scholarly journals The efficacy of alpha-lipoic acid and/or gabapentin on the oxidant-antioxidant system in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy

Author(s):  
Hatice Ferhan Komurcu ◽  
Pervin Baran ◽  
Ozcan Erel ◽  
Omer Anlar

Background: Diabetic peripheral sensorimotor polyneuropathy is the most common complication seen in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Oxidant system plays a crucial role in its physiopathology. We investigated the changes in the serum levels of total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), paraoxonase-1 (PON1) and oxidative stress index (OSI) to evaluate the antioxidant efficacy of alpha lipoic acid (ALA) and/or gabapentin in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN).Methods: Sixty-three type 2 DM patients with diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) were enrolled in the study. Patients with DPN were divided into four groups in terms of their treatment: Group 1 consisted of treatment-naive patients; patients treated with ALA, gabapentin or combination of ALA and gabapentin comprised groups 2, 3, and 4, respectively. The patients received the medications for at least six weeks.  Serum levels of TAS, TOS, PON1 and OSI were analyzed.Results: No significant difference was observed between the groups according to the oxidative stress parameters studied.Conclusions: The use of ALA and/or gabapentin in patients with DPN did not significantly affect the oxidative stress parameters, including TAS, TOS, PON1, and OSI.

2021 ◽  
Vol 87 ◽  
pp. 104774
Author(s):  
Sanaz Rezaei Zonooz ◽  
Motahareh Hasani ◽  
Mojgan Morvaridzadeh ◽  
Ana Beatriz Pizarro ◽  
Hafez Heydari ◽  
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2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 192-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa D. Martins ◽  
Vanusa Manfredini ◽  
Maria C.R. Peralba ◽  
Mara S. Benfato

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.


2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamit Yasar Ellidag ◽  
Esin Eren ◽  
Necat Yilmaz ◽  
Asli Bayindir

Summary Background: Impaired oxidative/antioxidative balance plays an important role in the pathogenesis of many diseases, including cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of the novel marker ischemia modified albumin (IMA) and albumin adjusted-IMA (Adj-IMA) in patients with multi- ple myeloma (MM) as well as its association with total antiox- idant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS) and oxidative stress index (OSI). Methods: Forty patients with MM (18 females, 22 males; mean age 67.55±8.39 years) and forty age/sex-matched healthy persons (19 females, 21 males; mean age 66.37 ± 6.76 years) were included in this study. Serum levels of IMA, TAS, TOS were analyzed and Adj-IMA and OSI was calcu- lated. Results: Serum IMA, TOS and OSI levels were significantly higher in patients with MM compared to controls (p<0.001 all parameters). There was no significant difference for serum albumin-adjusted IMA and TAS levels between groups (p=0.83 and p=0.17 respectively). Conclusions: In this study, an impaired oxidative/antioxidant status in favor of oxidative stress was found in MM patients. This observation was not confirmed by Adj-IMA calculation. Further studies are needed to establish the relationship of IMA and oxidative stress parameters in multiple myeloma and their relationship to MM and other cancers.


2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 487-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
İbrahim Fatih Karababa ◽  
Sermin Nur Savas ◽  
Sehabettin Selek ◽  
Erdinc Cicek ◽  
Esra Ismet Cicek ◽  
...  

Objective: In our study, we aimed to evaluate the plasma homocysteine levels and oxidative stress parameters in patients with adult ADHD (A-ADHD). Method: Blood samples were taken from 32 A-ADHD patients and 32 controls enrolled in the study and plasma homocysteine, serum folate, vitamin B12, total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), and oxidative stress index (OSI) were determined. Results were compared between the groups. Results: Patients’ plasma homocysteine level was significantly lower and serum folate level was significantly higher than the controls. The means of plasma homocysteine and folate levels were statistically significantly different between the groups ( p < .05). However, a statistically significant difference was not detected between groups for mean serum vitamin B12, TAS, TOS, and OSI levels ( p > .05). Conclusion: Our study suggests that oxidative balance is not impaired in A-ADHD, and contrary to other psychiatric disorders, homocysteine levels were found to be lower.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Romuk ◽  
Celina Wojciechowska ◽  
Wojciech Jacheć ◽  
Jolanta Nowak ◽  
Jacek Niedziela ◽  
...  

