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Ali FEM, Badran KSA, Baraka MA, Althagafy HS, Hassanein EHM. Mechanism and impact of heavy metal-aluminum (Al) toxicity on male reproduction: Therapeutic approaches with some phytochemicals. Life Sci 2024; 340:122461. [PMID: 38286208 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122461] [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: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Heavy metals are ubiquitous environmental toxicants that have been known to have a serious effect on human and animal health. Aluminum (Al) is a widely distributed metal in nature. Al exposure has a detrimental impact on human fertility. This review focused on Al-induced male reproductive toxicity and the potential therapeutic approaches with some phytochemicals. Data from the literature showed that Al exposure is accompanied by a drastic decline in blood levels of FSH, LH, and testosterone, reduced sperm count, and affected sperm quality. Al exposure at high levels can cause oxidative stress by increasing ROS and RNS production, mediated mainly by downregulating Nrf2 signaling. Moreover, several investigations demonstrated that Al exposure evoked inflammation, evidenced by increased TNF-α and IL-6 levels. Additionally, substantial evidence concluded the key role of apoptosis in Al-induced testicular toxicity mediated by upregulating caspase-3 and downregulating Bcl2 protein. The damaging effects of Al on mitochondrial bioenergetics are thought to be due to the excessive generation of free radicals. This review helps to clarify the main mechanism involved in Al-associated testicular intoxication and the treatment strategy to attenuate the notable harmful effects on the male reproductive system. It will encourage clinical efforts to target the pathway involved in Al-associated testicular intoxication.
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- Fares E M Ali
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut 71524, Egypt.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut 71524, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut 71524, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut 71524, Egypt
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Hu Q, Zhang R, Zheng J, Song M, Gu C, Li W. Hydrogen sulfide attenuates uranium-induced kidney cells pyroptosis via upregulation of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2023; 37:e23220. [PMID: 36094782 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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We have identified that hydrogen sulfide (H2 S), a gaseous mediator, plays a crucial role in antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective effects on uranium (U)-triggered rat nephrotoxicity. Pyroptosis is a special mode of inflammation and programmed cell death involved in the activation of inflammasome and Caspase-1 and the release of inflammatory cytokines. This study aims to confirm whether H2 S can alleviate U-induced rat NRK-52E cell pyroptosis and to investigate the H2 S underlying regulatory mechanism. Our results indicate that pretreatment with NaHS (an H2 S donor) significantly inhibited U-increased reactive oxygen species level, NLRP3, apoptosis-related speck-like protein consisting of a caspase recruitment domain (ASC), and cleaved Caspase-1 proteins expression, gasdermin D messenger RNA (GSDMD mRNA) expression, interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18 contents, lactate dehydrogenase leakage, and numbers of double-positive dying kidney cells. NaHS application evidently augmented phosphorylated PI3K, AKT, and mTOR expression as well as ratios of their respective phosphorylation to the corresponding total proteins which were downregulated by U treatment. But, LY294002 (a PI3K inhibitor) administration effectively abrogated the consequences of NaHS on the levels of p-PI3K, cleaved Caspase-1, ASC and NLRP3 proteins, GSDMD mRNA expression, and (IL)-1β and IL-18 contents. Simultaneously, LY294002 significantly reversed the effects of NaHS on U-induced pyroptosis rate and cytotoxicity. Taken together, these results indicate that H2 S ameliorated U-triggered NRK-52E cells pyroptosis via upregulation of PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, suggesting a novel role for H2 S in the management of nephrotoxicity caused by U exposure.
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- Qiaoni Hu
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Microenvironment Regulation, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Guilin Medical University, Guilin city, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Microenvironment Regulation, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Guilin Medical University, Guilin city, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Microenvironment Regulation, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Guilin Medical University, Guilin city, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Microenvironment Regulation, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Guilin Medical University, Guilin city, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Microenvironment Regulation, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Guilin Medical University, Guilin city, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Microenvironment Regulation, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Guilin Medical University, Guilin city, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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Li W, Yu L, Fu B, Chu J, Chen C, Li X, Ma J, Tang W. Protective effects of Polygonatum kingianum polysaccharides and aqueous extract on uranium-induced toxicity in human kidney (HK-2) cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 202:68-79. [PMID: 35033528 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.01.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The current detoxification options of uranium, a toxic radioactive heavy metal, have obvious side effects. Polygonatum kingianum (PK), a natural product with the function of antioxidant, may be effective in detoxification and prevention of uranium-induced nephrotoxicity. Here, we studied the protective effects of PK polysaccharides (PKP) and aqueous extract (PKAE) on uranium-induced toxicity in human kidney (HK-2) cells. First, the physicochemical properties of PKP and PKAE were characterized. Assays on cultured cells demonstrated that pretreatment with PKP and PKAE significantly increased metabolic activity, relieved morphological impairments, and alleviated apoptosis. The impairments caused by uranium exposure were ameliorated (mitochondrial membrane potential and ATP level increased while reactive oxygen species decreased). Molecular mechanistic studies revealed that PKP and PKAE alleviated uranium-induced cytotoxicity by regulating mitochondria-mediated apoptosis and the GSK-3β/Fyn/Nrf2 pathway. Collectively, our data support the preventive and therapeutic applications of PKP and PKAE for uranium poisoning.
