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Olorundare OE, Adeneye AA, Akinsola AO, Ajayi AM, Atolani O, Soyemi SS, Mgbehoma AI, Albrecht RM. Anti-apoptotic and antioxidant mechanisms may underlie the abrogative potential of Ocimum gratissimum Linn. Leaf extract and fractions against trastuzumab-induced cardiotoxicity in Wistar rats. Toxicol Rep 2024; 12:200-214. [PMID: 38313815 PMCID: PMC10837095 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2024.01.011] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Clinical use of trastuzumab (TZM), has been widely associated with increased incidence of cardiotoxicity. Ocimum gratissimum Linn. is a household medicinal plant popularly used for treating inflammatory conditions. In this study, we investigated the abrogative potential of 100 mg/kg/day of the ethanol leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum Linn. (OG) and its petroleum ether (PEOG), ethyl acetate (EAOG) and ethanol (EOG) fractions in TZM intoxicated Wistar rats for 7 days using anthropometric, biochemical, histopathological and immunohistochemical endpoints. In addition, secondary metabolite constituents in OG and its fractions were determined through Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). The study results showed that oral pretreatments with OG and OG fractions as well as the fixed dose valsartan-lisinopril (VAL-LSP) combination effectively ameliorated and restore nearly normal levels the TZM-altered plasma cardiac troponin I and antioxidant profile which were corroborated by histopathological and immunohistochemical findings as indicated by the inhibition of TZM-induced activation of caspases-3 and - 9 and profound upregulation of BCL-2 expression. Phytoscan of OG and its fractions showed the presence of thymol and in high amount. Overall, our findings revealed the cardioprotective potentials of OG, OG fractions and fixed dose VAL-LSP combination against TZM-induced cardiotoxicity which probably was mediated via abrogation of cardiomyocyte apoptosis and antioxidant mechanisms.
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- Olufunke Esan Olorundare
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Lagos State University College of Medicine, 1–5 Oba Akinjobi Way, G.R.A., Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Lagos State University College of Medicine, 1–5 Oba Akinjobi Way, G.R.A., Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Lagos State University College of Medicine, 1–5 Oba Akinjobi Way, G.R.A., Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Animal Sciences, 1675 Observatory Drive, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706, USA
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Bujok J, Pavľak A, Walski T, Zigo F, Trochanowska-Pauk N, Bohara R, Miśta D. Changes in the blood redox status of horses subjected to combat training. Res Vet Sci 2024; 171:105219. [PMID: 38471346 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2024.105219] [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: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Combat training of police horses, involving physical activity in the presence of environmental stressors, poses a risk of oxidative stress. This study compared the oxidative imbalance after combat training in horses in the regular police service and in horses that had just been schooled. Blood collection was performed immediately after training and after 16 h rest. The activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT), and total antioxidant status (TAS) were determined as the markers of enzymatic antioxidant defence. At the same time, lipid peroxidation (TBARS) and protein carbonylation (Carb) were assessed as oxidation biomarkers. Additionally, oxidative imbalance indexes such as SOD/CAT, SOD/GPx, TBARS/TAS and TBARS/GPx were calculated. Animals during schooling had significantly lower SOD activity in erythrocytes than those experienced. CAT activity in erythrocytes was insignificantly higher immediately after training than during recovery. The SOD/GPx ratio was higher in experienced animals, which may reflect the intra-erythrocyte imbalance between enzymes producing and degrading hydrogen peroxide towards the first one. The concentration of carbonyl groups was significantly higher after the combat training compared to the recovery period in all horses. In inexperienced animals slight increase in TBARS/TAS and TBARS/GPx indexes were observed during the recovery time after exercises, contrary to experienced horses, in which these markers decreased slightly. These results suggest that the oxidative imbalance in inexperienced horses, although less pronounced just after combat training, was more prolonged as compared to horses in regular service.
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- Jolanta Bujok
- Department of Animal Physiology and Biostructure, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 31, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Husbandry, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Komenskeho 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovak Republic.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Fundamental Problems of Technology, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Husbandry, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Komenskeho 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovak Republic.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Fundamental Problems of Technology, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland; Department of Physics and Biophysics, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland.
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- CÚRAM, SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, National University of Ireland, Upper Newcastle, Galway H91 W2TY, Ireland.
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Biostructure, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 31, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland.
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Coşkun F, Yalçın E, Çavuşoğlu K. Metronidazole promotes oxidative stress and DNA fragmentation-mediated myocardial injury in albino mice. Chemosphere 2024; 352:141382. [PMID: 38331262 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141382] [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: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the cardiotoxic effects of Metronidazole (Mtz) in albino mice. The mice were divided into four experimental groups: Gp.I (control group): saline, Gp.II:125 mg/kg b.w Mtz, Gp.III:250 mg/kg b.w, Gp.IV:500 mg/kg b.w Mtz. Heart weight ratio, markers of cardiac injury, markers of oxidative stress, histopathological examinations, DNA fragmentation and spectral analysis were used to determine cardiotoxicity. Administration of 125-500 mg/kg Mtz caused an increase in heart weight and a decrease in body weight. Administration of 500 mg/kg Mtz increased heart weight by 35.5% and decreased body weight by 21.9% compared with control. Mtz-treated mice showed a significant increase in cardiac injury biomarkers and serious alterations in cardiac oxidative stress markers. Histopathological changes of cardiac tissues observed in mice treated with Mtz include myocardial hypertrophy, fibrosis, myocarditis, separation of the muscle fibers, congestion-narrowing in vessels, necrosis, myocardium-vacuolation, myocytolysis, myocyte degeneration, nuclear aggregation, cytoplasmic fragmentation and prevalent nuclei. Mtz treatment already resulted in a significant decrease in the percentage of head DNA and an increase in the percentage of tail DNA. The most striking tail formation among the Mtz-treated groups was observed in the group receiving 500 mg/kg Mtz. In the presence of Mtz, there was a hypochromic shift in the absorption spectrum of DNA, and the potential DNA-Mtz interaction was found to occur in the intercalation mode. These results show that Mtz used against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa in gastrointestinal infections can cause severe cardiotoxic findings in albino mice and cause fragmentation in DNA.
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- Fatmanur Coşkun
- Department of Biology, Institute of Science, Giresun University, Giresun, Turkiye.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Art, Giresun University, Giresun, Turkiye.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Art, Giresun University, Giresun, Turkiye.
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Kordas K, Ghazal D, Queirolo EI, Olson JR, Beledo MI, Browne RW. Temperature stability of urinary F 2-isoprostane and 8-hydroxy-2 '-deoxyguanosine. Pract Lab Med 2024; 39:e00373. [PMID: 38420043 PMCID: PMC10901129 DOI: 10.1016/j.plabm.2024.e00373] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Background Clinical and epidemiological studies employ long-term temperature storage but the effect of temperature on the stability of oxidative stress (OS) markers is unknown. We investigated the effects of storage at -20 °C and -80 °C over 4-9 months on F2-isoprostanes (F2-IsoP) and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) levels in urine of children, a population group among whom the measurement of these markers is still limited. Methods Paired spot urine samples from 87 children aged 8.9-16.9 years (52.9% boys) were analyzed. Samples were preserved with 0.005% (w/v) butylated hydroxytoluene, portioned and stored within 2.5 h (median) of collection. Samples were analyzed in duplicate or triplicate using commercial ELISA kits and their correlations were evaluated. Results F2-IsoP and 8-OHdG showed high correlations (Spearman rho of 0.90 and 0.97, respectively; P < 0.0001) with storage at -20 °C and -80 °C. There was a strong agreement among categories of values for F2-IsoP (Kappa = 0.76 ± 0.08, agreement = 83.9%, P < 0.0001) and 8-OHdG: (Kappa = 0.83 ± 0.08, agreement = 88.4%, P < 0.0001). The correlation between the temperatures for F2-IsoP concentrations was also high when stored for <4 (0.93), 4 (0.93), and 5 months (0.88), all P < 0.0001. For 8-OHdG, Spearman correlations at <8, 8, and 9 months of storage at -20 °C and -80 °C were 0.95, 0.98, and 0.96 (all P < 0.0001), respectively. Conclusions Urine storage with BHT for up to nine months at a temperature of -20 °C to -80 °C yields highly comparable concentrations of F2-IsoP and 8-OHdG.
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- Katarzyna Kordas
- Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, 270 Farber Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14214, USA
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- Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Learning, Faculty of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, 270 Farber Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14214, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Learning, Faculty of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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Gaur K, Varshney H, Subhan I, Fatima J, Jyoti S, Siddique YH. Evaluation of Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate toxicity on the third instar larvae of transgenic Drosophila melanogaster (hsp70-lacZ) Bg 9. Food Chem Toxicol 2024; 184:114425. [PMID: 38160779 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.114425] [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: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, generally known as DEHP is a synthetic compound mainly used as a plasticizer to make polyvinyl chloride products flexible and soft. The present work aimed to study the toxicity of Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate on the third instar larvae of transgenic Drosophila melanogaster(hsp70-lacZ) Bg9. The hsp70 gene is associated with the β-galactosidase in our present transgenic strain therefore, the more activity of β-galactosidase will indirectly correspond to hsp70 expression. The third instar larvae were allowed to feed on the diet for 24 h having 0.001, 0.005, 0.01, and 0.02 M of Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate at the final concentration. After the exposure of 24hrs, the larvae were subjected to ONPG assay, X-gal staining, trypan blue exclusion test, oxidative stress markers assays, and comet assay. A dose-dependent increase in hsp70 expression, tissue damage, Glutathione-S-transferase (GST) activity, lipid peroxidation, monoamine oxidase, caspase-9 & 3, protein carbonyl content (PCC), DNA damage and decrease in the glutathione (GSH) content, delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydrogenase (ẟ-ALD-D) and acetylcholinesterase activity were observed in the larvae exposed to 0.005, 0.01, 0.02 M of Bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. The dose of 0.001 M of Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate did not showed any toxic effects and hence can be considered as No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) for Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. The study supports the use of Drosophila for the evaluation of possible toxic effects associated with synthetic compounds.
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- Kajal Gaur
- Laboratory of Alternative Animal Models, Section of Genetics, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Laboratory of Alternative Animal Models, Section of Genetics, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Laboratory of Alternative Animal Models, Section of Genetics, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Laboratory of Alternative Animal Models, Section of Genetics, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Sciences, IFTM University, Moradabad, UP, India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Sciences, IFTM University, Moradabad, UP, India.
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Alvi AF, Khan S, Khan NA. Hydrogen sulfide and ethylene regulate sulfur-mediated stomatal and photosynthetic responses and heat stress acclimation in rice. Plant Physiol Biochem 2024; 207:108437. [PMID: 38368727 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108437] [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: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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The gaseous signaling molecules, ethylene (ET) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) are well known for their ability to mitigate abiotic stress, but how they interact with mineral nutrients under heat stress is unclear. We have studied the involvement of ET and H2S in adaptation of heat stress on the availability of sulfur (S) levels in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Heat stress (40 °C) negatively impacted growth and photosynthetic-sulfur use efficiency (p-SUE), with accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in six rice cultivars, namely PS 2511, Birupa, Nidhi, PB 1509, PB 1728, and Panvel. Supplementation of S at 2.0 mM SO42- in the form of MgSO4, improved growth and photosynthetic attributes more than 1.0 mM SO42- under control (28 °C), and mitigated heat stress effects more prominently in PS 2511 (heat-tolerant) than in PB 1509 (heat-sensitive) cultivar. The higher heat stress mitigation potential of 2.0 mM SO42- in heat-tolerant cultivar was correlated with higher S-assimilation, activity of antioxidant enzymes, stomatal (stomatal conductance) and non-stomatal limitations, activity of carbonic anhydrase and Rubisco, and mesophyll conductance. The use of norbornadiene (NBD) and hypotaurine (HT), ET and H2S inhibitors, respectively, resulted in the lowest values for photosynthetic efficiency, stomatal and non-stomatal factors, implying the mediation of ET and H2S in heat stress acclimation. The connectivity of ET and H2S with S-assimilation through a common metabolite cysteine (Cys) improved heat stress adaptation in which H2S acted downstream to ET-mediated responses. Thus, the better adaptability of rice plants to heat stress may be obtained through modulation of ET and H2S via S.
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- Ameena Fatima Alvi
- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India.
