Modulations in growth, structure, cell viability and antioxidant enzyme of a nodule bacterium Mesorhizobium ciceri induced by pesticides

2010 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

pp. 91-96

Author(s):

I.A. Kameneva

Keyword(s):

Particle Size ◽

Cell Viability ◽

Mesorhizobium Ciceri ◽

Bacterial Titer ◽

And Storage

It was established that vermiculite with particle size up to 1 mm (2% of the volume of the medium) is an important technology component for the production of heterophase preparation of M. ciceri H-12 with bacterial titer of 6,9 – 8,0 billion/ml, retention of cell viability duration and nodular activity to up to three months.

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Neuroprotective effects of Hericium erinaceus (Bull.: Fr.) Pers. against high-dose corticosterone-induced oxidative stress in PC-12 cells

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies ◽

10.1186/s12906-020-03132-x ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sze Yuen Lew ◽

Siew Huah Lim ◽

Lee Wei Lim ◽

Kah Hui Wong

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Cell Viability ◽

Antioxidant Enzyme ◽

Enzyme Activities ◽

High Dose ◽

Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽

Neuroprotective Effects ◽

Hericium Erinaceus ◽

Pc 12 Cells ◽

Endogenous Antioxidant

Abstract Background Hericium erinaceus is a culinary and medicinal mushroom in Traditional Chinese Medicines. It has numerous pharmacological effects including immunomodulatory, anti-tumour, anti-microbial, anti-aging and stimulation of nerve growth factor (NGF) synthesis, but little is known about its potential role in negating the detrimental effects of oxidative stress in depression. The present study investigated the neuroprotective effects of H. erinaceus standardised aqueous extract (HESAE) against high-dose corticosterone-induced oxidative stress in rat pheochromocytoma (PC-12) cells, a cellular model mimicking depression. Methods PC-12 cells was pre-treated with HESAE for 48 h followed by 400 μM corticosterone for 24 h to induce oxidative stress. Cells in complete medium without any treatment or pre-treated with 3.125 μg/mL desipramine served as the negative and positive controls, respectively. The cell viability, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release, endogenous antioxidant enzyme activities, aconitase activity, mitochondrial membrane potentials (MMPs), intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and number of apoptotic nuclei were quantified. In addition, HESAE ethanol extract was separated into fractions by chromatographic methods prior to spectroscopic analysis. Results We observed that PC-12 cells treated with high-dose corticosterone at 400 μM had decreased cell viability, reduced endogenous antioxidant enzyme activities, disrupted mitochondrial function, and increased oxidative stress and apoptosis. However, pre-treatment with HESAE ranging from 0.25 to 1 mg/mL had increased cell viability, decreased LDH release, enhanced endogenous antioxidant enzyme activities, restored MMP, attenuated intracellular ROS and protected from ROS-mediated apoptosis. The neuroprotective effects could be attributed to significant amounts of adenosine and herierin III isolated from HESAE. Conclusions HESAE demonstrated neuroprotective effects against high-dose corticosterone-induced oxidative stress in an in vitro model mimicking depression. HESAE could be a potential dietary supplement to treat depression.

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Lymphocyte enzymatic antioxidant responses to oxidative stress following high-intensity interval exercise

Journal of Applied Physiology ◽

10.1152/japplphysiol.00575.2010 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 110 (3) ◽

pp. 730-737 ◽

Cited By ~ 47

Author(s):

G. Fisher ◽

D. D. Schwartz ◽

J. Quindry ◽

M. D. Barberio ◽

E. B. Foster ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Gene Expression ◽

Enzyme Activity ◽

Cell Viability ◽

Antioxidant Enzyme ◽

High Intensity ◽

Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽

Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substance ◽

High Intensity Interval

The purposes of this study were to 1) examine the immune and oxidative stress responses following high-intensity interval training (HIIT); 2) determine changes in antioxidant enzyme gene expression and enzyme activity in lymphocytes following HIIT; and 3) assess pre-HIIT, 3-h post-HIIT, and 24-h post-HIIT lymphocyte cell viability following hydrogen peroxide exposure in vitro. Eight recreationally active males completed three identical HIIT protocols. Blood samples were obtained at preexercise, immediately postexercise, 3 h postexercise, and 24 h postexercise. Total number of circulating leukocytes, lymphocytes, and neutrophils, as well as lymphocyte antioxidant enzyme activities, gene expression, cell viability (CV), and plasma thiobarbituric acid-reactive substance (TBARS) levels, were measured. Analytes were compared using a three (day) × four (time) ANOVA with repeated measures on both day and time. The a priori significance level for all analyses was P < 0.05. Significant increases in superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activities were observed in lymphocytes following HIIT. No significant increases in lymphocyte SOD, CAT, or GPX gene expression were found. A significant increase in TBARS was found immediately post-HIIT on days 1 and 2. Lymphocyte CV in vitro significantly increased on days 2 and 3 compared with day 1. Additionally, there was a significant decrease in CV at 3 h compared with pre- and 24 h postexercise. These findings indicate lymphocytes respond to oxidative stress by increasing antioxidant enzyme activity. Additionally, HIIT causes oxidative stress but did not induce a significant postexercise lymphocytopenia. Analyses in vitro suggest that lymphocytes may become more resistant to subsequent episodes of oxidative stress. Furthermore, the analysis in vitro confirms that lymphocytes are more vulnerable to cytotoxic molecules during recovery from exercise.

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Cytoprotective Effect of Tocotrienol-Rich Fraction and α-Tocopherol Vitamin E Isoforms Against Glutamate-Induced Cell Death in Neuronal Cells

International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research ◽

10.1024/0300-9831/a000201 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 84 (3-4) ◽

pp. 0140-0151 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Thilaga Rati Selvaraju ◽

Huzwah Khaza’ai ◽

Sharmili Vidyadaran ◽

Mohd Sokhini Abd Mutalib ◽

Vasudevan Ramachandran ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Vitamin E ◽

Cell Viability ◽

Neuronal Cells ◽

Positive Control ◽

Post Treatment ◽

Mitochondrial Activity ◽

Before And After ◽

Pre Treatment ◽

Tocotrienol Rich Fraction ◽

Major Mediator

Glutamate is the major mediator of excitatory signals in the mammalian central nervous system. Extreme amounts of glutamate in the extracellular spaces can lead to numerous neurodegenerative diseases. We aimed to clarify the potential of the following vitamin E isomers, tocotrienol-rich fraction (TRF) and α-tocopherol (α-TCP), as potent neuroprotective agents against glutamate-induced injury in neuronal SK-N-SH cells. Cells were treated before and after glutamate injury (pre- and post-treatment, respectively) with 100 - 300 ng/ml TRF/α-TCP. Exposure to 120 mM glutamate significantly reduced cell viability to 76 % and 79 % in the pre- and post-treatment studies, respectively; however, pre- and post-treatment with TRF/α-TCP attenuated the cytotoxic effect of glutamate. Compared to the positive control (glutamate-injured cells not treated with TRF/α-TCP), pre-treatment with 100, 200, and 300 ng/ml TRF significantly improved cell viability following glutamate injury to 95.2 %, 95.0 %, and 95.6 %, respectively (p < 0.05).The isomers not only conferred neuroprotection by enhancing mitochondrial activity and depleting free radical production, but also increased cell viability and recovery upon glutamate insult. Our results suggest that vitamin E has potent antioxidant potential for protecting against glutamate injury and recovering glutamate-injured neuronal cells. Our findings also indicate that both TRF and α-TCP could play key roles as anti-apoptotic agents with neuroprotective properties.

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