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- Wenjing Li
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China; Institute of Materials, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621907, China
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- Institute of Materials, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621907, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
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- Institute of Materials, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621907, China
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- Institute of Materials, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621907, China
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- Institute of Materials, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621907, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China.
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- Institute of Materials, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621907, China.
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Docosahexaenoic Acid-Acylated Astaxanthin Esters Exhibit Superior Renal Protective Effect to Recombination of Astaxanthin with DHA via Alleviating Oxidative Stress Coupled with Apoptosis in Vancomycin-Treated Mice with Nephrotoxicity. Mar Drugs 2021; 19:md19090499. [PMID: 34564161 PMCID: PMC8467572 DOI: 10.3390/md19090499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Prevention of acute kidney injury caused by drugs is still a clinical problem to be solved urgently. Astaxanthin (AST) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are important marine-derived active ingredients, and they are reported to exhibit renal protective activity. It is noteworthy that the existing forms of AST in nature are mainly fatty acid-acylated AST monoesters and diesters, as well as unesterified AST, in which DHA is an esterified fatty acid. However, no reports focus on the different bioactivities of unesterified AST, monoesters and diesters, as well as the recombination of DHA and unesterified AST on nephrotoxicity. In the present study, vancomycin-treated mice were used to evaluate the effects of DHA-acylated AST monoesters, DHA-acylated AST diesters, unesterified AST, and the recombination of AST and DHA in alleviating nephrotoxicity by determining serum biochemical index, histopathological changes, and the enzyme activity related to oxidative stress. Results found that the intervention of DHA-acylated AST diesters significantly ameliorated kidney dysfunction by decreasing the levels of urea nitrogen and creatinine, alleviating pathological damage and oxidative stress compared to AST monoester, unesterified AST, and the recombination of AST and DHA. Further studies revealed that dietary DHA-acylated AST esters could inhibit the activation of the caspase cascade and MAPKs signaling pathway, and reduce the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. These findings indicated that the administration of DHA-acylated AST esters could alleviate vancomycin-induced nephrotoxicity, which represented a potentially novel candidate or therapeutic adjuvant for alleviating acute kidney injury.
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Shi HH, Wang CC, Ding L, Mao XZ, Xue CH, Yanagita T, Zhang TT, Wang YM. Comparative evaluation of phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylserine with different fatty acids on nephrotoxicity in vancomycin-induced mice. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2021; 85:1873-1884. [PMID: 34196365 DOI: 10.1093/bbb/zbab105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Phospholipids reportedly alleviate drug-induced acute kidney injury. However, no study has compared the effect of phospholipids with different fatty acids and polar heads on drug-induced nephrotoxicity. In the present study, we aimed to compare the possible nephroprotection afforded by phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylserine with different fatty acids in a mouse model of vancomycin-induced nephrotoxicity. Pretreatment with phospholipids rich in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) doubled the survival time when compared with the model group. Moreover, phospholipids rich in DHA/EPA significantly reduced the serum levels of renal function biomarkers and ameliorated kidney pathologies. In terms of alleviating renal damage, no significant differences were observed between different polar heads in DHA-enriched phospholipids, while phosphatidylserine from soybean was better than phosphatidylcholine in mitigating renal injury. Furthermore, DHA/EPA-enriched phospholipids inhibited vancomycin-induced nephrotoxicity mainly by inhibiting apoptosis and oxidative stress. These results provide a scientific basis for phospholipids as potential ingredients to prevent acute kidney injury.
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- Hao-Hao Shi
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, China.,Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, Shandong Province, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Nutrition Biochemistry, Department of Applied Biochemistry and Food Science, Saga University, Saga, Japan
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, China.,Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, Shandong Province, P. R. China
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Khan S, Yusufi FNK, Yusufi ANK. Comparative effect of indomethacin (IndoM) on the enzymes of carbohydrate metabolism, brush border membrane and oxidative stress in the kidney, small intestine and liver of rats. Toxicol Rep 2019; 6:389-394. [PMID: 31080746 PMCID: PMC6506459 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2019.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Revised: 04/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Indomethacin (IndoM) has prominent anti-inflammatory and analgesic-antipyretic properties. However, high incidence and severity of side-effects on the structure and functions of the kidney, liver and intestine limits its clinical use. The present study tested the hypothesis that IndoM causes multi-organ toxicity by inducing oxidative stress that alters the structure of various cellular membranes, metabolism and hence functions. The effect of IndoM was determined on the enzymes of carbohydrate metabolism, brush border membrane (BBM) and oxidative stress in the rat kideny, liver and intestine to understand the mechanism of IndoM induced toxicity. Adult male Wister rats were given IndoM (20 mg/kg) intra-peritoneally in sodium bicarbonate twice a day for 3 d. The body weights of the rats were recorded before and after experimental procedure. IndoM administration significantly increased blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, cholesterol and alkaline phosphatase but inorganic phosphate indicating IndoM induced renal, hepatic and intestinal toxicity. Activity of lactate dehydrogenase along with glucose-6- and fructose-1, 6-bis phosphatase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and NADP-malic enzyme increased but malate dehydrogenase decreased in all tissues. Lipid peroxidation (LPO) significantly increased whereas the antioxidant enzymes decreased in all rat tissues studied. The results indicate that IndoM administration caused severe damage to kidney, liver and intestine by icreasing LPO, suppressing antioxidant enzymes and inhibiting oxidative metablolism. The energy dependence was shifted to anaerobic glycolysis due to mitochondrial damage supported by increased gluconeogenesis to provide more glucose to meet energy requirements.