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Hashim M, Al-Attar AM, Alomar MY, Shaikh Omar AM, Alkenani NA, Abu Zeid IM. Alleviation of carbendazim toxicity effect by Moringa oleifera oil and Linum usitatissimum L . oil on testes of male rats: Physiological, histological and in silico study. Saudi J Biol Sci 2024; 31:103921. [PMID: 38268782 PMCID: PMC10806130 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103921] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Carbendazim (CBZ) is a widely used fungicide that is used to control the unwanted growth of fungi on fruits and vegetables. Sixty male rats were divided into six groups, each having ten. Group one served as control, animals belonging to group two were exposed to CBZ in the measure of 200 mg/kg body weight (BW). In the third and fourth groups, rats were administered 800 mg/kg BW of Moringa oleifera (moringa oil) and Linum usitatissimum L. (flaxseed oil), plus CBZ with the same dose given to group two. Groups five and six were administered with moringa and flaxseed oils respectively for six weeks. A marked decline was seen in oxidative stress markers, reduced glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and a rise in malondialdehyde (MDA) level in group two with severe histological disruptions. Moringa oil and flaxseed oil were used to alleviate these changes. In addition, a biocomputational molecular docking analysis of three proteins found in male rats was performed. In relation to CBZ (CID:10584007) the screened proteins namely testis-expressed protein (TX101_RAT), EPPI_RAT, and glutathione peroxidase 5 (GPX5_RAT) were docked, and their docking score were obtained (-5.9 kcal/mol), (-5.8 kcal/mol) and (-5.6 kcal/mol) respectively. By examining these interactions in 2D and 3D structures, a detailed understanding of the unique and specific binding affinity, hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic interactions, ionic bonds, and water bonds were obtained. Structure-based virtual screening (SBVS) molecular docking analysis showed that protein interaction with CBZ causes reproductive complications in protein expression and functions by hampering their normal function and blocking active sites.
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- Muhammad Hashim
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Princess Dr. Najla Bint Saud Al-Saud Center for Excellence Research in Biotechnology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Princess Dr. Najla Bint Saud Al-Saud Center for Excellence Research in Biotechnology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Princess Dr. Najla Bint Saud Al-Saud Center for Excellence Research in Biotechnology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Anto EO, Boadu WIO, Hughes C, Korsah EE, Frimpong J, Ansah E, Tawiah A, Tamakloe VCKT, Acheampong E, Asamoah EA, Opoku S, Aboagye E, Albright EM, Adua E, Afrifa-Yamoah E, Anto AO, Annani-Akollor ME, Wiafe YA, Obirikorang C. Angiogenic growth factors, oxidative stress and haematobiochemical measures as predictors of preeclampsia with and without foetal growth restriction: A case-control study in a Ghanaian population. Placenta 2024; 145:130-138. [PMID: 38134545 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2023.12.007] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study compares the angiogenic growth mediators (AGMs), oxidative stress (OS) and haematobiochemical profile as well as foeto-maternal outcomes of preeclampsia (PE) with and without foetal growth restriction (FGR) and the discriminative potential of these markers for identifying these conditions. METHODS This hospital-based case-control study recruited a total of 209 women including 109 PE women without FGR and 48 PE women with FGR as cases whereas 52 normotensive pregnant women were recruited as controls. OS and AGMs and haematobiochemical markers were measured for all participants. RESULTS The rates of foetal complications including intrauterine foetal death and foetal distress were more common in PE with FGR than PE without FGR (p < 0.05) but maternal complications were comparable across these groups (p > 0.05). Of the haematobiochemical markers, placental growth factors (PIGF), PIGF/8-Isoprostane, sFlt-1/PIGF (AUC = 0.87, p < 0.001), soluble FMS-tyrosine kinase receptor-1 (sFlt-1) (AUC = 0.85, p < 0.001), total antioxidant capacity, 8-isoprostane (AUC = 0.83, p < 0.001) and lactate dehydrogenase (AUC = 0.70, p < 0.001) were more associated and showed at least an acceptable discrimination for PE with FGR against PE only. DISCUSSION The occurrence of FGR in PE patients does not necessarily indicate a severe maternal presentation of the condition but a tendency for adverse foetal outcomes. Cumulative assessment of OS and AGMs may provide diagnostic usefulness for distinguishing PE with and without FGR.
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- Enoch Odame Anto
- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana; School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup Drive, Perth, Australia; Centre for Precision Health, ECU Strategic Research Centre, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia.
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- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Centre for Precision Health, ECU Strategic Research Centre, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry, College of Health Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry, College of Health Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Rural Clinical School, Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ho Teaching Hospital, Ho, Ghana
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry, College of Health Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry, College of Health Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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Barmoudeh Z, Fouani MH, Moslemi Z, Azizi M, Doustimotlagh AH, Bardania H. Melatonin and metformin co-loaded nanoliposomes efficiently attenuate liver damage induced by bile duct ligation in rats. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2024; 397:395-410. [PMID: 37452836 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02613-3] [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: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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In the current study, the therapeutic effectiveness of the metformin (Met) and melatonin (Mel) co-loaded liposomes was investigated on cholestasis induced by bile duct ligation (BDL) in male rats. Histopathological analysis, biochemical analysis, and oxidative stress markers were assayed to determine the therapeutic effect of Met and Mel co-loaded liposomes on cholestasis. Histopathological analysis revealed that the simultaneous administration of Met and Mel, whether in the free (C-Mel-Met) or liposomal (C-Lipo-Mel-Met) forms, reduced inflammation as well as proliferation of bile ducts; however, results were more prominent in the liposomal form of Mel and Met. Additionaly, serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were significantly (p < 0.001) higher in (C-Mel-Met) treated rats compared with (BDL) rats; however, (C-Lipo-Mel-Met) treated rats exhibited significant (p < 0.05) lower AST rates in comparison to (BDL) rats. Moreover, a significant (p < 0.0001) drop in bilirubin levels was detected in (C-Lipo-Mel-Met) treated rats in comparison to (BDL) rats; it is noteworthy mentioning that bilirubin levels in (C-Lipo-Mel-Met) treated rats were insignificant in comparison to sham-control (SC) rats. Furthermore, rats concomitantly administered Met and Mel, exhibited significant downregulation in the expression levels of inflammatory cytokine genes such as TNF-α and IL-1 gene expression, where the downregulation was more prominent in the liposomal from. Our findings demonestrate that the concomitant administration of metformin and melatonin in the liposomal form had more therapeutic effect on liver injury than their free forms through improving histological changes, reducing biochemical markers and favoring oxidant- antioxidant balance.
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- Zahra Barmoudeh
- Student Research Committee, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit, Imamsajad Hospital, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran.
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran.
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Mohammed AE, Pawelzik E, Nour MM, Alotaibi MO, Abdelgawad H, Saleh AM. Mycorrhized wheat and bean plants tolerate bismuth contaminated soil via improved metal detoxification and antioxidant defense systems. Plant Physiol Biochem 2023; 205:108148. [PMID: 37977026 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108148] [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: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Contamination of agricultural fields with bismuth (Bi) reduces crop yield and quality. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are known to enhance plant growth and crop production, even under stressful conditions such as soil contamination with heavy metals. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of AMF on the mitigation of Bi-phytotoxicity in wheat (Triticum aestivum) and beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) and to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the physiological and biochemical basis for the growth and development of AMF-induced plants under Bi stress conditions. Wheat and bean were treated by Bi and AMF individually and in combination. Then the physiological and biochemical responses in the shoot and roots of the two crop species were studied. Evident retardations in plant growth and key photosynthesis-related parameters and accumulation of MDA, H2O2, as markers of oxidative stress, were observed in plants subjected to Bi. AMF colonization reduced the uptake and translocation of Bi in the plant organs by enhancing the exudation of polyphenols and organic acids into the rhizospheric soil. Mycorrhized wheat and bean plants were able to attenuate the effects of Bi by improving metal detoxification (phytochelatins, metallothionein, total glutathione, and glutathione-S-transferase activity) and antioxidant defense systems (both enzymatic and non-enzymatic) and maintaining C assimilation and nutrient status. The current results suggest the manipulation of AMF as a powerful approach to alleviate the phytotoxicity of Bi in legumes and grasses.
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- Afrah E Mohammed
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
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- Division Quality of Plant Products, Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Göttingen, Carl-Sprengel-Weg 1, 37075, Göttingen, Germany.
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- Nurseries Department, Habitat Regeneration & Landscaping, Wildlife and Natural Heritage, Royal Commission for AlUla Province, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
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- Laboratory for Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research (IMPRES), Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium; Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, 62521, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt.
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Zhang Y, Wan Y, Liu H, Qian X, Ma J, Xu S, Xia W, Li Y. Low level of urinary cotinine in pregnant women also matters: variability, exposure characteristics, and association with oxidative stress markers. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-27624-8. [PMID: 37328725 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27624-8] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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China has relatively high indoor contamination of nicotine, according to recent publications. Therefore, nicotine exposure risks for sensitive populations such as pregnant women in China are of concern. The variability of its internal exposure levels across three trimesters among pregnant women is not well documented. Factors related with nicotine exposure across pregnancy and its associations with oxidative stress markers are also understudied. Based on a birth cohort, we measured concentrations of cotinine (a major metabolite of nicotine) and oxidative stress markers including 8-OHdG, 8-OHG, and HNE-MA in urine samples collected at three trimesters from 1,155 pregnant women enrolled between January 2014 and June 2017 in Wuhan, China. The variability of urinary cotinine across the trimesters, potential factors associated with it, as well as the relationships between urinary cotinine and oxidative stress markers were assessed in pregnant women with cotinine concentrations of < 50 ng/mL (the cutoff value to distinguish smokers and non-smokers). Urinary specific gravity adjusted median concentrations of cotinine (ng/mL) in the entire pregnancy, first, second, and third trimester were 3.04, 3.32, 3.36, and 2.50, respectively, which exhibited fair reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient: 0.47) across pregnancy. Most participants had an estimated daily intake of nicotine higher than the acceptable value (100 ng/kg-bw/day) recommended by the UK and the USA. Maternal age, education level, pre-pregnancy body mass index, and sampling seasons were related to urinary concentrations of cotinine. After adjusting for confounding factors, significant positive relationships (β; 95% confidence interval) were observed between urinary cotinine concentrations and 8-OHdG (0.28; 0.25, 0.30), 8-OHG (0.27; 0.25, 0.29), and HNE-MA (0.27; 0.21, 0.32), respectively (p < 0.01). These results lend insight into the major factors associated with nicotine exposure of pregnant women at environmentally relevant levels and its potential effect on oxidative stress with a large sample size, and warrant the necessity of reducing the exposure in sensitive populations.
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- Yiqiong Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Public Health Laboratory Service, Institute of Environmental Health, Wuhan Centers for Disease Prevention & Control, Wuhan, Hubei, 430024, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People's Republic of China.
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Karkada G, Maiya GA, Arany P, KG MR, Adiga S, Kamath SU. Dose-response relationship of photobiomodulation therapy and oxidative stress markers in healing dynamics of diabetic neuropathic ulcers in Wistar rats. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2023; 22:393-400. [PMID: 37255770 PMCID: PMC10225440 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-022-01157-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Purpose Diabetic foot ulcers are reported to be the most expensive complications of diabetes, with high morbidity and mortality rates. If the necessary care is not provided for the wound to heal, the individual may end up amputating the affected feet. Photobiomodulation therapy is a promising non-pharmacological treatment option for wound healing. The objective of the present study is to establish a dose-response relationship between photobiomodulation therapy and oxidative stress markers in the healing dynamics of diabetic neuropathic ulcers in Wistar rats. Methodology Diabetic neuropathy was induced in 126 Albino Wistar rats. An excisional wound of an area of 2cm2 was made on the neuropathy-induced leg. Photobiomodulation therapy of dosages 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 15 J/cm2 of wavelengths 655 and 808 nm was irradiated. The control group animals were kept un-irradiated. The outcome measures were assessed during wound healing's inflammatory, proliferative and remodelling phases. Results In the experimental group, animals treated with photobiomodulation therapy at doses of 4, 6, and 8 J/cm2 showed better wound healing dynamics. Photobiomodulation therapy modulated the reactive oxygen species and antioxidant levels, thereby improving the oxidative status of the wound. Conclusion Photobiomodulation therapy of dosages 4, 6, and 8 J/cm2 is effective and is a promising adjuvant modality in treating diabetic neuropathic ulcers. There was a strong dose-response relationship in the experimental groups treated with 4, 6 and 8 J/ cm2. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40200-022-01157-2.
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- Gagana Karkada
- Centre for Diabetic Foot Care and Research, Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, 576 104 Manipal, Karnataka India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Chief- Centre for Diabetic Foot Care and Research, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, 576 104 Manipal, Karnataka India
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- Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, Engineering & Applied Sciences, University at Buffalo, 3435 Main Street, B36A, Foster Hall- Buffalo, NY14214-8031 New York, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, Melaka Manipal Medical College- Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, 576104 Manipal, Karnataka India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, 576 104 Manipal, Karnataka India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, 576104 Manipal, Karnataka India
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Shah T, Asad M, Khan Z, Amjad K, Alsahli AA, D'amato R. Strigolactone decreases cadmium concentrations by regulating cadmium localization and glyoxalase defense system: Effects on nodules organic acids and soybean yield. Chemosphere 2023; 335:139028. [PMID: 37268233 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139028] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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To decrease environmental and human health risks associated with crop and soil contamination, alternative solutions are still needed. The information on strigolactones (SLs)-mediated elicitation of abiotic stress signaling and triggering physiological alterations is scarce in the plant. To unravel the same, soybean plants were subjected to cadmium (Cd) stress (20 mg kg-1), presence or absence of foliar applied SL (GR24) at the concentration of 10 μM. Excess Cd accumulation causes reduced growth (-52% shoot and +24% root), yield (-35%), physio-biochemical markers, organic acid production, and genes encoding heavy metal resilience in soybean. SL exogenous application decreased the growth and yield suppression (-12%), shielded chlorophyll (+3%), and prominently declined Cd-induced oxidative stress biomarkers accumulation in soybean. Moreover, SL effectively alleviates Cd-induced suppression in organic acids, superoxide dismutase (+73%), catalase activities (+117%), and increments ascorbate glutathione (ASA-GSH) cycle activities comprising ascorbate peroxidase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase, dehydroascorbate reductase, and monodehydroascorbate reductase. SL-mediated upregulation of genes encoding heavy metals tolerance and glyoxalase defense system in Cd stressed plants. The results of this work point out that SL could be a promising player in mitigating Cd-induced injuries effectively in soybean. It acts through the antioxidant system modulation for redox homeostasis, shielding chloroplasts, enhancing photosynthetic apparatus, and elevating organic acid production in soybean plants.
