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Maity J, Pal P, Pal R, Mukhopadhyay PK. Co-administration of L-Ascorbic Acid and α-Tocopherol Alleviates Arsenic-Induced Immunotoxicities in the Thymus and Spleen by Dwindling Oxidative Stress-Induced Inflammation. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:2199-2227. [PMID: 37704839 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03841-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
Abstract
Herein, we investigated whether L-ascorbic acid (L-AA) and α-tocopherol (α-T) co-administration has the potential to alleviate arsenic-induced immunotoxicities in the thymus, spleen, and circulating leukocytes. Forty-eight adult male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups before the treatment: group I (control); group II (sodium arsenite, 3 mg/kg/day/rat); group III (sodium arsenite + L-AA (200 mg/kg/day/rat) and α-T (400 mg/kg/day/rat)); group IV (L-AA and α-T). The result showed that sodium arsenite exposure (consecutive 30 days) caused weight reduction, structural alterations in the thymus and spleen, accompanied by a decrease in thymocyte and splenocyte count. Decreased superoxide dismutase and catalase activity, increased malondialdehyde and protein-carbonyl content, reduced Nrf2 and Bcl2 expression, and increased p-ERK, NF-kβ, Bax, and cleaved-caspase-3 expression were also observed in the thymus and spleen of arsenic-exposed rats. Enhanced plasma ACTH and corticosterone, ROS-induced apoptosis of lymphocytes were also observed. L-AA and α-T co-administration has the potential to abrogate the deleterious impact of arsenic on the thymus, spleen, and circulating lymphocytes. Whole transcriptome analysis of leukocytes revealed that arsenic treatment augmented the expression of Itga4, Itgam, and MMP9 genes, which might help in transient migration of the leukocytes through the endothelial cell layer. Co-administration with L-AA and α-T maintained Itga4, Itgam, and MMP9 gene expression within leukocytes at a lower level.
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- Jeet Maity
- Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, 86/1 College Street, Kolkata, 700073, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, 86/1 College Street, Kolkata, 700073, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, 86/1 College Street, Kolkata, 700073, India
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Pérez-Martínez Z, Boga JA, Potes Y, Melón S, Coto-Montes A. Effect of Melatonin on Herpesvirus Type 1 Replication. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4037. [PMID: 38612846 PMCID: PMC11012353 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25074037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Acute HSV-1 infection is associated with mild symptoms, such as fever and lesions of the mouth, face and skin. This phase is followed by a latency period before reactivation, which is associated with symptoms ranging from ulcers to encephalitis. Despite available anti-HSV-1 drugs, the development of new antiviral agents is sought due to the presence of resistant viruses. Melatonin, a molecule secreted by the pineal gland, has been shown to be an antioxidant, inducer of antioxidant enzymes, and regulator of various biological processes. Clinical trials have explored its therapeutic utility in conditions including infections. This study focuses on melatonin's role in HSV-1 replication and the underlying mechanisms. Melatonin was found to decrease the synthesis of HSV-1 proteins in infected Vero cells measured by immunofluorescence, indicating an inhibition of HSV-1 replication. Additionally, it regulates the activities of antioxidant enzymes and affects proteasome activity. Melatonin activates the unfolded protein response (UPR) and autophagy and suppresses apoptosis in HSV-1-infected cells. In summary, melatonin demonstrates an inhibitory role in HSV-1 replication by modulating various cellular responses, suggesting its potential utility in the treatment of viral infections.
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- Zulema Pérez-Martínez
- Servicio de Microbiología, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (Z.P.-M.); (J.A.B.); (S.M.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
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- Servicio de Microbiología, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (Z.P.-M.); (J.A.B.); (S.M.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
- Instituto de Neurociencias del Principado de Asturias (INEUROPA), 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
- Instituto de Neurociencias del Principado de Asturias (INEUROPA), 33006 Oviedo, Spain
- Departamento de Morfología y Biología Celular, Universidad de Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Servicio de Microbiología, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (Z.P.-M.); (J.A.B.); (S.M.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
- Instituto de Neurociencias del Principado de Asturias (INEUROPA), 33006 Oviedo, Spain
- Departamento de Morfología y Biología Celular, Universidad de Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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Potes Y, Bermejo-Millo JC, Mendes C, Castelão-Baptista JP, Díaz-Luis A, Pérez-Martínez Z, Solano JJ, Sardão VA, Oliveira PJ, Caballero B, Coto-Montes A, Vega-Naredo I. p66Shc signaling and autophagy impact on C2C12 myoblast differentiation during senescence. Cell Death Dis 2024; 15:200. [PMID: 38459002 PMCID: PMC10923948 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-024-06582-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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During aging, muscle regenerative capacities decline, which is concomitant with the loss of satellite cells that enter in a state of irreversible senescence. However, what mechanisms are involved in myogenic senescence and differentiation are largely unknown. Here, we showed that early-passage or "young" C2C12 myoblasts activated the redox-sensitive p66Shc signaling pathway, exhibited a strong antioxidant protection and a bioenergetic profile relying predominantly on OXPHOS, responses that decrease progressively during differentiation. Furthermore, autophagy was increased in myotubes. Otherwise, late-passage or "senescent" myoblasts led to a highly metabolic profile, relying on both OXPHOS and glycolysis, that may be influenced by the loss of SQSTM1/p62 which tightly regulates the metabolic shift from aerobic glycolysis to OXPHOS. Furthermore, during differentiation of late-passage C2C12 cells, both p66Shc signaling and autophagy were impaired and this coincides with reduced myogenic capacity. Our findings recognized that the lack of p66Shc compromises the proliferation and the onset of the differentiation of C2C12 myoblasts. Moreover, the Atg7 silencing favored myoblasts growth, whereas interfered in the viability of differentiated myotubes. Then, our work demonstrates that the p66Shc signaling pathway, which highly influences cellular metabolic status and oxidative environment, is critical for the myogenic commitment and differentiation of C2C12 cells. Our findings also support that autophagy is essential for the metabolic switch observed during the differentiation of C2C12 myoblasts, confirming how its regulation determines cell fate. The regulatory roles of p66Shc and autophagy mechanisms on myogenesis require future attention as possible tools that could predict and measure the aging-related state of frailty and disability.
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- Yaiza Potes
- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain.
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain.
- Institute of Neurosciences of the Principality of Asturias (INEUROPA), Oviedo, Spain.
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain
- Institute of Neurosciences of the Principality of Asturias (INEUROPA), Oviedo, Spain
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- CNC-UC, Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- CIBB, Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC-UC, Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- CIBB, Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- PDBEB - Doctoral Program in Experimental Biology and Biomedicine, Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain
- Microbiology service, University Central Hospital of Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain
- Geriatric Service, Monte Naranco Hospital, Av. Doctores Fernández Vega, Oviedo, Spain
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- CIBB, Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- MIA-Portugal - Multidisciplinary Institute of Ageing, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC-UC, Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- CIBB, Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain
- Institute of Neurosciences of the Principality of Asturias (INEUROPA), Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain
- Institute of Neurosciences of the Principality of Asturias (INEUROPA), Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain.
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain.
- Institute of Neurosciences of the Principality of Asturias (INEUROPA), Oviedo, Spain.
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Asuku AO, Ayinla MT, Ajibare AJ, Olajide TS. Mercury chloride causes cognitive impairment, oxidative stress and neuroinflammation in male Wistar rats: The potential protective effect of 6-gingerol-rich fraction of Zingiber officinale via regulation of antioxidant defence system and reversal of pro-inflammatory markers increase. Brain Res 2024; 1826:148741. [PMID: 38157955 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2023.148741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of 6-gingerol-rich fraction of Zingiber officinale (6-GIRIFZO) on mercury chloride (HgCl2)-induced neurotoxicity in Wistar rats. Thirty -five male Wistar rats weighing between (150-200 g) were divided randomly into five groups (n = 7): group 1: control, received 0.5 mL of normal saline, group 2: received HgCl2 (5 mg/kg), group 3: received N-acetylcysteine (NAC) (50 mg/kg) as well as HgCl2 (5 mg/kg), group 4: received 6-GIRIFZO (100 mg/kg) and HgCl2 (5 mg/kg), group 5: had 6-GIRIFZO (200 mg/kg) and HgCl2 (5 mg/kg), consecutively for 14 days. On the day14, the rats were subjected to behavioural tests using a Morris water maze and novel object recognition tests. The rats were then euthanized to obtain brain samples for the determination of biochemical parameters (acetylcholinesterase (AchE), nitric oxide (NO), malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH), tumor necrosis factor- alpha (TNF-α), nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and interleukin-6 (IL-6)) using standard methods. The result revealed a significant increase in escape latency and a significant decrease in recognition ratio in the rats that were exposed to HgCl2 only. However, 6-GIRIFZO produced a significant reduction in the escape latency and (p < 0.05) increase in the recognition ratio. Similarly, HgCl2 exposure caused a significant (p < 0.05) decrease in the brain SOD, GPx, CAT, GSH with increased brain levels of MDA, NO, AchE, TNF-α, NF-κB, IL-1β and IL-6. Similarly to the standard drug, NAC, 6-GIRIFZO (100 and 200 mg/kg) significantly (p < 0.05) increased brain SOD, GPx, CAT, and GSH levels with decreased concentrations of MDA, NO, AchE, TNF-α, NF-κB, IL-1β and IL-6. Also, pre-treatment with 6-GIRIFZO prevented the HgCl2-induced morphological aberrations in the rats. This study concludes that 6-GIRIFZO prevents HgCl2-induced cognitive deficit via reduction of brain inflammation as well as oxidative stress in rats.
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- Abraham Olufemi Asuku
- Bioresources Development Centre, National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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Baag S, Ahammed N, De S, Mandal S. Combined impact of elevated temperature and zinc oxide nanoparticles on physiological stress and recovery responses of Scylla serrata. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2024; 275:109764. [PMID: 37827393 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Global climate change is the major cause behind unexpected fluctuations in temperature. In recent years, application of nanotechnology also has become widespread and nanomaterials are constantly being released into aquatic environments, posing a potential risk to various organisms and ecosystems. The lack of detailed understanding of how multiple stressors work, and how they differ from single stressors, impede to assess their combined effect on aquatic organisms and ecosystems. The prime aim of the current investigation is to decipher the toxicity of ZnO-NP after simultaneous exposure to a global environmental stressor, elevated temperature for 14 days, followed by a 7 days recovery period, on the eco-physiological responses of mud crab Scylla serrata collected from Sundarbans. Physiological energetics such as ingestion, assimilation, absorption, respiration, and excretion rates were measured to determine the Scope for growth (SfG). Additionally, we assessed various biomarkers from different levels of biological organisation (antioxidant, detoxification defence mechanisms, and lipid peroxidation levels) of the species. Combined stress attenuated the SfG in crabs which deteriorated further in the recovery phase. Oxidative stress also exacerbated under coalesced stress condition. Recovery was not observed in crabs with increased lipid peroxidation level under combined stress conditions. Elevated temperature disturbed the energy budget of crabs as mirrored by diminished energy left for compensatory actions under added metal stress, ultimately sensitizing the animals to ZnO NP pollutants. The current results advocate future ocean temperature to aggravate the impact of metal NP pollution and induce oxidative damage in S. serrata.
