scholarly journals Ovothiol-A Isolated from Sea Urchin Eggs Suppress Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Dyslipidemia Resulted in Restoration of Liver Activity in Cholestatic Rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 8152-8162
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Sea Urchin ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Thiol Group ◽  
Imidazole Ring ◽  
Hepatocellular Injury ◽  
Oxidative Stress Biomarkers ◽  
Liver Functions

Cholestasis is dropping in bile flow, leading to the intrahepatic bulk of bile acids and other poisonous compounds with the progression of liver pathology, including hepatocellular injury and fibrosis. Ovothiols extracted from sea urchin display unusual antioxidant properties due to the peculiar position of the thiol group on the imidazole ring of histidine. The present study aims to evaluate the anti-fibrotic effect of Ovothiol-A in rats. 28 rats were allocated randomly into 4 groups: Sham, BDL, and BDL + Ovothiol A (500 mg/kg). All rats were treated for 7 days. Oxidative stress biomarkers, liver functions, lipid profile, and histology were all examined. The results revealed that BDL operation induced oxidative stress in rats, which negatively impacted liver functions, as confirmed by the histopathological examination. Ovothiol-A has been shown to lower oxidative stress and enhance lipid profile, resulting in considerable improvements in most biochemical markers. Also, histopathological examination showed an improvement in the liver architecture of the treated group compared to the BDL group. Ovothiol-A protects the liver against toxicity results from cholestasis in rats.

Evaluation of the Potential Cardioprotective Activity of Some Saudi Plants against Doxorubicin Toxicity

2012 ◽  
Vol 67 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 297-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osama M. Ashour ◽  
Ashraf B. Abdel-Naim ◽  
Hossam M. Abdallah ◽  
Ayman A. Nagy ◽  
Ahmed M. Mohamadin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Serum Markers ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Cordia Myxa

Doxorubicin (DOX) is an anthracycline antibiotic widely used as a chemotherapeutic agent in the treatment of several tumours. However, its cardiac toxicity limits its use at maximum therapeutic doses. Most studies implicated increased oxidative stress as the major determinant of DOX cardiotoxicity. The local Saudi flora is very rich in a variety of plants of quite known folkloric or traditional medicinal uses. Tribulus macropterus Boiss., Olea europaea L. subsp. africana (Mill.) P. S. Green, Tamarix aphylla (L.) H. Karst., Cynomorium coccineum L., Cordia myxa L., Calligonum comosum L’ Hér, and Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal are Saudi plants known to have antioxidant activities. The aim of the current study was to explore the potential protective effects of methanolic extracts of these seven Saudi plants against DOX-induced cardiotoxicity in rats. Two plants showed promising cardioprotective potential in the order Calligonum comosum > Cordia myxa. The two plant extracts showed potent in vitro radical scavenging and antioxidant properties. They significantly protected against DOX-induced alterations in cardiac oxidative stress markers (GSH and MDA) and cardiac serum markers (CK-MB and LDH activities). Additionally, histopathological examination indicated a protection against DOX-induced cardiotoxicity. In conclusion, C. comosum and C. myxa exerted protective activity against DOX-induced cardiotoxicity, which is, at least partly, due to their antioxidant effect

scholarly journals Oxidative Stress, Lipid Profile and Liver Functions in Average Egyptian Long Term Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetate (DMPA) Users

Molecules ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1145-1152 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Faddah ◽  
M. Al-Rehany ◽  
N. Abdel-Hamid ◽  
A. Bakeet
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Liver Functions

scholarly journals Effect of Curcumin on Lipid Profile, Oxidative Stress and Blood Glucose in Experimental Dexamethasone-Induced Diabetes in Rats

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azizollah Pourmahmoudi ◽  
Mohammad Sharif Talebianpoor ◽  
Tahereh Vafaiee Nejad ◽  
Mahnaz Mozafari ◽  
Mohammad Shafee Talebianpoor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Serum Triglyceride ◽  
Experimental Models ◽  
Diabetic Group ◽  
Daily Injection ◽  
Control Group

