scholarly journals Chlorogenic acid prevents alcohol-induced brain damage in neonatal rat

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zikang Guo ◽  
Jiang Li
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Chlorogenic Acid ◽  
Inflammatory Mediators ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Neonatal Rat ◽  
Control Group

AbstractThe present investigation evaluates the neuroprotective effect of chlorogenic acid (CA) in alcohol-induced brain damage in neonatal rats. Ethanol (12 % v/v, 5 g/kg) was administered orally in the wistar rat pups on postnatal days (PD) 7-9. Chlorogenic acid (100 and 200 mg/kg, p.o.) was administered continuously from PD 6 to 28. Cognitive function was estimated by Morris water maze (MWM) test. However, activity of acetylcholinesterase, inflammatory mediators, parameters of oxidative stress and activity of caspase-3 enzyme was estimated in the tissue homogenate of cerebral cortex and hippocampus of ethanol-exposed pups. It has been observed that treatment with CA attenuates the altered cognitive function in ethanol-exposed pups. There was a significant decrease in the activity of acetylcholinesterase in the CA treated group compared to the negative control group. However, treatment with CA significantly ameliorates the increased oxidative stress and concentration of inflammatory mediators in the brain tissues of ethanol-exposed pups. Activity of caspase-3 enzyme was also found significantly decreased in the CA treated group compared to the negative control group. The present study concludes that CA attenuates the neuronal damage induced in alcohol exposed neonatal rat by decreasing the apoptosis of neuronal cells.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PEMBERIAN MINYAK BUAH MERAH (Pandanus conoideus lam) TERHADAP KADAR GLUKOSA DARAH DAN MALONDIALDEHID SERUM MENCIT YANG DIINDUKSI ALOKSAN

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Husnil Kadri ◽  
Ezy Julianx Jarit ◽  
Erlina Rustam
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Positive Control Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Reduce Blood Glucose ◽  
Fruit Oil

AbstrakTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan efek pemberian minyak buah merah (pandanus conoideus lam) terhadap kadar glukosa darah dan malondialdehid (MDA) serum mencit yang diinduksi dengan aloksan. Induksi aloksan ini menyebabkan hiperglikemia yang dapat mencetuskan stres oksidatif. Minyak buah merah yang mengandung banyak antioksidan dapat mengendalikan stres oksidatif yang akhirnya dapat menurunkan kadar glukosa darah dan MDA serum.Penelitian eksperimental ini menggunakan 15 ekor mencit jantan yang diseleksi secara random. Hewan coba dibagi menjadi 3 kelompok masing-masing terdiri 5 ekor mencit, yaitu; kelompok kontrol negatif yang hanya diberikan makan dan minum, kelompok kontrol positif yang diinduksi aloksan, dan kelompok perlakuan (diberi minyak buah merah oral) yang diinduksi aloksan. Setelah perlakuan hari ke-14, darah mencit diambil untuk diperiksa kadar glukosa darah dan MDA serum.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rerata kadar glukosa darah kelompok kontrol negatif adalah 141,20 ± 13,10 mg/dl. Rerata kadar glukosa darah kelompok kontrol positif adalah 266,00 ± 111,10 mg/dl. Rerata kadar glukosa darah kelompok perlakuan adalah 194,80 ± 27,00 mg/dl. Rerata kadar MDA serum kelompok kontrol negatif adalah 0,91 ± 0,10 nmol/ml. Rerata kadar MDA serum kelompok kontrol positif adalah 1,49 ± 0,34 nmol/ml. Rerata kadar MDA kelompok perlakuan adalah 0,97 ± 0,14 nmol/ml. Perbedaan bermakna kadar glukosa darah hanya antara kelompok kontrol negatif dengan kelompok perlakuan (p<0.05). Analisis statistik kadar MDA serum menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan bermakna antara kelompok kontrol positif dengan kelompok perlakuan (p< 0,05).Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini ialah minyak buah merah tidak mampu menurunkan kadar glukosa darah pada kelompok perlakuan, tetapi minyak buah merah mampu menurunkan kadar MDA serum pada kelompok perlakuan.Kata kunci: minyak buah merah, glukosa darah, MDA serum, mencit, aloksanARTIKEL PENELITIAN80AbstractThe objective of this studi was to determine the effect of red fruit oil (pandanus conoideus lam) on blood glucose and serum malondialdehyde in alloxan induced diabetic mice. Hyperglycemia in this mice could lead to oxidative stress. Red fruit oil contains high antioxidants that have capability to control oxidative stress, so blood glucose and serum MDA is reduced.This experimental study had been carried out to 15 rats (randomized group design) which divided into three group of five rats each, i.e. negative control, positive control (alloxan induced), and the group was treated by alloxan induced which followed by red fruit oil orally for 14 days. The result was analyzed by using one way Anova with confidence interval 95%.The result show that blood glucose in negative control was 141.20 ± 13.10 mg/dl. Blood glucose in positive control was 266.00 ± 111.10 mg/dl. Blood glucose in the group was treated by alloxan induced which followed by red fruit orally is 194.80 ± 27.00 mg/dl. The MDA level in negative control group is 0.91 ± 0.10 nmol/ml, positive control group is 1.49 ± 0.34 nmol/ml, and the group was treated by alloxan induced which followed by red fruit orally is 0.97 ± 0.14 nmol/ml. Blood glucose was significantly different between negative control and treated group (p<0.05). Serum MDA was significantly different between positive control group and the group was treated by alloxan induced which followed by red fruit orally (p<0.05).The conclusion is red fruit oil cannot reduce blood glucose level in the group was treated by alloxan induced which followed by red fruit orally, but it has capability to quench serum MDA level in this group.Key word: red fruit oil – blood glucose – serum MDA – mice – alloxan