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- Tariq Shah
- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Crop Production Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, 25130, Pakistan; Plant Science Research Unit, United States Department for Agriculture, NC, USA.
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rehman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rehman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rehman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Ijaz MU, Mustafa S, Ain QU, Hamza A, Ahmed H, Abdel-Daim MM, Albadrani GM, Najda A, Ali S. Eriodictyol attenuates Furan induced testicular toxicity in Rats: Role of oxidative stress, steroidogenic enzymes and apoptosis. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2023; 259:115003. [PMID: 37224777 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115003] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Furan (C4H4O) is a naturally occurring organic compound. It develops as a result of the thermal processing of food and stimulates critical impairments in male reproductive tract. Eriodictyol (Etyol) is a natural dietary flavonoid possessing diverse pharmacological potentials. The recent investigation was proposed to ascertain the ameliorative potential of eriodictyol against furan-instigated reproductive dysfunctions. Male rats (n = 48) were classified into 4 groups: untreated/control, furan (10 mg/kg), furan+ eriodictyol (10 mg/kg + 20 mg/kg) and eriodictyol (20 mg/kg). At the 56th day of the trial, the protective effects of eriodictyol were evaluated by assessing various parameters. Results of the study revealed that eriodictyol attenuated furan-induced testicular toxicity in the biochemical profile by increasing catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD) along with glutathione reductase (GSR) activities, whereas reduced the reactive oxygen species (ROS) along with malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. It also restored the normal state of sperm motility, viability, the count of hypo-osmotic tail swelled sperm as well as epididymal sperm number along with reduced sperm anomalies (morphological) tail, mid-piece and head. Furthermore, it elevated the decreased levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), plasma testosterone and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) as well steroidogenic enzymes (17β-HSD, StAR protein & 3β-HSD) and testicular anti-apoptotic marker (Bcl-2) expression, whereas, down-regulating apoptotic markers (Bax & Caspase-3) expression. Eriodictyol treatment also effectively mitigated the histopathological damages. The outcomes of the current study provide fundamental insights into the ameliorative potential of eriodictyol against furan-instigated testicular toxicity.
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- Muhammad Umar Ijaz
- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, The University of Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, P.O. Box 6231, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia; Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Vegetable Crops and Medicinal Plants University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 50A Doświadczalna Street, 20-280 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University, 38000, Faisalabad, Pakistan; Department of Biological Sciences and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.
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Anese M, Alongi M, Cervantes-Flores M, Simental-Mendía LE, Martínez-Aguilar G, Valenzuela-Ramírez AA, Rojas-Contreras JA, Guerrero-Romero F, Gamboa-Gómez CI. Influence of coffee roasting degree on inflammatory and oxidative stress markers in high-fructose and saturated fat-fed rats. Food Res Int 2023; 165:112530. [PMID: 36869534 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of roasting coffee degree on inflammatory (NF-kβ F-6 and TNF-α) and stress oxidative markers (malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO) end product concentrations, catalase (CAT), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in high-fructose and saturated fat (HFSFD)-fed rats. Roasting was performed using hot air circulation (200 °C) for 45 and 60 min, obtaining dark and very dark coffee, respectively. Male Wistar rats were randomly assigned to receive a) unroasted coffee, b) dark coffee, c) very dark coffee, or distilled water for the control group (n = 8). Coffee brews (7.4 mL/per day equivalent to 75 mL/day in humans) were given by gavage for sixteen weeks. All treated groups significantly decreased NF-kβ F-6 (∼30 % for unroasted, ∼50 % for dark, and ∼ 75 % for very dark group) and TNF-α in the liver compared with the control group. Additionally, TNF-α showed a significant reduction in all treatment groups (∼26 % for unroasted and dark groups, and ∼ 39 % for very dark group) in adipose tissue (AT) compared with the negative control. Regarding oxidative stress makers, all coffee brews exerted antioxidant effects in serum, AT, liver, kidney, and heart. Our results revealed that the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of coffee vary according to the roasting degree in HFSFD-fed rats.
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- Monica Anese
- Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, Via Sondrio 2/A, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, Via Sondrio 2/A, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Faculty of Chemical Sciences, Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango, Avenida Veterinaria S/N. Col. Valle del Sur. C.P. 34120, Durango, Mexico
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- Biomedical Research Unit, Mexican Social Security Institute at Durango, Canoas 100. Col. Los Ángeles CP 34067, Durango, Mexico
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- Biomedical Research Unit, Mexican Social Security Institute at Durango, Canoas 100. Col. Los Ángeles CP 34067, Durango, Mexico
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- TecNM/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango, Felipe Pescador 1830 Ote., 34080 Durango, Dgo., Mexico
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- Biomedical Research Unit, Mexican Social Security Institute at Durango, Canoas 100. Col. Los Ángeles CP 34067, Durango, Mexico.
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- Biomedical Research Unit, Mexican Social Security Institute at Durango, Canoas 100. Col. Los Ángeles CP 34067, Durango, Mexico.
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Tripathi DK, Kandhol N, Rai P, Mishra V, Pandey S, Deshmukh R, Sahi S, Sharma S, Singh VP. Ethylene Renders Silver Nanoparticles Stress Tolerance in Rice Seedlings by Regulating Endogenous Nitric Oxide Accumulation. Plant Cell Physiol 2023; 63:1954-1967. [PMID: 36377808 DOI: 10.1093/pcp/pcac159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Developments in the field of nanotechnology over the past few years have increased the prevalence of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in the environment, resulting in increased exposure of plants to AgNPs. Recently, various studies have reported the effect of AgNPs on plant growth at different concentrations. However, identifying the mechanisms and signaling molecules involved in plant responses against AgNPs stress is crucial to find an effective way to deal with the phytotoxic impacts of AgNPs on plant growth and development. Therefore, this study was envisaged to investigate the participation of ethylene in mediating the activation of AgNPs stress tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L.) through a switch that regulates endogenous nitric oxide (NO) accumulation. Treatment of AgNPs alone hampered the growth of rice seedlings due to severe oxidative stress as a result of decline in sulfur assimilation, glutathione (GSH) biosynthesis and alteration in the redox status of GSH. These results are also accompanied by the higher endogenous NO level. However, addition of ethephon (a donor of ethylene) reversed the AgNP-induced effects. Though the application of silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) alone promoted the growth of rice seedlings but, interestingly their application in combination with AgNPs enhanced the AgNP-induced toxicity in the seedlings through the same routes as exhibited in the case of AgNPs alone treatment. Interestingly, addition of ethephon reversed the negative effects of SiNPs under AgNPs stress. These results suggest that ethylene might act as a switch to regulate the level of endogenous NO, which in turn could be associated with AgNPs stress tolerance in rice. Furthermore, the results also indicated that addition of l-NG-nitro arginine methyl ester (l-NAME) (an inhibitor of endogenous NO synthesis) also reversed the toxic effects of SiNPs together with AgNPs, further suggesting that the low level of endogenous NO was associated with AgNPs stress tolerance. Overall, the results indicate that the low level of endogenous NO triggers AgNPs stress tolerance, while high level leads to AgNPs toxicity by regulating sulfur assimilation, GSH biosynthesis, redox status of GSH and oxidative stress markers. The results revealed that ethylene might act as a switch for regulating AgNPs stress in rice seedlings by controlling endogenous NO accumulation.
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- Durgesh Kumar Tripathi
- Crop Nanobiology and Molecular Stress Physiology Lab, Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida 201313, India
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- Crop Nanobiology and Molecular Stress Physiology Lab, Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida 201313, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, UP 211004, India
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- Plant Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, C.M.P. Degree College, A Constituent Post Graduate College of University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India
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- Plant and Microbe Interaction Lab, Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida 201313, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Mohali, PB, India
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- Department of Biology, Saint Joseph's University, University City Campus, 600 S. 43rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, UP 211004, India
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- Plant Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, C.M.P. Degree College, A Constituent Post Graduate College of University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India
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Mabrouk DM, El Makawy AI, Ahmed KA, Ramadan MF, Ibrahim FM. Topiramate potential neurotoxicity and mitigating role of ginger oil in mice brain. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2022; 29:87184-87199. [PMID: 35802336 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21878-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Topiramate has multiple pharmacological mechanisms that are efficient in treating epilepsy and migraine. Ginger has been established to have gingerols and shogaols that cause migraine relief. Moreover, Topiramate has many off-label uses. Thus, it was necessary to explore the possible neurotoxicity of Topiramate and the role of ginger oil in attenuating the Topiramate neurotoxicity. Male albino mice were orally gavaged with Topiramate, ginger oil (400 mg/kg), and Topiramate plus ginger oil with the same pattern for 28 days. Oxidative stress markers, acetylcholinesterase (AchE), gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) were examined. Histopathological examination, immunohistochemical glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), and Bax expression analysis were detected. The GABAAR subunits, Gabra1, Gabra3, and Gabra5 expression, were assessed by RT-qPCR. The investigation showed that Topiramate raised oxidative stress markers levels, neurotransmitters, TNF-α, and diminished glutathione (GSH). In addition, Topiramate exhibited various neuropathological alterations, strong Bax, and GFAP immune-reactivity in the cerebral cortex. At the same time, the results indicated that ginger oil had no neurotoxicity. The effect of Topiramate plus ginger oil alleviated the changes induced by Topiramate in the tested parameters. Both Topiramate and ginger oil upregulated the mRNA expression of gabra1 and gabra3, while their interaction markedly downregulated them. Therefore, it could be concluded that the Topiramate overdose could cause neurotoxicity, but the interaction with ginger oil may reduce Topiramate-induced neurotoxicity and should be taken in parallel.
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- Dalia M Mabrouk
- Cell Biology Department, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Cell Biology Department, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, P.O. 12211, Giza, Egypt
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O. Box 7067, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia.
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
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- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, P.O.12622, Giza, Egypt
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Kumar VL, Verma S, Das P. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect of methanol extract of latex of Calotropis procera in rat model of colorectal cancer. J Ethnopharmacol 2022; 296:115503. [PMID: 35753608 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Preparations derived from the plant Calotropis procera, have been used for medicinal purpose though the plant is known for its toxic effects. The aerial parts of the plant contain latex in plenty and have been found effective in treating disorders of gastrointestinal system and cancer. AIM OF THE STUDY This study evaluated the efficacy of C. procera dried latex extract prepared in methanol (MeDL) against inflammation and oxidative stress in experimental model of colorectal carcinoma (CRC). MATERIALS AND METHODS Two subcutaneous injections of chemical carcinogen, 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH; 150 mg/kg) were given at an interval of one week to induce CRC in rats. The MeDL (50 and 150 mg/kg) and aspirin (60 mg/kg) were given daily and their effect was evaluated on markers of oxidative stress and inflammation after completion of 8 weeks following second injection of carcinogen. A comparison was made with normal and experimental control groups. The colon tissue levels of glutathione (GSH), thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), superoxide dismutase (SOD), nitrite and myeloperoxidase (MPO) were determined. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was performed to determine the levels of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and immunohistochemical analysis was performed for IL-1β. RESULTS Induction of cancerous changes in the colon resulted in altered oxidative homeostasis as evident from a reduction in GSH level and SOD activity and rise in TBARS level when compared with normal rats. Elevated levels of nitrite, MPO, TNF-α, PGE2 and immunoreactivity of IL-1β were also observed in these rats. The levels of these markers were normalized when the rats were treated with MeDL or anti-inflammatory drug, aspirin. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that suppression of oxidative stress and inflammation contributes to the beneficial effect of MeDL in rat model of colon carcinogenesis.
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- Vijay L Kumar
- Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Jiménez-Fernández S, Gurpegui M, Garrote-Rojas D, Gutiérrez-Rojas L, Carretero MD, Correll CU. Oxidative stress parameters and antioxidants in adults with unipolar or bipolar depression versus healthy controls: Systematic review and meta-analysis. J Affect Disord 2022; 314:211-221. [PMID: 35868596 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND To study differences in oxidative stress markers and antioxidants among patients with bipolar depression (BPD) and unipolar depression (UPD). METHODS Data sources. Electronic MEDLINE/PubMed/Cochrane Library/Scopus/TripDatabase database search until 30/06/2021. STUDY SELECTION Included were articles comparing antioxidant or oxidative stress markers between adults with BPD or UPD and healthy controls (HCs). DATA EXTRACTION Two authors extracted data independently. Random effects meta-analysis, calculating standardized mean differences for results from ≥3 studies. RESULTS Oxidative stress markers reported in 40 studies -1 published repeatedly- (UPD, studies = 30 n = 3072; their HCs, n = 2856; BPD, studies = 11 n = 393; their HCs, n = 540; with 1 study reporting on both UPD and BPD) included thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), antioxidant uric acid and antioxidant-enhancing enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione-peroxidase (GPX). Compared with HCs, UPD and BPD were associated with significantly higher levels of TBARS, without differences between UPD and BPD (P = 0.11). Compared with HCs, UPD and BPD did not differ regarding the activity of the CAT (P = 0.28), SOD (P = 0.87) and GPX (P = 0.25) enzymes. However, uric acid levels were significantly higher vs HCs in BPD than in UPD among adult patients (P = 0.004). Results were heterogenous, which, for some parameters, decreased after stratification by the blood source (serum, plasma red blood cells, whole blood). LIMITATIONS The main limitations are the small number of studies/participants in the BPD subgroup, and heterogeneity of the results. SUMMATIONS Both BPD and UPD may be associated with an impaired oxidative stress balance, with significantly higher uric acid levels vs. HCs in UPD than in BPD.
