scholarly journals NITRO-OXIDATIVE STRESS, VEGF AND MMP-9 IN PATIENTS WITH CIRRHOTIC AND NON-CIRRHOTIC PORTAL HYPERTENSION

2015 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leon Adrian Muti ◽  
Alina Elena Pârvu ◽  
Alexandra M Crăciun ◽  
Nicolae Miron ◽  
Monica Acalovschi
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Portal Hypertension ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oxidative Stress Index ◽  
Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension ◽  
Vascular Growth Factor ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Total Oxidative Status ◽  
Metalloproteinase 9

Background and aims. Nitro-oxidative stress may have pathophysiologicalconsequences. The study aimed to assess the nitro-oxidative stress, the vascular growthfactor, and metalloproteinase-9 levels in patients with noncirrohic and cirrhotic portalhypertension.Methods. Patients with noncirrhotic portal hypertension (n=50) and cirrhoticportal hypertension (n=50) from the 3rd Medical Clinic in Cluj-Napoca Romania wereprospectively enrolled between October 2004 and October 2006. A control group ofhealthy volunteers (n=50) was also evaluated. Nitro-oxidative stress was assessed bymeasuring serum concentration of nitrites and nitrate, 3-nitrotyrosine, total oxidativestatus, total antioxidant reactivity, and oxidative stress index. Serum vascular growthfactor and matrix metalloproteinase-9 were also determined.Results. Serum nitrites and nitrate levels significantly increased in bothnoncirrhotic (p<0.001) and cirrhotic portal hypertension (p=0.057). 3-nitrotyrosinealso increased in noncirrhotic (p=0.001) and cirrhotic portal hypertension patients(p=0.014). Total oxidative status showed a significant increase in noncirrhotic (p<0.001)and in cirrhotic portal hypertension (p<0.001), but total antioxidant reactivity did not changesignificantly. The oxidative stress index increased in both noncirrhotic (p <0.001) and cirrhoticportal hypertension (p<0.001), as well as the serum vascular growth factor (p=0.005 andp=0.01, respectively). In NCPHT patients serum MMP-9 was significantly lower than inthe healthy controls (p=0.03) and CPHT patients (p=0.05).Conclusion. In patients with noncirrhotic and cirrhotic portal hypertension asignificant systemic nitro-oxidative stress was found, correlated with an increase ofVEGF. MMP-9 decreased in noncirrhotic portal hypertension.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF CIMETIDINE ON NITRO-OXIDATIVE STRESS IN A RAT MODEL OF PERIODONTITIS

2014 ◽  
Vol 87 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carina Culic ◽  
Alina Elena Parvu ◽  
Sandu Florin Alb ◽  
Camelia Alb ◽  
Angela Pop
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Methyl Ester ◽  
Rat Model ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Oxidative Status ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Oxidative Stress Index ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Total Oxidative Status ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Background and aims. Periodontitis is a chronic inflammation that involves nitro-oxidative stress with damaging periodontal structural effects. We aimed to evaluate the consequences of low-dose cimetidine on nitro-oxidative stress in periodontitis. Methods. A rat model of ligature-induced periodontitis was used. After two weeks, the periodontitis groups were treated with cimetidine, aminoguanidine, N-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester and trolox for one week. On day 21, blood was drawn and the serum analyzed for measurement of total nitrites and nitrates, total oxidative status, total antioxidant response, and oxidative stress index. Results. Cimetidine had an inhibitory effect on the synthesis of nitric oxide (p=0.001), total oxidative status (p=0.01) and oxidative stress index (p=0.01). Total antioxidant reactivity was increased by cimetidine (p=0.01). The effects of cimetidine were almost like those of aminoguanidine, NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester, and trolox. Conclusions. Low-dose cimetidine can be used as adjunctive host modulatory therapy in chronic periodontitis because it reduces nitro-oxidative stress.

scholarly journals Placental Oxidative Stress in the pathogenesis of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-49
Author(s):  
Martin Awe Akilla
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy ◽  
Oxidative Stress Index ◽  
Hypertensive Disorders ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Placental Oxidative Stress

Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a major complication of pregnancies and can lead to fetal growth retardation, premature delivery and maternal morbidity and mortality. The study aimed at assessing the potential role of the placenta in the pathogenesis of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Methods: This study was a case-control study conducted at the Upper East Regional Hospital, Ghana from September, 2016 to March 2017. Twenty (20) pregnant women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (i.e., Pregnancy induced hypertension, preeclampsia and eclampsia) as cases and 30 normotensive pregnancies as controls, were included in the study. The placenta was excised after delivery, homogenized and assayed for malondialdehyde, catalase, total peroxide, oxidative stress index, total antioxidant capacity and placental lipid profile. Results: The ages of the two groups were similar, with malondialdehyde (p = 0.001) and Oxidative Stress Index (p < 0.001) being significantly higher in the hypertensive group compared to the control group whereas Total Antioxidant Capacity (p < 0.001) and Catalase (p = 0.011) were significantly higher in the control group compared to the hypertensive group. The proportion of normal, term and livebirth deliveries were significantly higher among controls compared to the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy group. Among the estimated oxidative stress markers, total antioxidant capacity turned out to be the best predictor of the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Conclusion: Our findings suggest oxidative stress in women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and that placental oxidative stress could be the driving factor for the pathogenesis and severity of these hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Evaluation of total oxidative status and total antioxidant capacity in patients with endemic fluorosis