Background. Abnormalities in the oxidative and antioxidant states causing oxidative stress were both found in heart failure (HF) of various aetiologies and atherosclerosis. Aim of Study. The goals of the study were as follows: comparison of oxidative stress parameters (OSP) in ischaemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) (n=479) and nonischaemic cardiomyopathy (nICM) (n=295) patients; assessment of the relationships of OSP with functional capacity (NYHA class), maximal oxygen consumption (max.O2), left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF), and NT-proBNP concentration; and determination of the mutual relations of OSP in subgroups of patients with ICM and n-ICM. Methods. Serum concentrations of total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total oxidant status (TOS), uric acid (UA), bilirubin, albumin, protein sulfhydryl groups (PSH), and malondialdehyde (MDA) were measured. The oxidative stress index (OSI) and MDA/PSH ratio were calculated. Results. Higher concentrations of TAC (1.14 vs 1.11 mmol/l; p<0.001) and MDA (1.80 vs 1.70 μmol/l; p<0.05) and higher MDA/PSH ratios (0.435 vs 0.358; p<0,001) were observed in ICM than in nICM patients. Simultaneously, lower values of the OSI index (4.27 vs 4.6; p<0,05), PSH (4.10 vs 4.75 μmol/g of protein; p<0,001), and bilirubin (12.70 vs 15.40 μmol/l; p<0,001) concentrations were indicated in ICM patients. There were no differences in TOS, UA, and albumin between the examined groups. The NYHA class and VO2max correlate with MDA, bilirubin, and albumin in both groups, while with UA only in the ICM group. Correlations between the NYHA class, VO2max, and PSH were indicated in nICM. The association of LVEF with UA, bilirubin, and albumin has been demonstrated in the ICM group. The study showed negative correlations between TAC, MDA, and PSH and positive between TAC and MDA in both groups. In ICM patients, MDA positively correlated with UA. A negative correlation between PSH and concentrations of UA and bilirubin was expressed only in the nICM group. Conclusion. The obtained results confirm the relationship between the severity of HF and oxidative stress. The mechanisms of oxidative stress and antioxidant defence are partially different in the ICM and the nICM patients.


2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdy ElSharkawy ◽  
Zainab Al Kasaby ◽  
Hosny A. Elewa ◽  
Maha Abdelrahman

Abstract Background and Aims anti-oxidants may decrease the risk of cardiovascular complications (CVC) in HD patients. We aimed to study antioxidant effect of Alpha lipoic acid and selenium on oxidative stress, endothelial repair, and mitochondrial functions in HD patients by evaluating the serum level of reactive oxygen species (ROS), miRNA-126, and CoQ10. Method 60 individuals were enrolled and randomized into 3 groups, G1; 22 HD patients as control, G2; 20 HD patients received Selenium, and G3;18 HD patients received. Serum levels of ROS, CoQ10, and miRNA-126 were assessed at base line and after three months treatment for all patients. Results At baseline, all groups were matched regarding their demographic data and target parameters. After three months, in G1; the serum level of ROS increased significantly (P &lt; 0.05), CoQ10 didn't change significantly (P &gt; 0.05), while the fold expression of miRNA-126 decreased significantly (P &lt; 0.05). In G2,3; there were statistical significant changes in target parameters after the treatment, ROS level decreased significantly by 34%, and by 79%, CoQ10 mean levels increased significantly from 13.21 to 28.35, and from 13.46 to 36.43 ng/ml, mean fold expression of miRNA126, increased significantly by 6.94, and 10.54 folds, in Selenium and, Thiotacid groups respectively. The results showed that Thiotacid was better than Selenium in ROS level reduction, and CoQ10 level improvement, while no statistical significant difference between two drugs regarding miRNA126 level (P &gt; 0.05). Conclusion Selenium and, Thiotacid reduce oxidative stress and also they enhancing the endothelial repairing, and improve mitochondrial functions and thus may reduce risk of CVC.


Medicina ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anmar M. Abdulrazzaq ◽  
Mujtaba Badr ◽  
Omar Gammoh ◽  
Asad A. Abu Khalil ◽  
Bayan Y. Ghanim ◽  
...  

