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Gumbar S, Bhardwaj S, Mehan S, Khan Z, Narula AS, Kalfin R, Tabrez S, Zughaibi TA, Wasi S. Renal mitochondrial restoration by gymnemic acid in gentamicin-mediated experimental nephrotoxicity: evidence from serum, kidney and histopathological alterations. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1218506. [PMID: 37521462 PMCID: PMC10372487 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1218506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Background: Nephrotoxicity refers to the toxigenic impact of compounds and medications on kidney function. There are a variety of drug formulations, and some medicines that may affect renal function in multiple ways via nephrotoxins production. Nephrotoxins are substances that are harmful to the kidneys. Purpose: This investigation examines the renoprotective effect of gymnemic acid (GA) on Wistar rats in gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity by analyzing serum, kidney, and histopathological markers. Study-design/methods: The current study investigated the protective effect of GA at doses of 20, 40, and 60 mg/kg against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Vitamin E was administered to compare the antioxidant capacity and efficacy of GA. In addition to the treatment groups, 100 mg/kg of gentamicin was administered intraperitoneal for 14 days. At the end of the study protocol, kidney homogenate, blood, and serum were evaluated biochemically. Serum creatinine, blood urea, glomerular filtration rate (GFR), mitochondrial dysfunctions, inflammatory cytokines, and renal oxidative stress were examined to assess gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity. In addition, the impact of GA on the above-mentioned nephrotoxic markers were evaluated and further confirmed by histological analysis. Results: This study establishes a correlation between antibiotic use, especifically aminoglycosides and acute renal failure. The research demonstrates the nephrotoxic effects of aminoglycosides, inducing mitochondrial ETC-complex dysfunction, and renal tissue inflammation in experimental rats. GA's antioxidant properties restored renal oxidative stress markers, reducing kidney inflammation and injury. Histopathological analysis revealed a significant reduction in renal injury with GA treatment. Additionally, GA demonstrated greater efficacy than Vitamin E in restoring antioxidant potential and mitochondrial enzymes. Conclusion: Consequently, our findings imply that long-term use of GA may be a suitable therapeutic strategy for reducing aminoglycoside toxicity. The current study suggests GA's potential in treating gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity and acute renal failure, meriting further investigation using advanced techniques.
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- Shubhangi Gumbar
- Department of Pharmacology, Seth G. L. Bihani S. D. College of Technical Education, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Seth G. L. Bihani S. D. College of Technical Education, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy (An Autonomous College), Moga, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy (An Autonomous College), Moga, Punjab, India
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Department of Healthcare, South-West University “NeofitRilski”, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia
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L-cysteine protective effects against platelet disaggregation and echinocyte occurrence in gentamicin-induced kidney injury. Mol Cell Biochem 2023; 478:13-22. [PMID: 35708867 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-022-04498-x] [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: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Gentamicin (GM) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that induces nephrotoxicity. GM also causes necrosis of cells in the renal proximal tubules, resulting in acute tubular necrosis, followed by acute renal failure. Morphological alteration of blood cells, leukocytes and platelets count, as well as biochemical effects of L-cysteine (Cys) and antibiotic gentamicin, in clinically healthy male Wistar rats, were studied. Rats were divided into four groups: control (injected with 0.9% saline i.p.), GM (80 mg/kg b.w.; gentamicin injected i.p.), Cys-GM (100 mg/kg b.w.; L-cysteine and 80 mg/kg b.w. gentamicin injected i.p.), and Cys-GM-Cys (administered double dosage of 100 mg/kg b.w. L-cysteine and 80 mg/kg b.w. gentamicin i.p.). Biochemical and hematological analyses were performed on blood samples taken six days after treatments. Total proteins, albumin concentration and A/G ratio were significantly lower in experimental groups. Cholesterol, triglycerides, urea, and creatinine concentrations were significantly higher in relation to control. GM-induced lymphocytopenia, thrombocytopenia and neutrophilia. Echinocytosis and platelet disaggregation were found in all GM-treated animals. GM caused renal injury which indirectly led to erythrocyte abnormalities, changes in platelet aggregation, decreased protein fractions, and increased lipid and nitrogen components. The results suggest that GM-induced renal injury leads to significant biochemical changes in blood plasma, erythrocyte membrane impairment which can consequently cause anemia. Therefore, Cys might represent a novel therapeutic tool in the prevention and treatment of gentamicin-induced renal injury and blood cell disorders.
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Zhao S, Wu W, Liao J, Zhang X, Shen M, Li X, Lin Q, Cao C. Molecular mechanisms underlying the renal protective effects of coenzyme Q10 in acute kidney injury. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2022; 27:57. [PMID: 35869439 PMCID: PMC9308331 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-022-00361-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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AbstractCoenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), an endogenous antioxidant, has been reported frequently to exert an outstanding protective effect on multiple organ injury, including acute kidney injury (AKI). In this study, we aim to summarize all the current evidence of the protective action of CoQ10 against AKI as there are presently no relevant reviews in the literature. After a systematic search, 20 eligible studies, either clinical trials or experimental studies, were included and further reviewed. CoQ10 treatment exhibited a potent renal protective effect on various types of AKI, such as AKI induced by drugs (e.g., ochratoxin A, cisplatin, gentamicin, L-NAME, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug), extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), sepsis, contrast media, and ischemia–reperfusion injury. The renal protective role of CoQ10 against AKI might be mediated by the antiperoxidative, anti-apoptotic, and anti-inflammatory potential of CoQ10. The molecular mechanisms for the protective effects of CoQ10 might be attributed to the regulation of multiple essential genes (e.g., caspase-3, p53, and PON1) and signaling cascades (e.g., Nrf2/HO-1 pathway). This review highlights that CoQ10 may be a potential strategy in the treatment of AKI.
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Tekin S, Beytur A, Cakir M, Taslıdere A, Erden Y, Tekin C, Sandal S. Protective effect of saxagliptin against renal ischaemia reperfusion injury in rats. Arch Physiol Biochem 2022; 128:608-618. [PMID: 31979992 DOI: 10.1080/13813455.2020.1715442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Saxagliptin is an effective and selective dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor. This study was designed to determine possible protective effects of saxagliptin against damage caused by renal ischaemia/reperfusion (I/R) in rats. In this study, 40 rats were divided into 4 groups (n = 10 for each). Group 1 (Control), Group 2 (I/R) in both kidneys ischaemia of 45 min was performed, and then reperfusion was applied for 24 h. Saxagliptin (Group 3: 2 mg/kg and Group 4: 10 mg/kg) was administered by oral gavage to the animals in treatment groups, before the I/R. Saxagliptin decreased the markers (BUN, Cre, NGAL, KIM-1 and IL-18) of acute renal damage in blood and kidney tissue. Saxagliptin provided increase in antioxidant enzyme levels and decrease in MDA and apoptosis. Histological results showed that the administration of saxagliptin exhibited a protective effect against renal damage caused by I/R. These results indicates that saxagliptin provide protection against kidney injury caused by I/R.
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- Suat Tekin
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Yozgat Bozok University, Yozgat, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Bartin University, Bartin, Turkey
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- Health Services Vocational School, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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Sarwar S, Hossain MJ, Irfan NM, Ahsan T, Arefin MS, Rahman A, Alsubaie A, Alharthi B, Khandaker MU, Bradley DA, Emran TB, Islam SN. Renoprotection of Selected Antioxidant-Rich Foods (Water Spinach and Red Grape) and Probiotics in Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity and Oxidative Stress in Rats. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12010060. [PMID: 35054453 PMCID: PMC8780918 DOI: 10.3390/life12010060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 12/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The current study investigated the curative effects of two selected antioxidant-rich foods (water spinach and red grape) and probiotics on the kidney exposed to nephrotoxicity induced by gentamicin. METHODS A total of 30 Wistar Albino female rats equally divided into six groups were studied for seven days. Except for the normal control (NC) group, all groups received 80 mg/kg/day gentamicin (GEN) injection intra-peritoneally for seven days. NC and GEN groups received only regular diet. In the water spinach group (GEN + WS) and red grape (GEN + RG) groups, rats were provided with 20 g/rat/day of boiled water spinach and 5 mL/rat/day of red grape juice, respectively. The probiotic (GEN + P4) and (GEN + P8) groups received 4 × 109 and 8 × 109 viable bacteria, respectively. On the 8th day, all the rats were sacrificed to collect blood and kidney. Serum creatinine, urea, uric acid, malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were analyzed. In addition, kidney histopathology was taken for final observation. RESULTS Both antioxidant-rich foods and probiotic (P4) significantly (p < 0.05) attenuated the GEN-induced oxidative and nitrosative stress and improved kidney function by lowering uremic toxin (serum creatinine, and uric acid) levels. Histopathological findings of kidney tissues of all groups were consistent with the biochemical findings. CONCLUSION The current preclinical study suggests that the consumption of antioxidant-rich foods might be a promising fighting option against gentamycin-induced nephrotoxicity and oxidative stress. However, extensive studies and clinical monitoring are immediately required to determine the appropriate probiotic doses and mechanism of action for such effects.
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- Sneha Sarwar
- Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh; (S.S.); (N.M.I.); (T.A.); (M.S.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh, 77 Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
- Correspondence: (M.J.H.); (S.N.I.); Tel.: +88-01517-81-4866 (M.J.H.); +88-01554-548543 (S.N.I.)
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh; (S.S.); (N.M.I.); (T.A.); (M.S.A.)
- Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Human Toxicology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh; (S.S.); (N.M.I.); (T.A.); (M.S.A.)
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh; (S.S.); (N.M.I.); (T.A.); (M.S.A.)