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- Sara Jiménez-Fernández
- Department of Psychiatry and CTS-549 Research Group, Institute of Neurosciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit, Jaén University Hospital, Jaén, Spain.
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- Department of Psychiatry and CTS-549 Research Group, Institute of Neurosciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry and CTS-549 Research Group, Institute of Neurosciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain; Psychiatry Service, San Cecilio University Hospital, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry and CTS-549 Research Group, Institute of Neurosciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry Research, Zucker Hillside Hospital, Northwell Health, Glen Oaks, NY, USA; Department of Psychiatry and Molecular Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA; Center for Psychiatric Neuroscience, Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY, USA; Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Chandolia P, Rahi V, Kumar P. Neuroprotective effect of silymarin against 3-Nitropropionic acid-induced neurotoxicity in rats. Curr Res Pharmacol Drug Discov 2022; 3:100130. [PMID: 36568269 PMCID: PMC9780065 DOI: 10.1016/j.crphar.2022.100130] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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(HD) Huntington's disease is a severe hereditary catastrophic neurological disease with an autosomal dominant heritable changes manifested by cognitive, behavioural, and motor progression deficits, resulting in death. Several mechanisms are involved in the pathogenesis of this complex and rare disease, including excitotoxicity, mitochondrial dysfunction, neurotransmitters imbalance, and oxidative stress. Silymarin was selected as an investigational drug, due to its numerous activities in current research, it possesses substantial antioxidant and neuroprotective functionalities. The present research attempts, i.p. injections of 3-NPA (10 mg/kg) were given for 21 days to trigger Huntington-like symptoms in rats. The percentage fluctuations in body weight, the footfall counts, and the time required to transverse the beam and motor functions were analyzed at multiple time points. Oxidative stress markers like MDA/LPO, GSH, protein, nitrite, catalase, and superoxide dismutase levels were examined in the striatum region. The current study results conclusively demonstrate that chronic 3-NPA administration significantly decreased the body weight and showed marked abnormalities in motor coordination, locomotion, and increased striatal generation of free radicals. Furthermore, treatment with silymarin (100 & 200 mg/kg/p.o.), mitigated 3-NPA triggered behavioural and biochemical alterations. Our study results could conclude that Silymarin may be advantageous and might develop an adjuvant treatment for the management of Huntington's disease.
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- Priyanka Chandolia
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda, India,Corresponding author. Department of Pharmacology, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India.
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Singh S, Dubey NK, Singh VP. Nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide independently act in mitigating chromium stress in Triticum aestivum L. seedlings: Regulation of cell death, chromium uptake, antioxidant system, sulfur assimilation and proline metabolism. Plant Physiol Biochem 2022; 183:76-84. [PMID: 35569168 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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In this study, we have explored potential of a nitric oxide (NO) donor (SNP, sodium nitroprusside) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in curtailing stress of hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] in wheat seedlings. Cr(VI) stress caused a significant decline in growth (30%) and photosynthesis (13%) as a result of enhanced uptake of Cr(VI) and root tips cell death. Further, Cr(VI) stress also accelerated indices of oxidative stress but differentially regulated antioxidant system. But application of either NO or H2O2 separately significantly mitigated Cr(VI) stress by reducing cell death and Cr(VI) uptake in roots, and oxidative stress markers. The application of c-PTIO [2-(4-carboxy-2-phenyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide, a scavenger of NO] and N-acetyl-L-cysteine (a scavenger of ROS) reserved alleviatory effect of NO and H2O2, respectively and thus further increased Cr(VI) toxicity. Application of diphenylene iodonium (DPI, an inhibitor of NADPH oxidases) also further increased Cr(VI) toxicity. But SNP and H2O2 significantly rescued negative effects of DPI and c-PTIO, respectively under Cr(VI) stress. Overall results suggested that NO and H2O2 both independently act in mitigating Cr(VI) stress in wheat seedlings by minimizing cell death, restricting Cr(VI) uptake in roots, and increasing antioxidant system, sulfur assimilation and proline metabolism.
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- Samiksha Singh
- Centre of Advanced Studies in Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Centre of Advanced Studies in Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India.
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- Plant Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, C.M.P. Degree College, A Constituent Post Graduate College of University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, 211002, India
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Puri S, Singh S, Sohal SK. Oviposition behaviour and biochemical response of an insect pest, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae) to plant phenolic compound phloroglucinol. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2022; 255:109291. [PMID: 35121130 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2022.109291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Phenolic compounds are the secondary metabolites (SMs) present in plants carrying different bioactivities. In the present study, we explored the influence of a phenolic compound namely phloroglucinol on oviposition behaviour and different biochemical entities of an insect pest Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae) using artificial diet. Phloroglucinol (IUPAC name: benzene-1,3,5-triol) affected the activity of antioxidant and detoxifying enzymes viz. superoxide dismutases (SOD), catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidases (APOX). dehydroascorbate reductase (DHAR), peroxidases (POX), phenol oxidase (PO), glutathione peroxidase (GPOX), glutathione S-transferase peroxidase (GSTpox), glutathione reductase (GR), glutathione S-transferase (GST) and esterases (EST) as well as the biological antioxidants viz. ascorbate content and glutathione. The lipid peroxide content (LP) and hydrogen peroxide content (H2O2) were significantly enhanced in the treated larvae indicating oxidative stress in the insect. Significant inhibition in oviposition was observed and effective repellency percentage increased with phloroglucinol treatment as compared to control. The oviposition deterrent activity and toxic effects of phloroglucinol on various biochemical parameters of Z. cucurbitae larvae revealed in the present study clearly confirms its suitability for use in pest management.
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- Shivali Puri
- Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab 143005, India
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- Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab 143005, India
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- Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab 143005, India.
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Geng CY, Feng X, Luan JM, Ji S, Jin YH, Zhang M. Improved tenderness of beef from bulls supplemented with active dry yeast is related to matrix metalloproteinases and reduced oxidative stress. Animal 2022; 16:100517. [PMID: 35436649 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2022.100517] [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: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Supplementing diets with active dry yeast (ADY, Saccharomyces cerevisiae) improves the carcass quality grade of beef cattle and the tenderness of beef. The relevant mechanisms have not been fully elucidated, but may be related to the effect of ADY on oxidative stress and the activity of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). To provide further insight into these mechanisms, this study evaluated the influence of ADY supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, meat quality, concentrations of MMPs in serum (MMP-2, MMP-9 and MMP-13), oxidative stress indices and antioxidant capacity indices in beef cattle. Forty-six crossbred Simmental × Yanbian bulls (∼18 months of age, BW 436 ± 35 kg) participated in a 145-day finishing trial. ADY supplementation significantly improved marbling deposition, intramuscular fat content, and beef tenderness (P < 0.05); altered individual fatty acid proportions in the beef and increased saturated fatty acids while decreasing polyunsaturated fatty acids (P < 0.05); significantly decreased the abundance of reactive oxygen species in serum and meat; significantly increased the level of superoxide dismutase in meat (P < 0.05); tended to increase the level of catalase (P = 0.075) in serum and glutathione reductase (P = 0.066) in meat; and increased the secretion of MMPs. The improvement of beef tenderness following ADY supplementation of finishing bulls is related to the effects of ADY on the secretion of MMPs and the lowering of oxidative stress.
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- C Y Geng
- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China; Engineering Research Center of North-East Cold Region Beef Cattle Science & Technology Innovation, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China.
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- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China
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- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China
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- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China; Engineering Research Center of North-East Cold Region Beef Cattle Science & Technology Innovation, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China
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- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China; Engineering Research Center of North-East Cold Region Beef Cattle Science & Technology Innovation, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China
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- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China; Engineering Research Center of North-East Cold Region Beef Cattle Science & Technology Innovation, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China
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Spanò C, Muccifora S, Ruffini Castiglione M, Bellani L, Bottega S, Giorgetti L. Polystyrene nanoplastics affect seed germination, cell biology and physiology of rice seedlings in-short term treatments: Evidence of their internalization and translocation. Plant Physiol Biochem 2022; 172:158-166. [PMID: 35074726 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [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: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Agroecosystems represent more and more a huge long-term sink for plastic compounds which inevitably undergo fragmentation, generating micro- and nano-plastics, with potential adverse effects on soil chemistry and living organisms. The present work was focused on the short-term effects of two different concentrations of polystyrene nanoplastics (PSNPs) (0.1 or 1 g L-1 suspensions) on rice seedlings starting from seed germination, hypothesizing that possible acute effects on seedlings could depend on oxidative damage trigged by PSNPs internalization. As shown by TEM analysis, PSNPs were absorbed by roots and translocated to the shoots, affected root cell ultrastructure, the germination process, seedling growth and root mitotic activity, inducing cytogenetic aberration. Treatments were not correlated with increase in oxidative stress markers, but rather with a different pattern of their localization both in roots and in shoots, impairing H2O2 homeostasis and membrane damage, despite the adequate antioxidant response recorded. The harmful effects of PSNPs on cell biology and physiology of rice seedlings could be caused not only by a direct action by the PSNPs but also by changes in the production/diffusion of ROS at the tissue/cellular level.
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- Carmelina Spanò
- Department of Biology, University of Pisa, Via Ghini 13, 56126, Pisa, Italy; Centre for Climate Change Impact, University of Pisa, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, Via A. Moro 2, 53100, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Pisa, Via Ghini 13, 56126, Pisa, Italy; Centre for Climate Change Impact, University of Pisa, 56124, Pisa, Italy.
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, Via A. Moro 2, 53100, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Pisa, Via Ghini 13, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology, National Research Council, Via Moruzzi 1, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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Ahmed O, Abdel-Halim M, Farid A, Elamir A. Taurine loaded chitosan-pectin nanoparticle shows curative effect against acetic acid-induced colitis in rats. Chem Biol Interact 2022; 351:109715. [PMID: 34695389 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2021.109715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [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: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Owing to the poor outcomes and adverse side effects of existing ulcerative colitis drugs, the study aimed to develop an alternative nano-based treatment approach. The study was designed to characterize the in vitro and in vivo properties of taurine, taurine-loaded chitosan pectin nanoparticles (Tau-CS-PT-NPs) and chitosan pectin nanoparticles (CS-PT-NPs) in the therapy of acetic acid (AA)-induced colitis in rats. CS-PT-NPs and Tau-CS-PT-NPs were prepared by ionic gelation method then in vitro characterized, including transmission electron microscopy (TEM), polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, encapsulation efficiency (EE), and drug release profile. Following colitis induction, rats were orally administrated with free taurine, Tau-CS-PT-NPs, and CS-PT-NPs once per day for six days. The sizes of Tau-CS-PT-NPs and CS-PT-NPs were 74.17 ± 2.88 nm and 42.22 ± 2.41 nm, respectively. EE was about 69.09 ± 1.58%; furthermore, 60% of taurine was released in 4 h in simulated colon content. AA-induced colitis in untreated rats led to necrosis of colon tissues and a significant increase in interleukin-1beta (IL-1β), Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α), myeloperoxidase (MPO), and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels associated with a remarkable reduction in glutathione (GSH) level in colon tissue in comparison to control group. Treatment with taurine, Tau-CS-PT-NPs, and CS-PT-NPs partly reversed these effects. The present study demonstrated that the administration of free taurine, CS-PT-NPs, and Tau-CS-PT-NPs exerted beneficial effects in acetic acid-induced colitis by their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. The best therapeutic effect was observed in animals treated with taurine-loaded chitosan pectin nanoparticles.
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- Osama Ahmed
- Zoology Dep., Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt.