Background and objectives: Ascorbic acid, alpha lipoic acid (ALA) and silymarin are well-known antioxidants that have hepatoprotective effects. This study aims to investigate the effects of these three compounds combined with attenuating drug-induced oxidative stress and cellular damage, taking acetaminophen (APAP)-induced toxicity in rats as a model both in vivo and in vitro. Materials and Methods: Freshly cultured primary rat hepatocytes were treated with ascorbic acid, ALA, silymarin and their combination, both with and without the addition of APAP to evaluate their in vitro impact on cell proliferation and mitochondrial activity. In vivo study was performed on rats supplemented with the test compounds or their combination for one week followed by two toxic doses of APAP. Results: Selected liver function tests and oxidative stress markers including superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA) and oxidized glutathione (GSSG) were detected. The in vivo results showed that all three pretreatment compounds and their combination prevented elevation of SOD and GSSG serum levels indicating a diminished burden of oxidative stress. Moreover, ascorbic acid, ALA and silymarin in combination reduced serum levels of liver enzymes; however, silymarin markedly maintained levels of all parameters to normal ranges. Silymarin either alone or combined with ascorbic acid and ALA protected cultured rat hepatocytes and increased cellular metabolic activity. The subjected agents were capable of significantly inhibiting the presence of oxidative stress induced by APAP toxicity and the best result for protection was seen with the use of silymarin. Conclusions: The measured liver function tests may suggest an augmented hepatoprotection of the combination preparation than when compared individually.


Author(s):  
Parisa Sadighara ◽  
Atefeh Araghi ◽  
Behrouz Tajdar-oranj ◽  
Leila Peivasteh Roudsari ◽  
Afsaneh Mohajer ◽  
...  

Background: There has been considerable interest in the potential health benefits of borage. Little information is available regarding the safety of this plant. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of borage on the mouse heart. Methods: Different amounts of borage extract were injected in mice. The mice were randomly divided into 4 groups including group1 (Control group without injection), group2, 3 and 4 that received 12.5 mg/kg, 25 mg/kg and 50 mg/kg respectively for 28 days. Oxidative stress parameters (lipid peroxidation, total glutathione groups assay and cupric assay) and biochemical (Creatine kinase activity and total cholesterol) and hematology parameters were evaluated. Furthermore, histopathology study was carried out on heart tissues. Results: We found that there was no significant difference in oxidative stress parameters and biochemical parameters between the control group and the groups that received different amounts of borage extract. There were also no changes in histopathology study. In blood parameters, the level of erythrocytes, hematocrit and hemoglobin decreased to 50mg/kg, whereas the level of MCH and MCV decreased in high doses. Conclusion: This article suggested that borage did not cause significant damage to the heart tissue in mice model. In hematology factors, significant changes were observed in erythrocytes and related parameters. Therefore, hematotoxicity of consumption this plant should be considered at high doses.


2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidija Tulić ◽  
Snežana Vidaković ◽  
Ivan Tulić ◽  
Marijana Ćurčić ◽  
Jelena Stojnić ◽  
...  

SummaryBackground: Our aim was to study the effect of GnRH agonist and antagonist protocols of ovarian stimulation on oxidative stress parameters in serum and the influence of oxidative stress parameters change on the outcome of IVF cycles.Methods: This prospective study included 82 patients who un der went IVF procedures. We determined SOD, MDA and SH groups in serum. Serum samples were obtained between the second and fourth day of the cycle and on the day of HCG administration during ovarian stimulation.Results: Patients were divided into two groups depending on the protocol of stimulation. The mean total and mature oocytes number and number of fertilized oocytes were higher in GnRH agonist group. There was no significant difference in biochemical pregnancy, miscarriage and live -birth rate in both groups. Mean serum SOD was significantly lower, while mean serum MDA and SH groups were significantly higher after ovarian stimulation. Delivery rate was higher in patients without OS while miscarriage rate was higher in patients with OS.Conclusions: Our study confirmed that there is a difference in the concentration of oxidative stress parameters before and after ovarian stimulation. IVF outcome is better in patients without OS after ovarian stimulation. However, the protocol of ovarian stimulation is neither associated with a change in oxidative stress parameters nor with the outcome of ART procedures.


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