The effect of intense physical exertion on the biochemical parameters of antioxidant protection systems and nitric oxide in swimming athletes

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (10) ◽  
pp. 860-865
Author(s):  
T. V. Blinova ◽  
L. A. Strakhova ◽  
S. A. Kolesov
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Oxide System ◽  
Total Serum ◽  
Antioxidant Protection ◽  
Protection Systems ◽  
Nitric Oxide Metabolites ◽  
Intense Physical Activity

Introduction. Intense physical activity leads to a violation of homeostasis, which is supported by a balanced work of the body’s defense systems against oxidative stress, in particular, antioxidant, thiol disulfide and nitric oxide system. The study of these indicators will improve the mechanisms of adaptation of the human body to physical activity.The aim of the study was to identify the features of changes in antioxidant protection systems and nitric oxide during intense physical activity in athletes-swimmers.Materials and methods. Blood of athletes-swimmers (n=30, age 23,0±2,5 years) in the conditions of intensive physical loadings is investigated. Oxidative stress, total serum antioxidant capacity, glutathione levels and nitric oxide metabolites were studied by photometric biochemical methods.Results. In 73.3% of athletes after intense physical activity remained elevated levels of oxidized glutathione, 30% had a high level of oxidative stress, 26.7% of the level of antioxidant capacity of serum is low, 73.3% was reduced relative to the initial level of the concentration of nitric oxide metabolites.Conclusion. Intense physical activity leads to oxidative stress and disturbances in the antioxidant system of the athlete’s body. With increasing load, the degree of violations increases. The level of oxidative stress increases, the total antioxidant capacity of serum decreases, the functioning of glutathione is disrupted. Integral indicators of oxidative stress, as well as glutathione fractions can be recommended for monitoring the state of oxidative stress.

Total Serum Antioxidant Capacity in Healthy Normal Weight and Asymptomatic Overweight Adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 125 (07) ◽  
pp. 470-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Petelin ◽  
Paola Tedeschi ◽  
Annalisa Maietti ◽  
Mihaela Jurdana ◽  
Vincenzo Brandolini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Total Serum ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Fat Accumulation ◽  
Nutritional Habits ◽  
Overweight Adults

Abstract Obesity and overweight are major contributors to the burden of chronic disease. Both are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation and by increased production of free radicals leading to oxidative stress. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether overweight and fat accumulation is associated with serum total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in men and women, irrespective of nutritional habits, nutrient intakes, physical activity, smoking, and other confounders, which may be responsible for modifying the association between serum TAC and overweight/obesity measures. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 60 normal weight and 60 overweight adults aged 25–49. All participants underwent standard anthromorphological measurements of body composition, blood pressure and biochemical measurements, aerobic capabilities assessment and dietary intake evaluation. TAC was measured by using the photochemioluminescence method. All data were analysed with SPSS software. Men had higher values of TAC than women and concentrations of TAC were significantly higher in overweight subjects compared to normal weight subjects. In the present study TAC tended to be increased by various metabolic risk factors, especially overweight/obesity parameters (body mass index, body fat), inflammation and increased serum levels of Cysteine, irrespective of nutritional habits, nutrient intakes, physical activity and smoking. Overweight and obesity at an early stage may stimulate TAC. Therefore, the elevation of TAC in overweight adults may be a compensatory response to oxidative stress, generated by reactive oxygen species.

scholarly journals Associations between vitamin E, oxidative stress markers, total homocysteine levels, and physical activity or cognitive capacity in older adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad H. Alghadir ◽  
Sami A. Gabr ◽  
Shahnawaz Anwer ◽  
Heng Li
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Cognitive Capacity ◽  
Oxidative Stress Markers ◽  
Stress Markers ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Total Homocysteine

