1) The study assessed the effects of lead exposure and quercetin supplementation on testicular damage in rats.
2) Rats exposed to lead showed decreased sex hormones, antioxidants, and sperm quality while oxidative stress increased.
3) Rats given both lead and quercetin showed reduced oxidative stress, restored hormone and antioxidant levels, and improved sperm quality compared to rats given only lead. Quercetin thus showed potential to ameliorate testicular damage from lead exposure.
Does allicin combined with vitamin B-complex have superior potentials than α-...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
Background: The current article aims to explore the protective potentials of α-tocopherol
alone and the combination of allicin and vitamin B-complex against lead-acetate
neurotoxicity on the cerebellar cortex.
Materials and methods: Forty rats were divided into four groups (n=10). Group 1 was the
control group. Group 2 received 10 mg/kg body weight (BW) of lead acetate. Group 3 was
exposed to 10 mg/kg BW of lead acetate plus a combination of allicin (100 mg/kg BW)
and vit. B-complex (40 mg/kg BW). Group 4 was administered lead acetate (10 mg/kg
BW) and α-tocopherol (100 mg/kg BW). The animals received treatment for sixty days by
oral gavage. All the groups were studied ultrastructurally and immunohistochemically with
glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP).
Results: The affected groups revealed shrunken and degenerated Purkinje cells with
irregular nuclei. The cytoplasm comprised several lysosomes, unhealthy mitochondria, and
dilated Golgi saccules. The myelinated nerve fibers demonstrated breaking of the myelin
sheaths, apparent vacuoles, and broad axonal spaces. Immunohistochemically, there was a
tremendous surge in GFAP-positive astrocytes in the lead acetate-treated group. These
histological and ultrastructural variations were ameliorated by the administration of α-
tocopherol and the combination of allicin and vit. B complex. Moreover, an apparent
decrease in the number of GFAP-positive astrocytes was obvious in the protected groups.
Conclusions: Although both α-tocopherol and the combination of allicin and vit. Bcomplex can be used as possible adjuvant therapies to ameliorate nervous system ailments
attributable to lead acetate, α-tocopherol showed more protective potential.
Key words: Allicin, Purkinje cells, Astrocytes, GFAP, Oligodendrocyte, Myelin Figure
In Vitro Cell Tests for Functional FoodInstitut Kurz
The relationship between the food we eat and our health is
clear. In the constant search for healthier foods rich in
bioactive compounds that promote health and healthy
ageing, a wide variety of functional foods have appeared on
the market.
To know the real function of these functional foods
in our body, it is necessary to carry out different types of in
vitro cell tests.
Institut Kurz specializes in conducting in vitro cell tests for functional foods.
Contact us for more information:
info@institut-kurz.com
https://www.institut-kurz.com/
Prophylactic role of coenzyme Q10 and Cynara scolymus L on doxorubicin-indu...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
Objective: The study aims to evaluate the protective effects of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and Cynara scolymus L (CS) on doxorubicin (dox)-induced toxicity.
Materials and Methods: Sixty male rats were divided into six groups. Group 1 as a control. Group 2 received dox (10 mg/kg) intraperitoneally. Group 3 received CoQ10 (200 mg/kg). Group 4 received CS (500 mg/kg). Group 5 received CoQ10 (200 mg/kg) and dox (10 mg/kg). Group 6 received CS (500 mg/kg) and dox (10 mg/kg). The rats were then evaluated biochemically and immunohistochemically.
Results: Dox produced a significant deterioration of hepatic and renal functional parameters. Moreover, an upsurge of oxidative stress and nitrosative stress markers. The expression of alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) was increased and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) expression was decreased. Administration of CoQ10 and CS resulted in a significant improvement of hepatic and renal functional parameters, and an improvement of both α-SMA and PCNA.
Conclusion: It is concluded that pretreatment with CoQ10 and CS is associated with up-regulation of favorable protective enzymes and down-regulation of oxidative stress. That can be advised as a supplement to dox-treated patients.