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Key Words
- ACPase, Acid phosphatase an enzyme
- ALP, Alkaline phosphatase an enzyme
- ANOVA, Analysis of variance statistical tool
- ATP, Adenosine 5’-triphosphate energy currency
- BBM, Brush border membrane intestinal membrane
- BBMV, Brush border membrane vesicles
- BUN, Blood urea nitrogen blood parameter
- Carbohydrate metabolism
- G6PDH, Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase an enzyme
- G6Pase, Glucose-6-phosphatase an enzyme
- GGTase, γ-Glutammyl transferase an enzyme
- HK, Hexokinase an enzyme
- HMP, Hexose monophosphate
- Indomethacin
- Intestine
- Kidney
- LAP, Leucine amino peptidase, an enzyme
- LDH, Lactate dehydrogenase an enzyme
- LPO, Lipid peroxidation
- Liver
- MDH, Malate dehydrogenase an enzyme
- ME, Malic enzyme an enzyme
- NADP+, Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
- NADPH, Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (reduced) reducing equivalent
- Oxidative stress
- Pi, Inorganic phosphate
- ROS, Reactive oxygen species
- SH, Sulfhydryl groups
- SOD, Superoxide dismutase, an enzyme
- TCA cycle, Tri-carboxylic acid cycle
- Toxicity
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- Sheeba Khan
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, India
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- Department of Statistics and Operations Research, Faculty of Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, U.P., India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, India
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Protective effects of Gastrodia elata Blume on acetaminophen-induced liver and kidney toxicity in rats. Food Sci Biotechnol 2018; 27:1445-1454. [PMID: 30319855 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-018-0374-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2018] [Revised: 03/17/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2018] [Indexed: 10/16/2022] Open
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An overdose of acetaminophen (AAP) causes hepatic and renal toxicity. This study examined the protective effects of Gastrodia elata Blume (GEB) on hepatic and renal injury induced by AAP. Rats were orally administered distilled water or GEB for 14 days and injected with AAP 1 h after the oral last administration; control rats were administered water without AAP injection. All rats were sacrificed 24 h after AAP injection. The GEB pretreatment group showed decreased necrosis and the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the liver and kidney. TUNEL-positive cells and oxidative stress marker, such as malondialdehyde, were decreased. However, antioxidant enzymes, such as glutathione and superoxide dismutase, were increased. The expression of CYP2E1 and N-acetyl-beta-d-glucosaminidase was decreased in the GEB pretreatment group. This study shows that GEB prevents AAP-induced liver and kidney injury.
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Saoudi M, Hmida IB, Kammoun W, Rebah FB, Jamoussi K, Feki AE. Protective effects of oil of Sardinella pilchardis against subacute chlorpyrifos-induced oxidative stress in female rats. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 2018; 73:128-135. [PMID: 28394715 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2017.1317627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2016] [Accepted: 04/05/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This study was conducted to evaluate the protective effects of Sardinella pilchardis oil and vitamin E against chlorpyrifos- (CPF-) induced liver, kidney, and brain oxidative damage in female rats. The rats were divided into 6 experimental groups: the control group, the group treated with fish oil, the group that received fish oil for 2 weeks and CPF orally for 7 days, the group treated only with CPF, the group treated with vitamin E for 2 weeks and CPF for 7 days, and the group treated with vitamin E. Oral exposure to CPF induced a significant increase in serum biochemical parameters; hepatic, kidney, and brain LPO; and a decrease in superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase activities. Fish oil or vitamin E decreased significantly the mentioned biochemical parameters as compared to rats treated with CPF alone. This study suggests that fish oil has an ameliorative effect for the alleviation of the oxidative damage induced by CPF.
