scholarly journals Evaluating the Genotoxicity Enhancement of the Antileukemic Drug 6-Mercaptopurin When Combined With Iraqi Nerium oleander and Narcissus tazetta Extracts in vivo

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-102
Author(s):  
Bushra M. Mohammed ◽  
Mahmood Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Mitotic Index ◽  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
Present Report ◽  
Ring Chromosome ◽  
Nerium Oleander ◽  
Cytotoxicity Test ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Narcissus Tazetta ◽  
Chromatid Break ◽  
Antimitotic Activity

The present study was aimed to evaluate the genotoxicity of the aqueous extracts of Nerium oleander leaves and Narcissus tazetta bulbs each alone and together with the antileukemic drug 6-Mercaptopurin (6MP) in order to investigate the extracts ability to elevate the chemotherapeutic drug genotoxicity which may influence its treatment of cancer.  The cytotoxicity test shows that the LD50 of the aqueous extract of Narcissus tazetta was 752.083 mg/kg and for Nerium oleander was 922.023 mg/kg. On the basis of the achieved LD50 values, the doses  92, 46 ,23 mg/kg of Nerium oleander and the doses  75, 37,18 mg/kg of Narcissus tazetta extracts were chosen, depending on chromosome aberrations, Micronuclei and Mitotic index as a powerful cytogenetic assays in bone marrow cells of Swiss albino male mice. The result indicated that Nerium oleander extract alone at the dose 92mg/kg induced significant effect on  centromere break and ring chromosome comparing with the negative control (untreated mice) and significantly increased the mean values of chromatid gap  and ring chromosome when  compared with the positive control ( 6MP ). While only the dose 46 mg/kg and 23 mg/kg of N. oleander aqueous extracts significantly decreased mitotic index and when combined with 6MP it can enhance its antimitotic activity but not significantly. Moreover the extracts alone and when combined with 6MP did not significantly change the total number of red blood micro nucleated cells. For Narcissus tazetta extract, the three experimental doses alone lead to significant increase in chromosomal aberrations like: chromatid break with fragment, chromatid break without fragment, chromatid gap, centromeric break, ring chromosome and dicentric chromosome. While only the dose 75mg/kg had induced significant structural chromosomal abnormalities such as chromatid break with fragment, chromatid break without fragment centromeric break and ring chromosome, when combined with 6MP.  The three doses of N. tazetta extract alone, had led to significant reduction in mitotic index compared with untreated control and also its combination with 6-MP significantly decreased the percentage of mitotic index. Moreover, only the doses 75 mg/kg and 37 mg/kg of N. tazetta extracts, when had given alone caused significant increase of the total micronucleated cells. While only the dose 75mg/kg of N. tazetta had induced significant frequency of the total micronucleated cell when combined with 6MP. In the present report, we attempted to establish that N.tazetta and Nerium oleander aquatic extracts enhance the genotoxicity and bioactivity induced by the  antileukemic drug  6MP , thus preventing the development of cellular drug resistance which is a major  problem that can face cancer patients using this drug .The current study serve the purpose of which is to search for local plants that may contribute to the establishment of novel supportive complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) during the chemotherapy of cancer in Iraq , Further studies are merited to explore this possibility.

scholarly journals In Vivo Toxicity Study of Nerium oleander's Leaves and Flowers Aqueous Extracts in Mice (Cytogenetic, Biochemical and Hematological Study)

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 366-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baghdad Science Journal
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Mitotic Index ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Nerium Oleander ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Hematological And Biochemical Parameters

The present research was carried out to assess the toxic effect of oral administration of the aqueous extract of Nerium oleander leaves and flowers daily at doses of (25) mg/kg body weight for four weeks in mice. The toxicity of this plant parts was determined after two and four weeks by measuring the parameters of cytogenetic (mitotic index, micronucleus %), and serum levels of the hematological (RBC, Hb, WBC) and biochemical (GOT, GPT, ALT, AST) indexes in comparison with that of the control (normal saline), also clinical signs were determined. The results showed a significant decrease in mitotic index while an obvious raise was seen in micronucleus percentage in comparison with that of the control after the two periods of administration. More over significant marked changes was seen in the level of all the hematological and biochemical parameters when compared with the control. In addition to that, diarrhea with some organ lesions were also observed.

