Effects of Melatonin on Oxidative Stress Index and Alveolar Bone Loss in Diabetic Rats With Periodontitis

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the antioxidant effects of aqueous, ethanolic and methanolic extracts of Morus mesozygia Linn. Stapf. Twigs in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats. Study Design: The study is an experimental case-controlled study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out at the Biochemistry Research Laboratory, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, between June, 2018 and April, 2019. Methodology: A total of 65 male albino rats that weighed between 150g to 200g were used for this research study. Three different extracted solvents; aqueous, ethanolic and methanolic twig extracts were administered to different groups of the rats. The male albino rats for this study were induced with a single dose of 40mg/kg b.wt, intraperitoneally of streptozotocin in 0.1M of citrate buffer, pH 4.5. The diabetic male rats were those whose fasting blood glucose (FBG) were from 250mg/dl or 13mmol/L and above. They were then divided into different groups and treated with different concentrations of aqueous, ethanolic and methanolic extracts of the plant material. At the end of treatment period, the rats were kept on fasting for 6 hours prior to the process of euthanasia, they were sacrificed and blood samples were collected through cardiac puncture for analysis into lithium heparin bottle for the estimation of oxidative stress markers, malondaldehyde (MDA), total oxidant status (TOS), oxidative stress index (OSI), and antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase (SOD), total antioxidant capacity (TAS). Statistical analysis was done using GraphPad prism (version 6.1) software. Data generated were represented as mean and standard deviations (Mean ±S. D). Level of significant at Tukey’s Multiple Comparative Test was tested at p<0.0001. Charts were made possible with the application of Minitab version 2019. Results: The results showed that there were significant increases in the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD, 414.2±1.30) ng/ml, total antioxidant status (TAS, 82.97±7.71) mU/ml, total oxidant status (TOS, 355.02± 14.02) mU/ml activity, a reduced oxidative stress index of 4.29±0.26 and concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA of 18.67± 0.26mmol/L) when rats were treated with 400mg/kg of aqueous leaves of Morus mesozygia Linn. S. When compared with those of rats treated with 200mg/kg of aqueous leaf extracts of MMLS. there was a significant increases and decreases respectively. Other methods of extractions (methanolic and ethanolic), also improved the antioxidant statuses of the diabetes induced and treated rats after treatment of the extracts. Conclusion: The three extracts of Morus mesozygia Linn. S showed tremendous antioxidant effects against Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats, with the methanolic extract showing the most potent effect.

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Effects of Metformin in Combination with a Herbal Capsule (Glucoblock) on Insulin Resistance and Oxidative Stress Index in Type 2 Diabetic Rats

Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research ◽

10.9734/jocamr/2021/v14i330246 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 18-25

Author(s):

Ojoye N. Briggs ◽

Kemzi N. Elechi-amadi ◽

Justice C. Ohaka ◽

Edna O. Nwachuku ◽

Bartimaeus S. Ebirien-agana

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Insulin Resistance ◽

Diabetic Control ◽

Negative Control ◽

Diabetic Rats ◽

Stress Index ◽

Control Group ◽

Oxidative Stress Index ◽

Treatment Groups ◽

And Oxidative Stress

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.

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Implantable zoledronate-PLGA microcapsules ameliorate alveolar bone loss, gingival inflammation and oxidative stress in an experimental periodontitis rat model

Journal of Biomaterials Applications ◽

10.1177/0885328220944683 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 35 (6) ◽

pp. 569-578

Author(s):

Chun Yao ◽

Qingqing Zhang ◽

Jun Li ◽

Peng She ◽

Fanzhi Kong ◽

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Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Bone Loss ◽

Rat Model ◽

Inflammatory Cytokine ◽

Alveolar Bone ◽

Underlying Mechanism ◽

Alveolar Bone Loss ◽

Gingival Inflammation ◽

Cytokine Levels ◽

And Oxidative Stress

The effect of implantable Zoledronate-PLGA microcapsules (PLGA-ZOL) in periodontitis remains unclear. In this study, we aimed to explore the potential role of PLGA-ZOL in protecting periodontitis and elucidate the underlying mechanism. A rat model of periodontitis was established by ligation the mandibular first molars, then PLGA-ZOL was implanted. The healing volume was scanned by cone-beam computed tomography. Cytokine levels in the gingival tissues were determined by ELISA and RT-PCR. Oxidative stress was indicated by detecting superoxide dismutase concentration and catalase activity. After periodontitis model was successfully established in rats, PLGA-ZOL treatment significantly attenuated alveolar bone loss, as indicated by the increased total healing volume, bone volume/tissue volume and osteoprotegerin level, as well as decreased sRANKL level. PLGA-ZOL treatment also suppressed the inflammatory activities by inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokine production (TNF-α, IL-1β) but increasing anti-inflammatory cytokine secretion (IL-10). Furthermore, PLGA-ZOL was found to ameliorate oxidative stress in gingival tissues. In conclusion, PLGA-ZOL microcapsules ameliorate alveolar bone loss, gingival inflammation and oxidative stress in an experimental rat model of periodontitis.

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The histopathological and morphometric investigation of the effects of systemically administered boric acid on alveolar bone loss in ligature-induced periodontitis in diabetic rats

Acta Odontologica Scandinavica ◽

10.3109/00016357.2014.898789 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 72 (8) ◽

pp. 729-736 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Hatice Balci Yuce ◽

Hulya Toker ◽

Fahrettin Goze

Keyword(s):

Bone Loss ◽

Boric Acid ◽

Alveolar Bone ◽

Diabetic Rats ◽

Alveolar Bone Loss ◽

Morphometric Investigation

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Physical Exercise Improves Glycemic and Inflammatory Profile and Attenuates Progression of Periodontitis in Diabetic Rats (HFD/STZ)

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu10111702 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (11) ◽

pp. 1702 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Eric Andrade ◽

Viviam Silva ◽

Natália Moura ◽

Renata Foureaux ◽

Débora Orlando ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Bone Loss ◽

Physical Exercise ◽

Alveolar Bone ◽

Low Density Lipoprotein ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Diabetic Rats ◽

Alveolar Bone Loss ◽

Low Density ◽

Tnf Α ◽

Inflammatory Profile

The authors aimed to evaluate the effects of physical exercise on the metabolism and progression of periodontal disease (PD), induced by ligature in diabetic rats induced by high fat diet and streptozotocin (HFD/STZ). Diabetes Mellitus (DM) was induced by four weeks of a hyperlipidic diet associated with a single low-dose of streptozotocin (35 mg/kg/animal). The exercise groups swam for 60 min/day for eight weeks (five times/week). In the last two weeks of exercise, a ligature was placed around the right and left mandibular first molars. The authors determined alveolar bone loss by morphometry. Blood biochemical profile and serum levels of IL-10 and TNF-α were evaluated by colorimetric and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), respectively. The diabetic animals subjected to exercise showed decreased alveolar bone loss, lower glycemia, triacylglycerols and glycosylated hemoglobin levels than the controls. Total cholesterol and its fractions (High density lipoprotein—HDL-c, Low density lipoprotein—LDL-c and Very low density lipoprotein—VLDL-c) remained similar among the groups. Animals with PD showed higher levels of TNF-α and lower levels of IL-10, when compared to animals without PD. In diabetic animals with PD, physical exercise decreased TNF-α levels and increased IL-10 levels as well as the IL10/TNF-α ratio. In conclusion, eight weeks of physical exercise improved glycemic control and systemic inflammatory profile, and attenuated alveolar bone loss in rats with DM and PD.

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