associated with significant alterations in oxidative stress markers, modulation of estradiol and progesterone serum levels, an increase in HIF-1α, NF-κB and VEGF immuno-expressions and a significant decrease in caspase-3. EPA, in either dose, showed significant amelioration in uterine weight index as well as in histopathological changes. Such effect was accompanied with significant improvement in the measured hormonal levels, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and inflammatory parameters. CONCLUSIONS EPA in the used doses provided biochemical and histopathological improvement in EV-induced EH via modulation of NF-κB/HIF-1α/VEGF signaling pathway.
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, 61511, Egypt.
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, 61511, Egypt.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia, 61511, Egypt.
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, 61511, Egypt.
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Yehia Kamel M, Zekry Attia J, Mahmoud Ahmed S, Hassan Saeed Z, Welson NN, Yehia Abdelzaher W. Protective effect of rivastigmine against lung injury in acute pancreatitis model in rats via Hsp 70/IL6/ NF-κB signaling cascade. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2023; 37:3946320231222804. [PMID: 38112159 PMCID: PMC10734328 DOI: 10.1177/03946320231222804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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Acute lung injury (ALI) that develops as a result of AP can progress to acute respiratory distress syndrome. Some hypotheses are proposed to explain the pathophysiology of AP and its related pulmonary hazards. This experiment aimed to evaluate the mitigating action of rivastigmine (Riva) in lung injury that occurs on the top of acute pancreatitis (AP) induced in rats. Thirty-two male Wister rats were randomized to one of four groups: control, Riva-treated, acute pancreatitis (AP), and acute pancreatitis treated by Riva. Serum amylase and lipase levels were assessed. Pulmonary oxidative stress and inflammatory indicators were estimated. A pancreatic and pulmonary histopathological examination, as well as an immunohistochemical study of HSP70, was carried out. Riva significantly attenuated the L-arginine-related lung injury that was characterized by increased pulmonary inflammatory biomarkers (interleukin-6 [IL-6]), nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), increased pulmonary oxidative markers (total nitrite/nitrate [NOx]), MDA, decreased total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and reduced glutathione level (GSH)) with increased caspase-3 expression. Therefore, Riva retains potent ameliorative effects against lung injury that occur on the top of AP by relieving oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis via HSP70/IL6/NF-κB signaling.
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- Maha Yehia Kamel
- Department of Pharmacology, Minia University, Faculty of Medicine, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and I.C.U, Minia University, Faculty of Medicine, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Delegated to Deraya University, New Minia City, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Beni-Suef University, Faculty of Medicine, Beni Suef, Egypt
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Rofaeil RR, Welson NN, Fawzy MA, Ahmed AF, Atta M, Bahaa El-Deen MA, Abdelzaher WY. The IL-6/HO-1/STAT3 signaling pathway is implicated in the amelioration of acetaminophen-induced hepatic toxicity: A neonatal rat model. Hum Exp Toxicol 2023; 42:9603271231151376. [PMID: 36625353 DOI: 10.1177/09603271231151376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The widespread use of acetaminophen (APAP) in children as an over-the-counter treatment can cause acute liver failure through accidental overdose or ingestion. Therefore, the current research sought to investigate the function of hemin in mitigating the acute hepatotoxic effect of APAP in rat offspring. Thirty-two rats were assigned into four groups: control, hemin, APAP, and hemin/APAP groups. Liver enzymes were measured in serum along with oxidative stress indicators, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1beta (IL-1β), total nitrites (NOx), and caspase 3 in liver. Immunoblotting of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), Janus kinase 2 (Jak2), and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) was carried out. The Bax/Bcl2 mRNA expression ratio was determined. A histological study and an immunohistochemical study of phosphorylated STAT3 were also done. Hemin reduced liver enzymes, MDA, TNF-α, NOx, caspase 3, IL-1β, p-STAT3 expression, p-Jak2 expression, IL-6 expression, and Bax/Bcl2 mRNA expression ratio. In contrast, hemin increased GSH, TAC, and the expression of HO-1, improving the histopathological picture of liver tissue. Thus, hemin could ameliorate APAP-induced hepatic toxicity in rat offspring through anti-oxidant, anti-apoptotic, and anti-inflammatory actions with a possible role for the IL-6/HO-1/Jak2/STAT3 pathway.
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- Remon Roshdy Rofaeil
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, 68877Minia University, Minia, Egypt.,Department of Pharmacology, Deraya University, New Minia City, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, 158411Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, 68877Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, 68877Minia University, Minia, Egypt.,Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Misr University for Science and Technology, October City, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, 68877Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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Rofaeil RR, Ahmed SM, Bahaa HA, Mahran A, Welson NN, Abdelzaher WY. Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor: Sitagliptin down-regulated toll-like receptor 4 signaling pathway to reduce uterine injury in rats. Iran J Basic Med Sci 2022; 25:1396-1401. [PMID: 36474576 PMCID: PMC9699943 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2022.64552.14202] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Uterine ischemia is a common problem with ongoing controversy about its pathogenesis and prevention. The present study aimed to investigate the protective role of sitagliptin against uterine ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). MATERIALS AND METHODS Rats were allocated into 4 groups: control, sitagliptin (SIT) (5 mg/kg), IR; ischemia was induced followed by reperfusion, and IR+SIT; SIT was administered 1 hr before IRI. Uteri were removed for histopathological and biochemical observations. Malondialdehyde (MDA), total nitrites (NOx), reduced glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) were all measured. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain, Periodic acid-Schiff stain (PAS), and caspase-3 immunostaining were applied. RESULTS In the IR+SIT group; NOx, GSH, and SOD activities increased significantly. Meanwhile, the levels of MDA, TNF-α, IL-6, TLR4, and caspase-3 immunoexpression showed a significant reduction, as compared with the IR group. In the IR+SIT group, an improvement in the histopathological picture was noticed. CONCLUSION The results showed that sitagliptin confers protection against uterine IRI through anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects with a possible role for TLR4.