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ercan Varol ◽  
Atilla Icli ◽  
Fatih Aksoy ◽  
Hasan Aydin Bas ◽  
Recep Sutcu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Oxidative Status ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Endemic Fluorosis ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Total Oxidative Status

The objective of the present study was to determine the plasma total oxidative status (TOS) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in patients with endemic fluorosis. A total of 79 (35 males and 44 females; mean age 44.0 ± 11.9 years) patients with endemic fluorosis and 55 (23 males and 32 females; mean age 48.3 ± 8.5 years) age-, sex- and body mass index-matched healthy controls were included in this study. The urine fluoride levels and plasma TOS and TAC levels were measured. The urine fluoride levels of fluorosis patients were significantly higher than control subjects as expected (1.91 ± 0.15 vs. 0.49 ± 0.13 mg/L, respectively; p < 0.001). TOS was significantly higher in fluorosis group than in control group (17.55 ± 3.82 vs. 15.06 ± 4.31 μmol H2O2 Eq/L, respectively; p = 0.001). TAC was significantly lower in fluorosis group than in control group (1.60 ± 0.36 vs. 1.82 ± 0.51 mmol Trolox Eq/L, respectively; p = 0.004). Oxidative stress index (OSI) was significantly higher in fluorosis group than in control group (11.5 ± 3.8 vs. 8.8 ± 3.7, respectively; p < 0.001). Correlation analysis in all the groups indicated that TAC was negatively correlated with urine fluoride ( r = −0.25, p = 0.003), TOS was positively correlated with urine fluoride ( r = 0.34, p < 0.001) and OSI was positively correlated with urine fluoride ( r = 0.36, p < 0.001). The results of our study demonstrate that oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of the endemic fluorosis.

scholarly journals Total Antioxidant Capacity and Lipid Peroxidation Status in Cervical Cancer Patients Compared with Women Without Cervical Cancer in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Taslima Nigar ◽  
Annekathryn Goodman ◽  
Shahana Pervin
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Oxidative Stress Index ◽  
Total Antioxidant

Abstract Purpose Over the past several decades, research has suggested reactive oxygen species act as cofactors for cervical cancer development. The aim of this study is to evaluate the antioxidant and lipid peroxidation status in cervical cancer patients in Bangladesh. Methods From December 2017 to 2018, a cross-sectional observational study was conducted on 50 cervical cancer patients and 50 controls. Plasma levels of lipid peroxidation and total antioxidant capacity were measured. The Student’s t test was used for statistical analysis. P values less than 0.05 were taken as a level of significance. Results There was a significant reduction in total antioxidant levels in patients with cervical cancer, 972.77 ± 244.22 SD µmol equivalent to ascorbic acid/L, compared to normal controls, 1720.13 ± 150.81 SD µmol equivalent to ascorbic acid/L (P < 0.001). Levels of lipid peroxidation were found to be significantly higher in cervical cancer, 7.49 ± 2.13 SD µmol/L, than in women without cervical cancer, 3.28 ± 0.58 SD µmol/L (P < 0.001). The cervical cancer patients had significantly higher levels of oxidative stress index (0.83 ± 0.31) in comparison to controls (0.19 ± 0.04) (P < 0.001). Conclusion There was an increased oxidative stress index due to imbalance between lipid peroxidation generation and total antioxidant capacity in cervical cancer patients. Further studies are needed to explore the role of oxidative stress as a cofactor for cervical carcinogenesis.

Evaluation of Dynamic Thiol-Disulfide Balance in Preinvasive Lesions of the Cervix

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burak Sezgin ◽  
Fatih Pirinççi ◽  
Aysun Camuzcuoğlu ◽  
Eda Adeviye Şahin ◽  
Özcan Erel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Lesion Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion ◽  
Oxidative Stress Index ◽  
Preinvasive Lesions ◽  
Intraepithelial Lesion

Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to determine the potential clinical use of dynamic thiol disulfide balance in cases with preinvasive lesions of the cervix.Methods: One hundred and sixteen patients with high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, one hundred patients with low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion and one hundred and ten healthy controls were enrolled in the study. A fully automated colorimetric system was used to determine the levels of thiol-disulfide parameters. The ischemia-modified albumin, total oxidant-antioxidant capacity, oxidative stress index of the retrieved cases were further analysed.Results: Native thiol and total thiol levels are significantly lower in the high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion group according to control group (p:0.004 and p:0.015, respectively). Disulfide level is significantly increased in the high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion group compared to control group (p:0.004). Oxidative stress index levels in high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion group were observed as significantly higher according to the control group (p:0.014). Ischemia-modified albumin levels in the high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion group were observed as significantly higher compared to the control group (p:0.020). Disulfide levels are positively correlated with risk type of Human papillomavirus (r:0.420, p<0.001).Conclusion: The analysis of dynamic thiol disulfide balance revealed considerable oxidative damage in patients with Human papillomavirus -related cervical precursor lesions compared to women with ordinary cytology specimens. Therefore, investigation of thiol disulfide balance with presented method represents a new promising test for early diagnosis and management of women at high risk for cervical cancer.

