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Akhigbe R, Odetayo A, Akhigbe T, Hamed M, Ashonibare P. Pathophysiology and management of testicular ischemia/reperfusion injury: Lessons from animal models. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27760. [PMID: 38694115 PMCID: PMC11058307 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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Testicular torsion is a urological emergency that involves the twisting of the spermatic cord along its course. Compelling pieces of evidence have implicated oxidative stress-sensitive signaling in pathogenesis of testicular I/R injury. Although, surgical detorsion is the mainstay management; blockade of the pathways involved in the pathogenesis may improve the surgical outcome. Experimental studies using various testicular I/R models have been reported in a bid to explore the mechanisms associated with testicular I/R and evaluate the benefits of potential therapeutic measures; however, most are limited by their shortcomings. Thus, this review was intended to describe the details of the available testicular I/R models as well as their merits and drawbacks, the pathophysiological basis and consequences of testicular I/R, and the pharmacological agents that have being proposed to confer testicular benefits against testicular I/R. This provides an understanding of the pathophysiological events and available models used in studying testicular I/R. In addition, this research provides evidence-based molecules with therapeutic potentials as well as their mechanisms of action in testicular I/R.
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- R.E. Akhigbe
- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
- Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
- Department of Physiology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
- Breeding and Plant Genetics Unit, Department of Agronomy, Osun State University, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
- The Brainwill Laboratory, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
- Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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Davoodi F, Taheri S, Raisi A, Rajabzadeh A, Zakian A, Hablolvarid MH, Ahmadvand H. Leech therapy (Hirudo medicinalis) attenuates testicular damages induced by testicular ischemia/reperfusion in an animal model. BMC Vet Res 2021; 17:256. [PMID: 34315461 PMCID: PMC8314469 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-021-02951-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Testicular torsion/detorsion triggers tissue ischemia/reperfusion, leading to reactive oxygen species overgeneration and apoptosis. The saliva of leeches is full of anti-inflammatory, anticoagulants, antioxidants, and antimicrobial agents. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the protective mechanism of leech therapy on testicular ischemia/reperfusion damage. METHODS 18 adult male rats were randomly divided into three groups: 1-Sham-operated group (SO). 2-Torsion/detorsion (T.D) group: two hours of testicular torsion with two hours of testicular detorsion was performed. 3-Torsion/detorsion + Leech therapy (TDL) group. Sperm parameters (motility, vitality, morphology, and concentration), oxidative stress biomarkers (MDA, CAT, GPx, and TAC), histopathological factors (Mean seminiferous tubular diameter, Germinal epithelial cell thickness, Testicular capsule thickness, Johnson's score, and Cosentino's score), and immunohistochemical markers for apoptosis detection (Bax, Bcl-2, and Caspase-3) were measured. RESULTS There was a significant difference for all sperm parameters in the T. D group compared to the sham group. Leech therapy significantly increased progressive motility and normal morphology and reduced non-progressive motility. In the TDL group, MDA concentration significantly reduced, and levels of GPx, TAC, and CAT remarkably increased. All evaluated histopathological parameters in the TDL group significantly increased compared to the T. D group except for the testicular capsule thickness. T. D notably increased the expression of Bax and Caspase-3, while the treatment group slowed the rate of apoptosis compared to the control group. Bcl-2 expression in the T. D group was significantly lower than that in the sham group. Leech therapy increased the Bcl-2 expression. CONCLUSION Leech therapy attenuates damages to testicular tissue following torsion/detorsion due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects. Hence, it can be considered as an effective remedy for testicular ischemia/reperfusion.
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- Farshid Davoodi
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.
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- Razi Herbal Medicines Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.