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- Mongi Saoudi
- a Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory , Sciences Faculty of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory , Sciences Faculty of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- b Marine Biotechnology and Biodiversity Laboratory , INSTM of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- c Laboratory of Biochemistry and Enzymatic Engineering of Lipases , National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- d Biochemistry Laboratory , CHU Hedi Chaker of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory , Sciences Faculty of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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Shi H, Zou J, Zhang T, Che H, Gao X, Wang C, Wang Y, Xue C. Protective Effects of DHA-PC against Vancomycin-Induced Nephrotoxicity through the Inhibition of Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in BALB/c Mice. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2018; 66:475-484. [PMID: 29254330 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.7b04565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The clinical use of glycopeptide antibiotic vancomycin is usually accompanied by nephrotoxicity, limiting its application and therapeutic efficiency. The aim of this study was to investigate the protection of DHA-enriched phosphatidylcholine (DHA-PC) against nephrotoxicity using a model of vancomycin-induced male BALB/c mice with renal injury by measuring death curves, histological changes, and renal function indexes. The addition of DHA in DHA and DHA-PC groups were 300 mg/kg per day on the basis of human intake level in our study. Results indicated that DHA-PC could dramatically extend the survival time of mice, while traditional DHA and PC had no significant effects. Moreover, oral administration of DHA-PC exhibited better effects on reducing vancomycin-induced increases of blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, cystatin C, and kidney injury molecule-1 levels than traditional DHA and PC. DHA-PC significantly delayed the development of vancomycin-induced renal injury, including tubular necrosis, hyaline casts, and tubular degeneration. A further mechanistic study revealed that the protective effect of DHA-PC on vancomycin-mediated toxicity might be attributed to its ability to inhibit oxidative stress and inactivate mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways, which was associated with upregulation of Bcl-2 and downregulation of caspase-9, caspase-3, cytochrome-c, p38, and JNK. These findings suggest that DHA-PC may be acted as the dietary supplements or functional foods against vancomycin-induced nephrotoxicity.
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- Haohao Shi
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China , No. 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266003, PR China
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- Teaching Center of Fundamental Courses, Ocean University of China , No. 238 Songling Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266100, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China , No. 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266003, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China , No. 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266003, PR China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University , No. 308, Ningxia Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266071, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China , No. 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266003, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China , No. 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266003, PR China
- Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts of Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology , Qingdao, Shandong Province 266237, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China , No. 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266003, PR China
- Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts of Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology , Qingdao, Shandong Province 266237, PR China
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Gul Baykalir B, Ciftci O, Cetin A, Basak Turkmen N. The protective effect of fish oil against cisplatin induced eye damage in rats. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 2017; 37:151-156. [DOI: 10.1080/15569527.2017.1361438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Burcu Gul Baykalir
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Firat, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Inonu, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Inonu, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Inonu, Malatya, Turkey
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Yuan Y, Zheng J, Zhao T, Tang X, Hu N. Hydrogen sulfide alleviates uranium-induced acute hepatotoxicity in rats: Role of antioxidant and antiapoptotic signaling. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2017; 32:581-593. [PMID: 26991019 DOI: 10.1002/tox.22261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2015] [Revised: 02/22/2016] [Accepted: 02/26/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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As an endogenous gaseous mediator, H2 S exerts antioxidative, antiapoptotic, and cytoprotective effects in livers. This study was designed to investigate the protective role of H2 S against uranium-induced hepatotoxicity in adult SD male rats after in vivo effect of uranium on endogenous H2 S production was determined in livers. The levels of endogenous H2 S and H2 S-producing enzymes (CBS and CSE) were measured in liver homogenates from uranium -intoxicated rats. In rats injected intraperitoneally (i.p.) with uranyl acetate or NaHS (an H2 S donor) alone or in combination, we examined biochemical parameters to assess liver function, revealed hepatic histopathological alteration, investigated oxidative stress markers, and explored apoptotic signaling in liver homogenates. The results suggest that uranium-intoxication in rats decreased CBS and CSE protein expression, H2 S synthesis capacity, and endogenous H2 S generation. NaHS administration in uranium-intoxicated rats produced amelioration in liver biochemical indices and histopathological effects, decreased MDA content, and increased GSH level and antioxidative enzymes activities like SOD, CAT, GPx, and GST. NaHS administration in uranium-intoxicated rats attenuated uranium-activated phosphorylation state of JNK. NaHS treatment in uranium-intoxicated rats increased antiapoptotic Bcl-2 but decreased pro-apoptotic Bax, resulting in the rise of Bcl-2/Bax ratio. NaHS treatment in uranium-intoxicated rats reduced the apoptosis mediator caspase-3 and cytochrome c release and elevated ATP contents. Taken together, these data implicate that H2 S can afford protection to rat livers against uranium-induced adverse effects mediated by up-regulation of antioxidant and antiapoptotic signaling. The anti-apoptotic property of H2 S may be involved, at least in part, in inhibiting JNK signaling. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Environ Toxicol 32: 581-593, 2017.
