Seasonal variation in oxidative stress markers of Murrah buffaloes in heavy metal exposed areas of Ludhiana

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.V. Yeotikar ◽  
S. Nayyar ◽  
C. Singh ◽  
C.S. Mukhopadhyay ◽  
S.Sodhi Kakkar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Reduced Glutathione ◽  
Control Area ◽  
Blood Levels ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Stress Markers ◽  
Metal Levels ◽  
And Control

The parameters related to oxidative stress and heavy metal levels were assessed during summer and winter seasons in buffaloes from environmentally exposed areas (n=60) of Ludhiana district of Punjab (India) and control area (n=40). Buffaloes of heavy metal exposed areas exhibited significantly (p less than 0.05) increased blood levels of Cr, Ni, As and Pb along with significantly (p less than 0.05) higher erythrocytic malondialdehyde (MDA) levels; whereas significant (p less than 0.05) decrease was observed in superoxide dismutase activity and the levels of reduced glutathione (GSH), vitamins C and E as compared to buffaloes from control area. The level of oxidative stress was higher in all buffaloes during summer as compared to winter as indicated by significantly (p less than 0.05) higher MDA level, and lower concentrations of GSH, vitamins C and E irrespective of the area. Blood Cr, Ni, As and Pb levels showed highly significant positive correlation (p less than 0.01) with MDA level but negative correlation with SOD activity and the concentrations of GSH, vitamins C and E. Thus, it may be concluded that buffaloes exposed to heavy metals encounter significant oxidative stress and potential to quench free radicals is compromised during summer.

scholarly journals The subchronic effects of 3,4-methylendioxymethamphetamine on oxidative stress in rat brain

2014 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 1075-1081
Author(s):  
Ivan Simic ◽  
Violeta Iric-Cupic ◽  
Rada Vucic ◽  
Marina Petrovic ◽  
Violeta Mladenovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Rat Brain ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Superoxide Radical ◽  
Reduced Glutathione ◽  
Oxidative Stress Markers ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Stress Markers ◽  
Male Wistar Rats

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the subchronic effects of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine on several oxidative stress markers: index of lipid peroxidation (ILP), superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, superoxide radical (O2.-) levels, and reduced glutathione (GSH) levels in the frontal cortex, striatum and hippocampus of the rat. The study included 64 male Wistar rats (200-250g). The animals were treated per os with of 5, 10, or 20 mg/kg of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) every day for 15 days. The subchronic administration of MDMA resulted in an increase in ILP, SOD and O2.-, and a decrease in GSH, from which we conclude that oxidative stress was induced in rat brain.

Astaxanthin, the Natural Antioxidant, Reduces Reserpine Induced Depression in Mice

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 1319-1327
Author(s):  
Ferdous Khan ◽  
Syed A. Kuddus ◽  
Md. H. Shohag ◽  
Hasan M. Reza ◽  
Murad Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Reduced Glutathione ◽  
Forced Swim Test ◽  
Tail Suspension Test ◽  
Glutathione Depletion ◽  
Swim Test ◽  
Stress Markers ◽  
Immobility Time ◽  
Biochemical Level

Background: An imbalance between pro-oxidants and antioxidants determines the level of oxidative stress which is implicated in the etiopathogenesis of various neuropsychiatric disorders including depression. Therefore, treatment with antioxidants could potentially improve the balance between pro-oxidants and antioxidants. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the ability of astaxanthin, a potential antioxidant, to reduce reserpine-induced depression in BALB/c mice (Mus musculus). Methods: On the behavioral level, antidepressant property of astaxanthin (50 mg/kg, orally) on reserpine (2 mg/kg, subcutaneously) induced depressed mice was evaluated by Forced Swim Test (FST) and Tail Suspension Test (TST). In the biochemical level, the ability of astaxanthin to mitigate reserpine-induced oxidative stress was evaluated by the measurement of Malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) in brain, liver and plasma samples. On the other hand, the efficiency of astaxanthin to replenish glutathione depletion and antioxidant enzyme activity augmentation in the same samples were also investigated. Results: Astaxanthin was able to lower reserpine induced immobility time significantly (p<0.05) in FST and TST. Mice treated with astaxanthin showed significantly (p<0.05) low level of oxidative stress markers such as Malondialdehyde (MDA), Nitric Oxide (NO). Consistently, the level of reduced Glutathione (GSH), and the activity of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and catalase were augmented due to the oral administration of astaxanthin. Conclusion: This study suggests that astaxanthin reduces reserpine-induced oxidative stress and therefore might be effective in treating oxidative stress associated depression.