Protective Effect of Curcumin and Chlorophyllin against DNA Mutation Induced by Cyclophosphamide or Benzo[a]pyrene

2007 ◽  
Vol 62 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 215-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marwa A. Ibrahim ◽  
Adel M. Elbehairy ◽  
Magdy A. Ghoneim ◽  
Hassan A. Amer
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Dna Fragmentation ◽  
Natural Antioxidants ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Dna Mutation

Abstract The current study was carried out to evaluate the potency of curcumin and chlorophyllin as natural antioxidants to reduce the oxidative stress markers induced by cyclophosphamide (CP) and benzo[a]pyrene [B(a)P] which were used as free radical inducers. For this purpose, 126 male albino rats were used. The animals were assigned into 4 main groups: negative control group; oxidant-treated group (subdivided into two subgroups: cyclophosphamide- treated group and benzo[a]pyrene-treated group); curcumin-treated group; and chlorophyllin-treated group. Liver samples were collected after two days post the oxidant inoculation and at the end of the experimental period (10 weeks). These samples were examined for determination of liver microsomal malondialdehyde (MDA), DNA fragmentation, restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) and 8-hydroxy deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) concentration. Both CP and B(a)P caused increments in DNA fragmentation percentages, liver microsomal MDA, concentration of 8-OHdG and induced point mutation. Treatment of rats with either curcumin or chlorophyllin revealed lower DNA fragmentation percentages, liver microsomal MDA concentration, concentration of 8-OHdG and prevented induction of mutations, i. e., reversed the oxidative stress induced by CP and B(a)P and proved that they were capable of protecting rats against the oxidative damage evoked by these oxidants.

Supplementation of kaempferol to in vitro maturation medium regulates oxidative stress and enhances subsequent embryonic development in vitro

Zygote ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-64
Author(s):  
Yuhan Zhao ◽  
Yongnan Xu ◽  
Yinghua Li ◽  
Qingguo Jin ◽  
Jingyu Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Membrane Potential ◽  
Mitochondrial Membrane Potential ◽  
Mitochondrial Membrane ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oxygen Species

SummaryKaempferol (KAE) is one of the most common dietary flavonols possessing biological activities such as anticancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Although previous studies have reported the biological activity of KAE on a variety of cells, it is not clear whether KAE plays a similar role in oocyte and embryo in vitro culture systems. This study investigated the effect of KAE addition to in vitro maturation on the antioxidant capacity of embryos in porcine oocytes after parthenogenetic activation. The effects of kaempferol on oocyte quality in porcine oocytes were studied based on the expression of related genes, reactive oxygen species, glutathione and mitochondrial membrane potential as criteria. The rate of blastocyst formation was significantly higher in oocytes treated with 0.1 µm KAE than in control oocytes. The mRNA level of the apoptosis-related gene Caspase-3 was significantly lower in the blastocysts derived from KAE-treated oocytes than in the control group and the mRNA expression of the embryo development-related genes COX2 and SOX2 was significantly increased in the KAE-treated group compared with that in the control group. Furthermore, the level of intracellular reactive oxygen species was significantly decreased and that of glutathione was significantly increased after KAE treatment. Mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) was increased and the activity of Caspase-3 was significantly decreased in the KAE-treated group compared with that in the control group. Taken together, these results suggested that KAE is beneficial for the improvement of embryo development by inhibiting oxidative stress in porcine oocytes.