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- Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agriculture Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Karaj, Iran
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- Razi Herbal Medicines Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
- Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Tanriverdi HI, Şenel U, Gevrek F, Akbaş A. Protective effect of famotidine on ischemia-reperfusion injury following testicular torsion in rats. J Pediatr Urol 2021; 17:167.e1-167.e7. [PMID: 33046373 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2020.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In testicular torsion, testicular blood flow is impaired, resulting in ischemic changes. Torsion must be corrected urgently with surgical treatment. Detorsioning and restoration of blood supply to the testis cause reperfusion injury. OBJECTIVE In this experimental study, we aimed to investigate the effect of famotidine on ischemia-reperfusion injury in a rat model of testicular torsion. STUDY DESIGN The rats were randomly divided into three groups; Group I (control, no torsion) (n = 8), Group II (torsion + detorsion) (n = 8), Group III (torsion + detorsion + famotidine) (n = 8). Levels of oxidative stress markers, such as malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO), and antioxidants, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), were measured for biochemical analysis. Testicular tissues were assessed by Johnsen Scoring for spermatogenic evaluation. Tissues were also examined with TUNEL staining to determine the extent of apoptosis. RESULTS Average MDA level was higher in Group II than Groups I and III. The difference was only significant between Group I and II (p = 0.03). Average NO level was significantly higher in Group II than Groups I and III (p = 0.03; p = 0.04; respectively). Conversely, average SOD level was lower in Group II than Groups I and III. The difference was only significant between Group II and III (p < 0.001). Average GSH-Px level was lower in Group II than Groups I and III, but the differences were not significant (p = 0.37; p = 0.35; respectively). The average Johnsen score in Group II was significantly lower than the scores in Groups I and III (p < 0.001; p < 0.001; respectively). The apoptotic index of Group II was significantly higher than those of Groups I and III (p < 0.001; p < 0.001; respectively). DISCUSSION Famotidine prevented increases in oxidative stress markers and reductions of antioxidants during ischemia-reperfusion injury in our study. Spermatogenesis was less affected and DNA injury was reduced in rats treated with famotidine. The antioxidant characteristics of famotidine and its protective effects have been shown in our study. CONCLUSION Famotidine may prevent oxidative tissue injury during ischemia-reperfusion.
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- Halil Ibrahim Tanriverdi
- Pediatric Surgery, Manisa Celal Bayar University Medical School, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Manisa, Turkey.
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- Pediatric Surgery, Gaziosmanpasa University Medical School, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tokat, Turkey.
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- Histology and Embriology, Gaziosmanpasa University Medical School, Department of Histology and Embriology, Tokat, Turkey.
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- Biochemistry, Balıkesir University Medical School, Department of Biochemistry, Balıkesir, Turkey.
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Abat D, Bayazıt Y, Açıkalın A, Dağlıoğlu K, Yenilmez ED, Altunkol A, Erdoğan Ş, Tuli A. Beneficial effects of rolipram, a phosphodiesterase 4 specific inhibitor, on testicular torsion-detorsion injury in rats. J Pediatr Surg 2018; 53:2261-2265. [PMID: 29773452 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2017] [Revised: 04/01/2018] [Accepted: 04/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of Rolipram, a selective phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor, on testicular torsion - detorsion injury. METHODS Sixty young male rats were divided into five groups. In each group, the right testes of six rats were removed four hours after detorsion for biochemical analysis, and the right testes of the remaining six rats were removed 24 h after detorsion for pathological analysis. In group 1 (sham-operated) right orchiectomy was performed without torsion, and right testes were sent to the laboratory for biochemical and pathologic analyses. In group 2 (control) torsion was applied to the right testes for 60 min, and detorsion was performed without the administration of Rolipram. In group 3 torsion was applied to the right testes for 60 min. 1 mg/kg Rolipram was administered 30 min before detorsion. In group 4 torsion was applied to the right testes for 60 min, and 1 mg/kg Rolipram was administered during detorsion. In group 5 torsion was applied to the right testes for 60 min. 1 mg/kg Rolipram was administered 30 min after detorsion. The malondialdehyde and nitric oxide levels were determined. The rates of necrosis and apoptosis were evaluated by histopathological examination. RESULTS The level of malondialdehyde was higher in the torsioned groups (Group 2, 3, 4, 5) than that in group 1 (p = 0.004). There was no statistically significant difference between the groups regarding the level of nitric oxide (p = 0.182). Apoptosis was higher in groups 2, 3 and 4 than in group 1; however, apoptosis was similar in group 1 and group 5 (p = 0.122). The level of necrosis in group 1 was similar to that in groups 4 and 5 (p = 0.194 and p = 0.847, respectively). CONCLUSION We suggest that the administration of Rolipram can decrease the rate of necrosis and apoptosis in testicular ischaemia-reperfusion injury.
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- Deniz Abat
- İskenderun State Hospital, Department of Urology, Hatay, Turkey.
