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Lu J, Guan S, Luo J, Yuan J, Yan J, Yang C, Tong Q. Levels of oxidative stress in patients with neoadjuvant chemotherapy for gastric cancer: correlation with treatment response. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1192192. [PMID: 37274227 PMCID: PMC10233062 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1192192] [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: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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Objective The intent of this study was to investigate the relationship between oxidative stress and treatment response in gastric cancer patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Methods Blood samples from 108 patients and 108 healthy subjects were collected, and all patients were enrolled in SOX chemotherapy. The patients received four cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Blood samples were collected to determine oxidative stress levels at baseline prior to beginning chemotherapy, and at the end of cycles 2 and 4. The patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy were followed up for several months to years. A survival curve was created according to the follow-up information from the patients. In addition, the correlation between oxidative stress level and treatment effect was evaluated and ROC curves were plotted according to the final collected data. Results Compared with the normal group, the levels of the antioxidant index decreased while the peroxide index increased in the patients. Conversely, when patients were compared before and after chemotherapy, the antioxidant index increased but the peroxide index decreased. Furthermore, the antioxidant index increased in the response group while the peroxide index decreased in the non-response group. Conclusion Patients with an increased antioxidant index after chemotherapy have good treatment responsiveness. These indicators can also be used as predictors to judge the patients' response to chemotherapy.
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- Jiatong Lu
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery I Section, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- 93868 Troop of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery I Section, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Sixth Hospital of Wuhan, The Affiliated Hospital of Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery I Section, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery I Section, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery I Section, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery I Section, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Kabil MF, Mahmoud MY, Bakr AF, Zaafar D, El-Sherbiny IM. Switching indication of PEGylated lipid nanocapsules-loaded with rolapitant and deferasirox against breast cancer: Enhanced in-vitro and in-vivo cytotoxicity. Life Sci 2022; 305:120731. [PMID: 35753435 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Breast cancer (BC) is considered the leading cause of mortality and morbidity among adult women worldwide, and it is associated with many genetic or hormonal factors. Despite the advanced therapeutic and theranostic strategies for BC treatment, cancer metastasis and relapse are often observed among patients which lead to therapeutic failure. Accordingly, among the repositioned medication against BC proliferation is neurokinin receptor antagonists and iron chelating agents especially rolapitant HCl (RP) and deferasirox (DFO). However, RP and DFO are classified as class II with low aqueous solubility. Both drugs were nanoformulated into PEGylated lipid nanocapsules (LNCs) for enhancing their aqueous solubility and augmenting their efficacy. RP-LNCs, DFO-LNCs and their combinations were evaluated according to particle size (PS), zeta potential, polydispersity index (PDI) and surface morphology. Importantly, the antitumor effect of these novel molecules and their nanoforms was evaluated against the suppression of Ehrlich Ascites tumor model using female mice. Results revealed that RP-LNCs, DFO-LNCs and RP/DFO-LNCs exerted PS from 45.23 ± 3.54 to 60.1 ± 3.32 nm with PDI around 0.20 which indicates homogenous particles distribution. Also, RP-LNCs, DFO-LNCs and RP/DFO-LNCs displayed surface charges of +16.6 ± 6.9, -13.3 ± 5.82 and - 20.2 ± 5.40 mV, respectively. The obtained LNCs conferred a high potent cytotoxic effect against MCF7 cancer cells as compared to parent drugs, with IC50 of 10.86 ± 0.89, 3.34 ± 0.99 and 2.24 ± 0.97 μg/mL for RP-LNCs, DFO-LNCs and RP/DFO-LNCs, respectively. The in-vivo pharmacodynamics effect of the developed nano-formulations showed superior antitumor effect for the individual drugs rather than their combinations as compared to the control group. The current study confirmed the potential of RP and DFO nanoforms as promising therapeutic agents for BC treatment.
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- Mohamed Fawzi Kabil
- Nanomedicine Lab, Center for Materials Science, Zewail City of Science and Technology, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Modern University for Technology and Information, Cairo, Egypt
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Center for Materials Science, Zewail City of Science and Technology, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt.
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Sherif DA, Makled MN, Suddek GM. The HIV reverse transcriptase Inhibitor Tenofovir suppressed DMH/HFD-induced colorectal cancer in Wistar rats. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2021; 35:940-954. [PMID: 33829539 DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Colon rectal cancer (CRC) is the second commonest malignancy in developed countries and a significant cause of mortality. Tenofovir reportedly reduces the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma and interferes with cell cycle and cell proliferation. The current study investigated the potential antitumor effect of tenofovir against experimentally induced CRC. CRC was induced by 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH, 20 mg/kg, once a week) and high-fat diet (HFD) in Wistar rats. Rats received tenofovir at a dose of 25 or 50 mg/kg (i.p.) for 24 weeks. Tenofovir-25 failed to significantly decrease the total number of dysplasia, adenoma and adenocarcinoma and to improve histopathological changes; however, tenofovir-50 resulted in no tumors seen in the colon lumen and a significant decrease in the total number of dysplasia and no adenoma or adenocarcinoma observed compared to DMH/HFD group. Tenofovir-25 failed to attenuate DMH/HFD-induced cell proliferation, whereas tenofovir-50 significantly decreased cell proliferation revealed by the decreased PCNA expression. Tenofovir-25 also failed to attenuate DMH/HFD-induced oxidative stress, whereas tenofovir-50 significantly attenuated oxidative stress as indicated by the decreased MDA concentration and SOD activity along with the increased GSH concentrations. Moreover, tenofovir-50 decreased Bcl-2 and cyclin D1 expressions in colon tissues compared with DMH/HFD group. Tenofovir-50 also significantly decreased INF-ɤ concentration in colon tissues. These findings suggest that the high dose of tenofovir (50 mg/kg) has antitumor potential against DMH/HFD-induced CRC, which might be mediated through the inhibition of cell proliferation, oxidative stress, and inflammation.
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- Dana A Sherif
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.,Clinical Pharmacy Department, Gastrointestinal Surgery Center (GISC), 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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Seiwerth S, Milavic M, Vukojevic J, Gojkovic S, Krezic I, Vuletic LB, Pavlov KH, Petrovic A, Sikiric S, Vranes H, Prtoric A, Zizek H, Durasin T, Dobric I, Staresinic M, Strbe S, Knezevic M, Sola M, Kokot A, Sever M, Lovric E, Skrtic A, Blagaic AB, Sikiric P. Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 and Wound Healing. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:627533. [PMID: 34267654 PMCID: PMC8275860 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.627533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Significance: The antiulcer peptide, stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 (previously employed in ulcerative colitis and multiple sclerosis trials, no reported toxicity (LD1 not achieved)), is reviewed, focusing on the particular skin wound therapy, incisional/excisional wound, deep burns, diabetic ulcers, and alkali burns, which may be generalized to the other tissues healing. Recent Advances: BPC 157 has practical applicability (given alone, with the same dose range, and same equipotent routes of application, regardless the injury tested). Critical Issues: By simultaneously curing cutaneous and other tissue wounds (colocutaneous, gastrocutaneous, esophagocutaneous, duodenocutaneous, vesicovaginal, and rectovaginal) in rats, the potency of BPC 157 is evident. Healing of the wounds is accomplished by resolution of vessel constriction, the primary platelet plug, the fibrin mesh which acts to stabilize the platelet plug, and resolution of the clot. Thereby, BPC 157 is effective in wound healing much like it is effective in counteracting bleeding disorders, produced by amputation, and/or anticoagulants application. Likewise, BPC 157 may prevent and/or attenuate or eliminate, thus, counteract both arterial and venous thrombosis. Then, confronted with obstructed vessels, there is circumvention of the occlusion, which may be the particular action of BPC 157 in ischemia/reperfusion. Future Directions: BPC 157 rapidly increases various genes expression in rat excision skin wound. This would define the healing in the other tissues, that is, gastrointestinal tract, tendon, ligament, muscle, bone, nerve, spinal cord, cornea (maintained transparency), and blood vessels, seen with BPC 157 therapy.
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- Sven Seiwerth
- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, School of Medicine Osijek, University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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Serum malondialdehyde (MDA) level as a potential biomarker of cancer progression for patients with bladder cancer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 58:146-152. [PMID: 32364521 DOI: 10.2478/rjim-2020-0008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Bladder cancer is the most common malignancy involving the urinary system. Recent research tends to emphasize the role of oxidative stress products in the carcinogenesis of bladder cancer. The level of oxidative stress can be measured by assessing the MDA levels. This study aimed to evaluate serum MDA levels in patients with bladder cancer, as well as to determine its potential role as a biomarker in the diagnosis of the disease and progression risk considerations. METHODS The study was designed as a cross-sectional study and included 90 patients, divided into three groups with 30 patients each: Ta, T1and T2-T4 group, based on histopathological findings after transurethral resection of the tumor. The control group included 30 healthy volunteers. MDA level was determined using the spectrophotometric method. RESULTS Serum MDA level in patients with bladder cancer [0.86 (0.78-1.05) μmol/L] was significantly higher than the serum MDA level in control group [0.70 (0.69-0.72) μmol/L] (p < 0.001). Serum MDA level in Ta group [0.73 (0.70-1.05) μmol/L], T1 group [0.85 (0.80-1.12) μmol/L] and in T2-T4 group [0.91 (0.84-1.04) μmol/L] was significantly higher than the serum MDA level in control group [0.70 (0.69-0.72) μmol/L] (p < 0.01). MDA level in T1 and T2-T4 group was significantly higher than the MDA level in Ta group (p < 0.01). No significant difference was observed in MDA level between T1 and T2-T4 group (p = NS). A statistically significant positive correlation was found between tumor size and serum MDA level in patients with bladder cancer (rho = 0.254 p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS The results of the present study suggest that MDA serum level might play a significant role as a biomarker in the diagnosis of bladder cancer, as well as in the monitoring of its progression.