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- Yan Yuan
- Department of Biology, Institute of Biology, School of Pharmaceutical and Biological Science, University of South China, Changsheng West Road 28, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, 421001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biology, School of Pharmaceutical and Biological Science, University of South China, Changsheng West Road 28, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, 421001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biology, School of Pharmaceutical and Biological Science, University of South China, Changsheng West Road 28, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, 421001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Neuroscience, Medical College, University of South China, Changsheng West Road 28, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, 421001, People's Republic of China
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- Key Discipline Laboratory for National Defense for Biotechnology in Uranium Mining and Hydrometallurgy, University of South China, Changsheng West Road 28, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, 421001, People's Republic of China
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Sangeetha Vijayan P, Rekha PD, Dinesh U, Arun AB. Biochemical and histopathological responses of the Swiss albino mice treated with uranyl nitrate and its recovery. Ren Fail 2016; 38:770-5. [DOI: 10.3109/0886022x.2016.1160248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Zheng J, Zhao T, Yuan Y, Hu N, Tang X. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) attenuates uranium-induced acute nephrotoxicity through oxidative stress and inflammatory response via Nrf2-NF-κB pathways. Chem Biol Interact 2015; 242:353-62. [PMID: 26523793 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2015.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2015] [Revised: 09/23/2015] [Accepted: 10/27/2015] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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As an endogenous gaseous mediator, H2S exerts anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective effects in kidneys. This study was designed to investigate the protective effect of H2S against uranium-induced nephrotoxicity in adult SD male rats after in vivo effect of uranium on endogenous H2S formation was explored in kidneys. The levels of endogenous H2S and H2S-producing enzymes (CBS and CSE) were measured in renal homogenates from rats intoxicated by an intraperitoneally (i.p.) injection of uranyl acetate at a single dose of 2.5, 5 or 10 mg/kg. In rats injected i.p. with uranyl acetate (5 mg/kg) or NaHS (an H2S donor, 28 or 56 μmol/kg) alone or in combination, we determined biochemical parameters and histopathological alteration to assess kidney function, examined oxidative stress markers, and investigated Nrf2 and NF-κB pathways in kidney homogenates. The results suggest that uranium intoxication in rats decreased endogenous H2S generation as well as CBS and CSE protein expression. NaHS administration in uranium-intoxicated rats ameliorated the renal biochemical indices and histopathological effects, lowered MDA accumulation, and restored GSH level and anti-oxidative enzymes activities like SOD, CAT, GPx and GST. NaHS treatment in uranium-intoxicated rats activated uranium-inhibited protein expression and nuclear translocation of transcription factor Nrf2, which increased protein expression of downstream target-Nrf2 genes HO-1, NQO-1, GCLC, and TXNRD-1. NaHS administration in uranium-intoxicated rats inhibited uranium-induced nuclear translocation and phosphorylation of transcription factor κB/p65, which decreased protein expression of target-p65 inflammatory genes TNF-α, iNOS, and COX-2. Taken together, these data implicate that H2S can afford protection to rat kidneys against uranium-induced adverse effects through induction of antioxidant defense by activating Nrf2 pathway and reduction of inflammatory response by suppressing NF-κB pathway.
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- Jifang Zheng
- Institute of Biology, Pharmacy and Life College, University of South China, Changsheng West Road 28, Hengyang City, Hunan Province 421001, PR China
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- Institute of Biology, Pharmacy and Life College, University of South China, Changsheng West Road 28, Hengyang City, Hunan Province 421001, PR China
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- Institute of Biology, Pharmacy and Life College, University of South China, Changsheng West Road 28, Hengyang City, Hunan Province 421001, PR China
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- Key Discipline Laboratory for National Defense for Biotechnology in Uranium Mining and Hydrometallurgy, University of South China, Changsheng West Road 28, Hengyang City, Hunan Province 421001, PR China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Medical College, University of South China, Changsheng West Road 28, Hengyang City, Hunan Province 421001, PR China.
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Mohammad NS, Arafa MH, Atteia HH. Coenzyme Q10 and fish oil synergistically alleviate aluminum chloride-induced suppression of testicular steroidogenesis and antioxidant defense. Free Radic Res 2015; 49:1319-34. [DOI: 10.3109/10715762.2015.1069290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Khan MW, Priyamvada S, Khan SA, Khan S, Gangopadhyay A, Yusufi ANK. Fish/flaxseed oil protect against nitric oxide-induced hepatotoxicity and cell death in the rat liver. Hum Exp Toxicol 2015; 35:302-11. [PMID: 25964379 DOI: 10.1177/0960327115586207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Sodium nitroprusside (SNP) is an antihypertensive drug with proven toxic effects attributed mainly to the production of nitric oxide (NO). Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are widely regarded as functional foods and have been shown to ameliorate the harmful effects of many toxicants. This study examined whether feeding of fish oil (FO)/flaxseed oil (FXO) would have any protective effect against SNP-induced hepatotoxicity and cell death. Male Wistar rats were fed either on normal diet or with 15% FO/FXO for 15 days, following which SNP (1.5 mg/kg body weight) was administered intraperitoneally for 7 days. Animals were killed after treatment, and livers were collected for further analysis. We observed that SNP significantly elevated tissue nitrite levels and lipid peroxidation (LPO) with concomitant perturbation in antioxidant defense systems accompanied with dysregulated glucose metabolism and pronounced cellular death. FO/FXO supplementation to SNP-treated rats caused reversal of tissue injury/cell death and markedly decreased LPO and improved antioxidant defense systems. FO/FXO appear to protect against SNP-induced hepatotoxicity by improving energy metabolism and antioxidant defense mechanism.