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- Remon Roshdy Rofaeil
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Minia, Egypt
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- Depatment of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, delegated to Deraya University-New Minia City, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University. Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University. Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt,Corresponding author: Nermeen N. Welson. Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt. Tel/Fax: +201157000233;
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Khalaf HM, Ahmed SM, Welson NN, Abdelzaher WY. Rivastigmine ameliorates indomethacin experimentally induced gastric mucosal injury via activating α7nAChR with inhibiting oxidative stress and apoptosis. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2022; 36:e23147. [PMID: 35702939 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The current study aimed to investigate the potential ameliorative role of Rivastigmine (RIVA), the anti-Alzheimer drug, against the gastric mucosal injury caused by indomethacin (IND). The rats were divided into four groups: group I was given a vehicle as a control, group II was given RIVA (0.3 mg/kg) once daily intraperitoneal (ip) for 2 weeks, group III was given a single IP dose of 30 mg/kg IND, and group IV was given RIVA ip 2 weeks before the administration of IND. The gastric mucosal injury was detected by the estimation of ulcer index, gastric acidity, pepsin, and mucin concentrations. Malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), reduced glutathione (GSH), total nitrite/nitrate (NOx), and the expression of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin 6 (IL-6), nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), Hemoxygenase 1 (HO-1), and caspase-3 were all measured in gastric tissue. In addition, histological assessment and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) immuno-expression were studied. Gastric mucosal injury induced by IND was indicated by both biochemical and histopathological assessments. RIVA Pretreatment reduced ulcer index, MDA, TNF-α, IL-6, NF-κB, and caspase-3 and increased SOD, GSH, NOx, and HO-1. RIVA improved the suppressed nuclear immunoreaction for PCNA observed with IND. The current findings provide novel evidence that RIVA possesses a prophylactic action against IND-induced gastric mucosal damage in rats. Despite being a cholinergic drug that is associated with increased pepsin and stomach acidity, RIVA protected against IND-induced gastric mucosal injury via activating α7nAChR and inhibiting oxidative stress and apoptosis.
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- Hanaa M Khalaf
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, El Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, delegated to Deraya University-New Minia City, El Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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Khalaf HM, Hafez SMNA, Abdalla AM, Welson NN, Abdelzaher WY, Abdelbaky FAF. Role of Platelet-activating factor and HO-1 in mediating the protective effect of rupatadine against 5-fluorouracil-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2022; 29:40190-40203. [PMID: 35119631 PMCID: PMC9120097 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-18899-4] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is a widely used chemotherapeutic drug, but its hepatotoxicity challenges its clinical use. Thus, searching for a hepatoprotective agent is highly required to prevent the accompanied hepatic hazards. The current study aimed to investigate the potential benefit and mechanisms of action of rupatadine (RU), a Platelet-activating factor (PAF) antagonist, in the prevention of 5-FU-related hepatotoxicity in rats. Hepatotoxicity was developed in male albino rats by a single 5-FU (150 mg/kg) intra-peritoneal injection on the 7th day of the experiment. RU (3 mg/kg/day) was orally administrated to the rodents for 10 days. Hepatic toxicity was assessed by measuring both liver and body weights, serum alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase (ALT and AST), hepatic oxidative stress parameters (malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide levels (NOx), reduced glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD)), and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1). Inflammatory markers expressions (inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα), interleukins; IL-1B, IL-6), the apoptotic marker (caspase-3), and PAF were measured in the hepatic tissue. 5-FU-induced hepatotoxicity was proved by the biochemical along with histopathological assessments. RU ameliorated 5-FU-induced liver damage as proved by the improved serum ALT, AST, and hepatic oxidative stress parameters, the attenuated expression of hepatic pro-inflammatory cytokines and PAF, and the up-regulation of HO-1. Therefore, it can be concluded that RU pretreatment exerted a hepatoprotective effect against 5-FU-induced liver damage through both its powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic effect.
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Abdel-Aziz AM, Ibrahim YF, Ahmed RF, Mohamed ASM, Welson NN, Abdelzaher WY. Potential role of carvedilol in intestinal toxicity through NF-κB/iNOS/COX-2/TNF-α inflammatory signaling pathway in rats. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2022; 44:613-620. [PMID: 35506611 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2022.2072327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND The increased use of indomethacin (IND) is associated with gastrointestinal injury. This research aims to investigate the effects of a beta-blocker, carvedilol (CAR) on a rat model of IND-induced acute intestinal damage and clarify the probable underlying protective mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-four male Wistar rats were divided into four groups. Control group: given vehicles; CAR-treated group: given 10 mg/kg/day CAR PO daily by gastric gavage for 10 consecutive days; IND-treated group: given a single Sc dose of 10 mg/kg IND at the end of the ninth day of the experiment; combined CAR/IND-treated group: given both IND and CAR. RESULTS In the rats that received IND, severe intestinal histopathological changes together with oxidative and nitrosative intestinal stress were present biochemically and immunohistochemically. Obvious inflammatory and tissue damage were represented by the significant intestinal increases in TNF-α, COX-2, and caspase-3 together with the elevated expression of VCAM-1 adhesion molecules. Intestinal gene expression of NF-kB and COX-2 was also increased. Pretreatment with CAR significantly reversed the IND-induced intestinal toxic manifestations. CONCLUSION CAR has beneficial intestinal protective effects. Its ameliorative action is conferred through its antioxidant, antinitrosative, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic properties.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Abdelzaher WY, Nassan MA, Ahmed SM, Welson NN, El-Saber Batiha G, Khalaf HM. Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor, Febuxostat Is Effective against 5-Fluorouracil-Induced Parotid Salivary Gland Injury in Rats Via Inhibition of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Targeting TRPC1/CHOP Signalling Pathway. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15020232. [PMID: 35215344 PMCID: PMC8880727 DOI: 10.3390/ph15020232] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The current research aimed to examine the ameliorative role of febuxostat (FEB), a highly potent xanthine oxidase inhibitor, against 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-induced parotid salivary gland damage in rats, as FEB is a pleiotropic drug that has multiple pharmacological effects. A total of 32 Wistar adult male rats were randomly arranged into four groups. Group 1: the control group; given only the vehicle for 14 days, then given a saline i.p. injection from the 10th to the 14th day. Group 2: the FEB group; rats received FEB (10 mg/kg) once daily po for 14 days before receiving a saline i.p. injection from the 10th to the 14th day. Group 3: the 5-FU group; from the 10th to the 14th day, rats received an intraperitoneal injection of 5-FU (35 mg/kg/day). Group 4: the FEB/5-FU group; rats were pre-treated with FEB po for 14 days before receiving 5-FU i.p injections for five consecutive days from the 10th to the 14th day. Parotid gland damage was detected histologically and biochemically by the evaluation of oxidative stress markers (malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide levels (NOx)), oxidant defences (reduced glutathione (GSH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD)), inflammatory markers (tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β)), and transient receptor potential canonical1 (TRCP1) and C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP). FEB pre-treatment reduced MDA, TNF-, and IL-1 while increasing SOD, GSH, and NOx. FEB also significantly increased TRPC1 and decreased CHOP in parotid gland tissue. In conclusion, FEB pre-treatment reduced 5-FU-induced parotid salivary gland damage not only through its powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, but also through its effect on the TRPC1/CHOP signalling pathway.