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The chemopreventive effect of thymol against dimethylhydrazine and/or high fat diet-induced colon cancer in rats: Relevance to NF-κB. Life Sci 2021; 274:119335. [PMID: 33713663 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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AIM Evaluating the possible protective effect of thymol as an approach against 1,2 N,N-dimethylhydrazine and/or high-fat diet (HFD)-induced colon cancer. MAIN METHODS Adult male Wistar rats were divided into 7 groups, namely a normal control group, colon cancer groups received DMH (40 mg/kg i.p., twice weekly), 20% HFD and DMH/HFD, thymol (20 mg/kg/day, p.o.), thymol/DMH and thymol/DMH/HFD (treatment of all groups continued for 16 weeks). KEY FINDINGS Thymol significantly reduced the elevated serum levels of colon related tumor markers carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) as well as the apoptotic marker, caspase-3 compared with the colon cancer group. In addition, it mitigated colonic tissue oxidative stress markers and inflammatory mediators. Moreover, the histopathological study revealed reduction of mucous secretion with elongated nuclei, frequent mitotic figures, focal nuclear stratification, mild interstitial edema, and markedly dilated congested blood vessels, aberrant crypt foci (ACF); adenoma with moderate to severe dysplasia of colon corrected by thymol treatment. SIGNIFICANCE The administration of thymol had a promising preclinical protective efficacy and could be considered as a new strategy for the prophylaxis from colon cancer in clinical practices.
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Alpinia zerumbet (Pers.): Food and Medicinal Plant with Potential In Vitro and In Vivo Anti-Cancer Activities. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24132495. [PMID: 31288458 PMCID: PMC6651078 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24132495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2019] [Revised: 06/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background/Aim: Plants play an important role in anti-cancer drug discovery, therefore, the current study aimed to evaluate the biological activity of Alpinia zerumbet (A. zerumbet) flowers. Methods: The phytochemical and biological criteria of A. zerumbet were in vitro investigated as well as in mouse xenograft model. Results: A. zerumbet extracts, specially CH2Cl2 and MeOH extracts, exhibited the highest potent anti-tumor activity against Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) cells. The most active CH2Cl2 extract was subjected to bioassay-guided fractionation leading to isolatation of the naturally occurring 5,6-dehydrokawain (DK) which was characterized by IR, MS, 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR. A. zerumbet extracts, specially MeOH and CH2Cl2 extracts, exhibited significant inhibitory activity towards tumor volume (TV). Furthermore, A. zerumbet extracts declined the high level of malonaldehyde (MDA) as well as elevated the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) in liver tissue homogenate. Moreover, DK showed anti-proliferative action on different human cancer cell lines. The recorded IC50 values against breast carcinoma (MCF-7), liver carcinoma (Hep-G2) and larynx carcinoma cells (HEP-2) were 3.08, 6.8, and 8.7 µg/mL, respectively. Conclusion: Taken together, these findings open the door for further investigations in order to explore the potential medicinal properties of A. zerumbet.
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El-Far M, Salah N, Essam A, Abd El-Azim A, Karam M, El-Sherbiny IM. Potential anticancer activity and mechanism of action of nanoformulated curcumin in experimental Ehrlich ascites carcinoma-bearing animals. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2019; 14:553-573. [PMID: 30810086 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2018-0298] [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] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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AIM To study the potential use of nanoformulations of curcumin (CUR); CUR-loaded pluronic nanomicelles (CURnp1), and CUR-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles (CURnp2) as antitumor agents in Ehrlich ascites carcinoma-bearing animals, and their mechanism of action. MATERIALS & METHODS CURnp1 and CURnp2 were prepared, characterized and tested against Ehrlich ascites carcinoma-bearing mice. Superoxide dismutase, catalase (CAT), glutathione, malondialdehyde, histopathological, immunohistochemical studies, cell cycle and caspase-3 were investigated. RESULTS & CONCLUSION CURnp1 destroyed tumors via increasing superoxide dismutase, CAT and glutathione, decreasing malondialdehyde through inducing apoptosis by decreasing Ki-67 and Bcl2 expression and activating caspase-3 leading to inhibition of proliferation and cell cycle arrest with progression at G1/S phase. The study demonstrated for the first time superiority of CURnp1 over native CUR and CURnp2 as anticancer agents.
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- Mohamed El-Far
- Biochemistry Division, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, 35516, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Division, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, 35516, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Division, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, 35516, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, 35516, Egypt
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- Center of Materials Science, Zewail City of Science & Technology, 6th October City, 12578 Giza, Egypt
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- Center of Materials Science, Zewail City of Science & Technology, 6th October City, 12578 Giza, Egypt
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Li C, Cheng L, Wu H, He P, Zhang Y, Yang Y, Chen J, Chen M. Activation of the KEAP1‑NRF2‑ARE signaling pathway reduces oxidative stress in Hep2 cells. Mol Med Rep 2018; 18:2541-2550. [PMID: 30015918 PMCID: PMC6102741 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2018.9288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2017] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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At present there are no studies investigating the effects of the kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1)-nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2)-antioxidant response element (ARE) signaling pathway on Hep2 cell line. The present study aimed to investigate this topic through knockdown of the KEAP1 gene. A stable Hep2 cell line specifically silencing the human KEAP1 gene was initially constructed. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) was added to the culture medium at various concentrations for various durations to interact with the short hairpin (sh)KEAP1-transfected Hep2 cells. Subsequently, the gene and protein expression levels of KEAP1, NRF2, NAD(P)H quinone oxidoreductase1 (NQO1) and heme oxygenase 1 (HO1) in experimental and control cells were measured by reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction and western blotting, respectively. Furthermore, the viability and apoptotic rate of the shKEAP1-transfected Hep2 cells were detected by a Cell Counting-Kit 8 assay and flow cytometry, respectively. In the shKEAP1 Hep2 cell line, the mRNA and protein expression levels of NRF2, NQO1 and HO1 were markedly higher compared with the scramble control-transfected Hep2 and parent Hep2 cell lines. Immunofluorescence staining indicated that NRF2 was primarily located in the cytoplasm of scHep2 and parent Hep2 cell lines, but was present in the nuclei and cytoplasm of the shKEAP1 Hep2 cell line, where it translocates into the nuclei in response to H2O2. Following knockdown of the KEAP1 gene Hep2 cells, the apoptosis rates were 31.8 and 45.3% in scHep2 cells at 0.1 and 0.25 mmol/l H2O2 respectively and 14.1 and 27.9% in shKEAP1 cells. The present study indicated that the KEAP1-NRF2-ARE signaling pathway may exhibit an antioxidative effect within Hep2 cells and may be used for clinical treatment of cancer.
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- Changjiang Li
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Key Clinical Disciplines of Otorhinolaryngology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, P.R. China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Key Clinical Disciplines of Otorhinolaryngology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, P.R. China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Key Clinical Disciplines of Otorhinolaryngology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, P.R. China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Key Clinical Disciplines of Otorhinolaryngology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, P.R. China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, P.R. China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Key Clinical Disciplines of Otorhinolaryngology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, P.R. China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Key Clinical Disciplines of Otorhinolaryngology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, P.R. China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Key Clinical Disciplines of Otorhinolaryngology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, P.R. China
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Hendek MK, Şenses F, Kisa Ü, Aksoy N, Tekin U. Is the Level of Nitric Oxide in the Dental Follicular Tissues of Impacted Third Molars With a History of Recurrent Pericoronitis a True Marker of Oxidative Stress? J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017; 75:2058-2062. [PMID: 28495408 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2017.03.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2016] [Revised: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 03/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Nitric oxide (NO) is an indicator of oxidative stress in several tissues. Its role in dental follicular (DF) tissues of impacted third molars with a history of recurrent pericoronitis is not well elucidated. The present study compared NO levels between inflamed and noninflamed DF tissues of impacted third molars with a history of recurrent pericoronitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was designed. The study sample included inflamed DF tissues (test group) with certain local inflammatory symptoms, such as pain, tenderness, swelling, and erythema and noninflamed DF tissues (control group) without local inflammatory symptoms of impacted mandibular third molars. Each patient contributed only 1 specimen to the samples. All tissues samples were biochemically investigated for NO levels as an indicator of oxidative stress. The primary predictor variable was inflammatory status; secondary predictor variables were age and gender. The primary outcome variable was NO level. Descriptive and comparative analyses were conducted. RESULTS The test group consisted of 57 patients (28 men, 29 women; mean age, 23.28 ± 5.16 yr) and the control group consisted of 57 patients (30 men, 27 women; mean age, 23.02 ± 5.42 yr). No relevant intergroup differences were noted for demographic findings such as age and gender. NO levels were significantly higher in inflamed DF tissues of impacted third molars than in noninflamed DF tissues (P < .05). CONCLUSION Results of this study showed that NO might be used as an indicator of oxidative stress and the necessity to remove impacted mandibular third molars with a history of recurrent pericoronitis.