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- Department of Pathology, Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh;
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- Department of Physics, College of Khurma, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biology, University College of Al Khurmah, Taif University, PO. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Centre for Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya 47500, Malaysia; (M.U.K.); (D.A.B.)
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- Centre for Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya 47500, Malaysia; (M.U.K.); (D.A.B.)
- Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guilford GU2 7XH, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong 4381, Bangladesh;
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh; (S.S.); (N.M.I.); (T.A.); (M.S.A.)
- Correspondence: (M.J.H.); (S.N.I.); Tel.: +88-01517-81-4866 (M.J.H.); +88-01554-548543 (S.N.I.)
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Pacheco LF, de Castro CH, Dutra JBR, de Souza Lino Junior R, Ferreira PM, Dos Santos RAS, Ulhoa CJ. Oral Treatment with Angiotensin-(1-7) Attenuates the Kidney Injury Induced by Gentamicin in Wistar Rats. Protein Pept Lett 2021; 28:1425-1433. [PMID: 34792000 DOI: 10.2174/0929866528666211118091810] [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: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), a common disease of the urinary system, can be induced by high doses of gentamicin (GM). The Renin-Angiotensin System exerts a key role in the progression of the AKI since elevated intrarenal levels of Ang II, and ACE activity is found in this condition. However, it is unknown whether oral administration of Ang-(1-7), a heptapeptide that evokes opposite effects of Ang II, may attenuate the renal injuries induced by gentamicin. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of Ang (1-7) on GM-induced renal dysfunction in rats. METHODS AKI was induced by subcutaneous administration of GM (80 mg/Kg) for 5 days. Simultaneously, Ang-(1-7) included in hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) was administered by gavage [46 μg/kg HPβCD + 30 μg/kg Ang- (1-7)]. At the end of the treatment period (sixth day), the rats were housed in metabolic cages for renal function evaluation. Thereafter, blood and kidney samples were collected. RESULTS The Ang-(1-7) attenuated the increase of the plasmatic creatinine and proteinuria caused by GM but did not change the glomerular filtration rate nor tubular necrosis. Ang-(1-7) attenuated the increased urinary flow and the fractional excretion of H2O and potassium observed in GM rats but intensified the elevated excretion of sodium in these animals. Morphological analysis showed that Ang-(1-7) also reduced the tubular vacuolization in kidneys from GM rats. CONCLUSION Ang-(1-7) promotes selective beneficial effects in renal injuries induced by GM.
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- Lílian Fernanda Pacheco
- Superior School of Physical Education and Physiotherapy of the State of Goiás, State University of Goiás (UEG), Goiânia-Goiás. Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goiás (UFG), Goiânia-GO. Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goiás (UFG), Goiânia-GO. Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences and Technology, Tropical Pathology and Public Health Institute, Federal University of Goiás (UFG), Goiânia. Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goiás (UFG), Goiânia-GO. Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biological Sciences. Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goiás (UFG), Goiânia, Goiás. Brazil
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Abdallah EAA, El-Refaei MF. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester mitigates infertility: A crucial role of metalloproteinase and angiogenic factor in cadmium-induced testicular damage. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2021; 36:e22960. [PMID: 34791780 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Cadmium (Cd) is expected to cause deleterious effects on most organs, especially on the male reproductive system. The current study was performed to assess the effect of Cd on fertility in Swiss mice and to evaluate the protective role of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) in relieving the detrimental effect of Cd. The mice were divided into four groups of 10: normal Group I received distilled water. Group II, III, and IV were injected 3 mg/kg body weight with Cd intraperitoneally for four consecutive days. Group III received saline. Group IV was treated with 3 mg/kg/day CAPE intraperitoneally for 6 days. Results indicated that CAPE brings about a highly significant improvement in fertility parameters, spermatogenesis, and reduced apoptotic percent. Moreover, metalloprotease-3 (MMP-3) and vascular endothelial growth factor reduced significantly. Overall, our results strongly suggest that CAPE has a protective effect, counteracts the toxic effects of Cd, and prevents testicular injury.
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- Eman A A Abdallah
- Department of Forensic and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Albaha University, Al Baha, Saudi Arabia.,Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Albaha University, Al Baha, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Biochemistry, Genetic Institute, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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Protective Effect of Opuntia dillenii (Ker Gawl.) Haw. Seed Oil on Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity: A Biochemical and Histological Analysis. ScientificWorldJournal 2021; 2021:2173012. [PMID: 34504408 PMCID: PMC8423550 DOI: 10.1155/2021/2173012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Opuntia dillenii is a medicinal plant with frequent usage in folk medicine to treat many illnesses. The present study aims to investigate the protective effect of Opuntia dillenii seed oil against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. The animals (rats) were randomly divided into three groups (i) the normal control group treated only with distilled water (10 mL/kg), (ii) the gentamicin group treated with distilled water (10 mL/kg) and received an intraperitoneal injection of gentamicin (80 mg/kg), and (iii) the group treated with the Opuntia dillenii seed oil (2 mL/kg) and also received an intraperitoneal injection of gentamicin (80 mg/kg). The rats received their following treatments for 14 consecutive days orally. Serum urea, creatinine, gamma-glutamyl transferase, albumin, and electrolyte levels were quantified as the markers of acute renal and liver failure. Besides, the kidney and liver relative weight, kidney malondialdehydes, and kidney histological analysis were determined. The results have shown that daily pretreatment with Opuntia dillenii seed oil (2 mL/kg) prevented severe alterations of biochemical parameters and disruptions of kidney tissue structures. In addition, the results of the present study showed for the first time that Opuntia dillenii seed oil reduced renal toxicity in gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Therefore, Opuntia dillenii seed oil may represent a new therapeutic avenue to preserve and protect renal function in gentamicin-treated patients.
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Bencheikh N, Bouhrim M, Kharchoufa L, Al Kamaly OM, Mechchate H, Es-safi I, Dahmani A, Ouahhoud S, El Assri S, Eto B, Bnouham M, Choukri M, Elachouri M. The Nephroprotective Effect of Zizyphus lotus L. (Desf.) Fruits in a Gentamicin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Model in Rats: A Biochemical and Histopathological Investigation. Molecules 2021; 26:4806. [PMID: 34443393 PMCID: PMC8401527 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26164806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Zizyphus lotus L. (Desf.) (Z. lotus) is a medicinal plant largely distributed all over the Mediterranean basin and is traditionally used by Moroccan people to treat many illnesses, including kidney failure. The nephrotoxicity of gentamicin (GM) has been well documented in humans and animals, although the preventive strategies against it remain to be studied. In this investigation, we explore whether the extract of Zizyphus lotus L. (Desf.) Fruit (ZLF) exhibits a protective effect against renal damage produced by GM. Indeed, twenty-four Wistar rats were separated into four equal groups of six each (♂/♀ = 1). The control group was treated orally with distilled water (10 mL/kg); the GM treated group received distilled water (10 mL/kg) and an intraperitoneal injection of GM (80 mg/kg) 3 h after; and the treated groups received ZLF extract orally at the doses 200 or 400 mg/kg and injected intraperitoneally with the GM. All treatments were given daily for 14 days. At the end of the experiment, the biochemical parameters and the histological observation related the kidney function was explored. ZLF treatment has significantly attenuated the nephrotoxicity induced by the GM. This effect was indicated by its capacity to decrease significantly the serum creatinine, uric acid, urea, alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyl-transpeptidase, albumin, calcium, sodium amounts, water intake, urinary volume, and relative kidney weight. In addition, this effect was also shown by the increase in the creatinine clearance, urinary creatinine, uric acid, and urea levels, weight gain, compared to the rats treated only with the GM. The hemostasis of oxidants/antioxidants has been significantly improved with the treatment of ZLF extract, which was shown by a significant reduction in malondialdehydes levels. Histopathological analysis of renal tissue was correlated with biochemical observation. Chemical analysis by HPLC-DAD showed that the aqueous extract of ZLF is rich in phenolic compounds such as 3-hydroxycinnamic acid, catechin, ferulic acid, gallic acid, hydroxytyrosol, naringenin, p- coumaric Acid, quercetin, rutin, and vanillic acid. In conclusion, ZLF extract improved the nephrotoxicity induced by GM, through the improvement of the biochemical and histological parameters and thus validates its ethnomedicinal use.
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- Noureddine Bencheikh
- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, B.P. 717, Oujda 60040, Morocco; (N.B.); (M.B.); (L.K.); (A.D.); (S.O.); (M.B.); (M.E.)
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, B.P. 717, Oujda 60040, Morocco; (N.B.); (M.B.); (L.K.); (A.D.); (S.O.); (M.B.); (M.E.)
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, B.P. 717, Oujda 60040, Morocco; (N.B.); (M.B.); (L.K.); (A.D.); (S.O.); (M.B.); (M.E.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agrifood and Health, Faculty of Sciences, University of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fez 30050, Morocco;
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agrifood and Health, Faculty of Sciences, University of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fez 30050, Morocco;
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, B.P. 717, Oujda 60040, Morocco; (N.B.); (M.B.); (L.K.); (A.D.); (S.O.); (M.B.); (M.E.)
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, B.P. 717, Oujda 60040, Morocco; (N.B.); (M.B.); (L.K.); (A.D.); (S.O.); (M.B.); (M.E.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, B.P. 724, Oujda 60000, Morocco; (S.E.A.); (M.C.)
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- Laboratories-TBC, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, B.P. 83, 59000 Lille, France;
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, B.P. 717, Oujda 60040, Morocco; (N.B.); (M.B.); (L.K.); (A.D.); (S.O.); (M.B.); (M.E.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, B.P. 724, Oujda 60000, Morocco; (S.E.A.); (M.C.)