Keywords: Alpha-smooth muscle actin, doxorubicin, nitrosative, oxidative, proliferating cell nuclear antigen
Does allicin combined with vitamin B-complex have superior potentials than α-...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
Background: The current article aims to explore the protective potentials of α-tocopherol
alone and the combination of allicin and vitamin B-complex against lead-acetate
neurotoxicity on the cerebellar cortex.
Materials and methods: Forty rats were divided into four groups (n=10). Group 1 was the
control group. Group 2 received 10 mg/kg body weight (BW) of lead acetate. Group 3 was
exposed to 10 mg/kg BW of lead acetate plus a combination of allicin (100 mg/kg BW)
and vit. B-complex (40 mg/kg BW). Group 4 was administered lead acetate (10 mg/kg
BW) and α-tocopherol (100 mg/kg BW). The animals received treatment for sixty days by
oral gavage. All the groups were studied ultrastructurally and immunohistochemically with
glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP).
Results: The affected groups revealed shrunken and degenerated Purkinje cells with
irregular nuclei. The cytoplasm comprised several lysosomes, unhealthy mitochondria, and
dilated Golgi saccules. The myelinated nerve fibers demonstrated breaking of the myelin
sheaths, apparent vacuoles, and broad axonal spaces. Immunohistochemically, there was a
tremendous surge in GFAP-positive astrocytes in the lead acetate-treated group. These
histological and ultrastructural variations were ameliorated by the administration of α-
tocopherol and the combination of allicin and vit. B complex. Moreover, an apparent
decrease in the number of GFAP-positive astrocytes was obvious in the protected groups.
Conclusions: Although both α-tocopherol and the combination of allicin and vit. Bcomplex can be used as possible adjuvant therapies to ameliorate nervous system ailments
attributable to lead acetate, α-tocopherol showed more protective potential.
Key words: Allicin, Purkinje cells, Astrocytes, GFAP, Oligodendrocyte, Myelin Figure
In Vitro Cell Tests for Functional FoodInstitut Kurz
The relationship between the food we eat and our health is
clear. In the constant search for healthier foods rich in
bioactive compounds that promote health and healthy
ageing, a wide variety of functional foods have appeared on
the market.
To know the real function of these functional foods
in our body, it is necessary to carry out different types of in
vitro cell tests.
Institut Kurz specializes in conducting in vitro cell tests for functional foods.
Contact us for more information:
info@institut-kurz.com
https://www.institut-kurz.com/
Prophylactic role of coenzyme Q10 and Cynara scolymus L on doxorubicin-indu...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
Objective: The study aims to evaluate the protective effects of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and Cynara scolymus L (CS) on doxorubicin (dox)-induced toxicity.
Materials and Methods: Sixty male rats were divided into six groups. Group 1 as a control. Group 2 received dox (10 mg/kg) intraperitoneally. Group 3 received CoQ10 (200 mg/kg). Group 4 received CS (500 mg/kg). Group 5 received CoQ10 (200 mg/kg) and dox (10 mg/kg). Group 6 received CS (500 mg/kg) and dox (10 mg/kg). The rats were then evaluated biochemically and immunohistochemically.
Results: Dox produced a significant deterioration of hepatic and renal functional parameters. Moreover, an upsurge of oxidative stress and nitrosative stress markers. The expression of alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) was increased and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) expression was decreased. Administration of CoQ10 and CS resulted in a significant improvement of hepatic and renal functional parameters, and an improvement of both α-SMA and PCNA.
Conclusion: It is concluded that pretreatment with CoQ10 and CS is associated with up-regulation of favorable protective enzymes and down-regulation of oxidative stress. That can be advised as a supplement to dox-treated patients.
Keywords: Alpha-smooth muscle actin, doxorubicin, nitrosative, oxidative, proliferating cell nuclear antigen
Does allicin combined with vitamin B-complex have superior potentials than al...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
BACKGROUND:
The current article aims to explore the protective potentials of α-tocopherol alone and the combination of allicin and vitamin B-complex against lead-acetate neurotoxicity on the cerebellar cortex.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
Forty rats were divided into four groups (n=10). Group 1 was the control group. Group 2 received 10 mg/kg body weight (BW) of lead acetate. Group 3 was exposed to 10 mg/kg BW of lead acetate plus a combination of allicin (100 mg/kg BW) and vit. B-complex (40 mg/kg BW). Group 4 was administered lead acetate (10 mg/kg BW) and α-tocopherol (100 mg/kg BW). The animals received treatment for sixty days by oral gavage. All the groups were studied ultrastructurally and immunohistochemically with glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP).
