scholarly journals Parameters of lipid and oxidative-antioxidant status in persons aged 18-23 from radiation-contaminated areas under conditions of moderate physical activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 293-303
Author(s):  
Vadym L. Sokolenko ◽  
Svitlana V. Sokolenko

Background and Study Aim. There is a significant amount of data on the stressful effects of exercise, which contain conflicting results. Some publications testify to the adaptive processes and the benefits of optimized exercise for various physiological systems, some deny such an effect. Much controversial is the question of combination the physical exercises of different intensity with other stressors. The purpose of the study: to analyze the parameters of lipid metabolism and oxidative-antioxidant system in persons aged 18-23 who lived in territories with different radioecological status, under conditions of moderate physical activity during exercise. Material and Methods. There were examined 50 students from relatively ecologically clean areas (control group) and 50 students from the IV radiation zone (experimental group). The radiation zone is selected by the dosimetry of soil contamination with 137Cs isotopes after the Chornobyl catastrophe. Age of the examined is 18-23 years. Within the framework of the experimental group there were formed two subgroups: the main group for physical training classes (without signs of morphological-functional disorders) and the group for therapeutic physical training classes (TPTC, persons with signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia syndrome). For the control and experimental main group, classes contained all the planned exercises due to the standard curriculum. The program included a combination of aerobic and strength exercises of moderate intensity. For students with signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia, teachers used specially designed therapeutic exercise complexes. The first analysis of parameters was carried out the day before physical training classes, the second one – immediately after the class. Results. Higher levels of total cholesterol and its lipoprotein fractions (LDL-C and HDL-C), triglycerides, oxidative stress index are detected in the experimental group compared to the control group. At the same time lower levels of sulfhydryl groups (SH) were marked. The absence of statistically significant changes in the analyzed parameters in the control group and the experimental therapeutic group after physical exercises is shown in the study. There were evident tendencies of ceruloplasmin level increase in the control along with the absence of such trends in persons with signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia syndrome. This led to the formation of a significant difference between groups for this antioxidant. There is a significant increase in cortisol level and oxidative stress index in the main group of students from radiation contaminated areas. Conclusions. Potentiation of various stress factors in persons who experienced the prolonged exposure to Chornobyl accident reduces the adaptive potential of homeostatic systems. This eliminates the optimization of lipid metabolism and oxidative-antioxidant system through moderate exercise. Exercise therapy does not cause a pronounced stress effect.

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. L. Sokolenko ◽  
S. V. Sokolenko ◽  
V. I. Sheiko ◽  
O. V. Kovalenko

This research studied the interrelationship between the immune and oxidative-antioxidant systems in a group of individuals who had lived for a long time in areas contaminated with radionuclides after the Chernobyl catastrophe and as a result experienced prolonged exposure to small doses of ionizing radiation. We have examined a group of 100 students aged 18–24, where 50 of them formed the control group and the remaining 50 belonged to the experimental group as they arrived from the territories of enhanced radioecological control (IV radiation zone, density of soil contamination by isotope 137Cs 3.7 x 104 – 18.5 x 104 Bq/m2). Here we determined the level of cortisol, leukocytes and their populations, the levels of lymphocyte subpopulations with phenotypes CD3+, CD5+, CD4+, CD8+, CD16+, CD72+, immunoregulatory index CD4+/CD8+, indicators of phagocytic activity of neutrophils and monocytes, IgG (H), IgM (H), IgA (H), malondialdehyde (MDA), ceruloplasmin (CP), transferrin (Tr), sulfhydryl (SH); and also calculated the oxidative stress index (OSI). We performed the analysis twice: in the absence/presence of additional emotional stress such as an examination session. The studies showed an increase in the oxidative stress index in the group examined from the experimental cluster, especially in terms of emotional stress. At the same time, the neutrophil level increased, but phagocytic activity of neutrophils and monocytes, the relative and absolute number of lymphocytes with phenotypes CD3+, CD5+, CD4+, CD4+/CD8+, and IgG levels decreased. Consequently we revealed the negative correlation between the indexes of oxidative stress in the group of examined (the oxidative stress index (ISO)/the level of malonic dialdehyde (MDA)) and the parameters of phagocytic activity of monocytes, the immunoregulatory index CD4+/CD8+, and the number of lymphocytes with the CD16+ phenotype. In this study we demonstrated the decrease in the participation of ceruloplasmin (CP) as an important antioxidant factor in maintaining the immune homeostasis of the group examined from radiation-contaminated areas compared with control group. The evidence of this is the lack of reliable correlation between ceruloplasmin level and immune system parameters. Moreover we found that radiation-induced intensification of oxidative processes in the experimental group grew in conditions of additional stresses of an emotional nature. Besides, it was accompanied by a significant correlation in the level of oxidative stress and phagocytic activity parameters. Reducing phagocytic activity and the CD4+/CD8+ index on the background of oxidative stress increase can be considered as a sign of immune system ageing, while a decrease in the number of lymphocytes with the CD16+ phenotype is a sign of antitumor defense inhibition. Thus, we draw the conclusion that the inhabitants of the territories of strengthened radioecological control, undergoing exposure to small doses of ionizing radiation from birth, show a significant imbalance of redox homeostasis, which creates the preconditions for immunoreactivity pathology development at the level of both innate and acquired immunity.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. L. Sokolenko ◽  
S. V. Sokolenko