- Biochemistry Laboratory, Central Laboratory Service—CHU, Mohammed VI University Hospital, B.P. 4806, Oujda 60049, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, B.P. 717, Oujda 60040, Morocco; (N.B.); (M.B.); (L.K.); (A.D.); (S.O.); (M.B.); (M.E.)
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Lv L, Cui H, Ma Z, Liu X, Yang L. Recent progresses in the pharmacological activities of caffeic acid phenethyl ester. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2021; 394:1327-1339. [PMID: 33492405 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-021-02054-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The past decades have seen a growing interest in natural products. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), a flavonoid isolated from honeybee propolis, has shown multiple pharmacological potentials, including anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and protective effects on nervous systems and multiple organs, since it was found as a potent nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) inhibitor. This review summarizes the advances in these beneficial effects of CAPE, as well as the underlying mechanisms, and proposes that CAPE offers an opportunity for developing therapeutics in multiple diseases. However, clinical trials on CAPE are necessary and encouraged to obtain certain clinically relevant conclusions.
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- Lili Lv
- Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Nutrition and Hernia Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, China
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- Eye Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, China.
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Iqbal M, Khan I, Manzoor A, Arshad S, Sial A, Dar E, Shaikh A. Cardioprotective effect of hydroalcoholic leaf extract of Jatropha mollissima on isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction in rats. Pharmacogn Mag 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_16_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Yordanov Y, Aluani D, Tzankova V, Rangelov S, Odzhakov F, Apostolov A, Yoncheva K. Safety assessment of a newly synthesized copolymer for micellar delivery of hydrophobic caffeic acid phenethyl ester. Pharm Dev Technol 2020; 25:1271-1280. [PMID: 32892659 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2020.1818259] [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: 10/23/2022]
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Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), a major pharmacologically active component of poplar type propolis, is known for its proapoptotic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, and enzyme inhibiting activities. The aim of this study was to perform an in vitro and in vivo safety assessment of a micellar system based on a newly synthesized copolymer, consisting of polyglycidol and poly(allyl glycidyl ether) (C12-PAGE-PG) as a drug delivery platform for CAPE. The in vitro studies on HepG2 and L929 cells by MTT and LDH assays after treatment with the empty and CAPE-loaded micelles showed no cytotoxic effects of the empty micelles and retained cytotoxic activity of CAPE loaded in the micelles. No hemolysis or stimulation of mouse lymphocytes or macrophages was observed in vitro. In vivo hematological, biochemical, and histological assays on rats, treated with the empty (2580 and 5160 µg/kg) or CAPE-loaded (375 and 750 µg CAPE/kg) micelles did not reveal pathological changes of any of the parameters assayed after 14-days' treatment. In conclusion, initial toxicological data characterize C12-PAGE-PG as a non-toxic and promising copolymer for development of micellar drug delivery systems, particularly for a hydrophobic active substance as CAPE.
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- Yordan Yordanov
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Deontology, Medical Faculty, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Deontology, Medical Faculty, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Ince S, Kucukkurt I, Demirel HH, Arslan-Acaroz D, Varol N. Boron, a Trace Mineral, Alleviates Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2020; 195:515-524. [PMID: 31446563 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-019-01875-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Accepted: 08/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The present study was considered to assess the protective effects of boron (B) on gentamicin-induced oxidative stress, proinflammatory cytokines, and histopathological changes in rat kidneys. Rats were split into eight equal groups which were as follows: control (fed with low-boron diet); gentamicin group (100 mg/kg, i.p.); B5, B10, and B20 (5, 10, and 20 mg/kg B, i.p.) groups; gentamicin (100 mg/kg, i.p.) plus B5, B10, and B20 (5, 10, and 20 mg/kg B, i.p.) groups. B was given to rats 4 days before the gentamicin treatment and B administration was completed on the 14th day. Gentamicin administration was started on the 4th day and finished on the 12th day. Gentamicin increased malondialdehyde levels, while reduced glutathione levels in the blood and kidney. Furthermore, superoxide dismutase and catalase activities of erythrocyte were decreased. Besides, serum and kidney nitric oxide and 8-dihydroxyguanidine levels were increased by gentamicin. Additionally, serum levels and kidney mRNA expressions of TNF-α, NFκB, IL-1β, and IFN-γ were found to be the highest in the gentamicin group. Histopathologically, interstitial hemorrhage and tubular necrosis were detected in the kidneys of the gentamicin group. Nonetheless, B administration reversed gentamicin-induced lipid peroxidation, antioxidant status, and inflammation. In conclusion, B has a preventive effect against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity and ameliorates kidney tissues of the rat.
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- Sinan Ince
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Afyon Kocatepe University, TR-03200, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Afyon Kocatepe University, TR-03200, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Bayat Vocational School, Department of Laboratory and Veterinary Health, Afyon Kocatepe University, TR-03780, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Bayat Vocational School, Department of Laboratory and Veterinary Health, Afyon Kocatepe University, TR-03780, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Genetics, Afyonkarahisar Health Science University, TR-03100, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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C. Gonçalves V, J. L. L. Pinheiro D, de la Rosa T, G. de Almeida AC, A. Scorza F, A. Scorza C. Propolis as A Potential Disease-Modifying Strategy in Parkinson's Disease: Cardioprotective and Neuroprotective Effects in the 6-OHDA Rat Model. Nutrients 2020; 12:E1551. [PMID: 32466610 PMCID: PMC7352297 DOI: 10.3390/nu12061551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) manifest nonmotor and motor symptoms. Autonomic cardiovascular dysregulation is a common nonmotor manifestation associated with increased morbimortality. Conventional clinical treatment alleviates motor signs but does not change disease progression and fails in handling nonmotor features. Nutrition is a key modifiable determinant of chronic disease. This study aimed to assess the effects of propolis on cardiological features, heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) and on nigrostriatal dopaminergic damage, detected by tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) immunoreactivity, in the 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) rat model of PD. Male Wistar rats were injected bilaterally with 6-OHDA or saline into the striatum and were treated with propolis or water for 40 days. Autonomic function was assessed by time domain parameters (standard deviation of all normal-to-normal intervals (SDNN) and square root of the mean of the squared differences between adjacent normal RR intervals (RMSSD)) of HRV calculated from electrocardiogram recordings. Reductions in HR (p = 1.47×10-19), SDNN (p = 3.42×10-10) and RMSSD (p = 8.2×10-6) detected in parkinsonian rats were reverted by propolis. Propolis attenuated neuronal loss in the substantia nigra (p = 5.66×10-15) and reduced striatal fiber degeneration (p = 7.4×10-5) in 6-OHDA-injured rats, which also showed significant weight gain (p = 1.07×10-5) in comparison to 6-OHDA-lesioned counterparts. Propolis confers cardioprotection and neuroprotection in the 6-OHDA rat model of PD.
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- Valeria C. Gonçalves
- Disciplina de Neurociência, Departamento de Neurologia e Neurocirurgia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo 04039-032, Brazil; (D.J.L.L.P.); (T.d.l.R.); (F.A.S.)
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- Disciplina de Neurociência, Departamento de Neurologia e Neurocirurgia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo 04039-032, Brazil; (D.J.L.L.P.); (T.d.l.R.); (F.A.S.)
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- Disciplina de Neurociência, Departamento de Neurologia e Neurocirurgia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo 04039-032, Brazil; (D.J.L.L.P.); (T.d.l.R.); (F.A.S.)
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- Laboratório de Neurociências Experimental e Computacional, Departamento de Engenharia de Biossistemas, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei (UFSJ), Minas Gerais 36301-160, Brazil;
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- Disciplina de Neurociência, Departamento de Neurologia e Neurocirurgia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo 04039-032, Brazil; (D.J.L.L.P.); (T.d.l.R.); (F.A.S.)
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- Disciplina de Neurociência, Departamento de Neurologia e Neurocirurgia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo 04039-032, Brazil; (D.J.L.L.P.); (T.d.l.R.); (F.A.S.)
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Soltani R, Khorvash F, Meidani M, Badri S, Alaei S, Taheri S. Vitamin E in the prevention of vancomycin-induced nephrotoxicity. Res Pharm Sci 2020; 15:137-143. [PMID: 32582353 PMCID: PMC7306246 DOI: 10.4103/1735-5362.283813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2019] [Revised: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The use of vancomycin, as a key therapeutic choice for treatment of hazardous infections, may be associated with nephrotoxicity. The proposed mechanism is the indirect production of reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of vitamin E as an antioxidant agent in the prevention of vancomycin-induced nephrotoxicity. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH In a matched-groups interventional study, patients who received vancomycin for any indication were assigned to vitamin E (n = 30) and control (n = 60) groups. The patients in experimental group received 400 units of oral vitamin E per day for 10 days started concurrently with vancomycin, while the patients in control group received vancomycin alone. Serum level of creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine clearance (CrCl), and 24-h urine output were determined and recorded before the start of interventions, every other day during therapy, and 12 h after the last dose of vancomycin in 10th day of therapy for all patients. Also, the rate of acute kidney injury (AKI) in the two groups was recorded. Finally, the mean values of the measured parameters were compared between the groups. FINDINGS / RESULTS Treatment with vitamin E for 10 days resulted in a significant reduction of BUN (from 17.5 ± 7.8 mg/dL at baseline to 11.4 ± 4.8 mg/dL at the end; P < 0.001) along with slightly non-significant increase of CrCl (from 84.7 ± 18.9 mL/min at baseline to 91.3 ± 19.5 mL/min at the end; P = 0.301) in comparison to the control group. However, CrCl decreased significantly in the control group. Vitamin E had no significant effect on 24-h urine output. Regarding vancomycin-induced AKI, 12 cases were observed in the control group, while no case was reported in experimental group (P = 0.041). CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS This study showed the beneficial effect of add-on therapy of vitamin E besides vancomycin in reducing AKI, which could be considered as a new potential prophylactic therapy for vancomycin-induced nephrotoxicity.
