S-allyl Cysteine, a Garlic Compound, Produces an Antidepressant-Like Effect and Exhibits Antioxidant Properties in Mice

Depression is a psychiatric disorder, and oxidative stress is a significant mechanism of damage in this mood disorder. It is characterized by an enhancement of oxidative stress markers and low concentrations of endogenous antioxidants, or antioxidants enzymes. This suggests that antioxidants could have an antidepressant effect. S-allyl cysteine (SAC) is a compound with antioxidant action or free radical scavenger capacity. The purpose of the current research was to evaluate the antidepressant-like effect as well as the antioxidant role of SAC on a preclinical test, using the Porsolt forced swim test (FST). SAC (30, 70, 120, or 250 mg/kg, ip) was administered to male BALB/c mice daily for 17 days, followed by the FST at day 18. Oxidative stress markers (reactive oxygen species, superoxide production, lipid peroxidation, and antioxidant enzymes activities) were analyzed in the midbrain, prefrontal cortex, and hippocampus. SAC (120 mg/kg) attenuated the immobility scores (44%) in the FST, and protection was unrelated to changes in locomotor activity. This antidepressant-like effect was related to decreased oxidative stress, as indicated by lipid peroxidation and manganese-superoxide dismutase (Mn-SOD) activity in the hippocampus. SAC exerts an antidepressant-like effect that correlated, in part, with preventing oxidative damage in hippocampus.

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The subchronic effects of 3,4-methylendioxymethamphetamine on oxidative stress in rat brain

Archives of Biological Sciences ◽

10.2298/abs1403075s ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 66 (3) ◽

pp. 1075-1081

Author(s):

Ivan Simic ◽

Violeta Iric-Cupic ◽

Rada Vucic ◽

Marina Petrovic ◽

Violeta Mladenovic ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Lipid Peroxidation ◽

Rat Brain ◽

Wistar Rats ◽

Superoxide Radical ◽

Reduced Glutathione ◽

Oxidative Stress Markers ◽

Sod Activity ◽

Stress Markers ◽

Male Wistar Rats

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the subchronic effects of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine on several oxidative stress markers: index of lipid peroxidation (ILP), superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, superoxide radical (O2.-) levels, and reduced glutathione (GSH) levels in the frontal cortex, striatum and hippocampus of the rat. The study included 64 male Wistar rats (200-250g). The animals were treated per os with of 5, 10, or 20 mg/kg of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) every day for 15 days. The subchronic administration of MDMA resulted in an increase in ILP, SOD and O2.-, and a decrease in GSH, from which we conclude that oxidative stress was induced in rat brain.

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Carotid intima-media thickness and oxidative stress markers for assessment of atherosclerosis in children with β thalassemia major

Thalassemia Reports ◽

10.4081/thal.2016.4939 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Geetanjali Jindal ◽

Prashant Chavan ◽

Ravinder Kaur ◽

Shivani Jaswal ◽

Kamal Kumar Singhal ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Lipid Peroxidation ◽

