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Sabry FM, Masoud MA, Georgy GS. Caffeine affects the neurobehavioral impact of sodium benzoate in adolescent rats. Neurosci Lett 2024; 832:137801. [PMID: 38685377 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2024.137801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
Abstract
The continuous high intake of caffeinated products may harm CNS. Sodium benzoate (SB), broadly used for food preservation, may also have an impact. The current research studied the influence of caffeine and two doses of SB during adolescence period on behavior and brain alterations. Adolescent rats (90-120 gm) were exposed to vehicle, SB 100 and 400 mg/kg, p.o, caffeine (30 mg/kg, i.p), SB 100 or 400 + caffeine for 28 days. Locomotor performances were assessed by the open field, learning and memory were considered with novel object and y-maze, while anxiety was evaluated by light and dark as well as successive allays tests. The results showed that the motor activity of adolescent rats increased with each single treatment. Recognition memory was improved by SB100 and its combination with caffeine while working memory was reduced by SB (100 or 400) combination with caffeine compared with caffeine group. The anxiolytic effect of caffeine was reduced by SB co-treatment in either dose. Concerning biochemical study in the frontal cortex and hippocampus, oxidative biomarkers as well as Cholinesterase content were elevated due to SB400 + caffeine. Dopamine content was almost elevated by all treatments in both regions while GABA content was increased in the frontal cortex only. The obtained results pointed to histopathological changes as a result of brain oxidative stress and undesirable working memory consequences due to caffeine administration with SB, mostly the large dose. The outcomes propose new recommendations to evade the consolidation between processed nourishment and caffeinated beverages during adolescence.
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- Fatma M Sabry
- Pharmacology Department, Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), formerly National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Giza, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), formerly National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Giza, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), formerly National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Giza, Egypt.
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Asejeje FO, Abiola MA, Adeyemo OA, Ogunro OB, Ajayi AM. Exogenous monosodium glutamate exacerbates lipopolysaccharide-induced neurobehavioral deficits, oxidative damage, neuroinflammation, and cholinergic dysfunction in rat brain. Neurosci Lett 2024; 825:137710. [PMID: 38432355 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2024.137710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Extensive experimental evidence points to neuroinflammation and oxidative stress as major pathogenic events that initiate and drive the neurodegenerative process. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a widely used food additive in processed foods known for its umami taste-enhancing properties. However, concerns about its potential adverse effects on the brain have been raised. Thus, the present study investigated the impact of MSG on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced neurotoxicity in rat brains. Wistar rats weighing between 180 g and 200 g were randomly allocated into four groups: control (received distilled water), MSG (received 1.5 g/kg/day), LPS (received 250 µg/kg/day), and LPS + MSG (received LPS, 250 µg/kg, and MSG, 1.5 g/kg). LPS was administered intraperitoneally for 7 days while MSG was administered orally for 14 days. Our results showed that MSG exacerbated LPS-induced impairment in locomotor and exploratory activities in rats. Similarly, MSG exacerbated LPS-induced oxidative stress as evidenced by increased levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) with a concomitant decrease in levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH), and glutathione-s-transferase (GST) in the brain tissue. In addition, MSG potentiated LPS-induced neuroinflammation, as indicated by increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) as well as myeloperoxidase (MPO) and nitric oxide (NO) in the brain. Moreover, MSG aggravated LPS-induced cholinergic dysfunction, as demonstrated by increased activity of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in the brain. Further, we found a large number of degenerative neurons widespread in hippocampal CA1, CA3 regions, cerebellum, and cortex according to H&E staining. Taken together, our findings suggest that MSG aggravates LPS-induced neurobehavioral deficits, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, cholinergic dysfunction, and neurodegeneration in rat brains.
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- Folake Olubukola Asejeje
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria.
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria; Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Li D, Zhang L, Yang P, He Y, Zhou T, Cheng X, Jiang Z, Long Y, Wan Q, Yan P, Gao C, Huang W, Xu Y. Sodium benzoate induces pancreatic inflammation and β cell apoptosis partially via benzoylation. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2024; 270:115877. [PMID: 38150747 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Epigenetics, specifically histone post-translational modification (HPTM) induced by environmental factors, plays a crucial role in the development of diabetes. Sodium benzoate (NAB) is a widely used additive, however, its potential contribution to diabetes has been largely overlooked. In 2018, a novel HPTM called benzoylation (Kbz) induced by NAB was discovered. This modification can be catalyzed by ACSS2 (acyl-CoA synthetase short-chain member 2) and acyltransferase P300/CBP, and can be reversed by erase enzymes SIRT2. Studies have indicated that Kbz may regulate insulin secretion, although the exact molecular mechanism remains unclear. In our study, C57BL/6J mice were divided into two groups: the NC group and the 1g/kg NAB water feeding group. In vivo experiments were conducted using β-TC-6 cells, with 6 mM NAB or 100 μM benzoyl-CoA as stimuli, and 10 μM A485 (P300 inhibitor), 5 μM ACSS2 inhibitor (inhibiting benzoyl-CoA synthesis), or 5 μM AGK2 (SIRT2 inhibitor) as intervention factors. Our study found that, although the experimental concentration of NAB is below the maximum allowable concentration in food, it still damaged the insulin secretion function of C57BL/6J mice and induced inflammation and apoptosis of islet β cells. We observed significant differences in serum benzoyl-CoA levels between healthy individuals and patients with type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, NAB concentration-dependently increases benzoyl-CoA and Kbz levels. When Kbz is down-regulated using A485 and ACSS2 inhibitor, we observed a reduction in β cell inflammation, apoptosis, and insulin secretion damage. Conversely, up-regulating Kbz using AGK2 resulted in increased levels of β cell inflammation and apoptosis. In conclusion, our data suggest that NAB, despite being within the safe dose range, may be an overlooked environmental risk factor contributing to the pathogenesis of diabetes through its impact on Kbz.
