scholarly journals Redox parameters in blood of thyroid cancer patients after the radioiodine ablation

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 358-365
Author(s):  
Vera Spasojevic-Tisma ◽  
Milovan Matovic ◽  
Olgica Mihaljevic ◽  
Snezana Zivancevic-Simonovic ◽  
Marija Jeremic ◽  
...  

The radioactive iodine (131I) ablation is a well-accepted treatment modality for differentiated thyroid cancer patients. Unfortunately, the radiation induces the oxidative stress and damages cells and tissues, simultaneously activating the mechanisms of antioxidative defense. Since the mechanisms of those processes are not completely known, we wanted to examine the changes in the most important reactive oxygen species and antioxidative components, as well as their correlation and significance for lipid peroxidation. Our results showed that the level of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances was increased during the first 30 days after the radiotherapy. Among antioxidant components, superoxide dismutase was increased in the 3rd and 30th day; catalase in 7th and reduced glutathione in 3rd and 7th day after the radiotherapy. As regards the prooxidants, the reduction of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) was recorded in 7th and 30th day, and superoxide anion radical (O?-) was unchanged after the exposure to 131I. These results indicate that differentiated thyroid cancer patients are under constant oxidative stress despite the observed increase in antioxidative and reduction in prooxidative parameters. The understanding of these early processes is important since their progress determines the latter effects of 131I therapy.

2015 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Urmila Jarouliya ◽  
Anish Zacharia ◽  
Raj K. Keservani ◽  
Godavarthi B.K.S Prasad

Abstract Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterised by hyperglycemia and oxidative stress. The aim of the present study is to explore the antioxidant effect of Spirulina maxima in rat model along with the histopathological observations. Diabetes was induced by feeding 10% fructose solution orally to Wistar rats (n = 6) for 30 days, analysed for plasma blood glucose and the markers of the oxidative stress [catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), reduced glutathione (GSH) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS)]. These biochemical studies were associated with histopathological examination of liver and kidney sections. The microalga Spirulina maxima being rich in proteins and other essential nutrients is widely used as a food supplement. S. maxima at a dose of 5 and 10% per kg and the metformin (500 mg/kg) as reference drug were given orally for 30 days to the diabetic rats. Diabetic rats showed significant (p < 0.001) elevations in plasma blood glucose, thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances and significant reduction in catalase, superoxide dismutase and reduced glutathione activity. Oral administration of 5 and 10% aqueous extract of S. maxima for 30 days restored not only of blood glucose levels but also markers of oxidative stress. Histopathological observations of tissues manifested that the S. maxima administration had the protective and therapeutic effects against fructose-induced abnormalities in diabetic rats. It is concluded that S. maxima is effective in reinstating the antioxidant activity in addition to its antidiabetic effect in type 2 diabetic rats.


2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 283-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeenat Jabin ◽  
Seong Young Kwon ◽  
Hee-Seung Bom ◽  
Yansong Lin ◽  
Ke Yang ◽  
...  

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-43
Author(s):  
Barbora Kaliňáková ◽  
Daniela Hudecová ◽  
Peter Segľa ◽  
Martina Palicová ◽  
Jozef Švorec

Abstract Probable mode of action of new copper complexes of 2-methylthionicotinate (2-MeSNic) of composition [Cu(2-MeSNic)2(H2O)2] and [Cu(2-MeSNic)2(MeNia)2(H2O)2]·H2O (where MeNia is N-methylnicotinamide) is described. Both partial growth inhibition of Candida albicans (IC50 ≥ 1.78 mmol·L−1, MIC ≥ 2.5 mmol·L−1) and leak of proteins into the extracellular space (more than 80 %) were observed in the presence of these copper complexes. The membrane damage was detected by staining with Hoechst 33342, propidium iodide and methylene blue. Ascorbic acid potentiated antifungal activity of copper complexes approximately seven-fold and induced the oxidative stress, respectively. The production of intracellular reactive oxygen species was visualized by dichlorofluorescein. Thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances were formed as a by-product of lipid peroxidation.


2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Abbas Ali TAM ◽  
Didem ÖZDEMİR ◽  
Nagihan BEŞTEPE ◽  
Afra ALKAN ◽  
Sevgül FAKI ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 116001-116018
Author(s):  
Elisângela Miranda de Jesus Lisboa ◽  
Lucinéia Reuse Albiero ◽  
Nadila Melchiors ◽  
Wesley Sandro de Paula Borges ◽  
Valfran da Silva Lima ◽  
...  

Ethnobotanical surveys have revealed the use of jatobá for the treatment of several diseases. This study determined the effect of plant extracts on the development of Ehrlich carcinoma. Male Swiss mice (n=6) were subcutaneously inoculated with 106 tumor cells and intragastrically administered ethanol (2 mg·mL-1, 5 mg·mL-1, or 10 mg·mL-1) or aqueous extracts of jatobá seed or bark for 90 days. Tumor development did not significantly differ between the groups studied; however, animals treated with the aqueous extract of the seed (2.205 mg·mL-1) had a reduction in tumor size compared to those treated with the aqueous extract of the bark (1.7 mg·mL-1). The treatment was not found to influence the survival of the animals studied. A new group of animals (n=7), with or without the tumor, received the aqueous extract of jatobá seed for 7, 14, and 30 days to evaluate oxidative stress. The extract reduced the thiobarbituric acid reactive substances levels at 7 days in the liver and kidneys, and 14 days in brain and renal tissue. Protein carbonylation levels were also reduced at 7 days in the liver and brain tissue and 14 days in the liver. The reduced glutathione levels diminished in animals treated for 7 and 14 days. We conclude that treatment with the aqueous extract of the jatobá seed presents promising activity in the reduction of oxidative stress.


2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tran Ngoc Toan ◽  
Tran Thi Van Thanh Huyen ◽  
Mai Van Chung

Infestation of cowpea aphid (Aphis craccivora Koch) induced oxidative stress in leaves of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr. cv. “Nam Dan”) with a burst in generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) products such as superoxide anion radical (O2.-) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) recorded around 24 hours after aphid feeding. An increase in content of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) in lipid peroxidation and a defined percentage of injury in aphid-infested leaves were resulted from the cellular oxidative damage. The enhanced activity of the antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD, EC 1.15.1.1) and catalase (CAT, EC 1.11.1.6) in leaves of soybean “Nam Dan” functions as the antioxidative response that controlled both ROS-generation to be enough levels to play as defensive element and ROS-detoxifying to reduce aphid-induced oxidative damage. The enhancement of SOD and CAT also can improve the tolerance of soybean “Nam Dan” to impact from A. craccivora.


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