Effects of ferulic acid on oxidative stress parameters in livers and kidneys of Wistar albino rats

2014 ◽  
Vol 229 ◽  
pp. S243-S244
Author(s):  
Merve Bacanli ◽  
Sevtap Aydin ◽  
Gökce Taner ◽  
Hatice Gül Göktas ◽  
Tolga Sahin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Ferulic Acid ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Oxidative Stress Parameters ◽  
Wistar Albino Rats ◽  
Stress Parameters

Effects of rosmarinic acid on oxidative stress parameters in livers and kidneys of sepsis induced wistar albino rats

2015 ◽  
Vol 238 (2) ◽  
pp. S251
Author(s):  
M. Bacanli ◽  
S. Aydin ◽  
G. Taner ◽  
H.G. Goktas ◽  
T. Sahin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Rosmarinic Acid ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Oxidative Stress Parameters ◽  
Wistar Albino Rats ◽  
Stress Parameters

Can ursolic acid be beneficial against diabetes in rats?

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 520-529 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merve Bacanlı ◽  
Sevtap Aydın ◽  
Hatice Gül Anlar ◽  
Tuğbagül Çal ◽  
Nuray Arı ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Ursolic Acid ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Hepatic Enzyme ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Oxidative Stress Parameters ◽  
Wistar Albino Rats ◽  
Stress Parameters

Abstract Objective: Diabetes mellitus, a heteregenous metabolic and chronic disease, is a growing health problem especially in developing countries. It is claimed that diabetes associated with increased formation of free radicals and decrease in antioxidant potential and also alterations in lipid profile and enzyme levels. Ursolic acid is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine due to its beneficial effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of ursolic acid on streptozotocin-induced diabetes in Wistar albino rats. Methods: DNA damage was evaluated in the blood and liver cells of rats by alkaline comet assay. The activities of antioxidant enzymes, oxidative stress parameters, biochemical parameters, hepatic enzyme levels and lipid profile parameters were also evaluated. Results: The results of this study demonstrate that diabetes caused genotoxic damage, changes in hepatic enzyme and lipid profile, biochemical and antioxidant enzyme activities and oxidative stress parameters in rats. Ursolic acid was found to be protective against diabetes induced effects in blood and liver samples of rats. Conclusions: According to our results, it seems that ursolic acid may be beneficial against diabetes and its adverse effects in rats.

scholarly journals Protective effects of quercetin and vitamin C against nicotine-induced toxicity in the blood of Wistar rats

2016 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 304-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milica G. Paunović ◽  
Branka I. Ognjanović ◽  
Miloš M. Matić ◽  
Andraš Š. Štajn ◽  
Zorica S. Saičić
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Liver Enzymes ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Lipid Peroxide ◽  
Saline Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Oxidative Stress Parameters ◽  
Stress Parameters

Abstract Nicotine is a potential inducer of oxidative stress, through which it can damage numerous biological molecules. The aim of our study was to investigate the prooxidative effects of nicotine and protective (additive or synergistic) effects of quercetin and vitamin C in the blood of experimental animals, to determine whether the combination of these antioxidants might be beneficial for clinical purposes. Wistar albino rats were receiving intraperitoneal nicotine injection (0.75 mg kg-1 per day) or saline (control group) or nicotine plus quercetin (40 mg kg-1 per day) and vitamin C (100 mg kg-1 per day) for three consecutive days. On day 4, we determined their blood lipid profile, liver enzymes, oxidative stress parameters, and antioxidative system parameters. Compared to untreated control, nicotine significantly increased total cholesterol, LDLcholesterol, triglycerides, liver enzymes (alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase, and lactate dehydrogenase) and oxidative stress parameters (superoxide anion, hydrogen peroxide, and lipid peroxide) and decreased HDL-cholesterol, glutathione, and superoxide dismutase/catalase activity. Quercetin + vitamin C reversed these values significantly compared to the nicotine alone group. Our results confirm that nicotine has significant prooxidative effects that may disrupt the redox balance and show that the quercetin + vitamin C combination supports antioxidant defence mechanisms with strong haematoprotective activity against nicotine-induced toxicity. In practical terms, this means that a diet rich in vitamin C and quercetin could prevent nicotine-induced toxicity and could also be useful in the supportive care of people exposed to nicotine.