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- Sritama Baag
- Marine Ecology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, 86/1, College Street, Kolkata 700073, India
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- Department of Physics, Presidency University, 86/1, College Street, Kolkata 700073, India
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- Department of Physics, Presidency University, 86/1, College Street, Kolkata 700073, India
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- Marine Ecology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, 86/1, College Street, Kolkata 700073, India.
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Potes Y, Díaz-Luis A, Bermejo-Millo JC, Pérez-Martínez Z, de Luxán-Delgado B, Rubio-González A, Menéndez-Valle I, Gutiérrez-Rodríguez J, Solano JJ, Caballero B, Vega-Naredo I, Coto-Montes A. Melatonin Alleviates the Impairment of Muscle Bioenergetics and Protein Quality Control Systems in Leptin-Deficiency-Induced Obesity. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1962. [PMID: 38001815 PMCID: PMC10669624 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12111962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Leptin is critically compromised in the major common forms of obesity. Skeletal muscle is the main effector tissue for energy modification that occurs as a result of the effect of endocrine axes, such as leptin signaling. Our study was carried out using skeletal muscle from a leptin-deficient animal model, in order to ascertain the importance of this hormone and to identify the major skeletal muscle mechanisms affected. We also examined the therapeutic role of melatonin against leptin-induced muscle wasting. Here, we report that leptin deficiency stimulates fatty acid β-oxidation, which results in mitochondrial uncoupling and the suppression of mitochondrial oxidative damage; however, it increases cytosolic oxidative damage. Thus, different nutrient-sensing pathways are disrupted, impairing proteostasis and promoting lipid anabolism, which induces myofiber degeneration and drives oxidative type I fiber conversion. Melatonin treatment plays a significant role in reducing cellular oxidative damage and regulating energy homeostasis and fuel utilization. Melatonin is able to improve both glucose and mitochondrial metabolism and partially restore proteostasis. Taken together, our study demonstrates melatonin to be a decisive mitochondrial function-fate regulator in skeletal muscle, with implications for resembling physiological energy requirements and targeting glycolytic type II fiber recovery.
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- Yaiza Potes
- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Institute of Neurosciences of the Principality of Asturias (INEUROPA), 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Institute of Neurosciences of the Principality of Asturias (INEUROPA), 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Microbiology Service, Central University Hospital of Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Institute of Neurosciences of the Principality of Asturias (INEUROPA), 33006 Oviedo, Spain
- Immunology Service, Central University Hospital of Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Geriatric Service, Monte Naranco Hospital, 33012 Oviedo, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Geriatric Service, Monte Naranco Hospital, 33012 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Institute of Neurosciences of the Principality of Asturias (INEUROPA), 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Institute of Neurosciences of the Principality of Asturias (INEUROPA), 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Institute of Neurosciences of the Principality of Asturias (INEUROPA), 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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Menéndez-Valle I, Cachán-Vega C, Boga JA, González-Blanco L, Antuña E, Potes Y, Caballero B, Vega-Naredo I, Saiz P, Bobes J, García-Portilla P, Coto-Montes A. Differential Cellular Interactome in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder-Discriminatory Biomarker Role. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1948. [PMID: 38001801 PMCID: PMC10669042 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12111948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Schizophrenia (SCH) and bipolar disorder (BD) are two of the most important psychiatric pathologies due to their high population incidence and disabling power, but they also present, mainly in their debut, high clinical similarities that make their discrimination difficult. In this work, the differential oxidative stress, present in both disorders, is shown as a concatenator of the systemic alterations-both plasma and erythrocyte, and even at the level of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC)-in which, for the first time, the different affectations that both disorders cause at the level of the cellular interactome were observed. A marked erythrocyte antioxidant imbalance only present in SCH generalizes to oxidative damage at the plasma level and shows a clear impact on cellular involvement. From the alteration of protein synthesis to the induction of death by apoptosis, including proteasomal damage, mitochondrial imbalance, and autophagic alteration, all the data show a greater cellular affectation in SCH than in BD, which could be linked to increased oxidative stress. Thus, patients with SCH in our study show increased endoplasmic reticulum (ER)stress that induces increased proteasomal activity and a multifactorial response to misfolded proteins (UPR), which, together with altered mitochondrial activity, generating free radicals and leading to insufficient energy production, is associated with defective autophagy and ultimately leads the cell to a high apoptotic predisposition. In BD, however, oxidative damage is much milder and without significant activation of survival mechanisms or inhibition of apoptosis. These clear differences identified at the molecular and cellular level between the two disorders, resulting from progressive afflictions in which oxidative stress can be both a cause and a consequence, significantly improve the understanding of both disorders to date and are essential for the development of targeted and preventive treatments.
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- Iván Menéndez-Valle
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Instituto de Neurociencias (INEUROPA), University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Servicio de Inmunología, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Instituto de Neurociencias (INEUROPA), University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Department of Cell Biology and Morphology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Instituto de Neurociencias (INEUROPA), University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Servicio de Microbiología, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Servicio Regional de Investigación y Desarrollo Agroalimentario (SERIDA), Ctra. AS-267, 33300 Villaviciosa, Asturias, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Instituto de Neurociencias (INEUROPA), University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Department of Cell Biology and Morphology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Instituto de Neurociencias (INEUROPA), University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Department of Cell Biology and Morphology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Instituto de Neurociencias (INEUROPA), University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Department of Cell Biology and Morphology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Instituto de Neurociencias (INEUROPA), University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Department of Cell Biology and Morphology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Instituto de Neurociencias (INEUROPA), University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Departament of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Instituto de Neurociencias (INEUROPA), University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Departament of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Instituto de Neurociencias (INEUROPA), University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Departament of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Instituto de Neurociencias (INEUROPA), University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Department of Cell Biology and Morphology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería, s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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Mondal R, Pal P, Biswas S, Chattopadhyay A, Bandyopadhyay A, Mukhopadhyay A, Mukhopadhyay PK. Attenuation of sodium arsenite mediated ovarian DNA damage, follicular atresia, and oxidative injury by combined application of vitamin E and C in post pubertal Wistar rats. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 396:2701-2720. [PMID: 37129605 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02491-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Arsenic being a toxic metalloid ubiquitously persists in environment and causes several health complications including female reproductive anomalies. Epidemiological studies documented birth anomalies due to arsenic exposure. Augmented reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and quenched antioxidant pool are foremost consequences of arsenic threat. On the contrary, Vitamin E (VE) and C (VC) are persuasive antioxidants and conventionally used in toxicity management. Present study was designed to explore the extent of efficacy of combined VE and VC (VEC) against Sodium arsenite (NaAsO2) mediated ovarian damage. Thirty-six female Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups (Grs) and treated for consecutive 30 days; Gr I (control) was vehicle fed, Gr II (treated) was gavaged with NaAsO2 (3 mg/kg/day), Gr III (supplement) was provided with VE (400 mg/kg/day) & VC (200 mg/kg/day) along with NaAsO2. Marked histological alterations were evidenced by disorganization in oocyte, granulosa cells and zona pellucida layers in treated group. Considerable reduction of different growing follicles along with increased atretic follicles was noted in treated group. Altered activities ofΔ5 3β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 17β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase accompanied by reduced luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone and estradiol levels were observed in treated animals. Irregular estrous cyclicity pattern was also observed due to NaAsO2 threat. Surplus ROS production affected ovarian antioxidant strata as evidenced by altered oxidative stress markers. Provoked oxidative strain further affects DNA status of ovary. However, supplementation with VEC caused notable restoration from such disparaging effects of NaAsO2 toxicities. Antioxidant and antiapoptotic attributes of those vitamins might be liable for such restoration.
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- Rubia Mondal
- Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Physiology, Harimohan Ghose College, Affiliated to University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
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- Sports and Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, University Colleges of Science & Technology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
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González-Blanco L, Sierra V, Diñeiro Y, Coto-Montes A, Oliván M. Role of the endoplasmic reticulum in the search for early biomarkers of meat quality. Meat Sci 2023; 203:109224. [PMID: 37253285 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Defects in meat quality such as dark, firm and dry (DFD) beef have been related to high levels of oxidative stress that produce cellular alterations that may affect to the process of meat quality acquisition. Despite the important role of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in the cellular response to oxidative stress, its function in the muscle-to-meat conversion process has not yet been studied. In this study, differences in muscular antioxidant defense and the unfolded protein response (UPR) of the ER in CONTROL (normal pH24) and dark, firm, and dry (DFD, pH24 ≥ 6.2) beef at 24 h post-mortem were analyzed to understand the changes in the muscle-to-meat conversion process related to meat quality defects. DFD meat showed poor quality, lower antioxidant activity (P < 0.05) and higher UPR activation (P < 0.05), which indicates higher oxidative stress what could partly explain the occurrence of meat quality defects. Therefore, the biomarkers of these cellular processes (IRE1α, ATF6α, and p-eIF2α) are putative biomarkers of meat quality.
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- Laura González-Blanco
- Área de Sistemas de Producción Animal, Servicio Regional de Investigación y Desarrollo Agroalimentario (SERIDA), Ctra. AS-267, PK 19, 33300 Villaviciosa, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Spain.
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- Área de Sistemas de Producción Animal, Servicio Regional de Investigación y Desarrollo Agroalimentario (SERIDA), Ctra. AS-267, PK 19, 33300 Villaviciosa, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Spain.
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- Área de Sistemas de Producción Animal, Servicio Regional de Investigación y Desarrollo Agroalimentario (SERIDA), Ctra. AS-267, PK 19, 33300 Villaviciosa, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Spain.
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Av. Julián Clavería, 6, 33006 Oviedo, Spain.
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- Área de Sistemas de Producción Animal, Servicio Regional de Investigación y Desarrollo Agroalimentario (SERIDA), Ctra. AS-267, PK 19, 33300 Villaviciosa, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Av. del Hospital Universitario, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Spain.
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Mitigating Effect of Dietary Dioclea reflexa (Hook F) Seed Inclusion in Experimental Colon Carcinogenesis. J Food Biochem 2023. [DOI: 10.1155/2023/2823143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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Rats exposed to 72-hour intrarectal instillations of N-methyl-N-nitrosourea (MNU) were fed with Dioclea reflexa seed-included diets (0, 2.5, 5.0, and 10%). Following sacrifice, organs and blood were collected and analyzed for indices of oxidative stress and carcinogenesis using spectrophotometric, ELISA, histological, and immunohistochemical techniques. Dioclea reflexa seed-included diets significantly (
) prevented MNU-induced elevation of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), malondialdehyde, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and boosted the activities of glutathione s-transferase, superoxide dismutase, and catalase. It also prevented MNU-induced colonic mucosal ulceration/interglandular inflammations and protected the mismatch repair gene, Mutl homolog1, against MNU-induced damage. There was a strong negative relationship between CEA, NLR, and the antioxidant enzyme activities, as well as total polyphenols, total flavonoids, and crude fiber, while CEA correlated positively with malondialdehyde levels. These results suggest that Dioclea reflexa seed is endowed with constituents possessing a potent capacity to mitigate oxidative stress, as well as the initiation and promotion of chemically induced colon carcinogenesis.
