Effect of Garlic Active Principle, Diallyl Disulfide, on Cell Viability, Lipid Peroxidation, Glutathione Concentration and its Related Enzyme Activities in Primary Rat Hepatocytes

1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (01) ◽  
pp. 95-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee-Yan Sheen ◽  
Shiow-Fen Sheu ◽  
Shun-Jen Tsai ◽  
Raymond H. C. Meng ◽  
Chong-Kuei Lii
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Rat Hepatocytes ◽  
Active Principle ◽  
Diallyl Disulfide ◽  
Glutathione S Transferase ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Related Enzyme ◽  
The Media

This study investigated the effects of various concentrations and incubation time intervals of diallyl disulfide (DADS), the active principle of garlic, on: 1. cell viability, 2. lipid peroxidation. and 3. glutathione (GSH) concentration and its related enzyme activities of rat hepatocytes. According to the results of LDH leakage and microscopic examination, 0.5 and 1 mM DADS did not significantly affect the viability of hepatocytes. However, significant decrease in cell viability according to increased LDH leakage and significant changes in morphology of hepatocytes were observed at 2 mM DADS (p < 0.05). Lipid peroxidation was also detected when the hepatocytes were treated with 2 mM DADS. At 0.5 mM DADS, a higher GSH content was found in the hepatocytes although not at a statistically significant level. 0.5 and 1 mM DADS has little effect on the activities of glutathione-S-transferase (GST) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx); however a significant decrease in GST, GPx and glutathione reductase (GRd) activities was observed at 2 mM DADS. Once the media of 2 mM DADS was replaced with fresh medium at 24 hr treatment, the activities of GST, GRd and GPx were recovered, although they were still lower than the control values.

Effect of CDA-II on Cell Viability, Lipid Peroxidation, Glutathione Concentration and Its Related Enzyme Activities in Primary Rat Hepatocytes

2003 ◽  
Vol 31 (03) ◽  
pp. 415-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Chuan Lin ◽  
Yuan-Chang Liao ◽  
Ming-Cheng Liau ◽  
Lee-Yan Sheen
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Cell Differentiation ◽  
Lactate Dehydrogenase ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Rat Hepatocytes ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Intracellular Glutathione ◽  
Related Enzyme ◽  
Cda Ii

This study investigated the effects of various concentrations and incubation time intervals of CDA-II (cell differentiation agent: a preparation of human urine) on cell viability, lipid peroxidation and glutathione and its related enzyme activities in rat hepatocytes. Based on the results of lactate dehydrogenase leakage and microscopic examination, treatment with CDA-II significantly elevated the viability of hepatocytes. The level of lipid peroxidation of cells treated with 2.5 or 5 mg/ml CDA-II was lower than the control after 4, 8 and 24 hours of incubation. Intracellular glutathione (GSH) content of cells treated with 0.25–5 mg/ml CDA-II was significantly higher than controls after 8 and 24 hours of incubation. These phenomena are beneficial to the antioxidant capabilities of hepatocytes. Furthermore, treatment of hepatocytes with CDA-II has no effect on the activities of GSH peroxidase, GSH reductase and GSH S-transferase. In conclusion, adequate concentration of CDA-II could enhance the viability and antioxidative capability of hepatocytes.

Effect of hypoxic cell radiosensitizers on glutathione level and related enzyme activities in isolated rat hepatocytes

Life Sciences ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
pp. 625-633
Author(s):  
Kiyoshi Noguchi ◽  
Tatsuaki Hattori ◽  
Takashi Igarashi ◽  
Koichi Ueno ◽  
Tetsuo Satoh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Rat Hepatocytes ◽  
Hypoxic Cell ◽  
Glutathione Level ◽  
Isolated Rat Hepatocytes ◽  
Related Enzyme ◽  
Isolated Rat

Effects of the Deer Antler Extract on Scopolamine-induced Memory Impairment and Its Related Enzyme Activities