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- Walaa Yehia Abdelzaher
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt; (W.Y.A.); (H.M.K.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61511, Egypt;
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Deraya University, New Minia City 61768, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef 62511, Egypt
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt; (W.Y.A.); (H.M.K.)
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Ibrahim MA, Abdelmonaem AA, Abdel-Gaber SA, Hafez HM, Abdel Hafez SMN, Yehia Abdelzaher W. Rupatadine ameliorated ulcerative colitis in rats via modulation of platelet-activatiweng factor/interleukin-6/vascular endothelial growth factor signalling pathway. J Pharm Pharmacol 2022; 74:537-546. [PMID: 35134225 DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgab170] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to analyse the potential effect of rupatadine (RUP) on ulcerative colitis (UC) induced by acetic acid (AA). METHODS Forty male adult Wistar rats were divided into five groups: Control group: received vehicles for 14 days; AA model group: received AA at the 13th day; Sulfasalazine (SLZ) + AA group: received SLZ (250 mg/kg) for 14 days and AA at the 13th day; RUP-3 + AA group: received RUP (3 mg/kg/day) for 14 days and AA at the 13th day; and RUP-6 + AA group: received RUP (6 mg/kg/day) for 14 days and AA at the 13th day. Evidence of UC was assessed both macroscopically and microscopically. Oxidative stress markers (total antioxidant capacity and malondialdehyde), antioxidant enzyme (superoxide dismutase), histamine and platelet-activating factor (PAF) were determined. Immunohistochemical estimations of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were done. KEY FINDINGS The AA group showed evidence of UC that was associated with a significant increase in oxidative stress, histamine and PAF levels with significant elevation in colonic VEGF and IL-6 immuno-expressions. RUP, in a dose-dependent manner, significantly ameliorated UC. CONCLUSION RUP protects against UC by reducing oxidative stress and by regulating the PAF/IL-6/VEGF pathway.
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- Mohamed A Ibrahim
- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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Kamel MY, Ahmed SM, Abdelzaher WY, Welson NN, Abdel-Aziz AM. Role of IL-6/STAT3 pathway in mediating the protective effect of agomelatine against methotrexate-induced lung/intestinal tissues damage in rats. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2022; 44:35-46. [PMID: 34766527 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2021.1999973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Methotrexate (MTX), an anticancer drug, has been linked to multiple organ toxicity. The drug-induced acute toxic symptoms can negatively affect the patient's commitment to the course of treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study aimed to investigate the mitigating action of agomelatine (Ago) against MTX-induced lung and intestinal toxicity. Forty eight male Wister rats were randomized into six experimental groups: Group 1: Control; Groups 2 and 3: received Ago L&H (20/40 mg/kg, respectively by gavage); Group 4: received MTX 10 mg/kg/day, i.p. on days 7-9; Group 5: received Ago L (20 mg/kg) + MTX; Group 6: received Ago H (40 mg/kg) +MTX. The duration of the study was 10 days. Lung/intestine oxidative markers were measured. Lung/intestinal tissues IL-6, STAT3, and HO-1 levels were evaluated by ELISA. Besides, lung/intestinal tissues were examined for Histological changes, collagen fibers detection using Massonꞌs trichome stain, and immunohistochemical study using HSP70 antibody. RESULTS MDA, NOx, IL-6, and STAT3 levels were significantly higher in the MTX group's lungs and intestines, indicating lung and intestinal toxicity. There were substantial decreases in GSH, SOD tissue levels, and HSP 70 immunoexpression, as well as histological changes suggesting significant lung and intestinal injury. All of the above parameters improved significantly by using Ago. CONCLUSION By reducing oxidative stress, inflammatory processes, and modulating the IL-6/STAT3 pathway, Ago has potent ameliorative effects against MTX-induced lung/intestinal toxicities.
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- Maha Yehia Kamel
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University Delegated to Deraya University, New Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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Abdelzaher WY, Bahaa HA, Elkhateeb R, Atta M, Fawzy MA, Ahmed AF, Rofaeil RR. Role of JNK, ERK, and p38 MAPK signaling pathway in protective effect of sildenafil in cyclophosphamide-induced placental injury in rats. Life Sci 2022; 293:120354. [PMID: 35074407 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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AIMS Chemotherapeutic agents; cyclophosphamide (CYC) is used for treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. Grievously, CYC is non-selective as it affects both tumor and healthy cells resulting in systemic toxicity including placenta. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor, sildenafil (Sild) on CYC-induced placental injury in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-two female Wister rats were randomly divided into 4 experimental groups. Group 1: control pregnant group; Group 2: Sild-treated pregnant rats; Group 3: pregnant rats received CYC; Group 4: pregnant rats received Sild and CYC. Placental malondialdehyde (MDA), total nitrite/nitrate (NOx), reduced glutathione (GSH), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), platelet growth factor (PlGF), c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38MAPK), extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and cleaved caspase-3 were measured. Histological changes, Nuclear Factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B (NF-κB), Connexin 43 (GJA1) and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) immuno-expressions were also evaluated. KEY FINDINGS CYC showed significant decrease in placental GSH, NOx, PlGF, GJA1 and PCNA immuno-expressions but significant increase in placental MDA, TNF-α, JNK, P38MAPK, ERK, caspase-3 and NF-kB immuno-expression. Sild showed significant improvement in all oxidative, inflammatory and apoptotic parameters. SIGNIFICANCE Sild is a promising protective drug against placental injury induced by CYC through antagonizing MAPK (JNK, ERK, and p38) signaling pathway with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic effects.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61511, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61511, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61511, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61511, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, 61511, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61511, Egypt; Department of Pharmacology, Deraya University, New Minia, Egypt.