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Elecampane rhizome extract alleviates methotrexate-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in male rats. ADVANCES IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s13596-023-00679-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Karimi MA, Goudarzi M, Khodayar MJ, Khorsandi L, Mehrzadi S, Fatemi I. Gemfibrozil palliates adriamycin-induced testicular injury in male rats via modulating oxidative, endocrine and inflammatory changes in rats. Tissue Cell 2023. [PMID: 36863109 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2023.102037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Adriamycin (ADR), an antineoplastic drug, is widely used to treat different types of cancers. Yet, the usage is limited because of its severe side effects on testis. On the other hand, gemfibrozil (GEM), as an anti-hyperlipidemic drug, has other pharmacological effects independent of lipid- lowering activity including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The present experiment was designed to investigate the effect of GEM on ADR-induced testicular injury in male rats. A total of 28 male Wistar rats were divided into 4 equal groups: Control; ADR; ADR + GEM; GEM. Serum level of testosterone, luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone were assessed. Also, testicular tissue oxidant/antioxidant markers (malondialdehyde, total antioxidant capacity, nitric oxide, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase and glutathione) and proinflammatory cytokines (tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β) were measured. Histopathological studies were conducted on testes. GEM improved hormonal profile and antioxidant defenses in comparison with ADR-treated animals. GEM, significantly reduced the production of proinflammatory cytokines compared with ADR-treated animals. Hormonal and biochemical results were further supported by testicular histopathological findings. Thus, GEM might represent a promising therapeutic modality for the attenuation of testicular injury induced by ADR in clinic.
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- Mohammad Ali Karimi
- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Medicinal Plant Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Toxicology, Pharmacy school, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Razi Drug Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Research Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Baag S, Mandal S. Do predator (Mystus gulio) and prey (Penaeus monodon) have differential response against heatwaves? Unveiling through oxidative stress biomarkers and thermal tolerance estimation. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 184:105850. [PMID: 36566576 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2022.105850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Extreme climatic events such as heatwaves are anticipated to intensify in future and impose additional thermal stress to aquatic animals. Knowledge regarding an organism's thermal tolerance or sensitivity is therefore important in determining the effects of fluctuating water temperature on physiological responses. Thus, thermal tolerance tests can serve as a first step in understanding the present and future effects of climate warming. Climatic variability will alter prey-predator attributes differentially and impact their subsequent interactions. The key objective of this study was to compare and decode the stress responses, resistance and vulnerability of two economically important species from Sundarbans estuarine system- Penaeus monodon (prey) and Mystus gulio (predator) subjected to acute thermal challenges such as sudden heatwaves. Both the species were subjected to an increasing thermal ramp of 1°C h-1 from 22°C to 42°C. Organisms were observed continuously throughout the ramping period and changes in the locomotory behaviour were followed until their loss of equilibrium. The digestive tissue samples were dissected out from both M. gulio and P. monodon at every 2°C and also after a recovery period of 48 h. The SOD, CAT, GST, LPO were measured and integrated biomarker response (IBR) was analysed. The results from thermal tolerance maxima estimation, biomarker study, IBR responses indicated more intense stress response in fish M. gulio whereas recovery potential was greater in shrimp P. monodon. Our findings corroborate the 'trophic sensitivity hypothesis' which advocates predators to be less tolerant in aggravated environmental stress than their prey.
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- Sritama Baag
- Marine Ecology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, 86/1, College Street, Kolkata, 700073, India
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- Marine Ecology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, 86/1, College Street, Kolkata, 700073, India.
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Ganiyat AM, Caleb OJ, Dezi AD, Adamu M. Glutathione attenuated lambda-cyhalothrin-induced alteration of serum total cholesterol concentration and oxidative stress parameters in rats. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2023; 12:33-38. [PMID: 36866217 PMCID: PMC9972829 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfac080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background Lambda-cyhalothrin is a type II pyrethroid insecticide that is used for pest control in agricultural, domestic, and industrial settings. Glutathione is an antioxidant that has been reported to confer protection on biological systems against the adverse impacts of insecticides. Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of glutathione on the serum lipid profile and oxidative stress parameters of rats exposed to lambda-cyhalothrin toxicity. Methods Thirty-five rats were assigned into 5 groups each. Distilled water was given to the first group, whereas the second group received soya oil (1 mL/kg). Lambda-cyhalothrin (25 mg/kg) was administered to the third group. The fourth group was given lambda-cyhalothrin (25 mg/kg) and glutathione (100 mg/kg) successively, whereas the fifth group received lambda-cyhalothrin (25 mg/kg) and glutathione (200 mg/kg) consecutively. The treatments were administered once daily by oral gavage for 21 days. The rats were sacrificed after the completion of the study. The serum lipid profile and oxidative stress parameters were assessed. Results A significant (P < 0.05) increase was observed in the total cholesterol concentration of the lambda-cyhalothrin group. The serum malondialdehyde level was elevated (P < 0.05) in the lambda-cyhalothrin group. The superoxide dismutase activity of the lambda-cyhalothrin+glutathione200 group was enhanced (P < 0.05). The results revealed that lambda-cyhalothrin perturbed the total cholesterol concentration of the rats, whereas glutathione (particularly at 200 mg/kg, indicating a dose-response effect) ameliorated the disruptive impacts of lambda-cyhalothrin. Conclusion The advantageous effects of glutathione may be ascribed to its antioxidant property.
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- Akande Motunrayo Ganiyat
- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, 900001, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, 900001, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, 900001, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, 900001, Nigeria
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Toprak V, Akalın SA, Öcal E, Çavuş Y, Özdemir İ. Histopathological examination of the protective effect of intense exercise in apoptotic germ cell damage due to diabetes. Acta Cir Bras 2023; 38:e381423. [PMID: 37098926 PMCID: PMC10129294 DOI: 10.1590/acb381423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/27/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine the protective and antioxidative effects of intensive exercise on streptozotocin (STZ)-induced testicular damage, apoptotic spermatognial cells death, and oxidative stress. METHODS 36 male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into three groups: control, diabetes, and diabetes+intensive exercise (IE) groups. Testicular tissues were examined histopathologically and antioxidant enzymes, including catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and malondialdehyde (MDA) activity, as well as serum testosterone level, were measured. RESULTS Seminiferous tubules and germ cells were found to be better in the testis tissue of the intense exercise group than in the diabetes group. Diabetes suppressed antioxidant enzymes CAT, SOD, GPx and testosterone levels were significantly decreased, and increased MDA level in the diabetic group compared to diabetes+IE group (p < 0.001). Following four weeks of treatment, intensive exercise improved the antioxidant defense, significantly decreased MDA activity, and increased testosterone levels in testicular tissue in the diabetic group compared to diabetes+IE group (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS STZ-induced diabetes causes damage to the testis tissue. In order to prevent these damages, exercise practice has become very popular nowadays. In present study, our intensive exercise protocol, histological, and biochemical analysis of the effect of diabetes on the testicular tissues is shown.
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- Veysel Toprak
- Eyyübiye Education and Research Hospital - Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics - Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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- Private Medical Practice - Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics - Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Antalya Research and Education Hospital - Department of Perinatology - Antalya, Turkey
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- Diyarbakir Memorial Hospital - Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics - Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Atatürk University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics - Erzurum, Turkey
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Hashem MA, Hassan AEA, Abou-Elnaga HMM, Abdo W, Dahran N, Alghamdi AH, Elmahallawy EK. Modulatory effect of dietary probiotic and prebiotic supplementation on growth, immuno-biochemical alterations, DNA damage, and pathological changes in E. coli-infected broiler chicks. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:964738. [PMID: 36337201 PMCID: PMC9631445 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.964738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli is one of the principal causes of heavy economic losses to the poultry industry. Little is known about the underlying mechanisms, particularly the potential role of immunoglobulin A and the DNA damage, involving the beneficial effects of dietary supplementation of probiotics and prebiotics in avian colibacillosis. The current study investigated the potential effects of probiotic and prebiotic dietary supplementation on E. coli-infected broiler chicks. A total of 120 1-day-old unsexed Hubbard chicks were divided into six groups: Group 1 was considered as a negative control; Group 2 was supplemented with 1 g/kg feed of Lactobacillus plantarum; Group 3 was supplemented with amylase enzyme; Group 4 served as a positive control infected orally by E. coli O78; Group 5 was supplemented with L. plantarum from 1-day-old chicken and then infected orally with E. coli O78; and Group 6 was supplemented with amylase enzyme from 1-day old chicken and then infected orally with E. coli O78. For all examined groups, the experimental period lasted for 42 days. The E. coli-infected group revealed a decrease in body performance parameters with a significant increase in the liver enzymes and renal function tests. The same group recorded a significant decrease in serum total proteins, albumins, and globulins, and the alteration of immunological parameters, antioxidant enzymes, oxidative stress parameters, and comet assay revealed highly damaged DNA in the liver and the intestine. By histopathological examination, a series of histopathological changes in the liver, the kidney, and the intestine were observed. The infected chick pretreated with probiotics or prebiotics demonstrated an improvement in body performance parameters besides a significant decrease in the hepatic enzymes and renal function tests. We noticed that, in treated groups, there was a significant increase in serum total proteins in the serum albumin and globulin levels, immunological parameters, and antioxidant enzymes. Furthermore, DNA damage and histopathological changes within hepatic, renal, and intestinal tissues were markedly diminished in the treated groups compared with the infected group. We concluded that the adverse effects of E. coli could be modulated through the chemopreventive administration of probiotics and prebiotics.
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- Mohamed A. Hashem
- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Animal Health Institute, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Albaha University, Al Aqiq, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoonoses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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Zalaqi Z, Ghazalian F, Khodayar MJ, Raesi Vanani A, Khorsandi L, Shushizadeh MR. Swimming training combined with chitosan supplementation reduces the development of obesity and oxidative stress in high-fat diet-fed mice. Br J Nutr 2022; 127:837-846. [PMID: 33902761 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114521001379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Obesity is often introduced as one of the metabolic disorders caused by imbalance between energy consumption and metabolisable energy intake. Experts in the field considered obesity as one of the robust risk factors for the lifestyle-associated diseases. The present research examined interventional effects of marine chitosan (CS), swimming training (ST) and combination of CS and ST (CS + ST) in the mice fed with high-fat diets (HFD). In this study, sample size was considered more than three in groups. Forty mice were randomly divided into five groups (n 8 per group) including control group (received the standard diet), HFD group (received high-fat food with 20 % fat), HFD + CS group (treated with high-fat food with 5 % CS), HFD + ST group (treated with HFD and ST) and HFD + CS + ST group (treated with high-fat food with 5 % CS and ST). After 8 weeks, the blood glucose, oxidative stress (OS) and lipid profile were measured. The results showed that CS + ST group has more effects in the control of body weight with the increased concentration of HDL-cholesterol, OS inhibition via enhancing the body antioxidant capacity in comparison with the ST or CS alone in HFD-fed mice. Moreover, lipid profile was improved in CS + ST-treated mice compared with HFD-treated mice, and OS inhibition correlated with the greater activities of the antioxidant enzyme enhances the lipid oxidation, cholesterol and fatty acid homoeostasis. The results suggested that a dietary intervention with a combined ST and CS can be a feasible supplementary for human prevention of obesity.