Oxidative Stress and Heavy Metal Levels of Pholiota limonella Mushroom Collected from Different Regions

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Sevindik ◽  
Hasan Akgul ◽  
Celal Bal ◽  
Deniz Altuntas ◽  
Ali Imran Korkmaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Metal Levels

Differential susceptibility of a few members of the nasuta–albomicans complex of Drosophila to paraquat-induced lethality and oxidative stress

Genome ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 54 (10) ◽  
pp. 829-835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mysore S. Ranjini ◽  
Ravikumar Hosamani ◽  
Muralidhara ◽  
Nallur B. Ramachandra
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Biochemical Analysis ◽  
Reduced Glutathione ◽  
Differential Susceptibility ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Stress Markers ◽  
The Status ◽  
Markers Of Oxidative Stress ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

The evolution of karyotypically stabilized short-lived (SL) and long-lived (LL) cytoraces in the laboratory have been established and validated through our previous lifespan studies. In the present investigation, we examined the possible reason(s) for the differential longevity among selected members of SL and LL cytoraces, employing the well known paraquat (PQ) resistance bioassay. Exposure of these races to varying concentrations of PQ revealed relatively higher resistance among LL cytoraces than SL cytoraces, as evident by the lower incidence of mortality. Biochemical analysis for endogenous markers of oxidative stress revealed that LL-2 cytorace exhibited lower reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lipid peroxidation (LPO) levels, higher activity levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), and coupled with higher levels of reduced glutathione (GSH) compared with the levels found in SL-2 cytorace. These findings suggest that the higher susceptibility of SL cytoraces to PQ challenge may be, at least in part, related to the higher endogenous levels of oxidative stress markers. Although the precise mechanisms responsible for the longer longevity among LL cytoraces of the nasuta–albomicans complex of Drosophila merits further investigation, our data suggest that the relatively longer lifespan may be related to the status of endogenous markers that renders them more resistant towards oxidative-stress-mediated lethality, as evident in the PQ assay.

Acrylamide-induced oxidative stress in human erythrocytes

2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (10) ◽  
pp. 611-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betul Catalgol ◽  
Gül Özhan ◽  
Buket Alpertunga
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Reduced Glutathione ◽  
Human Erythrocytes ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Total Glutathione ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Spectrophotometric Methods ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Different Doses

Acrylamide (AA), a widely used industrial chemical, is shown to be neurotoxic, mutagenic and carcinogenic. This study was carried out to investigate the effects of different doses of AA on lipid peroxidation (LPO), haemolysis, methaemoglobin (MetHb) and antioxidant system in human erythrocytes in vitro. Erythrocyte solutions were incubated with 0.10, 0.25, 0.50 and 1.00 mM of AA at 37°C for 1 hour. At the end of the incubation, malondialdehyde (MDA), an end product of LPO, was determined by liquid chromatography (LC) while total glutathione, reduced glutathione (GSH) levels, activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) enzymes and the rates of haemolysis and MetHb were determined by spectrophotometric methods. All of the studied concentrations of AA increased MetHb formation and SOD activity, and induced MDA formation and haemolysis due to the destruction of erythrocyte cell membrane. AA caused a decrease in the activities of GSH-Px, CAT and GSH levels. However, these effects of AA were seen only at higher concentrations than AA intake estimated for populations in many countries. We suggest that LPO process may not be involved in the toxic effects of AA in low concentrations, although the present results showed that the studied concentrations of AA exert deteriorating effects on antioxidant enzyme activities, LPO process and haemolysis.

scholarly journals Rosmarinic and Sinapic Acids May Increase the Content of Reduced Glutathione in the Lenses of Estrogen-Deficient Rats

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 803 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Zych ◽  
Weronika Wojnar ◽  
Sławomir Dudek ◽  
Ilona Kaczmarczyk-Sedlak
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Rosmarinic Acid ◽  
Reduced Glutathione ◽  
Reductase Activity ◽  
Sinapic Acid ◽  
Ovariectomized Rats ◽  
Stress Markers ◽  
Female Wistar Rats ◽  
Cataract Development

Oxidative stress is believed to be associated with both postmenopausal disorders and cataract development. Previously, we have demonstrated that rosmarinic and sinapic acids, which are diet-derived antioxidative phenolic acids, counteracted some disorders induced by estrogen deficiency. Other studies have shown that some phenolic acids may reduce cataract development in various animal models. However, there is no data on the effect of phenolic acids on oxidative stress markers in the lenses of estrogen-deficient rats. The study aimed to investigate whether administration of rosmarinic acid and sinapic acid affects the antioxidative abilities and oxidative damage parameters in the lenses of estrogen-deficient rats. The study was conducted on three-month-old female Wistar rats. The ovariectomized rats were orally treated with rosmarinic acid at doses of 10 and 50 mg/kg or sinapic acid at doses of 5 and 25 mg/kg, for 4 weeks. The content of reduced glutathione (GSH), oxidized glutathione and amyloid β1-42, as well as products of protein and lipid oxidation, were assessed. Moreover, the activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and some glutathione-related enzymes in the lenses were determined. Rosmarinic and sinapic acids in both doses resulted in an increase in the GSH content and glutathione reductase activity. They also improved parameters connected with protein oxidation. Since GSH plays an important role in maintaining the lens transparency, the increase in GSH content in lenses after the use of rosmarinic and sinapic acids seems to be beneficial. Therefore, both the investigated dietary compounds may be helpful in preventing cataract.