Oxidized Ldl ◽

Thalassemia Major ◽

Lipid Peroxidation Product ◽

Oxidative Stress Markers ◽

Lipoprotein A ◽

Stress Markers ◽

Total Antioxidant ◽

Peroxidation Product

The present study evaluates carotid intimamedia thickness (CIMT) in children with β thalassemia major to assess atherosclerosis and its relation to the underlying proposed causative mechanisms via lipid peroxidation product malondialdehyde (MDA), oxidized lowdensity lipoproteins (LDL), total antioxidant level, and lipid profile. A cross sectional study was conducted on 62 children (31 cases and 31 controls). CIMT by high resolution ultrasound and biochemical parameters i.e., total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoproteins, LDL, Oxidized LDL, lipoprotein (a), lipid peroxidation product MDA and total antioxidant were measured in enrolled subjects and compared. In our study, CIMT was significantly increased in β thalassemia major patients’ as compared to healthy controls. Mean CIMT in cases was 0.69±0.11 mm and in controls 0.51±0.07 mm. Mean oxidized LDL (EU/mL) in cases 39.3±34.4 (range 14.4 to 160) was significantly raised (P=0.02, t test) as compared to controls 23.9±13.4 (range 12 to 70). In our study we found MDA levels (nmol/mL) to be increased in β thalassemia patients as compared to controls. Mean MDA was 10.0±3.27 (4.41 to 17.48) in cases while in controls was 6.87±4.55 (1.5 to 17.9). Our study results show CIMT as an early marker of atherogenesis in β thalassemia major. Oxidative stress markers are also increased in β thalassemia major patients and lipoprotein (a) shows a positive correlation with CIMT. The present study points towards various atherogenetic mechanisms in β thalassemia major. 本研究评价β重型地中海贫血患儿颈动脉内膜中层厚度（CIMT），以评估动脉粥样硬化，以及与潜在通过血脂过氧化反应产物丙二醛（MDA）、氧化低密度脂蛋白（LDL）、总抗氧化水平和血脂谱所提出致病机制之间的关系。在62名儿童（31例病例和31例对照）中进行了一项横断面研究。在入组受试者中通过高分辨率超声和生化指标（即总胆固醇、甘油三酯、高密度脂蛋白、LDL、氧化LDL，脂蛋白（a）、血脂过氧化产物MDA和总抗氧化剂）测量CIMT并进行比较。在我们的研究中，CIMT在β重型地中海贫血患者中比健康对照组显著增加。病例组中的平均CIMT为0.69±0.11 mm，对照组0.51±0.07 mm。病例组中平均氧化LDL（EU/mL）为39.3±34.4（从14.4到160的范围）与对照组的23.9±13.4（12至70的范围）相比显著升高（P = 0.02，t检验）。在我们的研究中，我们发现β地中海贫血患者中的MDA水平（nmol/mL）比对照组更高。病例组中的平均MDA为10.0±3.27（4.41至17.48），而对照组为6.87±4.55（1.5到17.9）。我们的研究结果表明，CIMT是β重型地中海贫血动脉粥样硬化的早期标记物。氧化应激标记物在β重型地中海贫血患者中也有增加，脂蛋白（a）显示出与CIMT呈正相关。本研究针对β重型地中海贫血中的各种动脉粥样硬化机制。

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Effects of Advanced Age, Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction and Insulin Dysregulation on Serum Antioxidant Markers in Horses

Antioxidants ◽

10.3390/antiox9050444 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 444

Author(s):

Agnieszka Żak ◽

Natalia Siwińska ◽

Elżbieta Chełmecka ◽

Barbara Bażanów ◽

Ewa Romuk ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Sulfhydryl Group ◽

Study Groups ◽

Total Serum ◽

Pars Intermedia ◽

Oxidative Stress Markers ◽

Sod Activity ◽

Stress Markers ◽

Insulin Dysregulation ◽

The Impact

The study aims to assess the impact of age, pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and insulin dysregulation (ID) in horses on selected oxidative stress markers. The study includes 32 horses, divided into three groups: “young” adult group (aged 8–16 years old) “geriatric” group (aged 18–24 years old) and the “PPID” group (aged 15–31 years old). The PPID group was further divided into two subgroups: PPID ID+ and PPID ID− based on presence or absence of ID. We measured serum antioxidant stress markers in all horses: total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), ceruloplasmin (CER), lipofuscin (LPS), malondialdehyde (MDA) and thiols concentrations (containing sulfhydryl group -SH) as well as enzymatic systems: total superoxide dismutase (SOD), cytoplasmic SOD (CuZnSOD), mitochondrial SOD activity (MnSOD). Total serum thiols were significantly lower in the geriatric group and in the PPID group compared to the young group. The MnSOD concentration was higher in the PPID ID+ group compared to the PPID ID−. LPS and MDA concentrations were lower in the PPID ID+ group compared to the PPID ID− group. In the selected study groups of horses, older age, the presence of PPID and ID in the case of PPID had no effect on the studied oxidative stress markers.