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- Zahra Zalaqi
- Department of Physical Education, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Education, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Marine Pharmaceutical Science Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Pal P, De A, Roychowdhury T, Mukhopadhyay PK. Vitamin C and E supplementation can ameliorate NaF mediated testicular and spermatozoal DNA damages in adult Wistar rats. Biomarkers 2022; 27:361-374. [PMID: 35232301 DOI: 10.1080/1354750x.2022.2048891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Present study was designed to explore the efficacy of vitamin C and E (VC&VE) against fluoride mediated testicular, epididymal and spermatozoal anomalies. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty two adult Wistar rats were divided into four groups. Group-I was control; Group-II received sodium fluoride (NaF) at 15 mg/kg/day dose; Group-III was provided with VC (200 mg/kg/day) and VE (400 mg/kg/day) plus NaF; Group-IV received only VC&VE. Structural integrity and oxidative stress markers (superoxide dismutase, catalase, malondialdehyde and protein carbonyl) of testis and epididymis were assessed. Spermatozoal parameters (count, motility, viability and hypo-osmotic swelling) were evaluated. Testicular functional maker enzymes (acid phosphatase, alkaline phosphatase and lactate dehydrogenase) were also assessed. Integrity of testicular and spermatozoal DNA were evaluated. Testicular fluoride content was measured. RESULT Fluoride induced structural changes and alterations of oxidative stress markers were observed in testis and epididymis. Spermatozoal potentials were altered and reduced activities of testicular functional marker enzymes were observed. Fluoride caused testicular and spermatozoal DNA damages. VC&VE supplementation resulted in protectionfrom all fluoride mediated alterations and helped in attenuating testicular fluoride accumulation. CONCLUSION Antioxidant properties of VC&VE ameliorated fluoride mediated reproductive damages but only supplementation did not exhibit any notable effect compared to control rats.
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- Priyankar Pal
- Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata, India
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- School of Environmental Studies, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India
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Okafor AI, Atsu CU. Ficus glumosa Del. reduces phenylhydrazine-induced hemolytic anaemia and hepatic damage in Wistar rats. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 19:661-668. [PMID: 35106983 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2021-0306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Anemia is a direct or indirect consequence of oxidative stress via free radicals on erythrocytes and subsequently on other tissues like liver. Ficus glumosa constitute a rich pharmacologically compound that can prevent or repair oxidative damage. Therefore, this study seeks to evaluate the effect of F. glumosa on phenylhydrazine-induced hemolytic anemia and hepatic damage in rats. METHODS Twenty-four (24) albino Wistar rats were assigned to four (4) experimental groups (n=6) as follows: Group I (non-anemic control) and Group 2 (anemic control) received normal saline, while Group III and IV (test groups) 200 and 400 mg/kg of aqueous leaf extract of F. glumosa (ALEFG), respectively. All the groups were treated orally (via a cannula) for seven consecutive days. Intraperitoneal (IP) injection of phenylhydrazine (PHZ) at 40 mg/kg for two consecutive days induced hemolytic anemia in group II to IV before treatment. Rats of all groups were anaesthetized and sacrificed 24 h after the last treatment. Blood and liver samples were collected for some hematological indices, liver function test, antioxidant parameter and histological analysis. RESULTS The LD50 of ALEFG was assessed orally in rats and found to be above 5,000 mg/kg body weight. Significant (p<0.05) decreases in the level of red blood cell (RBC), hemoglobin (HGB) concentrations and packed cell volume (PCV) by 50% after 2 days of PHZ induction, were attenuated by more than 50% after 7 days administration of ALEFG at 200 and 400 mg/kg. The percentage change in body weight increased significantly (p<0.05) after 7 days post PHZ-induced anemia, but those that received oral administration of ALEFG (at 200 and 400 mg/kg) for 7 days increased significantly (p<0.05) by more than 2%, dose-dependently compared to anemic untreated group. Increased level of serum ALT, AST, ALP and GGT in PHZ-induced anemic animals, were significantly (p<0.05) attenuated in the groups that received oral administration of ALEFG (at 200 and 400 mg/kg) for 7 days. Decreased level of catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities with concomitant increase in malondialdehyde (MDA) content from PHZ-induced untreated group, were significantly (p<0.05) mitigated in the rats that received oral administration of ALEFG (at 200 and 400 mg/kg) for 7 days. Histopathological analysis showed that ALEFG could remarkably though not completely mitigated PHZ-induced hepatic damage. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggests that the leaves of F. glumosa contain important antioxidant(s) that could effectively reduce hemolytic anemia and hepatic damage, especially during phenylhydrazine-induced toxicity.
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- Azubuike Ikechukwu Okafor
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cross River University of Technology, P.M.B. 1123, Calabar, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria
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Olatunji AO, Ayo JO, Suleiman MM, Ambali SF, Shittu M, Akorede GJ, Raji LO, Atata JA, Biobaku KT, Azeez MO. Effect of daflon-500®, a flavonoid compound on chlorpyriphos-induced oxidative changes in the hypophysis and testes in adult male rats. Toxicol Res 2022; 38:345-353. [DOI: 10.1007/s43188-021-00120-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Okafor AI, Ogban NN, Odinigwe AA. Kolaviron alleviates haematological abnormalities and hepato-renal damage in Naja nigricollis nigricollis venom-treated rats. Toxicol Rep 2022; 9:1869-1876. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2022.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Kanu C S, Aloke C, Elom I N, Eleazu O C. Effects of co-treatment of Plasmodium berghei-infected mice with aqueous extract of Ocimum gratissimum leaves and primaquine on glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity, hematological, and antioxidant parameters. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2022; 13:100656. [PMID: 36399959 PMCID: PMC9673106 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2022.100656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It has been observed that most malaria patients especially G6PD-deficient patients usually experience oxidative stress and severe anemia when treated with primaquine. This calls for the need to search for a treatment option that will ameliorate these side effects. OBJECTIVE The effect of co-treatment of malaria with aqueous extract of Ocimum gratissimum leaves (AEOGL) and primaquine on G6PD activity, antioxidant indices and hematological parameters in Plasmodium berghei-infected mice was investigated. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty mice divided into six groups of five mice each were recruited for this study. Whilst Group 1 (G1) served as the negative control (group not infected with plasmodium parasite), Groups 2 to 6 (G2-G6) were inoculated intraperitoneally with 0.2 ml of 1 × 105/ml Plasmodium berghei (NK 65 strain) infected erythrocytes. G2 (parasite control) received no treatment. Groups 3,4,5 and 6 were administered 0.25 mg/kg bw of primaquine only; 100 mg/kg b. w of AEOGL +0.25 mg/kg bw of primaquine; 200 mg/kg b. w of AEOGL +0.25 mg/kg bw of primaquine; 200 mg/kg b. w of AEOGL respectively, for 14 days. RESULTS Treatment with only primaquine gave the highest mean malaria parasite clearance (82.10 ± 0.45 percent), followed by 100 mg/kg b. w of AEOGL + Primaquine (75.59 ± 0.47 percent), 200 mg/kg b. w of AEOGL + Primaquine (67.35 ± 0.67 percent), and AEOGL alone (55 ± 0.56 percent). In comparison with the untreated malaria groups, co-treatment with AEOGL + Primaquine produced a significant (p < 0.05) increase in G6PD activity, serum ascorbate, reduced glutathione, catalase activity, and a significant (p < 0.05) decrease in malondialdehyde level in a dose-dependent pattern and also a significant (p < 0.05) rise in packed cell volume, haemoglobin, and red blood cell count, unlike treatment with only primaquine which resulted in a non-significant (P > 0.05) difference in these parameters. CONCLUSION Co-treatment of Plasmodium berghei-infected mice with AEOGL and primaquine improved the G6PD activity, hematological parameters and antioxidant status relative to treatment with only primaquine.
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- Shedrach Kanu C
- Department of Biochemistry, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria,Corresponding author.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria,Protein Structure-Function and Research Unit, School of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Science, University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2050, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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Mehrzadi S, Goudarzi M, Fatemi I, Basir Z, Malayeri A, Khalili H. Chrysin attenuates sodium arsenite-induced nephrotoxicity in rats by suppressing oxidative stress and inflammation. Tissue Cell 2021; 73:101657. [PMID: 34628213 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2021.101657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to study the beneficial property of chrysin (CHR) by targeting its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on nephrotoxicity induced by sodium arsenite (SA). MATERIALS & METHODS We have used the 35 male Wistar rats in five equal groups (n = 7). Normal saline in (5 ml/kg; p.o.; 21 days) was given to the control group. Sodium arsenite (10 mg/kg; p.o.; 14 days) was given to the SA group. CHR (25, 50 and 100 mg/kg; p.o.; 21 days) and SA (10 mg/kg; p.o.; 14 days from the 7th day of the experiment) was given to the SA + CHR 25, 50 and 100 groups. On the 22nd day of the experiment, the animals' bloods and kidneys were taken, and then we have performed functional, biochemical and histological assessment. RESULTS CHR pre- and alongside administration (more potently at dose of 100 mg/kg) with SA reduced the SA-induced alterations in serum creatinine and blood urine nitrogen levels. Increased levels of protein carbonyl, myeloperoxidase, malondialdehyde and nitric oxide in kidney tissue were decreased by CHR treatment. CHR administration increased the levels of glutathione and activities of glutathione peroxidase, catalase and superoxide dismutase in renal tissue. Moreover, treatment with CHR reduced the levels of inflammatory mediators including interleukin 1 beta and tumor necrosis factor alpha in renal tissue. The renal histological lesions induced SA were mitigated by CHR treatment in dose dependent manner. CONCLUSION The results of present study suggested that administration of CHR before and alongside with SA attenuated the renal toxic effects of SA via antioxidative stress and anti-inflammatory effects.
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- Saeed Mehrzadi
- Razi Drug Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medicinal Plant Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Research Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Medicinal Plant Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Nab'a Al-Hayat Health Research Center, Nab'a Al-Hayat Foundation for Medical Sciences and Health Care, Najaf, Iraq
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- Medicinal Plant Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Lamidi IY, Mikail HG, Adamu S, Akefe IO, Tijjani MB, Salihu SI, Olatunji AO, Hassan A, Daniel N, Adegoke VA. Flavonoid fractions of diosmin and hesperidin mitigate lead acetate-induced biochemical, oxidative stress, and histopathological alterations in Wistar rats. Toxicol Res 2021; 37:473-484. [PMID: 34631504 DOI: 10.1007/s43188-020-00084-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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This study aims at investigating the protective effects of flavonoid fractions of diosmin and hesperidin in mitigating sub-chronic lead acetate-induced biochemical, oxidative stress, and histopathological alterations in adult male Wistar rats. Forty animals were randomly assigned into five groups, each consisting of eight animals. Group I animals was treated with deionised water only, group II, IV, and V were administered lead acetate 90 mg/Kg body weight (1/20th of the LD50), groups III, and IV was administered Daflon (100 mg/Kg), while group V was administered Daflon (200 mg/Kg), 30 min prior treatment with lead acetate. All treatments lasted for 42 days. Blood lead levels, electrolyte parameters, zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP) levels, activities of antioxidant enzymes, and histopathology of vital organs, were evaluated following standard practice. Sub-chronic lead acetate exposure induced a decrease in levels of serum electrolytes, and activities of antioxidant enzymes, while blood lead levels, ZPP, and malondialdehyde levels were increased. Lead exposure also instigated marked variation in histopathology of vital organs. Conversely, co-treatment with graded doses of daflon improved the levels of blood lead, electrolytes, ZPP, activities of antioxidant enzymes, and histopathology of vital organs. Data obtained from the current study indicate that rats exposed to sub-chronic doses of lead acetate show increased blood lead levels, electrolyte imbalance, alongside impairment in ZPP levels, activities of antioxidant enzymes, and histopathology, while pretreatment using daflon mitigated the ensued perturbations. This, therefore, suggests that consumption of foods enriched with flavonoid fractions of diosmin and hesperidin may be beneficial for individuals inhabiting lead-polluted environments.