RESULTS:
The affected groups revealed shrunken and degenerated Purkinje cells with irregular nuclei. The cytoplasm comprised several lysosomes, unhealthy mitochondria, and dilated Golgi saccules. The myelinated nerve fibers demonstrated breaking of the myelin sheaths, apparent vacuoles, and broad axonal spaces. Immunohistochemically, there was a tremendous surge in GFAP-positive astrocytes in the lead acetate-treated group. These histological and ultrastructural variations were ameliorated by the administration of α-tocopherol and the combination of allicin and vit. B complex. Moreover, an apparent decrease in the number of GFAP-positive astrocytes was obvious in the protected groups.
CONCLUSIONS:
Although both α-tocopherol and the combination of allicin and vit. B-complex can be used as possible adjuvant therapies to ameliorate nervous system ailments attributable to lead acetate, α-tocopherol showed more protective potential.
KEYWORDS:
Allicin; Astrocytes; GFAP; Myelin Figure; Oligodendrocyte; Purkinje cells
ABSTRACT
The use of Spirulina as a nutraceutical has been popularized owing to its high essential amino acid, vitamin, carotenoid, chlorophyll content, antioxidant and antiinflamatory properties. This organism can also bioaccumulate and biosorb essential and non essential heavy metals. These properties have been exploited in this study using the organism, Spirulina platensis ARM 728. The fortification of the biomass in different concentrations of Selenium (10 ppm, 40 ppm and 100 ppm) and Zinc (1 ppm, 5 ppm and 10 ppm) was carried out and an increased content of proteins, chlorophyll, carotenoids, SOD, CAT and total antioxidant activity was seen. The biosorption and desorption capacity of the organism for antimony at 80 ppm was also seen with fair results.
Keywords: antioxidant properties, bioaccumulation, biosorption, heavy metals, Spirulina fortification.
Bryophyllum Pinnatum: A Potential Attenuator of Cadmium-Induced Oxidative Str...IOSR Journals
Cadmium has been famously implicated in the stimulation of free radical production in biosystems resulting in oxidative deterioration of lipids, proteins and DNA, and initiating various pathological conditions in humans and animals. This study therefore, examined the antidotal and ameliorative capacity of crude ethanolic extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum on cadmium-induced oxidative stress using rabbit models. A total of fifteen rabbits (1.30±0.05kg) were used for the study. After two weeks of acclimatization, the rabbits were randomly rifted into three experimental groups- (N, CD & CB) with five animals per group. The control group (N) was injected normal saline intraperitoneally (3mg/kg body weight) and the test groups (CD & CB) were administered cadmium once daily by subcutaneous injection (3mg/kg body weight). The ethanolic extract of the plant was orally administered once daily at a dose of 100mg/kg body weight. The oxidative and antioxidative stress parameters were assessed in tissues. The results showed significant difference (p˂ 0.05)in treated groups relative to the control group with the exception of glutathione peroxidase activity in leg muscles. Therefore, the results obtained in this study confirmed the potency of the plant to annihilate cadmium toxicity in animals
Research by Mahendra Kumar Trivedi - Evaluation of the Impact of Biofield Tre...john henrry
Research on Trivedi Effect - In the present study, the influence of biofield treatment on physical and thermal properties of Casein Enzyme Hydrolysate (CEH) and Casein Yeast Peptone (CYP) were investigated. The control and treated samples were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), particle size and surface area analysis.to read more visit http://www.academicroom.com/article/evaluation-impact-biofield-treatment-physical-and-thermal-properties-casein-enzyme-hydrolysate-and-casein-yeas-t-peptone
Research by Mahendra Kumar Trivedi - Evaluation of the Impact of Biofield Tre...Abby Keif
http://works.bepress.com/mahendra_trivedi/54/ - Research on Trivedi Effect - In the present study, the influence of biofield treatment on physical and thermal properties of Casein Enzyme Hydrolysate (CEH) and Casein Yeast Peptone (CYP) were investigated. The control and treated samples were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), particle size and surface area analysis.