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University, Cairo, 11835, Egypt
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- Zoology Dep., Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt
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- Zoology Dep., Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt
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Mishra A, Reeta KH, Sarangi SC, Maiti R, Sood M. Effect of add-on alpha lipoic acid on psychopathology in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia: a pilot randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Psychopharmacology (Berl) 2022; 239:3525-35. [PMID: 36069950 DOI: 10.1007/s00213-022-06225-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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RATIONALE Alpha lipoic acid is known to reverse NMDA receptor hypofunction in addition to dopamine receptor blockade activity. It also enhances neurotrophic factors and has antioxidant potential. These properties combined together may be beneficial for treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS). OBJECTIVES This study evaluates the effect of alpha lipoic acid (ALA) on psychopathological scores (positive, negative, cognitive), neurotrophic factors and oxidative stress in TRS. METHODS A pilot randomized double-blind placebo-controlled parallel design trial was conducted in 20 patients with TRS. After initial screening, participants were randomized into test (add-on ALA) and control (add-on placebo) groups. After recruitment, clinical evaluations with scale for assessment of positive symptoms and negative symptoms (SAPS and SANS), schizophrenia cognitive rating scale (SCoRS), UKU side effect rating scale were done. Serum levels of BDNF, MDA, and GSH were estimated. Patients were followed up for 8 weeks, and clinical and biochemical evaluations were repeated. Adherence to medication was evaluated at follow-up. RESULTS A significantly greater improvement was found in SANS score in the test group when compared to control (Mann-Whitney U = 17.0; p = 0.021), whereas there was no significant improvement in SAPS score (Mann-Whitney U = 41.5; p = 0.780). A significant increase in BDNF levels was observed in the control group when compared to ALA (U = 20.0; p = 0.041). No significant differences were found between the test and control groups in serum MDA (U = 30.0; p = 0.221), serum GSH (U = 40.0; p = 0.683), and medication adherence rating scale (MARS) scores (U = 44.0; p = 0.934). CONCLUSIONS ALA supplementation improved psychopathology and decreased oxidative stress in patients with TRS. This study thus shows the potential of adjunctive ALA in TRS. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was prospectively registered in Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2020/03/023707 dated 02.03.2020).
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Patnaik P, Sahoo DD. Variations in oxidative stress and antioxidant defense level during different phases of hibernation in common Asian toad, Duttaphrynus melanostictus. Biol Open 2021; 10:bio058567. [PMID: 34350459 PMCID: PMC8353263 DOI: 10.1242/bio.058567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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To assess redox status during hibernation with metabolic depression, oxidative stress parameters and antioxidant defense were assessed during different phases of hibernation including active period, hibernation, arousal, and post-arousal period, in the liver and brain tissues of Duttaphrynus melanostictus. We hypothesized low levels of oxidative stress and antioxidant defense during the hibernation period in comparison to the summer active period, due to hypometabolism and their subsequent increase during the arousal period following an increase in body temperature and metabolism. Contrary to our hypothesis, increased oxidative stress with significantly higher lipid peroxidation, protein carbonylation, oxidized glutathione (GSSG): glutathione (GSH) ratio, and elevated antioxidants defense consisting of higher catalase activity and high ascorbic acid content to control oxidative stress were found during hibernation. However, GSH and uric acid levels were found low with super oxide dismutase (SOD) activities at a steady level during hibernation. Supporting our hypothesis, increased oxidative stress with high lipid peroxidation and GSSG:GSH ratio were found during arousal from hibernation owing to increased oxygen consumption and rewarming. Augmented catalase and SOD activities and nonenzymatic antioxidants (GSH, ascorbic acid, and uric acid) level were found to counteract oxidative stress during arousal periods as it was expected. A steady level of protein carbonylation, indicating no oxidative damage during arousal from hibernation due to elevated antioxidant defense, shows the significance of hibernation to overcome food and water scarcity and cold climatic condition. Decrease in antioxidants levels accompanying coming down of lipid peroxidation, protein carbonylation, and GSSG:GSH ratio to their lower levels during the post-arousal period showing normalcy in redox status as it was during active period indicates controllability of oxidative stress in hibernating toads.
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- Prabhati Patnaik
- Assistant Scientific Officer, Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Berhampur, Odisha 760007, India
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- Post-Graduate Department of Zoology, S.C.S Autonomous College, Puri, Odisha 752001, India
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Gaur P, Prasad S, Kumar B, Sharma SK, Vats P. High-altitude hypoxia induced reactive oxygen species generation, signaling, and mitigation approaches. Int J Biometeorol 2021; 65:601-615. [PMID: 33156424 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-020-02037-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [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: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Homeostasis between pro-oxidants and anti-oxidants is necessary for aerobic life, which if perturbed and shifted towards pro-oxidants results in oxidative stress. It is generally agreed that reactive oxygen species (ROS) production is accelerated with mountainous elevation, which may play a role in spawning serious health crisis. Exposure to increasing terrestrial altitude leads to a reduction in ambient O2 availability in cells producing a series of hypoxic oxidative stress reactions and altering the redox balance in humans. Enormous literature on redox signaling drove research activity towards understanding the role of oxidative stress under normal and challenging conditions like high-altitude hypoxia which grounds for disturbed redox signaling. Excessive ROS production and accumulation of free radicals in cells and tissues can cause various pulmonary, cardiovascular, and metabolic pathophysiological conditions. In order to counteract this oxidative stress and maintain the balance of pro-oxidants and anti-oxidants, an anti-oxidant system exists in the human body, which, however, gets surpassed by elevated ROS levels, but can be strengthened through the use of anti-oxidant supplements. Such cumulative studies of fundamentals on a global concept like oxidative stress and role of anti-oxidants can act as a foundation to further smoothen for researchers to study over health, disease, and other pathophysiological conditions. This review highlights the interconnection between high altitude and oxidative stress and the role of anti-oxidants to protect cells from oxidative damages and to lower the risk of altitude-associated sickness.
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- Priya Gaur
- Endocrinology & Metabolism Division, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, 110054,, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110007,, India
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- Endocrinology & Metabolism Division, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, 110054,, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110007,, India.
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- Endocrinology & Metabolism Division, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, 110054,, India.
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Mani S, Norel X, Varret M, Bchir S, Ben Anes A, Garrouch A, Tabka Z, Longrois D, Chahed K. Polymorphisms rs2745557 in PTGS2 and rs2075797 in PTGER2 are associated with the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease development in a Tunisian cohort. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2021; 166:102252. [PMID: 33545665 DOI: 10.1016/j.plefa.2021.102252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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We hypothesized that polymorphisms of genes involved in the prostaglandin pathway could be associated with COPD. In this study we explored the involvement of genetic polymorphisms in PTGS2, PTGER2 and PTGER4 genes in the development and severity of COPD and their effects on plasma concentrations of inflammatory/oxidative stress markers. We identified genotypes of PTGS2, PTGER2 and PTGER4 SNPs in a Tunisian cohort including COPD patients (n = 138) and control subjects (n = 216) using PCR-RFLP and PCR TaqMan. Pulmonary function (FEV1 and FVC) were assessed by plethsmography. PGE2, PGD2 and cytokine plasma (IL-6, IL-18, TNF-α, TGF-β) concentrations were measured using ELISA and colorimetric standard methods were used to determine oxidative stress concentrations. Genotype frequencies of rs2745557 in PTGS2 and rs2075797 in PTGER2 were different between COPD cases and controls. There was no correlation between these polymorphisms and lung function parameters. For rs2745557, the A allele frequency was higher in COPD cases than in controls. For rs2075797, carriers of the GG genotype were more frequent in the COPD group than in controls. Only rs2745557 in PTGS2 had an effect on PGD2 and cytokine plasma concentrations. PGD2 was significantly decreased in COPD patients with the GA or AA genotypes. In contrast, IL-18 and NO plasma concentrations were increased in COPD rs2745557 A allele carriers as compared to homozygous GG subjects. Our findings suggest that rs2745557 in PTGS2 and rs2075797 in PTGER2 are associated with COPD development but not with its severity.
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- Salma Mani
- Sorbonne Paris nord University, 93430 Villetaneuse, France; INSERM, UMRS1148, CHU X.Bichat, Paris, France; Institut supérieur de biotechnologies de Monastir, University of Monastir, Tunisia; UR12ES06, Physiologie de l'exercice et physiopathologie: de l'intégré au moléculaire, Faculté de médecine de Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia.
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- Sorbonne Paris nord University, 93430 Villetaneuse, France; INSERM, UMRS1148, CHU X.Bichat, Paris, France
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- INSERM, UMRS1148, CHU X.Bichat, Paris, France; Université de Paris, France
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- Institut supérieur de biotechnologies de Monastir, University of Monastir, Tunisia; UR12ES06, Physiologie de l'exercice et physiopathologie: de l'intégré au moléculaire, Faculté de médecine de Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia
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- UR12ES06, Physiologie de l'exercice et physiopathologie: de l'intégré au moléculaire, Faculté de médecine de Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia
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- UR12ES06, Physiologie de l'exercice et physiopathologie: de l'intégré au moléculaire, Faculté de médecine de Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia
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- Sorbonne Paris nord University, 93430 Villetaneuse, France; INSERM, UMRS1148, CHU X.Bichat, Paris, France; Université de Paris, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris,Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard, DMU PARABOL, Paris, France
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- UR12ES06, Physiologie de l'exercice et physiopathologie: de l'intégré au moléculaire, Faculté de médecine de Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia; Faculté des sciences de Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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Fouad H, Faruk EM, Alasmari WA, Nadwa EH, Ebrahim UFA. Structural and chemical role of mesenchymal stem cells and resveratrol in regulation of apoptotic -induced genes in Bisphenol-A induced uterine damage in adult female albino rats. Tissue Cell 2021; 70:101502. [PMID: 33582552 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2021.101502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The probable beneficial effects of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and resveratrol were assessed in an experimental model of Bisphenol-A (BPA)-evident uterine damage in rats. Thirty-five albino rats were involved and equally divided into five groups: Group I: negative control rats received usual diet, Group II: positive control rats received BPA by oral gavage for 15 days, Group III: BPA-treated rats received single oral gavage of resveratrol daily for two weeks, Group IV: BPA-treated rats received a single intravenous dose of MSCs and Group V: BPA-treated rats received combined treatment of resveratrol and MSCs. Oxidative stress markers, apoptosis-related genes, and gonadal hormones were assessed. Histological and immunohistochemical examination of uterine tissue was conducted for TGF-β 1. Caspases-3, 8, and 9 (Casp3, Casp8, Casp9) genes were assessed in uterine tissues by quantitative real-time PCR. Results revealed that BPA induced significant changes in the endometrial tissue, inflammatory cell infiltration, focal blood extravasation, increase in collagen fibers, decrease in PAS staining, and increase in TGF-β 1 immunoreactivity. BPA also induced a significant increase in oxidative stress markers; malondialdehyde (MDA), SOD, CAT, and apoptosis-related genes. BPA induced a significant change in blood levels of gonadal hormones; a significant increase in FSH and a significant decrease in estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P). Treatment with either resveratrol, MSCs, or a combination of them resulted in significant enhancement of histological findings, restoration of gonadal hormones to near-normal levels, and a significant decrease in oxidative stress markers and apoptosis genes. Combined treatment with resveratrol and MSCs demonstrated more significant therapeutic effects as regard to the studied parameters in association with rat groups treated with either MSCs or resveratrol separately.
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Sharma M, Chaudhary D. Exploration of bromelain laden nanostructured lipid carriers: An oral platform for bromelain delivery in rheumatoid arthritis management. Int J Pharm 2020; 594:120176. [PMID: 33326825 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.120176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Bromelain, a cysteine protease exhibits promising potential in amelioration of wide variety of inflammatory disorders. Its denaturation or aggregation in gastric milieu depletes its therapeutic potential along with unpredictable prophylactic hypersensitivity reactions. Hence, efficient carrier system to improve bromelain's stability and avoid related side effects is of utmost importance. Therefore, present investigation was undertaken to prepare bromelain loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (Br-NCs) with high drug loading, stability and efficacy in rheumatoid arthritis management. Br-NCs fabricated via double emulsion solvent evaporation method were characterized for physical properties, morphology and stability. Optimized batch exhibited spherical shape, nanometric size (298.23 nm) and entrapment efficiency ~77% with sustained release behavior and improved gastric stability. Br-NCs exhibited 4.63-folds improvement in shelf-life compared to bromelain at room temperature. The protective potential of orally administered Br-NCs in rheumatoid arthritis was evaluated via assessing arthritis severity in wistar rats along with biochemical, hematological and immunological parameters. Br-NCs remarkably (p < 0.05) diminished paw edema, joint stiffness, mechanical allodynia and tissue damage along with alleviation of oxidative stress and immunological markers. Radiological joint alterations were also notably preserved with Br-NCs. Thus, preclinical studies distinctly manifested that Br-NCs formulation opens new avenue for development of novel effective therapeutic modality for rheumatoid arthritis management.
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- Manu Sharma
- Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan 304022, India.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan 304022, India
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Tosatti JAG, Alves MT, Cândido AL, Reis FM, Araújo VE, Gomes KB. Influence of n-3 fatty acid supplementation on inflammatory and oxidative stress markers in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Nutr 2021; 125:657-68. [PMID: 32799935 DOI: 10.1017/S0007114520003207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is defined as a reproductive endocrine disease that results in a low-grade inflammatory and pro-oxidant state. Dietary factors, including n-3 fatty acids, may have a key role in improving metabolic disorders in PCOS patients. The present study aimed to investigate the influence of n-3 fatty acid supplementation on inflammatory and oxidative stress (OS) markers in patients with PCOS. A systematic literature search of Medline/PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Scopus and Lilacs, until November 2019, was conducted. Randomised clinical trials that reported inflammatory and OS markers as endpoints in women with PCOS receiving n-3 fatty acid supplementation were included. The pooled estimates of the weighted mean differences (WMD) and the standard mean differences (SMD) were calculated. Random effects models were adopted to measure the pooled outcomes. Among the 323 studies retrieved, ten fulfilled the inclusion criteria for a meta-analysis. We founded a significant decrease in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) (SMD -0·29 (95 % CI -0·56, -0·02) mg/l) and an increase in adiponectin (WMD 1·42 (95 % CI 1·09, 1·76) ng/ml) concentrations in the intervention group when compared with the placebo group. No statistically significant results were found in the meta-analysis for visfatin, nitric oxide, GSH or malondialdehyde levels or total antioxidant capacity. The data suggest that supplementation of n-3 fatty acids could reduce the inflammatory state in women with PCOS, through a decrease in hs-CRP and an increase in adiponectin levels.
