Hepatorenal protective effect of nano-curcumin against nano‑copper oxide-mediated toxicity in rats: Behavioral performance, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, apoptosis, and histopathology

Life Sciences ◽  
2022 ◽  
pp. 120296
Author(s):  
Hossam G. Tohamy ◽  
Osama S. El Okle ◽  
Amira A. Goma ◽  
Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim ◽  
Mustafa Shukry
Keyword(s):  
Protective Effect ◽  
Copper Oxide ◽  
Behavioral Performance ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

scholarly journals ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF CURCUMIN AND CAPSAICIN AUGMENTED IN COMBINATION

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Thriveni Vasanth Kumar ◽  
Manjunatha H. ◽  
Rajesh Kp
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Vascular Permeability ◽  
Diclofenac Sodium ◽  
Significant Inhibition ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
The Individual

Objective: Dietary curcumin and capsaicin are well known for their health beneficial potencies. The current study was done to assess the anti-inflammatory activity of curcumin, capsaicin and their combination by employing in vitro and in vivo models.Methods: We investigated the protective effect of curcumin, capsaicin and their combination using in vitro heat induced human red blood cell (HRBC) membrane stabilisation, in vivo 3% agar induced leukocyte mobilisation and acetic acid induced vascular permeability assay.Results: Curcumin, capsaicin and their combination exhibited concentration dependent protective effect against heat-induced HRBC membrane destabilisation, while combined curcumin and capsaicin restored 87.0±0.64 % membrane stability and it is found to be better than curcumin, capsaicin and diclofenac sodium (75.0±0.25. 72±0.9 and 80.0±0.31 %) protective effect. In agar suspension induced leukocyte mobilization assay, the combined curcumin and capsaicin had shown 39.5±1.58 % of inhibition compared to individual curcumin and capsaicin, which showed moderate inhibition of 16.0±3.14 and 21.6±2.17 % respectively. Besides, the combined curcumin and capsaicin had shown highly significant inhibition of acetic acid-induced vascular permeability in rats (62.0±3.14 %), whereas individual curcumin and capsaicin showed moderate inhibition of vascular permeability with 36.0±2.41 and 43.0±1.92 % respectively.Conclusion: This study demonstrates the significant anti-inflammatory property of combined curcumin and capsaicin at half of the individual concentration of curcumin and capsaicin.

scholarly journals Effects of prostaglandin lipid mediators on agonist-induced lung endothelial permeability and inflammation

2017 ◽  
Vol 313 (4) ◽  
pp. L710-L721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunbo Ke ◽  
Olga V. Oskolkova ◽  
Nicolene Sarich ◽  
Yufeng Tian ◽  
Albert Sitikov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protective Effect ◽  
Vascular Endothelial Cells ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Cell Monolayer ◽  
Endothelial Permeability ◽  
In Vivo Model ◽  
Barrier Dysfunction ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Prostaglandins (PG), the products of cyclooxygenase-mediated conversion of arachidonic acid, become upregulated in many situations including allergic response, inflammation, and injury, and exhibit a variety of biological activities. Previous studies described barrier-enhancing and anti-inflammatory effects of PGE2 and PGI2 on vascular endothelial cells (EC). Yet, the effects of other PG members on EC barrier and inflammatory activation have not been systematically analyzed. This study compared effects of PGE2, PGI2, PGF2α, PGA2, PGJ2, and PGD2 on human pulmonary EC. EC permeability was assessed by measurements of transendothelial electrical resistance and cell monolayer permeability for FITC-labeled tracer. Anti-inflammatory effects of PGs were evaluated by analysis of expression of adhesion molecule ICAM1 and secretion of soluble ICAM1 and cytokines by EC. PGE2, PGI2, and PGA2 exhibited the most potent barrier-enhancing effects and most efficient attenuation of thrombin-induced EC permeability and contractile response, whereas PGI2 effectively suppressed thrombin-induced permeability but was less efficient in the attenuation of prolonged EC hyperpermeability caused by interleukin-6 or bacterial wall lipopolysaccharide, LPS. PGD2 showed a modest protective effect on the EC inflammatory response, whereas PGF2α and PGJ2 were without effect on agonist-induced EC barrier dysfunction. In vivo, PGE2, PGI2, and PGA2 attenuated LPS-induced lung inflammation, whereas PGF2α and PGJ2 were without effect. Interestingly, PGD2 exhibited a protective effect in the in vivo model of LPS-induced lung injury. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of barrier-protective and anti-inflammatory effects of different prostaglandins on lung EC in vitro and in vivo and identifies PGE2, PGI2, and PGA2 as prostaglandins with the most potent protective properties.

scholarly journals Intestinal Anti-Inflammatory Activity of the Aqueous Extract from Ipomoea asarifolia in DNBS-Induced Colitis in Rats