AbstractThis study examined the associations between vitamin E, oxidative stress markers, total homocysteine levels, and physical activity or cognitive capacity in older adults. One hundred and six older adults (62 men, 44 women) within the age range of 56–81 years participated. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire and the Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment were used to assess physical activity and cognitive function, respectively. Vitamin E (e.g., α-tocopherol and γ-tocopherol), oxidative stress markers (e.g., total antioxidant capacity and nitric oxide), and total homocysteine were estimated. There were significant associations between physical activity (high versus moderate versus poor) and all biomarkers (all p = 0.000, and p = 0.010 for γ-tocopherol). While total homocysteine and total antioxidant capacity were significantly associated with cognitive capacity (p = 0.000), vitamin E levels (e.g., α-tocopherol and γ-tocopherol) and nitric oxide (p = 0.354, 0.103 and 0.060, respectively) were not related to cognitive capacity in older adults. This study concludes that physical activity was associated with Vitamin E, oxidative stress markers, total homocysteine, and cognitive capacity in older adults. Although cognitive capacity was associated with total homocysteine and total antioxidant capacity, it was unrelated to vitamin E levels and nitric oxide in older adults.

scholarly journals Biochemical criteria for the development mechanisms of various reproduction disorders in dairy cows

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Inna Ventsova ◽  
VLADIMIR SAFONOV
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Malonic Dialdehyde ◽  
Antioxidant Protection ◽  
Factors Analysis ◽  
Gonadal Dysfunction ◽  
Vitamins E And C ◽  
Endocrine Status ◽  
Nitric Oxide Metabolites ◽  
Uterine Diseases

Abstract. Ventsova I, Safonov V. 2021. Biochemical criteria for the development mechanisms of various reproduction disorders in dairy cows. Biodiversitas 22: 4997-5002. The article presents the evaluation of peroxide, antioxidant, and hormonal conditions of high-producing red-and-white dairy cows in the physiological and pathological course of pregnancy and the postpartum period. The blood concentration of malonic dialdehyde, stable nitric oxide metabolites, S-nitrosothiols, vitamins E and C, carotin, gonadal, corticosteroid, and thyroid hormones, as well as activity of GPx, GR, SOD, catalase, and ceruloplasmin, were estimated to define major disorder-provoking factors. Analysis of the data shows that ketosis-gestosis syndrome during pregnancy, postpartum metritis, and gonadal dysfunction occur mainly because of oxidative stress in the context of unbalanced peroxide responses and antioxidant protection. Levels of malonic dialdehyde compared to healthy animals increased by 42.3%, 75%, 56.6%, respectively, as also enzyme activities of GR by 26%, 68.1%, 30.1% and catalase by 17.3%, 45.1%, and 23.9%, correspondingly. The endocrine status indicators in the animals with ketosis-gestosis syndrome changed as follows: progesterone levels were 29.5% lower in cows, 17?-estradiol and cortisol were 20.8% and 14.7% lower, respectively. In animals with inflammatory uterine diseases and depressing reproductive glands, progesterone level was 2 and 3 times lower than in healthy animals, the content of cortisol was 17.6% and 25.1% lower, and testosterone decreased by 21.4% and 75.1%, respectively.

253 OXIDATIVE STRESS MAY IMPAIR OOCYTE QUALITY IN DAIRY COWS OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE WITH A REDUCED ANTRAL FOLLICLE COUNT

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 274 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Tessaro ◽  
F. Franciosi ◽  
V. Lodde ◽  
D. Corbani ◽  
A. M. Luciano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Antral Follicle ◽  
Oocyte Quality ◽  
Antral Follicle Count ◽  
Oxide System ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Developmental Competence ◽  
Mitochondrial Activity

