scholarly journals Long-term exposure to a butter-rich diet induces mild-to-moderate steatosis in Chang liver cells and Swiss albino mice models

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas John Philip Nalloor ◽  
Nitesh Kumar ◽  
Kasinathan Narayanan ◽  
Vasanth Raj Palanimuthu
Keyword(s):  
Colorimetric Assay ◽  
Liver Cells ◽  
In Vivo Study ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Swiss Albino Mice ◽  
Special Diet ◽  
Albino Mice ◽  
Chang Liver

AbstractBackground:Butter is one of the widely used fats present in the diet. However, there is no satisfactory study available that evaluates the effect of a high-fat diet containing butter as the principal fat on the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).Methods:In the present study, butter was used for the development of steatosis in Chang liver cells in an in vitro study and Swiss albino mice in an in vivo study. In vitro steatosis was established, and butter was compared with oleic acid in Chang liver cells using an oil red O (ORO)-based colorimetric assay. In the in vivo study, a butter-rich special diet was fed for 15 weeks to mice, who showed no significant change in body weight. The expression pattern of phosphatase and tensin homolog (Results and Conclusions:Special diet-fed animals showed downregulated

scholarly journals Dinuclear ruthenium(II) Schiff base complex: a first in vivo study in Swiss albino mice

2019 ◽  
Vol 120 (01) ◽  
pp. 26-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Muzika ◽  
S. Custovic ◽  
S. Alicelebic ◽  
E. Cosovic ◽  
A. Zahirovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Schiff Base ◽  
Schiff Base Complex ◽  
In Vivo Study ◽  
Swiss Albino Mice ◽  
Base Complex ◽  
Dinuclear Ruthenium ◽  
Albino Mice

Extract of Tagetes Erecta Could Be Used as a Potential Drug Candidate Against Cancer: A Study on the Anticancer Efficacy of Medicinal Plants Involving in Vitro and in Vivo Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dharmeswar Barhoi ◽  
Puja Upadhaya ◽  
Sweety Nath Barbhuiya ◽  
Anirudha Giri ◽  
Sarbani Giri
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Flow Cytometric Analysis ◽  
Cancer Cell Lines ◽  
Tagetes Erecta ◽  
Swiss Albino Mice ◽  
Albino Mice ◽  
Eac Cells

Abstract Globally, the burden of cancer is increasing consistently. Modern cancer therapies include lots of toxicity in the non-targeted organs reducing the life expectancy of the patients. Therefore, the development of safer alternative medicines with less toxicity and high efficacy is of immense importance. The present study was designed to evaluate the anticancer activity of a medicinal plant, “Tagetes erecta” (TE), in established cancer cell lines in vitro and in animal models in vivo. GC-MS analysis was performed that revealed hexadecanoic acid, Linolenic acid, Quinic acid, 2,3- dihydrobenzofuran (Coumaran), and β-stigmasterol as major bioactive compounds in TE leaves. Aqueous extract of Tagetes erecta (AETE) treatment potentially reduced the tumor weight (TW) and tumor volume (TV) and increased the life span in EAC-induced tumor-bearing Swiss albino mice. Side effect analysis confirmed the lack of toxicity of AETE to non-targeted organs in normal Swiss albino mice. Studies in cancer cell lines indicated dose and time-dependent cytotoxicity in Human laryngeal carcinoma (HEp-2) and Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) cells. Flow cytometric analysis established significant induction of apoptosis in EAC cells without arresting the cell cycle. In addition, AETE treatment led to a significant increase in cells with depolarised mitochondrial membrane potential. The present study indicated that AETE potentially inhibits tumor progression without disturbing normal body physiology. Thus, we conclude that AETE can be used as a potential therapeutic agent against cancer.

scholarly journals Safety Evaluations of Single Dose of the Olive Secoiridoid S-(−)-Oleocanthal in Swiss Albino Mice

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abu Bakar Siddique ◽  
Judy Ann King ◽  
Sharon A. Meyer ◽  
Khaldoun Abdelwahed ◽  
Belnaser Busnena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Olive Oil ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Swiss Albino Mice ◽  
Albino Mice ◽  
A Minor