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- M W Khan
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India Cell Biology and Physiology Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India SVKMs Mithibai College, Bhakti Vedanta Marg, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Flow Cytometry Technician, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, BD FACS
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Dietary ALA, But not LNA, Increase Growth, Reduce Inflammatory Processes, and Increase Anti-Oxidant Capacity in the Marine Finfish Larimichthys crocea. Lipids 2014; 50:149-63. [DOI: 10.1007/s11745-014-3970-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2014] [Accepted: 10/31/2014] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Protective effect of dietary flaxseed oil on arsenic-induced nephrotoxicity and oxidative damage in rat kidney. Food Chem Toxicol 2014; 68:99-107. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2014.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2013] [Revised: 03/05/2014] [Accepted: 03/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Shahid F, Rizwan S, Khan MW, Khan SA, Naqshbandi A, Yusufi ANK. Studies on the effect of sodium arsenate on the enzymes of carbohydrate metabolism, brush border membrane, and oxidative stress in the rat kidney. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2014; 37:592-599. [PMID: 24562057 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2014.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2013] [Revised: 01/14/2014] [Accepted: 01/17/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Arsenic is an environmental pollutant and its contamination in drinking water poses serious world wide environmental health threats. It produces multiple adverse effects in various tissues, including the kidney. However, biochemical mechanism and renal response to its toxic insult are not completely elucidated. We hypothesized that sodium arsenate (ARS) induces oxidative stress and alters the structure and metabolic functions of kidney. Male Wistar rats were administered ARS (10 mg/kg body weight/day), intraperitoneally daily for 10 days. ARS administration increased blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, cholesterol, glucose, and phospholipids but decreased inorganic phosphate, indicating kidney toxicity. The activity of brush border membrane (BBM) enzymes significantly lowered in both cortex and medulla. Activity of hexokinase, lactate dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenases, and NADP-malic enzyme significantly increased whereas malate dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphatase, and fructose 1,6 bis phosphatase decreased by ARS exposure. The activity of superoxide dismutase, GSH-peroxidase, and catalase were selectively altered in renal tissues along with an increase in lipid peroxidation. The present results indicated that ARS induced oxidative stress caused severe renal damage that resulted in altered levels of carbohydrate metabolism and BBM enzymes.
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- Faaiza Shahid
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, UP, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, UP, India
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- DST-INSPIRE Faculty, Cell Biology & Physiology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, 4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Kolkata 700032, India
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- SVKMs Mithibai College, Bhakti Vedanta Marg, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai 400056, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, UP, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, UP, India.
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Ciftci O, Cetin A, Aydin M, Kaya K, Oguz F. Fish oil, contained in eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, attenuates testicular and spermatological damage induced by cisplatin in rats. Andrologia 2013; 46:1161-8. [PMID: 24350676 DOI: 10.1111/and.12209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/26/2013] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the beneficial effects of the fish oil (FO) supplementation on oxidative stress, sperm characteristics and histological alterations in the male reproductive system of rats against cisplatin (CP) toxicity. The rats were divided randomly into 4 equal groups (control, FO, CP and FO + CP). FO was orally administered at the dose of 1 softgel per rat per day for 14 days and CP was intraperitoneally given at the dose of 7 mg kg(-1) with a single injection. In CP + FO group, they were applicated at the same doses and times. The results showed that CP caused a significant oxidative damage via induction of lipid peroxidation and reduction in the antioxidant defence system potency in the testis tissue. In addition, sperm motility and sperm concentration significantly decreased but the abnormal sperm rate and histopathological testicular damage increased with CP treatment. On the other hand, FO treatment prevented oxidative, histopathological and spermatological effects of CP and reversed side effects of CP. In conclusion, FO supplementation had significant beneficial effects against CP toxicity on male reproductive system and toxic effects of CP can be prevented by FO treatment. Therefore, it appears that fish oil may be useful for the prevention and treatment of cisplatin-induced reproductive system toxicity.