In dairy cattle, oocytes isolated from ovaries with a reduced antral follicle count (AFC) have a low embryonic developmental competence. This may be related to oxidative stress, as indicated by our recent finding that ovaries with reduced AFC show a defective endothelial nitric oxide synthase/nitric oxide system. To further test this hypothesis, we evaluated whether the poor developmental competence of these oocytes was possibly due 1) to an imbalance of the reduced glutathione (GSH) system, because GSH is the major antioxidant compound stored within the oocyte and protects the zygote and early embryos from oxidative damage, and 2) to reduced mitochondrial activity. Ovaries were obtained from the abattoir, and oocytes were collected from ovaries with reduced AFC, with fewer than 10 follicles of 2 to 6 mm in diameter, and aged-matched controls, with more than 10 follicles of 2 to 6 mm in diameter. Oocyte GSH content was evaluated using the 5,5′-dithio-bis(2-nitrobenzoic acid)-GSH reductase recycling micro-GSH assay before and after in vitro maturation (IVM) in the presence or absence of 100 µM cysteamine, a GSH precursor. At the same time the developmental competence after IVF was assessed. Moreover, the mitochondrial activity during IVM was evaluated in additional oocytes from the two ovarian categories by specific MitoTracker dyes (MitoTracker FM Green and MitoTracker Orange CMTMRos, Invitrogen, Carlsbad, CA, USA) and subsequent image analysis (ImageJ software). All data were analysed by ANOVA followed by Fisher’s least significant differences test, and P-values <0.05 were considered significant. Experiments were repeated at least three times. Oocytes isolated from ovaries with a low AFC had a similar GSH content compared with oocytes isolated from control ovaries (n = 65 and 85, respectively; 4.31 ± 0.41 v. 4.51 ± 0.42 pmol oocyte–1). After IVM, oocytes from ovaries with reduced AFC showed a significantly lower GSH content compared with control oocytes (n = 55 and 65, respectively; 4.36 ± 0.31 v. 6.59 ± 0.39 pmol oocyte–1); however, cysteamine supplementation during IVM induced GSH accumulation similar to the control (n = 80 and 85, respectively; 9.88 ± 0.77 v. 10.45 ± 0.88 pmol oocyte–1). It is interesting that the increase in intracellular GSH content significantly improved the developmental competence of oocytes from ovaries with a reduced AFC (n = 196 and 201, respectively; 20.1 ± 2.9% v. 6.2 ± 1.6%), although the blastocyst rate remained lower than the control either with or without cysteamine (n = 218 and 212, respectively; 33.3 ± 3.8% and 34.2 ± 2.4%). Further, immature oocytes from ovaries with a low AFC showed a reduced mitochondrial membrane potential compared with control oocytes (n = 13 and 18, respectively; 1.74 ± 1.19 v. 2.22 ± 1.72, calculated as the ratio between the fluorescence of active and total mitochondria), whereas at the end of IVM, it declined in both categories at a comparable level (n = 17 and 24, respectively; 1.19 ± 0.10 and 1.30 ± 0.06). Our data confirmed the hypothesis that both the GSH imbalance and defective mitochondrial activity contribute to the limited developmental competence of oocytes from ovaries with a reduced AFC. This work was supported by Dote ricerca applicata-FSE, Regione Lombardia, Italy (VL, IT).

scholarly journals Antioxidant Effects of Oleuropein on Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Neuronal Stress- An In Vitro Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Altug Kucukgul ◽  
Mehmet M. Isgor ◽  
Vesile Duzguner ◽  
Meryem N. Atabay ◽  
Azime Kucukgul
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Glioblastoma Cells ◽  
Human Glioblastoma ◽  
Antioxidative Properties ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Human Glioblastoma Cells

Background: Persistent oxidative stress can lead to chronic inflammation and mediate most chronic diseases including neurological disorders. Oleuropein has been shown to be a potent antioxidant molecule in olive oil leaf having antioxidative properties. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effects of oleuropein against oxidative stress in human glioblastoma cells. Methods: Human glioblastoma cells (U87) were pretreated with oleuropein (OP) essential oil 10 µM. After 30 minutes, 100 µM H2O2 was added to the cells for three hours. Cell survival was quantified by colorimetric MTT assay. Glutathione level, total oxidant capacity, total antioxidant capacity and nitric oxide levels were determined by using specific spectrophotometric methods. The relative gene expression level of iNOS was performed by qRT-PCR method. Results: According to viability results, the effective concentration of H2O2 (100µM) significantly decreased cell viability and oleuropein pretreatment significantly prevented the cell losses. Oleuropein regenerated total antioxidant capacity and glutathione levels decreased by H2O2 exposure. In addition, nitric oxide and total oxidant capacity levels were also decreased after administration of oleuropein in treated cells. Conclusion: Oleuropein was found to have potent antioxidative properties in human glioblastoma cells. However, further studies and validations are needed in order to understand the exact neuroprotective mechanism of oleuropein.