The Association between Oxidative Stress and Cardiac Functions in Infants Born to Preeclamptic Mothers

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (11) ◽  
pp. 1205-1210
Author(s):  
Didem Arman ◽  
Secil Ercin ◽  
Sevilay Topcuoğlu ◽  
Ayşem Kaya ◽  
Taner Yavuz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Premature Infants ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cardiac Functions ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Echocardiographic Parameters ◽  
Oxidant Status ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Objective The present study aimed to assess the global oxidant and antioxidant status in infants born to preeclamptic mothers and their correlation with cardiac functions. Study Design We compared 40 infants born to preeclamptic mothers with 40 premature infants born to normotensive mothers. We assessed the relationship between echocardiographic measurements and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and total oxidant status (TOS) values. Results In the study group, TAC, TOS, and oxidative stress index (OSI) levels were significantly higher in the cord blood (p = 0.03, 0.04, and 0.039, respectively) than in the control group. We did not observe any correlation between echocardiographic measurements and TAC, TOS, and OSI levels in infants born to preeclamptic mothers. Conclusion Compared with the control group, despite higher TAC levels in infants born to preeclamptic mothers, concurrent elevated OSI levels reveal that the oxidant–antioxidant balance is disturbed in favor of oxidants. Furthermore, the findings of this study suggest that echocardiographic parameters are unaffected by the oxidant status.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Oxidative Stress Parameters and Cystatin C Levels in Patients With Severe Preeclampsia

Medicina ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saban Yalcin ◽  
Turgay Ulas ◽  
Mehmet Eren ◽  
Harun Aydogan ◽  
Aysun Camuzcuoglu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Cystatin C ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Oxidative Stress Index ◽  
Oxidative Stress Parameters ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Oxidant Status ◽  
Group 1

Background and Objective. Oxidative stress is believed to play a role in the development of preeclampsia (PE). It is known that an increased cystatin C level is also associated with PE. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between oxidative stress parameters and cystatin C levels in patients with severe PE. Material and Methods. Forty-four patients with severe PE and 40 healthy pregnant women were recruited for the study. All study subjects were divided into 2 groups: group 1 (n=44) consisted of patients with severe PE, and group 2 (n=40) included healthy pregnant subjects. Blood samples were obtained from all subjects in order to measure the cystatin C level, total antioxidant status, and total oxidant status. The oxidative stress index was calculated. Results. The group 1 had significantly higher cystatin C, total oxidant status, oxidative stress index levels and lower total antioxidant status level as compared with the group 2 (P=0.001, P<0.001, P<0.001, P=0.036, respectively). The serum cystatin C level was significantly correlated with the oxidative stress index (r=0.609, P<0.001). Conclusions. The present study demonstrated that both oxidative stress and cystatin C levels were increased in patients with PE, and the increased cystatin C levels seem to be a consequence of oxidative stress. Correspondence to

scholarly journals Önemli Tıbbi Bitkilerden Biri Olan Achillea millefolium L. (Civanperçemi) Bitkisinin Besin Elementi Konsantrasyonları ve Antioksidan Aktivitesi

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 590-594
Author(s):  
Handan Saraç ◽  
Hasan Durukan ◽  
Ahmet Demirbaş
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Achillea Millefolium ◽  
Nutrient Concentrations ◽  
Oxidative Stress Index ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Oxidant Status ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

In this study, it was aimed to determine the nutrient concentrations and antioxidant activity of Achillea millefolium L. (Yarrow), which is known to have medicinal properties. For this purpose, macro and micronutrient concentrations, total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS) and oxidative stress index (OSI) of water extract Yarrow plant, which is known to be collected from Divrigi district in Sivas province, were determined. The results have shown that the yarrow plant is sufficient in terms of some macro and micronutrient concentrations, and the nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca) and magnesium from macro elements, iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn) and copper (Cu) from micro elements concentrations were determined as 1.01% N, 0.63% P, 2.43% K, 2.22% Ca, 0.70% Mg, 360.4 mg kg-1 Fe, 47.6 mg kg-1 Zn, 85.5 mg kg-1 Mn and 28.3 mg kg-1 Cu, respectively. It has been determined that its antioxidant potential is moderate. In addition, the plant’s oxidant capacity and oxidative stress index were found to be low.

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