2009 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 409-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mi-Ra Lee ◽  
Bai-Shen Sun ◽  
Li-Juan Gu ◽  
Chun-Yan Wang ◽  
Zhe-Ming Fang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Memory Impairment ◽  
Deer Antler ◽  
Related Enzyme

The Use of Primary Cultured Rat Hepatocytes for the Assessment of Xenobiotic Effects on Biotransformation

1991 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-213
Author(s):  
Gabi Schepers ◽  
Christiane Aschmann ◽  
Sabine Mörchel
Keyword(s):  
Cell Viability ◽  
Rat Hepatocytes ◽  
Standard Test ◽  
In Vitro Test ◽  
Chlorinated Phenols ◽  
Test Protocol ◽  
Primary Cultured Rat Hepatocytes ◽  
Cultured Rat Hepatocytes ◽  
Different Response

An in vitro test protocol is reported, which, using primary cultured rat hepatocytes, allows for the screening of xenobiotic effects on biotransformation as well as on basal cellular functions. O-Deethylation of 7-ethoxycoumarin (7-EC) and subsequent conjugation of the metabolite 7-hydroxycoumarin (7-HC) with sulphate or glucuronic acid are determined, as representative parameters for the hepatic biotransformation. Cell viability is examined by measuring cellular ATP content and leakage of lactate dehydrogenase. With respect to immediate and delayed effects on biotransformation reactions, the standard test protocol includes exposure to xenobiotics for 1, 24 and 48 hours. Different response patterns could be demonstrated for the solvents dimethylformamide (DMF) and dimethylsulphoxide (DMSO), and the chlorinated phenols, pentachlorophenol (PCP) and hexachlorophene (HCP), which are known to uncouple mitochondrial respiration. Short-term incubation with the solvents resulted in decreased 7-EC- O-deethylation without signs of cytotoxicity. PCP and HCP inhibited 7-EC- O-deethylation and 7-HC-conjugation, affecting sulphate and glucuronide formation differently. 24-hour exposures to PCP and HCP resulted in decreased 7-ethoxycoumarin- O-deethylase activity, which correlated with diminished cell viability, while DMSO and DMF enhanced 7-EC- O-deethylation at sub-cytotoxic concentrations. After exposure for 48 hours to the solvents, enzyme induction was even more pronounced.

scholarly journals Effect of Cross-Sex Hormonal Replacement on Antioxidant Enzymes in Rat Retroperitoneal Fat Adipocytes

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Israel Pérez-Torres ◽  
Verónica Guarner-Lans ◽  
Alejandra Zúñiga-Muñoz ◽  
Rodrigo Velázquez Espejel ◽  
Alfredo Cabrera-Orefice ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Antioxidant Enzymes ◽  
Glutathione Peroxidase ◽  
Glutathione Reductase ◽  
Enzymatic Activities ◽  
Glutathione S Transferase ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Intact Female ◽  
Hormonal Replacement

We report the effect of cross-sex hormonal replacement on antioxidant enzymes from rat retroperitoneal fat adipocytes. Eight rats of each gender were assigned to each of the following groups: control groups were intact female or male (F and M, resp.). Experimental groups were ovariectomized F (OvxF), castrated M (CasM), OvxF plus testosterone (OvxF + T), and CasM plus estradiol (CasM + E2) groups. After sacrifice, retroperitoneal fat was dissected and processed for histology. Adipocytes were isolated and the following enzymatic activities were determined: Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), and glutathione reductase (GR). Also, glutathione (GSH) and lipid peroxidation (LPO) were measured. In OvxF, retroperitoneal fat increased and adipocytes were enlarged, while in CasM rats a decrease in retroperitoneal fat and small adipocytes are observed. The cross-sex hormonal replacement in F rats was associated with larger adipocytes and a further decreased activity of Cu-Zn SOD, CAT, GPx, GST, GR, and GSH, in addition to an increase in LPO. CasM + E2exhibited the opposite effects showing further activation antioxidant enzymes and decreases in LPO. In conclusion, E2deficiency favors an increase in retroperitoneal fat and large adipocytes. Cross-sex hormonal replacement in F rats aggravates the condition by inhibiting antioxidant enzymes.

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