scholarly journals MARC1 p.A165T variant is associated with decreased markers of liver injury and enhanced antioxidant capacity in autoimmune hepatitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maciej K. Janik ◽  
Wiktor Smyk ◽  
Beata Kruk ◽  
Benedykt Szczepankiewicz ◽  
Barbara Górnicka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Autoimmune Hepatitis ◽  
Genetic Variants ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Total Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Genetic Modifiers ◽  
Risk Variant ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Total Antioxidant

AbstractThe clinical picture of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) varies markedly between patients, potentially due to genetic modifiers. The aim of this study was to evaluate genetic variants previously associated with fatty liver as potential modulators of the AIH phenotype. The study cohort comprised 313 non-transplanted adults with AIH. In all patients, the MARC1 (rs2642438), HSD17B13 (rs72613567), PNPLA3 (rs738409), TM6SF2 (rs58542926), and MBOAT7 (rs641738) variants were genotyped using TaqMan assays. Mitochondrial damage markers in serum were analyzed in relation to the MARC1 variant. Carriers of the protective MARC1 allele had lower ALT and AST (both P < 0.05). In patients treated for AIH for ≥ 6 months, MARC1 correlated with reduced AST, ALP, GGT (all P ≤ 0.01), and lower APRI (P = 0.02). Patients carrying the protective MARC1 genotype had higher total antioxidant activity (P < 0.01) and catalase levels (P = 0.02) in serum. The PNPLA3 risk variant was associated with higher MELD (P = 0.02) in treated patients, whereas MBOAT7 increased the odds for liver cancer (OR = 3.71). None of the variants modulated the risk of death or transplantation. In conclusion, the MARC1 polymorphism has protective effects in AIH. Genotyping of MARC1, PNPLA3, and MBOAT7 polymorphisms might help to stratify patients with AIH.

scholarly journals Protective Effects of Flavonoid Pomiferin on Heart Ischemia-Reperfusion

2007 ◽  
Vol 76 (3) ◽  
pp. 363-370
Author(s):  
J. Nečas ◽  
L. Bartošíková ◽  
T. Florian ◽  
J. Klusáková ◽  
V. Suchý ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Diastolic Pressure ◽  
Myocardial Dysfunction ◽  
Ischemia Reperfusion ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Lipid Peroxidation Product ◽  
Total Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Rat Hearts ◽  
Total Antioxidant

The objective of the present 15-day study was to evaluate the cardioprotective potential of flavonoid pomiferin isolated from the infructences of Maclura pomifera, Moraceae, against ischemia-reperfusion induced injury in rat hearts as a model of antioxidant-based composite therapy. Studies were performed with isolated, modifi ed Langendorff-perfused rat hearts and ischemia of heart was initiated by stopping the coronary flow for 30 min, followed by 60 min of reperfusion (14 ml min-1). Wistar rats were divided into three groups. The treated group received pomiferin (5 mg/kg/day in 0.5% Avicel); the placebo group received only 0.5% Avicel; the intact group was left without any applications. Biochemical indicators of oxidative damage, lipid peroxidation product malondialdehyde, antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, total antioxidant activity in serum and myocardium has been evaluated. We also examined the effect of pomiferin on cardiac function (left ventricular end-diastolic pressure, left ventricular pressure, peak positive +dP/dt (rate of pressure development) after ischemia and reperfusion. Our results demonstrate that pomiferin attenuates the myocardial dysfunction provoked by ischemiareperfusion. This was confirmed by the increase in both the antioxidant enzyme values and the total antioxidant activity. The cardio-protection provided by pomiferin treatment results from the suppression of oxidative stress and correlates with the improved ventricular function.