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The Effect of High-Dose Insulin Analog Initiation Therapy on Lipid Peroxidation Products and Oxidative Stress Markers in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity ◽

10.1155/2013/513742 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Hazal Tuzcu ◽

Ibrahim Aslan ◽

Mutay Aslan

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Lipid Peroxidation ◽

Blood Glucose ◽

Glucose Variability ◽

Insulin Analog ◽

High Dose ◽

Oxidative Stress Markers ◽

Insulin Analogs ◽

Stress Markers ◽

Mean Blood Glucose

Effect of high-dose insulin analog initiation therapy was evaluated on lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress markers in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Twenty-four T2DM patients with HbA1c levels above 10% despite ongoing therapy with sulphonylurea and metformin were selected. Former treatment regimen was continued for the first day followed by substitution of sulphonylurea therapy with different insulin analogs. Glycemic profiles were determined over 72 hours by Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS), and blood/urine samples were collected at 24 and 72 hours. Insulin analog plus metformin treatment significantly reduced glucose variability. Plasma and urine lipid peroxidation were markedly decreased following insulin analog plus metformin treatment. No correlation existed between glucose variability and levels of plasma and urine oxidative stress markers. Likewise, changes in mean blood glucose from baseline to end point showed no significant correlation with changes in markers of oxidative stress. On the contrary, decreased levels of oxidative stress markers following treatment with insulin analogs were significantly correlated with mean blood glucose levels. In conclusion, insulin plus metformin resulted in a significant reduction in oxidative stress markers compared with oral hypoglycemic agents alone. Data from this study suggests that insulin analogs irrespective of changes in blood glucose exert inhibitory effects on free radical formation.

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Sulphoraphane Supplementation Ameliorates Behavioural Impairments and Hippocampal Neurodegeneration Induced by Lead Exposure in Adult Wistar Rats

NIgerian Journal of Neuroscience ◽

10.47081/njn2020.11.2/005 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 88-98

Author(s):

Babatunde Ogunlade ◽

◽

Olasumbo Afolayan ◽

Sunday Adelakun ◽

◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Antioxidant Enzymes ◽

Wistar Rats ◽

Neurodegenerative Disorder ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Oxidative Stress Markers ◽

Stress Markers ◽

Pb Exposure ◽

Group B ◽

Behavioural Tests

Lead (Pb) exposure induces oxidative stress causing imbalance in antioxidant enzymes, cognitive impairments and neurodegeneration. This study investigated the neuroprotective and antioxidant properties of sulphoraphane (SFN) on Pb-induced neurotoxicity of adult Wistar rats. Forty animals (150 ± 20 g) were divided into four groups (n=10): Group A received normal saline as placebo; Group B received 50 mg/kg body weight (bw) of Lead only; Group C received a combination of 50 mg/kg bw of Lead and 50 mg/kg bw of SFN; Group D received 50 mg/kg bw of SFN only. All administration was through oral gavages for 28 days; animals underwent behavioural tests (Morris water and Y- mazes); and thereafter sacrificed and brains extracted. Biochemical estimations of antioxidants (superoxide dismutase, reduced glutathione, and catalase), oxidative stress markers (malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, and hydrogen peroxide), neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine) and hippocampal histology were done. The results showed significant increase in escape latency, norepinephrine and oxidative stress markers with concomitant decrease percentage correct alternation, serotonin, dopamine and antioxidant enzymes in Pb exposed rats compared with the control. However, the co-administration of SFN and Pb significantly attenuated Pb neurotoxicity. Sulphoraphane is capable of ameliorating oxidative stress induced neurobehavioural deficits and hippocampal neurochemistry caused by Pb exposure in Alzheimer’s type animal model of neurodegenerative disorder.

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Antioxidant activity of ethanolic extract of three Selaginella species from Java Island, Indonesia

Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity ◽

10.13057/biodiv/d201234 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 20 (12) ◽

Author(s):

M Miftahudin ◽

Rini Hasibuan ◽

Tatik Chikmawati

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Lipid Peroxidation ◽

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Ethanolic Extract ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Sod Activity ◽