Uultrastructure of Microtubules

1972 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 252-253
Author(s):  
Ariaki Nagayama
Keyword(s):  
Fine Structure ◽  
Cultured Cells ◽  
Present Report ◽  
Confluent Monolayer ◽  
Purification Method ◽  
Vinca Rosea ◽  
L Cells ◽  
Antimitotic Activity ◽  
Monolayer Cultures ◽  
Rapid Purification

Vinblastine(Vb) or vincristine, alkaloid derived from Vinca rosea is known for its antimitotic activity by regrouping of microtubules into paracrystalline form within the cells. A rapid purification method of vinblastine-induced microtubular paracrystals(PC) has provided us with a fresh and pure microtubular material demonstrating the presence of a labile ATPase associated with the PC. The present report is concerned with the fine structure of purified microtubules of mammalian cultured cells.Confluent monolayer cultures of L cells were incubated for 20hrs with 10-5 M Vb (donated from Shionogi Seiyaku & Co., Osaka, Japan).

scholarly journals CGH and direct diagnosis of mosaic structural chromosomal abnormalities: description of a mosaic ring chromosome 17 and review of the literature

2003 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 452-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Céline Dupont ◽  
Eva Pipiras ◽  
Sandra Chantot-Bastaraud ◽  
Alain Verloes ◽  
Clarisse Baumann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
Ring Chromosome ◽  
Chromosome 17 ◽  
Review Of The Literature

scholarly journals Evaluation of genotoxic and cytotoxic effects of Glyphosate on Allium cepa

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-140
Author(s):  
Yousif M. Fattah ◽  
Ali H. Omer
Keyword(s):  
Mitotic Index ◽  
Allium Cepa ◽  
Chromosomal Aberrations ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Cytotoxic Effect ◽  
Ring Chromosome ◽  
Living Organism ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Cytotoxic Effects ◽  
As Toxicity

Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum herbicide used mostly in crops. This study looked at the genotoxic and Glyphosate has a cytotoxic effect on Allium cepa. As toxicity markers, the Mitotic index, chromosomal aberrations, formations of Micronucleus, germination percentage, root duration, and seed weight were used. Allium cepa seeds were afflicted with distinct concentrations (0.5, 1.0, 2.0 and 4.0 ml/l) of Glyphosate for 24 h treatment periods. The results reveal that pesticide Glyphosateis capable to reduce root growth and causes chromosomal aberrations;consisting of an anaphase bridge, ring chromosome, binucleated cells, multipolarity, Fragment chromosome, vagrant chromosome, chromatid gaps, star anaphase. With increasing Glyphosate concentration, the mitotic index decreased rapidly. In conclusion, our findings indicate that used pesticidemay be toxic to living organism.

In Vitro Evaluation of Anti-Mitotic Activity of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles from Ethanolic Extract of Chromolaena odorata, Caesalpinia coriaria (Bark and Leaves) using Allium cepa Roots

2021 ◽  
pp. 4107-4110
Author(s):  
Nishita Gogia ◽  
Anandhi D ◽  
Kanaga G ◽  
Revathi K
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Mitotic Activity ◽  
Mitotic Index ◽  
Allium Cepa ◽  
Chromolaena Odorata ◽  
Root Tips ◽  
Antimitotic Activity ◽  
Biological Potential ◽  
Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles

The scope of the present study was to evaluate the In-vitro biological potential of Green synthesized silver nanoparticles from Chromolaena odorata, Caesalpinia coriaria (Bark) and Caesalpinia coriaria (Leaf). We investigated the effect of green synthesized silver nanoparticles from Chromolaena odorata, Caesalpinia coriaria (Bark) and Caesalpinia coriaria (Leaf) by studying anti-mitotic activity An attempt has been made to evaluate the anti-mitotic activity of silver nanoparticles using Allium cepa roots. The mitotic index of the root tips meristem was calculated and compared with the standard methotrexate. Antimitotic activity results shows the mitotic index was ranged from 30-40%. Green synthesized silver nanoparticles from Chromolaena odorato, Caesalpinia coriaria (Bark) and Caesalpinia coriaria (Leaf) possess significant anti-mitotic activity.

scholarly journals Ring chromosome 20 syndrome – A rare chromosomal cause of refractory epilepsy in children

