Anti-oxidative and anti-genotoxic effects of carnosine on human lymphocyte culture

2011 ◽  
Vol 30 (12) ◽  
pp. 1979-1985 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lokman Alpsoy ◽  
Gamze Akcayoglu ◽  
Hilal Sahin
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Human Lymphocyte ◽  
Test System ◽  
Lymphocyte Culture ◽  
Total Glutathione ◽  
Genotoxic Effects ◽  
Significant Attenuation ◽  
Oxidative Effects ◽  
Sce Test

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of carnosine, a biological antioxidant, on the oxidative stress and genotoxicity by a single dose of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4; 5 mM) in the human lymphocyte culture. We studied the anti-genotoxic effects of carnosine by using sister chromatid exchange (SCE) test system. Also, the anti-oxidative effects of carnosine were evaluated by using superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), total glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) assay. The SCE frequency was increased when treated with CCl4. Carnosine at 10 and 20 mM reduced SCE frequency in the human lymphocyte ( p < 0.001). In addition, CCl4 treatment significantly depleted the level of GSH, reduced the activity of SOD and GPx and elevated the level of MDA ( p < 0.001). Carnosine treatment led to significant attenuation of CCl4-induced oxidative stress by normalization of the activities of SOD and GPx and the level of GSH and MDA ( p < 0.05 or 0.001). These results suggest that carnosine could provide anti-oxidative and anti-genotoxic protection for the oxidative and genotoxic agents that cause many diseases including cancer and neurodegenerative disease.

scholarly journals Genotoxic effects of the carbamate insecticide Pirimor-50® in Vicia faba root tip meristems and human lymphocyte culture after direct application and treatment with its metabolic extracts

2016 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 266-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Valencia-Quintana ◽  
Sandra Gómez-Arroyo ◽  
Juana Sánchez-Alarcón ◽  
Mirta Milić ◽  
José Luis Gómez Olivares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vicia Faba ◽  
Human Lymphocyte ◽  
Cell Cycle Progression ◽  
Lymphocyte Culture ◽  
Root Tip ◽  
Genotoxic Effects ◽  
Animal Metabolism ◽  
Index Ratio

Abstract The aim of the study was to evaluate genotoxic effects of Pirimor-50®, a pirimicarb-based formulation (50 % active ingredient), in human lymphocyte cultures and Vicia faba root meristems. Furthermore, the objective was to examine a combined influence of insecticide treatment with mammalian microsomal S9 and vegetal S10 metabolic fractions or S10 mix metabolic transformation extracts (after Vicia faba primary roots treatment with Pirimor-50®). We used sister chromatid exchange assay-SCE and measured cell cycle progression and proliferation (proportion of M1-M3 metaphases and replication index ratio-RI). Two processes were used for plant promutagen activation: in vivo activation-Pirimor-50® was applied for 4 h to the plant and then S10 mix was added to lymphocytes; and, in vitro activation-lymphocytes were treated with Pirimor-50® and S10 or S9 for 2 h. Direct treatment induced significantly higher SCE frequencies in meristems at 0.01 mg mL-1. In lymphocytes, significantly higher SCE was at 1 mg mL-1 with decrease in RI and M1-M3 metaphase proportions at 0.5 mg mL-1 and cell division stop at 2.5 mg mL1. S10 mix lymphocyte treatment showed significantly elevated SCE values at 2-2.5 mg mL-1, with cell death at 3 mg mL-1. Lymphocyte treatment with Pirimor-50® together with S9 or S10 showed slightly elevated SCE frequency but had a significant influence on RI decrease, with lowest values in S9 treatment. Since no data are available on the genotoxicity of Pirimor-50®, this study is one of the first to evaluate and compare its direct effect in two bioassays, animal and vegetal, and also the effect of plant and animal metabolism on its genotoxic potential.