scholarly journals Effects of Advanced Age, Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction and Insulin Dysregulation on Serum Antioxidant Markers in Horses

Antioxidants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 444
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Żak ◽  
Natalia Siwińska ◽  
Elżbieta Chełmecka ◽  
Barbara Bażanów ◽  
Ewa Romuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Sulfhydryl Group ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Total Serum ◽  
Pars Intermedia ◽  
Oxidative Stress Markers ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Stress Markers ◽  
Insulin Dysregulation ◽  
The Impact

The study aims to assess the impact of age, pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and insulin dysregulation (ID) in horses on selected oxidative stress markers. The study includes 32 horses, divided into three groups: “young” adult group (aged 8–16 years old) “geriatric” group (aged 18–24 years old) and the “PPID” group (aged 15–31 years old). The PPID group was further divided into two subgroups: PPID ID+ and PPID ID− based on presence or absence of ID. We measured serum antioxidant stress markers in all horses: total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), ceruloplasmin (CER), lipofuscin (LPS), malondialdehyde (MDA) and thiols concentrations (containing sulfhydryl group -SH) as well as enzymatic systems: total superoxide dismutase (SOD), cytoplasmic SOD (CuZnSOD), mitochondrial SOD activity (MnSOD). Total serum thiols were significantly lower in the geriatric group and in the PPID group compared to the young group. The MnSOD concentration was higher in the PPID ID+ group compared to the PPID ID−. LPS and MDA concentrations were lower in the PPID ID+ group compared to the PPID ID− group. In the selected study groups of horses, older age, the presence of PPID and ID in the case of PPID had no effect on the studied oxidative stress markers.

scholarly journals Exploiting the biological response of two Serratia fonticola strains to the critical metals, gallium and indium

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joana B. Caldeira ◽  
Paula V. Morais ◽  
Rita Branco
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Reduced Glutathione ◽  
Biological Response ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Biological Processes ◽  
Biological Mechanisms ◽  
Critical Metals ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Stress Control ◽  
Resistant Strains

AbstractThe use of microorganisms that allows the recovery of critical high-tech elements such as gallium (Ga) and indium (In) has been considered an excellent eco-strategy. In this perspective, it is relevant to understand the strategies of Ga and In resistant strains to cope with these critical metals. This study aimed to explore the effect of these metals on two Ga/In resistant strains and to scrutinize the biological processes behind the oxidative stress in response to exposure to these critical metals. Two strains of Serratia fonticola, A3242 and B2A1Ga1, with high resistance to Ga and In, were submitted to metal stress and their protein profiles showed an overexpressed Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) in presence of In. Results of inhibitor-protein native gel incubations identified the overexpressed enzyme as a Fe-SOD. Both strains exhibited a huge increase of oxidative stress when exposed to indium, visible by an extreme high amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. The toxicity induced by indium triggered biological mechanisms of stress control namely, the decrease in reduced glutathione/total glutathione levels and an increase in the SOD activity. The effect of gallium in cells was not so boisterous, visible only by the decrease of reduced glutathione levels. Analysis of the cellular metabolic viability revealed that each strain was affected differently by the critical metals, which could be related to the distinct metal uptakes. Strain A3242 accumulated more Ga and In in comparison to strain B2A1Ga1, and showed lower metabolic activity. Understanding the biological response of the two metal resistant strains of S. fonticola to stress induced by Ga and In will tackle the current gap of information related with bacteria-critical metals interactions.

scholarly journals CORRELATION OF SERUM ALBUMIN AND CREATININE WITH OXIDATIVE STRESS MARKERS IN PATIENTS HAVING NEPHROTIC SYNDROME

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-24
Author(s):  
GLORY S. PARMAR ◽  
KINNARI N. MISTRY ◽  
SISHIR GANG
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Nephrotic Syndrome ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Serum Albumin ◽  
Oxidative Stress Markers ◽  
Indian Children ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Stress Markers ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: Children with nephrotic syndrome (NS) have a stressful condition, and oxidative damage may impair their treatment response. This study aims to gain a better understanding of the relationship between oxidative stress and NS to lay the basis for further research into improved diagnostic options, treatment, and prevention of the disease. Methods: We took a blood sample from 100 Indian patients aged 2-14 y. Each patient was tested for oxidative stress. The buege method was used to assess MDA levels in patients. The pyrogallol method was used to measure SOD activity in blood serum, and the jollow method was used to measure glutathione levels. Results: The levels of oxidative stress markers (MDA, SOD, and GSH) were compared between NS patients and the control. SOD and GSH concentrations were significantly decreased in the NS group when compared to the control. In contrast, MDA level was significantly higher in the NS group than in the control. In the correlation analysis, we found that the serum SOD activity was significantly positively correlated with serum albumin and creatinine level in patients with NS. Thus, oxidative stress in children with NS is indicated by reduced antioxidant potential because of low albumin. Therefore, it is thought that oxidative stress is implicated in the development of NS in Indian children. Conclusion: We concluded that oxidative stress was intensified in children with NS due to decreased antioxidant levels caused by hypoalbuminemia.

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