Study of Glutathione Peroxidase GPX Activity Among Betel Quid Chewers of Indi...ijtsrd
"Introduction Betel quid BQ chewing, a habit practiced in Eastern and North Eastern part of India, has known to be associated with cancer of the oral or buccal cavity. BQ is also one of the common mood elevating substances among Indian population. The BQ is a mixture of areca nut Areca catechu , catechu Acacia catechu and slaked lime calcium oxide and calcium hydroxide wrapped in a betel leaf Piper betel .BQ products have been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer IARC as group I human carcinogens . Glutathione peroxidise GPx , one of the major enzymatic antioxidant defence system, responsible for scavenging free radicals. Antioxidant enzymes catalyze decomposition of ROS. Overall balance between production and removal of ROS may be more important in various cancers including OSCC Oral squamous cell carcinoma or oral cancer. Methods In this study subjects were screened from Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery andE.N.T. of Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan Hospital RKMSP , Kolkata and different areas of West Bengal and North Eastern states of India. Quantitative in vitro determination of glutathione peroxidase activities in whole blood were estimated manually with 0.05 ml whole blood. The samples were assayed by UV Visible Spectrophotometer SPECORD 50 PLUS at a wavelength of 340nm. Results Most of the subjects had betel quid chewing habit. Glutathione peroxidase values are higher in healthy control than Cancer cases and Pre cancer with betel quid chewing habit, which is statistically significant. Conclusion Reactive oxygen species are generated due to slaked lime, one of the important constituents of betel quid which can modulate the oral pathology and promote carcinogenesis. Aniket Adhikari | Madhusnata De ""Study of Glutathione Peroxidase (GPX) Activity Among Betel Quid Chewers of Indian Population"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd21619.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/biological-science/biochemistry/21619/study-of-glutathione-peroxidase-gpx-activity-among-betel-quid-chewers-of-indian-population/aniket-adhikari"
Hyperoxaluria Induces Oxidative DNA Damage and Results in Renal Tubular Epithelial Cell Apoptosis: A Clue to the Pathogenesis of Urolithiasis by Hasan Aydin in Experimental Techniques in Urology & Nephrology
Effect of astaxanthin on ethylene glycol induced nephrolithiasisIOSR Journals
Nephrolithiasis is one of the most common and painful of urological disorders with a high prevalence rate. The role of calcium oxalate crystals, which are the predominant component of kidney stones in generating oxidative stress, have been clearly demonstrated in previous studies. Astaxanthin, found in marine organisms is a dietary xanthophyll carotenoid with enhanced antioxidative properties and pharmacological effects. In the present study, we have investigated the effect of this natural antioxidant, at a daily dose of 25mg/kg in experimental calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis in male Wistar rats. Liver function markers, hepatic antioxidants, albumin creatinine ratios, renal calcium content and changes in body and kidney weight have been studied to evaluate the effect of this carotenoid in vivo. The effect of citrate, a component of most pharmaceutical drugs for management of nephrolithiasis has also been evaluated for the purpose of comparison with astaxanthin treatment. Astaxanthin is seen to exert a protective effect on the liver and kidney tissues in ethylene glycol treated rats by improving the liver function, restoring the activity of the hepatic antioxidant enzymes, decreasing the albumin creatinine ratios and calcium levels and maintaining the organ to body weight ratio. Our results also indicate that astaxanthin administration is more beneficial than citrate treatment
The pattern of branching and intercommunications of the musculocutaneous nerv...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
Background:
The aim of the present work was to provide evidence about the anatomical variations as regard the origin, distribution, and branching pattern of the musculocutaneous nerve (MCN).
Materials and methods:
Brachial plexus was dissected in 40 upper limbs of 20 male adult cadavers. The pattern of the musculocutaneous nerve was photographed by a digital camera.