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- Ç ukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Adana, Turkey.
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- Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Adana, Turkey.
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- Experimental Research Center, Çukurova University School of Medicine, Adana, Turkey.
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- Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Adana, Turkey.
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- University of Healthy Sciences, Adana City Hospital, Department of Urology, Adana, Turkey.
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- Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Adana, Turkey.
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- Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Adana, Turkey.
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Hirik E, Suleyman B, Mammadov R, Yapanoglu T, Cimen FK, Cetin N, Kurt N. Effect of anakinra, an interleukin one beta antagonist, on oxidative testicular damage induced in rats with ischemia reperfusion. Rev Int Androl 2018; 16:87-94. [DOI: 10.1016/j.androl.2017.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2016] [Revised: 01/26/2017] [Accepted: 03/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Oroszi M, Szabó A, Fehér ÁM, Deák G, Bajory Z. Microcirculatory effects of sildenafil in experimental testicular torsion in rats. World J Urol 2018; 36:2081-2087. [PMID: 29785490 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-018-2340-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 05/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Investigate the short-term effect of sildenafil on microcirculation, especially the velocity, the pattern of the flow and the recruitment of the leukocyte in postcapillaries. METHODS In male Sprague-Dawley rats, the microcirculatory consequences of 60 min experimental testicular torsion, followed by 240 min of reperfusion, were examined. Using fluorescence intravital microscopy, changes in red blood cell velocity in post-capillary venules and rolling as well as adhesion of leukocytes in the postcapillary venules were examined before the torsion and every hour during the reperfusion period. Sildenafil was given 10 min prior to reperfusion (iv 0.7 mg/kg, n = 6), while control animals received saline vehicle (n = 5). RESULTS The characteristic flow motion disappeared in the affected testicular during the torsion. Red blood cell velocity values were dramatically decreased (by > 50%) and both rolling and adhesion of leukocytes increased during the reperfusion phase. Sildenafil treatment resulted in significantly higher red blood cell velocity values during the entire reperfusion period, but exerted only a temporary positive effect on the plost-ischaemic leukocyte-endothelial interactions. CONCLUSIONS Intraoperative administration of sildenafil during surgical detorsion may provide marked testicular microperfusion benefits, but failed to influence the overall leukocyte-driven microcirculatory inflammatory reactions.
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- Márton Oroszi
- Department of Urology, Szent-Györgyi Albert Medical and Pharmaceutical Center, University of Szeged, Kálvária sgt. 57, Szeged, 6725, Hungary.
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- Institute of Surgical Research, Szent-Györgyi Albert Medical and Pharmaceutical Center, University of Szeged, Szőkefalvi-Nagy Béla street 6., Szeged, 6720, Hungary
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- Department of Urology, Szent-Györgyi Albert Medical and Pharmaceutical Center, University of Szeged, Kálvária sgt. 57, Szeged, 6725, Hungary
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- Department of Urology, Szent-Györgyi Albert Medical and Pharmaceutical Center, University of Szeged, Kálvária sgt. 57, Szeged, 6725, Hungary
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- Department of Urology, Szent-Györgyi Albert Medical and Pharmaceutical Center, University of Szeged, Kálvária sgt. 57, Szeged, 6725, Hungary
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Javdan N, Ayatollahi SA, Iqbal Choudhary M, Al-Hasani S, Pazoki-Toroudi H. FOXO1 targeting by capsaicin reduces tissue damage after testicular torsion. Andrologia 2018; 50:e12987. [PMID: 29411905 DOI: 10.1111/and.12987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Testicular torsion-related oxidative stress causes a sequential chain of DNA damage, lipid peroxidation and cell death that leads to the derangement in the sperm functions and infertility. Capsaicin that has been applied for pain relief and cancer prevention possesses antioxidant properties which can be exploited to confer cell survival under ischaemic testis damage. Wistar male rats weighing 150-200 g were randomly divided into four groups: (i) sham group (all procedures except torsion of testis), (ii) ischaemia group (TT group), (iii) three TT groups treated with different dose of capsaicin (TT + different doses of Cap) and (iv) three control groups treated with different doses of capsaicin (100, 500 and 1000 ug/ml). Capsaicin administration significantly decreased the expression of pro-apoptotic factors and increased the expression of anti-apoptotic factors. Likewise, the expression of FOXO1 is significantly increased by higher doses of the capsaicin. Histological assessment by H&E and TUNEL method also exhibited an improved testicular morphology and decreased apoptosis in testes. These results suggested clinical potential for capsaicin in treatment of testicular torsion by targeting FOXO1 and apoptotic pathways.