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- Meltem Karsiyaka Hendek
- Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey.
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- Doctor, Atasehir Oral and Dental Health Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey
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- Doctor, Department of Biochemistry, Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey
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Cyclophosphamide induced stomach and duodenal lesions as a NO-system disturbance in rats: L-NAME, L-arginine, stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157. Inflammopharmacology 2017; 25:255-264. [PMID: 28255738 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-017-0330-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2016] [Accepted: 02/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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We revealed a new point with cyclophosphamide (150 mg/kg/day intraperitoneally for 7 days): we counteracted both rat stomach and duodenal ulcers and increased NO- and MDA-levels in these tissues. As a NO-system effect, BPC 157 therapy (10 µg/kg, 10 ng/kg, intraperitoneally once a day or in drinking water, till the sacrifice) attenuated the increased NO- and MDA-levels and nullified, in rats, severe cyclophosphamide-ulcers and even stronger stomach and duodenal lesions after cyclophosphamide + L-NAME (5 mg/kg intraperitoneally once a day). L-arginine (100 mg/kg intraperitoneally once a day not effective alone) led L-NAME-values only to the control values (cyclophosphamide + L-NAME + L-arginine-rats). Briefly, rats were sacrificed at 24 h after last administration on days 1, 2, 3, or 7, and assessment included sum of longest lesions diameters (mm) in the stomach and duodenum, oxidative stress by quantifying thiobarbituric acid reactivity as malondialdehyde equivalents (MDA), NO in stomach and duodenal tissue samples using the Griess reaction. All these parameters were highly exaggerated in rats who underwent cyclophosphamide treatment. We identified high MDA-tissue values, high NO-tissue values, ulcerogenic and beneficial potential in cyclophosphamide-L-NAME-L-arginine-BPC 157 relationships. This suggests that in cyclophosphamide damaged rats, NO excessive release generated by the inducible isozyme, damages the vascular wall and other tissue cells, especially in combination with reactive oxygen intermediates, while failing endothelial production and resulting in further aggravation by L-NAME which was inhibited by L-arginine. Finally, BPC 157, due to its special relations with NO-system, may both lessen increased MDA- and NO-tissues values and counteract effects of both cyclophosphamide and L-NAME on stomach and duodenal lesions.
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Datta M, Shaw EG, Lesser GJ, Case LD, Vitolins MZ, Schneider C, Frizzell B, Sullivan C, Lively M, Franzmann E, Hu JJ. A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Fruit and Vegetable Concentrates on Intermediate Biomarkers in Head and Neck Cancer. Integr Cancer Ther 2017; 17:115-123. [PMID: 28102098 PMCID: PMC5501769 DOI: 10.1177/1534735416684947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background. Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients are at an
increased risk for developing second primary tumors (SPTs). Diets rich in fruits
and vegetables (FVs) may lower HNC risk. FV concentrates may offer a potential
alternative to increasing FV intake. Methods. We conducted a
randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate whether Juice
PLUS+ (JP; a commercial product with multiple FV concentrates) has an effect on
p27 and Ki-67, biomarkers associated with the risk of SPTs. During 2004-2008, we
randomized 134 HNC patients to 12 weeks of JP (n = 72) or placebo (n = 62). Oral
cavity mucosal biopsies and whole blood were obtained at baseline and after 12
weeks. All participants were given the opportunity to receive JP for 5 years
following the end of the intervention period, and they were followed yearly for
the development of SPTs. Results. After 12 weeks, patients on
JP had significantly higher serum α-carotene (P = .009),
β-carotene (P < .0001), and lutein (P =
.003) but did not differ significantly in p27 (P = .23) or
Ki-67 (P = .95). JP use following the initial 12-week trial was
not significantly associated with SPT prevention. Conclusions.
Despite increased serum micronutrient levels, our results do not suggest a
clinical benefit of JP in HNC patients. Future studies should focus on longer
intervention periods and/or modified supplement formulations with demonstrated
chemopreventive properties.
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- 2 Wake Forest Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- 3 Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- 3 Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- 3 Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- 3 Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- 5 University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Saxena A, Fayad R, Kaur K, Truman S, Greer J, Carson JA, Chanda A. Dietary selenium protects adiponectin knockout mice against chronic inflammation induced colon cancer. Cancer Biol Ther 2017; 18:257-267. [PMID: 28045589 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2016.1276130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Selenium (Se) is an essential dietary micronutrient that has been examined for protection against different types of cancers including colon cancer. Despite an established inverse association between Se and chronic inflammation induced colon cancer (CICC), the mechanistic understanding of Se's protective effects requires additional in-vivo studies using preclinical animal models of CICC. Adiponectin (APN) is an adipocytokine that is protective against CICC as well. However, its role in the anti-mutagenic effects of the Se-diet remains unknown. To address this knowledge gap, here we examine the ability of dietary Se in reducing CICC in APN knockout mice (KO) and its wild-type C57BL/6. CICC was induced with the colon cancer agent 1,2 dimethyl hydrazine (DMH) along with dextran sodium sulfate (DSS). Se-enhanced diet increased selenoproteins, Gpx-1 and Gpx-2, in the colon tissues, thereby reducing oxidative stress. Se-mediated reduction of CICC was evident from the histopathological studies in both mouse models. In both mice, reduction in inflammation and tumorigenesis associated well with reduced p65 phosphorylation and elevated 53 phosphorylation. Finally, we show that in both models Se-administration promotes goblet cell differentiation with a concomitant increase in the levels of associated proteins, Muc-2 and Math-1. Our findings suggest that Se's protection against CICC involves both colonic epithelial protection and anti-tumor effects that are independent of APN.
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- Arpit Saxena
- a Department of Exercise Science , Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina , Columbia , SC , USA
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- a Department of Exercise Science , Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina , Columbia , SC , USA.,b Center for Colon Cancer Research, University of South Carolina , Columbia , SC , USA
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- a Department of Exercise Science , Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina , Columbia , SC , USA
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- a Department of Exercise Science , Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina , Columbia , SC , USA
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- a Department of Exercise Science , Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina , Columbia , SC , USA
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- a Department of Exercise Science , Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina , Columbia , SC , USA.,b Center for Colon Cancer Research, University of South Carolina , Columbia , SC , USA
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- b Center for Colon Cancer Research, University of South Carolina , Columbia , SC , USA.,c Department of Environmental Health Science , Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina , Columbia , SC , USA
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Shahid A, Ali R, Ali N, Hasan SK, Rashid S, Majed F, Sultana S. Attenuation of genotoxicity, oxidative stress, apoptosis and inflammation by rutin in benzo(a)pyrene exposed lungs of mice: plausible role of NF-κB, TNF-α and Bcl-2. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2016; 13:17-29. [PMID: 26829483 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2015-0078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2015] [Accepted: 10/29/2015] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Benzo(a)pyrene [B(a)P] is an environmental contaminant and potential carcinogenic agent that causes lung injuries which leads to lung cancer. Rutin, a well-known flavonoid present in various natural sources, possesses biological activities such as anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effects of rutin against B(a)P-induced genotoxicity, oxidative stress, apoptosis and inflammation in Swiss albino mice. METHODS Pretreatment of rutin was given by oral gavage at doses of 40 and 80 mg/kg body weight (b.wt.) for 7 days before the administration of a single oral dose of B(a)P (125 mg/kg b.wt.). The ameliorative effect of rutin on oxidative stress, apoptotic and inflammatory markers in lung tissues and genotoxicity was studied using an alkaline unwinding assay and DNA fragmentation. RESULTS B(a)P enhanced lipid peroxidation, xanthine oxidase, H2O2 generation and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity; depleted activities of anti-oxidant enzymes and glutathione content; induced DNA strand breaks and fragmentation; disrupted normal histopathological architecture and also showed abnormal expression of NF-κB, COX-2, IL-6, TNF-α and Bcl-2. Rutin pretreatment caused a significant reduction in lipid peroxidation and LDH activity; increased glutathione content; restored antioxidant enzyme activity; reduced DNA strand breaks and fragmentation; modulated the expression of inflammatory, and apoptotic markers and restored the histopathological structure. CONCLUSIONS The findings of the present study supported the protective effect of rutin against B(a)P-induced lung toxicity and genotoxicity.