scholarly journals Prevention of canine ocular thelaziosis (Thelazia callipaeda) with a combination of milbemycin oxime and afoxolaner (Nexgard Spectra®) in endemic areas in France and Spain

Parasite ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilfried Lebon ◽  
Jacques Guillot ◽  
Maria-Jesús Álvarez ◽  
José Antonio Bazaga ◽  
Marie-Laure Cortes-Dubly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical History ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Morphological Identification ◽  
Thelazia Callipaeda ◽  
Milbemycin Oxime ◽  
The Past ◽  
Endemic Areas

In the past decade, canine thelaziosis due to Thelazia callipaeda has been diagnosed in an increasing number of European countries, with endemic areas being identified. A multi-center field trial was conducted in endemic areas in France and Spain to evaluate the efficacy of monthly administrations of the oral milbemycin oxime/afoxolaner combination (NexGard Spectra®) for the prevention of T. callipaeda infection in at-risk dogs. A total of 79 dogs negative for T. callipaeda and with a clinical history of eyeworm infection in the past two years completed the study. Dogs were randomly allocated either to a negative control group (42 dogs) or to the NexGard Spectra® treated group (37 dogs). All dogs were followed up for a 6-month period and assessed monthly for the presence of nematodes on the eyes and for the signs of ocular thelaziosis (e.g., conjunctivitis, keratitis, and ocular discharge). When the presence of nematodes was confirmed, the conjunctival fornix was flushed with a saline solution for parasite recovery and counting, and the dogs were treated appropriately. Recovered parasites were stored in 70% alcohol for subsequent morphological identification. During the course of the study, 57.1% (24/42) of the control dogs were diagnosed positive for Thelazia infection, which illustrates a high incidence rate of parasite infection. Conversely, no eyeworm was recovered from any of the 37 dogs that received NexGard Spectra®. All parasites sampled were confirmed to be T. callipaeda. This clinical field study demonstrated that monthly administrations of NexGard Spectra® provided 100% preventive efficacy against canine thelaziosis.

Effect of progesterone on phosphamidon-induced impairment of memory and oxidative stress in rats

2011 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 1626-1634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit K Sharma ◽  
Swapan K Bhattacharya ◽  
Naresh Khanna ◽  
Ashok K Tripathi ◽  
Tarun Arora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Organophosphorus Pesticides ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Protein Thiols ◽  
Acute And Chronic Exposure ◽  
The Brain ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Progesterone (a neurosteroid) is an important modulator of the nervous system functioning. Organophosphorus pesticides like phosphamidon have been shown to adversely affect memory and induce oxidative stress on both acute and chronic exposure. The present study was therefore designed to investigate the effects of progesterone (PROG) on phosphamidon-induced modulation of cognitive function and oxidative stress in rats. Cognitive function was assessed using step-down latency (SDL) on a passive avoidance apparatus and transfer latency (TL) on an elevated plus maze. Oxidative stress was assessed by examining the levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive species (TBARS) and non-protein thiols (NP-SH) in isolated homogenized whole brain samples. The results showed a significant reduction in SDL and prolongation of TL in the phosphamidon (1.74 mg/kg/d; p.o.) treated group at weeks 6 and 8 as compared to the control group. Two weeks treatment with PROG (15 mg/kg/d; i.p.) antagonized the effect of phosphamidon on SDL as well as TL. Phosphamidon alone produced a significant increase in the brain TBARS levels and decrease in the brain NP-SH levels. Treatment with PROG (15 mg/kg/d; i.p.) attenuated the effect of phosphamidon on oxidative stress. Together, the results showed that progesterone attenuated the cognitive dysfunction and increased oxidative stress induced by phosphamidon in the brain.