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 4016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valéria da Silva ◽  
Aurigena de Araújo ◽  
Daline Araújo ◽  
Maíra Lima ◽  
Roseane Vasconcelos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protective Effect ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Intestinal Inflammation ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Immunohistochemical Analysis ◽  
Histological Evaluation ◽  
Myeloperoxidase Activity ◽  
Down Regulation ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Ipomoea Asarifolia

Inflammatory bowel disease is triggered by an uncontrolled immune response associated with genetic, environmental, and intestinal microbiota imbalance. Ipomoea asarifolia (IA), popularly known as “salsa” or “brave salsa”, belongs to the Convolvulaceae family. The aim of this approach was to study the preventive effect of IA aqueous extract in 2,4-dinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (DNBS)-induced colitis in rats. Rats pretreated with IA extract or sulfasalazine (SSZ) received intracolonic instillation of DNBS in 50% ethanol (v/v). IA extract presented a protective effect against intestinal inflammation, with improvement in the disease activity index and macroscopic damage. IA or SSZ significantly reduced myeloperoxidase activity, and also down-regulation of the gene expression of JNK1, NF-κβ-p65, STAT3, and decreased levels of TNFα, IL-1β, and increased IL-10, associated with a significant improvement of oxidative stress, in addition to a reduction in MDA and an increase of glutathione in colonic tissue. The protective effect of the extract was also confirmed in histological evaluation, showing preservation of the colonic cytoarchitecture. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed down-regulation of NF-κβ-p65, iNOS, IL-17, and up-regulation of SOCs-1 and MUC-2. IA extract presents antioxidant and anti-inflammatory intestinal properties, and proved to be a potential application for preventing damage induced by DNBS.

Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Lung and Liver Protective Activity of Galaxaura oblongata as Antagonistic Efficacy against LPS using Hematological Parameters and Immunohistochemistry as Biomarkers

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asmaa Nabil-Adam ◽  
Mohamed A. Shreadah
Keyword(s):  
Protective Effect ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Control Group ◽  
In Vivo Assays ◽  
Induction Group ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
In Vitro Effects

Background: This study aimed to investigate the potential bioactivity and the ameliorative role of Galaxaura oblongata (G. oblongata) against LPS-induced toxicity by using hematological parameters. Objective: It is aimed also to examine its protective effect using the immunohistochemistry of liver and lungs as biomarkers in male BALB/C albino mice. Materials and Methods: the current study carried out using different in-vitro and in-vivo assays such as phytochemical, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory for in-vitro where the hematological and immunohistochemistry for lung and liver were investigated in vivo. Results: There are no previous studies were performed to investigate the in vivo and in vitro effects of the G. oblongata extracts as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory due to their rareness compared to other red algae. LPS treated mice revealed a significant decrease in total number of WBCs, RBCs, platelets, and HGB%, MPV, MCV and MCHC compared to the control group. On contrast, the HCT and MCHC were increased in the induction group which was treated with LPS compared to the control group. Furthermore, the immunohistochemistry results of the present study revealed the protective effect of G. oblongata compared to the induction group. G. oblongata can be used as protective marine natural products against the toxicity induced by LPS. Conclusion: It exhibited a significant ameliorative role against the alterations in the hematological parameters and immunohistochemistry of liver and lungs, and helps to reduce as well as coordinate the acute inflammations caused by TNF.

Protective Effect of Calcium Dobesilate Administration Against Hepatorenal Damage Induced By CCL4 In Male Mice

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Hakimizadeh ◽  
Ayat Kaeidi ◽  
Mohammadreza Rahmani ◽  
Mohammad Allahtavakoli ◽  
Jalal Hassanshahi
Keyword(s):  
Protective Effect ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Group Versus ◽  
Histopathological Change ◽  
Renal Tissue ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Male Mice ◽  
Calcium Dobesilate ◽  
Liver And Kidney ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Abstract Purpose: Calcium dobesilate (CaD) has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, the protective effects of CaD against hepatorenal damage induced by CCL4 in male mice were evaluated. Methods: Thirty male mice randomly were divided into five groups: Control, CaD 100 mg/kg, CCL4, CCL4+CaD 50 mg/kg, and CCL4+CaD 100 mg/kg. Drugs were administered orally once a day for 4-weeks. The liver and kidney indices (serum creatinine, blood urine nitrogen, alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase levels) were determined. Also, hepatic and renal tissue oxidant/antioxidant markers (glutathione peroxidase, malondialdehyde, total antioxidant capacity, and superoxide dismutase) were measured. Cleaved caspase-3, Bax, and Bcl-2 protein levels were measured by immunoblotting method. The liver and kidney histopathological changes were evaluated by H&E staining.Results: CCL4 induces significant oxidative stress in the kidney and liver that was concomitant with functional and histopathological abnormalities in these organs in the CCL4 group versus the control (P<0.05). CaD could significantly improve the histopathological change in the liver and kidney tissues of CCL4+CaD 100 mg/kg mice versus the CCL4 group (P<0.05). In addition, CaD attenuated apoptosis in the liver and kidney tissues (P<0.05).Conclusion: The protective effect of CaD may be related to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Protective effect of pterostilbene on concanavalin A-induced acute liver injury