scholarly journals Optimized models of xenobiotic-induced oxidative stress in HepG2 cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 1001-1007
Author(s):  
Yollada Sriset ◽  
Waranya Chatuphonprasert ◽  
Kanokwan Jarukamjorn
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Hepg2 Cells ◽  
Sodium Selenite ◽  
Cellular Injury ◽  
Stress Model ◽  
Total Glutathione ◽  
Tert Butyl Hydroperoxide ◽  
Stress Models

Purpose: To evaluate the molecular impact of ethanol, sodium selenite, and tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) on oxidant-antioxidant balance in HepG2 cells to establish an optimized oxidative stress model of HepG2 cells. Methods: HepG2 cells were treated with ethanol (10 - 500 mM) and sodium selenite (1 - 10 µM) for 24 and 48 h and with TBHP (50 - 200 µM) for 3 and 24 h, respectively. Biomarkers for cellular injury, ie, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and malondialdehyde (MDA), and for antioxidant system, i.e., superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and total glutathione content, were determined. Results: All treatments increased the levels of LDH, AST, ALT, and MDA but decreased SOD and CAT activities and the total glutathione content in HepG2 cells. Oxidative stress was induced by these oxidative stressors in HepG2 cells via oxidant-antioxidant imbalance, with TBHP (100 µM, 3 h) acting as a powerful oxidant based on the minimal time to induce oxidative stress. The antioxidants, ascorbic acid and gallic acid, improved oxidant-antioxidant imbalance against xenobiotic-induced oxidative stress in HepG2 cells. Conclusion: These oxidative stress models are suitable for investigating the antioxidant and/or hepatoprotective potential of chemicals, including natural compounds.

Genotoxic and cytotoxic effects of storax in vitro

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bulent Karadeniz ◽  
Zeynep Ulker ◽  
Lokman Alpsoy
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Lactate Dehydrogenase ◽  
Cell Number ◽  
Test System ◽  
Inhibitory Effects ◽  
Genotoxic Effects ◽  
Cytotoxic Effects ◽  
Ldh Assay ◽  
Sce Test

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the storax balsam, which is a kind of sweet gum obtained from the Liquidambar orientalis Mill trees, on cell viability, cytotoxicity and genotoxicity in human lymphocyte in vitro. We studied the genotoxic effects of the extract of storax balsam (SE) using sister chromatid exchange (SCE) test system. Also the cytotoxic and inhibitory effects on cell proliferation of SE were evaluated using lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assay and cell proliferation (WST-1) assay. The SCE frequency was increased when the cells were treated with 1.6 and 4.0 µg/mL SE concentrations ( p < 0.05). Moreover, treatment of the cells with the same concentrations significantly depleted the cell number at 24th and 48th hours and elevated the LDH levels ( p < 0.05) at 48th hour. These results suggest that SE can be used as an alternative antibacterial and antipathogenic agent due to its cytotoxic and genotoxic effects.

scholarly journals Analysis of Delphinidin and Luteolin Genotoxicity in Human Lymphocyte Culture

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasmin Ezić ◽  
Amina Kugić ◽  
Maida Hadžić ◽  
Anja Haverić ◽  
Kasim Bajrović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Human Lymphocyte ◽  
Chromosome Aberrations ◽  
Topoisomerase Ii ◽  
Human Lymphocytes ◽  
Lymphocyte Culture ◽  
Genotoxic Effects ◽  
Genotoxic Potential

Introduction: Bioflavonoids delphinidin (2-(3,4,5-Trihydroxyphenyl)chromenylium-3,5,7-triol) and luteolin (2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-4-chromenone) have been recognized as promising antioxidants and anticancer substances. Due to their extensive use, the goal of the research was to determine whether they have any genotoxic potential in vitro.Methods: Analysis of genotoxic potential was performed applying chromosome aberrations test in human lymphocyte culture, as this kind of research was not conducted abundantly for these two bioflavonoids. Delphinidin and luteolin were dissolved in DMSO and added to cultures in final concentrations of 25, 50 and 100 μM.Results: In human lymphocytes cultures Delphinidin induced PCDs in all treatments, potentially affecting the cell cycle and topoisomerase II activity. In concentration of 50 μM luteolin showed strong genotoxic effects and caused significant reduction of cell proliferation.Conclusion: Luteolin exhibited certain genotoxic and cytostatic potential. Delphinidin was not considered genotoxic, however its impact on mitosis, especially topoisomerase II activity, was revealed.