scholarly journals The Effect of Pyrroloquinoline Quinone on the Expression of WISP1 in Traumatic Brain Injury

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongqi Ye ◽  
Pengju Zhang ◽  
Yuhang Qian ◽  
Baoxin Yin ◽  
Meijuan Yan
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Pyrroloquinoline Quinone ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Si Rna

WISP1, as a member of the CCN4 protein family, has cell protective effects of promoting cell proliferation and inhibiting cell apoptosis. Although some studies have confirmed that WISP1 is concerned with colon cancer and lung cancer, there is little report about the influence of WISP1 in traumatic brain injury. Here, we found that the expression of WISP1 mRNA and protein decreased at 3 d and then increased at 5 d after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Meanwhile, immunofluorescence demonstrated that there was little colocation of WISP1 with GFAP, Iba1, and WISP1 colocalized with NeuN partly. WISP1 colocalized with LC3, but there was little of colocation about WISP1 with cleaved caspase-3. Subsequent study displayed that the expression ofβ-catenin protein was identical to that of WISP1 after TBI. WISP1 was mainly located in cytoplasm of PC12 or SHSY5Y cells. Compared with the negative control group, WISP1 expression reduced obviously in SHSY5Y cells transfected with WISP1 si-RNA. CCK-8 assay showed that pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) had little influence on viability of PC12 and SHSY5Y cells. These results suggested that WISP1 played a protective role after traumatic brain injury in rats, and this effect might be relative to autophagy caused by traumatic brain injury.

scholarly journals Protective Effect of Combination Commercial Black Seed Oil (Nigella sativa) and Honey Against Cisplatin-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Andri Muhrim Siddiq ◽  
Muhammad In'am Ilmiawan ◽  
Mitra Handini
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Rat Liver ◽  
Liver Tissue ◽  
Seed Oil ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Black Seed ◽  
Black Seed Oil

Background: The chemotherapeutic use of cisplatin (CP) is restricted because of its hepatotoxicity induced by oxidative stress. Malondialdehyde (MDA) is a secondary product of lipid peroxidation as a biomarker of oxidative stress. Individual administration of black seed oil (BSO) or honey (H) demonstrated hepatoprotective effect in rats. Interaction of both substances when administrated as combination can be evaluated using combination index (CI) to quantitatively depict synergism (CI<1), additive (CI=1) and antagonism effect (CI>1). Objective: to know the combination effect of BSO and honey on rat liver tissue given CP exposure. Methods: This study used 30 rats were divided into 10 groups. Normal group (N); Negative control group (NC); P1-P4 groups were administerated BSO (1 and 2 mL/kg) and honey (3.7 and 7.4 mL/kg); P5-P8 groups were combination of BSO and H. P1-P8 groups were given BSO and honey orally for 21 days. On the 18th day, NC and P1-P8 groups were given CP 8 mg/kg intraperitoneally, while the N group was given NaCl 0.9% 1 mL/kg intraperitoneally. Result: Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were found to be lower in P1-P8 groups compared to negative control group and P6 and P7 groups have levels equivalent to MDA levels of normal control group (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Combination of BSO and honey provides a protective effect on cisplatin-induced rat liver tissue damage indicated by reduced MDA levels, but all combination group showed antagonism effect.

scholarly journals Immunomodulatory and Anti-Inflammatory Potentials of Trigona Honey in the Therapy and Prevention against Respiratory Infection in Wistar Rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 2955-2962
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Khaled Al-kafaween ◽  
Abu Bakar Mohd Hilmi ◽  
Mohamed M. Soliman
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Infection ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Gene Expressions ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Trigona honey (TH) is well known for its therapeutic characteristics. To date, the study of Trigona honey as a prophylactic or immune booster prior to the bacterial infection of the invivo model is not well covered. This study aims to investigate anti-inflammatory and immune activities in Wistar rats infected with respiratory infection following with Trigona honey. 25 Wistar rats were assigned to possitive groups, negative control group, positive control group was fed TH (5 g / kg body weight) orally, the untreated group was infected with Staphylococcus aureus to induce respiratory infection, the treated group has been infected with S. aureus followed by treatment with TH at a dose of 1.5 ×108 CFU / mL and the preventive group ingested TH one week before S. aureus infection. Blood was obtained for biochemical analysis. Lung tissues have been collected for molecular examination. The results showed a significant decrease in serum levels of ALT, AST, urea and creatinine in the preventive and treated groups, serum IgG increased significantly (P<0.05) in the preventive and treated groups, IFN-y increased in the preventive group while decreased in the treated group, and IL-8 increased in the treated group while decreased in the preventive group. The mRNA expression of AGP is up-regulated in the positive control, preventive and treated groups. The α2-MG, TNF-α , and mRNA expressions showed lower regulation after administration of TH in preventive and treated groups. The results show the ability of TH to counteract immune and inflammatory changes in serum levels and gene expressions.