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 7308-7314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiayan Wu ◽  
Mengmeng Li ◽  
Jingwen He ◽  
Ke Lv ◽  
Meiyan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Injury ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Concanavalin A ◽  
Acute Liver Injury ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Pterostilbene (PTE) is broadly found in berries and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

scholarly journals Betulinic Acid Ameliorates the T-2 Toxin-Triggered Intestinal Impairment in Mice by Inhibiting Inflammation and Mucosal Barrier Dysfunction through the NF-κB Signaling Pathway

Toxins ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 794
Author(s):  
Chenxi Luo ◽  
Chenglong Huang ◽  
Lijuan Zhu ◽  
Li Kong ◽  
Zhihang Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protective Effect ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Inflammatory Cytokines ◽  
Betulinic Acid ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Mucosal Barrier ◽  
Intestinal Damage ◽  
Trichothecene Mycotoxin ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

T-2 toxin, a trichothecene mycotoxin produced by Fusarium, is widely distributed in crops and animal feed and frequently induces intestinal damage. Betulinic acid (BA), a plant-derived pentacyclic lupane-type triterpene, possesses potential immunomodulatory, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory biological properties. The current study aimed to explore the protective effect and molecular mechanisms of BA on intestinal mucosal impairment provoked by acute exposure to T-2 toxin. Mice were intragastrically administered BA (0.25, 0.5, or 1 mg/kg) daily for 2 weeks and then injected intraperitoneally with T-2 toxin (4 mg/kg) once to induce an intestinal impairment. BA pretreatment inhibited the loss of antioxidant capacity in the intestine of T-2 toxin-treated mice by elevating the levels of CAT, GSH-PX and GSH and reducing the accumulation of MDA. In addition, BA pretreatment alleviated the T-2 toxin-triggered intestinal immune barrier dysregulation by increasing the SIgA level in the intestine at dosages of 0.5 and 1 mg/kg, increasing IgG and IgM levels in serum at dosages of 0.5 and 1 mg/kg and restoring the intestinal C3 and C4 levels at a dosage of 1 mg/kg. BA administration at a dosage of 1 mg/kg also improved the intestinal chemical barrier by decreasing the serum level of DAO. Moreover, BA pretreatment improved the intestinal physical barrier via boosting the expression of ZO-1 and Occludin mRNAs and restoring the morphology of intestinal villi that was altered by T-2 toxin. Furthermore, treatment with 1 mg/kg BA downregulated the expression of p-NF-κB and p-IκB-α proteins in the intestine, while all doses of BA suppressed the pro-inflammatory cytokines expression of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α mRNAs and increased the anti-inflammatory cytokine expression of IL-10 mRNA in the intestine of T-2 toxin-exposed mice. BA was proposed to exert a protective effect on intestinal mucosal disruption in T-2 toxin-stimulated mice by enhancing the intestinal antioxidant capacity, inhibiting the secretion of inflammatory cytokines and repairing intestinal mucosal barrier functions, which may be associated with BA-mediated inhibition of the NF-κB signaling pathway activation.

scholarly journals Anemoside B4 Protects against Acute Lung Injury by Attenuating Inflammation through Blocking NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation and TLR4 Dimerization

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Renyikun Yuan ◽  
Jia He ◽  
Liting Huang ◽  
Li-Jun Du ◽  
Hongwei Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Lung Injury ◽  
Lung Injury ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Inflammatory Cytokines ◽  
Nlrp3 Inflammasome ◽  
Inflammasome Activation ◽  
Macrophage Cells ◽  
Nlrp3 Inflammasome Activation ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Acute lung injury (ALI) is an acute inflammatory process in the lung parenchyma. Anemoside B4 (B4) was isolated from Pulsatilla, a plant-based drug against inflammation and commonly applied in traditional Chinese medicine. However, the anti-inflammatory effect and the mechanisms of B4 are not clear. In this study, we explored the potential mechanisms and anti-inflammatory activity of B4 both in vitro and in vivo. The results indicated that B4 suppressed the expression of iNOS, COX-2, NLRP3, caspase-1, and IL-1β. The ELISA assay results showed that B4 significantly restrained the release of inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β in macrophage cells. In addition, B4 rescued mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) loss in (lipopolysaccharide) LPS plus ATP stimulated macrophage cells. Co-IP and molecular docking results illustrated that B4 disrupted the dimerization of TLR4. For in vivo results, B4 exhibited a protective effect on LPS and bleomycin- (BLM-) induced ALI in mice through suppressing the lesions of lung tissues, the release of inflammatory cytokines, and the levels of white blood cells, neutrophils, and lymphoid cells in the blood. Collectively, B4 has a protective effect on ALI via blocking TLR4 dimerization and NLRP3 inflammasome activation, suggesting that B4 is a potential agent for the treatment of ALI.

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