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Vemu B, Selvasubramanian S, Pandiyan V. Anti-inflammatory Activity of Emu Oil in Indomethacin Induced Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s40011-015-0564-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Ghoneum MH, Badr El-Din NK, Abdel Fattah SM, Pan D, Tolentino L. Hydroferrate fluid, MRN-100, provides protection against chemical-induced gastric and esophageal cancer in Wistar rats. Int J Biol Sci 2015; 11:295-303. [PMID: 25678848 PMCID: PMC4323369 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.10586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2014] [Accepted: 12/09/2014] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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In the current study, we examined the protective effect of hydroferrate fluid MRN-100 against the carcinogen methylnitronitrosoguanidine (MNNG)-induced gastric and esophageal cancer in rats. MRN-100 is an iron-based compound composed of bivalent and trivalent ferrates. At 33 weeks post treatment with MNNG, rats were killed and examined for the histopathology of esophagus and stomach; liver, spleen, and total body weight; and antioxidant levels in the blood and stomach tissues. Results showed that 17/20 (85%) gastroesophageal tissues from carcinogen MNNG-treated rats developed dysplasia and cancer, as compared to 8/20 (40%) rats treated with MNNG plus MRN-100. In addition, MRN-100 exerted an antioxidant effect in both the blood and stomach tissues by increasing levels of GSH, antioxidant enzymes SOD, CAT, and GPx, and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) level. This was accompanied by a reduction in the total free-radical and malondialdehyde levels. Furthermore, MRN-100 protected against body and organ weight loss. Thus, MRN-100 exhibited significant cancer chemopreventive activity by protecting tissues against oxidative damage in rats, which may suggest its effectiveness as an adjuvant for the treatment of gastric/esophageal carcinoma.
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- Mamdooh H Ghoneum
- 1. Department of Otolaryngology, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731 E. 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
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- 2. Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Mansoura, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- 3. Drug and Radiation Research Department, National Center for Radiation and Research Technology, P.O. Box 29 Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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- 4. Department of Internal Medicine, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731 E. 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
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- 5. Department of Pathology, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731 E. 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
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Patra S, Muthuraman MS, Prabhu AR, Priyadharshini RR, Parthiban S. Evaluation of antitumor and antioxidant activity of Sargassum tenerrimum against Ehrlich ascites carcinoma in mice. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2015; 16:915-21. [PMID: 25735382 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.3.915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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CONTEXT In the last half century, discovering, developing and introducing of clinical agents from marine sources have seen great successes, with examples including the anti-cancer compound trabectedin. However, with increasing need for new anticancer drugs, further exploration for novel compounds from marine organism sources is strongly justified. OBJECTIVE The major aim of this study was to evaluate the antitumor and antioxidant potential of Sargassum tenerrimum J.Agardh (Sargassaceae) on Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) in Swiss albino mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS An ethanol extract of S. tenerrimum (EEST) from whole algae was used to evaluate cytotoxicity followed by in vivo assessment of toxicity, using biochemical parameters including hepatic and non-hepatic enzymes. Antioxidant properties were examined in animals bearing EAC treated with daily oral administration of 100-300 mg/kg extract suspension. RESULTS Antitumor effects of EEST in EAC bearing mice was observed with LD50 1815 mg/kg. Parameters like body weight, tumor volume, packed cell volume, tumor cell count, mean survival time and increase in life span in animals in the EAC bearing animals treated with EEST 300 mg/kg was comparable with control group. Significant differences were also seen with changes in total protein content, hepatic enzymes contents, MDA level, and free radical scavenging enzymes in untreated vs. EEST treated group animals. CONCLUSIONS Evaluation of antioxidant enzymes and hepatic enzymes in the EAC animal model treated with EEST exhibited similar effects as the positive control drug 5-flurouracil. S. tenerrimum extracts contain effective antioxidants with significant antitumor activity.
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- Satyajit Patra
- Division of Biochemistry and Genetics, American International Medical University, Saint Lucia E-mail : ,
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Geetha T, Kapila M, Prakash O, Deol PK, Kakkar V, Kaur IP. Sesamol-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles for treatment of skin cancer. J Drug Target 2014; 23:159-69. [DOI: 10.3109/1061186x.2014.965717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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This article discusses the use of an integrative approach in the evaluation and management of the voice. The article begins with a look at the larynx and antioxidant therapy, followed by methods to relieve the pain associated with myofacial trigger points, and the herbs and supplements that can be used by vocalists to replace conventional medications in allergies and reflux. The article concludes with a reminder of the reasons why many vocalists turn to complementary and integrative treatments.
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- Benjamin F Asher
- Private Practice, Asher Integrative Ear, Nose, and Throat, New York, NY 10065, USA.
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Deol PK, Kaur IP. Improving the therapeutic efficiency of ginger extract for treatment of colon cancer using a suitably designed multiparticulate system. J Drug Target 2013; 21:855-65. [PMID: 23962278 DOI: 10.3109/1061186x.2013.829076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Ginger extract (GE), a potential natural anticancer agent, has compromised therapeutic utilization due to poor bioavailability and physicochemical properties. Present study aimed at assigning GE with a pharmaceutical couture so as to improve its biopharmaceutical performance by monitoring its localized (though prolonged) delivery in the distal parts of gastrointestinal tract for the treatment of colon cancer. Alginate beads entrapping 85.9 ± 1.78% GE were subjected to Eudragit S100 coating. Latter is insoluble at acidic and near neutral (6.8) pH of stomach and upper part of small intestine and it led to 50% retardation (upto 12 h) in release of GE. However, it was solubilised at pH > 7.0 resulting in colon targeted system. Developed beads were free flowing, showed a particle size of 0.9 ± 0.006 mm and super class-II release controlled by swelling and polymer relaxation. Preclinical evaluation using 1,2-dimethylhydrazine-induced colon cancer, in male Wistar rats, in terms of histopathology, oxidative stress, mitochondrial complex activity, β-glucuronidase and ammonia concentration determinations indicated GE loaded beads (50 mg/kg) to be significantly better (p < 0.05) than free GE. Highlight of the study was that GE loaded coated alginate beads were administered after the induction of colon cancer and significant recession of the cancers was observed after 4 weeks of treatment.
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- Parneet Kaur Deol
- Department of Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC Centre of Advanced Study, Panjab University , Chandigarh , India
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Pirinççi N, Kaba M, Geçit İ, Güneş M, Yüksel MB, Tanık S, Arslan A, Demir H. Serum prolidase activity, oxidative stress, and antioxidant enzyme levels in patients with renal cell carcinoma. Toxicol Ind Health 2013; 32:193-9. [PMID: 24081636 DOI: 10.1177/0748233713498924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Prolidase is a member of the matrix metalloproteinase family. It plays a vital role in collagen turnover, matrix remodeling, and cell growth. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been implicated in the pathogenesis of various diseases, including cancers. Oxidative stress can cause tumor angiogenesis and may be carcinogenic. However, the relationship between antioxidant capacity and various cancers has been researched in several clinical trials. In our study, we aimed to identify serum prolidase activity, oxidative stress, and antioxidant enzyme levels in patients with renal tumors and to evaluate their relationships with each other. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 37 male patients with renal cell cancer and with a mean age of 56.28 ± 3.1 were included in the study. The control group comprising 36 male patients (mean age 56.31 ± 2.9) was randomly selected among the volunteers. Serum samples for measurement of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSHPx), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), and prolidase levels were kept at -20°C until they were used. RESULTS Serum prolidase activity and MDA levels were significantly higher in renal cancer patients than in controls (all, p < 0.05), while SOD, GSHPx, and GST levels were significantly lower (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Our results indicate that increased prolidase seems to be related to increased oxidative stress along with decreased antioxidant levels in renal cancer.