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- N Javdan
- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Reproductive Medicine Unit, University of Schleswig-Holstein, Luebeck, Germany
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- Physiology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Molehin OR, Adeyanju AA, Adefegha SA, Aina OO, Afolabi BA, Olowoyeye AO, Oyediran JA, Oladiran OR. Sildenafil, a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, offers protection against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in rat. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2018; 29:29-35. [PMID: 29283882 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2017-0011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2017] [Accepted: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Elevation of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) activity converts cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) to 5'-GMP, a mechanism that could be associated with drug-mediated hepatotoxicity. This study investigated whether selective inhibition of PDE5 by sildenafil could offer protection against hepatotoxicity induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). METHODS CCl4 (0.5 mL/kg) was administered intraperitoneally to induce hepatotoxicity. The control group received normal saline. Sildenafil (5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg/kg, p.o.) was administered to CCl4-treated rats. RESULTS CCl4 significantly increased the serum levels of gamma glutamyl transferase (γ-GT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and reduced total protein (TP) (p<0.05). Pretreatment with sildenafil moderately reduced ALP, AST, and ALT activities with modest increase in TP level. CCl4-induced changes in the antioxidant status of the liver were significantly improved by sildenafil, especially at the lowest dose of 5 mg/kg by elevating the levels of reduced glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) and preventing lipid peroxidation (p<0.05). Sildenafil did not significantly alter the total cholesterol and triglyceride levels. However, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) level was significantly increased by sildenafil (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The results from this study suggest that sildenafil, when used at low doses, may be a useful pharmacological protective agent against CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity.
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- Olorunfemi R Molehin
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. P.M.B.5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Phone: +234 803 462 1267, E-mail:
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- Department of Biological Sciences, McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo, Nigeria
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- Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Unit, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. P.M.B.5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. P.M.B.5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. P.M.B.5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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Ölmestig JN, Marlet IR, Hainsworth AH, Kruuse C. Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibition as a therapeutic target for ischemic stroke: A systematic review of preclinical studies. Cell Signal 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2017.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Kostakis ID, Zavras N, Damaskos C, Sakellariou S, Korkolopoulou P, Misiakos EP, Tsaparas P, Vaos G, Karatzas T. Erythropoietin and sildenafil protect against ischemia/reperfusion injury following testicular torsion in adult rats. Exp Ther Med 2017; 13:3341-3347. [PMID: 28587411 PMCID: PMC5450555 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2017.4441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2016] [Accepted: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Testicular torsion/detorsion causes severe tissue damage due to ischemia/reperfusion injury. The present study investigated the protective effect of erythropoietin and sildenafil against ischemia/reperfusion injury following unilateral testicular torsion/detorsion in adult rats. A total of 28 adult male rats were included, and were divided into the following groups: Group A (n=5), sham operated; groups B (n=5), C (n=5), D (n=5) and E (n=8), undergoing right testis torsion and detorsion after 90 min. Group B received no drug treatment. Rats in the groups C and D received low-dose (1,000 IU/kg) or high-dose (3,000 IU/kg) erythropoietin, while those in group E received sildenafil (0.7 mg/kg), through intraperitoneal injection after 60 min of torsion. The right testis was extracted 24 h after detorsion, and the tissue was subjected to histopathological examination and immunohistochemical assessment of cleaved caspase-3 expression. Histological alterations and the quality of spermatogenesis were scored according to the Cosentino and the Johnsen scoring systems, respectively. The results demonstrated normal testicular architecture in group A, while the other groups showed ischemic cellular damages, with the worst scores observed in group B. Groups D and E presented better scores compared with group C. Regarding the quality of spermatogenesis, the best scores were observed in group A, and the worst in group B. Groups C, D and E presented similar results, which were improved in comparison to group B, however, not compared to group A. Furthermore, cleaved caspase-3 levels were lower in groups A, D and E, with equal results observed. Group C had higher levels of cleaved caspase-3 compared with these groups, but lower than group B, which presented the highest cleaved caspase-3 levels. In conclusion, erythropoietin and sildenafil protect testis from ischemia/reperfusion injury by decreasing cellular damage and attenuating apoptosis.