Different Doses

Abstract. Miftahudin, Hasibuan RS, Chikmawati T. 2019. Antioxidant activity of ethanolic extract of three Selaginella species from Java Island, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 20: 3715-3722. Three Selaginella species, S. ornata, S. plana, and S. willdenowii, from Java Island, Indonesia, have been known to have antioxidant properties; however, in vivo antioxidant activities of these species have not been reported. This research aimed to evaluate the in vivo antioxidant activity of ethanolic extract of three Selaginella species. The 70% ethanol extract of three Selaginella species at four different doses was administered to mice one day before being treated with oxidative stress. The liver tissue of mice treated with or without oxidative stress was analyzed their lipid peroxidation by measuring MDA concentration and Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) activities. The results showed that there were variations in antioxidant activity among the three Selaginella species. In general, the dose of 0.3 g extract kg-1 BW has been able to reduce lipid peroxidation and increase SOD activity. The administration of S. ornata extract to the mice at 1.2 g extract kg-1 BW reduced the MDA concentration to the lowest level, but the same dose of two other Selaginella extracts caused toxic effects in mice. The antioxidant activities of S. ornata and S. plana were better than that of S. willdenowii extract, and among those species, S. ornata has the best antioxidant activity.

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Curcumin Reduce Sodium Fluoride-Induced Oxidative Stress in Rat Brain

Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia ◽

10.13005/bbra/2609 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 71-77 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nagapuri Kiran Kumar ◽

Mesram Nageshwar ◽

Karnati Pratap Reddy

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Lipid Peroxidation ◽

Oxidative Damage ◽

Oral Administration ◽

Rat Brain ◽

Sodium Fluoride ◽

Oxidative Stress Markers ◽

Stress Markers ◽

The Brain

This study reports the ameliorative role of curcumin against sodium fluoride (NaF) induced oxidative stress in the brain of rats. The rats were divided into control, NaF (20 mg/kg), NaF+Curcumin (20mg/kg) and Curcumin (20mg/kg) groups respectively and treated at everyday interval for 60 consecutive days. Oxidative stress markers in the brain were measured at 60th day. NaF treatment significantly increased LPO content, but decreased the level of GSH and activities of SOD, GPx, and CAT the brain of rats in comparison to the control rats. Oral administration of curcumin to fluoride exposed rats significantly reversed the content of lipid peroxidation, as well as enhanced the level of GSH and SOD, GPx and CAT activities to normal compared to NaF exposed rats. Thus, curcumin showed the potential to prevent sodium fluoride induced oxidative damage in the brain of rats and curcumin may be useful agents against neurodegeneration in the brain.

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Increased Oxidative Stress in the Prefrontal Cortex as a Shared Feature of Depressive- and PTSD-Like Syndromes: Effects of a Standardized Herbal Antioxidant

Frontiers in Nutrition ◽

10.3389/fnut.2021.661455 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Author(s):

Johannes de Munter ◽

Dmitrii Pavlov ◽

Anna Gorlova ◽

Michael Sicker ◽

Andrey Proshin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Prefrontal Cortex ◽

Low Income ◽

Forced Swim Test ◽

Psychological Trauma ◽

Protein Carbonyl ◽

Low Income Countries ◽

Oxidative Stress Markers ◽

Stress Markers ◽

Gene And Protein Expression

Major depression (MD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) share common brain mechanisms and treatment strategies. Nowadays, the dramatically developing COVID-19 situation unavoidably results in stress, psychological trauma, and high incidence of MD and PTSD. Hence, the importance of the development of new treatments for these disorders cannot be overstated. Herbal medicine appears to be an effective and safe treatment with fewer side effects than classic pharmaca and that is affordable in low-income countries. Currently, oxidative stress and neuroinflammation attract increasing attention as important mechanisms of MD and PTSD. We investigated the effects of a standardized herbal cocktail (SHC), an extract of clove, bell pepper, basil, pomegranate, nettle, and other plants, that was designed as an antioxidant treatment in mouse models of MD and PTSD. In the MD model of “emotional” ultrasound stress (US), mice were subjected to ultrasound frequencies of 16–20 kHz, mimicking rodent sounds of anxiety/despair and “neutral” frequencies of 25–45 kHz, for three weeks and concomitantly treated with SHC. US-exposed mice showed elevated concentrations of oxidative stress markers malondialdehyde and protein carbonyl, increased gene and protein expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6 and other molecular changes in the prefrontal cortex as well as weight loss, helplessness, anxiety-like behavior, and neophobia that were ameliorated by the SHC treatment. In the PTSD model of the modified forced swim test (modFST), in which a 2-day swim is followed by an additional swim on day 5, mice were pretreated with SHC for 16 days. Increases in the floating behavior and oxidative stress markers malondialdehyde and protein carbonyl in the prefrontal cortex of modFST-mice were prevented by the administration of SHC. Chromatography mass spectrometry revealed bioactive constituents of SHC, including D-ribofuranose, beta-D-lactose, malic, glyceric, and citric acids that can modulate oxidative stress, immunity, and gut and microbiome functions and, thus, are likely to be active antistress elements underlying the beneficial effects of SHC. Significant correlations of malondialdehyde concentration in the prefrontal cortex with altered measures of behavioral despair and anxiety-like behavior suggest that the accumulation of oxidative stress markers are a common biological feature of MD and PTSD that can be equally effectively targeted therapeutically with antioxidant therapy, such as the SHC investigated here.