2017 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 087-089 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umesh Kalane ◽  
Chaitanya Datar ◽  
Shilpa Kalane
Keyword(s):  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
Refractory Epilepsy ◽  
Genetic Disorders ◽  
Epileptiform Activity ◽  
Intractable Epilepsy ◽  
Ring Chromosome ◽  
Normal Karyotype ◽  
Epileptiform Discharges ◽  
Chromosome 20 ◽  
Work Up

AbstractGenetic disorders and chromosomal abnormalities have been shown to represent 2–3% of all cases of epilepsy. Ring chromosome 20 syndrome is a rare chromosomal abnormality and a rare cause of intractable epilepsy. Exact prevalence of ring chromosome 20 is not known. We report a case of a 10-year old boy who had had intractable epilepsy since 2 years of age. Birth history was insignificant and there was no obvious dysmorphism. His motor milestones were normal but cognition and speech were delayed. Electroencephalography showed progressive worsening from initial bi-frontal epileptiform activity to generalized discharges. Neuroimaging and metabolic work up was normal. Karyotype study showed ring chromosome 20. Diagnosis of ring chromosome 20 or r(20) syndrome was made. Ring chromosome 20 syndrome is a rare cause of refractory epilepsy A patient who present with intractable epilepsy with frontal epileptiform discharges, mental developmental delay, without dysmorphic features should be suspected of chromosomal abnormalities especially ring chromosome 20.

Gene Amplifications In 84 Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia and 31 Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome Investigated By Array CGH

Blood ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 122 (21) ◽  
pp. 3724-3724
Author(s):  
Andreas Roller ◽  
Simone Weber ◽  
Alexander Kohlmann ◽  
Melanie Zenger ◽  
Marita Staller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Array Cgh ◽  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
Ring Chromosome ◽  
Normal Karyotype ◽  
Structural Type ◽  
Single Copy ◽  
Chromosome 8 ◽  
Complex Karyotype ◽  
Employment Equity ◽  
Equity Ownership