Background: The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of curcumin as a flavonoid antioxidant on serum lipid profile, oxidative stress, and blood glucose in experimental models of type 2 diabetes (DM2). Methods: Subcutaneous daily injection of dexamethasone (5 mg/kg/day) for a month was performed to induce DM2. For this purpose, 28 adult male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: healthy control group received dexamethasone carrier containing normal saline + ethanol 4% , diabetic control group took 5 mg/kg/day dexamethasone, diabetic group 1 underwent the treatment with 50 mg/kg/day curcumin, and diabetic group 2 underwent treatment with 100 mg/kg/day curcumin. Seven days after dexamethasone injection, curcumin (50 and 100 mg/kg/day) was administrated intraperitoneally for 23 days. At the end of one month, the fasting blood sugar (FBS) level was measured and recorded by glucometer. Later, after a 30-day period, the animals were anesthetized with ether and their blood samples were collected from the heart puncture to measure their serum triglyceride (TG), high density lipoprotein cholrsterol (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and malondialdehyde (MDA). Results: The findings showed that curcumin could decrease FBS (P < 0.05), LDL-C (P < 0.01), TG (P < 0.001), and MDA (P < 0.001) and increase HDL-C (P < 0.001)  at the end of 30 days. Conclusion: These effects of curcumin can be mediated by increasing either the pancreatic secretion of insulin or releasing from insulin bonds as well as enhancing insulin receptor sensitivity. Moreover, it may prevent the glucose absorption, reduce the activity of 3-hydroxy- 3-methyl glutaryl- CoA reductase (HMG-CoA), or improve the function of liver and pancreas through potent antioxidant properties.

The effects of CeO2 nanoparticle (CeNPs) on oxidative stress biomarkers of rat liver mitochondria: In vitro study ‏

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Pourjafar ◽  
Sara Malih ◽  
Akram Ranjbar
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Rat Liver ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Liver Mitochondria ◽  
Rat Liver Mitochondria ◽  
Oxidative Stress Biomarkers ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Stress Biomarkers

: In recent years, the applications of nanoparticles have received a great attention due to their industrial and biomedical applications, while their beneficial effects suffer from controversial results at clinical stages. In the current study, cytotoxicity of cerium oxide (CeNP) nanoparticles (100 nm) were evaluated using mitochondria derived from wistar rat's liver. Isolated mitochondria from rat’s liver were divided into 7 groups including group 1 as control and group 2 to 7 as treatment group with different doses of CeNP (5, 10, 50, 100, 250 and 500mg/ml, respectively), for 24,48 and 72 hours. After exposure, oxidative stress biomarkers such as total ‎antioxidant capacity (TAC), lipid peroxidation (LPO), total thiol groups (TTG), catalase activity (CAT) and mitochondrial viability, were determined in isolated rat liver mitochondria. Results have shown that CeNPs increase TAC, TTG, CAT, LPO and viability of mitochondria in various exposure times and confirm antioxidant properties of CeNPs in mithocondria while mitochondria is a main source for the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS).

In Vitroandin VivoAntioxidant Activity of Alfalfa (Medicago sativaL.) on Carbon Tetrachloride Intoxicated Rats

2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (04) ◽  
pp. 779-793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed S. Al-Dosari
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Carbon Tetrachloride ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Test Substance ◽  
Protein Sulfhydryl ◽  
Serum Transaminases

The present study was conducted to determine whether lyophilized aqueous extract of alfalfa, or Medicago sativa L. could exert antioxidant activity against carbon tetrachloride-induced oxidative stress and liver injury in rats. The hepatoprotective activity of alfalfa extract was determined by assessing the levels of serum transaminases, ALP, bilirubin and lipid profile. Further, the effect of the test substance on malondialdehyde (MDA), an end product of lipid peroxidation; antioxidant liver enzyme non-protein sulfhydryl (NP-SH); and total protein (TP) were also studied. Serum transaminase, ALP, bilirubin level, lipid profile and liver MDA were significantly elevated and the antioxidant status in liver NP-SH and TP contents were declined in animals treated with CCl4alone. Pretreatment with alfalfa and silymarin for three weeks prior to the administration of CCl4significantly prevented the increase in the serum levels of hepatic marker, LDL, VLDL levels enzymes and reduced oxidative stress indicated by elevated NP-SH and TP concentration. The histopathological examination of the livers also showed that the alfalfa extract reduced the incidence of liver lesions induced by CCl4. The in vitro antioxidant assessment of alfalfa extract on DPPH and carotene-linoleic assays demonstrated a moderate antioxidant potential. Results suggest that the alfalfa extract possesses hepatoprotective and antioxidative stress properties possibly through its antioxidant phytochemical constituents and substantiates its use in various liver disorders as a hepatoprotector.