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- Ioannis D Kostakis
- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research 'N.S. Christeas', National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, 11527 Athens, Greece.,Second Department of Propedeutic Surgery, 'Laiko' General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, 12462 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research 'N.S. Christeas', National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, 11527 Athens, Greece.,Second Department of Propedeutic Surgery, 'Laiko' General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Pathology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Pathology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, 12462 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research 'N.S. Christeas', National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, 11527 Athens, Greece.,Second Department of Propedeutic Surgery, 'Laiko' General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Alexandroupolis University Hospital, Democritus University of Thrace, Medical School, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research 'N.S. Christeas', National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, 11527 Athens, Greece.,Second Department of Propedeutic Surgery, 'Laiko' General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, 11527 Athens, Greece
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Sönmez MF, Ozdemir Ş, Guzel M, Kaymak E. The ameliorative effects of vinpocetine on apoptosis and HSP-70 expression in testicular torsion in rats. Biotech Histochem 2017; 92:92-99. [DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2016.1259499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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- MF Sönmez
- Departments of Histology and Embryology
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- Departments of Histology and Embryology
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- Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Departments of Histology and Embryology
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Drobnis EZ, Nangia AK. Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors (PDE Inhibitors) and Male Reproduction. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2017; 1034:29-38. [PMID: 29256125 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-69535-8_5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The nonspecific PDE inhibitors, particularly the methylxanthines: caffeine, pentoxifylline (PTX), and theophylline, are known to stimulate sperm motility in vitro and have been used to treat sperm prior to insemination. The in vivo effects are less dramatic. A beneficial effect of caffeine, which is a constituent of some medications, remains controversial. Very high doses of caffeine do have negative effects on fertility endpoints in men and experimental species. The specific PDE5 inhibitors, particularly sildenafil and tadalafil, are prescribed for erectile dysfunction, as well as pulmonary hypertension, lower urinary tract symptoms, and premature ejaculation. PDE5 is expressed throughout the contractile tissues of the male reproductive tract, generally increasing contractility. Some PDE5 inhibitors tend to increase circulating testosterone levels somewhat. For short-term exposure consistent with use prior to intercourse, there appears to be minimal effects on semen quality. Several large, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in healthy men have not found adverse effects of long-term use of these drugs on semen quality. RCTs in infertile men have demonstrated a modest increase in semen quality. Animal studies at human equivalent doses (HED) have produced similar results in young males, but a study in aging male rats found progressive decreases in epididymal sperm quality accompanied by consistent degeneration of the seminal tubules suggesting that studies in older men might be warranted. A concerning study in mice found lower fertilization rates in males treated with HED of sildenafil and mated the next day to untreated females than for control males. Fertility studies in humans are needed.
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- Erma Z Drobnis
- Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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Nna VU, Osim EE. Testicular toxicity following separate and combined administration of PDE5 inhibitors and opioid: assessment of recovery following their withdrawal. Andrologia 2016; 49. [DOI: 10.1111/and.12669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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- V. U. Nna
- Department of Physiology; Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences; College of Medical Sciences; University of Calabar; Calabar Cross River State Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology; Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences; College of Medical Sciences; University of Calabar; Calabar Cross River State Nigeria
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Mostafa T. Useful Implications of Low-dose Long-term Use of PDE-5 Inhibitors. Sex Med Rev 2016; 4:270-284. [PMID: 27871960 DOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2015.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2015] [Revised: 12/24/2015] [Accepted: 12/24/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) hydrolyzes cyclic guanylate monophosphate (cGMP) specifically to 5' GMP, promoting successful corporeal vascular relaxation and penile erection during sexual stimulation. Oral PDE-5 inhibitors such as sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalafil, and avanafil have provided noninvasive, effective, well-tolerated treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) patients and, at the same time, stimulated both academic and clinical interests. Lately, some oral PDE-5 inhibitors were released as low-dose preparations with the concept of potential daily administration and long-term use. AIM To highlight the possible potential implications of low-dose long-term use of PDE-5 inhibitors. METHOD A systematic review was carried out until December 2015 based on a search of all concerned articles in MEDLINE, medical subjects heading (MeSH) databases, Scopus, The Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and CINAHL databases without language restriction. Key words used to assess the outcome and estimates for concerned associations were: PDE-5 inhibitors; erectile dysfunction; low-dose; long-term; sildenafil; tadalafil; vardenafil; avanafil. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Demonstrating different implications for low-dose long-term use of PDE-5 inhibitors. RESULTS Low-dose and/or long-term use of PDE-5 inhibitors was shown to put forth beneficial sound effects in different medical implications with potentials that could be extended for different utilities. These implications included sexual, urogenital, cardiovascular, pulmonary, cutaneous, gastrointestinal, and reproductive, as well as neurological disorders. However, it is evident that most potential appliances were carried out experimentally on preclinical studies with off-label indications. CONCLUSION Making use of and exploring low-dose and/or long-term use of several PDE-5 inhibitors for their possible implications seem to be valuable in different medical disorders. Increased knowledge of the drug characteristics, comparative treatment regimens, optimal prescribing patterns, and well-designed clinical trials are needed before these agents can be recommended for use.
