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Razmaraii N, Babaei H, Mohajjel Nayebi A, Ahdi Khosroshahi S, Farajnia S. Evaluation of Cytotoxic Effect and Antioxidant Activity of Grape Seed Extract, Crocin, and Phenytoin. Arch Razi Inst 2018; 72:181-187. [PMID: 30341939 DOI: 10.22092/ari.2017.111609] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2016] [Accepted: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 09/30/2022]
Abstract
Antioxidant compounds inhibit formation of free radicals, chelate catalytic metals, and scavenge free radicals in biological systems. In addition, antioxidants play a decisive role in prevention of numerous physiological dysfunctions, cancers, and metabolic disorders. This study sought to evaluate the antioxidant capacity and cytotoxic effect of grape seed extract (GSE), crocin (CRO), and phenytoin (PHEN) on a human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7). Methanol extracts of the three mentioned agents were prepared and their antioxidant activity was evaluated by diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl method, using Quercetine (QUER) as positive control. The 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay was used to evaluate the cytotoxic effect of the extracts on Michigan Cancer Foundation-7MCF-7 cell line, using doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) as the positive control. Given the results, greater scavenging activity was achieved by using GSE in comparison to CRO and PHEN. Further, a significant correlation was found between the antioxidant activity and cytotoxic effects of these agents, and GSE had the highest antioxidant capacity and cytotoxic effect in comparison to CRO and PHEN.
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Affiliation(s)
- N Razmaraii
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Department of Cellular & Molecular Biotechnology, Razi Vaccine and Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization, Karaj, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Salmabadi Z, Mohseni Kouchesfahani H, Parivar K, Karimzadeh L. Effect of Grape Seed Extract on Lipid Profile and Expression of Interleukin-6 in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Wistar Rat Model. Int J Fertil Steril 2017; 11:176-183. [PMID: 28868839 PMCID: PMC5582145 DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2017.5007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2016] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common but complex endocrine
disorder and is the major cause of anovulation and consequent subfertility. In this study
the effect of grape seed extract (GSE) on triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), highdensity lipoprotein-cholestrol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein-cholestrol (LDL-C) and
interleukin-6 (IL-6) in PCOS Wistar rats were assessed. Materials and Methods In this experimental study, 84 adult female Wistar rats were
divided into 7 groups (n=12) including control (intact), Sham (estradiol valerate solvent
injection), control PCOS and 4 experimental PCOS groups. To induce the syndrome, a
single subcutaneous injection of 2 mg estradiol valerate was applied. In experimental
groups, PCOS rats were treated with different doses of 50, 75, 100 and 200 mg/kg body
weight (BW) GSE by intraperitoneal injection for 10 consecutive days. After harvesting blood serum, TG was measured by Glycerol-3-phosphate Oxidase-Peoxidase (GPO-
PAP), TC by Cholesterol Oxidase-Peroxidase (CHOD-PAP), and HDL-C by sedimentation method, LDL-C by Friedwald calculation and IL-6 by ELISA method. The serum
values of each parameter were analyzed using one-way ANOVA at P≤0.05. Results In all experimental groups significant decrease of visceral fat was obvious as
compared with control PCOS group. LDL-C, TC and IL-6 levels in experimental groups,
particularly at dose of 50 mg/kg of GSE, were significantly decreased as compared with
PCOS group. However, HDL-C levels were not significantly changed. Conclusion : According to the findings of this study, it can be concluded that GSE with
its effects on serum TC, LDL-C and IL-6 could reduce the effects of dyslipidemia and
inflammation in PCOS rats and improve systemic symptoms of PCOS.