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- Necip Pirinççi
- Department of Urology, Yuzuncu Yıl University, Van, Turkey
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- Van Training and Research Hospital, Urology Clinic, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Yuzuncu Yıl University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Yuzuncu Yıl University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Bozok University, Yozgat, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Yuzuncu Yıl University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Yuzuncu Yıl University, Van, Turkey
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Jrah-Harzallah H, Ben-Hadj-Khalifa S, Maloul A, El-Ghali R, Mahjoub T. Thymoquinone effects on DMH-induced erythrocyte oxidative stress and haematological alterations during colon cancer promotion in rats. J Funct Foods 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2013.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Jrah-Harzallah H, Ben-Hadj-Khalifa S, Almawi WY, Maaloul A, Houas Z, Mahjoub T. Effect of thymoquinone on 1,2-dimethyl-hydrazine-induced oxidative stress during initiation and promotion of colon carcinogenesis. Eur J Cancer 2012; 49:1127-35. [PMID: 23131834 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2012.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2012] [Revised: 09/25/2012] [Accepted: 10/07/2012] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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We evaluated pre- and post-thymoquinone (TQ) treatment on 1,2-dimethyl-hydrazine (DMH)-induced oxidative stress during initiation and promotion of colon carcinogenesis. Wistar rats were induced with DMH (20mg/kg) for 10 or 20 weeks, and treated with TQ (5mg/kg). Following sacrifice, the colons were analysed for tumour development, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, lipid peroxidation [conjugated diene (CD) and malondialdehyde (MDA)], antioxidants [glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and reduced glutathione (GSH)], and histological changes. Increased ROS levels and lipid peroxidation were seen during tumour initiation and promotion. All ROS-scavenging enzyme activities were increased upon shorter DMH treatment but not following longer treatment, while GSH amount was increased upon both treatments. Oxidative state perturbations were associated with moderate colon dysplasia and 30% tumour incidence at initiation and marked dysplasia and 100% tumour incidence at promotion. TQ pre-treatment restored completely DMH-induced oxidative stress at initiation and established histological changes and tumour development. It also abrogated oxidative status aggravation at promotion, and significantly reduced tumour incidence (67%). By comparison, TQ post-treatment corrected oxidative status and attenuated tumour development at initiation. It slightly reduced MDA and antioxidant level at promotion, with a slight reduction in tumour state and dysplasia degree. TQ is efficacious in protecting and curing DMH-induced initiation phase of colon cancer, while exerting a protective role at promotion. TQ effect seems to be related to its capacity in preventing DMH-induced oxidative stress. These in vivo results support the notion that TQ may be of value as a chemo-preventive alternative in colorectal cancer patients.
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- Hanene Jrah-Harzallah
- Research Unit of Cancer Biology and Genetics, Hematologic and Autoimmune Diseases, Faculty of Pharmacy, Monastir, Tunisia
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Farnesol attenuates 1,2-dimethylhydrazine induced oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptotic responses in the colon of Wistar rats. Chem Biol Interact 2011; 192:193-200. [PMID: 21453689 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2011.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2011] [Revised: 02/27/2011] [Accepted: 03/04/2011] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Colon cancer is the major health hazard related with high mortality and it is a pathological consequence of persistent oxidative stress and inflammation. Farnesol, an isoprenoid alcohol, has been shown to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and chemopreventive properties. The present study was performed to evaluate the protective efficacy of farnesol against 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH) induced oxidative stress, inflammatory response and apoptotic tissue damage. Farnesol was administered once daily for seven consecutive days at the doses of 50 and 100 mg/kg body weight in corn oil. On day 7, a single injection of DMH was given subcutaneously in the groin at the dose of 40 mg/kg body weight. Protective effects of farnesol were assessed by using caspase-3 activity, tissue lipid peroxidation (LPO) and antioxidant status as end point markers. Further strengthening was evident on histopathological observations used to assess the protective efficacy of farnesol. Prophylactic treatment with farnesol significantly ameliorates DMH induced oxidative damage by diminishing the tissue LPO accompanied by increase in enzymatic viz., superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GR), glutathione-S-transferase (GST) and quinone reductase (QR) and non-enzymatic viz., reduced glutathione (GSH) antioxidant status. Farnesol supplementation significantly decreased caspase-3 activity in colonic tissue. Histological findings also revealed that pretreatment with farnesol significantly reduced the severity of submucosal edema, regional destruction of the mucosal layer and intense infiltration of the inflammatory cells in mucosal and submucosal layers of the colon. The data of the present study suggest that farnesol effectively suppress DMH induced colonic mucosal damage by ameliorating oxidative stress, inflammatory and apoptotic responses.
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Hamsa TP, Kuttan G. Ipomoea obscura ameliorates cyclophosphamide-induced toxicity by modulating the immune system and levels of proinflammatory cytokine and GSH. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2011; 88:1042-53. [PMID: 21076492 DOI: 10.1139/y10-086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Ipomoea obscura L. is a widely used medicinal plant. The objective of this study was to investigate its protective activity against cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced toxicity in mouse models. Swiss albino mice were treated intraperitoneally with CTX (25 mg/kg body weight) along with I. obscura extract (10 mg/kg body weight) for 10 days. Extract significantly reduced myelosuppression caused by CTX and improved the relative organ weight, total white blood cell count, and bone marrow cellularity. The elevated levels of parameters related to pathophysiology of the liver, namely glutamate pyruvate transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, and lipid peroxidation, were significantly reduced by extract treatment. Reduction of liver and intestinal glutathione levels of CTX-treated animals was reversed by I. obscura. The lowered levels of cytokines, namely IFN-γ, IL-2, and granulocyte-monocyte colony-stimulating factor after CTX treatment were found to be increased in I. obscura treated animals. Treatment with I. obscura could also decrease the level of proinflammatory cytokine TNF-α. The data suggested that I. obscura can act as a potent chemoprotective agent and can be used as an adjuvant in chemotherapeutic applications.
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- T P Hamsa
- Department of Immunology, Amala Cancer Research Centre, Amala Nagar, Thrissur, Kerala 680 555, India
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Gupta A, Bhatt MLB, Misra MK. Lipid peroxidation and antioxidant status in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2011; 2:68-72. [PMID: 20357927 PMCID: PMC2763247 DOI: 10.4161/oxim.2.2.8160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2009] [Revised: 02/06/2009] [Accepted: 02/12/2009] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Oxidative stress, a consequence of an imbalance between the formation and inactivation of reactive oxygen species, may be involved in the pathogenesis of many diseases including cancer. To evaluate the magnitude of oxidative stress, a study on the plasma levels of superoxide dismutase, total thiols, ascorbic acid and malondialdehyde (MDA) has been done in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients before the start of any oncological treatment and compared with healthy controls. The specific activity of superoxide dismutase in cancer patients is decreased significantly when compared to the control (p < 0.05). The total thiol and ascorbic acid levels are significantly reduced (p < 0.005) whereas MDA levels are significantly increased in the patients (p < 0.00005). Our findings show that the oxidative stress is elevated in cancer patients as evidenced by elevated levels of lipid peroxidation products and depletion of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants.
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- Aashita Gupta
- Department of Biochemistry, Lucknow University, Lucknow, India
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Tekin U, Kısa Ü, Güven O, Kurku H. Malondialdehyde levels in dental follicles of asymptomatic impacted third molars. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011; 69:1291-4. [PMID: 21256650 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2010.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2009] [Revised: 06/02/2010] [Accepted: 07/01/2010] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Increased levels of reactive oxygen species lead to oxidative stress and tissue damage. Malondialdehyde (MDA) is one of many low-molecular-weight endproducts of lipid peroxidation that increases with oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to determine oxidative stress in dental follicles (DFs) of radiologically asymptomatic impacted third molars (ITMs) using MDA. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study involved 40 DFs of 40 patients referred for clinically and radiographically asymptomatic ITMs. Forty healthy gingival tissues in the same patients were obtained during surgical removal of teeth as a control group. DF widths on periapical radiographs narrower than 2.5 mm were included in the study. All tissues samples were analyzed for MDA as an indicator of oxidative stress. RESULTS Levels of MDA were significantly higher in DFs from ITMs than those from healthy gingival tissues of the same patients (P < .01). CONCLUSION The results suggest that significant oxidative stress may occur in DFs of asymptomatic ITMs. The findings suggest that increased MDA may play an important role in oxidative stress in DFs. In light of these preliminary findings of the present study, further investigations and comprehensive studies are required to determine the role of antioxidants that scavenge free radicals in DFs.
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- Umut Tekin
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Kırıkkale, Ankara, Turkey.
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Serum Paraoxonase Activity and Oxidative DNA Damage in Patients With Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. J Craniofac Surg 2010; 21:1745-9. [DOI: 10.1097/scs.0b013e3181f4040a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the presence of reactive oxygen species in laryngeal cancer tissue, using a luminol-amplified chemiluminescence method. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fourteen patients with histopathologically diagnosed laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma were enrolled. Patients with recurrent tumours or a history of prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy were excluded. Tissue specimens were harvested both from the tumour itself and from the neighbouring, apparently normal mucosa (immediately after tumour removal). Tissue specimens were washed with ice-cold saline solution and processed immediately, without storage. The level of reactive oxygen species was measured quantitatively by a luminol-amplified chemiluminescence method. RESULTS The mean luminol-amplified chemiluminescence values for tumour and control tissue were 140.52 (standard error of the mean 40.21) and 121.36 (standard error of the mean 35.33) relative light units/mg tissue, respectively. Furthermore, mean tumour and control luminol chemiluminescence values were compared for stage one and two tumours versus stage three and four tumours. Both the tumour and the control luminol chemiluminescence values for the latter tumour group were significantly higher than those for the former tumour group. CONCLUSION This study measured directly the levels of reactive oxygen species in samples of laryngeal cancer tissue and normal mucosa. Higher levels of reactive oxygen species were found in laryngeal cancer tissue, suggesting a relationship between reactive oxygen species and laryngeal cancer.