scholarly journals Nephroprotective effect of virgin coconut oil in Plasmodium berghei ANKA infected Balb/c mice

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syafarinah Nur Hidayah Akil ◽  
Heny Arwati ◽  
Puspa Wardhani ◽  
Priangga Adi Wiratama
Keyword(s):  
Plasmodium Berghei ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Plasmodium Berghei Anka ◽  
Virgin Coconut Oil ◽  
Nephroprotective Effect

AbstractMalaria is a parasitic infectious disease caused by Plasmodium, which remains a world health problem with an estimated 219 million cases worldwide. In severe malaria infection, several organs of the body can be affected, including the kidneys. One of the pathophysiology associated with the worsening of this disease is oxidative stress. The use of antioxidants is expected to prevent this, and one product that has a high antioxidant content is virgin coconut oil (VCO). This study aimed to analyze the effect of VCO on the kidney in Plasmodium berghei ANKA-infected mice. This study was an in vivo laboratory experimental study with a randomized post-test only control group design using 35 BALB/c mice infected with P. berghei ANKA, weighing 20-30 grams. VCO with the Javara® brand is used with doses of 1, 5, and 10 ml/kg body weight (kgBW)/ day. The parameter assessed were levels of BUN, creatinine, and renal histopathological changes. The administration of VCO on the treated group shows minimal tubular necrosis and glomerulonephritis compared to the negative control group. The BUN and creatinine levels in the treated group were also lower than the negative control group. The results showed that VCO has a nephroprotective effect against P. berghei ANKA infection in mice.Keywords: malaria, kidney, virgin coconut oil

scholarly journals Effects of Steroidal and Nonsteroidal Drugs on Tooth Movement and Root Resorption in the Rat Molar

2009 ◽  
Vol 79 (4) ◽  
pp. 715-726 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Gonzales ◽  
Hitoshi Hotokezaka ◽  
Ken-Ichiro Matsuo ◽  
Tatsunori Shibazaki ◽  
Joseph H. Yozgatian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tooth Movement ◽  
Root Resorption ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Experimental Control ◽  
Male Wistar Rats

Abstract Objective: To test the hypothesis that the administration of aspirin, acetaminophen, meloxicam, celecoxib, and prednisolone have no effect on root resorption and tooth movement. Materials and Methods: A mesial force of 50 g was applied to the left maxillary first molars of sixty 10-week-old male Wistar rats using nickel titanium closed coil springs attached to the cervical area of the incisors. The rats were randomly divided into 12 groups of 5 each. High and low doses of aspirin, acetaminophen, meloxicam, celecoxib, and prednisolone were administered via drinking water for 2 weeks. The experimental control group had tooth movement but received no drug. The negative control group received neither tooth movement nor drugs. The amount of tooth movement was measured on digitized lateral cephalometric radiographs. Rats were sacrificed after 2 weeks. Mesial and distal roots (distobuccal and distopalatal) were examined using scanning electron and three-dimensional (3D) scanning laser microscopes. The surface area, depth, volume, and roughness of the root resorption craters were measured. Results: When compared with experimental control rats, only prednisolone- and high-dose celecoxib-treated groups showed significantly less root resorption and less tooth movement. Although low dose celecoxib-treated group significantly decreased the tooth movement, root resorption was similar to the control group. Furthermore, resorption craters showed a smoother surface in the prednisolone-treated rats. Conclusions: The hypothesis was rejected. Administration of prednisolone and high-dose celecoxib reduces root resorption and interferes with tooth movement in rats. Both drugs may interfere in the arachidonic acid cascade depending on dose thresholds.

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