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Afsar T, Razak S, Almajwal A, Al-Disi D. Doxorubicin-induced alterations in kidney functioning, oxidative stress, DNA damage, and renal tissue morphology; Improvement by Acacia hydaspica tannin-rich ethyl acetate fraction. Saudi J Biol Sci 2020; 27:2251-60. [PMID: 32884406 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [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: 10/03/2019] [Revised: 07/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Doxorubicin (DOX) is an anthracycline drug used for cancer treatment. However, its treatment is contiguous with toxic effects. We examined the nephroprotective potential of A. hydaspica polyphenol-rich ethyl acetate extract (AHE) against DOX persuaded nephrotoxicity. 36 male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly assorted into 6 groups. Control group received saline; DOX group: 3 mg/kg b.w. dosage of DOX intraperitoneally for 6 weeks (single dose/week). In co-treatment groups, 200 and 400 mg/kg b.w AHE was given orally for 6 weeks in concomitant with DOX (3 mg/kg b.w, i.p. injection per week) respectively. Standard group received silymarin 400 mg/kg b.w daily + DOX (single dose/week). Biochemical kidney function tests, oxidative stress markers, genotoxicity, antioxidant enzyme status, and histopathological changes were examined. DOX caused significant body weight loss and decrease kidney weight. DOX-induced marked deterioration in renal function indicators in both urine and serum, i.e., PH, specific gravity, total protein, albumin, urea, creatinine, uric acid, globulin, blood urea nitrogen, etc. Also, DOX treatment increases renal tissue oxidative stress markers, while lower antioxidant enzymes in tissue along with degenerative alterations in the renal tissue compared to control rats. AHE co-treatment ameliorates DOX-prompted changes in serum and urine chemistry. Likewise, AHE treatment decreases sensitive markers of oxidative stress and prevented DNA damages by enhancing antioxidant enzyme levels. DOX induction in rats also caused DNA fragmentation which was restored by AHE co-treatment. Moreover, the histological observations evidenced that AHE effectively rescued the kidney tissue from DOX interceded oxidative damage. Our results suggest that co-treatment of AHE markedly improve DOX-induced deleterious effects in a dose-dependent manner. The potency of AHE co-treatment at 400 mg/kg dose is similar to silymarin. These outcomes revealed that A. hydaspica AHE extract might serve as a potential adjuvant that avoids DOX-induced nephrotoxicity.
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Key Words
- AHE, Acacia hydaspica ethyl acetate extract
- CAT, catalase
- DOX, doxorubicin
- Doxorubicin
- GPx, glutathione peroxidase
- GR, glutathione reductase
- GST, glutathione S transferase
- Genotoxicity
- H2O2, hydrogen peroxide
- Histopathology
- Kidney function
- MDA, malondialdehyde
- NO, nitric oxide
- Nephrotoxicity
- Oxidative stress markers
- POD, peroxidase
- QR, quinone reductase
- RBCs, red blood cells
- SOD, superoxide dismutase
- WBCs, white blood cells
- γ-GT, Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
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Lebrun M, Miard F, Scippa GS, Hano C, Morabito D, Bourgerie S. Effect of biochar and redmud amendment combinations on Salix triandra growth, metal(loid) accumulation and oxidative stress response. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2020; 195:110466. [PMID: 32200145 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Remediation of metal(loid) polluted soils is an important area of research nowadays. In particular, one remediation technique is much studied, phytomanagement. Phytomanagement combines amendment application and plant growth in order to reduce the risk posed by contaminants. Salicaceae plants showed tolerance towards metal(loid)s and the ability to accumulate high amounts of metal(loid)s in their tissue. Amendments are often applied to counterbalance the reduced soil fertility and high metal(loid) concentrations. Two amendments gathered attention over the last decades, biochar (product of biomass pyrolysis), which can be activated for better effects, and redmud (by-product of alumina production). Those two amendments showed ability to improve soil conditions and thus plant growth, although few studied their combined application. Moreover, since metal(loid)s are known to induce the overproduction of reactive oxygen species, it is important to measure the level of oxidative stress in the plant, to which plants respond using enzymatic and non-enzymatic systems. But no studies evaluate the response of Salicaceae plants to metal(loid) stress and amendment application at the biochemical level in a real soil condition. Therefore, a mesocosm study was set up to evaluate the effect of amending a mine soil with redmud combined to diverse biochars on the soil properties and Salix triandra growth, metal(loid) accumulation and stress marker levels. Results showed that all amendment combinations improved the soil fertility, reduced metal(loid) mobility and thus ameliorated Salix triandra growth, which accumulated metal(loid)s mainly in its roots. Moreover, among the different amendment combinations, Salix triandra plants still suffered from oxidative stress when grown on PG soil amended with redmud and chemical activated carbon, showing elevated levels of phenolic compounds and salicinoids and important antioxidant and enzymatic activities. Finally, one treatment showed levels of these stress markers similar or lower than the control, the combination of redmud with steam activated carbon. In conclusion, this treatment seemed a good solution in a phytomanagement strategy using Salix triandra, improving soil conditions and plant growth and reducing oxidative stress level in the plant roots.
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- Manhattan Lebrun
- Università degli Studi del Molise, Dipartimento di Bioscienze e Territorio, 86090, Pesche, Italy; Université d'Orléans, LBLGC INRA USC1328, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067, Orléans Cedex 2, France
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- Université d'Orléans, LBLGC INRA USC1328, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067, Orléans Cedex 2, France
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- Università degli Studi del Molise, Dipartimento di Bioscienze e Territorio, 86090, Pesche, Italy
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- Université d'Orléans, LBLGC INRA, USC 1328- Antenne Scientifique Universitaire de Chartres, 21 Rue de Loigny La Bataille, 28000, Chartres, France
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- Université d'Orléans, LBLGC INRA USC1328, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067, Orléans Cedex 2, France
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- Université d'Orléans, LBLGC INRA USC1328, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067, Orléans Cedex 2, France.
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Mumtaz F, Albeltagy RS, Diab MSM, Abdel Moneim AE, El-Habit OH. Exposure to arsenite and cadmium induces organotoxicity and miRNAs deregulation in male rats. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2020; 27:17184-17193. [PMID: 32152865 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08306-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [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: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Sodium arsenite (NaAsO2) and cadmium chloride (CdCl2) are two prime examples of un-biodegradable compounds that accumulate in the ecosystems causing great threats to human health and produce severe adverse effects. However, their joint toxicities are poorly understood in mammals. This study aimed to identify the effect of exposure to NaAsO2 (5 mg/kg, by oral gavage) and CdCl2 (1 mg/kg injected interperitoneal, i.p.) either alone or in combinations after 14 and 28 days on oxidative stress, antioxidant enzyme activities, and histopathological changes. The results revealed a downregulation of miR-146a also, in miR-let7a after 14 days and a notable upregulation after 28 days. However, administrations of their combinations for 14 days caused downregulated miR-146a and miR-let7a. However, upregulation miR-let7a was observed only after 28 days. Organotoxicity of liver results in a remarkable increase in oxidative stress biomarkers by the two metals either alone or in combinations. A remarkable decrease was noted in an antioxidant enzyme activity indicating a defect in the antioxidant defense system. Also, CdCl2 alone showed remarkable liver histopathological changes. This study concluded that there was a close relationship of high epigenetic changes as deregulation of both miR-146a and miR-let7a as a result of the joint toxicity of both compounds, and ultimately major changes in hepatic tissues that may lead to cell transformations. However, further studies are needed to investigate the target genes for those miRNAs.
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- Farah Mumtaz
- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Molecular Drug Evaluation Department, National Organization for Drug Control & Research (NODCAR), Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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Sidhu GPS, Bali AS, Singh HP, Batish DR, Kohli RK. Insights into the tolerance and phytoremediation potential of Coronopus didymus L. (Sm) grown under zinc stress. Chemosphere 2020; 244:125350. [PMID: 31830642 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.125350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [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: 08/30/2019] [Revised: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 11/09/2019] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Zinc (Zn) is a vital micronutrient for plants, but its abundance can be calamitous. In this study, a screenhouse experiment was conducted over a 6-week period to assess the effect of soil enrichment with Zn regimes (100, 250 and 500 mg kg-1) on growth, Zn accumulation, photosynthetic pigment concentration, oxidative stress markers and activities of antioxidant enzymes in Coronopus didymus. Results revealed that Zn concentration in C. didymus roots and shoots reached up to 1848 mg kg-1 DW and 1845 mg kg-1 DW at 500 mg kg-1 Zn regime, respectively. The plant growth (root-shoot length and biomass) increased, while leaf pigment concentration and soluble protein content in C. didymus tissues decreased progressively with the increased Zn regimes in the soil. At 500 mg kg-1 Zn regime, hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde level increased ∼219% and 111% in roots, while ∼170% and 105% in shoots, with respect to the control. Likewise, superoxide dismutase, ascorbate peroxidase, guaiacol peroxidase and glutathione reductase activities increased significantly with elevated Zn levels. Contrarily, compared to the control, CAT activity declined gradually and reached a minimum of ∼45% in roots and 12% in shoots under highest Zn regime. The results suggested that C. didymus displayed high Zn accumulation and emerged as a tolerant plant species towards Zn stress. Elevated Zn regimes provoked reactive oxygen species generation in C. didymus tissues which was effectively neutralised and scavenged by the antioxidant enzymes, thus marked its efficacy to be potentially employed in phytoremediation and reclamation of Zn-contaminated soils.
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- Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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Jagieła J, Bartnicki P, Rysz J. Selected cardiovascular risk factors in early stages of chronic kidney disease. Int Urol Nephrol 2020; 52:303-314. [PMID: 31955363 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-019-02349-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, stroke and atherosclerosis, are common in patients with chronic kidney disease. Aside from the standard biomarkers, measured to determine cardiovascular risk, new ones have emerged: markers of oxidative stress, apoptosis, inflammation, vascular endothelium dysfunction, atherosclerosis, organ calcification and fibrosis. Unfortunately, their utility for routine clinical application remains to be elucidated. A causal relationship between new markers and cardiovascular diseases in patients with chronic kidney disease remains to be established. First of all, there is a lack of large, randomized trials. Moreover, most studies focus on patients with end-stage renal disease as well as on dialysed patients. In such patients, cardiovascular diseases are already present and advanced while early detection of cardiovascular disease risk factor in patients with early-stages of chronic kidney disease would allow more precise prognosis and, as a result, changes in treatment algorithm. In this article, we conduct a comprehensive review of literature for publications relating to cardiovascular risk factors in patients with early-stages of chronic kidney disease. Overall, there are many encouraging advances in detection of cardiovascular risk factors that are making the future more promising for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease.
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- Joanna Jagieła
- Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Family Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Żeromskiego 113, 90-549, Lodz, Poland.
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- Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Family Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Żeromskiego 113, 90-549, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Family Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Żeromskiego 113, 90-549, Lodz, Poland
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Tercero-Pérez K, Cortés H, Torres-Ramos Y, Rodríguez-Labrada R, Cerecedo-Zapata CM, Hernández-Hernández O, Pérez-González N, González-Piña R, Leyva-García N, Cisneros B, Velázquez-Pérez L, Magaña JJ. Effects of Physical Rehabilitation in Patients with Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. Cerebellum 2019; 18:397-405. [PMID: 30701400 DOI: 10.1007/s12311-019-1006-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Today, neurorehabilitation has become in a widely used therapeutic approach in spinocerebellar ataxias; however, there are scarce powerful clinical studies supporting this notion, and these studies require extension to other specific SCA subtypes in order to be able to form conclusions concerning its beneficial effects. Therefore, in this study, we perform for the first time a case-control pilot randomized, single-blinded, cross-sectional, and observational study to evaluate the effects of physical neurorehabilitation on the clinical and biochemical features of patients with spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) in 18 patients diagnosed with SCA7. In agreement with the exercise regimen, the participants were assigned to groups as follows: (a) the intensive training group, (b) the moderate training group, and (c) the non-training group (control group).We found that both moderate and intensive training groups showed a reduction in SARA scores but not INAS scores, compared with the control group (p < 0.05). Furthermore, trained patients exhibited improvement in the SARA sub-scores in stance, gait, dysarthria, dysmetria, and tremor, as compared with the control group (p < 0.05). No significant improvements were found in daily living activities, as revealed by Barthel and Lawton scales (p > 0.05). Patients under physical training exhibited significantly decreased levels in lipid-damage biomarkers and malondialdehyde, as well as a significant increase in the activity of the antioxidant enzyme PON-1, compared with the control group (p < 0.05). Physical exercise improved some cerebellar characteristics and the oxidative state of patients with SCA7, which suggest a beneficial effect on the general health condition of patients.