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Ameliorative action of Vernonia cinerea L. on cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression and oxidative stress in mice. Inflammopharmacology 2010; 18:197-207. [DOI: 10.1007/s10787-010-0042-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2010] [Accepted: 04/14/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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GUPTA A, SRIVASTAVA S, PRASAD R, NATU SM, MITTAL B, NEGI MP, SRIVASTAVA AN. Oxidative stress in non-small cell lung cancer patients after chemotherapy: Association with treatment response. Respirology 2010; 15:349-56. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2009.01703.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ghadi FE, Ghara AR, Bhattacharyya S, Dhawan DK. Selenium as a chemopreventive agent in experimentally induced colon carcinogenesis. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2009; 1:74-81. [PMID: 21160778 PMCID: PMC2999095 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v1.i1.74] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2009] [Revised: 03/10/2009] [Accepted: 03/17/2009] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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AIM: To elucidate the chemopreventive efficacy of selenium during experimentally induced colon carcinogenesis.
METHODS: Thirty-two male wistar rats were divided into four groups: group I (normal control); group II [1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH) treated]; group III (selenium treated); and group IV (DMH + selenium treated). Groups II and IV were given subcutaneous injections of DMH (30 mg/kg body weight) every week for 20 wk. Selenium, in the form of sodium selenite, was given to groups III and IV at 1 ppm in drinking water ad libitum for 20 wk. At the end of the study, rats were sacrificed and their colons were analyzed for the development of tumors, antioxidant enzyme levels and histological changes.
RESULTS: 100% of the DMH treated rats developed tumors, which was reduced to 60% upon simultaneous selenium supplementation. Similarly, tumor multiplicity decreased to 1.1 following selenium supplementation to DMH treated rats. Levels of lipid peroxidation, glutathione-S-transferase, superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) decreased following DMH treatment, whereas levels of glutathione (GSH) and glutathione reductase (GR) significantly increased in DMH treated rats. Selenium administration to DMH treated rats led to an increase in the levels of lipid peroxidation, SOD, catalase, glutathione-S-transferase and GPx, but decreased the levels of GSH and GR. Histopathological studies on DMH treated rats revealed dysplasia of the colonic histoarchitecture, which showed signs of improvement following selenium treatment.
CONCLUSION: The study suggests the antioxidative potential of selenium is a major factor in providing protection from development of experimentally induced colon carcinogenesis.
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- Fereshteh Ezzati Ghadi
- Fereshteh Ezzati Ghadi, Abdollah Ramzani Ghara, Devinder Kumar Dhawan, Department of Biophysics, Basic Medical Sciences Block, Panjab University, Chandigarh, PIN-160014, India
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Crohns M, Saarelainen S, Kankaanranta H, Moilanen E, Alho H, Kellokumpu-Lehtinen P. Local and systemic oxidant/antioxidant status before and during lung cancer radiotherapy. Free Radic Res 2009; 43:646-57. [PMID: 19444690 PMCID: PMC2691182 DOI: 10.1080/10715760902942824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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To examine local and systemic oxidative status of lung cancer (LC) and oxidant effects of radiotherapy (RT), this study evaluated antioxidants and markers of oxidative and nitrosative stress in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid and in the blood of 36 LC patients and 36 non-cancer controls at baseline and during and after RT for LC. LC patients had higher baseline serum urate, plasma nitrite and lower serum oxidized proteins than controls (p = 0.016, p < 0.001 and p = 0.027, respectively), but BAL fluid oxidative stress markers were similar. RT tended to raise some antioxidants, however, significant increases were seen in serum urate, conjugated dienes and TBARS (p = 0.044, p = 0.034 and p = 0.004, respectively) 3 months after RT. High urate at baseline may compensate against the oxidative stress caused by LC. RT shifts the oxidant/antioxidant balance towards lipid peroxidation, although the antioxidant defense mechanisms of the body appear to counteract the increased oxidative stress rather effectively.
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- Marika Crohns
- Department of Oncology, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.
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Arsova-Sarafinovska Z, Eken A, Matevska N, Erdem O, Sayal A, Savaser A, Banev S, Petrovski D, Dzikova S, Georgiev V, Sikole A, Özgök Y, Suturkova L, Dimovski AJ, Aydin A. Increased oxidative/nitrosative stress and decreased antioxidant enzyme activities in prostate cancer. Clin Biochem 2009; 42:1228-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2009.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2009] [Revised: 04/29/2009] [Accepted: 05/14/2009] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Gokul S, Patil VS, Jailkhani R, Hallikeri K, Kattappagari KK. Oxidant-antioxidant status in blood and tumor tissue of oral squamous cell carcinoma patients. Oral Dis 2009; 16:29-33. [PMID: 19656315 DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-0825.2009.01598.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Increased oxidative and nitrosative stress associated with disturbances in antioxidant defense system have been implicated in the pathogenesis of several diseases, most notably oral cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the oxidant-antioxidant status in blood samples and tumor tissue in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients in comparison with the healthy controls. METHODS Blood and tumor tissue samples from the diseased individuals and the normal controls were analyzed for malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) as indicators of oxidative stress and nitrosative stress respectively; superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase enzymes as indicators of antioxidant defense by UV visible spectrophotometer. RESULTS Malondialdehyde and NO levels were significantly elevated in the blood and tissue samples of OSCC patients as compared with the healthy controls. The antioxidant enzymes SOD and catalase were significantly reduced in tissue samples of OSCC group than in the control group while in the erythrocytes, catalase levels were significantly reduced and the SOD levels were higher in OSCC group in comparison with the healthy controls. INTERPRETATION AND CONCLUSION Increased levels of MDA and NO indicate an increase in the oxidative stress in OSCC patients associated with a deficient antioxidant defense mechanism. This oxidant-antioxidant imbalance may be considered as one of the factors responsible for pathogenesis of cancer. Future studies regarding assessment of oxidant-antioxidant status in OSCC patients in view of selecting appropriate mode of therapy and the effectiveness of such therapy in limiting the tumor progression and recurrence is to be carried out.
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- S Gokul
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, S.D.M. College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad 580009, Karnataka, India.
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Sheeja K, Shihab PK, Kuttan G. Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of the PlantAndrographis PaniculataNees. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2008; 28:129-40. [PMID: 16684672 DOI: 10.1080/08923970600626007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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In this study, we explored the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the medicinal herb Andrographis paniculata using in vitro as well as in vivo systems. Methanolic extract of Andrographis paniculata was found to inhibit formation of oxygen derived free radicals such as superoxide (32%) hydroxyl radicals (80%) lipid peroxidation (80%) and nitric oxide (42.8%) in in vitro system. In vivo studies using BALB/c mice models also showed significant inhibition in PMA induced superoxide (32.4%) and nitric oxide (65.3%) formation. Interestingly we also found that, administration of Andrographis paniculata extract produced complete inhibition of carageenan induced inflammation compared with control models.
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- K Sheeja
- Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur, Kerala, India
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Noaman E, Badr El-Din NK, Bibars MA, Abou Mossallam AA, Ghoneum M. Antioxidant potential by arabinoxylan rice bran, MGN-3/biobran, represents a mechanism for its oncostatic effect against murine solid Ehrlich carcinoma. Cancer Lett 2008; 268:348-59. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2008.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2008] [Revised: 04/09/2008] [Accepted: 04/10/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Forty cases of head and neck cancer were studied for plasma superoxide dismutase, malondialdehyde and thiol levels and results were compared with a group of forty normal healthy volunteers. Mean plasma superoxide dismutase activity was not found to be altered while malondialdehyde concentration was significantly higher when compared with the control group. On the other hand, mean thiol level was significantly lowered. The data suggests increased level of oxidative stress in patients with head and neck cancer.
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Tsao SM, Yin MC, Liu WH. Oxidant stress and B vitamins status in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Nutr Cancer 2008; 59:8-13. [PMID: 17927496 DOI: 10.1080/01635580701365043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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In this study, we examined oxidative stress and B vitamins status in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients at different stages. NSCLC patients were divided into 2 groups, stage III (IIIA + IIIB, n = 27) and stage IV (n = 23). A total of 16 healthy control subjects were included for comparison. Plasma levels of alpha-tocopherol, beta-carotene, vitamin C, Se, Cu, Zn, reduced glutathione (GSH), oxidized glutathione (GSSG), lipid oxidation and the activities of glutathione peroxidase (GPX), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and xanthine oxidase (XO) were determined for evaluating oxidative status in these subjects. B vitamins (B(1), B(2), B(6), B(12), folate) in blood and plasma ghrelin level in these subjects were analyzed. Results showed that plasma level of ghrelin and lipid oxidation in NSCLC patients were significantly greater than control groups (P < 0.05). The activity of GPX, SOD, or catalase was significantly reduced, but XO activity was significantly elevated in NSCLC patients (P < 0.05). Plasma level of GSH was significantly lower, but GSSG level was significantly increased in NSCLC patients (P < 0.05). Vitamins B(2) and B(6) levels in red blood cells (RBC) from NSCLC patients were significantly lower (P < 0.05), and both were negatively correlated with plasma ghrelin. The correlation coefficients were -0.788 and -0.752, respectively. These data suggest that plasma GSH level may be a proper biomarker for evaluating oxidation status for NSCLC patients. RBC levels of vitamins B2 and B6 were reduced in NSCLC patients; thus, the importance of vitamins B(2) and B(6) for NSCLC patients could not be ignored.