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- Taymour Mostafa
- Department of Andrology, Sexology & STDs, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Taskin MI, Yay A, Adali E, Balcioglu E, Inceboz U. Protective effects of sildenafil citrate administration on cisplatin-induced ovarian damage in rats. Gynecol Endocrinol 2015; 31:272-7. [PMID: 25483005 DOI: 10.3109/09513590.2014.984679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of sildenafil citrate on cisplatin-induced ovarian toxicity. Thirty-two female rats were divided into four groups. Group 1: saline control; group 2: cisplatin; group 3: sildenafil citrate; and group 4: cisplatin plus sildenafil citrate group. In groups 2 and 4, the rats were injected with 5 mg/kg cisplatin intraperitoneally (i.p.). In groups 3 and 4, the rats were injected with 1.4 mg/kg sildenafil citrate i.p. The ovaries were removed two weeks later in all groups. Histopathologic examination, follicle counting and classification were performed. The expression of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) was detected immunohistochemically in the ovarian tissues. Sildenafil alleviated cisplatin-induced histopathological changes in the ovarian tissue. Primordial, secondary and tertiary follicles were diminished in group 2 compared with group 1 (p < 0.05). Pretreatment with sildenafil citrate preserved primordial follicle count in group 4 compared with group 2, and the difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05). According to our results, immunoreactivity intensity of AMH was lower in group 2 compared with group 1 (92.4 ± 3.97 versus 88.8 ± 1.77) but not significantly, whereas immunoreactivity intensity of AMH was higher in group 4 compared with group 2 (88.8 ± 1.77 versus 94.1 ± 2.36; p < 0.05). Our results demonstrated that pretreatment with sildenafil citrate is beneficial for protecting the ovaries from cisplatin-induced damage. Sildenafil citrate can be a choice for fertility preservation.
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- Mine Islimye Taskin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Balıkesir University School of Medicine , Balikesir , Turkey and
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The effect of sildenafil and udenafil on testicular damage following ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats. J Urol 2014; 192:1272-7. [PMID: 24742592 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Ischemia-reperfusion injury can cause testicular damage and phosphodiesterase inhibitors are reported to regulate antioxidant activity. We investigated the prevention of ipsilateral and contralateral testicular damage using 2 phosphodiesterase inhibitors after testicular detorsion in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 28 adult male rats were randomly divided into 4 groups of 7 each, including group 1-sham operation, group 2-testicular torsion and detorsion, group 3- testicular torsion and detorsion with sildenafil administration before detorsion and group 4- testicular torsion and detorsion with udenafil administration before detorsion. Tissue levels of malondialdehyde, total sulfhydryl and nitrite were evaluated, and histopathological changes in the groups were examined. RESULTS Compared to group 1 significantly increased tissue malondialdehyde (p = 0.001), significantly decreased total sulfhydryl (p = 0.038) and insignificantly increased nitrite were found in group 2. Compared to group 2 malondialdehyde decreased significantly and total sulfhydryl increased significantly in groups 3 and 4. The decrease in nitrite was insignificant in the latter 2 groups. Histopathology revealed increased hemorrhage, congestion and edema in group 2 rats. The testicular injury score was lower in groups 3 and 4. In group 2 grades II to IV injury was detected while most specimens in treated groups showed grade II injury. CONCLUSIONS This study indicates that intraperitoneal administration of sildenafil and udenafil efficiently suppresses radical production while decreasing histological changes after testicular ischemia-reperfusion injury.