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- Karla Tercero-Pérez
- Rehabilitation and Social Inclusion Center of Veracruz (CRIS-DIF), Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Genomic Medicine, Department of Genetics, National Rehabilitation Institute- Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra (INR-LGII), México-Xochimilco No. 289, Col. Arenal Guadalupe, C.P, 14389, Ciudad de México (CDMX), Mexico
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- Department of Immunobiochemistry, National Perinatology Institute (INPer), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Center for Research and Rehabilitation of the Hereditary Ataxias (CIRAH), Carretera Central Km 5 ½ Reparto Edecío Pérez, 80100, Holguín, Cuba
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- Laboratory of Genomic Medicine, Department of Genetics, National Rehabilitation Institute- Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra (INR-LGII), México-Xochimilco No. 289, Col. Arenal Guadalupe, C.P, 14389, Ciudad de México (CDMX), Mexico
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- Rehabilitation and Social Inclusion Center of Veracruz (CRIS-DIF), Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Genomic Medicine, Department of Genetics, National Rehabilitation Institute- Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra (INR-LGII), México-Xochimilco No. 289, Col. Arenal Guadalupe, C.P, 14389, Ciudad de México (CDMX), Mexico
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- Laboratory of Genomic Medicine, Department of Genetics, National Rehabilitation Institute- Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra (INR-LGII), México-Xochimilco No. 289, Col. Arenal Guadalupe, C.P, 14389, Ciudad de México (CDMX), Mexico
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- Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Center of Research and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV-IPN), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Center for Research and Rehabilitation of the Hereditary Ataxias (CIRAH), Carretera Central Km 5 ½ Reparto Edecío Pérez, 80100, Holguín, Cuba. .,Cuban Academy of Sciences, Havana, Cuba.
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- Laboratory of Genomic Medicine, Department of Genetics, National Rehabilitation Institute- Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra (INR-LGII), México-Xochimilco No. 289, Col. Arenal Guadalupe, C.P, 14389, Ciudad de México (CDMX), Mexico.
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Lv Q, Guo Y, Zhu M, Geng R, Cheng X, Bao C, Wang Y, Huang X, Zhang C, Hao Y, Li Z, Yi Z. Predicting individual responses to lithium with oxidative stress markers in drug-free bipolar disorder. World J Biol Psychiatry 2019; 20:778-789. [PMID: 31595816 DOI: 10.1080/15622975.2019.1663929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Objectives: This is the first study to investigate the oxidative stress (OxS) levels in drug-free bipolar disorder (BD) patients and their association with lithium response.Methods: A total of 61 drug-free BD patients and 49 controls were included. Patients treated with lithium were followed-up for 6 weeks. The levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), catalase (CAT) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were measured at baseline and at the end of the sixth week.Results: Compared to controls, the SOD levels were lower, whereas the MDA were higher in the BD-depression (BD-D) group (both P < 0.001). GSH-Px levels were higher in both the BD-D and the BD-mania (BD-M) group (both P < 0.001). Both GSH-Px and MDA levels in the BD (P = 0.009, P < 0.001) and the BD-D subgroup (P = 0.006, P = 0.001) decreased significantly after the 6-week treatment with lithium. Interestingly, both GSH-Px and MDA levels decreased in responders (P = 0.03, P = 0.002) but not in the non-responders of BD-D (both p > 0.05). Moreover, the reduction in the MDA levels were associated with lithium response (B = 1.47, Wald statistic = 5.94, P = 0.015, odds ratio = 4.35, 95% confidence interval 1.33-14.20).Conclusions: Our study demonstrates an imbalance of OxS in drug-free BD, especially BD-D. Lithium reduces the GSH-Px and MDA levels in BD patients. The reduction in MDA levels may predict individual responsiveness to lithium.
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- Qinyu Lv
- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Qingdao Mental Health Center, Qingdao, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Kozłowska A, Wojtacha P, Majewski M, Równiak M. The cytokine alterations/abnormalities and oxidative damage in the pancreas during hypertension development. Pflugers Arch 2019; 471:1331-40. [PMID: 31624954 DOI: 10.1007/s00424-019-02312-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 06/12/2019] [Revised: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The aim of the present study was to compare the content of cytokines, chemokines, and oxidative stress markers in the pancreas of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs) and Wistar Kyoto Rats (WKYs) serving as controls. Enzyme-like immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and biochemical methods were used to measure pancreatic levels of interleukin-1ß, interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor α, transforming growth factor β, RANES, monocyte chemoattractant protein 1, interferon gamma-induced protein 10, malondialdehyde, and sulfhydryl groups. The results showed that the pancreatic concentrations of all studied cytokines and chemokines did not differ between 5-week-old SHRs and WKYs, except RANTES which was significantly reduced in juvenile SHRs. In 10-week-old animals, except interleukin-1ß, the levels of all these proteins were significantly reduced in SHRs. The pancreatic levels of malondialdehyde were significantly reduced in 5-week-old SHRs and significantly elevated in 10-week-old SHRs while the contents of sulfhydryl groups were similar in both rat strains at any age studied. In conclusion, these data provide evidence that in maturating SHRs, the pancreatic levels of cytokines and chemokines are significantly reduced, while malondialdehyde significantly elevated. This suggests that in the pancreas of mature SHRs, the inflammation process is suppressed but there is ongoing oxidative damage.
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Awadallah S, Hasan H, Attlee A, Raigangar V, Unnikannan H, Madkour M, Abraham MS, Rashid LM. Waist circumference is a major determinant of oxidative stress in subjects with and without metabolic syndrome. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2019; 13:2541-2547. [PMID: 31405674 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2019.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIM Oxidative stress (OS) plays a major role in pathogenic mechanisms associated with metabolic syndrome (Mets) yet the main component of Mets contributing most to OS is not well elucidated. Hence, the aim of this study was to investigate the oxidative-antioxidative status in Mets subjects and to determine the main predicting component of OS. METHODS Anthropometric measures, fasting blood glucose, lipid profile, antioxidant enzymes [catalase, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx)], reduced glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA) and protein carbonyl were assessed in 172 adult UAE residents. International Diabetes Federation criteria were used for Mets diagnosis. Mets Scores (0-5) were calculated and assigned per subject based on number of components. RESULTS Of all participants, 22.1% had Mets and 49.4% had large waist circumference (WC). Significant lower levels of catalase, SOD, GPx and GSH, and higher levels of MDA and protein carbonyl were observed in subjects with Mets. In addition, catalase, SOD, GPx, and GSH correlated negatively, while MDA and protein carbonyl correlated positively with almost all Mets components. Similar trend of correlations was noticed with Mets Scores. When adjusted for age and gender, linear regression analysis revealed that subjects with large WC demonstrated significantly lower levels of antioxidative enzymes and GSH, and higher levels of MDA and protein carbonyl. Consequently, WC emerged as the best predictor of OS. CONCLUSIONS The degree of OS is dependent on the Mets Scores, and WC contributes independently to increased OS among adults in UAE.
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- Samir Awadallah
- College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Nutrition and Health Department, College of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Head of Nutrition Section, Ministry of Health and Prevention, United Arab Emirates
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Sanjeev S, Bidanchi RM, Murthy MK, Gurusubramanian G, Roy VK. Influence of ferulic acid consumption in ameliorating the cadmium-induced liver and renal oxidative damage in rats. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2019; 26:20631-20653. [PMID: 31104231 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05420-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [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: 06/21/2018] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The aim of this study relates to the modulatory role of ferulic acid (FA) against cadmium (Cd)-induced oxidative stress in the liver and kidney of male Wistar albino rats. Cd is an extremely toxic industrial and environmental pollutant and is well known for its varied toxic clinical manifestations. FA is a derivative of curcumin and a ubiquitous phenolic compound having a wide range of therapeutic activities. In the current study, Cd (10 mg/kg) was administered subcutaneously for 15 and 30 days to induce hepato-renal toxicity. Cd concentration was found to be significantly high in Cd-intoxicated rats (liver > kidney) while the supplementation of FA (50 mg/kg) significantly reduces the Cd concentration in liver and kidney tissues. Reduced body and organ weights and food and water consumption and increased rectal temperature were noticed in Cd-treated rats while these parameters were significantly ameliorated in FA-supplemented rats. Liver and kidney damage induced by Cd was significantly revealed by the reduction in serum total protein contents (TPC) and increased activities of serum nitric oxide (NO) levels and hepato-nephrotoxicity marker enzymes, namely aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), lactic dehydrogenase (LDH), AST:ALT ratio, uric acid, urea, urea nitrogen, and creatinine, along with the increased levels of hepatic and renal oxidative stress markers, namely lipid peroxidation (MDA levels), lipid hydroperoxides (LOOH), protein carbonyl content (PCC), total oxidant status (TOS), and oxidative stress index (OSI) in liver and kidney tissues. In addition, the toxicity of Cd was also evidenced by a significant decrease in the levels of total thiols (TTH), total antioxidant concentration (TAC), enzymatic antioxidants (superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx)), and non-enzymatic antioxidants (reduced glutathione (GSH) and total free sulfhydryl groups (TSH)). Administration of FA significantly restored the serum total protein levels and activities of serum NO levels and hepatic and renal marker enzymes to normal levels in comparison with Cd-intoxicated rats. Furthermore, FA significantly reduced the oxidative stress markers and recuperated the levels of antioxidant defense in the liver and kidney as evidenced by native PAGE and spectrophotometric assays, correlation and regression analysis and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), and inferring the antioxidant role of FA. Histopathological damage due to Cd intoxication in the liver and kidney is demonstrated as vasodilatation and congestion in central veins and sinusoids as well as around the glomerulus, infiltration of mixed inflammatory cells and peripheral hemorrhage, hemorrhagic and enlarged sinusoids, disorganization of the hepatic parenchyma, focal necrosis, swelling of hepatocytes, calcified tissue inside blood vessels, hepatocyte degeneration and vacuolization of liver cells, hyaline casts, degenerated glomerulus with wide space and detached basement membrane, distal tubule with wide lumen, deformed proximal tubules with detached brush border, and degeneration and hyalinization of glomerular tuft. But, FA significantly reduced the toxicity of Cd and protected the normal histological architecture of the liver and kidney tissues. Cd-intoxicated rats were associated with a significant upregulation of TNF-α, COX-2, and HSP70 proteins, whereas treatment with FA caused downregulation of the above inflammatory markers indicating the anti-inflammatory role of FA. Principal component analysis (PCA) and Euclidean similarity measure studies clearly indicate that the liver is more prone to Cd toxicity than the kidney and FA supplementation significantly prevents oxidative stress, augmenting antioxidative status, and regaining histological parameters of the liver and kidney to normal, indicating hepato-nephroprotective, antiradical, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects of this phenolic compound.
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- Sanasam Sanjeev
- Department of Zoology, Mizoram Central University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram Central University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram Central University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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Meng Y, Zhang L, Wang L, Zhou C, Shangguan Y, Yang Y. Antioxidative enzymes activity and thiol metabolism in three leafy vegetables under Cd stress. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2019; 173:214-224. [PMID: 30772711 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [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: 12/22/2018] [Revised: 02/05/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The enrichment of Cadmium in vegetables is threatening human health. The study aimed to screen Cd low-enriched leafy vegetables and explore whether antioxidative enzymes and heavy metal chelators are synergistic defensive mechanisms. In this paper, the Cd accumulation and translocation of garland chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum coronarium L.), spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.), and lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) were examined by soil pot culture and hydroponic experiments. The responses of oxidative stress markers, antioxidative enzymes activity, and thiol pool (cysteine, γ-glutamylcysteine, glutathione, and phytochelatins) content to Cd stress were assayed. The results showed that Garland chrysanthemum was Cd low-uptake species. The soil Cd safety thresholds for spinach, lettuce, and garland chrysanthemum were 0.41, 0.49, and 9.10 mg kg-1, respectively. The order of root phytochelatins (PCs) concentration was consistent with that of plant tolerance index (TI): garland chrysanthemum > spinach > lettuce. While the order of the ratio of shoot Cd to root Cd (SR ratio) was exactly the opposite of that of TI. In lettuce root, activity of superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, and catalase decreased significantly under Cd stress. Nevertheless those parameters in the roots of spinach and lettuce maintained steady, or even enhanced. In conclusion, the Cd translocation and partition in plant, antioxidative defense, and PCs homeostasis played an important role in the Cd tolerance of vegetables.