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- Shih-Ming Tsao
- Department of Infection, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City, Taiwan, ROC
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Guruvayoorappan C, Kuttan G. Evaluation of the chemoprotective effect of Biophytum sensitivum (L.) DC extract against cyclophosphamide induced toxicity in Swiss albino mice. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 22:131-50. [PMID: 17708064 DOI: 10.1515/dmdi.2007.22.2-3.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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An alcoholic extract of Biophytum sensitivum was studied against cyclophosphamide (CTX) induced toxicity in mice. Intraperitoneal administration of the extract with CTX significantly increased the total WBC count (3,356 +/- 236 cells/cm2), bone marrow cellularity (15.6 +/- 0.42 cells/femur) and alpha-esterase positive cells (846 +/- 30 cells) when compared to control mice treated with CTX alone. The relative organ weight of the spleen and thymus was also found to be increased after B. sensitivum administration when compared to the control mice. Reduction of GSH in liver (4.9 +/- 0.22 nmol/mg protein) and in intestinal mucosa (10.6 +/- 1.02 nmol/mg protein) of CTX treated controls was significantly reversed by B. sensitivum administration (liver: 6.5 +/- 0.18 nmol/mg protein; intestinal mucosa: 16.5 +/- 0.88 nmol/mg protein), with amelioration of changes in serum and liver ALP, GPT and lipid peroxidation. Histopathological analysis of the small intestine also suggests that B. sensitivum could reduce CTX induced intestinal damage. The level of the pro-inflammatory cytokine, TNF-alpha, which was elevated during CTX administration, was significantly reduced by the administration of B. sensitivum extract. The lowered levels of cytokines IFN-gamma, IL-2 and GM-CSF after CTX treatment were also found to be increased by B. sensitivum extract administration.
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- C Guruvayoorappan
- Amala Cancer Research Centre, Amala Nagar, Thrissur-680555, Kerala State, India
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Dani V, Goel A, Vaiphei K, Dhawan DK. Chemopreventive potential of zinc in experimentally induced colon carcinogenesis. Toxicol Lett 2007; 171:10-8. [PMID: 17590543 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2007.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2006] [Revised: 02/06/2007] [Accepted: 02/06/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The present study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of zinc treatment on colonic antioxidant defense system and histoarchitecture in 1,2-dimethylhydrazine- (DMH) induced colon carcinogenesis in male Sprague-Dawley rats. The rats were segregated into four groups viz., normal control, DMH treated, zinc treated, DMH+zinc treated. Colon carcinogenesis was induced through weekly subcutaneous injections of DMH (30 mg/kg body weight) for 16 weeks. Zinc (in the form of zinc sulphate) was supplemented to rats at a dose level of 227 mg/L in drinking water, ad libitum for the entire duration of the study. Increased tumor incidence, tumor size and number of aberrant crypt foci (ACF) were accompanied by a decrease in lipid peroxidation, glutathione-S-transferase, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase. On the contrary, significantly increased levels of reduced glutathione (GSH) and glutathione reductase (GR) were observed in DMH treated rats. Administration of zinc to DMH treated rats significantly decreased the tumor incidence, tumor size and aberrant crypt foci number with simultaneous enhancement of lipid peroxidation, SOD, catalase and glutathione-S-transferase. Further, the levels of GSH and GR were also decreased following zinc supplementation to DMH treated rats. Well-differentiated signs of dysplasia were evident in colonic tissue sections by DMH administration alone. However, zinc treatment to DMH treated rats greatly restored normalcy in the colonic histoarchitecture, with no apparent signs of neoplasia. EDXRF studies revealed a significant decrease in tissue concentrations of zinc in the colon following DMH treatment, which upon zinc supplementation were recovered to near normal levels. In conclusion, the results of this study suggest that zinc has a positive beneficial effect against chemically induced colonic preneoplastic progression in rats induced by DMH.
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- Vijayta Dani
- Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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Chadha VD, Vaiphei K, Dhawan DK. Zinc mediated normalization of histoarchitecture and antioxidant status offers protection against initiation of experimental carcinogenesis. Mol Cell Biochem 2007; 304:101-8. [PMID: 17530192 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-007-9490-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2007] [Accepted: 04/19/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The present study evaluated the inhibitory effects of zinc on colonic antioxidant defense system and histoarchitecture during 1,2 dimethylhydrazine (DMH) induced colon carcinogenesis in male Spraque Dawley rats. The rats were segregated into four groups viz., normal control, DMH treated, zinc treated, DMH + zinc treated. Colon carcinogenesis was induced through weekly subcutaneous injections of DMH (30 mg/kg body weight) for 8 weeks. Zinc (in the form of zinc sulphate) was supplemented to rats at a dose level of 227 mg/l in drinking water, ad libitum for the entire duration of the study. Increased lipid peroxidation was accompanied by a decrease in reduced glutathione (GSH), glutathione reductase (GR), glutathione-s-transferase (GST), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase. Administration of zinc to DMH treated rats significantly decreased the lipid peroxidation levels with simultaneous enhancement of GSH, GR, GST, SOD, and Catalase. Histopathological studies from DMH treated rats revealed disorganization of colonic histoarchitecture. However, zinc treatment to DMH treated rats greatly restored normalcy in the colonic histoarchitecture, with no apparent signs of abnormality. Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) studies revealed a significant decrease in tissue concentrations of zinc in the colon following DMH treatment, which upon zinc supplementation were recovered to near normal levels. In conclusion, the results of this study suggest that zinc has a beneficial effect during the initiation of key events leading to the development of experimentally induced carcinogenesis.
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Guruvayoorappan C, Afira AH, Kuttan G. Antioxidant potential of Biophytum sensitivum extract in vitro and in vivo. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2007; 17:255-67. [PMID: 17338281 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp.2006.17.4.255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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An extract of the medicinal plant, Biophytum sensitivum (L.) DC (Oxalidaceae), was evaluated for its antioxidant potential in vitro and in vivo. Biophytum sensitivum was found to scavenge superoxide radicals generated by the photoreduction of riboflavin and hydroxyl radicals generated by the Fenton reaction and inhibited in vitro lipid peroxidation at concentrations of 50, 95, and 20 microg mL(-1) (50% inhibition [IC50]), respectively. The drug also scavenged nitric oxide (IC50 = 100 microg mL(-1)). The extract also induced the dose-dependant scavenging of nitric oxide in culture. Intraperitoneal administration of Biophytum extract inhibited superoxide generation in macrophages in vivo. The administration of B. sensitivum to mice significantly increased the catalase activity. The extract produced a significant increase in glutathione levels in blood and liver. The levels of glutathione-S transferase and glutathione reductase increased and those of glutathione peroxidase decreased after administering the Biophytum extract. The results of this study indicate that B. sensitivum has significant antioxidant activity both in vitro and in vivo.
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- C Guruvayoorappan
- Amala Cancer Research Centre, Amala Nagar Thrissur-680555, Kerala, India
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Dursun H, Bilici M, Uyanik A, Okcu N, Akyüz M. Antioxidant enzyme activities and lipid peroxidation levels in erythrocytes of patients with oesophageal and gastric cancer. J Int Med Res 2006; 34:193-9. [PMID: 16749415 DOI: 10.1177/147323000603400209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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In this study, levels of lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzyme activities were investigated in the erythrocytes of patients with oesophageal and gastric cancers. Erythrocytes were obtained from 17 patients with oesophageal cancer, 37 patients with gastric cancer and 20 healthy controls. Levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), a lipid peroxidation marker, and activities of copper- and zinc-containing superoxide dismutase (CuZn-SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) were determined using spectrophotometric methods. MDA levels and CuZn-SOD activity were significantly higher and GPx and CAT activities significantly lower in patients with oesophageal and gastric cancer than in controls. There were no statistically significant differences in the parameters measured in relation to disease stage in either patient group. These results indicate significant changes in the antioxidant defence system in patients with oesophageal and gastric cancer. It is postulated that this may lead to enhanced action of oxygen radicals, resulting in lipid peroxidation.
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- H Dursun
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ataturk University, Medical School, Erzurum, Turkey.
