scholarly journals Protective effect of Urtica dioica in liver and kidney damages induce by ethylene glycol in rabbits: A histopathological study

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-170
Author(s):  
Muataz A. Al-Akash ◽  
Haitham A. Rajab ◽  
Ibtisam N. Al-Assaf
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asmae Elghouizi ◽  
Noori Al-Waili ◽  
Nawal Elmenyiy ◽  
Salma Elfetri ◽  
Abderrazak Aboulghazi ◽  
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Abstract Oxidative stress plays a role in hyperoxaluria-induced kidney injury and crystallization. Bee pollen is a hive product with a high content of antioxidants. The antioxidant content and protective effect of bee pollen extract (BPE) against ethylene glycol (EG) induced crystalluria and acute kidney injury (AKI) were investigated. Ten groups of male Wistar rats were treated with EG, cystone (500 mg/kg) or BPE at doses 100, 250, and 500 mg/ kg. On day 30, blood and urine samples were collected for analysis. Kidneys were removed for histopathological study. The antioxidant activity of BPE was assessed, and its total phenols and flavonoids were determined. EG significantly increased urine pH, volume, calcium, phosphorus, uric acid, and protein, and blood urea, creatinine, and liver enzymes (P<0.05). It decreased creatinine clearance and urine magnesium and caused crystalluria. Treatment with BPE or cystone mitigates EG's effect; BPE was more potent than cystone (P<0.05). BPE increases urine volume, sodium, and magnesium compared to the control and EG treated groups. BPE reduces proteinuria and prevents AKI, crystalluria, liver injury, and histopathological changes in the kidney tissue caused by EG. BPE might have a protective effect against EG-induced AKI, crystalluria, and proteinuria, and stone deposition, most likely by its antioxidant content and activity.


2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (9) ◽  
pp. 2006-2009
Author(s):  
Marioara Nicula ◽  
Nicolae Pacala ◽  
Isidora Radulov ◽  
Mirela Ahmadi ◽  
Dorel Dronca ◽  
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In living organisms lead is classified as potential toxic metal, and in high concentration can produce intoxication with the alteration of some vital organs, especially liver and kidney. In aquatic environment lead can be absorbed by fishes and other organisms, with different distribution in various tissues. Our aim of experiment was to verify and demonstrate the protective effect of lyophilized garlic and chlorella against bioaccumulation of lead in fishes living in aquatic environment deliberated polluted with lead. Thus, lyophilized garlic and chlorella administrated as supplements in fodder for fishes (Carassius gibelio) diminished the antagonistic effect of lead against zinc in all tested tissues: liver, kidney, heart, brain, ovary, testis, muscles myotome � epaxial, skin � with scales, gills, and intestine.


2010 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 1013-1018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalyani Divakar ◽  
A.T. Pawar ◽  
S.B. Chandrasekhar ◽  
S.B. Dighe ◽  
Goli Divakar

Drug Research ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (10) ◽  
pp. 553-559
Author(s):  
Golbahar Saeedi ◽  
Fereshteh Jeivad ◽  
Mohammadhadi Goharbari ◽  
Gholamreza Gheshlaghi ◽  
Omid Sabzevari

Abstract Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) is one the most prevalent disease worldwide which characterized by fat accumulation in liver with no established efficient therapy. We designed this study to investigate protective and therapeutic effect of Crataegus oxyacantha L. (C. oxyacantha) on NAFLD induced by high fat diet in rat models. Methods NAFLD was induced by High Fat Diet+fructose (HFD), 45 Wistar rats were divided to 8 groups including control, HFD, HFD+diet change, HFD+diet change+C. oxyacantha 20 mg/kg, co treatment of HFD+C. oxyacantha 10, 20 and 40 mg/kg, and normal diet+C. oxyacantha 40 mg. C. oxyacantha was administered orally. Effectiveness of the C. oxyacantha was assessed through measuring the biochemical factors, and oxidative stress marker (FRAP, GSH, and MDA). Histopathological study was performed using H & E staining. Results The diet change from high fat to low fat ameliorated liver damage. However, consumption of C. oxyacantha (10 & 20 mg/kg) caused significant reduction in the level of all examined liver biomarkers specially LDH, that showed C. oxyacantha can restore the hepatocyte damage due to HFD. The C. oxyacantha showed a protective effect which was more prominent in the animals treated with the 20 mg/kg C. oxyacantha. The administration of C. oxyacantha caused increased antioxidant status (GSH and FRAP levels) and decreased lipid peroxidation in treated animals. Major Conclusion Accordingly, C. oxyacantha have both therapeutic and protective effect for NAFLD and may be a potential candidate for further assessments in clinical studies.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Hakimizadeh ◽  
Ayat Kaeidi ◽  
Mohammadreza Rahmani ◽  
Mohammad Allahtavakoli ◽  
Jalal Hassanshahi

Abstract Purpose: Calcium dobesilate (CaD) has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, the protective effects of CaD against hepatorenal damage induced by CCL4 in male mice were evaluated. Methods: Thirty male mice randomly were divided into five groups: Control, CaD 100 mg/kg, CCL4, CCL4+CaD 50 mg/kg, and CCL4+CaD 100 mg/kg. Drugs were administered orally once a day for 4-weeks. The liver and kidney indices (serum creatinine, blood urine nitrogen, alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase levels) were determined. Also, hepatic and renal tissue oxidant/antioxidant markers (glutathione peroxidase, malondialdehyde, total antioxidant capacity, and superoxide dismutase) were measured. Cleaved caspase-3, Bax, and Bcl-2 protein levels were measured by immunoblotting method. The liver and kidney histopathological changes were evaluated by H&E staining.Results: CCL4 induces significant oxidative stress in the kidney and liver that was concomitant with functional and histopathological abnormalities in these organs in the CCL4 group versus the control (P<0.05). CaD could significantly improve the histopathological change in the liver and kidney tissues of CCL4+CaD 100 mg/kg mice versus the CCL4 group (P<0.05). In addition, CaD attenuated apoptosis in the liver and kidney tissues (P<0.05).Conclusion: The protective effect of CaD may be related to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.


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