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- Zohreh Salmabadi
- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Animal Center Laboratories and Cellular and Molecular Research Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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Razmaraii N, Babaei H, Mohajjel Nayebi A, Assadnassab G, Ashrafi Helan J, Azarmi Y. Cardioprotective Effect of Grape Seed Extract on Chronic Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiac Toxicity in Wistar Rats. Adv Pharm Bull 2016; 6:423-433. [PMID: 27766227 PMCID: PMC5071806 DOI: 10.15171/apb.2016.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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: 04/09/2016] [Revised: 09/03/2016] [Accepted: 09/04/2016] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Purpose: The aim of the present study was to determine the ability of grape seed extract (GSE) as a powerful antioxidant in preventing adverse effect of doxorubicin (DOX) on heart function. Methods: Male rats were divided into three groups: control, DOX (2 mg/kg/48h, for 12 days) and GSE (100 mg/kg/24h, for 16 days) plus DOX. Left ventricular (LV) function and hemodynamic parameters were assessed using echocardiography, electrocardiography and a Millar pressure catheter. Histopathological analysis and in vitro antitumor activity were also evaluated. Results: DOX induced heart damage in rats through decreasing the left ventricular systolic and diastolic pressures, rate of rise/decrease of LV pressure, ejection fraction, fractional shortening and contractility index as demonstrated by echocardiography, electrocardiography and hemodynamic parameters relative to control group. Our data demonstrated that GSE treatment markedly attenuated DOX-induced toxicity, structural changes in myocardium and improved ventricular function. Additionally, GSE did not intervene with the antitumor effect of DOX. Conclusion: Collectively, the results suggest that GSE is potentially protective against DOX-induced toxicity in rat heart and maybe increase therapeutic index of DOX in human cancer treatment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nasser Razmaraii
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 5165665811, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 5166614756, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 5165665811, Iran
- School of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 5166414766, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, 5157944533, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, 5166617564, Iran
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- School of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 5166414766, Iran
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Taghizadeh M, Malekian E, Memarzadeh MR, Mohammadi AA, Asemi Z. Grape Seed Extract Supplementation and the Effects on the Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress and Metabolic Profiles in Female Volleyball Players: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Iran Red Crescent Med J 2016; 18:e31314. [PMID: 28144458 PMCID: PMC5253210 DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.31314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2015] [Revised: 07/30/2015] [Accepted: 09/12/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Only limited data are available for evaluating the effects of the administration of grape seed extract (GSE) on the metabolic status of female volleyball players. OBJECTIVES This study was conducted to determine the effects of GSE administration on the metabolic status of female volleyball players. METHODS This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was performed among 40 female volleyball players. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups, with members of the test group (n = 20) taking 300 mg of GSE twice a day for eight weeks and members of the control group (n = 20) taking a placebo pearl for the same period. Fasting blood samples were taken before and after the eight-week intervention period in order to determine the related variables. RESULTS Supplementation with GSE resulted in a significant rise in the plasma glutathione (GSH) level (+265.5 ± 344.2 vs. +2.2 ± 378.2 µmol/L, P = 0.02), as well as a significant decrease in the malondialdehyde (MDA) level (-1.4 ± 2.0 vs. -0.2 ± 1.2 µmol/L, P = 0.01) when compared to the placebo group. In addition, when compared to the group that received the placebo, the subjects who received GSE had significantly decreased serum insulin concentrations (-23.4 ± 23.4 vs. +1.8 ± 25.2 pmol/L, P = 0.002), a decreased homeostasis model of assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) (-0.7 ± 0.7 vs. +0.2 ± 0.9, P = 0.002), and an increased quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (QUICKI) (+0.01 ± 0.01 vs. -0.01 ± 0.02, P = 0.03). The administration of GSE had no significant effects on creatine phosphokinase (CPK), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), nitric oxide (NO), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), and lipid concentrations when compared with the administration of the placebo. However, after controlling for baseline NO levels, age, and baseline BMI, the changes in the plasma NO concentrations were significantly different between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, taking GSE for eight weeks had beneficial effects on the plasma GSH, MDA levels, and markers of insulin metabolism of female volleyball players.
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- Mohsen Taghizadeh
- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran
- Corresponding Author: Zatollah Asemi, Department of Nutrition, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran. Tel: +98-3155463378; Fax: +98-3155463377, E-mail:
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Akdagli S, Tuzuner A, Demirci S, Karadas H, Tulaci KG, Dogan M, Caylan R. Do all antioxidant supplements have the same potential effect on preventing myringosclerosis? Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol 2015; 8:1-6. [PMID: 25729488 DOI: 10.3342/ceo.2015.8.1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2013] [Revised: 10/14/2013] [Accepted: 10/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objectives Myringosclerosis is an irreversible pathological healing mechanism of the tympanic membrane which can result in the formation of sclerotic plaques. Antioxidant treatment is a recognised prevention therapy and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), lycopene, and grape seed extract (GSE), were used in this manner. Methods Forty-four Wistar rats were used in this experiment, and, following myringotomies, the animals were randomly divided into four groups. CoQ10, lycopene or GSE was administered orally to the respective groups, starting from the day of surgery. Otomicroscopy examination was performed on the 14th day. All tympanic membrane lesions were evaluated and compared otomicroscopically and histopathologically. Results The otomicroscopy and histopathological findings, compared against a control (saline) group, showed the CoQ10, lycopene, and GSE groups had statistically significant differences of degree of sclerosis (P<0.001). Conclusion CoQ10, lycopene, and GSE were compared against a saline group and their antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects were similar. The formation of myringosclerotic plagues after experimental myringotomy in rats significantly decreased and diminished after systemic administration of the three different antioxidant supplements.