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- Rasool Soltani
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
- Nosocomial Infections Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
- Isfahan Kidney Diseases Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Isfahan Kidney Diseases Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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A Method for the Evaluation of Site-Specific Nephrotoxic Injury in the Intact Rat Kidney. TOXICS 2020; 8:toxics8010004. [PMID: 31968633 PMCID: PMC7151727 DOI: 10.3390/toxics8010004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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In a previously published report we detailed an in situ method to quantify cell death in the renal cortex by perfusing the cell membrane impermeable fluorochrome, ethidium homodimer in situ. The objective of the present study was to use this in situ viability assay to examine cell death following the administration of nephrotoxic drugs known to produce cell death and/or injury in specific segments of the nephron. Male Sprague/Dawley rats were treated with the following nephrotoxicants: Gentamicin, amphotericin-B, and indomethacin. Results of the in situ viability assay indicated that gentamicin and amphotericin-B treatment caused cell death localized in the kidney cortex and medulla, respectively. The urinary biomarker kidney injury molecule-1 (Kim-1) showed significant increases in both gentamicin (20 fold increase) and amphotericin-B-treated (9.2 fold increase) animals. Urinary alpha glutathione-S-transferase (GST) showed significant increases for gentamicin (6.2 fold increase) only and mu GST for amphotericin-B-treated (19.1 fold increase) animals only. These results show that this in situ viability assay provides a sensitive method to identify cell death in different regions of the kidney. Furthermore, urinary alpha GST and mu GST are specific for proximal and distal tubule injury, respectively; urinary Kim-1 demonstrated greater sensitivity to both proximal and distal tubule injury.
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Mahi-Birjand M, Yaghoubi S, Abdollahpour-Alitappeh M, Keshtkaran Z, Bagheri N, Pirouzi A, Khatami M, Sineh Sepehr K, Peymani P, Karimzadeh I. Protective effects of pharmacological agents against aminoglycoside-induced nephrotoxicity: A systematic review. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2020; 19:167-186. [PMID: 31914328 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2020.1712357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Introduction: Aminoglycosides have been long used for antibacterial treatment and are still commonly used in clinical practice. Despite their extensive application and positive effects, drug-related toxicity is considered as the main obstacle for aminoglycosides. Aminoglycosides induce nephrotoxicity through the endocytosis and accumulation of the antibiotics in the epithelial cells of proximal tubule. Most importantly, however, a number of pharmacological agents were demonstrated to have protective activities against nephrotoxicity in experimental animals.Areas covered: In the present systematic review, the authors provide and discuss the mechanisms and epidemiological features of aminoglycoside-induced nephrotoxicity, and focus mainly on recent discoveries and key features of pharmacological interventions. In total, 39 articles were included in this review.Expert opinion: The majority of studies investigated gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in animal models. Antioxidants, chemicals, synthetic drugs, hormones, vitamins, and minerals showed potential values to prevent gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity. Indicators used to evaluate the effectiveness of nephroprotection included antioxidative indexes, inflammatory responses, and apoptotic markers. Among the nephroprotective agents studied, herbs and natural antioxidant agents showed excellent potential to provide a protective strategy against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity.
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- Motahareh Mahi-Birjand
- Student Research Committee, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Infectious Disease Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Iranshahr, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- NanoBioelectrochemistry Research Center, Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam, Iran
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- Laboratory Sciences Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, University Hospital Zurich-University of Zurich, Switzerland.,Health Policy Research Center, Institute of Heath, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Abdelrahman RS, Abdelmageed ME. Renoprotective effect of celecoxib against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity through suppressing NFκB and caspase-3 signaling pathways in rats. Chem Biol Interact 2020; 315:108863. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2019.108863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Revised: 09/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Humadi AA, Al-Kaisei BI, Humadai TJ, Al-Ezzy AIA. Toxicopathological, Cytogenetic Effects of Acetothioamide on Female Albino Mice Reproductive System. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2019; 7:3925-3929. [PMID: 32165930 PMCID: PMC7061396 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.858] [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: 10/09/2019] [Revised: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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AIM: To determine toxicopathological and cytogenetic effects of Acetothioamide (ATA) on the female reproductive system. METHODS: Twenty albino female mice were divided equally into two groups: the first group (control) fed with diet pellet. The second group (treated) were inoculated intraperitoneally with a single dose of ATA (100 mg/kg Bw) for 15 days. All mice were sacrificed at the end of the experiment and blood was collected for evaluation of (FSH and LH), serum peroxy nitrate radical concentration. Cytogenetic analysis (chromosomal aberration, micronuclei, mitotic index and blast index) and the histopathological examination on ovary and uterus were done. RESULTS: ATA causes significant reduction (p < 0.0001) for FSH, LH and serum peroxy nitrate radical concentration among treated females. Oophoritis, pyometria, thrombosis and endometrial hyperplasia with granulomatous reaction were reported among treated females mainly in uterus tissue and ovary. CONCLUSION: ATA causes significant reduction for FSH, LH and serum peroxy nitrate concentration among treated females. Oophoritis, pyometria, thrombosis and endometrial hyperplasia with granulomatous reaction were the main pathological changes in uterus tissue and ovary among treated females.
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- Anas A Humadi
- Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Diyala, Diyala, Iraq
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- Department of Pathology and Poultry Disease, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Pathology and Poultry Disease, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
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Famurewa AC, Maduagwuna EK, Folawiyo AM, Besong EE, Eteudo AN, Famurewa OA, Ejezie FE. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic effects of virgin coconut oil against antibiotic drug gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity via the suppression of oxidative stress and modulation of iNOS/NF-ĸB/caspase-3 signaling pathway in Wistar rats. J Food Biochem 2019; 44:e13100. [PMID: 31721240 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Revised: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Gentamicin is an effective antibiotic against severe infections; however, its major side effect is oxidative nephrotoxicity. We explored whether virgin coconut oil (VCO) could mitigate gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity. Rats were fed with VCO-supplemented diet for 16 days against renal toxicity induced by gentamicin (100 mg/kg bw, ip) from Day 11 to 16. Gentamicin caused marked elevated serum urea, uric acid, and creatinine levels, followed by considerable depletion in renal antioxidant enzymes, glutathione (GSH), while the malondialdehyde (MDA) level increased significantly. It significantly increased renal cytokines and nitric oxide (NO) levels, confirmed by renal histopathology. The expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-ĸB), and caspase-3 was prominently increased. VCO-supplemented diet significantly modulated the levels of biochemical indices, downregulated the expression of NO, iNOS, NF-ĸB, caspase-3, cytokines, and alleviated histopathological lesions. VCO protects against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity; thus, it could be a promising dietary supplement for patients undergoing gentamicin treatment. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Gentamicin is an efficacious clinical antibiotic used against severe infections; however, the robust body of evidence indicates that the nephrotoxic side effect constrained its use. Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is an edible oil with growing human consumption and pharmacological effects. Our study has reported herein, for the first time, that VCO diet prevented the nephrotoxicity of gentamicin. Dietary supplementation of this oil could be beneficial in alleviating the nephrotoxic side effect of gentamicin in patients.
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- Ademola C Famurewa
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Nigeria.,Biochemistry Division, Amala Cancer Research Centre, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, India
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria
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El-Tahawy NFG, Abozaid SMM. The possible structural changes in the adrenal gland cortex after induction of hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury in male albino rats: Light and electron microscopic study. J Cell Physiol 2019; 234:15487-15495. [PMID: 30684267 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.28196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The adrenal gland is an important endocrine gland in the body that secrets the adrenal hormones. One of the important clinical issues is the hepatic ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury. Liver IR injury results in many distant organs dysfunctions such as lung, kidney, intestine, pancreas, and myocardium. The aim of the present study was to investigate the possible remote effects of hepatic IR on the structure of the adrenal cortex. Twenty healthy males, Sprague-Dawley albino rats aged 6-8 weeks were randomly divided into two groups (10 rats each): the sham control group (SC-group) and the ischemia-reperfusion group (IR-group). Sera were estimated for the following: aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), lactic dehydrogenase (LDH), and corticosterone levels. Also oxidative markers such as malondialdehyde (MDA) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and the antioxidative enzyme, catalase were measured. Adrenal glands were processed for light and transmission electron microscopic study. The results showed a significant increase in serum liver enzymes (AST, ALT, and LDH), corticosterone, MDA, and TNF-α levels and a significant decrease in serum levels of catalase in IR-group compared with SC-group. Adrenal cortical tissue of IR-group showed the loss of normal appearance. Some cells of zona glomerulosa and most of the zona fasciculata cells appeared swollen and degenerated with highly vacuolated cytoplasm. Other cells were shrunken with deeply acidophilic cytoplasm and pyknotic nuclei. Degenerated mitochondria with disrupted cristae, lipid droplets were confluent and dilated smooth endoplasmic reticulum were seen. Few zona reticularis cells had the dark nucleus and cytoplasmic vacuolations. In the different zones, blood capillaries were markedly congested and some inflammatory cells infiltrations were observed. Liver IR affected the structure of the adrenal cortex.