Abstract Background Gains and losses of chromosomal material are frequent in AML and MDS and usually lead to loss or gain of a single copy of a whole chromosome, a chromosome arm or small stretches of the chromosome that may be microscopically invisible. More rarely, amplifications of chromosomal regions (defined as the presence of more than 6 copies of a region per cell) are observed. These supernumerary copies are located either extrachromosomally as small acentric chromosomal structures - so called double-minutes (dmin) - or intrachromosomally as large contiguous stretches of amplified DNA, so called homogeneously staining regions (HSR). Aims Characterize AML and MDS cases with gene amplifications with respect to size, affected genes and accompanying chromosomal abnormalities as well as TP53 status. Patients and Methods 84 AML and 31 MDS cases with cytogenetically visible amplifications were selected for this study. All cases were analyzed by array CGH, chromosome banding analysis, sequencing for TP53 mutations as well as FISH for TP53 deletions. Results The cohort comprised 55 (47.8%) males and 60 (52.2%) females with a median age of 72.0 years (range 38.0 - 90.3 years). A complex karyotype (≥4 aberrations) was present in 92/115 (80.0%) cases (AML=65/84 (77.4%); MDS=27/31 (87.1%)). In total, 385 amplified regions were identified by array CGH. In more detail: 3q26 (AML: n=6; MDS: n=3), 8q24 (AML: n=15; MDS: n=1), 11q21-25 (AML: n=42; MDS: n=13), 13q12 (AML: n=3; MDS: n=1), 13q31 (AML: n=3; MDS: n=2), 19p13 (AML: n=2; MDS: n=4), and 21q21-q22 (AML: n=24; MDS: n=5). The median number of amplified regions was 3 (range 1-18). In 14/115 (12.2%) cases, the amplification was located in dmins (AML: n=11; MDS: n=3) and in 101/115 (87.8%) patients in HSR (AML: n=73; MDS: n=28). In 40 of the latter 101 cases (39.6%) (AML: n=24; MDS: n=16) the amplification was located on a ring chromosome (rc). In patients with complex karyotypes we detected a significantly higher number of amplified regions as compared to non-complex karyotypes (3.5 vs. 2.8; p=0.015). No association between the complexity of the karyotype and the structural type of the amplification (dmin vs rc) was observed. Cases with non-complex karyotypes frequently harbored a 5q deletion (6/23; 26.1%) or chromosome 8 abnormalities (3/23; 13.0%). Within the subgroup of non-complex karyotypes del(5q) cases showed a tendency to a higher number of amplified regions (3.6 vs. 1.9; p=0.140). Further, amplifications of 11q genes were more frequent in complex karyotypes (54.4% vs. 21.7%; p=0.005), whereas 8q amplifications were more frequent in non-complex karyotypes (43.5% vs. 4.4%; p<0.001). We detected a large region on band 11q24, which was amplified in 41/53 (77.4%) cases. This commonly amplified region contains 1,575 genes including the MLL gene. Cases harboring dmins had shorter amplified regions compared to cases with rc (4,428,112.5 bp vs. 18,265,496.9 bp; p=0.028). Moreover, we detected a positive correlation of patients having a rc and gene amplification on chromosome 11q23-25 (p<0.05). On chromosome 3q, 8/9 (88.9%) cases shared a minimal amplified region covering the EVI1 gene. In comparison to samples obtained from healthy donors (n=47), the EVI1 expression was significantly higher in cases with EVI1 amplification (87.4 vs. 0.5; p=0.048). On chromosome 21q the regions of amplifications were heterogeneous. However, we detected a minimal region containing 11 genes including ERG which was amplified in 26/29 (89.7%) patients. ERG expression data was available in 8 cases and was significantly higher compared to a control cohort of AML with normal karyotype (n=331) (729.2 vs. 229.0; p=0.05). On chromosome 8 an amplified region was identified in 15/16 cases. In 14 of these cases (87.5%) the region included MYC. TP53mut were present in 93/115 (80.9%) patients, accompanied by a TP53del in 28/93 (30.1%) cases. Interestingly, cases harboring a TP53mut had more amplified regions compared to TP53wt (3.4 vs. 1.7; p<0.001). Conclusions 1. MLL is the most frequently amplified gene in AML and MDS. 2. Patients with complex karyotypes or TP53mut harbored more amplified regions compared to patients with non-complex karyotypes and TP53wt. 3. Amplifications on 11q were more frequent in complex karyotype whereas gene amplifications on 8q were predominantly observed in non-complex karyotypes. 4. EVI1 and ERG gene amplifications lead to a higher expression of the respective genes. Disclosures: Roller: MLL Munich Leukemia Laboratory: Employment. Weber:MLL Munich Leukemia Laboratory: Employment. Kohlmann:MLL Munich Leukemia Laboratory: Employment. Zenger:MLL Munich Leukemia Laboratory: Employment. Staller:MLL Munich Leukemia Laboratory: Employment. Kern:MLL Munich Leukemia Laboratory: Employment, Equity Ownership. Schnittger:MLL Munich Leukemia Laboratory: Employment, Equity Ownership. Haferlach:MLL Munich Leukemia Laboratory: Employment, Equity Ownership. Haferlach:MLL Munich Leukemia Laboratory: Employment, Equity Ownership.

scholarly journals Phytobiocidal management of bacterial wilt of tomato caused by Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith) Yabuuchi

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. e1006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naseerud Din ◽  
Musharaf Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Siddique ◽  
Asad Ali ◽  
Ishrat Naz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Bacterial Wilt ◽  
Ralstonia Solanacearum ◽  
Nerium Oleander ◽  
Calotropis Procera ◽  
Melia Azedarach ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Tagetes Patula

Phytobiocides are a good alternative to chemicals in managing bacterial diseases including bacterial wilt of tomato caused by Ralstonia solanacearum. In the present research study, finely ground dried powders of seven widely available medicinal plants/weeds species viz., Peganum harmala (esfand or wild rue), Calotropis procera (sodom apple), Melia azedarach (white cedar), Allium sativum (garlic), Adhatoda vasica (malabar nut), Tagetes patula (marigold) and Nerium oleander (oleander) were assessed for their anti-microbial activity, both in-vitro (10% w/v) and in-vivo (10, 20, 30, and 40 g/kg of potted soil) against R. solanacearum. Aqueous extracts (prepared as 10% w/v, soaking for 48-72 h and filtering) of C. procera, A. vasica, and T. patula inhibited the in-vitro growth of the bacterial pathogen over 60% of that produced by the standard antibiotic streptomycin. A. sativum, N. oleander and P. harmala aqueous extracts were less effective while M. azedarach showed no effect against R. solanacearum. The higher dose (40 g/kg of soil) of C. procera, A. vasica and T. patula decreased disease severity quite effectively and increased yield and plant growth characters as much as the standard antibiotic did. No phytotoxicity of medicinal plants powder was observed on tomato plants. Alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins and terpenoids were detected in the aqueous extracts of T. patula and A. vasica whereas C. procera was found to have only alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins and saponins. Our data suggest that dried powders of T. patula, C. procera and A. vasica (40 g/kg of soil) could be used as an effective component in the integrated disease management programs against bacterial wilt of tomato.