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McMahon D. Editorial comment. J Urol 2014; 191:1584-5. [PMID: 24679867 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2013.09.104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Dan McMahon
- Akron Children's Hospital, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio
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Zavras N, Kostakis ID, Sakellariou S, Damaskos C, Roupakas E, Tsagkari E, Spartalis E, Velaoras K, Dontas IA, Karatzas T. Comparison of erythropoietin and sildenafil protective role against ischemia/reperfusion injury of the testis in adult rats. Int Urol Nephrol 2013; 46:731-6. [PMID: 24097275 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-013-0569-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2013] [Accepted: 09/17/2013] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Tissue damage in testicular torsion/detorsion is caused not only by the ischemia, but also by the ischemia/reperfusion injury after detorsion. Erythropoietin and sildenafil are considered to protect against ischemia/reperfusion injury. Here, we studied and compared their actions in testicular torsion/detorsion in adult rats. METHODS Twenty-two adult male Wistar Albino rats were divided into four groups. Rats in group A (n = 5) were sham operated. Rats in group B (n = 5), group C (n = 6) and group D (n = 6) underwent torsion of the right testis and detorsion after 90 min. No pharmaceutical intervention was performed in group B. Erythropoietin (1,000 IU/kg) and sildenafil (0.7 mg/kg) were injected intraperitoneally in groups C and D, respectively, after 60 min of torsion. All animals were killed 24 h after detorsion, and their right testis was extracted, placed into 10 % formalin solution and sent for histopathological examination. The histological changes in the testes were scored according to the four-point grading system proposed by Cosentino et al. RESULTS All rats in group A had normal testicular architecture (grade 1). The untreated group B had a mean grade of 3.81 (range 3.65-4). The treated groups C (mean grade 3.24; range 3.05-3.45) and D (2.69, range 2.4-2.9) presented statistically significant better results (lower grades) compared with the untreated group B. Group D had significantly better results (lower grades) than group C. CONCLUSIONS The intraperitoneal injection of erythropoietin and sildenafil protects against ischemia/reperfusion injury after testicular torsion and detorsion. Sildenafil may have a stronger action than erythropoietin at the doses used in this study.
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- Nick Zavras
- Third Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, 1 Rimini Street, Chaidari, 12462, Athens, Greece
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Arafa MH, Atteia HH. Sildenafil citrate attenuates the deleterious effects of elevated ammonia. Toxicol Mech Methods 2013; 23:402-11. [DOI: 10.3109/15376516.2013.770109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The protective effects of grape seed extract on MDA, AOPP, apoptosis and eNOS expression in testicular torsion: an experimental study. World J Urol 2013; 31:615-22. [PMID: 23475212 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-013-1049-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2012] [Accepted: 02/21/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Grape seed proanthocyanidin extract (GSPE) is a potent antioxidant and a free radical scavenger. This study was designed to determine whether GSPE could protect against dysfunction and oxidative stress induced by torsion-detorsion injury in rat testis. METHODS A total of 45 male Wistar albino rats were divided into five groups: control group, sham group, torsion-detorsion (T/D) group, T/D + GSPE group, GSPE group. GSPE was administrated 100 mg/kg/day with oral gavage over seven days before torsion. Testicular torsion was performed for 2 h, and afterward, detorsion was performed for 2 h. The rats were decapitated under ketamine anesthesia, and their testes tissues were removed. Tissue malondialdehyde, advanced oxidation protein products levels, eNOS expression, apoptosis and histopathological damage scores were then compared. RESULTS Testicular torsion-detorsion caused significant increases in malondialdehyde level, apoptosis and eNOS expression level and caused a significant decrease in advanced oxidation protein product levels and testicular spermatogenesis in ipsilateral testes. GSPE prevented the rise in malondialdehyde, apoptosis and eNOS expression and improved testicular morphology and Johnsen's score. CONCLUSIONS As a result, testicular torsion gives rise to serious damage in testes and GSPE is a potent antioxidant agent in preventing testicular injury.
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