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Refaie MM, El-Hussieny M, Bayoumi AM, Shehata S, Welson NN, Abdelzaher WY. Simvastatin cardioprotection in cyclophosphamide-induced toxicity via the modulation of inflammasome/caspase1/interleukin1β pathway. Hum Exp Toxicol 2022; 41:9603271221111440. [PMID: 35762198 DOI: 10.1177/09603271221111440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Drug-induced cardiotoxicity is a serious adverse effect that occurs during the administration of chemotherapeutic agents such as cyclophosphamide (CYC). Therefore, there is a critical need to find cardioprotective agents to keep the heart healthy. The current study aimed to investigate the protective effect of simvastatin (SIM) against CYC-induced heart damage and evaluate different mechanisms involved in mediating this effect, including the inflammasome/caspase1/interleukin1β (IL1β) pathway and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS). 36 rats were randomly assigned to one of four groups: a control group that received only vehicles, a CYC group that received CYC (150 mg/kg/day) i.p. on the fourth and fifth days, a CYC+SIM group that received SIM (10 mg/kg/day) orally for 5 days and CYC (150 mg/kg/day) i.p. on the fourth and fifth days, and a CYC+SIM+ Nitro- ω-L-arginine (L-NNA) group that received L-NNA (25 mg/kg/day, SIM (10 mg/kg/day) orally for 5 days and CYC (150 mg/kg/day) i.p. on the 4th and 5th days. The CYC group revealed an obvious elevation in cardiac enzymes and heart weights with toxic histopathological changes. Moreover, there was an increase in malondialdehyde (MDA), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα) levels, and up-regulation of the NLRP3inflammasome/caspase1/IL1β pathway. In addition, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), eNOS, reduced glutathione (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) significantly decreased. CYC-induced cardiotoxicity was most properly reversed by SIM through its anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic actions with the stimulation of eNOS. The co-administration of L-NNA diminished the protective effect of SIM, indicating the essential role of eNOS in mediating this effect. Therefore, SIM ameliorated CYC-induced cardiotoxicity.
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- Marwa Mm Refaie
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, 68877Minia University, El-Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, El-Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, El-Minia, Egypt.,Department of Biochemistry, 215098Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, El-Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, 158411Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Abdelzaher WY, Mostafa-Hedeab G, Sayed AboBakr Ali AH, Fawzy MA, Ahmed AF, Bahaa El-Deen MA, Welson NN, Aly Labib DA. Idebenone regulates sirt1/Nrf2/TNF-α pathway with inhibition of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in testicular torsion/detorsion in juvenile rats. Hum Exp Toxicol 2022; 41:9603271221102515. [PMID: 35593271 DOI: 10.1177/09603271221102515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Testicular torsion is an emergency, mainly in newborn and adolescent males, resulting in testicular ischemia. The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of Idebenone (IDE) on testicular torsion/detorsion (T/D) in juvenile rats. Thirty-two rats were randomized into: (1) the sham group: rats received sham operations with no other interventions; (2) the IDE group: rats received idebenone (100 mg/kg, i. p) without T/D; (3) the T/D group: rats underwent torsion for 2 h and detorsion for 4 h; and (4) the IDE+ T/D group: rats received IDE 1 h before T/D. Testicular malondialdehyde (MDA), total nitrite/nitrate (NOx), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), caspase-3, sirtuin type 1 (Sirt1), serum interleukin-1β (IL-1β), total cholesterol, and testosterone were measured. Histological changes, nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like-2 factors (Nrf2), and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) immuno-expressions were assessed. T/D displayed an increase in MDA, NOx, TNF-α, caspase-3, IL-1β, and total cholesterol with a significant decrease in TAC, Sirt1, and testosterone and strong positive Nrf2 and negative PCNA immuno-expressions. IDE could improve all oxidative, inflammatory, and apoptotic indicators. Therefore, IDE significantly reduced testicular ischemia-reperfusion injury in the juvenile rat testicular T/D model by limiting oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis via the Sirt1/Nrf2/TNF-α pathway.
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- Pharmacology Department, Medical College, 125894Jouf University, KSA.,Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, 68877Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, 68877Faculty of Medicine Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, 63527Faculty of Medicine Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Abdelzaher WY, Mohammed HH, Welson NN, Batiha GES, Baty RS, Abdel-Aziz AM. Rivaroxaban Modulates TLR4/Myd88/NF-Kβ Signaling Pathway in a Dose-Dependent Manner With Suppression of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in an Experimental Model of Depression. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:715354. [PMID: 34630092 PMCID: PMC8497790 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.715354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Depression is a common mental illness leading to upset or anxiety, with a high incidence rate in the world. Depression can lead to suicidal thoughts and behavior. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of the direct oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban (RVX), in the model of depression induced by chronic unpredicted mild stress (CUMS) in rats. Fifty-six male Wister rats were randomly divided into seven experimental groups (8 rats/group); Group 1: Control group given vehicle per oral (p.o.), Group 2: RVXL-control group (received rivaroxaban 20 mg/kg/day, p.o..), Group 3: RVXH-control group (received rivaroxaban 30 mg/kg/day, p.o.), Group 4: chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) group, Group 5: FLX-treated CUMS group (received fluoxetine 10 mg/kg/day, p.o..), Group 6: RVXL-treated CUMS group (received rivaroxaban 20 mg/kg/day, p.o.), and Group 7: RVXH-treated CUMS group (received rivaroxaban 30 mg/kg/day, p.o.). The rats received the drugs from the first day of the experiment and continued till 4 weeks-the duration of the study. The following were measured: monoamine neurotransmitters, malondialdehyde (MDA), total nitrite/nitrate (NOx), reduced glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88), nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A). A forced swimming test (FST) was done. Furthermore, histological changes and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) immunoexpression were evaluated. CUMS showed a significant decrease in hypothalamic neurotransmitters, hippocampal GSH, SOD, BNDF, and VEGF-A with a significant increase in hippocampal MDA, NOx, NF-kβ, Myd88, TLR4, TNF-α, and GFAP immunoexpression. RVX showed significant improvement in all parameters (p -value < 0.0001). In conclusion, RVX in a dose-dependent manner possesses potent ameliorative effects against depression by reducing the oxidative stress and inflammatory process, through the regulation of the TLR4/Myd88/NF-kβ signaling pathway.
