scholarly journals Pomegranate Seed Extract: A Strong Antioxidant against Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Induced Oxidative Stress in Albino Wistar Rats

2021 ◽  
pp. 50-60
Author(s):  
U. A. Obisike ◽  
N. Boisa ◽  
E. O. Nwachuku
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Stress Indices ◽  
Ethanolic Extracts ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Pomegranate Seed ◽  
Oxidant Status ◽  
Benign Prostate

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the antioxidant properties of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Punica granatum (Pomegranate) seed in testosterone induced benign prostate hyperplastic albino Wistar rats. Study design: This study is an interventional study. Place and Duration of Study: The experimental aspect of this study was conducted at the animal house, Department of Pharmacology, University of Port Harcourt between April and September, 2019. Methodology: Seventy (70) adult albino male wistar rats were used for this study. They were divided into 12 groups of 5 rats each and fed with commercial rat diet and clean drinking water. Aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Punica granatum seed were prepared using the maceration method. Benign Prostate Hyperplasia was induced in rats after they submitted to bilateral orchiectomy by daily injections of testosterone propionate (TP) (4 mg/kg b.wt.sc). Rats were treated with 500 or 1500 mg/kg b.wt. of aqueous or ethanoI extracts of Punica granatum seed, dutasteride or in combination. Administration of extracts was done by gavage. Plasma total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS), superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, were analyzed using sandwich ELISA Kits by Shanghai Korain Biotech Co., Ltd, China, while oxidative stress indices (OSI) were calculated. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 22.0 of Windows Stat Pac and p values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: The results showed that the mean TOS, TAS, SOD and OSI for the rats in the normal control group were 1.66±0.2U/ml, 2.71±0.25U/ml, 41.8±2.9pg/ml and 0.62±0.10 respectively. After BPH induction (group 2), the values were 3.25±0.5U/ml,1.17±0.14U/ml, 23.38±2.09 pg/ml and 2.81±0.60pg/ml respectively. There were significant decreases for TOS and OSI, and significant increases for TAS and SOD when the rats where treated with lower and higher doses of both aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Punica granatum and Dutasteride. Conclusion: In conclusion, both doses of Punica granatum seed for ethanolic and aqueous extracts individually and in combination and with dutasteride markedly reduced total oxidant status, oxidative stress indices and improved the activities of antioxidant parameters like superoxide dismutase and total antioxidant status.

Association between calcitriol and paricalcitol with oxidative stress in patients with hemodialysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Hasan Haci Yeter ◽  
Berfu Korucu ◽  
Elif Burcu Bali ◽  
Ulver Derici
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Antioxidant Status ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Total Oxidant Status ◽  
Vitamin D Analog ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Oxidant Status ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Abstract. Background: The pathophysiological basis of chronic kidney disease and its complications, including cardiovascular disease, are associated with chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. We investigated the effects of active vitamin D (calcitriol) and synthetic vitamin D analog (paricalcitol) on oxidative stress in hemodialysis patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study was composed of 83 patients with a minimum hemodialysis vintage of one year. Patients with a history of any infection, malignancy, and chronic inflammatory disease were excluded. Oxidative markers (total oxidant and antioxidant status) and inflammation markers (C-reactive protein and interleukin-6) were analyzed. Results: A total of 47% (39/83) patients were using active or analog vitamin D. Total antioxidant status was significantly higher in patients with using active or analog vitamin D than those who did not use (p = 0.006). Whereas, total oxidant status and oxidative stress index were significantly higher in patients with not using vitamin D when compared with the patients who were using vitamin D preparation (p = 0.005 and p = 0.004, respectively). On the other hand, total antioxidant status, total oxidant status, and oxidative stress index were similar between patients who used active vitamin D or vitamin D analog (p = 0.6; p = 0.4 and p = 0.7, respectively). Conclusion: The use of active or selective vitamin D analog in these patients decreases total oxidant status and increases total antioxidant status. Also, paricalcitol is as effective as calcitriol in decreasing total oxidant status and increasing total antioxidant status in patients with chronic kidney disease.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Oxidative Stress Parameters and Cystatin C Levels in Patients With Severe Preeclampsia

Medicina ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saban Yalcin ◽  
Turgay Ulas ◽  
Mehmet Eren ◽  
Harun Aydogan ◽  
Aysun Camuzcuoglu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Cystatin C ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Oxidative Stress Index ◽  
Oxidative Stress Parameters ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Oxidant Status ◽  
Group 1

Background and Objective. Oxidative stress is believed to play a role in the development of preeclampsia (PE). It is known that an increased cystatin C level is also associated with PE. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between oxidative stress parameters and cystatin C levels in patients with severe PE. Material and Methods. Forty-four patients with severe PE and 40 healthy pregnant women were recruited for the study. All study subjects were divided into 2 groups: group 1 (n=44) consisted of patients with severe PE, and group 2 (n=40) included healthy pregnant subjects. Blood samples were obtained from all subjects in order to measure the cystatin C level, total antioxidant status, and total oxidant status. The oxidative stress index was calculated. Results. The group 1 had significantly higher cystatin C, total oxidant status, oxidative stress index levels and lower total antioxidant status level as compared with the group 2 (P=0.001, P<0.001, P<0.001, P=0.036, respectively). The serum cystatin C level was significantly correlated with the oxidative stress index (r=0.609, P<0.001). Conclusions. The present study demonstrated that both oxidative stress and cystatin C levels were increased in patients with PE, and the increased cystatin C levels seem to be a consequence of oxidative stress. Correspondence to

scholarly journals Önemli Tıbbi Bitkilerden Biri Olan Achillea millefolium L. (Civanperçemi) Bitkisinin Besin Elementi Konsantrasyonları ve Antioksidan Aktivitesi