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Badavi M, Abedi HA, Dianat M, Sarkaki AR. Exercise Training and Grape Seed Extract Co-Administration Improves Lipid Profile, Weight Loss, Bradycardia, and Hypotension of STZ-Induced Diabetic Rats. Int Cardiovasc Res J 2013; 7:111-7. [PMID: 24757634 PMCID: PMC3987445] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2013] [Revised: 09/10/2013] [Accepted: 09/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Exercise Training (ET) and Grape Seed Extract (GSE) as an antioxidant have many positive effects on controlling diabetes mellitus and its complications. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine the effects of GSE alone or combined with ET on body weight, plasma lipid profile, blood pressure, and heart rate in STZ-induced diabetic rats. METHODS IN THIS STUDY, MALE WISTAR RATS WERE RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO FIVE GROUPS: sedentary control, sedentary diabetic, trained diabetic, GSE treated sedentary diabetic, and GSE treated trained diabetic. ET was conducted on the treadmill daily for 8 weeks. One way ANOVA followed by LSD test was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS Reduction of body weight, high density lipoproteins, heart rate, and systolic blood pressure and increment of total cholesterol, triglyceride, low density lipoprotein, and very low density lipoproteins were observed after STZ injection. Co-administration of GSE and ET had more positive effects on lipid profile compared to each method alone. In addition, GSE and ET modified heart rate partially, while their combination was more effective in improvement of heart rat in conscious rats. On the other hand, administration of ET or GSE alone did not affect systolic blood pressure and body weight, while their combination restored systolic blood pressure completely and improved body weight partially. CONCLUSIONS The study findings indicated that ET combined with GSE had more beneficial effects compared to each one alone on the complications of STZ induced diabetes. This may constitute a convenient and inexpensive therapeutic approach to diabetic complications.
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- Mohammad Badavi
- Physiology Research Center, Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ahwaz Jundishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz, IR Iran
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, IR Iran,Corresponding author: Hassan Ali Abedi, Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, IR Iran, Cellphone: +98-9177825116, Fax: +98-7914440072, E-mail:
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- Physiology Research Center, Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ahwaz Jundishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz, IR Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ahwaz Jundishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz, IR Iran
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Badavi M, Abedi HA, Sarkaki AR, Dianat M. Co-administration of Grape Seed Extract and Exercise Training Improves Endothelial Dysfunction of Coronary Vascular Bed of STZ-Induced Diabetic Rats. Iran Red Crescent Med J 2013; 15:e7624. [PMID: 24693368 PMCID: PMC3950780 DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.7624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2012] [Revised: 02/02/2013] [Accepted: 07/15/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background One of the known complications of diabetes mellitus is vascular dysfunction. Inability of the coronary vascular response to cardiac hyperactivity might cause a higher incidence of ischemic heart disease in diabetic subjects. It has been indicated that regular exercise training and antioxidants could prevent diabetic cardiovascular problems enhanced by vascular damage. Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the effects of grape seed extract (as antioxidant), with and without exercise training on coronary vascular function in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods Fifty male Wistar rats weighing 200 – 232 grams were randomly divided into five groups of 10 rats each: sedentary control, sedentary diabetic, trained diabetic, grape seed extract (200 mg/kg) treated sedentary diabetic and, grape seed extract treated trained diabetic. Diabetes was induced by one intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin. After eight weeks, coronary vascular responses to vasoactive agents were determined. Results The endothelium dependent vasorelaxation to acetylcholine was reduced significantly in diabetic animals; exercise training or grape seed extract administration partially improves this response. However, exercise training in combination with grape seed extract restores endothelial function completely. The endothelium independent vasorelaxation to sodium nitroprusside was improved by combination of exercise training and grape seed extract. On the other hand, the basal perfusion pressure and vasoconstrictive response to phenylephrine did not change significantly. Conclusions The data indicated that co-administration of grape seed extract and exercise training had more significant effects than exercise training or grape seed extract alone; this may constitute a convenient and inexpensive therapeutic approach to diabetic vascular complications.
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- Mohammad Badavi
- Physiology Research Center, Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, IR Iran
- Corresponding Author: Hassan Ali Abedi, Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, IR Iran. Tel: +98-7913340405, Fax: +98-7914440072, E-mail:
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- Physiology Research Center, Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
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