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CORRELATION OF SERUM ALBUMIN AND CREATININE WITH OXIDATIVE STRESS MARKERS IN PATIENTS HAVING NEPHROTIC SYNDROME

International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.22159/ijpps.2021v13i12.42931 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 20-24

Author(s):

GLORY S. PARMAR ◽

KINNARI N. MISTRY ◽

SISHIR GANG

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Nephrotic Syndrome ◽

Correlation Analysis ◽

Serum Albumin ◽

Oxidative Stress Markers ◽

Indian Children ◽

Sod Activity ◽

Stress Markers ◽

Treatment And Prevention ◽

The Relationship

Objective: Children with nephrotic syndrome (NS) have a stressful condition, and oxidative damage may impair their treatment response. This study aims to gain a better understanding of the relationship between oxidative stress and NS to lay the basis for further research into improved diagnostic options, treatment, and prevention of the disease. Methods: We took a blood sample from 100 Indian patients aged 2-14 y. Each patient was tested for oxidative stress. The buege method was used to assess MDA levels in patients. The pyrogallol method was used to measure SOD activity in blood serum, and the jollow method was used to measure glutathione levels. Results: The levels of oxidative stress markers (MDA, SOD, and GSH) were compared between NS patients and the control. SOD and GSH concentrations were significantly decreased in the NS group when compared to the control. In contrast, MDA level was significantly higher in the NS group than in the control. In the correlation analysis, we found that the serum SOD activity was significantly positively correlated with serum albumin and creatinine level in patients with NS. Thus, oxidative stress in children with NS is indicated by reduced antioxidant potential because of low albumin. Therefore, it is thought that oxidative stress is implicated in the development of NS in Indian children. Conclusion: We concluded that oxidative stress was intensified in children with NS due to decreased antioxidant levels caused by hypoalbuminemia.

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Pleiotropic roles of melatonin against oxidative stress mediated tissue injury in the gastrointestinal tract: An overview

Melatonin Research ◽

10.32794/mr11250027 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 158-184 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Palash K Pal ◽

Bharati Bhattacharjee ◽

Aindrila Chattopadhyay ◽

Debasish Bandyopadhyay

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Molecular Mechanisms ◽

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Tissue Injury ◽

Ischemia Reperfusion ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Free Radical Scavenger ◽

Radical Scavenger ◽

Gi Tract ◽

Pathological Conditions

The excessive production of free radicals and/or reactive oxygen species (ROS) in gastrointestinal (GI) tract leads to oxidative damages in GI tissues with development of varied pathological conditions and clinical symptoms. Many endogenous as well as exogenous factors are involved in such pathogenesis, herein, focus was given to the factors of metal toxicity, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), ischemia-reperfusion, consumption of high fat diet and alcohol, and different pathological conditions and diseases. Since ROS is more or less involved in the GI damages caused by these factors, therefore attempts have been made to develop appropriate therapeutic agents that possess antioxidant properties. Being a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger, melatonin was suggested as a potent therapeutic answer to these GI damages. The discovery of different binding sites and receptors of melatonin in the GI tissues further proves its local actions to protect these tissues from oxidative stress. In the review, we attempt to try our best to summarize the current developments regarding the GI injuries caused by oxidative stress and the potential beneficial effects of melatonin on these injuries. The important molecular mechanisms associated with these changes were also highlighted in the discussion. We hope that this review will provide valuable information to consider melatonin as a suitable molecule used for GI tract protection.

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