Results:
The location and length of the nerve branches between left and right arms were recorded and statistically analyzed. In (90%) of specimens the MCN originates from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus, in (5%) it arose from the median nerve (MN), while in the remaining (5%) specimen, it was absent. The musculocutaneous nerve pierced the coracobrachialis muscle in 90% of specimens, and in the remaining (10%) did not pierce it. The motor branches to biceps brachii muscle were categorized into: Type 1 (90%): one branch that divides to supply the two heads of biceps; Type 2 (5%): double branches, innervating each head of biceps separately. The motor branches to brachialis muscle were categorized into: Type 1 (82.9%): one branch; Type 2 (14.2%): double branches and Type 3 (2.9%): three branches that innervating brachialis muscle. Communications between the MCN and the MN were observed in 35% of specimens.
Conclusions:
The knowledge of the common and uncommon musculocutaneous nerve variations is important especially to the surgeons for carrying out surgical procedures in axilla and arm.
Morphohistometric analysis of the effects of Coriandrum sativum on cortical a...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
Objective: Natural compounds can act as metal chelators and oxygen free radical scavengers, which allows them to be used as bioactive antagonists to heavy metals neurotoxicity. The aim of the study to analyze the morphometric effects of Coriandrum sativum (C. sativum) on lead-induced neurotoxicity.
Materials and Methods: Forty Sprague-Dawley albino rats were divided into four equal groups (ten in each group): control group; coriander group: received aqueous C. sativum extracts (600 mg/kg BW for 60 days orally); lead (Pb) group: received a daily dose of lead acetate (Pb) (10 mg/kg BW for 60 days orally); Pb+ coriandrum group: received: aqueous C. sativum extract (600 mg/kg BW) prior to 10 mg/kg BW of Pb. The following parameters malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) were measured. Layers thickness and nuclei density were analyzed.
Results: Lead levels in blood and tissues were decreased significantly in the Pb group and those findings were corrected significantly (p=0.001) with C. sativum addition. Data exhibited an increase in oxidative stress marker MDA and a decrease in antioxidant enzymes activities (SOD, CAT, and GPx) significantly in the Pb group and those effects were reversed significantly (p=0.001) by C. sativum administration. The cerebellar cortex and all layers of the somatosensory cortex thickness and nuclei density were diminished significantly in the Pb group. The morphometrical measurements were corrected significantly (p=0.001) by C. sativum.
Conclusion: From the findings of the current study, Pb caused noticeable structural and functional variations in the cerebellar cortex and somatosensory cortex. C. sativum corrected these parameters as it possesses chelating and antioxidant potentials.
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The current article aims to explore the protective potentials of α-tocopherol alone and the combination of allicin and vitamin B-complex against lead-acetate neurotoxicity on the cerebellar cortex.
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Forty rats were divided into four groups (n=10). Group 1 was the control group. Group 2 received 10 mg/kg body weight (BW) of lead acetate. Group 3 was exposed to 10 mg/kg BW of lead acetate plus a combination of allicin (100 mg/kg BW) and vit. B-complex (40 mg/kg BW). Group 4 was administered lead acetate (10 mg/kg BW) and α-tocopherol (100 mg/kg BW). The animals received treatment for sixty days by oral gavage. All the groups were studied ultrastructurally and immunohistochemically with glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP).
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Although both α-tocopherol and the combination of allicin and vit. B-complex can be used as possible adjuvant therapies to ameliorate nervous system ailments attributable to lead acetate, α-tocopherol showed more protective potential.
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The use of Spirulina as a nutraceutical has been popularized owing to its high essential amino acid, vitamin, carotenoid, chlorophyll content, antioxidant and antiinflamatory properties. This organism can also bioaccumulate and biosorb essential and non essential heavy metals. These properties have been exploited in this study using the organism, Spirulina platensis ARM 728. The fortification of the biomass in different concentrations of Selenium (10 ppm, 40 ppm and 100 ppm) and Zinc (1 ppm, 5 ppm and 10 ppm) was carried out and an increased content of proteins, chlorophyll, carotenoids, SOD, CAT and total antioxidant activity was seen. The biosorption and desorption capacity of the organism for antimony at 80 ppm was also seen with fair results.