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 590-594
Author(s):  
Handan Saraç ◽  
Hasan Durukan ◽  
Ahmet Demirbaş
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Achillea Millefolium ◽  
Nutrient Concentrations ◽  
Oxidative Stress Index ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Oxidant Status ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

In this study, it was aimed to determine the nutrient concentrations and antioxidant activity of Achillea millefolium L. (Yarrow), which is known to have medicinal properties. For this purpose, macro and micronutrient concentrations, total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS) and oxidative stress index (OSI) of water extract Yarrow plant, which is known to be collected from Divrigi district in Sivas province, were determined. The results have shown that the yarrow plant is sufficient in terms of some macro and micronutrient concentrations, and the nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca) and magnesium from macro elements, iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn) and copper (Cu) from micro elements concentrations were determined as 1.01% N, 0.63% P, 2.43% K, 2.22% Ca, 0.70% Mg, 360.4 mg kg-1 Fe, 47.6 mg kg-1 Zn, 85.5 mg kg-1 Mn and 28.3 mg kg-1 Cu, respectively. It has been determined that its antioxidant potential is moderate. In addition, the plant’s oxidant capacity and oxidative stress index were found to be low.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Serum Total Oxidant Status, Total Antioxidant Status, and Oxidative Stress Index with Severity Levels of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (F) ◽  
pp. 584-589
Author(s):  
Tri Asih Imro'ati ◽  
Titong Sugihartono ◽  
Budi Widodo ◽  
Eva Pravitasari Nefertiti ◽  
Ivan Rovian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Reflux Disease ◽  
Antioxidant Status ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Total Oxidant Status ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Oxidant Status

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a global health problem in which the prevalence is increasing over periods. This disease is a significant cause of disorders in the upper gastrointestinal tract with very complex pathogenesis. Oxidative stress (OS) due to gastric acid reflux plays a role in the inflammatory response of the esophageal epithelium. Several OS markers have been widely studied and are thought to affect the severity degree of the esophageal mucosa. However, there has been no research on total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS), and OS index (OSI) in the adult with GERD; hence the aim of this review was to determine the association between TOS, serum TAS, and OSI with the GERD degree. A literature review was conducted by searching articles related to the TOS, TAS, OSI, and its correlation with GERD degree on an online database, particularly Pubmed and Google scholar. We conclude that TAS and OSI might influence the severity of GERD; however, further clinical study is needed to prove this theory.

scholarly journals The Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Oxidative Stress during Pneumoperitoneum

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahanur Cekic ◽  
Sukran Geze ◽  
Gulsum Ozkan ◽  
Ahmet Besir ◽  
Mehmet Sonmez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Ischemia Reperfusion ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Antioxidant Defense System ◽  
The Other ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Oxidant Status ◽  
Group D

Purpose. This study was intended to investigate the effect of dexmedetomidine on oxidative stress response in pneumoperitoneum established in rats.Methods. Animals were randomized into three groups, group S: with no pneumoperitoneum, group P: with pneumoperitoneum established, and group D: given 100 mcg intraperitoneal dexmedetomidine 30 min before establishment of pneumoperitoneum. Plasma total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS), and oxidative stress index (OSI) activity were measured 30 min after conclusion of pneumoperitoneum.Results. The mean TOS level was significantly higher in group P than in the other two groups, and the TOS level was significantly higher in group D than in group S (P<0.05). Plasma TAS level was found to be lower in group P than in the other two groups, and the TAS level was lower in group D than in group S (P<0.05). Consequently, the OSI was significantly higher in group P than in groups D and S (P<0.05).Conclusions. Ischemia-reperfusion phenomenon that occurs during pneumoperitoneum causes oxidative stress and consumption of plasma antioxidants. Dexmedetomidine decreases oxidative stress caused by pneumoperitoneum and strengthens the antioxidant defense system.