Diurnal changes in the total antioxidant activity of human saliva

2007 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 375-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. F. Borisenkov ◽  
L. A. Erunova ◽  
E. M. Lyuseva ◽  
N. V. Pozdeeva
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Human Saliva ◽  
Diurnal Changes ◽  
Total Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Total Antioxidant

scholarly journals Biochemical study of hepatoprotective collection of plant origin

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (7) ◽  
pp. 134-141
Author(s):  
Anatoly A. Lapin ◽  
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Irek G. Garifullin ◽  
Valery N. Zelenkov ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Liver Diseases ◽  
Biochemical Study ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Total Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Plant Origin ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Metabolic Regulators

The article presents the results of biochemical studies of the total antioxidant activity of the hepatoprotective collection of plant origin and its individual components, which show that it consists of birch leaves (Betulae folia), tansy flowers (Tanaceti flores), phytohepatol No. 2 (choleretic collection No. 2) and individual its components have pronounced antioxidant activity. More antioxidant activity founded in tansy and true hepatoprotective collection. Comparative tests of the flowers of meadowsweet, with the highest antioxidant activity, showed the promise of their use in the collections of medicinal plants as effective natural metabolic regulators. The total antioxidant activity of the water extract collection at 13.56% rel. exceeded the calculated value obtained by summing the activities of the individual components of the collection, which indicates the presence of synergism in their action, which may be of value for use in the treatment and prevention of liver diseases. When all components of the drug collection are finished, the indicator increases by 11-24 % rel., which indicates the thermal stability of the antioxidant substances that make up their composition. In the oxidation of aqueous extracts of the components of hepatoprotective collection with hydrogen peroxide, the most stable were antioxidants of birch leaves. It was found that collection only at a ratio of 7.7 g per liter of water shows synergism (15 % rel.), and the rest of all the samples we tested are antagonistic. The detected increase in the antioxidant activity of the new collection compared with the effects of its individual components allows us to consider it as a promising dosage form for use in the treatment and prevention of liver diseases.

scholarly journals Variation in antioxidant activity at two ripening stages of wild mango, Spondias pinnata (L.f.) Kurz., an underutilized fruit

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bince Mani ◽  
Sinjumol Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Total Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Plant Origin ◽  
Nitric Oxide Radical ◽  
Total Antioxidant

Antioxidant compounds play a significant role in preventing and scavenging free-radicals by reducing oxidative stress and providing protection to humans against degenerative diseases and infections. Obviously, antioxidant molecules of plant origin are pivotal to combat the oxidative harm in cells. Present work intended to evaluate the antioxidant capacity of the fruits of Spondias pinnata. Methanol extracts of the fruits at two stages of maturity were prepared and investigated by various antioxidants analyses such as total antioxidant activity, reducing power and radical scavenging assays (DPPH, nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide). Its total phenol, flavonoid and tannin contents were also determined. Spondias pinnata fruit extracts exhibited effective antioxidant activity and its IC50 values of the unripe fruits were 65, 66, 72.23, 83.25, 66.75 ?g/ml and ripe fruits were 124.24, 92.50, 97.66, 144.10, 72.25 ?g/ml, for total antioxidant activity, reducing power, DPPH radical scavenging, nitric oxide radical scavenging and hydrogen peroxide scavenging assays respectively. The extracts, especially unripe fruit extract had good amounts of total phenolic and flavonoid contents which might contribute the antioxidant activities considerably. It is evident from the study that the fruits of S. pinnata possessed potent antioxidant activity and it can be considered as a good dietary choice among the underutilized fruits as well as common fruits. Therefore, wild mango may be a good choice of antioxidants of plant origin for dietary and pharmaceutical uses.

Total Antioxidant Activity and Fiber Content of Select Florida-Grown Tropical Fruits

2006 ◽  
Vol 54 (19) ◽  
pp. 7355-7363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kanjana Mahattanatawee ◽  
John A. Manthey ◽  
Gary Luzio ◽  
Stephen T. Talcott ◽  
Kevin Goodner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Fiber Content ◽  
Total Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Tropical Fruits ◽  
Total Antioxidant
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