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- Ibrahim Yusuf Lamidi
- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria
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Hashem MA, Abd El Hamied SS, Ahmed EMA, Amer SA, Hassan AM. Alleviating Effects of Vitamins C and E Supplementation on Oxidative Stress, Hematobiochemical, and Histopathological Alterations Caused by Copper Toxicity in Broiler Chickens. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11061739. [PMID: 34200884 PMCID: PMC8230424 DOI: 10.3390/ani11061739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Excessive copper in diets is associated with numerous disadvantageous impacts on poultry. The current study evaluated the efficacy of vitamin C and vitamin E in mitigating oxidative stress, hematobiochemical, and histopathological changes in the kidney induced by copper sulfate (CuSO4) toxicity in broiler chickens. The birds were assigned to five experimental groups: 1st group—basal diet with no additives (control group), 2nd group—basal diet complemented with CuSO4 (300 mg/kg diet), 3rd group—basal diet with CuSO4 (300 mg/kg diet) + vitamin C (250 mg/kg diet), 4th group—basal diet with CuSO4 (300 mg/kg diet) + vitamin E (250 mg/kg diet), and 5th group—basal diet with CuSO4 (300 mg/kg diet) + vitamin C (250 mg/kg diet) + vitamin E (250 mg/kg diet). The current study’s findings showed the possible preventive impacts of dietary antioxidants on hematobiochemical alterations, oxidative stress, and kidney damage induced by CuSO4 toxicity. Abstract The current investigation evaluated the alleviating effects of vitamin C and vitamin E on oxidative stress, hematobiochemical, and histopathological changes in the kidney induced by copper sulfate (CuSO4) toxicity in chickens. Two hundred and fifty-one-day-old male broiler chicks were randomly allotted into five experimental groups (five replicates/group, ten chicks/replicate): 1st group—basal diet with no additives (control group), 2nd group—basal diet complemented with CuSO4 (300 mg/kg diet), 3rd group—basal diet with CuSO4 (300 mg/kg diet) + vitamin C (250 mg/kg diet), 4th group—basal diet with CuSO4 (300 mg/kg diet) + vitamin E (250 mg/kg diet), and 5th group—basal diet with CuSO4 (300 mg/kg diet) + vitamin C (250 mg/kg diet) + vitamin E (250 mg/kg diet) for a 42 day feeding period. The results showed a significant reduction in red blood cells (RBCs), hemoglobin (Hb) concentration, and hematocrit values as well as total leukocyte counts (WBCs), lymphocyte, heterophil, and monocyte counts in the CuSO4-intoxicated birds (2.42 × 106/µL, 9.54 g/dL, 26.02%, 15.80 × 103/µL, 7.86 × 103/µL, 5.26 × 103/µL, and 1.18 × 103/µL, respectively, at the 6th week) compared to (2.79 × 106/µL, 10.98 g/dL, 28.46%, 21.07 × 103/µL, 10.84 × 103/µL, 7.12 × 103/µL, and 1.60 × 103/µL, respectively) in the control group. Moreover, CuSO4-intoxicated birds showed hypoglycemia with a rise in serum uric acid and creatinine levels (122.68, 5.18, and 0.78 mg/dL at the 6th week) compared to (159.46, 4.41, and 0.61 mg/dL) in the control group. The CuSO4 toxicity in birds induced oxidative stress, indicated by a high serum malondialdehyde level (MDA) and diminished activity of the antioxidant enzymes (glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and superoxide dismutase (SOD)) (2.01 nmol/mL, 37.66 U/mL, and 2.91 U/mL, respectively, at the 6th week) compared to (1.34 nmol/mL, 57.00 U/mL, 4.99 U/mL, respectively) in the control group. High doses of Cu exposure caused severe microscopic alterations in kidney architecture. The addition of vitamins C and E, singularly or in combination, displayed a beneficial effect in alleviating these harmful effects of Cu toxicity. These findings showed the possible mitigating impacts of dietary antioxidants on the hematobiochemical alterations, oxidative stress, and kidney damage induced by CuSO4 toxicity.
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- Mohamed A. Hashem
- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt;
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- Animal Health Institute, Zagazig Branch, Zagazig 44511, Egypt; (S.S.A.E.H.); (E.M.A.A.)
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- Department of Nutrition & Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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Properties of Solanum melongena green calyx against toxic effects of diabetes‐induced testopathy: a stereological and biochemical study. ADVANCES IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13596-021-00568-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Olaifa FH, Ayo JO, Aluwong T, Rekwot PI. The Effect of Epicatechin-(4β-8)-Catechin on Some Biomarkers of Fatigue in Packed Donkeys (Equus Asinus) during the Dry Season in Northern Nigeria. J APPL ANIM WELF SCI 2021; 25:396-409. [PMID: 33724885 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2021.1895789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Overworking and overloading of donkeys may cause fatigue. The experiment aims to determine the effects of epicatechin-(4β-8)-catechin (EEC) on some fatigue biomarkers in packed donkeys during the dry season. 10 jacks, aged between four and five years were used for the study. Five were given EEC in feed seven days before packing (test), while another five were given feed only (control). Blood samples collected for biochemical analyses were analyzed for superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), creatine kinase (CK) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). The SOD activity increased significantly (P < 0.05) in the test group during the cold-dry season after packing. The values of TAC during the packing period were significantly (P < 0.05) higher in test group during the hot-dry season. The TNF-α concentration was higher (P > 0.05) in the control group especially one-hour on route. The CK activity was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in the control donkeys during the hot-dry season. In conclusion, packing donkeys during the dry season resulted in fatigue, but EEC served as an anti-fatigue agent.
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- National Animal Production and Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, Shika, Nigeria
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Fluoride is essential for the development of teeth and bone but its excessive exposure causes reprotoxic effects. We have studied the graded effects of different doses of sodium fluoride (NaF) on 24 adult Wistar rats which were randomly divided into four groups (n = 6). All the rats were given normal diet prepared in our laboratory. Control (group I) rats were received vehicle only and treated rats (group II, III, and IV) were administered NaF orally at 10, 15, and 20 mg/kg/d doses, respectively, for 30 consecutive days. Gravimetric index of testis was decreased significantly in group III and IV rats but such changes were not observed in the accessory reproductive organs. Marked alterations in number, motility, viability, and plasma membrane functional integrity of caudal spermatozoa were noted in most of the treated groups. Noticeable alterations in testicular histoarchitecture were observed in group III and IV rats. Graded Changes of testicular redox homeostasis were noted by assessment of enzymatic (superoxide dismutase [SOD], catalase, glutathione s-transferase [GST], and glutathione peroxidase [GPx]) and nonenzymatic (malondialdehyde [MDA] and protein carbonyl [PC]) markers. Changes of testicular functional markers (acid phosphatase [ACP], alkaline phosphatase [ALP], and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity) were noted in group III and IV rats. DNA fragmentation assay proved the possibility of DNA damage caused by oxidative stress, as evidenced by prominent trailing pattern of fragmented testicular genomic DNA from group III and IV rats. The study concludes that fluoride-mediated oxidative stress not only impedes the structural and functional facets of testis but also results in testicular DNA damage.
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- Priyankar Pal
- Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata, India
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Baag S, Mahapatra S, Mandal S. An Integrated and Multibiomarker approach to delineate oxidative stress status of Bellamya bengalensis under the interactions of elevated temperature and chlorpyrifos contamination. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 264:128512. [PMID: 33049511 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Synergistic effects of warming on bioconcentration and receptiveness of pollutants are still poorly unravelled in conjunction with cellular and molecular responses. The present study addressed the impact of an environmental relevant dose of chlorpyrifos (organophosphate pesticide), under control (25 °C) and elevated levels of temperature (30 °C, 35 °C) in Bellamya bengalensis, a freshwater gastropod for 60 days across various endpoints. Multiple levels of biomarkers were measured: growth conditions (organ to flesh weight ratio, condition index), oxidative stress status (SOD, CAT, GST, LPO) and DNA damage (Comet assay-3rd, 30th and 60th days only) after acute (24, 48 and 72 h) and long-term exposures (10th, 20th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th days). An integrated biomarker response (IBR) strategy was adapted to amalgamate results generated from various biomarkers to assess organism's vulnerability to pesticide pollution and how it may shift with warming climate. Significant changes were observed in growth conditions under longer exposure periods. Acute as well as long-term exposures enhanced the antioxidant and detoxification enzyme activity. DNA damage was extensive under longer exposure to stress howbeit was also significantly escalated under acute severe warming. Antioxidant and detoxification mechanisms fell short in counteracting cellular level damage. The IBR results indicated long-term acclimation of B. bengalensis to elevated temperatures and pesticide contamination lead to an improved tolerance level howbeit, acute stress was more detrimental. This study provided evidence for the efficiency of employing an integrated biomarker approach for B. bengalensis in future bio-monitoring studies.
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- Sritama Baag
- Marine Ecology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, 86/1, College Street, Kolkata, 700073, India
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- Marine Ecology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, 86/1, College Street, Kolkata, 700073, India
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- Marine Ecology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, 86/1, College Street, Kolkata, 700073, India.
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Asuk AA, Atangwho IJ, Ugwu MN, Ati BU. Jatropha curcas Leaf Extract and Fractions Attenuate Hyperglycemia, Tissue Oxidation, and Kidney Dysfunction in Diabetic Rats. JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.51847/3chbg8qajj] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Mehrzadi S, Khalili H, Fatemi I, Malayeri A, Siahpoosh A, Goudarzi M. Zingerone Mitigates Carrageenan-Induced Inflammation Through Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities. Inflammation 2020; 44:186-193. [PMID: 32803664 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-020-01320-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Inflammation is the body's response against various pathogens and has a critical role in numerous diseases. Zingerone (Zing), a bioactive substance derived from ginger root, has a variety of pharmacological properties, such as reducing inflammation, and antioxidant effects. We aimed to evaluate the beneficial effects of Zing in a carrageenan-induced inflammation model. Paw edema induced by carrageenan (100 μl of 1%) was used to induce acute inflammation in rats. Different doses of Zing (10, 20, and 40 mg/kg) were administered intraperitoneally. Paw tissue levels of MDA, NO, CAT, SOD, GPx, GSH, COX-2, PGE2, TNF-α, and IL-1β were estimated. Our results showed that Zing, especially at the highest dose of 40 mg/kg, significantly reduced paw swelling in carrageenan-injected animals. Zing significantly increased paw enzymatic and nonenzymatic antioxidants except CAT. It also decreased paw levels of MDA, NO, COX-2, PGE2, TNF-α, and IL-1β. The results of this study show that Zing may provide an alternative for the clinical control of inflammation through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
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- Saeed Mehrzadi
- Razi Drug Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Research Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Nab'a Al-Hayat Health Research Center, Nab'a Al-Hayat Foundation for Medical Sciences and Health Care, Najaf, Iraq
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- Medicinal Plant Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Medicinal Plant Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Akpa AR, Ayo JO, Mika'il HG, Zakari FO. Protective effect of fisetin against subchronic chlorpyrifos-induced toxicity on oxidative stress biomarkers and neurobehavioral parameters in adult male albino mice. Toxicol Res 2020; 37:163-171. [PMID: 33868974 DOI: 10.1007/s43188-020-00049-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2019] [Revised: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Chlorpyrifos (CPF), a chlorinated organophosphate insecticide that is widely used in agriculture and public health, has neurotoxic effects in animals. In addition to acetylcholinesterase inhibition, CPF has been shown to induce alterations such as oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation. Fisetin is a dietary flavonol that protects the brain tissue against oxidative stress by modulating the activity of antioxidant enzymes. This study was designed to investigate the protective role of fisetin against brain oxidative damages and neurobehavioral parameters induced by subchronic oral exposure to CPF in albino mice. Adult albino mice (males, n = 32, weighing 20 ~ 25 g) were assigned randomly into 4 groups and treated accordingly for 7 weeks as follows: Group 1(S/OIL): served as the control group and were given 2 ml/kg of soya oil; Group 2 (CPF): received CPF (6.6 mg/kg; 1/5th of the LD50); Group 3 (FIS): fisetin (15 mg/kg) and Group 4 (FIS + CPF): received fisetin at 15 mg/kg, followed by CPF (6.6 mg/kg) 30 min later. Co-treatment with FIS + CPF mitigated the increase in brain malondialdehyde concentration (0.28 ± 0.02 nmol/mg) and orchestrated the increase in the activities of catalase (81.35 ± 7.26 µ/mg), superoxide dismutase (93.03 ± 6.63 IU/mL), glutathione peroxidase (68.76 ± 3.554 nmol/mL) and acetylcholinesterase (11.59 ± 0.72 nmol/min/mL) when compared to the CPF group. The result showed that deficits in motor strength and excitability scores induced by subchronic CPF were mitigated by fisetin administration. It was concluded that fisetin has a protective potential in mitigating against oxidative stress and damages in the brain tissues, induced by subchronic exposure to CPF in adult male albino mice.