scholarly journals Chromosomal Abnormalities in Allium cepa Induced by Treated Textile Effluents: Spatial and Temporal Variations

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
W. M. Dimuthu Nilmini Wijeyaratne ◽  
P. G. Minola Udayangani Wickramasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Mitotic Index ◽  
Allium Cepa ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Temporal Variations ◽  
Root Tip ◽  
Upstream Site ◽  
Textile Effluents ◽  
Dry Seasons

Appropriate effluent treatment processes are expected to significantly reduce the toxicity of effluents before they are released to the natural environment. The present study was aimed to assess the spatial and temporal variations of the physical and chemical water quality parameters of a natural water body receiving treated textile effluents and to assess the chromosomal abnormalities induced by the treated textile effluents. Four sampling sites (A: effluent discharge point; B: 100 m downstream from site A along the tributary; C: 200 m downstream from site A along the tributary; D: 100 m upstream from site A along the tributary) were selected associated to a tributary that received treated textile effluent. The physical and chemical water quality parameters were measured in the composite water samples collected from the study sites, and Allium cepa bioassay was conducted using aged tap water as the control. Sampling was conducted in both rainy and dry seasons. The conductivity, TDS, COD, and colour intensity of the water samples collected from the study sites were significantly higher during the dry season compared to those in the rainy season. Allium cepa root meristematic cells exposed to water samples from sites A, B, and C showed a significantly high interphase and prophase indices compared to those exposed to aged tap water and upstream site during both rainy and dry seasons. The mitotic index of the root tip cells of Allium cepa bulbs exposed to the water samples collected from the effluent discharge point (site A) and from the 100 m downstream site from site A (site B) was significantly lower than that of the other sites in both rainy and dry seasons. However, the mitotic index of the root tip cells of Allium cepa bulbs exposed to the water samples from the upstream site was not significantly different from that of the control treatment during both sampling seasons. The bioassay indicated that the mitotic index and phase index of the root meristematic cells of Allium cepa can be affected by the treated textile effluents released to the water body and the occurrence of C metaphase, chromosomal adherence, bridges, disturbed anaphase, vagrant chromosomes, and chromosomal breaks indicated that the treated textile effluent receiving tributary can possibly contain genotoxic and mutagenic compounds which can induce chromosomal abnormalities.

scholarly journals Mosaic chromosome 18 anomaly delineated in a child with dysmorphism using a three-pronged cytogenetic techniques approach: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harsh Sheth ◽  
Sunil Trivedi ◽  
Thomas Liehr ◽  
Ketan Patel ◽  
Deepika Jain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Line ◽  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
Ring Chromosome ◽  
Chromosome Analysis ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Molecular Karyotyping ◽  
Facial Dysmorphism ◽  
Chromosome 18 ◽  
Partial Deletion ◽  
Case Presentation

Abstract Background A plethora of cases are reported in the literature with iso- and ring-chromosome 18. However, co-occurrence of these two abnormalities in an individual along with a third cell line and absence of numerical anomaly is extremely rare. Case presentation A 7-year-old female was referred for diagnosis due to gross facial dysmorphism and severe developmental delay. She presented with dysmorphic features, hypo/hyper pigmentation of the skin, intellectual disability and craniosynostosis. G-banding chromosome analysis suggested mos 46,XX,psu idic(18)(p11.2)[25]/46,XX,r(?18)[30]. Additional analysis by molecular karyotyping suggested pure partial deletion of 15 Mb on 18p (18p11.32p11.21). Lastly, multiple rearrangements and detection of a third cell line (ring chr18 and interstitial deletion) of chr18 was observed by multi-color banding. Conclusion The current study presents a novel case of chromosomal abnormalities pertaining to chromosome 18 across 3 cell lines, which were delineated with a combinatorial approach of diagnostic methods.

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