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Mohamed DI, Khairy E, Saad SST, Habib EK, Hamouda MA. Potential protective effects of Dapagliflozin in gentamicin induced nephrotoxicity rat model via modulation of apoptosis associated miRNAs. Gene 2019; 707:198-204. [PMID: 31075409 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2019.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2018] [Revised: 04/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Drug-induced kidney injury (DIKI) can be manifested with progressive chronic kidney diseases or end-stage renal diseases. Understanding the molecular disarrangements caused by DIKI is an attractive point of interest. A class of non-coding RNA called microRNAs (miRNAs) is known to play a major role in regulation of gene expression and signaling pathways making miRNAs excellent targets for new therapeutic agents. AIM OF THE STUDY We aimed to investigate the role of miRNA 21 and 181a in gentamicin (GNT) induced nephrotoxicity rat model and the protective effect of Dapagliflozin (DAPA) in modulating their expression through studying its effect on renal function as well as renal histopathological changes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Wistar rats were used and divided into: naïve, DAPA, GNT and DAPA + GNT groups. In all studied groups, kidney function, oxidative stress, apoptosis markers and miRNAs' expression in serum and renal biopsies were investigated in addition to the histopathological studies to identify its early renoprotective effect. RESULTS DAPA was found to improve kidney function, oxidative stress markers, decrease apoptosis of renal tubular cells and increase miR-21 but decrease the expression of miR-181a with restoration of the renal architecture after 14 days of treatment in GNT induced nephrotoxicity rat model. CONCLUSIONS DAPA produced significant decrease in renal expression of miR-181a on the other hand it increased the expression of renal miR-21, this may introduce a novel early protective effect of DAPA against GNT-induced nephrotoxicity.
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- Doaa I Mohamed
- Clinical Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, P.O. Box 11381, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt
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- Clinical Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Anatomy and Embryology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, P.O. Box 11381, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt
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Tanideh N, Zarifi F, Rafiee S, Khastkhodaei M, Koohi Hosseinabadi O, Tarkesh F, Kherad Z, Mojahed Taghi M, Kamali M, Shekarkhar G, Jahromi M, Zarifi F. Effect of Methanolic Extract of Corn Silk on Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats. Galen Med J 2018; 7:e1258. [PMID: 34466444 PMCID: PMC8343487 DOI: 10.22086/gmj.v0i0.1258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2018] [Revised: 10/03/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Background: Cisplatin is a cytotoxic agent in cancer therapy. Nephrotoxicity is considered as a side effect of cisplatin usage. Using rate models, we studied the possible protective impact of corn-silk (CS) extract against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. Materials and Methods: Thirty-five experimental rats were divided into five groups (n=7 per each group) as follow: C1: Control received distilled water only; C2: received one dose of cisplatin, and CS: received 300 mg/kg/day of CS. Both CS1 and CS2 received 200 and 300 mg/kg/day of the CS extract orally, individually, for eight consecutive days. CS1 and CS2 received a single dose of cisplatin on the first day only. The specific biochemical markers and histopathological alterations were evaluated. Result: According to our results, cisplatin administration could have induced severe degeneration in all parts of the nephron tubules and liver. Pre-treatment with CS exhibited a significant decrease in the malondialdehyde (MDA) levels as compared to the values obtained after treatment with cisplatin alone (P<0.01). Moreover, the CS extract with 200 mg dose showed significant (P<0.01) protection against the cisplatin-induced elevation of blood urea nitrogen. Further, the serum levels of alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase were higher in the cisplatin-treated groups, when compared to the control group (P<0.05). Furthermore, the hepatic function was also improved in cisplatin-treated animals, which were pre-treated with CS. Conclusion: CS has the potential to attenuate nephrotoxicity and lipid peroxidation induced by cisplatin in rats.
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- Nader Tanideh
- Stem Cells Technology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Department of Pharmacology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Mycology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of medical sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pathology Department, Molecular Pathology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Clinical Research Unit, Medical Division, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Dasman, Kuwait
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- Legal Medicine Research Center, Legal Medicine Organization of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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A V, S A, Kuriakose J, Midhun SJ, Jyothis M, Latha MS. Protective effect of Rotula aquatica Lour against gentamicin induced oxidative stress and nephrotoxicity in Wistar rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 106:1188-1194. [PMID: 30119187 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.07.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Revised: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic widely used for the treatment of life-threatening infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria. The use of gentamicin was limited due to its ototoxic and nephrotoxic adverse effects. The current study was designed to evaluate the protective effect of ethyl acetate fraction from Rotula aquatica (EFRA) against gentamicin induced nephrotoxicity. The antioxidant enzymes status, lipid peroxidation, nitrate and ROS level, serum markers like creatinine, Urea, BUN were estimated in the present study. The histopathological analysis of renal tissues was done by H&E and PAS staining. The mRNA level expression of KIM-1, NF-κB, TNF- α, and IL-6 were measured by semi-quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. The changes in antioxidant parameters were restored by the treatment of EFRA at different dose (50 mg/kg bwt, 100 mg/kg bwt). The serum parameters, ROS, MDA and nitrate level were decreased by administration of EFRA. The EFRA ameliorates histological changes associated with gentamicin induced nephrotoxicity. The mRNA level expression of KIM-1, NF-κB, TNF- α, and IL-6 were downregulated in EFRA treated groups. The results from present study reveals the role of EFRA as good anti-inflammatory and nephro protective drug.
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- Vysakh A
- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, Kerala, India
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- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, Kerala, India
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- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, Kerala, India
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- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, Kerala, India
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- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, Kerala, India
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- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
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Tahri A, Lahyani A, Kallel R, Ayadi F, Boudawara T, Sahnoun Z. Exposure to imipenem/cilastatin causes nephrotoxicity and even urolithiasis in Wistar rats. Toxicology 2018; 404-405:59-67. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2018.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2018] [Revised: 05/06/2018] [Accepted: 05/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Abdelsameea AA, Kabil SL. Mitigation of cisplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy by canagliflozin in rats. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2018; 391:945-952. [PMID: 29862426 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-018-1521-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Peripheral nervous system neurotoxicity is the most problematic complication of cisplatin treatment. In this study, we have addressed the possible neuroprotective effect of canagliflozin on cisplatin-induced peripheral neurotoxicity in rats. Rats were randomly allocated into the following: control (vehicle) group, received hydhroxypropyl methyl cellulose; cisplatin group, injected cisplatin 2 mg/kg intraperitoneal, twice a week for 5 consecutive weeks; canagliflozin-cisplatin of received canagliflozin, 10 mg/kg/day by gavage and cisplatin in the same schedule like cisplatin group. Thermal nociception and rotarod performance were assessed. Malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and caspase 3 were determined in serum. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) and immunohistochemical stained sciatic nerve sections were examined. Cisplatin induced thermal hypoalgesia and decreased rotarod performance as well as GSH serum level while increased MDA, TNF-α, and caspase-3 serum levels with atrophy and fragmentation of the nerve fibers with decreased expression of myelin basic protein. Canagliflozin prevented thermal hypoalgesia and improved rotarod performance with increment in GSH serum level while decreased MDA, TNF-α, and caspase-3 levels as well as prevented fragmentation of the nerve fibers and enhanced myelin basic protein expression in relation to cisplatin group. Canagliflozin attenuates the neurotoxic effect of cisplatin through anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant actions as well as inhibition of apoptosis.
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- Ahmed A Abdelsameea
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine-Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine-Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Abdel-Daim MM, Abdellatief SA. Attenuating effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester and betaine on abamectin-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:15909-15917. [PMID: 29589235 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-1786-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2017] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Abamectin (ABM) is a widely utilized potent anthelmintic and insecticidal agent. In this study, we investigated the protective effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) and betaine (BET) against ABM-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in rats. Forty rats were divided into five groups, receiving either oral saline solution (normal control), oral ABM at a dose of 2 mg/kg BW (1/5 LD50), CAPE (10 μmol/kg BW intraperitoneally) followed by ABM, or BET supplementation at a dose of 250 mg/kg BW followed by ABM administration, while group V rats received a combination of i.p. CAPE and oral BET in the same doses before receiving ABM. Biochemical analysis showed that ABM administration significantly (p < 0.05) increased serum levels of aminotransferases, alkaline phosphatase, lactate dehydrogenase, and cholesterol, as well as serum creatinine and urea. Compared to the control group, ABM-intoxicated rats had significantly (p < 0.05) higher tissue concentrations of nitric oxide and malondialdehyde, as well as lower tissue glutathione concentration, total antioxidant capacity, and antioxidant enzymatic activity (glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, and catalase). Histopathological examination of hepatic and renal tissues of ABM-intoxicated rats showed acute inflammatory and necrotic changes. Pretreatment with CAPE and/or BET reversed the biochemical and histopathological alterations of ABM on the liver and kidneys. Therefore, CAPE and BET (alone or in combination) could be promising protective agents against ABM-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Future studies should confirm our findings and evaluate the other molecular effects are involved in the combination chemoprotection of CAPE and BET.
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- Mohamed M Abdel-Daim
- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt.