Anti-ulcerogenic effect of the methanol extract of Chasmanthera dependens (Hochst) stem on male Wistar rats

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 377-383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Abiola Tijani ◽  
Samuel B. Olaleye ◽  
Ebenezer O. Farombi
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Gastric Ulcer ◽  
Gastric Mucosa ◽  
Antioxidant System ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Standard Drug

AbstractBackgroundOxidative stress and free radical-mediated processes have been implicated in the pathogenesis of indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer. This study investigated the ability of the methanol extract ofChasmanthera dependensto protect the gastric mucosal from oxidative damage induced by oral administration of indomethacin in rats.MethodsTheC. dependensstems were chopped into pieces, air-dried, and pulverized into powder. One kilogram of the powder was macerated in 1 L of methanol for 72 h. The mixture was filtered and evaporated using rotatory evaporator to obtain the extract ofC. dependens. Adult male rats were divided into eight groups of six animals per group and were pretreated orally with the methanol extract ofC. dependens(200, 400, and 800 mg/kg) or cimetidine (CIM), a standard drug (50 mg/kg), for 7 days. Gastric ulcer was induced orally with indomethacin. Ulcerogenic parameters, oxidative stress indices, and histopathological examination of the stomach were assessed to monitor the gastroprotective potential ofC. dependensstem.ResultsIndomethacin caused severe gastric mucosa damage and significant reduction in the gastric mucosa antioxidant system with concomitant increase in the level of lipid peroxidation. Pretreatment with the methanol extract ofC. dependensor CIM significantly reduced the formation of ulcer at the different doses administered. Similarly, pretreatments with the extract or CIM improved the antioxidant system, decreased acid output, lipid peroxidation, and improved the architecture of the gastric mucosa in ulcerated rats.ConclusionsThe results show the gastroprotective effect of the methanolic extract ofC. dependens, which may be attributed to its antioxidant properties.

scholarly journals Phenolic Acids (Gallic and Tannic Acids) Modulate Antioxidant Status and Cisplatin Induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seun F. Akomolafe ◽  
Ayodele J. Akinyemi ◽  
Scholarstical O. Anadozie
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Gallic Acid ◽  
Tannic Acid ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Kidney Tissue ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Preventive Strategy ◽  
Oxidative Stress Biomarkers

Cisplatin (cis-diamminedichloroplatinum (II) or CDDP), used in the treatment of many solid-tissue cancers, has its chief side-effect in nephrotoxicity. Hence, this study sought to investigate and compare the protective effect of gallic acid (GA) and tannic acid (TA) against cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity in rats. The rats were given a prophylactic treatment of GA and TA orally at a dose of 20 and 40 mg/kg body weight for 7 consecutive days before the administration of a single intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection of cisplatin (CP) at 7.5 mg/kg bwt. The protective effects of both GA and TA on CP induced nephrotoxicity were investigated by assaying renal function, oxidative stress biomarkers, and histopathological examination of kidney architecture. A single dose of cisplatin (7.5 mg/kg bwt) injected i.p. caused a significant increase in some biomarkers of renal function (creatinine, uric acid, and urea levels), with a marked elevation in malondialdehyde (MDA) content accompanied by a significant (P<0.05) decrease in reduced glutathione (GSH) content (103.27%) of kidney tissue as compared to control group. Furthermore, a significant (P<0.05) reduction in kidney antioxidant enzymes (SOD, catalase, GPx, and GST) activity was observed. However, pretreatment with oral administration of tannic acid and gallic acid at a dose of 20 and 40 mg/kg body weight, respectively, for 7 days prior to cisplatin administration reduced histological renal damage and suppressed the generation of ROS, lipid peroxidation, and oxidative stress in kidney tissues. These results indicate that both gallic and tannic acids could serve as a preventive strategy against cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity.

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