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- Amaka Rosita Akpa
- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
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Abo Ghanima MM, Alagawany M, Abd El-Hack ME, Taha A, Elnesr SS, Ajarem J, Allam AA, Mahmoud AM. Consequences of various housing systems and dietary supplementation of thymol, carvacrol, and euganol on performance, egg quality, blood chemistry, and antioxidant parameters. Poult Sci 2020; 99:4384-4397. [PMID: 32867982 PMCID: PMC7598024 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2020] [Revised: 04/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The present work was carried out to investigate the influences of housing system and dietary essential oils (EOs) supplementation to laying hens on the productive performance, egg quality, immunity, antioxidant parameters, and hematology. A factorial arrangement (2 × 4) was performed, including 2 housing systems and 4 different types of EOs (without EOs, thymol, carvacrol, and euganol) during the production stages (from 28–78 wk of age). Birds were randomly divided into 2 groups with each of 2,000 birds. The first group was moved to laying cages while the second group was a floor reared. Each group was randomly divided into 4 groups (5 replicates of 100 birds each): The first were considered as a control group, and the second, third, and fourth groups were treated with thymol, carvacrol, and euganol EO, respectively. The results showed that hens reared in cage system had higher egg weight (P < 0.05), egg production, egg mass, and feed intake and better feed conversion ratio (P < 0.001) than those reared in the floor system. Blood picture values (except white blood cells), phagocytic index, phagocytic activity, and blood chemistry parameters (except calcium, phosphorus, and urea values) of laying hens were not affected (P > 0.05) by housing system. The groups fed EOs showed a rapid improvement (P < 0.001) in the egg production%, egg weight, egg mass, and egg quality. Thymol group had the highest egg production (P < 0.001). Thymol and eugenol groups had the highest egg weight, egg mass, and egg quality (P < 0.001). The groups fed diets containing thymol or eugenol consumed lower feed and had better feed conversion ratio (P < 0.001) than the control group. Immunity indices (phagocytic activity [P < 0.05], avian influenza [AIH5 and AIH9], P < 0.001) were improved with the presence of EOs in the laying hen diet. These results strongly suggest that dietary EO supplementation could be a successful attempt to improve the productive performance, egg quality, and immunity of laying hens.
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- Mahmoud M Abo Ghanima
- Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt
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- Poultry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt.
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- Poultry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt.
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- Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina 22758, Egypt
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- Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, 63514 Fayoum, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 65211 Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 65211 Egypt
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Biswas S, Kumar Mukhopadhyay P. Casein- and pea-enriched high-protein diet can take care of the reprotoxic effects of arsenic in male rats. Andrologia 2020; 52:e13560. [PMID: 32196711 DOI: 10.1111/and.13560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2019] [Revised: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Arsenic toxicity is a significant health problem featured with several incidents of male reproductive dysfunctions. We studied the protective effects of a casein- and pea-enriched formulated high-protein diet (FHPD) on arsenic-mediated testicular dysfunctions in rats. Adult male rats sustained on either a benchmark diet (n = 8) or an isocaloric FHPD (n = 8) were gavaged with arsenic trioxide (3mg/kg body wt/rat/day) for 30 consecutive days. A vehicle-fed group (n = 8) maintained on the standard diet served as control. The arsenic-treated group continued on the standard diet had a significantly reduced testicular and accessory sex organs weights. They exhibited decreased count, motility, viability and disrupted plasma membrane integrity of caudal spermatozoa with a higher incidence of gross morphological anomalies and DNA damage. Attenuated steroidogenic enzyme activities and low serum testosterone level vouched for a compromised state of testicular steroidogenesis. An increased testicular malondialdehyde and protein carbonyl contents coupled with impaired activities of antioxidant enzymes and free radical scavengers mirrored a situation of exacerbated testicular oxidative imbalance and disrupted redox homeostasis. FHPD, by and large, countermanded testicular steroidogenesis and antioxidant defence system and revoked the ill effects of arsenic. We conclude that specific protein-enriched diet may serve as prospective weaponry in encountering the arsenic-threatened testicular functions.
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- Sagnik Biswas
- Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata, India
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Pretreatment with berberine protects against cisplatin-induced renal injury in male Wistar rats. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2020; 393:1825-1833. [PMID: 32410067 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-020-01877-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Berberine (BBR), an isoquinoline alkaloid, has been reported to be an antioxidant agent. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of BBR against nephrotoxicity induced by cisplatin (Cis) in male rats. In this experimental study, 28 Wistar male rats were randomly divided into four groups. Rats were pretreated with BBR (100 mg/kg/day, p.o.) for 7 consecutive days and Cis (7.5 mg/kg, i.p.) was administrated on the 7th day, 1 h after the last dose of BBR. Blood samples were collected to determine blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cr) levels. Malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), protein carbonyl (PC), and nitric oxide (NO) levels and the activities of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and myeloperoxidase (MPO) were assessed in the left renal tissue. Also, the mRNA expression of SOD2 and PGx1 was measured in the left renal tissue. The right kidney was used for histopathological evaluation. Our results revealed that the levels of Cr, BUN, MDA, NO, and PC and the MPO activity increased by Cis administration. Also, we found that Cis decreased renal GSH level and SOD, GPx, and CAT activities. Pretreatment with BBR for 7 consecutive days significantly attenuated the Cis-induced nephrotoxicity via increasing the antioxidant capacity and reducing the oxidative stress indices in the renal tissue. Moreover, the renoprotective effect of BBR was confirmed by the histopathological evaluation of the kidneys. Our results indicated that BBR has produced amelioration in biochemical indices and oxidative stress parameters against Cis-induced nephrotoxicity.
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Hosseinzadeh A, Goudarzi M, Fatemi I, Khodayar MJ, Mehrzadi S, Khalili HR, Karimi MA. Gemfibrozil attenuates doxorubicin induced toxicity in renal tissues of male rats by reducing the oxidative insult and inflammation. Biotech Histochem 2020; 95:532-539. [PMID: 32242747 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2020.1730967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Nephrotoxicity is a significant side effect of doxorubicin (DXN) treatment. We investigated the protective effect of gemfibrozil (GEM) co-administration with DXN on DXN induced nephrotoxicity. We divided 28 male Wistar rats into four groups of seven. Group 1 received normal saline for 2 weeks. Group 2 received 15 mg/kg DXN for 2 weeks. Group 3 received DXN + GEM for 2 weeks. Group 4 received GEM for 2 weeks. On day 15 of the experiment, blood samples were collected, animals were sacrificed and kidneys were excised for biochemical and histological evaluation. We measured serum creatinine, blood urine nitrogen, renal malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, glutathione, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, catalase, tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β. GEM administration mitigated DXN induced nephrotoxicity. GEM co-administered with DXN attenuated the inflammatory and oxidative responses associated with DXN induced nephrotoxicity.
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- Azam Hosseinzadeh
- Razi Drug Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran
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- Medicinal Plant Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz, Iran
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- Research Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz, Iran
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- Razi Drug Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz, Iran
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Abo Ghanima MM, El-Edel MA, Ashour EA, Abd El-Hack ME, Othman SI, Alwaili MA, Allam AA, Khafaga AF, Abd El-Aziz AH. The Influences of Various Housing Systems on Growth, Carcass Traits, Meat Quality, Immunity and Oxidative Stress of Meat-Type Ducks. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:E410. [PMID: 32121623 PMCID: PMC7143679 DOI: 10.3390/ani10030410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to investigate the effect of different housing systems on Pekin ducks. A total of 300-day old Pekin ducklings were randomly divided into four experimental groups; the first housed in a closed house (CH), the second in closed house with open yard (HY), the third group in closed house with swimming pool (CHSP) and the fourth in a closed house with swimming pool and yard (HYSP). Results indicated that the HYSP and CHSP produced higher body weight comparing to the other groups. However, the HYSP gave the highest body weight followed by CHSP then HY and CH. The same trend was observed regarding weight gain and feed-conversion ratio (FCR). Moreover, HYSP, HY and CHSP showed higher dressing percentage, breast muscles and thighs and lower abdominal fat than the CH group. Serum protein was significantly higher in HYSP and HY than that of the closed house. While, lipids, cholesterol and triacylglycerol were significantly lower in groups housed in HY than that of CH. Meat cholesterol and triacylglycerol reduced in groups reared in HY. Housing ducklings in yards and using swimming pools significantly improved the general immunity (phagocytic index and activity and differential leucocytes count), and also improved the oxidative stress parameters. In conclusion, results confirmed that housing ducks in a house supplied with yard and swimming pool can improve its productivity, carcass traits, meat quality, blood lipid profile, immunity and antioxidative status.
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- Mahmoud M. Abo Ghanima
- Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt; (M.A.E.-E.); (A.H.A.E.-A.)
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- Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt; (M.A.E.-E.); (A.H.A.E.-A.)
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- Poultry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt;
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, BO. Box 24428, Saudi Arabia; (S.I.O.); (M.A.A.)
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, BO. Box 24428, Saudi Arabia; (S.I.O.); (M.A.A.)
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Beni-suef University, Beni-suef 65211, Egypt;
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina 22758, Egypt;
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- Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt; (M.A.E.-E.); (A.H.A.E.-A.)