We have studied the interdependence of the intensity of oxidative processes/antioxidant level and the thyroid status parameters in a group of students aged 18–24 who lived for a long time in the territory of enhanced radioecological control (density of soil contamination by isotopes (137Cs 3.7 ∙ 104 – 18.5 ∙ 104 Bq/m2). We examined 50 people from relatively environmentally friendly areas (control group) and 50 people from IV radiation zone (experimental group). In the experimental group, there were no individuals with clinical manifestations of thyroid pathology. However, subgroups with signs of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism were identified. We evaluated the level of cortisol, thyrotrophic hormone (TSH), triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), malonic dialdehyde (MDA), ceruloplasmin (CP), transferrin (Tf), sulfhydryl groups (SH); we calculated the oxidative stress index (OSI). The research was conducted one month before the examination time and also during the exams as a factor in increased emotional stress. A lowered CP level was found in the subgroup with signs of hypothyroidism; SH groups – in all subgroups, separated by thyroid status. The oxidative stress index was higher in all students examined of the experimental group, compared with the control. The growth of MDA level is marked in the experimental group – it is the most strongly pronounced in conditions of additional emotional load in people with signs of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. CP level significantly decreased in the subgroup of hyperthyroidism on the background of T3 decrease. OSI increased in all students examined from the experimental group. In the subgroup of hypothyroidism it became significantly higher than in the subgroup of euthyroidism. A positive correlation between the levels of CP and T3 was found. The highest values of the correlation coefficients were noted for subgroups with signs of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, with the coefficient significance increasing under conditions of emotional stress. The index of oxidative stress in the experimental group positively correlated with the level of TSH – in terms of emotional stress, the statistical significance of the coefficients disappeared. In the subgroups divided by thyroid status, variability of interactions between OSI and T3 was observed but it was not statistically significant. It was found that the participation of thyroid status in supporting redox homeostasis in people aged 18–24 who suffered from chronic small-doze radiation exposure was realized mainly by the influence on the antioxidant system. The ability of thyroid hormones to maintain a proper antioxidant state was suppressed in this group. The unbalanced relationship between thyroid hormones and oxidative stress indicators is strongly manifested under conditions of additional emotional stress.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burak Sezgin ◽  
Fatih Pirinççi ◽  
Aysun Camuzcuoğlu ◽  
Eda Adeviye Şahin ◽  
Özcan Erel ◽  
...  

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.


Author(s):  
Ojoye N. Briggs ◽  
Kemzi N. Elechi-amadi ◽  
Justice C. Ohaka ◽  
Edna O. Nwachuku ◽  
Bartimaeus S. Ebirien-agana

Aim: This study evaluated the effects of metformin in combination with a herbal capsule (glucoblock) on insulin resistance and oxidative stress index in type 2 diabetic rats. Methodology: A total of 35 male Wistar albino rats weighing between 120-220 g were used for this study. The rats were placed on high fat diet, and diabetes was induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of freshly prepared streptozotocin (STZ) (45 mg/kg body wt). Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) was determined using the glucose oxidase method. Fasting plasma insulin (FPI), total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels were quantitatively determined by a rat-specific sandwich-enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Insulin resistance (IR) was determined using the homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) method. Oxidative stress index (OSI) was determined by the ratio of TOS to TAS. Phytochemical analysis on the herbal capsule was done using classical methods. Results: The results revealed the presence of alkaloids (100.31μg/mg), flavonoids (131.45μg/mg), cardiac glycosides (55.93μg/mg) and saponins (61.47μg/mg) in the herbal drug glucoblock. The results showed significantly lower FPG levels in the treatment groups when compared to the diabetic control. Group 3 administered metformin had significantly higher FPG levels compared to the negative control. Group 4 administered the herbal drug glucoblock and group 5 administered a combination of metformin and glucoblock, showed no significant differences in FPG levels when compared to the negative control. The diabetic control had significantly higher FPI levels compared to the negative control and treatment groups. The treatment groups showed no significant differences in FPI levels when compared to the negative control. HOMA-IR was significantly higher in the diabetic control compared to the negative control and treatment groups. Also, HOMA-IR values in the treatment groups showed no significant difference compared to the negative control except for group 3 (metformin), that was significantly higher than the negative control. SOD was significantly lower in the diabetic control, compared to the negative control and treatment groups. There were no significant differences in SOD levels in the treatment groups compared to the negative control. TOS levels in the negative control group and treatment groups were significantly lower, compared to the diabetic control. TAS was significantly lower in the diabetic control and treatment groups compared to the negative control. OSI in the diabetic control was significantly higher, compared to the negative control and treatment groups. Also, the treatment groups had significantly higher OSI compared to the negative control. Conclusion: High fat diet and streptozotocin induction produced significant insulin resistance and oxidative stress in the diabetic rats. Glucoblock was more effective in reducing insulin resistance compared to metformin. The combination showed synergistic drug-herb reaction as glucoblock potentiated the actions of metformin. Both showed antioxidant potential but were not effective in lowering oxidative stress to normal levels. There is need to incorporate antioxidant therapy in the treatment protocol for diabetes mellitus.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-49
Author(s):  
Martin Awe Akilla