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- O Ciftci
- Department of Pharmacology, Inonu University, Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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Kamisli S, Ciftci O, Cetin A, Kaya K, Kamisli O, Celik H. Fish oil protects the peripheral and central nervous systems against cisplatin-induced neurotoxicity. Nutr Neurosci 2013; 17:116-26. [DOI: 10.1179/1476830513y.0000000074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Poisson C, Rouas C, Manens L, Dublineau I, Gueguen Y. Antioxidant status in rat kidneys after coexposure to uranium and gentamicin. Hum Exp Toxicol 2013; 33:136-47. [DOI: 10.1177/0960327113493297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Uranium (U) accumulates and produces its toxic effects preferentially in the kidneys, especially in the proximal tubular structure. U disturbs the balance of pro-/antioxidants in the renal cortex after acute exposure. Other nephrotoxic agents, such as medications, also cause oxidative stress, but the effects of coexposure are not known. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of chronic exposure to U and acute gentamicin treatment on the pro- and antioxidant status of the renal cortex of rats. Animals were chronically exposed (9 months) to a nonnephrotoxic level of U (40 mg/L) and then treated with daily injections of gentamicin at a range of doses (0, 5, 25, 100, and 150 mg/kg) during the last week of contamination. We studied changes in the gene expression, protein expression, and enzyme activity of key factors involved in the pro-/antioxidant balance in the renal cortex. At and above a dose of 100 mg/kg, gentamicin decreased the messenger RNA (mRNA) levels of catalase ( CAT), copper/zinc superoxide dismutase ( SOD) and increased the mRNA levels of heme oxygenase-1 in contaminated rats. This treatment decreased CAT activity, but did not significantly change the SOD protein level. Chronic exposure to U did not worsen these effects in our experimental conditions. In conclusion, gentamicin treatment disturbed the oxidative balance in our model’s renal cortex, but the chronic exposure to U at this nonnephrotoxic level did not appear to reinforce these effects.
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- C Poisson
- Institut de Radioprotection et de Sureté Nucléaire (IRSN), PRP-HOM, SRBE, LRTOX, Fontenay-aux-Roses, France
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- Institut de Radioprotection et de Sureté Nucléaire (IRSN), PRP-HOM, SRBE, LRTOX, Fontenay-aux-Roses, France
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- Institut de Radioprotection et de Sureté Nucléaire (IRSN), PRP-HOM, SRBE, LRTOX, Fontenay-aux-Roses, France
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- Institut de Radioprotection et de Sureté Nucléaire (IRSN), PRP-HOM, SRBE, LRTOX, Fontenay-aux-Roses, France
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- Institut de Radioprotection et de Sureté Nucléaire (IRSN), PRP-HOM, SRBE, LRTOX, Fontenay-aux-Roses, France
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Wasim Khan M, Arivarasu NA, Priyamvada S, Khan SA, Khan S, Yusufi ANK. Protective effect of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on sodium nitrite induced nephrotoxicity and oxidative damage in rat kidney. J Funct Foods 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2013.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Tulubas F, Gurel A, Oran M, Topcu B, Caglar V, Uygur E. The protective effects of ω-3 fatty acids on doxorubicin-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in rats. Toxicol Ind Health 2013; 31:638-44. [DOI: 10.1177/0748233713483203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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This study aims to evaluate the protective effects of ω-3 fatty acids (FAs) on doxorubicin (DOX)-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in rats. A total of 24 adult male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into three groups. Control group was given only saline by intragastric gavage. DOX group received DOX at the dose of 30 mg/kg intraperitoneally on day 28. DOX-ω-3 FA group was given as ω-3 FAs at the dose of 400 mg/kg daily by intragastric gavage for 30 days and received DOX at the dose of 30 mg/kg intraperitoneally on day 28. At the end of the 30-day experimental period, the serum, liver and kidney tissue specimens were taken from the animals by giving a general anesthesia. Glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in serum and GSH and MDA levels and superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activities in liver and kidney tissues were measured spectrophotometrically. In our study, a significant increase in MDA levels was observed in rats when given a dose of DOX and a significant decrease in the levels of GSH, SOD and GSH-Px activities in serum, liver and kidney tissues was determined when compared with control group. In addition, a significant decrease in MDA levels was observed in rats when a dose of ω-3 FAs was given with DOX and a significant increase was determined in the levels of GSH, SOD and GSH-Px activities in serum, liver and kidney tissues, when compared with DOX group. We concluded that ω-3 FA had favorable effects in rat liver and kidney tissues by preventing oxidative damage.