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- Yuan Meng
- College of Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- Soil and Fertilizer Institute, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, China
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- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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Heidari F, Rabizadeh S, Mansournia MA, Mirmiranpoor H, Salehi SS, Akhavan S, Esteghamati A, Nakhjavani M. Inflammatory, oxidative stress and anti-oxidative markers in patients with endometrial carcinoma and diabetes. Cytokine 2019; 120:186-190. [PMID: 31100682 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2019.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [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: 01/24/2019] [Revised: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The role of chronic inflammation and oxidative stress in the development of diabetes and cancer has been established. In this study, we aimed to investigate inflammatory and oxidative stress markers in patients with diabetes (DM) and endometrial carcinoma (EC) separately and in combination. METHODS In a case-control study design, a total of 88 participants were enrolled including: 37 patients with EC (19 with DM and 18 without DM), 29 with type2 diabetes and 22 healthy controls. Cancer patients were sampled before treatment. Serum oxidative stress markers including: oxidized low density lipoprotein (ox-LDL,) nitric oxide (NO), advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) and advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP), malondialdehyde (MDA); ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP), as an antioxidant marker, and inflammatory markers including: Interleukin 6 (IL6), C reactive protein (CRP) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) were measured. RESULTS Ox-LDL, NO, MDA, AOPP and AGE were increased in all patients either with endometrial carcinoma and/or diabetes compared to healthy controls (p < 0.05). Patients with both EC and DM had higher oxidative markers including: OX-LDL (17.47 ± 0.84 vs. 12.36 ± 0.91), NO (82.27 ± 5.75 vs. 76.34 ± 5.36), MDA (3.3 ± 0.1 vs. 2.75 ± 0.48) and AGE (73.89 ± 5.71 vs. 69.02 ± 3.14) compared to those with EC alone (ρ < 0.05). Levels of FRAP was lower in patients with both diabetes and cancer, cancer alone and diabetes alone compared to healthy controls (p < 0.05). Inflammatory markers, TNFα, IL6 and hs-CRP, were also significantly increased in patients with EC with and without DM compared to controls (ρ < 0.05). However, there were no significant differences between two groups of EC regarding to inflammatory markers (ρ > 0.05). Patients with DM had significantly higher levels of inflammatory markers compared to control group (all ρ < 0.05). In addition, significant subadditive interaction effect between EC and DM regarding levels of oxLDL, NO, AGE, AOPP and FRAP) was observed (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Increased levels of chronic inflammatory and oxidative stress markers were observed in both endometrial carcinoma and diabetes. Additional effect of diabetes in patients with cancer was mediated more significantly via increase in oxidative stress rather than inflammatory markers.
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- Firouzeh Heidari
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center (EMRC), Vali-Asr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center (EMRC), Vali-Asr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center (EMRC), Vali-Asr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center (EMRC), Vali-Asr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Gynecology Ward, Vali-Asr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center (EMRC), Vali-Asr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center (EMRC), Vali-Asr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Iswarya V, Palanivel A, Chandrasekaran N, Mukherjee A. Toxic effect of different types of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on Ceriodaphnia dubia in a freshwater system. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2019; 26:11998-12013. [PMID: 30827021 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04652-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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: 10/21/2018] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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In the current study, the effect of different types of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) (rutile, anatase, and mixture) was analyzed on Ceriodaphnia dubia in the presence of algae under distinct irradiation conditions such as visible and UV-A. The toxicity experiments were performed in sterile freshwater to mimic the chemical composition of the freshwater system. In addition, the oxidative stress biomarkers such as MDA, catalase, and GSH were analyzed to elucidate the stress induced by the NPs on daphnids. Individually, both rutile and anatase NPs induced similar mortality under both visible and UV-A irradiations at all the test concentrations except 600 and 1200 μM where rutile induced higher mortality under UV-A. Upon visible irradiation, the binary mixture exhibited a synergistic effect at their lower concentration and an additive effect at higher concentrations. In contrast, UV-A irradiation demonstrated the additive effect of mixture except for 1200 μM which elucidated antagonistic effect. Mathematical model confirmed the effects of the binary mixture. The surface interaction between the individual NPs in the form of aggregation played a pivotal role in the induction of specific effects exhibited by the binary mixture. Oxidative stress biomarkers were highly increased upon NPs exposure especially under visible irradiation. These observations elucidated that the irradiation and crystallinity effect of TiO2 NPs were noted only on certain biomarkers and not on the mortality.
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- Velu Iswarya
- Centre for Nanobiotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, 632014, India
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- Centre for Nanobiotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, 632014, India
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- Centre for Nanobiotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, 632014, India.
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Hakkoymaz H, Nazik S, Seyithanoğlu M, Güler Ö, Şahin AR, Cengiz E, Yazar FM. The value of ischemia-modified albumin and oxidative stress markers in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in adults. Am J Emerg Med 2019; 37:2097-2101. [PMID: 30871739 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2019.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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: 09/26/2018] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The present study evaluates the predictive value of such markers as ischemia-modified albumin (IMA), malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione peroxide (GSH-Px), in addition to parameters associated with inflammation, oxidative stress and ischemia, playing roles in the pathology of acute appendicitis (AA), including c-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT) and complete blood count (CBC) parameters and their ratios, for the diagnosis of AA in adults. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 51 patients with histologically confirmed appendicitis and 45 healthy controls who referred to the emergency care unit between January and June 2018. The appendicitis cases were classified into two groups, as complicated and non-complicated, based on postoperative pathological investigations. RESULTS Of all the appendicitis cases, 68.5% (n = 35) were non-complicated and 31.4% (n = 16) were complicated. IMA (positive LR = 3.0, negative LR = 0.1), GSH-Px (positive LR = 0.5, negative LR = 1.8), MDA (positive LR = 1.8, negative LR = 0.6), CRP (positive LR = 7.2, negative LR = 0.2), PCT (positive LR = 0.7, negative LR = 1.3), WBC (positive LR = 2.9, negative LR = 0.3), neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (positive LR = 3.2, negative LR = 0.1) thrombocyte lymphocyte ratio (positive LR = 1.6, negative LR = 0.5) and IMA/albumin ratio (positive LR = 3.3, negative LR = 0.1) levels in the appendicitis cases were evaluated by a characteristic receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. In addition, IMA levels were significantly higher in the complicated cases (0.40 ± 0.05 AbsU) than in the non-complicated cases (0.29 ± 0.04 AbsU) (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Our results showed that IMA (negative LR = 0.1), CRP (positive LR = 7.2, negative LR = 0.2), NLR (negative LR = 0.1) and IMA/albumin ratio (negative LR = 0.1) can serve as important diagnostic biomarkers for AA patients. We therefore believe that before clinically confirming an AA diagnosis, these parameters may be used as diagnostic tools in addition to CBC parameters, CRP levels and radiological imaging studies.
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- Hakan Hakkoymaz
- Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Kahramanmaraş 46100, Turkey.
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- Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Department of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Kahramanmaraş 46100, Turkey
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- Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Department of Biochemistry, Kahramanmaraş 46100, Turkey
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- Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Kahramanmaraş 46100, Turkey
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- Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Department of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Kahramanmaraş 46100, Turkey
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- Islahiye State Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Kahramanmaraş 46100, Turkey
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- Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Department of General Surgery, Kahramanmaraş 46100, Turkey.
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Yimcharoen M, Kittikunnathum S, Suknikorn C, Nak-On W, Yeethong P, Anthony TG, Bunpo P. Effects of ascorbic acid supplementation on oxidative stress markers in healthy women following a single bout of exercise. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2019; 16:2. [PMID: 30665439 PMCID: PMC6341721 DOI: 10.1186/s12970-019-0269-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2018] [Accepted: 01/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble chain breaking antioxidant. It scavenges free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are produced during metabolic pathways. Exercise can produce an imbalance between ROS and antioxidants, leading to oxidative stress-related tissue damages. This study was designed to determine the effects of ascorbic acid supplementation on circulating biomarkers of oxidative stress and muscle damage following a single bout of exercise. METHODS In a crossover design with a 1 wk. wash-out period, 19 healthy women performed 30 min moderate-intensity cycling after ingesting 1000 mg of ascorbic acid (AA) or placebo. Blood samples were taken immediately before, immediately after and 30 min post-exercise to determine plasma albumin, total protein, glucose, oxidative stress and muscle damage markers. RESULTS Plasma albumin and total protein levels increased immediately after exercise in placebo alongside slight reductions in glucose (p = 0.001). These effects were absent in AA cohort. Ferric reducing ability of plasma and vitamin C levels in AA cohort significantly increased after exercise (p < 0.05). Superoxide dismutase activity was significantly elevated after exercise (p = 0.002) in placebo but not AA. Plasma malondialdehyde did not change after exercise in placebo but was significantly decreased in AA (p < 0.05). The exercise protocol promoted slight muscle damage, reflected in significant increases in total creatine kinase in all subjects after exercise. On the other hand, plasma C-reactive protein and lactate dehydrogenase remained unchanged. CONCLUSION Supplementation with ascorbic acid prior exercise improves antioxidant power but does not prevent muscle damage.
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- Manita Yimcharoen
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
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Wang T, Luo D, Chen Z, Qu Y, Ma X, Ye J, Chu Q, Huang D. Sensitive determination of aldehyde metabolites in exhaled breath condensate using capillary electrophoresis with laser-induced fluorescence detection. Anal Bioanal Chem 2018; 410:7203-7210. [PMID: 30215126 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-018-1327-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 03/29/2018] [Revised: 07/07/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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A novel capillary electrophoresis with laser-induced fluorescence detection method has been developed for the analysis of aldehyde metabolism biomarkers for oxidative stress in exhaled breath condensate (EBC), and fluorescein 5-thiosemicarbazide was used as a derivatization reagent. In a simple capillary zone electrophoresis mode, ten low molecular weight aldehydes (LMWAs) could be well separated within 30 min. The reaction efficiency was doubled by increasing sample solution pH and magnetic stirring, and the LODs of this method reached 0.16-3.4 nM (S/N = 3). Acceptable recoveries (82.1-115%) were obtained for EBC samples, and the RSD data were within 7.9%. This developed method has been applied for the analyses of EBC samples and evaluation of the correlation between smoking and the contents of aldehyde metabolites in EBC. Due to no need of buffer additives and sample preconcentration, this proposed method may provide an appealing alternative for the trace analyses of LMWAs in noninvasive biofluids. Graphical abstract ᅟ.
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- Tingting Wang
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China.
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- Shanghai Putuo District People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200060, China.
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Özgür ME, Balcıoğlu S, Ulu A, Özcan İ, Okumuş F, Köytepe S, Ateş B. The in vitro toxicity analysis of titanium dioxide (TiO 2) nanoparticles on kinematics and biochemical quality of rainbow trout sperm cells. Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 2018; 62:11-19. [PMID: 29913268 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2018.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [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: 03/07/2018] [Revised: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/10/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In recent years, titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) as metal oxide nanoparticles are widely used in industry, agriculture, personal care products, cosmetics, sun protection and toothpaste, electronics, foodstuffs and food packaging. This use of nano-TiO2 has been associated with environmental toxicity concerns. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro effect of different doses of TiO2 NPs (∼30-40 nm) (0.01, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 10 and 50 mg/L) at 4oC for 3 h on the sperm cell kinematics as velocities of Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss, Walbaum, 1792) sperm cells. Furthermore, oxidative stress markers (total glutathione (TGSH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were assessed in sperm cells after exposure to TiO2 NPs. According to the obtained results, there were statistically significant (P < 0.05) decreasing in the velocities of sperm cells after 10 mg/L TiO2 NPs and an increase the activity of SOD (P < 0.05) and TGSH levels were determined.
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- Mustafa Erkan Özgür
- İnönü University, Fishery Faculty, Department of Aquaculture, 44280, Malatya, Turkey.
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- İnönü University, Science Faculty, Department of Chemistry, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- İnönü University, Science Faculty, Department of Chemistry, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- İnönü University, Science Faculty, Department of Chemistry, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- İnönü University, Doğanşehir Vahap Küçük Vocational High School, Department of Computer Technology, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- İnönü University, Science Faculty, Department of Chemistry, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- İnönü University, Science Faculty, Department of Chemistry, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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Makri S, Kafantaris I, Savva S, Ntanou P, Stagos D, Argyroulis I, Kotsampasi B, Christodoulou V, Gerasopoulos K, Petrotos K, Komiotis D, Kouretas D. Novel Feed Including Olive Oil Mill Wastewater Bioactive Compounds Enhanced the Redox Status of Lambs. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 32:291-302. [PMID: 29475912 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.11237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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: 10/31/2017] [Revised: 11/29/2017] [Accepted: 12/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM The aim of the present study was to investigate the antioxidant effects of a feed supplemented with polyphenolic additives from olive mill wastewater (OMW) on lambs. MATERIALS AND METHODS Lambs received breast milk until the postnatal period, and then they were divided into two groups and received control and OMW feed for 55 days. Redox biomarkers were measured in blood and tissues at days 15, 42 and 70 after feeding. RESULTS Feed supplemented with OMW reduced thiobarbituric acid reactive species and protein carbonyls and increased total antioxidant capacity, glutathione and catalase activity in both blood and tissues. CONCLUSION The administration of OMW-containing feed reinforced the antioxidant defense of lambs, which may improve their wellbeing and productivity. Additionally, this exploitation of OMW may solve problems of environmental pollution in areas with olive oil industries.
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- Sotiria Makri
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece.,Department of Pharmacology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Research Institute of Animal Science/Hellenic Agricultural Organization Demeter, Giannitsa, Greece
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- Research Institute of Animal Science/Hellenic Agricultural Organization Demeter, Giannitsa, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece.,Department of Biosystem Engineering, Technical Education Institute of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Biosystem Engineering, Technical Education Institute of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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