scholarly journals Arctigenin attenuates CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity through suppressing matrix metalloproteinase-2 and oxidative stress

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghalia Mohamed Kanawati ◽  
Iqbal Hassan Al-Khateeb ◽  
Yasser Ibrahim Kandil
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Matrix Metalloproteinase ◽  
Hepatoprotective Effect ◽  
Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 ◽  
Total Glutathione ◽  
Arctium Lappa ◽  
Toxic Materials ◽  
Antioxidant Parameters ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Abstract Background In spite of the huge advances in recent medicine, there is no effective drug that completely protects the liver from toxic materials. This study was conducted to investigate the hepatoprotective effect of arctigenin from burdock (Arctium lappa) against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver injury. Results Arctigenin pre-administration reduced hepatotoxicity markers significantly as compared to CCl4 group. In addition, both silymarin and arctigenin declined matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) in the serum (1177 ± 176), (978 ± 135) significantly as compared to CCl4 group (1734 ± 294). The hepatic antioxidant parameters (total glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione reductase) were significantly decreased after CCl4 injection, an effect that has been prevented by pre-administration of both silymarin and arctigenin. Histological examinations illustrated that arctigenin reduced CCl4 damage, where it decreased inflammation, congestion, and ballooning. Conclusions Arctigenin exerted a hepatoprotective effect against CCl4-induced liver damage in terms of suppressing MMP-2 and oxidative stress comparative to that of silymarin.

scholarly journals ERYTHROCYTE OXIDATIVE STATUS AFTER MAXIMAL AEROBIC TEST IN WRESTLERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
A Alexandrova ◽  
L Petrov ◽  
R Makaveev ◽  
E Tsvetanova ◽  
A Georgieva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Hemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Oxidative Status ◽  
Total Glutathione ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Blood Samples

Aim. The aim of this study was to determine the changes in the erythrocyte oxidative status of the wrestlers after performing the maximal aerobic test, by registering in erythrocytes the levels of lipid peroxidation (LPO), total glutathione (tGSH) and activities of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx). Materials and methods. A group of 12 healthy wrestlers conducted a treadmill maximal aerobic test, and venous blood samples were obtained before and immediately after the exercise. Erythrocytes were separated from plasma and used for spectrophotometric determination of LPO, tGSH and enzyme activities. Plasma was used for determination of hemoglobin concentration (Hb) as an index of hemolysis. Results. The performance of the maximal aerobic test resulted in a significant increase of Hb in blood plasma, a decrease of LPO, and no changes of the tGSH level in erythrocytes. In regards to antioxidant enzymes, our results showed an increase in the activity of GPx, while the CAT and SOD activity remain unchanged. Conclusions. It can be concluded that in active athletes, predominate erythrocytes that are more resistant to oxidative stress, because of the accelerated hemolysis induced by physical exercise, lead to the elimination of the old and oxidative modified cells.

Glial cytotoxicity of low doses of cadmium as a model of heavy metal pollution influence on vertebrates

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-10
Author(s):  
V. S. Nedzvetsky ◽  
V. Ya. Gasso ◽  
A. M. Hahut ◽  
I. A. Hasso
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Programmed Cell Death ◽  
Oxidative Damage ◽  
Cadmium Chloride ◽  
Glioma Cells ◽  
Low Doses ◽  
Genotoxic Effects ◽  
Cadmium Ions