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.


2015 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leon Adrian Muti ◽  
Alina Elena Pârvu ◽  
Alexandra M Crăciun ◽  
Nicolae Miron ◽  
Monica Acalovschi

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.


2019 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 337-343
Author(s):  
Ewa Romuk ◽  
Wioletta Szczurek ◽  
Przemysław Nowak ◽  
Magdalena Prudel-Babiuch ◽  
Ryszard Szkilnik ◽  
...  

Propofol is a commonly used intravenous anesthetic agent with antioxidant properties. However, the effect of propofol on oxidative stress index (OSI) and lipid peroxidation in Parkinson’s disease is still unknown. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of propofol on OSI and malondialdehyde (MDA) level in the selected brain regions of the rats with Parkinson’s disease (PD). 32 male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: I- control group, II- group with PD, III-control group with propofol, IV-PD group with propofol. 60mg/kg of propofol was given to the 8-weeks-old rats intraperitoneally, and the selected parts of the rats’ brains (frontal cortex, striatum, thalamus and hippocampus) were isolated after decapitation. The concentration of MDA, which is a marker of lipid peroxidation, and OSI were measured. In group IV compared to group II, was observed a significant MDA level decrease in the cortex (39%, p <0.001), striatum (28%, p <0.001), hippocampus (21%, p <0.05) and thalamus (20%, p <0.05), together with a decreased OSI level in the thalamus (71%, p <0,001), cortex (70%, p <0.05), striatum (65%, p <0.001), and hippocampus (57%, p <0.05). In group III compared to group I was observed decrease in MDA level in the cortex (40%, p <0.001). Propofol inhibits oxidative stress in all the evaluated structures of the rat brain with Parkinson’s disease. There are significant differences in the response of brain tissues to administered propofol between rats with PD and healthy ones.


2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Taslima Nigar ◽  
Annekathryn Goodman ◽  
Shahana Pervin

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.


Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 754
Author(s):  
Michela Pugliese ◽  
Alessandra Sfacteria ◽  
Gaetano Oliva ◽  
Annastella Falcone ◽  
Manuela Gizzarelli ◽  
...  

This study aimed to investigate the role of oxidative stress parameters (ROMs, OXY, SHp), the Oxidative Stress index (OSi), and High Mobility Group Box-1 protein (HMGB-1) in canine leishmaniosis (CanL). For this study, thirty dogs, naturally infected with Leishmania spp. (Leishmania Group, LEISH) and ten healthy adult dogs (control group, CTR) were included. The diagnosis of CanL was performed by a cytological examination of lymph nodes, real time polymerase chain reaction on biological tissues (lymph nodes and whole blood), and an immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT) for the detection of anti-Leishmania antibodies associated with clinical signs such as dermatitis, lymphadenopathy, onychogryphosis, weight loss, cachexia, lameness, conjunctivitis, epistaxis, and hepatosplenomegaly. The HMGB-1 and oxidative stress parameters of the LEISH Group were compared with the values recorded in the CTR group (Mann Whitney Test, p < 0.05). Spearman rank correlation was applied to evaluate the correlation between the HMGB-1, oxidative stress biomarkers, hematological and biochemical parameters in the LEISH Group. Results showed statistically significant higher values of SHp in the LEISH Group. Specific correlation between the ROMs and the number of red blood cells, and between HGMB-1 and SHp were recorded. These preliminary data may suggest the potential role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of CanL. Further studies are undoubtedly required to evaluate the direct correlation between inflammation parameters with the different stages of CanL. Similarly, further research should investigate the role of ROMs in the onset of anemia.


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