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Cadmium has been famously implicated in the stimulation of free radical production in biosystems resulting in oxidative deterioration of lipids, proteins and DNA, and initiating various pathological conditions in humans and animals. This study therefore, examined the antidotal and ameliorative capacity of crude ethanolic extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum on cadmium-induced oxidative stress using rabbit models. A total of fifteen rabbits (1.30±0.05kg) were used for the study. After two weeks of acclimatization, the rabbits were randomly rifted into three experimental groups- (N, CD & CB) with five animals per group. The control group (N) was injected normal saline intraperitoneally (3mg/kg body weight) and the test groups (CD & CB) were administered cadmium once daily by subcutaneous injection (3mg/kg body weight). The ethanolic extract of the plant was orally administered once daily at a dose of 100mg/kg body weight. The oxidative and antioxidative stress parameters were assessed in tissues. The results showed significant difference (p˂ 0.05)in treated groups relative to the control group with the exception of glutathione peroxidase activity in leg muscles. Therefore, the results obtained in this study confirmed the potency of the plant to annihilate cadmium toxicity in animals
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"Introduction Betel quid BQ chewing, a habit practiced in Eastern and North Eastern part of India, has known to be associated with cancer of the oral or buccal cavity. BQ is also one of the common mood elevating substances among Indian population. The BQ is a mixture of areca nut Areca catechu , catechu Acacia catechu and slaked lime calcium oxide and calcium hydroxide wrapped in a betel leaf Piper betel .BQ products have been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer IARC as group I human carcinogens . Glutathione peroxidise GPx , one of the major enzymatic antioxidant defence system, responsible for scavenging free radicals. Antioxidant enzymes catalyze decomposition of ROS. Overall balance between production and removal of ROS may be more important in various cancers including OSCC Oral squamous cell carcinoma or oral cancer. Methods In this study subjects were screened from Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery andE.N.T. of Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan Hospital RKMSP , Kolkata and different areas of West Bengal and North Eastern states of India. Quantitative in vitro determination of glutathione peroxidase activities in whole blood were estimated manually with 0.05 ml whole blood. The samples were assayed by UV Visible Spectrophotometer SPECORD 50 PLUS at a wavelength of 340nm. Results Most of the subjects had betel quid chewing habit. Glutathione peroxidase values are higher in healthy control than Cancer cases and Pre cancer with betel quid chewing habit, which is statistically significant. Conclusion Reactive oxygen species are generated due to slaked lime, one of the important constituents of betel quid which can modulate the oral pathology and promote carcinogenesis. Aniket Adhikari | Madhusnata De ""Study of Glutathione Peroxidase (GPX) Activity Among Betel Quid Chewers of Indian Population"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd21619.pdf
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Nephrolithiasis is one of the most common and painful of urological disorders with a high prevalence rate. The role of calcium oxalate crystals, which are the predominant component of kidney stones in generating oxidative stress, have been clearly demonstrated in previous studies. Astaxanthin, found in marine organisms is a dietary xanthophyll carotenoid with enhanced antioxidative properties and pharmacological effects. In the present study, we have investigated the effect of this natural antioxidant, at a daily dose of 25mg/kg in experimental calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis in male Wistar rats. Liver function markers, hepatic antioxidants, albumin creatinine ratios, renal calcium content and changes in body and kidney weight have been studied to evaluate the effect of this carotenoid in vivo. The effect of citrate, a component of most pharmaceutical drugs for management of nephrolithiasis has also been evaluated for the purpose of comparison with astaxanthin treatment. Astaxanthin is seen to exert a protective effect on the liver and kidney tissues in ethylene glycol treated rats by improving the liver function, restoring the activity of the hepatic antioxidant enzymes, decreasing the albumin creatinine ratios and calcium levels and maintaining the organ to body weight ratio. Our results also indicate that astaxanthin administration is more beneficial than citrate treatment
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Background:
The aim of the present work was to provide evidence about the anatomical variations as regard the origin, distribution, and branching pattern of the musculocutaneous nerve (MCN).