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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Elkhateeb R, Abdelmeged A, Ahmad S, Mahran A, Abdelzaher WY, Welson NN, Al-Zahrani Y, Alhuwaydi AM, Bahaa HA. Impact of domestic violence against pregnant women in Minia governorate, Egypt: a cross sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021; 21:535. [PMID: 34325652 PMCID: PMC8320227 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-03953-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Domestic violence is a common problem that is related to many serious short-term and long-term health hazards around the world. Methods During obtaining the medical history from the participants, the questions used to assess the abuse were derived from the widely used Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS). Potential risk factors including a variety of socio-demographic and reproductive health-relation indicators were assessed. The influence of violence on the pregnancy outcome was determined by the continuous follow-up till giving birth. Results 513 pregnant women were included. The prevalence of violence among them was 50.8%. The prevalence of physical, sexual, verbal, and emotional abuse was 30.2, 20, 41.7, and 45.4% respectively. Exposure to violence during pregnancy had significant effects on the women and their pregnancy outcome in the form of development of vaginal infection (P-value =0.036), vaginal bleeding (P-value = 0.008), preterm labour (P-value = 0.003), premature rupture of membrane (P-value = 0.001). Conclusion Violence against pregnant women in Minia Governorate, Egypt is common especially emotional violence and it has many adverse effects on the women and their pregnancy outcome. One of the most important risk factors is the fear of the husband which makes violence a continuous vicious circle. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12884-021-03953-9.
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- Reham Elkhateeb
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, 61511, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, 61511, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, 61511, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, 61511, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic medicine and clinical toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511, Egypt.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Saudi Board in Psychiatry, assistant professor at College of Medicine, Jouf University, Sakaka, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, 61511, Egypt
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Abdelzaher WY, Ahmed SM, Welson NN, Alsharif KF, Batiha GES, Labib DAA. Dapsone Ameliorates Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Infarction via Nrf2/ HO-1; TLR4/ TNF-α Signaling Pathways and the Suppression of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Apoptosis in Rats. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:669679. [PMID: 34093197 PMCID: PMC8170324 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.669679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [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: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Myocardial infarction (MI) is a critical condition that can happen with high doses or rapid termination of beta blockers therapy. The study aimed to evaluate the potential anti-toxic value of DAP against isoproterenol (ISO) - induced MI. Twenty-eight male Wistar rats were used for the study. The rodents were assigned to four groups (n = 7) and the treatments were given for 12 days as follows; Group 1 (control): were administrated normal saline, Group 2 (DAP control): were administrated DAP (10 mg/kg/day IP), Group 3 (ISO group): were administrated ISO (100 mg/kg, IP on the 11th and 12th days of the experiment), and Group 4 (DAP + ISO): co-treated with DAP plus ISO. The measured parameters were cardiac malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH), total nitrite/nitrate (NOx), catalase (CAT), serum cardiac biomarkers; CK-MB, ALT, LDH, and ALK-PH. Also, interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2), heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), caspase-3 activity, and hepatic BAX and Bcl-2 were also assessed. Also, histological examination and vimentin immuno-expressions were studied. ISO group exhibited MI as evidenced by the elevation in serum cardiac biomarkers, MDA, NOx, IL-1β, TNF-α, and caspase-3 together with the reduction in GSH, Nrf2, HO-1 levels, and a faint vimentin immuno-reaction. Histological alterations revealing distorted cardiomyocytes; vacuolation, edema, pyknosis, and fragmentation were also noticed. DAP significantly ameliorated all the examined toxicity indicators. DAP revealed efficient ameliorative actions against ISO-caused MI by marked reduction in myocardial infarct size and suppressed oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis via the up-regulation of the Nrf2/HO-1; TLR4/TNF-α signaling pathways.
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- Depatment of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Delegated to Deraya University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Hafez SMNA, Elbassuoni E, Abdelzaher WY, Welson NN, Batiha GES, Alzahrani KJ, Abdelbaky FAF. Efficacy of vitamin E in protection against methotrexate induced placental injury in albino rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 139:111637. [PMID: 33965732 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111637] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Methotrexate (MXT) is a chemotherapeutic drug that has been used in a wide range of clinical practices. Unfortunately, the administration of MXT during pregnancy may induce abortion, fetal deformities, and intrauterine growth retardation. Vitamin E is an antioxidant agent that can ameliorate free radical damage. The current work aimed to shed more light on the possible protective effect of vitamin E against MXT induced placental toxicity and to determine the possible mechanisms; biochemically, histologically, and immunohistochemically. Four groups were used: control pregnant, Vitamin E (VIT E) pregnant, Methotrexate (MXT) pregnant, and Vitamin E Methotrexate (VIT E-MXT) pregnant. The placental tissues were processed for light, immunohistochemical, and electron microscopic study. Other samples were obtained for biochemical study; the placental oxidant/antioxidant status was evaluated. The results showed that MXT caused various placental morphological changes in the form of distorted chorionic projection with an accumulation of hemosiderin granules in the trophoblastic cells. Maternal blood vessels showed a homogenous acidophilic material Edema of the extra-embryonic fetal membranes was noticed. A significant decreased in placental weight as well as increase in the oxidative and inflammatory markers were detected. Increased COX2 and decreased eNOS expressions were observed in the MXT group if compared to the control group. VIT E significantly restored the normal histological and immunohistochemical appearance, placental weight, and oxidant/antioxidant balance. It could be concluded the biochemical, morphological, and morphometric findings suggested that vitamin E coadministration is promising in attenuating the placental toxic effect of methotrexate. In this study, VIT E decreased the inflammatory and oxidative stress effect of methotrexate on the placental tissue by enhancing the level of eNOS.
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- Physiology Department, Minia University, Faculty of Medicine, Minia, Egypt.
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Egypt.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia.