scholarly journals Effect of Monotherapy and Combination Therapy of Pantoprazole and Aprepitant in Gastric Esophageal Reflux Disease in Albino Rats

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamleshwar Shukla ◽  
Prince Raj ◽  
Arun Kumar ◽  
Mukesh Kumar ◽  
Gaurav Kaithwas
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Gastric Ph ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Total Acidity ◽  
Free Acidity ◽  
Esophageal Reflux ◽  
Sham Control ◽  
Oxidative Stress Parameters ◽  
Stress Parameters

The present study was undertaken to elucidate the effect of pantoprazole and aprepitant on experimental esophagitis in albino rats. Groups of rats, fasted overnight, received normal saline (3 mL/kg, sham control) or toxic control (3 mL/kg) or pantoprazole (30 mg/kg) or aprepitant (10 mg/kg), or their combinations and were subjected to pylorus and forestomach ligation. Animals were sacrificed after 8 h and evaluated for the gastric pH, volume of gastric juices, total acidity, esophagitis index, and free acidity. Esophageal tissues were further subjected to estimations of TBARS, GSH, catalase, and SOD. Treatment with pantoprazole and aprepitant significantly inhibited the gastric secretion, total acidity, and esophagitis index. The treatment also helped to restore the altered levels oxidative stress parameters to normal.

Effects of altered thyroid states on oxidative stress parameters in rats

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sehkar Oktay ◽  
Lebriz Uslu ◽  
Nesrin Emekli
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Thyroid Hormones ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Ldl Oxidation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Oxidative Stress Parameters ◽  
Altered Thyroid ◽  
Stress Parameters

AbstractBackground:Thyroid hormones are effective on oxidant-antioxidant balance by leading basal metabolic rate. In this study, the effects of altered thyroid states on low density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation and oxidative stress parameters were investigated in an experimental animal model.Methods:Thirty female Wistar Albino rats were equally divided into 3 groups as follows: control group; hypothyroid group (methimazole (75 mg/100 g was added to diet); hyperthyroid group [Results:A significant increase in lipid parameters was observed in hypothyroid group, whereas these parameters were decreased in hyperthyroid group compared to control group. For ox-LDL levels, a significant increase was observed both in hypothyroid and hyperthyroid groups. In brain, liver and kidney tissues, LPO and SA levels were increased, whereas GSH levels were decreased both in hypothyroid and hyperthyroid groups. The SOD and CAT activities were significantly decreased in hypothyroid group, however, they were increased in hyperthyroid group compared to control group. Both hypothyroid and hyperthyroid conditions modify the oxidant-antioxidant state in serum and tissues.Conclusions:Increased SOD and CAT activities in hyperthyroid group suggest that elevated thyroid hormones can reduce oxidative stress by maintaining antioxidant defense and they might have a protective effect on some tissues against oxidants.

scholarly journals Alteration of oxidative stress parameters in red blood cells of rats after chronic in vivo treatment with cisplatin and selenium

2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 991-999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Snezana Markovic ◽  
Jovana Zizic ◽  
Dragana Djacic ◽  
Ana Obradovic ◽  
Milena Curcic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Red Blood Cells ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Oxidative Stress Parameters ◽  
And Oxidative Stress ◽  
Stress Parameters

In this study we evaluated the possible protective effects of selenium (Se) on hematological and oxidative stress parameters in rats chronically treated with cisplatin (cisPt). Four groups of Wistar albino rats were examined: a control, untreated rats (I), rats treated with Se (II), rats treated with cisPt (III), and rats treated with Se and cisPt (IV). All animals were treated for 5 days successively and killed 24 h after the last treatment. Hematological and oxidative stress parameters were followed in whole blood and red blood cells (RBC). Results showed that the chronic application of Se was followed by a higher number of reticulocytes and platelets, increased lipid peroxidation and GSH content in the RBC. Cisplatin treatment induced depletion of RBC and platelet numbers and an elevation of the superoxide anion, nitrites and glutathione levels. Se and cisPt co-treatment was followed by an elevation of the hematological parameters and the recovery of the glutathione status when compared to the control and cisPt-treated rats.

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