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- Feti Tulubas
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Namık Kemal University, Tekirdağ, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Namık Kemal University, Tekirdağ, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Namık Kemal University, Tekirdağ, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Namık Kemal University, Tekirdağ, Turkey
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Namık Kemal University, Tekirdağ, Turkey
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- School of Health Services, Namık Kemal University, Tekirdağ, Turkey
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Goksu Erol AY, Avcı G, Sevimli A, Ulutas E, Ozdemir M. The protective effects of omega 3 fatty acids and sesame oil against cyclosporine A-induced nephrotoxicity. Drug Chem Toxicol 2012; 36:241-8. [PMID: 22950701 DOI: 10.3109/01480545.2012.710627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Cyclosporine A (CsA) is a drug used in autoimmune disorders and organ transplantations. Omega 3 fatty acids (O-3) and sesame oil (SO) have antioxidant properties. We aimed to investigate and compare the protective effects of O-3 and SO against CsA-induced nephrotoxicity. Seven groups of male Wistar albino rats were included in the study. In group 1 (control), saline was administered, and in group 2, CsA (subcutaneously) was administered. In group 3, CsA+SO (orally; p.o.) was given; in group 4, CsA+O-3 (p.o.) was given; and in group 5, CsA+SO+O-3 was given. In group 6, SO was administered, and in group 7, O-3 was administered. After 15 days of treatment, kidneys were excised. Histopathological evaluation, apoptotic cell count, and renal/hepatic function tests were performed. In group 2, vacuolar degeneration and necrosis of tubular cells as well as hemorrhagic foci were observed; the apoptotic cell number was higher than in the control (P < 0.001). In groups 3, 4, and 5, tubular scores and apoptotic cell count were lower than in group 2 (P < 0.01 and P < 0.001, respectively). In groups 6 and 7, healthy renal histology and a few apoptotic cells were determined. In groups 2, 3, 4, and 5, blood urea nitrogen was higher and albumin was lower than in the control (P < 0.001). Liver enzymes were unchanged. O-3/SO showed similar protective effects against CsA-induced nephrotoxicity, as revealed by a remarkable decrease in histopathological changes and apoptotic cell count. However, impaired renal function tests were not improved with O-3/SO treatment. SO and O-3 can be used as chemoprotectants against CsA.
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- Azize Yasemin Goksu Erol
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey.
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Khan MW, Priyamvada S, Khan SA, Khan S, Naqshbandi A, Yusufi ANK. Protective effect of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on sodium nitroprusside-induced nephrotoxicity and oxidative damage in rat kidney. Hum Exp Toxicol 2012; 31:1035-49. [PMID: 22549094 DOI: 10.1177/0960327112444475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Sodium nitroprusside (SNP) a nitric oxide (NO) donor has proven toxic effects. Dietary ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) has been shown to reduce the severity of numerous ailments. Present study examined whether intake of fish oil (FO)/flaxseed oil (FXO, Omega Nutrition, St Vancouver, Canada) would have protective effect against SNP-induced toxicity. Male Wistar rats (150 ± 10 g) were used in this study. Initially animals were divided into two groups: one fed on normal diet and the other on 15% FO/FXO for 15 days. On the 16th day, SNP (1.5 mg/kg body weight) was administered intraperitoneally for 7 days daily. After 7 days animals were killed, kidneys were harvested for further analysis. SNP induced nephrotoxicity by increasing serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen, SNP significantly decreased malate dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphatase, fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase and malic enzyme but increased lactate dehydrogenase and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. Brush border membrane enzymes such as alkaline phosphatase, γ-glutamyl transpeptidase and leucine amino peptidase were also decreased. The activity of catalase and glutathione peroxidase decreased concomitantly with increased lipid peroxidation, indicating that the significant kidney damage has been inflicted by SNP. Feeding of FO and FXO with SNP ameliorated the changes in various parameters caused by SNP. The results of the present study suggest that ω-3 PUFA-enriched FO and FXO from seafoods and plant sources, respectively, are similarly effective in reducing SNP-induced nephrotoxicity and oxidative damage. Thus, vegetarians who cannot consume FO can have similar health benefits from plant-derived ω-3 PUFA.
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- M W Khan
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, India.
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Parameshappa B, Ali Basha MS, Sen S, Chakraborty R, Kumar GV, Sagar GV, Sowmya L, Raju KK, Sesh Kumar PKR, Lakshmi AVSM. Acetaminophen-induced nephrotoxicity in rats: Protective role ofCardiospermum halicacabum. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2011; 50:247-53. [PMID: 22103691 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2011.596843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- B Parameshappa
- CES College of Pharmacy, Chinnatekur, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Poudyal H, Panchal SK, Diwan V, Brown L. Omega-3 fatty acids and metabolic syndrome: effects and emerging mechanisms of action. Prog Lipid Res 2011; 50:372-87. [PMID: 21762726 DOI: 10.1016/j.plipres.2011.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 220] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2011] [Revised: 06/24/2011] [Accepted: 06/27/2011] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Epidemiological, human, animal, and cell culture studies show that n-3 fatty acids, especially α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), reduce the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases. EPA and DHA, rather than ALA, have been the focus of research on the n-3 fatty acids, probably due to the relatively inefficient conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA in rodents and humans. This review will assess our current understanding of the effects and potential mechanisms of actions of individual n-3 fatty acids on multiple risk factors of metabolic syndrome. Evidence for pharmacological responses and the mechanism of action of each of the n-3 fatty acid trio will be discussed for the major risk factors of metabolic syndrome, especially adiposity, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance and diabetes, hypertension, oxidative stress, and inflammation. Metabolism of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids as well as the interactions of n-3 fatty acids with nutrients, gene expression, and disease states will be addressed to provide a rationale for the use of n-3 fatty acids to reduce the risk factors of metabolic syndrome.
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- Hemant Poudyal
- School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland, Qld 4072, Australia
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