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Abdelzaher WY, Rofaeil RR, Abdel-Hafez SMN, Atta M, Bahaa El-Deen MA, Ali DM. Ameliorating effect of leukotriene receptor antagonist in multi-organ toxicity induced in rat offspring, a possible role for epidermal growth factor. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2021; 43:183-191. [PMID: 33504223 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2021.1878213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Purpose: Nowadays, there is a dramatic increase in the interest of potential impact of consumer-relevant engineered nanoparticles on pregnancy.Materials and methods: This study investigated the possible protective effect of montelukast in neonatal organ toxicity induced by maternal exposure to silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in rats.Results: It was noticed that montelukast reduced serum urea, creatinine, renal caspase-3 immunoreactivity and IL-1β and increased total antioxidant capacity, as compared to AgNPs. In kidney and bone tissue, montelukast reduced oxidative stress parameters and TNF-α level that was increased with AgNPs. Surprisingly, montelukast administration increased epidermal growth factor (EGF) in bone and reduced it in kidney. Furthermore, as compared to AgNPs, montelukast improved histopathological picture of kidney and bone.Conclusions: In conclusion, montelukast antagonized the biochemical and histopathological changes occurred in kidneys and bones of rat offspring by maternal exposure to AgNPs, mostly by anti-oxidant, anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory actions with a possible role for EGF.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, El Minia, Egypt.,Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Minya, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, El Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, El Minia, Egypt
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Abdelzaher WY, Abdel-Hafez SMN, Rofaeil RR, Ali AHSA, Hegazy A, Bahaa HA. The protective effect of fenofibrate, triptorelin, and their combination against premature ovarian failure in rats. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2021; 394:137-149. [PMID: 32924068 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-020-01975-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a chemotherapy alkylating agent that causes a lot of side effects including premature ovarian failure (POF). This study aimed to evaluate the possible protective effect of fenofibrate (FEN) in CP-induced POF. Rats were randomly divided into five groups as follows: negative control, CP, triptorelin (TRI)-treated, FEN (FEN)-treated, and FEN + TRI-treated. Histological study, collagen area fraction, and immunoexpression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) were evaluated. Also, estrogen, anti-mullerian hormone (AMH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and ovarian malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NOx), reduced glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), interleukin-10 (IL-10), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were measured. CP significantly reduced ovarian follicle count, as compared with the control group (1.00 ± 0.76 versus 7.75 ± 1.83, respectively). Meanwhile, FEN, either solely or in combination with TRI, significantly increased ovarian follicle count, as compared with the CP group (3.88 ± 0.83 and 5.75 ± 1.39, respectively). As compared with the control group, CP increased the levels of MDA, NOx, IL-10, TNF-α, FSH, LH, and collagen area fraction; however, levels of GSH, SOD, VEGF, AMH, estrogen, and PCNA immunoexpression were reduced with CP. Administration of FEN either solely or in combination with TRI showed significant improvement in all the parameters previously mentioned. FEN can protect the ovary from CP-induced side effects possibly through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minya, 61511, Egypt.
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, New Minya City, Egypt.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minya, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minya, Egypt
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Abdelzaher WY, Ahmed SM, Welson NN, Marraiki N, Batiha GES, Kamel MY. Vinpocetine ameliorates L-arginine induced acute pancreatitis via Sirt1/Nrf2/TNF pathway and inhibition of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 133:110976. [PMID: 33202281 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common severe critical illness with a high mortality rate. We aimed to study the effect of vinpocetine (Vinpo) in the treatment of AP because of its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic effects. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty two adult male albino Wistar rats were randomized to four groups: control group, Vinpo group (20 mg/kg.P.O.), l-arginine group (two intraperitoneal injections of l-arginine 2.5 g/kg, 1 h apart), and Vinpo + L-arginine group. Vinpo administration was once daily for 7 consecutive days and started 1 h later after l-arginine administration. We measured serum enzyme biomarkers (lipase and amylase), levels of pancreatic malondialdehyde (MDA), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), reduced glutathione (GSH), total sulfhydryl (T-SH), total nitrite/nitrate (NOx), Interluken-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2), Sirtuin type 1 (Sirt1), and caspase-3 activity. Furthermore; histological changes, anti-insulin, and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) immuno-expressions were examined. RESULTS l-arginine group displayed AP as manifested by a significant increase in serum lipase and amylase, MDA, NOx, IL-6, TNF-α, caspase-3 with iNOS immuno-expression. Histological changes indicating marked pancreatic injury were observed together with a significant decrease in TAC, GSH, T-SH, Nrf2, Sirt1 levels, and anti-insulin immuno-expression. Vinpo showed a significant amelioration in all parameters. CONCLUSION Vinpo possesses potent ameliorative effects against AP by decreasing oxidative stress, inflammatory process, and apoptosis through regulation of the Sirt1/Nrf2/TNF-α pathway.
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- Depatment of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Delegated to Deraya University, New Minia City, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.
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Ibrahim MA, Abdelzaher WY, Ibrahim YF, Ahmed AF, Welson NN, Al-Rashed S, Batiha GES, Abdel-Aziz AM. Diacerein protects rats with liver ischemia/reperfusion damage: Down-regulation of TLR4/ NFκ-B signaling pathway. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 134:111063. [PMID: 33348310 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.111063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Liver ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury is an inescapable problem. Diacerein, a chondro-protective drug, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Its effect on liver I/R injury has not yet been fully clarified. Therefore, the current study aimed to detect its hepatic protective effect with the explanation of possible underlying mechanisms. METHODS Adult male albino rats were assigned to 4 groups: sham group, diacerein pretreated sham group, I/R non-treated group, and I/R diacerein pretreated group. Serum liver enzymes, hepatic tissue oxidative stress parameters, inflammatory biomarkers mainly Toll-like receptors-4 (TLR4), and liver fatty acid binding protein (L-FABP) levels were determined. Histopathological examination of liver tissues and immunohistochemical studies of heat shock protein 70, nuclear factor-kappa B, and Cluster of Differentiation 68 were also done. RESULTS Diacerein pretreatment has the ability to restore the hepatic I/R damaging effect, proved by the reduction of serum liver enzymes, the decrease of the oxidative stress and hepatic inflammation via down-regulation of TLR4/ NFκ-B signaling pathway together with the restoration of L-FABP level and improvement of the histopathological and immunohistochemical study findings in the hepatic tissue. CONCLUSION These results suggested the hepatoprotective effect of diacerein relies on its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects reducing TLR4/ NFκ-B signaling pathway.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt; Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Misr University for Science and Technology, Egypt.
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511, Egypt.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, AlBeheira, Egypt.
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El-Sheref EM, Aly AA, Alshammari MB, Brown AB, Abdel-Hafez SMN, Abdelzaher WY, Bräse S, Abdelhafez EMN. Design, Synthesis, Molecular Docking, Antiapoptotic and Caspase-3 Inhibition of New 1,2,3-Triazole/ Bis-2(1 H)-Quinolinone Hybrids. Molecules 2020; 25:E5057. [PMID: 33143331 PMCID: PMC7672604 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25215057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Revised: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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A series of novel 1,2,3-triazoles hybridized with two quinolin-2-ones, was designed and synthesized through click reactions. The structures of the synthesized compounds were elucidated by NMR, IR, and mass spectra in addition to elemental analysis. The synthesized compounds were assessed for their antiapoptotic activity in testis, as testicular torsion is the main cause of male infertility. This effect was studied in light of decreasing tissue damage induced by I/R in the testis of rats using N-acetylcysteine (NAC) as an antiapoptotic reference. Compounds 6a-c were the most active antiapoptotic hybrids with significant measurements for malondialdehyde (MDA) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and the apoptotic biomarkers (testicular testosterone, TNFα, and caspase-3) in comparison to the reference. A preliminary mechanistic study was performed to improve the antiapoptotic activity through caspase-3 inhibition. A compound assigned as 6-methoxy-4-(4-(((2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-4-yl)oxy)methyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)quinolin-2(1H)-one (6c) was selected as a representative of the most active hybrids in comparison to NAC. Assay of cytochrome C for 6c revealed an attenuation of cytochrome C level about 3.54 fold, comparable to NAC (4.13 fold). In caspases-3,8,9 assays, 6c was found to exhibit more potency and selectivity toward caspase-3 than other caspases. The testicular histopathological investigation was carried out on all targeted compounds 6a-g, indicating a significant improvement in the spermatogenesis process for compounds 6a-c if compared to the reference relative to the control. Finally, molecular docking studies were done at the caspase-3 active site to suggest possible binding modes. Hence, it could conceivably be hypothesized that compounds 6a-c could be considered good lead candidate compounds as antiapoptotic agents.