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- Dongze Li
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Department of Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China.
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Asejeje FO, Akinola KD, Abiola MA. Sodium benzoate exacerbates hepatic oxidative stress and inflammation in lipopolysaccharide-induced liver injury in rats. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2023; 45:558-564. [PMID: 36927185 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2023.2191818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Liver damage is a global health concern associated with a high mortality rate. Sodium benzoate (SB) is a widely used preservative in the food industry with a wide range of applications. However, there's a lack of scientific reports on its effect on lipopolysaccharide-induced hepatic dysfunction. OBJECTIVE The present study investigated the influence of SB on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced liver injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-eight rats were randomly allocated into four groups: control (received distilled water), SB (received 600 mg/kg), LPS (received 0.25 mg/kg), and LPS + SB (received LPS, 0.25 mg/kg, and SB, 600 mg/kg). SB was administered orally for 14 days while LPS was administered intraperitoneally for 7 days. RESULTS Administration of SB to rats with hepatocyte injury exacerbated liver damage with a significant increase in the activities of serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). We also observed that SB aggravated LPS-mediated hepatic oxidative stress occasioned by a marked decrease in antioxidant status with a concomitant increase in lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, LPS - mediated increase in inflammatory biomarkers as well as histological deterioration in the liver was exacerbated following the administration of SB to rats. CONCLUSION Taken together, the study provides experimental evidence that SB exacerbates hepatic oxidative stress and inflammation in LPS-mediated liver injury.
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- Folake Olubukola Asejeje
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria
- Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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Akintoye OO, Ajibare AJ, Folawiyo MA, Jimoh-Abdulghaffaar HO, Asuku A, Owolabi GA, Babalola KT. Zinc supplement reverses short-term memory deficit in sodium benzoate-induced neurotoxicity in male Wistar rats by enhancing anti-oxidative capacity via Nrf 2 up-regulation. Behav Brain Res 2023; 437:114163. [PMID: 36265761 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2022.114163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Sodium benzoate (SB) is a commonly-used food preservative, with a controversial report to its neurological benefit and toxicity. Zinc (Zn) is a trace element that plays a crucial role in memory, inflammation and oxidative stress. This study was to investigate the effect of SB on rat cognition and memory and the possible modulatory effect of Zn supplement. Twenty four male Wistar rats were divided into four groups of six animals each. Animals in groups 1-4 were treated with normal saline 1 ml/kg, SB 200 mg/kg, zinc sulphate 10 ml/kg and SB 200 mg/kg + zinc sulphate 10 ml/kg/day daily respectively for three weeks. After treatment, the animals were subjected to different behavioural tests, and then sacrificed. Their blood samples were collected for catalase(CAT), superoxide dismutase(SOD) and interleukin-1B(IL-1B) assay. Brain samples were also collected for nuclear factor-erythroid-related factor 2(Nrf2), and acetylcholinesterase (AchE) mRNA gene expression. The serum levels of CAT and SOD were (p < 0.0001; p < 0.0001) reduced in the SB only-treated group compared to the other groups. Nrf2 gene expression was totally shut down in the SB only-treated group but, up-regulated in the Zn-treated groups (p < 0.0001). The serum level of IL-1B was higher in the SB only-treated group compared to the other groups. SB-treated group spent longer time in the close arm (p = <0.0001), shorter time in the open arm (p = <0.0001) and had higher anxiety index (p = 0.0045) than the Zn-treated groups. Conclusively, Zinc improves memory deficit, has anxiolytic, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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- O O Akintoye
- Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Ekiti State University, Nigeria.
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Ekiti State University, Nigeria
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Ekiti State University, Nigeria
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Science, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Bioresources Development Centre, National Biotechnology Development Agrncy, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Ekiti State University, Nigeria
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Leadcity University, Ibadan, Nigeria
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