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44511, Egypt
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Ustuner MA, Kaman D, Colakoglu N. Effects of benfotiamine and coenzyme Q10 on kidney damage induced gentamicin. Tissue Cell 2017; 49:691-696. [PMID: 29066103 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2017.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2017] [Revised: 09/14/2017] [Accepted: 10/03/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Gentamicin (GM) is an effective antibiotic against severe infection but has limitations related to nephrotoxicity. In this study, we investigated whether benfotiamine (BFT) and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), could ameliorate the nephrotoxic effect of GM in rats. METHODS Rats were divided into five groups. Group 1 and 2 served as control and sham respectively, Group 3 as GM group, Group 4 as GM+CoQ10 and Group 5 as GM+BFT for 8days. At the end of the study, all rats were euthanized by cervical decapitation and then blood samples and kidneys were collected for further analysis. Serum urea, creatinine, cytokine TNF-a, oxidant and antioxidant parameters, as well as histopathological examination of kidney tissues were assessed. RESULTS Gentamicin administration caused a severe nephrotoxicity which was evidenced by an elevated serum creatinine, urea and KIM-1 level as compared with the controls. Moreover, a significant increase in serum malondialdehyde, reduced glutathione. Histopathological examination of renal tissue in gentamisin administered group, there were extremly pronounced necrotic tubules in the renal cortex and hyalen cast accumulation in the medullar tubuli. BFT given to GM rats reduced these nephrotoxicity parameters. Serum creatinine, urea, and KIM-1 were almost normalized in the GM+BFT group. Benfotiamin treatment was significantly decreased necrotic tubuli and hyalen deposition in gentamisin plus benfotiamin group. CoQ10 given to GM rats did not cause any statistically significant alterations in these nephrotoxicity parameters when compared with GM group but histopathological examination of renal tissue in GM+CoQ10 administered group, CoQ10 treatment was decreased necrotic tubuli rate and hyalen accumulation in tubuli. CONCLUSION The results from our study indicate that BFT supplement attenuates gentamicin-induced renal injury via the amelioration of oxidative stress and inflammation of renal tubular cells.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazığ, Turkey.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elazığ, Turkey
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Abbas NAT, Kabil SL. Liraglutide ameliorates cardiotoxicity induced by doxorubicin in rats through the Akt/GSK-3β signaling pathway. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2017; 390:1145-1153. [PMID: 28780599 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-017-1414-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2017] [Accepted: 07/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Doxorubicin (Dox)-induced cardiotoxicity constitutes the major adverse effect that limited its use. We investigated the possible protective effects of liraglutide on Dox-induced cardiotoxicity in rats. Rats were divided into the following groups: control group rats received normal saline [1 ml/kg, intraperitoneal (i.p.)]; doxorubicin group rats received doxorubicin (1.25 mg/kg, i.p.), four times per week for 4 weeks; and liraglutide group rats received doxorubicin (1.25 mg/kg, i.p.) four times per week for 4 weeks then received liraglutide (100 μg/kg, i.p) daily for 4 weeks. At the end of the study, animals were sacrificed and serum creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) and troponin I levels were determined. Malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and caspase-3 levels of the heart were determined. Cardiac AMPK, phosphorylated-Akt, tissue growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), and GSK3-β levels of the heart were determined. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stained sections form the heart were examined as well as immunohistochemical sections for detection of Bcl-2 expression. Dox treatment increased serum level of troponin I and CK-MB while decreased SOD activity, decreased AMPK, and p-Akt cardiac levels with increased in MDA, IL-6, TNF-α,GSK-3b, TGFB1, and caspase-3 levels in the heart with inflammation and necrosis in cardiac histopathology with decreased Bcl-2. Treatment with liraglutide decreased troponin I and CK-MB while increased SOD activity, AMPK, p-Akt with decrements in MDA, IL-6, TNF-α, GSK-3β, TGF-β1, and caspase-3 levels with attenuation of inflammation and necrosis while increased Bcl-2 expression. Liraglutide may thus represent a new clinical tool for the treatment of Dox-induced cardiotoxicity.
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- Noha A T Abbas
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Ogundipe DJ, Akomolafe RO, Sanusi AA, Imafidon CE, Olukiran OS, Oladele AA. Ocimum gratissimum Ameliorates Gentamicin-Induced Kidney Injury but Decreases Creatinine Clearance Following Sub-Chronic Administration in Rats. J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med 2017; 22:592-602. [PMID: 29228801 PMCID: PMC5871266 DOI: 10.1177/2156587217691891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The effects of aqueous extract of Ocimum gratissimum leaf (AOGL) on the renal function of rats with gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity were investigated. This study involved the use of forty five (45) adult male Wistar rats (housed in separate metabolic cages) such that graded doses of OAGL were administered to the experimental groups (p.o.) for 28 days after exposure to gentamicin toxicity (100 mg/kg i.p.) for 1 week. At the end of the study, comparisons of some indices of renal function as well as antioxidant status (GSH and TBARS) were made between the control, toxic and AOGL-treated groups at P < 0.05. The result showed that gentamicin treatment caused significant increase (P < .05) in urine output, urea, creatinine, total protein, relative kidney weight, and TBARS, as well as significant decrease (P < .05) in urine creatinine and GSH levels. Post-treatment with graded doses of AOGL caused significant increase in food consumption, GSH, urine, and plasma creatinine, as well as significant decrease (P < .05) in relative kidney weight, TBARS, and urine total protein. There was an appreciable difference in the kidney histology of the AOGL-treated groups when compared with the toxic control. Hence, the extract has therapeutic potential in the management of gentamicin-induced kidney injury, although a risk profile of renal dysfunction is not unlikely from 28 days of administration as evident by the decrease in creatinine clearance.
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Yousef HN, Aboelwafa HR. The potential protective role of taurine against 5-fluorouracil-induced nephrotoxicity in adult male rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 69:265-274. [PMID: 28189472 DOI: 10.1016/j.etp.2017.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2016] [Revised: 12/05/2016] [Accepted: 01/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Nephrotoxicity is common with the use of the chemotherapeutic agent 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU). The current study aimed to investigate the probable protective effect of taurine (TAU) against 5-FU-induced nephrotoxicity in rats using biochemical, histological and ultrastructural approaches. Twenty-four rats were equally divided into control, TAU, 5-FU and 5-FU+TAU groups. 5-FU significantly elevated levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, and uric acid; while it reduced activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px). Also, 5-FU induced significant elevation in malondialdehyde (MDA) levels accompanied with marked decline in γ-glutamyltranspeptidase (GGT) and alkaline phosphatase (AP) levels in kidney tissues. These biochemical alterations were accompanied by histopathological changes marked by destruction of the normal renal structure, in addition to ultrastructural alterations represented by thickened and irregular glomerular basement membranes, congested glomerular capillaries, damaged lining fenestrated endothelium, mesangial cells hyperplasia with expanded mesangial matrix, and distorted podocyte's processes. Also, the proximal (PCT) and distal (DCT) convoluted tubules showed thickened basement membranes, destructed apical microvilli and loss of basal infoldings of their epithelial cells. Administration of TAU to 5-FU-treated rats reversed most of the biochemical, histological, and ultrastructural alterations. These results indicate that TAU has a protective effect against 5-FU-induced nephrotoxicity.
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- Hany N Yousef
- Department of Biological and Geological Sciences, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Roxy, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Biological and Geological Sciences, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Roxy, Cairo, Egypt
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Abdelrahman RS. Protective effect of apocynin against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Hum Exp Toxicol 2017; 37:27-37. [DOI: 10.1177/0960327116689716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- RS Abdelrahman
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Khalaf HA, Ghoneim FM, Arafat EA, Mahmoud EHM. Histological effect of nicotine on adrenal zona fasciculata and the effect of grape seed extract with or without withdrawal of nicotine. J Microsc Ultrastruct 2016; 5:123-131. [PMID: 30023246 PMCID: PMC6025719 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmau.2016.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2016] [Accepted: 11/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Cigarette smoking is harmful to the health of both smokers and nonsmokers. It is a major cause of death. This study aimed to investigate the structural changes in the zona fasciculata of albino rats caused by nicotine and the protective effect of grape seeds with or without the stoppage of nicotine administration. Thirty-five adult male rats were used and equally divided into five groups: negative and positive control groups (Groups I and II), nicotine-treated group (Group III), nicotine- and grape seed extract-treated group (Group IV), and nicotine withdrawal and grape seed extract-treated group (Group V). Adrenal glands were dissected and prepared for histological studies. The majority of zona fasciculata cells of Group III showed striking changes in terms of swelling of the cells with marked cytoplasmic vacuolation, many pyknotic nuclei, and increased immunoexpression to caspase 3 antibodies. By electron microscopy, a marked increase in lipid deposition with its appearance in the capillary between zona fasciculata cells was noticed. Heterochromatic nuclei and dilated smooth endoplasmic reticulum were noted. Degenerated mitochondria and some mitochondria that had cavitation with a progressive loss of their cristae were seen. The zona fasciculata cells of Group IV were partially improved, while in Group V, those cells showed complete improvement. We can conclude that nicotine causes severe histological changes in zona fasciculata cells. Grape seed extract can partially ameliorate these changes, and complete recovery is achieved with grape seed extract after the stoppage of nicotine administration.
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- Hanaa Attia Khalaf
- Histology and Cell Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt
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- Histology and Cell Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt
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- Histology and Cell Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt.,Department of Anatomy, Taif University, Saudi Arabia
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Bustos PS, Deza-Ponzio R, Páez PL, Albesa I, Cabrera JL, Virgolini MB, Ortega MG. Protective effect of quercetin in gentamicin-induced oxidative stress in vitro and in vivo in blood cells. Effect on gentamicin antimicrobial activity. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2016; 48:253-264. [PMID: 27846408 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2016.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2016] [Revised: 11/01/2016] [Accepted: 11/06/2016] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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We have evaluated the effect of gentamicin and gentamicin plus quercetin on ROS production, endogenous antioxidant defenses (SOD and CAT) and lipid peroxidation in vitro on human leukocytes and in vivo on whole rat blood. Gentamicin generated ROS production in human leukocytes, produced a dual effect on both enzymes dosage-dependent and generated an increase in lipid peroxidation. Quercetin, in leukocytes stimulated by gentamicin, showed more inhibitory capacity in ROS production than the reference inhibitor (vitaminC) in mononuclear cells and a similar protective behavior at this inhibitor in polymorphonuclear cells. Quercetin, in both cellular systems, tend to level SOD and CAT activities, reaching basal values and could prevent lipidic peroxidation induced by gentamicin. The results in Wistar rats confirmed that therapeutic doses of gentamicin can induce oxidative stress in whole blood and that the gentamicin treatment plus quercetin can suppress ROS generation, collaborate with SOD and CAT and diminish lipid peroxidation. Finally, flavonoid and antibiotic association was evaluated on the antimicrobial activity in S. aureus and E. coli, showing that changes were not generated in the antibacterial activity of gentamicin against E. coli strains, while for strains of S. aureus a beneficial effect observes. Therefore, we have demonstrated that gentamicin could induce oxidative stress in human leukocytes and in whole blood of Wistar rats at therapeutic doses and that quercetin may to produce a protective effect on this oxidative stress generated without substantially modifying the antibacterial activity of gentamicin against E. coli strains, and it contributes to this activity against S. aureus strains.