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Effect of Housing System and Rosemary and Cinnamon Essential Oils on Layers Performance, Egg Quality, Haematological Traits, Blood Chemistry, Immunity, and Antioxidant. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10020245. [PMID: 32033082 PMCID: PMC7070939 DOI: 10.3390/ani10020245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2019] [Revised: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The current study aimed to investigate the effects of a housing system, and dietary supplementation of rosemary and cinnamon essential oils on layers performance and egg quality. A factorial arrangement (2 × 3) was performed including two housing systems (floor and cage) and three different types of essential oils (0, 300 mg/kg diet of rosemary and 300 mg/kg diet of cinnamon essential oils) to study their effects on the productive performance, egg quality, immunity, oxidative stress and haematology of laying hens during the production stages. The data suggested that the supplementation of rosemary and cinnamon essential oils in laying hen diet showed significant positive effects on hen performance and egg production. Additionally, the different housing systems did not result in any positive or negative impact on these traits. Abstract Housing system and nutrition are non-genetic factors that can improve the well-being of animals to obtain higher quality products. A better understanding of how different housing systems and essential oils can influence the performance of layers is very important at the research and commercial levels. The current study aimed to investigate the effects of a housing system and dietary supplementation of rosemary and cinnamon essential oils on layers’ performance and egg quality. A factorial arrangement (2 × 3) was performed include two housing systems (floor and cage) and three different types of essential oils (0, 300 mg/kg diet of rosemary and 300 mg/kg diet of cinnamon essential oils) to study their effects on the productive performance, egg quality, immunity, oxidative stress and haematology of ISA brown laying hens during the production stages (from 28 to 76 weeks of age). Birds were randomly divided into two groups each comprising of 1500 birds; the first group was moved from the litter to reared laying cages while the second group was floor reared. Each group was randomly divided into three groups, the first was considered as a control group, the second treated with rosemary essential oil, and the third with cinnamon essential oil. The differences in egg production and weight, egg quality, feed intake and conversion, blood picture and chemistry, immunity, and antioxidant parameters between the different housing systems (floor and cage) were not significant at (p < 0.05 or 0.01). On the other hand, the egg production and weight, Haugh unit, feed intake and conversion, blood cholesterol, Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), urea, Ca, P, immunity, and antioxidant parameters were significantly (p < 0.05 or 0.01) better in rosemary and cinnamon groups than in the control group. Furthermore, the results of dietary supplementation with rosemary and cinnamon were very close. Regarding egg production and weight, there were no significant differences due to the interactions. The differences in egg mass among the interactions were also not significant except at 68–76 weeks, where the cage × cinnamon group was the highest. Under the floor rearing system, birds that were fed a diet supplemented with or without essential oils (EOs) consumed more feed than those raised under the cage system. Regarding feed conversion rate (FCR), the differences among the interactions were not significant except at 44–52, 52–60 and 68–76 weeks, where the cage × cinnamon group was the lowest. Excluding glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity (p < 0.001), all immunity and antioxidant indices were not statistically different as a consequence of the interaction among EOs and housing systems. Additionally, the highest levels of phosphorus were observed for layers fed diets enriched with cinnamon oil with the cage or floor system. In conclusion, the data suggested that supplementation of rosemary and cinnamon essential oils in laying hen diet showed significantly positive effects on hen performance and egg production. Cholesterol, liver and kidney functions, immunity, and antioxidant parameters improved with rosemary and cinnamon supplementation when compared to the control. Additionally, the different housing systems did not result in any positive or negative impact on these traits.
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Akorede GJ. Protective effect of vitamin C on chronic carbamazepine-induced reproductive toxicity in male wistar rats. Toxicol Rep 2020; 7:269-276. [PMID: 32055450 PMCID: PMC7005556 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2020.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Revised: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effect of vitamin C on chronic carbamazepine-induced reproductive toxicity in male Wistar rats. Four groups of 10 rats were respectively exposed to distilled water (2 ml/kg), vitamin C (100 mg/kg), carbamazepine (20 mg/kg) and vitamin C followed by CBZ, after 30 min.. The regimens were given by gavage once daily for 15 weeks. The pituitary glands and testicular tissues were assayed for oxidative stress parameters, sperm characteristics, relative weight and histological changes. Sera samples were also assayed for concentration of sex hormones. The results showed that treatment with vitamin C protected against the alteration in parameters measuring oxidative changes, sex hormones, sperm characteristics, relative pituitary and testicular weight and histological changes. The study concluded that protection against CBZ-induced alteration in reproductive parameters by vitamin C was partly due to its antioxidant effect.
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- Ganiu Jimoh Akorede
- University of Ilorin, Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Nigeria
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Apoptotic Inducement of Neuronal Cells by Aluminium Chloride and the Neuroprotective Effect of Eugenol in Wistar Rats. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2020; 2020:8425643. [PMID: 32089784 PMCID: PMC7008282 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8425643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Aluminium is known to accelerate oxidative stress, amyloid beta (Aβ) deposition, and plaque formation in the brain of rats. Objective. The present study is aimed at studying the neuroprotective effects of eugenol following aluminium-induced neurotoxicity on caspase-3, apoptotic proteins (Bcl-2 and Bax), and oxidative stress markers in Wistar rats such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), nitric oxide (NO), and assay oxidative stress to mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) by measuring the levels of 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG). Materials and methods. Twenty (20) adult Wistar rats were randomly divided into four (4) groups with five animals in each group. Route of administration was oral throughout the duration of this study and this study lasted for 21 days. Rats were sacrificed 24 hours after administration of the last dose (i.e., day 22) with 0.8 mg/kg ketamine as an anaesthetic agent. Results. Exposure to AlCl3 resulted in a significant (p < 0.01) elevation in the levels of nitric oxide and 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), enhanced the activity of caspase-3, increased the level of proapoptotic protein Bax and reduced the levels of antiapoptotic protein Bcl-2, and significantly (p < 0.01) reduced the levels of SOD and GPx. However, treatment with eugenol resulted in a significant reduction (p < 0.01) in the levels of nitric oxide (NO) and 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) levels, inhibited the activity of caspase-3, increased levels of Bcl-2 and significantly (p < 0.05) reduced levels of Bax protein, respectively, and also significantly (p < 0.05) increased the levels of SOD and GPx. Our results would hereby suggest that eugenol would provide a therapeutic value against aluminium-induced oxidative stress as related to antioxidant and antiapoptotic activities.
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Bombaça ACS, Brunoro GVF, Dias-Lopes G, Ennes-Vidal V, Carvalho PC, Perales J, d'Avila-Levy CM, Valente RH, Menna-Barreto RFS. Glycolytic profile shift and antioxidant triggering in symbiont-free and H 2O 2-resistant Strigomonas culicis. Free Radic Biol Med 2020; 146:392-401. [PMID: 31760093 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2019.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2019] [Revised: 10/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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During their life cycle, trypanosomatids are exposed to stress conditions and adapt their energy and antioxidant metabolism to colonize their hosts. Strigomonas culicis is a monoxenous protist found in invertebrates with an endosymbiotic bacterium that completes essential biosynthetic pathways for the trypanosomatid. Our research group previously generated a wild-type H2O2-resistant (WTR) strain that showed improved mitochondrial metabolism and antioxidant defenses, which led to higher rates of Aedes aegypti infection. Here, we assess the biological contribution of the S. culicis endosymbiont and reactive oxygen species (ROS) resistance to oxidative and energy metabolism processes. Using high-throughput proteomics, several proteins involved in glycolysis and gluconeogenesis, the pentose phosphate pathway and glutathione metabolism were identified. The results suggest that ROS resistance decreases glucose consumption and indicate that the metabolic products from gluconeogenesis are key to supplying the protist with high-energy and reducing intermediates. Our hypothesis was confirmed by biochemical assays showing opposite profiles for glucose uptake and hexokinase and pyruvate kinase activity levels in the WTR and aposymbiotic strains, while the enzyme glucose-6P 1-dehydrogenase was more active in both strains. Regarding the antioxidant system, ascorbate peroxidase has an important role in H2O2 resistance and may be responsible for the high infection rates previously described for A. aegypti. In conclusion, our data indicate that the energy-related and antioxidant metabolic processes of S. culicis are modulated in response to oxidative stress conditions, providing new perspectives on the biology of the trypanosomatid-insect interaction as well as on the possible impact of resistant parasites in accidental human infection.
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Endemic Diseases, IOC, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Integrated Studies in Protozoology, IOC, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Structural and Computational Proteomics, ICC, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxinology, IOC, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Integrated Studies in Protozoology, IOC, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxinology, IOC, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Alhassan SO, Atawodi SEO. Chemopreventive effect of dietary inclusion with Crassocephalum rubens (Juss ex Jacq) leaf on N-methyl-N-nitrosourea (MNU)-induced colorectal carcinogenesis in Wistar rats. J Funct Foods 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2019.103589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Biswas P, Mukhopadhyay A, Kabir SN, Mukhopadhyay PK. High-Protein Diet Ameliorates Arsenic-Induced Oxidative Stress and Antagonizes Uterine Apoptosis in Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2019; 192:222-233. [PMID: 30723882 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-019-1657-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Arsenic toxicity purportedly threats a broad spectrum of female reproductive functions. We investigated the remedial role of a casein- and pea protein-enriched high-protein diet (HPD) in combating the arsenic insult. Cyclic female rats maintained on standard diet (n = 6) or an isocaloric HPD (n = 6) were gavaged with As2O3 at 3 mg/kg BW/rat/day (n = 12) for 28 days. Vehicle-fed rats (n = 6) maintained on the standard diet served as the control. We monitored the estrus cycles and performed the histomorphometric analyses of the uterus and ovary. Uterine luminal epithelial (ULE) ultrastructure was appraised by scanning electron microscopy. Uterine oxidative stress was evaluated in the forms of ROS generation and activities of the ROS scavengers. The uterine apoptotic manifestation was blueprinted by Western blot analysis of caspase-3 and Bax expression. Arsenic treatment arrested the follicular maturation and disrupted the estrus cycles with a typical increase in the diestrus index. Shrunken endometrial glands and thinned microvilli density of the ULE reflected loss of cell polarity and mislaid uterine homeostasis. Increased ROS generation and attenuated activities of the ROS scavengers marked a state of uterine oxidative imbalance and loss of redox regulation. Superfluous expression of procaspase-3, cleaved caspase-3, and Bax mirrored an inflated state of uterine apoptosis. HPD supplementation, by and large, counteracted these arsenic impacts and maintained the frameworks close to the control levels. In conclusion, arsenic mediates its reproductive toxicity, at least in part, by upsetting the uterine ROS homeostasis and redox regulation. Pea proteins and casein-supplemented HPD can counteract the arsenic effects and maintain the reproductive functions.
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- Prerona Biswas
- Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, 86/1 College Street, Kolkata, 700073, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, 86/1 College Street, Kolkata, 700073, India
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- CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur, Kolkata, 700032, India
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Jang IS, Choi MJ. Effects of Isoflavone Supplementation on Lipid Profiles and Antioxidant Enzyme Activities in Growing Rats Fed High Fat Diet. Clin Nutr Res 2019; 8:296-306. [PMID: 31720255 PMCID: PMC6826061 DOI: 10.7762/cnr.2019.8.4.296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Revised: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of isoflavone on serum lipids and antioxidant enzymes activities in growing rats fed high lard diet. Twenty four female Sprague-Dawley rats (body weight 50–60 g) were divided into three groups, control, high fat (HF, lard 200 g/kg diet) and high fat + isoflavone (HFI, lard 200 g/kg diet + isoflavone 310.9 mg/kg diet) for 4 weeks. The results of study indicated that body weight gain was not different by isoflavone diet. Mean intake was significantly lower in HF group and HFI group than control group. Food efficiency ratio was significantly higher in HF group and HFI group than control group. The level of serum triglyceride and total cholesterol were significantly lower in HFI group than control group and HF group. The level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, was significantly higher in control group than HF group and HFI group. The level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol was not significantly different by experimental diets, but atherogenic index (AI) was significantly lower in control group and HFI group than HF group. Contents of total cholesterol and triglyceride in liver tissues were found to be insignificant. The concentration of lipid peroxidation, malondialdehyde was significantly lower in control groups and HFI group than HF group. And antioxidant enzymes in liver tissue were not significantly different by lard and isoflavone supplemented diets. In conclusion, it seems possible that isoflavone supplemented high fat diet may produce positive results on level of serum triglyceride, serum total cholesterol, AI and concentration of malondialdyhyde.