Materials and methods:
Brachial plexus was dissected in 40 upper limbs of 20 male adult cadavers. The pattern of the musculocutaneous nerve was photographed by a digital camera.
Results:
The location and length of the nerve branches between left and right arms were recorded and statistically analyzed. In (90%) of specimens the MCN originates from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus, in (5%) it arose from the median nerve (MN), while in the remaining (5%) specimen, it was absent. The musculocutaneous nerve pierced the coracobrachialis muscle in 90% of specimens, and in the remaining (10%) did not pierce it. The motor branches to biceps brachii muscle were categorized into: Type 1 (90%): one branch that divides to supply the two heads of biceps; Type 2 (5%): double branches, innervating each head of biceps separately. The motor branches to brachialis muscle were categorized into: Type 1 (82.9%): one branch; Type 2 (14.2%): double branches and Type 3 (2.9%): three branches that innervating brachialis muscle. Communications between the MCN and the MN were observed in 35% of specimens.
Conclusions:
The knowledge of the common and uncommon musculocutaneous nerve variations is important especially to the surgeons for carrying out surgical procedures in axilla and arm.
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Materials and Methods: Forty Sprague-Dawley albino rats were divided into four equal groups (ten in each group): control group; coriander group: received aqueous C. sativum extracts (600 mg/kg BW for 60 days orally); lead (Pb) group: received a daily dose of lead acetate (Pb) (10 mg/kg BW for 60 days orally); Pb+ coriandrum group: received: aqueous C. sativum extract (600 mg/kg BW) prior to 10 mg/kg BW of Pb. The following parameters malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) were measured. Layers thickness and nuclei density were analyzed.
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Conclusion: From the findings of the current study, Pb caused noticeable structural and functional variations in the cerebellar cortex and somatosensory cortex. C. sativum corrected these parameters as it possesses chelating and antioxidant potentials.
Background:
The anterolateral ligament (ALL) is a true well-defined ligament in the knee first described in 1879 by Segond. After the work of Claes et al., several studies were conducted about biomechanics and its role in stability of the knee. The anatomical existence of the ALL has been studied by and various radiographic diagnostic modalities and in cadavers. It originates from lateral femoral epicondyle and is inserted between Gerdy’s tubercle and the fibular head. There has been controversy about the existence of ALL in pediatric patients. The aim of this work was to confirm the presence of ALL in pediatric patients by using MRI.
Materials and Methods:
We reviewed the knee MRI scans of 100 pediatric patients (ages between one and 12 yr) who had no knee injury or congenital deformity and had been evaluated by an expert radiologist.
Results:
The ALL was detected in 90% of the pediatric patients with the use of MRI.
Conclusions:
The main finding of this study was that ALL can be seen in pediatric patients using MRI. Despite numerous studies, additional research is needed to further define the role of the ALL in knee function.
Level of Evidence:
Level IV.
Protective effect of garlic extract against maternal and fetal cerebellar dam...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
Background: In spite of its industrial usefulness and varied daily uses, lead (Pb) pollution is a widespread ecological problem that faces the humans in the 21th century. Pb was found to produces a wide range of toxic effects including neurotoxicity especially to the developing and young offspring. Recently, the utilisation of herbal plants has received a significant attention where there has been rising awareness in their therapeutic use; among these is the garlic. In light of the above, the current study is designed experimentally in female pregnant rats in order to investigate the beneficial role of garlic extract in the protection from the maternal and foetal cerebellar damage produced by administration of different doses of Pb during pregnancy.
Materials and methods: Positively pregnant female rats were divided into five groups; one control group, two Pb-treated groups (exposed to 160 and 320 mg/kg b.w. of Pb, respectively) and two groups treated with both Pb and garlic (exposed to Pb as previous groups together with 250 mg/kg b.w./day of garlic extract). Treatments started from day 1 to day 20 of pregnancy, where the mother rats of different experimental groups were sacrificed to obtain the foetuses. Pb level in the maternal and foetal blood and cerebellum was estimated by spectrophotometry. Specimens of the cerebellum of different mother and foetal groups were processed to histological and immunohistochemical staining for microscopic examination.