Epidemiological and clinical studies compellingly showed the ability of Mediterranean diet rich in extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) to reduce multiple diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and aging cognitive functions decline. The S-(−)-Oleocanthal (OC) is a minor phenolic secoiridoid exclusively found in extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO). OC recently gained notable research attention due to its excellent in vitro and in vivo biological effects against multiple cancers, inflammations, and Alzheimer’s disease. However, OC safety has not been comprehensively studied yet. This study reports for the first time the detailed safety of oral single OC dose in Swiss albino mice, applying the OECD 420 procedure. Male and female Swiss albino mice (n = 10) were orally treated with a single OC dose of either 10, 250, or 500 mg/kg bodyweight or equivalent volumes of distilled water. Mice fed a regular diet, and carefully observed for 14 days. Further, mice were then sacrificed, blood samples, and organs were collected and subjected to hematological, biochemical, and histological examinations. OC 10 mg/kg oral dose appears to be without adverse effects. Further, 250 mg/kg OC, p.o., is suggested as a possible upper dose for preclinical studies in the future.

scholarly journals Anticancer Potential of Aqueous Ethanol Seed Extract ofZiziphus mauritianaagainst Cancer Cell Lines and Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tulika Mishra ◽  
Madhu Khullar ◽  
Aruna Bhatia
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma ◽  
Seed Extract ◽  
Ziziphus Mauritiana ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Swiss Albino Mice ◽  
Ehrlich Ascites ◽  
Albino Mice

Ziziphus mauritiana(Lamk.) is a fruit tree that has folkloric implications against many ailments and diseases. In the present study, anticancer potential of seed extract ofZiziphus mauritiana in vitroagainst different cell lines (HL-60, Molt-4, HeLa, and normal cell line HGF) by MTT assay as well asin vivoagainst Ehrich ascites carcinoma bearing Swiss albino mice was investigated. The extract was found to markedly inhibit the proliferation of HL-60 cells. Annexin and PI binding of treated HL-60 cells indicated apoptosis induction by extract in a dose-dependent manner. The cell cycle analysis revealed a prominent increase in sub Go population at concentration of 20 μg/ml and above. Agarose gel electrophoresis confirmed DNA fragmentation in HL-60 cells after 3 h incubation with extract. The extract also exhibited potent anticancer potentialin vivo. Treatment of Ehrlich ascites carcinoma bearing Swiss albino mice with varied doses (100–800 mg/kg b.wt.) of plant extract significantly reduced tumor volume and viable tumor cell count and improved haemoglobin content, RBC count, mean survival time, tumor inhibition, and percentage life span. The enhanced antioxidant status in extract-treated animals was evident from decline in levels of lipid peroxidation and increased levels of glutathione, catalase, and superoxide dismutase.

scholarly journals Protective Effects of Novel Antioxidant Peptide Purified from Alcalase Hydrolysate of Velvet Antler Against Oxidative Stress in Chang Liver Cells in Vitro and in a Zebrafish Model In Vivo

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (20) ◽  
pp. 5187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ding ◽  
Ko ◽  
Moon ◽  
Lee
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Peroxyl Radical ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Liver Cells ◽  
Scavenging Activity ◽  
Zebrafish Model ◽  
Velvet Antler ◽  
Chang Liver

Velvet antler has a long history in traditional medicine. It is also an important healthy ingredient in food as it is rich in protein. However, there has been no report about antioxidant peptides extracted from velvet antler by enzymatic hydrolysis. Thus, the objective of this study was to hydrolyze velvet antler using different commercial proteases (Acalase, Neutrase, trypsin, pepsin, and α-chymotrypsin). Antioxidant activities of different hydrolysates were investigated using peroxyl radical scavenging assay by electron spin resonance spectrometry. Among all enzymatic hydrolysates, Alcalase hydrolysate exhibited the highest peroxyl radical scavenging activity. Alcalase hydrolysate was then purified using ultrafiltration, gel filtration, and reverse-phase high performance liquid chromatography. The purified peptide was identified to be Trp-Asp-Val-Lys (tetrapeptide) with molecular weight of 547.29 Da by Q-TOF ESI mass spectroscopy. This purified peptide exhibited strong scavenging activity against peroxyl radical (IC50 value, 0.028 mg/mL). In addition, this tetrapeptide showed significant protection ability against AAPH-induced oxidative stress by inhibiting of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in Chang liver cells in vitro and in a zebrafish model in vivo. This research suggests that the tetrapeptide derived from Alcalase-proteolytic hydrolysate of velvet antler are excellent antioxidants and could be effectively applied as functional food ingredients and pharmaceuticals.

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