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- Essmat M. El-Sheref
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Minia University, El-Minia 61519, Egypt;
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Minia University, El-Minia 61519, Egypt;
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- College of Sciences and Humanities, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia;
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- Florida Institute of Technology, 150 W University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, USA;
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Institute of Biological and Chemical Systems (IBCS-FMS), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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Abdelzaher WY, Khalaf HM, El-Hussieny M, Bayoumi A, Shehata S, Refaie M. Role of nitric oxide donor in methotrexate-induced testicular injury via modulation of pro-inflammatory mediators, eNOS and P-glycoprotein. Hum Exp Toxicol 2020; 39:1700-1709. [PMID: 32666843 DOI: 10.1177/0960327120940361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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: 12/19/2022]
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Methotrexate (MTX) is a widely used chemotherapeutic agent but its clinical use is challenged with different forms of toxicities including testicular injury. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the potential protective effect of potassium channel opener, nicorandil (NIC) (3 and 10 mg/kg/day) on MTX-induced testicular injury in a rat model. Rats were randomly divided into four groups (nine rats each) and treated for 2 weeks as follows: (I) normal control (CON group) received vehicle, (II) model group (MTX group) given MTX (20 mg/kg) single intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection dose on 11th day, (III) MTX + NLD group treated with NIC (3 mg/kg/day) orally for 2 weeks and MTX (20 mg/kg) single i.p. dose on 11th day, and (IV) MTX + NHD group treated with NIC (10 mg/kg/day) orally for 2 weeks and MTX (20 mg/kg) single i.p. injection on the 11th day. The testicular injury was assessed biochemically via serum testosterone, total antioxidant capacity, testicular oxidative stress parameters, P-glycoprotein, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and interleukin-1β. Furthermore, histopathological evaluation, endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) immunoexpression, and detection of p53 expression level using Western blotting were performed. Results showed that MTX induced testicular injury which was proved by both biochemical and histopathological evaluations. Our results concluded that NIC pretreatment attenuated MTX-induced testicular injury via significantly increased eNOS immunoexpression, antiapoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Interestingly, NIC high dose is more protective than low dose.
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- W Y Abdelzaher
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, 68877Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, 68877Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, 68877Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, 68877Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, 68877Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, 68877Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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Abdelzaher WY, AboBakr Ali AHS, El-Tahawy NFG. Mast cell stabilizer modulates Sirt1/Nrf2/TNF pathway and inhibits oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in rat model of cyclophosphamide hepatotoxicity. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2020; 42:101-109. [PMID: 32066295 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2020.1727499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Objectives: Cyclophosphamide (CYC) is the most common cytotoxic alkylating agent which considered as chemotherapy but its clinical usefulness is challenged with different forms of organ damage including hepatotoxicity. Hepatic mast cells (MC) have an important role in the pathophysiology of liver toxicity. We aimed to evaluate the possible protective effect of mast cell stabilizer, ketotifen in CYC induced-hepatotoxicity.Materials and methods: Twenty-four adult male albino Wistar rats were divided into four groups: control group, ketotifen group (received ketotifen 10 mg/kg/day, p.o.) for 14 days, CYC group (received CYC 200 mg/kg i.p.) as a single dose at the ninth day and ketotifen plus CYC group (received ketotifen and CYC). We measured serum enzyme biomarkers [alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST)], total antioxidant capacity (TAC), interluken-1β (IL-1β), tissue malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NOx), reduced glutathione (GSH), P-glycoprotein (P-gp), Sirtuin type 1 (Sirt1) and Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2). Furthermore; histological changes, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and caspase-3 immuno-expressions were evaluated.Results: CYC group showed hepatotoxic effect in the form of a significant increase in ALT, AST, MDA, NOx, IL-1β levels; TNF and caspase-3 immuno-expression. Moreover; it showed toxic histological changes of marked liver injury meanwhile, there is a significant decrease in TAC, GSH, P-gp, Sirt1, and Nrf2 levels. Ketotifen showed a significant improvement in all parameters.Conclusion: Mast cell stabilizer, ketotifen possesses potent ameliorative effects against the hepatotoxic effect of CYC by reducing oxidative stress, inflammatory process, and apoptosis through regulation of Sirt1/Nrf2/TNF pathway.
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Aly AA, Sayed SM, Abdelhafez ESM, Abdelhafez SMN, Abdelzaher WY, Raslan MA, Ahmed AE, Thabet K, El-Reedy AA, Brown AB, Bräse S. New quinoline-2-one/pyrazole derivatives; design, synthesis, molecular docking, anti-apoptotic evaluation, and caspase-3 inhibition assay. Bioorg Chem 2020; 94:103348. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2019.103348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Revised: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 10/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Abdelzaher WY, Rofaeil RR, Ali DME, Attya ME. Protective effect of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors in testicular torsion/detorsion in rats: a possible role of HIF-1α and nitric oxide. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2019; 393:603-614. [PMID: 31773182 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-019-01765-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Spermatic cord torsion is a serious and common urologic emergency. It requires early diagnosis for prevention of subfertility and testicular necrosis. Vildagliptin and sitagliptin are anti-diabetic drugs of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors that have a protective role against cerebral ischemic stroke and cardiac ischemia reperfusion. This study aimed to investigate the role and mechanism of action of vildagliptin and sitagliptin in a model of testicular ischemia/reperfusion injury by testicular torsion/detorsion (T/D). Testicular T/D was done and vildagliptin and sitagliptin were administered either alone or in combination with nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitor. Serum total cholesterol and testosterone were measured, while in testicular tissue testosterone, malondialdehyde (MDA) level, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), nitric oxide level, caspase-3, superoxide dismutase (SOD), hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and endothelial NOS (eNOS), and inducible NOS (iNOS) and neuronal NOS (nNOS) were measured. Histopathology of testicular tissue was done. Vildagliptin and sitagliptin increased serum testosterone, expression, and activity of SOD and testicular TAC. It also reduced total serum cholesterol, testicular MDA, caspase-3, HIF-1α, TNF-α, and expression of eNOS, iNOS, and nNOS. Vildagliptin and sitagliptin also improved histopathological picture of testicular tissue. NOS inhibitor produced similar result to DDP-4 inhibitors; however, its co-administration augmented the effect of vildagliptin and sitagliptin on these parameters. DPP-4 inhibitors, vildagliptin, and sitagliptin were protective against testicular T/D-induced injury mostly by anti-oxidative stress, and anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory actions that was augmented by NOS inhibition with a possible role for HIF-1α expression.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Minia University, Minia, 61111, Egypt. .,Department of Pharmacology, Deraya University, New Minia City, Egypt.