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- Pamela Soledad Bustos
- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Ciudad Universitaria, X5000HUA, Córdoba, Argentina; Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal (IMBIV-CONICET), Ciudad Universitaria, X5000HUA, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Ciudad Universitaria, X5000HUA, Córdoba, Argentina; Instituto de Farmacología Experimental de Córdoba (IFEC-CONICET), Ciudad Universitaria, X5000HUA, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Ciudad Universitaria, X5000HUA, Córdoba, Argentina; Unidad de Tecnología Farmacéutica (UNITEFA-CONICET), Ciudad Universitaria, X5000HUA, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Ciudad Universitaria, X5000HUA, Córdoba, Argentina; Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal (IMBIV-CONICET), Ciudad Universitaria, X5000HUA, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal (IMBIV-CONICET), Ciudad Universitaria, X5000HUA, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Ciudad Universitaria, X5000HUA, Córdoba, Argentina; Instituto de Farmacología Experimental de Córdoba (IFEC-CONICET), Ciudad Universitaria, X5000HUA, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Ciudad Universitaria, X5000HUA, Córdoba, Argentina; Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal (IMBIV-CONICET), Ciudad Universitaria, X5000HUA, Córdoba, Argentina.
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Shahani S, Behzadfar F, Jahani D, Ghasemi M, Shaki F. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of Nasturtium officinale involved in attenuation of gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity. Toxicol Mech Methods 2016; 27:107-114. [DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2016.1258748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Somayeh Shahani
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Immunogenetics Research center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Sabiu S, O'Neill FH, Ashafa AOT. Membrane Stabilization and Detoxification of Acetaminophen-Mediated Oxidative Onslaughts in the Kidneys of Wistar Rats by Standardized Fraction of Zea mays L. (Poaceae), Stigma maydis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2016; 2016:2046298. [PMID: 27579048 PMCID: PMC4992545 DOI: 10.1155/2016/2046298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2016] [Accepted: 05/22/2016] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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This study evaluated membrane stabilization and detoxification potential of ethyl acetate fraction of Zea mays L., Stigma maydis in acetaminophen-induced oxidative onslaughts in the kidneys of Wistar rats. Nephrotoxic rats were orally pre- and posttreated with the fraction and vitamin C for 14 days. Kidney function, antioxidative and histological analyses were thereafter evaluated. The acetaminophen-mediated significant elevations in the serum concentrations of creatinine, urea, uric acid, sodium, potassium, and tissue levels of oxidized glutathione, protein-oxidized products, lipid peroxidized products, and fragmented DNA were dose-dependently assuaged in the fraction-treated animals. The fraction also markedly improved creatinine clearance rate, glutathione, and calcium concentrations as well as activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione reductase, and glutathione peroxidase in the nephrotoxic rats. These improvements may be attributed to the antioxidative and membrane stabilization activities of the fraction. The observed effects compared favorably with that of vitamin C and are informative of the fraction's ability to prevent progression of renal pathological conditions and preserve kidney functions as evidently supported by the histological analysis. Although the effects were prominently exhibited in the fraction-pretreated groups, the overall data from the present findings suggest that the fraction could prevent or extenuate acetaminophen-mediated oxidative renal damage via fortification of antioxidant defense mechanisms.
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- S. Sabiu
- Phytomedicine and Phytopharmacology Research Group, Department of Plant Sciences, University of the Free State, QwaQwa Campus, Phuthaditjhaba 9866, South Africa
- Department of Microbial, Biochemical, and Food Biotechnology, University of the Free State, Nelson Mandela Drive, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein 9301, South Africa
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- Department of Microbial, Biochemical, and Food Biotechnology, University of the Free State, Nelson Mandela Drive, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein 9301, South Africa
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- Phytomedicine and Phytopharmacology Research Group, Department of Plant Sciences, University of the Free State, QwaQwa Campus, Phuthaditjhaba 9866, South Africa
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Plačková P, Šála M, Šmídková M, Dejmek M, Hřebabecký H, Nencka R, Thibaut HJ, Neyts J, Mertlíková-Kaiserová H. 9-Norbornyl-6-chloropurine (NCP) induces cell death through GSH depletion-associated ER stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. Free Radic Biol Med 2016; 97:223-235. [PMID: 27288283 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2016.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2016] [Revised: 06/03/2016] [Accepted: 06/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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UNLABELLED 9-Norbornyl-6-chloropurine (NCP) is a representative of a series of antienteroviral bicycle derivatives with selective cytotoxicity towards leukemia cell lines. In this work we explored the mechanism of the antileukemic activity of NCP in T-cell lymphoblast cells (CCRF-CEM). Specifically, we searched for a potential link between its ability to induce cell death on the one hand and to modulate intracellular glutathione (GSH) that is necessary to its metabolic transformation via glutathione-S-transferase on the other hand. We have observed that GSH levels decreased rapidly in NCP-treated cells. Despite a complete regeneration following 24h of incubation with NCP, this profound drop in cellular GSH content triggered ER stress, ROS production and lipid peroxidation leading to the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP). These events induced concentration-dependent cell cycle arrest in G2/M phase and apoptosis. Both MMP loss and apoptosis were reversed by sulfhydryl-containing compounds (GSH, N-acetyl-l-cysteine). Furthermore, we have also shown that NCP-induced GSH decrease activated the Nrf2 pathway and its downstream targets NAD(P)H quinone oxidoreductase (NQO-1) and glutamate cysteine ligase modifier subunit (GCLm), thus explaining the fast restoration of GSH pool and ROS decrease. Importantly, we confirmed that the cell death-inducing properties of the compounds were co-dependent on their ability to diminish cellular GSH level by analyzing the relationships between the GSH-depleting potency and cytotoxicity in a series of other norbornylpurine analogs. Altogether, the results demonstrated that in CCRF-CEM cells NCP triggered apoptosis through GSH depletion-associated oxidative and ER stress and mitochondrial depolarization.
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- Pavla Plačková
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i., 166 10 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i., 166 10 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i., 166 10 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i., 166 10 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i., 166 10 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i., 166 10 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, KU Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, BE-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, KU Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, BE-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i., 166 10 Prague 6, Czech Republic.
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Oktem F, Yilmaz HR, Ozguner F, Olgar S, Ayata A, Uzare E, Uz E. Methotrexate-induced renal oxidative stress in rats: the role of a novel antioxidant caffeic acid phenethyl ester. Toxicol Ind Health 2016; 22:241-7. [PMID: 16924955 DOI: 10.1191/0748233706th265oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The exact mechanisms of methotrexate-induced renal toxicity have not yet been determined. However, several hypotheses have been put forward, including oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (Caffeic Ester), a novel antioxidant, on methotrexate-induced renal oxidative stress in rats. Nineteen adult male rats were equally divided into three experimental groups as follows: control group, methotrexate-treated group, and methotrexate-/Caffeic Ester-treated group. A single dose of methotrexate (20 mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally (ip). Caffeic Ester (10 mmol/kg) was administered ip, once daily for seven days. Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels (an index of lipid peroxidation) were used as a marker of oxidative stress-induced renal injury. Similarly, the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) were determined to evaluate the changes of antioxidant status in renal tissue. Methotrexate administration to control rats increased MDA levels (PB < 0.0001), but decreased SOD, CAT and GSH-Px activities in renal tissue (PB < 0.0001). Caffeic Ester-/methotrexate treatment caused a significant decrease in MDA levels (PB < 0.001), and caused an increase in SOD, CAT and GSH-Px activities when compared with methotrexate treatment alone (PB < 0.001, < 0.05, < 0.0001, respectively). In conclusion, methotrexate leads to a reduction in antioxidant enzymatic defense capacity and causes lipid peroxidation in renal tissue. Similarly, Caffeic Ester exhibits protective effects on methotrexate-induced renal oxidative impairment in rats.
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- Faruk Oktem
- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, School of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, 32260 Isparta, Turkey.
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Sepand MR, Ghahremani MH, Razavi-Azarkhiavi K, Aghsami M, Rajabi J, Keshavarz-Bahaghighat H, Soodi M. Ellagic acid confers protection against gentamicin-induced oxidative damage, mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis-related nephrotoxicity. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 68:1222-32. [PMID: 27364420 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2015] [Accepted: 05/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the possible protective effect of ellagic acid (EA) against gentamicin (GEN)-induced nephrotoxicity using biochemical, molecular and histopathological approaches. METHODS Rats (n = 24) were divided into four groups: control, GEN (100 mg/kg, i.p.), EA (10 mg/kg, p.o.) and GEN plus EA. The regimes were administered for 10 successive days. 24 h after last treatment, kidney and blood samples were collected. KEY FINDINGS Ellagic acid treatment significantly reduced plasma creatinine and urea levels, which were initially increased due to GEN administration. Also, EA significantly ameliorated oxidative stress markers including lipid peroxidation, catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme activity as well as glutathione (GSH) content in kidney tissue. Activation of caspase-3 and increase in the ratio of Bcl-2/Bax expression observed in GEN-treated group were significantly ameliorated by EA treatment. EA also protected GEN-induced mitochondrial damages as indicated by decreasing the mitochondrial ROS content, preventing of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) loss, reducing mitochondrial swelling and decreasing cytochrome c release. In addition, histopathological findings revealed that EA ameliorates GEN-induced kidney injury. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that EA treatment attenuates GEN-induced nephrotoxicity, which may be ascribed to its antioxidant and anti-apoptotic properties.