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Kaynar H, Meral M, Turhan H, Keles M, Celik G, Akcay F. Glutathione peroxidase, glutathione-S-transferase, catalase, xanthine oxidase, Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase activities, total glutathione, nitric oxide, and malondialdehyde levels in erythrocytes of patients with small cell and non-small cell lung cancer. Cancer Lett 2005; 227:133-9. [PMID: 16112416 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2004.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2004] [Revised: 11/30/2004] [Accepted: 12/05/2004] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lung cancer is a common pathology with high mortality due to late diagnosis. Glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), catalase (CAT), xanthine oxidase (XO), Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase (Cu-Zn SOD) activities, total glutathione (TGSH), nitric oxide (NO*), and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were investigated in erythrocytes of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), and healthy control group. We aimed to investigate serum GSH, GSH-dependent enzymes activities (GSH-Px and GST), XO, CAT, Cu-Zn SOD activity, and NO*, and MDA levels in patients with NSCLC and with SCLC and correlate with the cancer stage. Erythrocyte MDA, NO*, TGSH levels and erythrocyte SOD, CAT and XO activities were significantly higher in patients with NSCLC and SCLC than in controls. Slightly increased erythrocyte GSH-Px and GST activities were not significantly different from the controls. Erythrocyte MDA level positively correlated with erythrocyte NO* levels in patients with early stage (I+II) in NSCLC groups. Erythrocyte MDA level positively correlated with erythrocyte XO activity in patients with advanced stage (III+IV) in NSCLC groups. However, no other correlation could be found among the parameters in healthy controls and patients with NSCLC and with SCLC. Results obtained in this study indicate significant changes in antioxidant defence system in NSCLC and SCLC patients, which may lead to enhanced action of oxygen radical, resulting in lipid peroxidation.
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- Hasan Kaynar
- Department of Chest Diseases, Ataturk University, Medical School, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey
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Szuster-Ciesielska A, Hryciuk-Umer E, Stepulak A, Kupisz K, Kandefer-Szerszeń M. Reactive oxygen species production by blood neutrophils of patients with laryngeal carcinoma and antioxidative enzyme activity in their blood. Acta Oncol 2004; 43:252-8. [PMID: 15244248 DOI: 10.1080/02841860410029708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck is a devastating illness with a severe impact on affected individuals. Several mechanisms may lead to oxidative stress in tumor-bearing patients, among others chronic inflammation. Inflammatory cells, especially macrophages and neutrophil leukocytes, may produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) which participate in carcinogenesis and tumor-associated immunosuppression. The aim of the study presented in this paper was to compare the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS)--superoxide anion (O2-) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)--by neutrophils isolated from the blood of 16 patients with larynx carcinoma and 15 healthy controls. The serum activity of superoxide dismutase and catalase as well as the total peroxidase activity in serum have also been estimated. The production of ROS, especially spontaneous and phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA)-induced O2-, was relatively higher in the patients with larynx carcinoma than in the healthy controls and increased parallel with the tumor stage (tumor, node, metastasis-TNM staging). The serum activity of catalase and peroxidase was also highest in the patients with stage T3 and T4 larynx carcinoma. After partial or total laryngectomy, a significant decrease in ROS production and the serum activity of catalase and peroxidase was observed. In contrast, the serum level of superoxide dismutase, which had been low prior to surgery, especially in the patients with advanced tumor stages (T3-T4), increased significantly afterwards. The results indicate the existence of oxidative stress in the blood of patients with larynx carcinoma and its significant decrease after partial or total laryngectomy.
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Ertekin MV, Koç M, Karslioğlu I, Sezen O, Taysi S, Bakan N. The effects of oral zinc sulphate during radiotherapy on anti-oxidant enzyme activities in patients with head and neck cancer: a prospective, randomised, placebo-controlled study. Int J Clin Pract 2004; 58:662-8. [PMID: 15311722 DOI: 10.1111/j.1368-5031.2004.00006.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The purpose was to determine the effects of oral zinc sulphate along with radiotherapy on anti-oxidant enzyme activities in patients with head and neck cancer. Thirty patients with head and neck cancer were randomly assigned to receive either zinc sulphate capsules (including 50 mg zinc) (n = 15) or placebo (n = 15) three times a day, starting on the day of the first radiotherapy fraction and continuing throughout the scheduled radiotherapy course including weekends and 6 weeks after radiotherapy. The patients were treated with telecobalt radiation at conventional fractionation of 2 Gy/fraction and five fractions/ week in 20-35 fractions for a period of 4-7 weeks. Blood samples for biochemical parameters were collected after an overnight fast (12 h) before radiotherapy, the first day and 6 weeks after radiotherapy. In the placebo group, three patients were excluded. No difference was detected in any final measurement activities of erythrocyte anti-oxidant enzyme such as copper-zinc superoxide dismutase (Cu-Zn SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in the direct comparison between the zinc sulphate and the placebo group, except erythrocyte SOD activities measured the first day after radiotherapy (p < 0.03). In the respective measurement analysis of the groups in themselves, in the zinc sulphate group, while the statistical analysis for the activities of erythrocyte CAT and GSH-Px were significantly different (chi2 = 12.4, p < 0.05; chi2 = 8.9, p < 0.05, respectively) before radiotherapy, the first day and 6 weeks after radiotherapy, the activities of SOD did not differ (chi2 = 4.2, p > 0.05). In these three measurements, there was no statistical significance in the activities of enzymes in erythrocyte Cu-Zn SOD, CAT and GSH-Px in the placebo group. Before radiotherapy, plasma zinc levels were normal in 16 patients (59.2%) and were lower in 11 patients (40.8%) compared with laboratory levels. It would be worthwhile studying the effect of oral zinc sulphate supplements to improve the anti-oxidant enzyme activity in radiation-treated cancer patients, in the hope of reducing radiation-induced toxicity.
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- M V Ertekin
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Atatürk University Medical Faculty, Erzurum, Turkey.
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Bakan N, Taysi S, Yilmaz O, Bakan E, Kuşkay S, Uzun N, Gündoğdu M. Glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase, Cu–Zn superoxide dismutase activities, glutathione, nitric oxide, and malondialdehyde concentrations in serum of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Clin Chim Acta 2003; 338:143-9. [PMID: 14637279 DOI: 10.1016/j.cccn.2003.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a rare neoplasm that comprises a substantial proportion of all leukemias in middle-aged persons and is the most common type among elderly persons. The major causes are not known nor is there a detailed understanding about how the elusive origin(s) may relate to clinical expression, basic biological mechanisms, or pathogenesis. METHODS Glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), glutathione reductase (GRD), Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase (Cu-Zn SOD) activities, glutathione (GSH), nitric oxide (NO(*), and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations were measured in serum of patients with CLL and a healthy control group. RESULTS Serum GSH-Px, Cu-Zn SOD activities, GSH concentration were lower in patients with CLL while serum NO(*) and MDA concentrations were higher in these patients compared with the control group. Serum GRD activity was not statistically significant in patients with CLL compared with the control. However, there was no statistically significant difference in the parameters on the basis of stages in these patients. Serum GSH concentration negatively correlated with serum MDA (r=30.63, p<0.05) and NO(*) concentrations (r=0.72, p<0.05) in patients with advanced stage (III+IV). However, no other correlation could be found among the parameters in healthy controls and patients with CLL CONCLUSIONS: There is significant changes in antioxidant defense system in CLL cases, which may lead to enhanced action of oxygen radical, resulting in lipid peroxidation.
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- Nuri Bakan
- Department of Biochemistry, Medical School, Atatürk University, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey.
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Inci E, Civelek S, Seven A, Inci F, Korkut N, Burçax G. Laryngeal cancer: in relation to oxidative stress. TOHOKU J EXP MED 2003; 200:17-23. [PMID: 12862307 DOI: 10.1620/tjem.200.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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This study was designed to investigate the oxidative stress parameters in laryngeal cancer and cancer-free adjacent tissues. Lipid peroxidation end product and the endogenous antioxidant components-CuZn superoxide dismutase (CuZn SOD) glutathione peroxidase (GSH Px), glutathione reductase (GSSG Rd) and glutathione (GSH)-were analysed by spectrophotometric and kinetic methods. Laryngeal cancer tissue exhibited higher lipid peroxidation than cancer free adjacent tissue. CuZn SOD and GSH Px activities and GSH level were significantly higher and GSSG Rd activity significantly lower in the cancer tissue. Detection of the antioxidant status may be useful to determine the tumour resistance to therapy, to choose the correct radiotherapy/chemotherapy and to monitor the effectiveness of the therapetic strategy.
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- Ender Inci
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, University of Istanbul, Turkey.
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Ueda Y, Matsumoto K, Endo K. Evidence of hepatic endogenous hydrogen peroxide in bile of selenium-deficient rats. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2000; 271:699-702. [PMID: 10814525 DOI: 10.1006/bbrc.2000.2695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Hepatic endogenous hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) in bile of selenium-deficient rats (SeD) was for the first time found using the electron spin resonance (ESR) spin-trap technique, and the relationship between glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activity and H(2)O(2) amount is discussed. Normal rats and four groups of rats fed a selenium-deficient diet with different feeding periods were examined. The results showed that the GPX activity decreased depending on the feeding period with the selenium-deficient diet and that the hepatic endogenous H(2)O(2) amount in the bile of the rats fed the selenium-deficient diet for the longest period (a week before birth to 8 weeks old) was drastically higher than those in other groups of rats (P < 0.005). We found that generation of H(2)O(2) due to the decrease in the GPX activity has a threshold value. The results suggest that an exposure to selenium deficiency for long term will cause oxidative stress.
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- Y Ueda
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Showa Pharmaceutical University, 3-3165, Higashi-Tamagawagakuen, Machida, Tokyo, 194-8543, Japan
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