Diabetic and Prediabetic Neuropathy

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsay Zilliox ◽  
James W. Russell
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Signaling Pathways ◽  
Metabolic Regulation ◽  
Oxide System ◽  
Antioxidant Defenses ◽  
Metabolic Dysregulation ◽  
Ganglion Neurons ◽  
Oxidative Species ◽  
Nitric Oxide System

Impaired glucose regulation (IGR) constitutes a spectrum of impaired glucose and metabolic regulation that can result in neuropathy. Several different pathways of injury in the diabetic peripheral nervous system that include metabolic dysregulation induced by metabolic syndrome induce oxidative stress, failure of nitric oxide regulation, and dysfunction of certain key signaling pathways. Oxidative stress can directly injure both dorsal route ganglion neurons and axons. Modulation of the nitric oxide system may have detrimental effects on endothelial function and neuronal survival. Reactive oxidative species can alter mitochondrial function, protein and DNA structure, interfere with signaling pathways, and deplete antioxidant defenses. Advanced glycelation end (AGE) products and formation of ROS are activated by and in turn regulate key signal transduction pathways.

Interaction of Pro- and Antioxidant Factors, Nitric Oxide Metabolites in Blood and Gingival Tissues during Experimental Chronic Gastritis and Duodenitis

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 85-88
Author(s):  
Y.G. Romanenko
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Blood Plasma ◽  
Malonic Dialdehyde ◽  
Gingival Tissue ◽  
Antioxidant Protection ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Protein Molecules ◽  
Nitric Oxide Metabolites

The stable metabolites rate of nitric oxide is reduced three times compared with the rate in the group of control animals in homogenates of rats’ gingival tissue with gastritis and duodenitis. Increasing of the catalase rate with simultaneous increasing of lipids and proteins oxidation was accompanied by decreasing activity of superoxide dismutase. Decreasing of the malonic dialdehyde content and indices protein molecules fragmentation in the blood plasma with simultaneous increasing of catalase and nitric oxide metabolites levels indicates the leading role of nitric oxide in antioxidant protection of the organism in conditions of disease.

Urinary Nitric Oxide Metabolites and Lipid Peroxidation By-Products in Migraine

Cephalalgia ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Ciancarelli ◽  
MG Tozzi-Ciancarelli ◽  
C Di Massimo ◽  
C Marini ◽  
A Carolei
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Migraine Attack ◽  
Superoxide Anion ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances ◽  
Flow Changes ◽  
Nitric Oxide Metabolites ◽  
By Products

Enhanced endothelium nitric oxide (NO) and superoxide anion release may cause migraine through related cerebral blood flow changes. Thirty subjects suffering from migraine with and without aura and 20 healthy controls were investigated. Urine samples collected for 24 h during and after the migraine attack, and during the headache-free period, were assayed for urinary NO stable metabolites (NOx) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS). During the headache-free period urinary NOx and TBARS levels were higher in migraine sufferers than in controls (NOx 0.77 ± 0.14 vs. 0.28 ± 0.15 mmol/mmol creatinine, P < 0.05; TBARS 0.40 ± 0.19 vs. 0.26 ± 0.13 μmol/mol creatinine, P < 0.05). Also, NOx excretion was higher during the headache-free period than during or after the migraine attack ( P < 0.05). Urinary TBARS were increased during the attack with respect to the headache-free period ( P < 0.05). No differences were observed in the same parameters between sufferers of migraine with and without aura. Urinary NOx and TBARS might be promising as markers of their systemic levels to evaluate the increased vulnerability to oxidative stress in migraine sufferers.

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