Cadmium is a common transition metal that entails an extremely wide range of toxic effects in humans and animals. The cytotoxicity of cadmium ions and its compounds is due to various genotoxic effects, including both DNA damage and chromosomal aberrations. Some bone diseases, kidney and digestive system diseases are determined as pathologies that are closely associated with cadmium intoxication. In addition, cadmium is included in the list of carcinogens because of its ability to initiate the development of tumors of several forms of cancer under conditions of chronic or acute intoxication. Despite many studies of the effects of cadmium in animal models and cohorts of patients, in which cadmium effects has occurred, its molecular mechanisms of action are not fully understood. The genotoxic effects of cadmium and the induction of programmed cell death have attracted the attention of researchers in the last decade. In recent years, the results obtained for in vivo and in vitro experimental models have shown extremely high cytotoxicity of sublethal concentrations of cadmium and its compounds in various tissues. One of the most studied causes of cadmium cytotoxicity is the development of oxidative stress and associated oxidative damage to macromolecules of lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Brain cells are most sensitive to oxidative damage and can be a critical target of cadmium cytotoxicity. Thus, oxidative damage caused by cadmium can initiate genotoxicity, programmed cell death and inhibit their viability in the human and animal brains. To test our hypothesis, cadmium cytotoxicity was assessed in vivo in U251 glioma cells through viability determinants and markers of oxidative stress and apoptosis. The result of the cell viability analysis showed the dose-dependent action of cadmium chloride in glioma cells, as well as the generation of oxidative stress (p <0.05). Calculated for 48 hours of exposure, the LD50 was 3.1 μg×ml-1. The rates of apoptotic death of glioma cells also progressively increased depending on the dose of cadmium ions. A high correlation between cadmium concentration and apoptotic response (p <0.01) was found for cells exposed to 3–4 μg×ml-1 cadmium chloride. Moreover, a significant correlation was found between oxidative stress (lipid peroxidation) and induction of apoptosis. The results indicate a strong relationship between the generation of oxidative damage by macromolecules and the initiation of programmed cell death in glial cells under conditions of low doses of cadmium chloride. The presented results show that cadmium ions can induce oxidative damage in brain cells and inhibit their viability through the induction of programmed death. Such effects of cadmium intoxication can be considered as a model of the impact of heavy metal pollution on vertebrates.

State of the enzyme link of antioxidant protection in boys with hypoandrogenism

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 32-36
Author(s):  
L. K. Parkhomenko ◽  
◽  
L. A. Strashok ◽  
S. I. Turchina ◽  
G. V. Kosovtsova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Free Radical ◽  
Glutathione Peroxidase ◽  
Free Radical Oxidation ◽  
Conjugated Dienes ◽  
Delayed Puberty ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Antioxidant Protection ◽  
Radical Oxidation

Recently, interest in the problem of free radical oxidation in biological membranes, which is directly related to both the normal functioning of cells and the occurrence, course and outcome of many pathological conditions, has increased again in clinical medicine. The aim was to determine the role and impact of antioxidant defense in boys with hypoandrogenism. The study involved 75 adolescents with hypoandrogenism aged 13–18 years, who underwent a complex of clinical and laboratory examinations. All patients were conducted complex of anthropometric research and determination of the degree of delayed puberty, laboratory and instrumental examination. Free radical oxidation was determined by the levels of malondialdehyde, conjugated dienes, carbonated proteins, superoxide dismutase and catalase in the serum, and restored glutathione and glutathione peroxidase in whole blood. Based on their determination, the coefficient of oxidative stress was calculated. Statistical processing of results was performed using parametric and nonparametric methods. The study of indicators of the free radical oxidation process found that adolescents with hypoandrogenism have multidirectional changes in the oxidation of proteins and lipids, namely: the level of conjugated dienes increases, the concentration of malondialdehyde remains at the level of the control group, and the level of carbonated proteins tends to decrease. As for the activity of antioxidant protection enzymes, a significant decrease in the level of glutathione peroxidase was detected, while the level of superoxide dismutase and catalase remained at the level of normative indicators. Oxidative stress accompanies and is one of the pathogenetic links in the formation or maintenance of the state of hypoandrogenism in boys. This requires the use of antioxidants, the complex of which must be selected individually.

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