Aspartame induced cardiac oxidative stress in Wistar albino rats

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arbind Kumar Choudhary ◽  
Lognatahan Sundareswaran ◽  
Rathinasamy Sheela Devi
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Wistar Albino Rats

Effects of erdosteine on cyclosporin-A-induced nephrotoxicity

2011 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 565-573 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Tutanc ◽  
V Arica ◽  
N Yılmaz ◽  
A Nacar ◽  
I Zararsiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Cyclosporin A ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Protective Mechanism ◽  
Antioxidant Parameters ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Wistar Albino Rats

Aim: In cyclosporin-A (CsA)-induced toxicity, oxidative stress has been implicated as a potential responsible mechanism. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the protective role of erdosteine against CsA-induced nephrotoxicity in terms of tissue oxidant/antioxidant parameters and light microscopy in rats. Materials and methods: Wistar albino rats were randomly separated into four groups. Group 1 rats treated with sodium chloride served as the control, group 2 rats were treated with CsA, group 3 with CsA plus erdosteine, and group 4 with erdosteine alone. Animals were killed and blood samples were analyzed for blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine (Cr), uric acid (UA), total protein (TP), and albumin (ALB) levels. Kidney sections were analyzed for malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) levels and superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activities, as well as for histopathological changes. Results: In the CsA group, MDA, GSH-Px, BUN, and Cr levels were increased. The TP and ALB levels were decreased. These changes had been improved by erdosteine administration. Other biochemical parameters did not show any significant change. Conclusion: These results indicate that erdosteine produces a protective mechanism against CsA-induced nephrotoxicity and suggest a role of oxidative stress in pathogenesis.

Role of Diosmin in protection against the oxidative stress induced damage by gamma-radiation in Wistar albino rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 113 ◽  
pp. 104622 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahenda Mahgoub ◽  
Anas O. Sallam ◽  
Hazem K.A. Sarhan ◽  
Amal A.A. Ammar ◽  
Sameh H. Soror
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Wistar Albino Rats

Antioxidant properties of ethanol and fractions of ocimum gratissimum leave in paracetamol-induced oxidative stress in Wistar albino rats.

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
ukpabiugo ukpabiugo ◽  
Jacinta Chigozie ◽  
Patrick Iwuanyanwu ◽  
kingsley Chukwuemeka ◽  
Monanu Okechukwu
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Ocimum Gratissimum ◽  
Wistar Albino Rats

scholarly journals Modulation ofN-methyl-d-aspartate receptors in isolated rat heart

2017 ◽  
Vol 95 (11) ◽  
pp. 1327-1334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Srejovic ◽  
Vladimir Zivkovic ◽  
Tamara Nikolic ◽  
Nevena Jeremic ◽  
Isidora Stojic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Rat Heart ◽  
Isolated Rat Heart ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Oxidative Stress Biomarkers ◽  
Stress Biomarkers ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Wistar Albino Rats ◽  
Isolated Rat

Considering the limited data on the role of NMDA-Rs in the cardiovascular system, the aim of the present study was to examine the effects of NMDA and DL-Hcy TLHC, alone and in combination with glycine, memantine, and ifenprodil, in the isolated rat heart. The hearts of Wistar albino rats were retrogradely perfused according to the Langendorff technique at a constant perfusion pressure. The experimental protocol for all experimental groups included the stabilization period, application of estimated substance for 5 min, followed by a washout period of 10 min. Using a sensor placed in the left ventricle, we registered the following parameters of myocardial function: dp/dtmax, dp/dtmin, SLVP, DVLP, HR; CF was measured using flowmetry). We estimated the following oxidative stress biomarkers in the coronary venous effluent using spectrophotometry: TBARS, NO2−, O2−, and H2O2. NMDA alone did not induce any change in any of the observed parameters, while DL-Hcy TLHC alone, as well as a combined application of NMDA and DL-Hcy TLHC with glycine, induced a reduction of most cardiodynamic parameters. Memantine and ifenprodil induced a reduction of cardiodynamic parameters and CF, as well as some oxidative stress biomarkers.

scholarly journals A low direct electrical signal attenuates oxidative stress and inflammation in septic rats

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0257177
Author(s):  
Savas Ustunova ◽  
Ebru Haciosmanoglu ◽  
Huri Bulut ◽  
Birsen Elibol ◽  
Aysu Kilic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Antibacterial Effect ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Electrical Signal ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Histological Structure ◽  
Tissue Samples ◽  
Blood Ph ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
Wistar Albino Rats

Electrical stimulation is proposed to exert an antimicrobial effect according to studies performed using bacterial and cell cultures. Therefore, we investigated the effects of electrification on inflammation in septic rats. Twenty-eight male Wistar albino rats were divided into 4 groups: healthy control (C), electrified healthy (E), sepsis (S), and electrified sepsis (SE) groups. Staphylococcus aureus (1 x 109 colonies) in 1 ml of medium was intraperitoneally injected into rats to produce a sepsis model. The rats in the E and SE groups were exposed to a low direct electrical signal (300 Hz and 2.5 volts) for 40 min and 1 and 6 h after bacterial infection. Immediately after the second electrical signal application, blood and tissue samples of the heart, lung, and liver were collected. An antibacterial effect of a low direct electrical signal was observed in the blood of rats. The effects of electrical signals on ameliorating changes in the histological structure of tissues, blood pH, gases, viscosity and cell count, activities of some important enzymes, oxidative stress parameters, inflammation and tissue apoptosis were observed in the SE group compared to the S group. Low direct electrical signal application exerts antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic effects on septic rats due to the induction of electrolysis in body fluids without producing any tissue damage.

scholarly journals Neuroprotective effect of methanolic extract of Sargassum wightii on rotenone-induced parkinsonism-like symptoms in Wistar albino rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 468-475
Author(s):  
Sradhasini Rout ◽  
Bandana Rath ◽  
Subrat Kumar Bhattamisra ◽  
Anjan Kumar ◽  
Ishani Rath ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Neuroprotective Effect ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Dopamine Level ◽  
Oxidative Stress Markers ◽  
Sargassum Wightii ◽  
Stress Markers ◽  
Wistar Albino Rats

Introduction: The pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is multifactorial in which oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction are the leading factors. Currently, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents of natural sources as neuroprotectants have raised much attention. The current study aimed to explore the neuroprotective effect of methanolic extract of Sargassum wightii in male Wistar albino rats against rotenone-induced PD. Methods: The rats were administered with rotenone (10 mg/kg orally) daily for 28 days to induce PD. S. wightii (200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg) and levodopa+carbidopa combination (10 mg/kg) were administered to different groups of rats one hour prior to rotenone for 28 days. Behavioral parameters (akinesia, tremor, motor coordination, and locomotor activities) and body weight were recorded on days 14th and 28th of drug treatment. On the 28th day, the animals were sacrificed for the neurobiochemical analyses of brain tissue. Results: Rotenone treatment caused a significant reduction in behavioural parameters (P < 0.001), neurochemical deficits (P < 0.001), and elevation of oxidative stress markers (P < 0.001) in the brain. Pre-treatment with S. wightii at 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg doses significantly attenuated the rotenone-induced behavioral alterations and restored the mitochondrial NADH dehydrogenase activity and dopamine level in the striatum (P < 0.001). Moreover, 400 mg/kg of S. wightii restored the rotenone-induced increased oxidative stress markers like malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and reduced glutathione (GSH) in the striatum (P < 0.01). Conclusion: S. wightii has provided a neuroprotective effect, probably by virtue of its antioxidant and dopamine restoring potential. Hence, it may offer a promising and new therapeutic lead for the treatment of PD but needs further research.

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