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- In-Sil Jang
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Keimyung University, Daegu 42601, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Keimyung University, Daegu 42601, Korea
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Mohammadi G, Zangeneh MM, Zangeneh A, Haghighi ZMS. Chemical characterization and anti‐breast cancer effects of silver nanoparticles using
Phoenix dactylifera
seed ethanolic extract on 7,12‐Dimethylbenz[a] anthracene‐induced mammary gland carcinogenesis in Sprague Dawley male rats. Appl Organomet Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/aoc.5136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Ghobad Mohammadi
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health InstituteKermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
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- Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineRazi University Kermanshah Iran
- Biotechnology and Medicinal Plants Research CenterIlam University of Medical Sciences Ilam Iran
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- Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineRazi University Kermanshah Iran
- Biotechnology and Medicinal Plants Research CenterIlam University of Medical Sciences Ilam Iran
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Hosseinipour M, Goodarzi N, Bakhtiari M. Protective efficiency of Ashrasi date palm hydroalcoholic extract against diabetes-induced testicular toxicity: A biochemical and stereological study. Andrologia 2019; 51:e13420. [PMID: 31599021 DOI: 10.1111/and.13420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2019] [Revised: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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The present study was designed to investigate the protective effects of hydroalcoholic extract of Ashrasi date palm (ADP) on diabetes-induced testicular injuries. Adult male rats were randomly allocated into five groups (n = 8 in each group): 1: control; 2: diabetic; 3: diabetic + 30 mg/kg of ADP extract; 4: diabetic + 90 mg/kg of ADP extract; and 5: diabetic + 270 mg/kg of ADP extract. Diabetes was induced by a single dose of streptozotocin (55 mg/kg) intraperitoneally. Testicular changes were assessed quantitatively using stereological method followed by measuring antioxidant enzymes including catalase, superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase and serum testosterone level. Malondialdehyde (MDA) and Bcl-2 expression were also evaluated in tissue samples. Diabetes resulted in significant deleterious alterations in the architecture of testicular tissue, suppressed antioxidant enzymes and testosterone levels and increased lipid peroxidation. The expression of Bcl-2 was downregulated in diabetic testis and resulted in enhanced apoptosis. Eight weeks of ADP extract treatment especially at higher doses could markedly improve structural changes of testis and restore the antioxidant defence and testosterone levels in testicular tissue. In conclusion, this findings showed that ADP extract can play as a potent antioxidant and can attenuate the adverse effects of diabetes on male reproduction.
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- Department of Basic and Pathobiological Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Razi Universtiy, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility & Infertility Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Kermani J, Goodarzi N, Bakhtiari M. An Experimental Study to Evaluate the Protective Effects of Solanum lycopersicum Seed Essential Oil on Diabetes-Induced Testicular Injuries. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 55:medicina55080499. [PMID: 31430882 PMCID: PMC6722974 DOI: 10.3390/medicina55080499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2019] [Revised: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that can effectively influences male reproductive performance. The present study was conducted to investigate the protective effects of Solanum lycopersicum essential oil (SL) on diabetes-induced testicular injuries. Materials and Methods: Adult male rats were randomly allocated into five groups (n = 8 in each group). 1: control; 2: diabetic; 3: diabetic + 30 mg/kg of SL essential oil; 4: diabetic + 90 mg/kg of SL essential oil; 5: diabetic + 270 mg/kg of SL essential oil extract. Diabetes was induced by a single dose of streptozotocin (55 mg/kg) intraperitoneally. Testicular changes were assessed quantitatively using stereological method followed by measuring antioxidant enzymes including catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase, and the serum testosterone level. Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and Bcl-2expression were also evaluated in the tissue samples. Results: Diabetes resulted in significant deleterious changes in the structure of testicular tissue, suppressed antioxidant enzymes and testosterone levels, and increased lipid peroxidation. The expression of Bcl-2 was downregulated in diabetic testis and resulted in enhanced apoptosis. Following 8 weeks of treatment with SL essential oil, there were noticeable improvements in the structural changes of testis and the restoration of antioxidant defense and testosterone levels in testicular tissue, especially at higher doses. Conclusion: In conclusion, these findings reveal that the essential oil of Solanum lycopersicum has potent antioxidant properties and can attenuate the adverse effects of diabetes on male reproduction.
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- Javid Kermani
- DVM Student, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Razi Universtiy, Kermanshah 6714414971, Iran
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- Department of Basic and Pathobiological Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Razi Universtiy, Kermanshah 6714414971, Iran.
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- Fertility & Infertility Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6715847141, Iran.
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Iliemene UD, Atawodi SEO. Preventive potential of dietary inclusion of Brachystegia eurycoma (Harms) seeds on N-methyl-N-nitrosourea-induced colon carcinogenesis in Wistar rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 238:111858. [PMID: 30953819 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.111858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Brachystegia eurycoma seed is used as dietary condiment and as part of recipes for treating colorectal disorders, while laboratory studies have established that it contains crude fiber and polyphenols which are important in cancer prevention. AIM OF THE STUDY To establish the efficacy of a Nigerian diet in colon cancer prevention, a study was conducted to evaluate dietary inclusion of Brachystegia eurycoma seed in experimental colon carcinogenesis. METHODS Rats undergoing intra-rectal instillations of N-Methyl-N-nitrosourea (MNU) were fed B. eurycoma included diets at 0%, 2.5%, 5% and 10% for a period of ten (10) weeks following which they were sacrificed; blood and tissues were monitored for biochemical, histological and immunohistochemical parameters. RESULTS Brachystegia eurycoma significantly (P < 0.05) prevented MNU-induced elevation of malondialdehyde and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) as well as reduced activities of catalase and superoxide dismutase. The colon showed deep mucosal ulceration with moderate inter-glandular inflammation in the MNU control group, but only mild or no inflammation was observed in the colon of the MNU groups fed experimental diets. Similarly, colon immunohistochemistry assay showed that the dietary inclusion significantly prevented MNU-induced damage to mismatch repair gene (MutL homolog1). Positive relationship existed between fiber content of B. eurycoma seeds and MutL homolog1 protein expression while that between polyphenol/flavonoids contents of diets and CEA was negative. CONCLUSION These data suggest that both dietary fiber and polyphenol/flavonoids contribute synergistically or additively to the potential preventive effect of B. eurycoma seeds in colon carcinogenesis, presumably through mechanisms that involve limiting the extent of oxidative stress and preventing or delaying the onset of pro-carcinogenic inflammatory processes.
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Protective Effects of Micro-Emulsion of Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) Kernel Extract on Methimazole-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Mice. Jundishapur J Nat Pharm Prod 2019. [DOI: 10.5812/jjnpp.58994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Magalhães-Novais S, Bermejo-Millo JC, Loureiro R, Mesquita KA, Domingues MR, Maciel E, Melo T, Baldeiras I, Erickson JR, Holy J, Potes Y, Coto-Montes A, Oliveira PJ, Vega-Naredo I. Cell quality control mechanisms maintain stemness and differentiation potential of P19 embryonic carcinoma cells. Autophagy 2019; 16:313-333. [PMID: 30990357 DOI: 10.1080/15548627.2019.1607694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Given the relatively long life of stem cells (SCs), efficient mechanisms of quality control to balance cell survival and resistance to external and internal stress are required. Our objective was to test the relevance of cell quality control mechanisms for SCs maintenance, differentiation and resistance to cell death. We compared cell quality control in P19 stem cells (P19SCs) before and after differentiation (P19dCs). Differentiation of P19SCs resulted in alterations in parameters involved in cell survival and protein homeostasis, including the redox system, cardiolipin and lipid profiles, unfolded protein response, ubiquitin-proteasome and lysosomal systems, and signaling pathways controlling cell growth. In addition, P19SCs pluripotency was correlated with stronger antioxidant protection, modulation of apoptosis, and activation of macroautophagy, which all contributed to preserve SCs quality by increasing the threshold for cell death activation. Furthermore, our findings identify critical roles for the PI3K-AKT-MTOR pathway, as well as autophagic flux and apoptosis regulation in the maintenance of P19SCs pluripotency and differentiation potential.Abbreviations: 3-MA: 3-methyladenine; AKT/protein kinase B: thymoma viral proto-oncogene; AKT1: thymoma viral proto-oncogene 1; ATG: AuTophaGy-related; ATF6: activating transcription factor 6; BAX: BCL2-associated X protein; BBC3/PUMA: BCL2 binding component 3; BCL2: B cell leukemia/lymphoma 2; BNIP3L: BCL2/adenovirus E1B interacting protein 3-like; CASP3: caspase 3; CASP8: caspase 8; CASP9: caspase 9; CL: cardiolipin; CTSB: cathepsin B; CTSD: cathepsin D; DDIT3/CHOP: DNA-damage inducible transcript 3; DNM1L/DRP1: dynamin 1-like; DRAM1: DNA-damage regulated autophagy modulator 1; EIF2AK3/PERK: eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 alpha kinase 3; EIF2S1/eIF2α: eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2, subunit alpha; ERN1/IRE1α: endoplasmic reticulum to nucleus signaling 1; ESCs: embryonic stem cells; KRT8/TROMA-1: cytokeratin 8; LAMP2A: lysosomal-associated membrane protein 2A; MAP1LC3/LC3: microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3; MTOR: mechanistic target of rapamycin kinase; NANOG: Nanog homeobox; NAO: 10-N-nonyl acridine orange; NFE2L2/NRF2: nuclear factor, erythroid derived 2, like 2; OPA1: OPA1, mitochondrial dynamin like GTPase; P19dCs: P19 differentiated cells; P19SCs: P19 stem cells; POU5F1/OCT4: POU domain, class 5, transcription factor 1; PtdIns3K: phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase; RA: retinoic acid; ROS: reactive oxygen species; RPS6KB1/p70S6K: ribosomal protein S6 kinase, polypeptide 1; SCs: stem cells; SOD: superoxide dismutase; SHC1-1/p66SHC: src homology 2 domain-containing transforming protein C1, 66 kDa isoform; SOX2: SRY (sex determining region Y)-box 2; SQSTM1/p62: sequestosome 1; SPTAN1/αII-spectrin: spectrin alpha, non-erythrocytic 1; TOMM20: translocase of outer mitochondrial membrane 20; TRP53/p53: transformation related protein 53; TUBB3/betaIII-tubulin: tubulin, beta 3 class III; UPR: unfolded protein response; UPS: ubiquitin-proteasome system.
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Cantanhede, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Cantanhede, Portugal
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- Mass Spectrometry Centre, Department of Chemistry & QOPNA, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Mass Spectrometry Centre, Department of Chemistry & QOPNA, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal.,Department of Biology & CESAM, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Mass Spectrometry Centre, Department of Chemistry & QOPNA, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Cantanhede, Portugal.,School of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Minnesota-Duluth, Duluth, MN, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Minnesota-Duluth, Duluth, MN, USA
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Cantanhede, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Cantanhede, Portugal.,Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain
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