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El-Sheikh AA, Abdelzaher WY, Gad AA, Abdel-Gaber SA. Purine versus non-purine xanthine oxidase inhibitors against cyclophosphamide-induced cardiac and bone marrow toxicity in rats. Hum Exp Toxicol 2019; 39:249-261. [PMID: 31640406 DOI: 10.1177/0960327119883412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Cancer is a fatal and serious disease. Cyclophosphamide (CYC) is a commonly used anticancer drug. Cardiotoxicity and myelotoxicity are life-threatening side effects of CYC treatment. We aimed to evaluate the effect of the xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitors, allopurinol (ALL) and febuxostat (FEB), on CYC-induced cardio- and hematopoietic toxicity in rats. METHODS ALL (100 mg/kg/day) or FEB (10 mg/kg/day) were administered orally to rats in the presence and absence of CYC (200 mg/kg kg i.p. single dose) treatment. Serum creatine kinase-MB creatine kinase myocardial band (CK-MB) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activities were estimated. Complete blood counting (CBC), cardiac and bone marrow XO activity, malondialdehyde level, and superoxide dismutase activity were determined. Cardiac and bone marrow histopathological changes were also evaluated. RESULTS ALL and FEB significantly decreased CK-MB and LDH induced by CYC. Disturbed levels of XO, oxidative stress parameters, and CBC were also corrected by both XO inhibitors tested, with amelioration of cardiac histopathological changes caused by CYC. Treatment with FEB, but not ALL, prior to CYC challenges normalized bone marrow histopathological changes. CONCLUSION These results suggest that both XO inhibitors tested; ALL and FEB can ameliorate CYC-induced cardiotoxicity. However, only FEB can protect against CYC-induced myelotoxicity, whereas ALL, to the contrary, might aggravate it.
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- Basic Health Sciences Department, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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Ali FF, Abdelzaher WY, Ibrahim RA, Elroby Ali DM. Amelioration of estrogen-induced endometrial hyperplasia in female rats by hemin via heme-oxygenase-1 expression, suppression of iNOS, p38 MAPK, and Ki67. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2019; 97:1159-1168. [PMID: 31505119 DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2019-0287] [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: 12/26/2022]
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Although heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) is part of an endogenous defense system implicated in the homeostatic response, its role in cell proliferation and tumor progression is still controversial. Endometrial hyperplasia (EH) is associated with high risk of endometrial cancer (EC). Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the effect of hemin, a HO-1 inducer, against EH. Thirty-two female rats (60-70 days old) were divided into 4 groups treated for 1 week: vehicle control group, hemin group (25 mg/kg; i.p. 3 times/week), estradiol valerate (EV) group (2 mg/kg per day, p.o.), and hemin plus EV group. Sera were obtained for reduced glutathione level. Uterine malondialdehyde, superoxide dismutase, total nitrite/nitrate, and interleukin-1β levels were estimated. HO-1 and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase expressions were obtained in uterine tissue. Uterine histological and immunohistochemical assessment of iNOS and Ki67 were also done. Results demonstrated that upregulation of HO-1 expression in hemin plus EV rats led to amelioration of EH which was confirmed with histological examination. This was associated with significant decrease in oxidative stress parameters, p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase expression, and interleukin-1β level. Also, uterine iNOS and Ki67 expressions were markedly suppressed. In conclusion, upregulation of HO-1 expression via hemin has ameliorative effect against EH through its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiproliferative actions.
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- Fatma F Ali
- Department of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Egypt
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Ali DM, Abdelzaher WY, Abdel-Hafez S. Evaluation of the rivastigmine role against botulinum toxin-A-induced osteoporosis in albino rats: A biochemical, histological, and immunohistochemical study. Hum Exp Toxicol 2018; 37:1323-1335. [PMID: 29739252 DOI: 10.1177/0960327118774941] [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] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The present study aimed to evaluate the role of rivastigmine against the effect of a single unilateral botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injection on the bone and bone marrow of adult albino rats 4 weeks after injection. Twenty-four Wistar albino rats were divided into four equal groups: group I, which received distilled water; group II, which received rivastigmine (0.3 mg/kg daily, intraperitoneally for 4 weeks); group III, which received BTX-A (4 IU in 0.2 mL physiological saline) single dose, intramuscularly; and group IV, which received BTX-A + rivastigmine. The results revealed that BTX-A induced a significant decrease in the calcium level with a significant increase in the phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, C-reactive protein, and tumor necrosis factor α levels in serum. Furthermore, a significant increase in malondialdehyde with a significant decrease in reduced glutathione activities in both bone and bone marrow. Histologically, a distortion and thinning out of the compact bone and trabeculae of cancellous bone of the rat femur in the BTX-A group with an increase in adipocytes in adjacent bone marrow were detected. Immunohistochemically, Cluster of Differentiation 68 (CD68) showed a significant increase in both osteoclasts and bone marrow macrophage. Rivastigmine treatment could relieve the toxic effects induced by BTX-A. In conclusion, rivastigmine has a protective effect against the hazardous effects of BTX-A on bone and bone marrow.
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- D M Ali
- 1 Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- 2 Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- 3 Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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Abdelzaher WY, Labib DAA, Toni NDM. The Role of Zileuton in Indomethacin- Induced Gastric Ulceration in Pyloric-Ligated Diabetic Rats. Egyptian Journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 2017. [DOI: 10.11131/2017/101360] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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