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- Mohammad Reza Sepand
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Pérez-Ramírez IF, Enciso-Moreno JA, Guevara-González RG, Gallegos-Corona MA, Loarca-Piña G, Reynoso-Camacho R. Modulation of renal dysfunction by Smilax cordifolia and Eryngium carlinae , and their effect on kidney proteome in obese rats. J Funct Foods 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2015.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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El-Kashef DH, El-Kenawi AE, Suddek GM, Salem HA. Protective effect of allicin against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Int Immunopharmacol 2015; 29:679-686. [PMID: 26391062 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2015.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2015] [Revised: 08/15/2015] [Accepted: 09/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In this study, the modulator effect of allicin on the oxidative nephrotoxicity of gentamicin in the kidneys of rats was investigated by determining indices of lipid peroxidation and the activities of antioxidant enzymes, as well as by histological analyses. Furthermore, the effect of allicin on gentamicin induced hypersensitivity of urinary bladder rings to ACh was estimated. Twenty-four male Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into three groups, control, gentamicin (100mg/kg, i.p.) and gentamicin+allicin (50mg/kg, orally). At the end of the study, all rats were sacrificed and then urine, blood samples and kidneys were taken. Gentamicin administration caused a severe nephrotoxicity as evidenced by an elevated kidney/body weight ratio, serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and proteinuria with a reduction in serum albumin and creatinine clearance as compared with control group. In addition, a significant increase in renal contents of malondialdehyde (MDA), myeloperoxidase (MPO), nitric oxide (NOx) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) concomitantly with a significant decrease in renal reduced glutathione (GSH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities was detected upon gentamicin injection. Exposure to gentamicin increased the sensitivity of isolated urinary bladder rings to ACh and induced acute renal tubular epithelial cells necrosis. Administration of allicin significantly decreased kidney/body weight ratio, serum creatinine, LDH, renal MDA, MPO, NOx and TNF-α while it significantly increased creatinine clearance, renal GSH content and renal SOD activity when compared to gentamicin-treated group. Additionally, allicin significantly reduced the responses of isolated bladder rings to ACh and ameliorated tissue morphology as evidenced by histological evaluation. Our study indicates that allicin exerted protection against structural and functional damage induced by gentamicin possibly due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties in addition to its ability to retaining nitric oxide level.
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- Dalia H El-Kashef
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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El-Kashef DH, El-Kenawi AE, Suddek GM, Salem HA. Flavocoxid attenuates gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2015; 388:1305-15. [DOI: 10.1007/s00210-015-1164-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2015] [Accepted: 08/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Samarghandian S, Azimi-Nezhad M, Mehrad-Majd H, Mirhafez SR. Thymoquinone Ameliorates Acute Renal Failure in Gentamicin-Treated Adult Male Rats. Pharmacology 2015. [DOI: 10.1159/000436975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Subramanian P, Anandan R, Jayapalan JJ, Hashim OH. Hesperidin protects gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity via Nrf2/HO-1 signaling and inhibits inflammation mediated by NF-κB in rats. J Funct Foods 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2014.12.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Nuransoy A, Beytur A, Polat A, Samdanci E, Sagir M, Parlakpinar H. Protective effect of sitagliptin against renal ischemia reperfusion injury in rats. Ren Fail 2015; 37:687-93. [DOI: 10.3109/0886022x.2015.1010991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Fouad AA, Albuali WH, Zahran A, Gomaa W. Protective effect of naringenin against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2014; 38:420-429. [PMID: 25128772 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2014.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2014] [Revised: 07/19/2014] [Accepted: 07/24/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The protective effect of naringenin, a flavonoid compound isolated from citrus fruits, was investigated against nephrotoxicity induced by gentamicin (80mgkg(-1)/day, i.p., for eight days) in rats. Naringenin treatment (50mgkg(-1)/day, p.o.) was administered for eight days, starting on the same day of gentamicin administration. Gentamicin caused significant elevations of serum creatinine, and kidney tissue levels of malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, and interleukin-8, and a significant decrease in renal glutathione peroxidase activity. Naringenin treatment significantly ameliorated the changes in the measured biochemical parameters resulted from gentamicin administration. Also, naringenin markedly attenuated the histopathological renal tissue injury observed with gentamicin. Immunohistochemical examinations showed that naringenin significantly reduced the gentamicin-induced expression of kidney injury molecule-1, vascular endothelial growth factor, inducible nitric oxide synthase, and caspase-9, and increased survivin expression in the kidney tissue. It was concluded that naringenin, through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, may represent a therapeutic option to protect against gentamicin nephrotoxicity.
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- Amr A Fouad
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology Division, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nephrology Division, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Liu CT, Periasamy S, Chang CC, Mo FE, Liu MY. Sesame Oil Therapeutically Ameliorates Cardiac Hypertrophy by Regulating Hypokalemia in Hypertensive Rats. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2014; 38:750-757. [DOI: 10.1177/0148607113491781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023]
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health
- Research Center for Environment and Occupational Health and Preventive Medicine
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health
- Research Center for Environment and Occupational Health and Preventive Medicine
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, National Cheng Kung University, College of Medicine, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health
- Research Center for Environment and Occupational Health and Preventive Medicine
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Caffeic acid phenethyl ester as a protective agent against nephrotoxicity and/or oxidative kidney damage: a detailed systematic review. ScientificWorldJournal 2014; 2014:561971. [PMID: 25003138 PMCID: PMC4065767 DOI: 10.1155/2014/561971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2014] [Revised: 05/10/2014] [Accepted: 05/16/2014] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), an active component of propolis, has been attracting the attention of different medical and pharmaceutical disciplines in recent years because of its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, cytotoxic, antiviral, antifungal, and antineoplastic properties. One of the most studied organs for the effects of CAPE is the kidney, particularly in the capacity of this ester to decrease the nephrotoxicity induced by several drugs and the oxidative injury after ischemia/reperfusion (I/R). In this review, we summarized and critically evaluated the current knowledge regarding the protective effect of CAPE in nephrotoxicity induced by several special medicines such as cisplatin, doxorubicin, cyclosporine, gentamycin, methotrexate, and other causes leading to oxidative renal injury, namely, I/R models and senility.
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Ingale KG, Thakurdesai PA, Vyawahare NS. Protective effect of Hygrophila spinosa against cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Indian J Pharmacol 2014; 45:232-6. [PMID: 23833364 PMCID: PMC3696292 DOI: 10.4103/0253-7613.111909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2012] [Revised: 08/20/2012] [Accepted: 02/26/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective: To evaluate the nephroprotective effect of methanolic extract of Hygrophila spinosa (HSME) (Acanthaceae) in (CP)-induced acute renal failure in rats. Materials and Methods: HSME (250 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg body weight), were administered orally to male wistar albino rats.CP was used to induce acute renal failure. The parameters studied included blood urea and serum creatinine and malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and GSH peroxidase activities. Histopathological examination was also carried out. Results: The results revealed that HSME pretreatment signiûcantly reduced blood urea and serum creatinine levels elevated by CP administration. Furthermore, HSME signiûcantly attenuated CP-induced increase in MDA and decrease in reduced GSH, and CAT and SOD and GSH peroxidase activities in renal cortical homogenates. Additionally, histopathological examination showed that HSME markedly ameliorated CP-induced renal tubular necrosis. Conclusion: The results indicate that the aerial parts of H. spinosa are endowed with nephroprotective activity.
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- Kundan G Ingale
- Department of Pharmacology, AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Pune; KYDSCT's College of Pharmacy, Sakegaon, Bhusawal, India
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Kadir FA, Kassim NM, Abdulla MA, Yehye WA. Effect of oral administration of ethanolic extract of Vitex negundo on thioacetamide-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2013; 13:294. [PMID: 24499255 PMCID: PMC4028978 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-13-294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2013] [Accepted: 10/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Oxidative stress due to abnormal induction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) molecules is believed to be involved in the etiology of many diseases. Evidences suggest that ROS is involved in nephrotoxicity through frequent exposure to industrial toxic agents such as thioacetamide (TAA). The current investigation was designed to explore the possible protective effects of the leaves of Vitex negundo(VN) extract against TAA-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. METHODS Twenty four Sprague Dawleyrats were divided into four groups: (A) Normal control, (B) TAA (0.03% w/v in drinking water), (C) VN100 (VN 100 mg/kg + TAA) and (D) VN300 (VN 300 mg/kg + TAA). Blood urea and serum creatinine levels were measured,supraoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels of renal tissue were assayed. Histopathological analysis together with the oxidative stress nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase p22phox in kidney sections were examined in all experimental groups. RESULTS Blood urea and serum creatinine levels were increased in TAA group as a result of the nephrotoxicity compared to the VN100 and VN300 groups where, the levels were significantly decreased (p < 0.05). Renal MDA level was significantly decreased (p < 0.05) in the VN-treated groups with increased CAT and SOD activities compared to the TAA group. Light microscopic examination of renal tissues stained by H&E stain and Masson's Trichrome for TAA-treated groups revealed severe histopathological changes, whereas specimens obtained from VN-treated groups showed only mild changes. These findings were supported by immunohistochemical results. CONCLUSIONS VN extract acts as a natural potent antioxidant to prevent ongoing TAA-induced nephrotoxicity in rats, both biochemically and morphologically.
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- Farkaad A Kadir
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, (NANOCAT), University of Malaya, Block 3A, Institute of Postgraduate Studies Building, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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