Oxidative stress increases in carbon monoxide poisoning patients

2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Havva Sahin Kavakli ◽  
Ozcan Erel ◽  
Orhan Delice ◽  
Gizem Gormez ◽  
Semra Isikoglu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Antioxidant Status ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Total Oxidant Status ◽  
Oxidative Stress Parameters ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Oxidant Status

Objective: Carbon monoxide poisoning (COP) is one of the important causes of morbidity and mortality in toxicological cases. In this study, we aimed to find out more about the pathophysiology of COP by investigating the effects of COP on oxidative stress parameters such as total oxidant status (TOS) and total antioxidant status (TAS). Methods: Eighty-eight patients admitted to the emergency department of our hospital with acute COP and 35 healthy adults as control group were included in this study. Blood samples were collected from all COP patients at the time of initial emergency department evaluation to determine the oxidative stress parameters. Then, serum levels of total antioxidant status and total oxidant status levels were measured. Results: A total of 88 patients poisoned by carbon monoxide (CO; mean age 37.1 ± 18.2 years; 54’% women) were enrolled. TOS and carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) levels in COP patients were increased when compared to control group (p = 0.001). TOS, oxidative stress index (OSI) and COHb levels in COP patients were significantly lower after the treatment. (respectively, p = 0.016; p = 0.023; p = 0.001). On the other hand, no statistical differences were observed in TAS levels of study and control group as well as there were no changes with treatment. Conclusion: Measurements of TOS, TAS and OSI levels may be useful markers to find out the pathophsiology of COP.

scholarly journals Occurrence of oxidative stress in sheep during different pregnancy periods

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (52) ◽  
pp. 111-116
Author(s):  
Tamer Tashla ◽  
Milivoje Ćosić ◽  
Vladimir Kurćubić ◽  
Radivoj Prodanović ◽  
Nikola Puvača
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Late Pregnancy ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Productive Performance ◽  
Pregnant Sheep ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Antioxidant Markers ◽  
Oxidant Status ◽  
Late Stages

The objective of this paper was to evaluate oxidative stress during different pregnancy stages in Lohi sheep reared in Libya. Investigations were carried out on Lohi sheep between 1.5 and 5 years of age. A total of 40 sheep were sub-grouped into various stages of pregnancy along with non-pregnant controls as follows: non-pregnant (n=10), early pregnancy (n=10), mid pregnancy (n=10), and late pregnancy (n=10). Blood samples were collected from pregnant sheep and preserved at -20°C and further used for evaluating the concentrations of total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and paraoxonase (PON-1). In pregnant sheep, TAS, TOS, MDA, SOD, CAT, and PON-1 values were significantly (P < 0.05) different. TOS and MDA increased from non-pregnant ewes to early, mid and late stages of pregnancy whereas TAS, SOD, CAT, and PON-1 significantly (P < 0.05) decreased with the progression of pregnancy. The study suggests that the use of oxidant and antioxidant markers along with the blood metabolic profile should be the recommended procedure for monitoring health status during pregnancy to evade reduced productive performance and economic losses.

Normoxic management of cardiopulmonary bypass reduces myocardial oxidative stress in adult patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Perfusion ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 026765912094673
Author(s):  
Ahmet Can Topcu ◽  
Ahmet Bolukcu ◽  
Kamile Ozeren ◽  
Tugba Kavasoglu ◽  
Ilyas Kayacioglu
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Bypass ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass ◽  
Antioxidant Status ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Myocardial Oxidative Stress ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Oxidant Status

Introduction: We aimed to investigate whether normoxic cardiopulmonary bypass would limit myocardial oxidative stress in adults undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. Methods: Patients scheduled to undergo elective isolated on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting were randomized to normoxia and hyperoxia groups. The normoxia group received 35% oxygen during anesthetic induction, 35% during hypothermic bypass, and 45% during rewarming. The hyperoxia group received 70%, 50%, and 70% oxygen, respectively. Coronary sinus blood samples were taken prior to initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass and after reperfusion for myocardial total oxidant and antioxidant status measurements. The primary endpoint was myocardial total oxidant status. Secondary endpoints were myocardial total antioxidant status and length of intensive care unit and hospital stay. Results: Forty-eight patients were included. Twenty-two received normoxic management. Mean ± standard deviation of age was 58 ± 9.07 years. Groups were balanced in terms of demographics, risk factors, and operative data. Myocardial total oxidant status was significantly lower in the normoxia group following reperfusion (p = 0.03). There was no statistically significant difference regarding myocardial total antioxidant status and length of intensive care unit and hospital stay (p = 0.08, p = 0.82, and p = 0.54, respectively). Conclusions: Normoxic cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with reduced myocardial oxidative stress compared to hyperoxic cardiopulmonary bypass in adult coronary artery bypass patients.

scholarly journals Antioxidant and Oxidant Status of Endemic Helleborus vesicarius

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 2008-2010
Author(s):  
Falah Saleh Mohammed ◽  
Gülcan Çınar ◽  
Serap Sahin Yigit ◽  
Hasan Akgül ◽  
Muhittin Dogan
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Antioxidant Status ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Total Oxidant Status ◽  
Oxidative Stress Index ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Oxidant Status ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Plants are important antioxidant sources. In our study, total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS) and oxidative stress index (OSI) of endemic Helleborus vesicarius Aucher ex Boiss.were determined. The aerial parts of the plant samples were dried and extracted with ethanol (EtOH). TAS and TOS values of plant extract were determined using Rel Assay Diagnostics kits. As a result of the studies, the TAS value of H. vesicarius was determined 5.548±0.23, the TOS value was 13.778±0.119 and the OSI value was 0.249±0.009. In this context, the plant has been shown to have significant antioxidant potential.

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