Results: The results showed that administration of Pb to pregnant rats resulted in a dose-dependent toxicity for both mothers and foetuses in the form of decrease in maternal weight gain, placental and foetal weights, brain weight and diminished foetal growth parameters, which were prominent in rat's group treated with larger dose of Pb. In Pb-treated rats, Pb level in blood and cerebellum was high when compared with the control group. The histopathological examination of the cerebellum of treated dams and foetuses showed marked alterations mainly in the form of Purkinje cell degeneration and lack of development of foetal cerebellum. Co-treatment of garlic extract along with Pb resulted in a significant decrease in Pb levels as compared with those treated with Pb alone with improvement of the histopathological changes.
Conclusions: This study was useful in evaluating the hazardous effects of uncontrolled use of Pb in general and in assessing the developmental and neurotoxicity of foetuses due to exposure during pregnancy in particular. Co-administration of garlic has beneficial effects in amelioration of Pb-induced neurotoxicity and reversing the histopathological changes of the cerebellum of mother rats and foetuses. (Folia Morphol 2018; 77, 1: 1-15).
Keywords: Purkinje cells; garlic; glial fibrillary acidic protein; lead.
Protective role of co q10 or l carnitine on the integrity of the myocardium i...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
Doxorubicin (DOX) is a chemotherapeutic agent used for treatment of different cancers and its clinical usage is hindered by the oxidative injury-related cardiotoxicity. This work aims to declare if the harmful effects of DOX on heart can be alleviated with the use of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) or L-carnitine. The study was performed on seventy two female Wistar albino rats divided into six groups, 12 animals each: Control group; DOX group (10mg/kg); CoQ10 group (200mg/kg); L-carnitine group (100mg/kg); DOX+CoQ10 group; DOX+L-carnitine group. CoQ10 and L-carnitine treatment orally started 5days before a single dose of 10mg/kg DOX that injected intraperitoneally (IP) then the treatment continued for 10days. At the end of the study, serum biochemical parameters of cardiac damage, oxidative stress indices, and histopathological changes were investigated. CoQ10 or L-carnitine showed a noticeable effects in improving cardiac functions evidenced reducing serum enzymes as serum interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 β), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), leptin, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), Cardiotrophin-1, Troponin-I and Troponin-T. Also, alleviate oxidative stress, decrease of cardiac Malondialdehyde (MDA), Nitric oxide (NO) and restoring cardiac reduced glutathione levels to normal levels. Both corrected the cardiac alterations histologically and ultrastructurally. With a visible improvements in α-SMA, vimentin and eNOS immunohistochemical markers. CoQ10 or L-carnitine supplementation improves the functional and structural integrity of the myocardium.
Keywords: Cardiotoxicity; CoQ10 and L-carnitine; Dox; Vimentin; eNOS.
One year mortality rate after hip fracture in the western region of saudi ara...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
Background:
The mortality rate of elderly patients who sustain a hip fracture is high compared to the general population. Identifying risk factors can help predict patients at risk of hip fracture to reduce the mortality rate. No studies have shown the mortality rate of patients with hip fractures in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with the mortality of patients with hip fractures admitted to the King Abdulaziz Hospital and compare the results with other studies.
Methods:
The mortality rate (within 1 yr or less) in 177 patients over the age of 60 yr who were admitted to the university hospital between July, 2007, and September, 2012, with hip fractures was retrospectively studied. The patients were assessed with regard to gender, age, type of hip fracture, and type of surgical intervention.
Results:
The overall mortality rate 1 yr after hip fracture was 12.43%, and the mean age was 77.77 yr old. The risk factors most associated with mortality were as follows: advanced age (71 to 80 and 81 to 90 yr old), male, peritrochanteric (extracapsular) fracture, and operative fixation with dynamic hip screw.
Conclusions:
The mortality rate of patients with hip fractures within 1 yr has a high-risk potential, especially for male patients over 71 yr of age with peritrochanteric (extracapsular) fractures. Surgical treatment with dynamic hip screw also was shown to be a risk factor between the different treatment options.
Level of Evidence:
Level IV.
Biomarkers of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Systemic Sclerosis diseases ac...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and systemic sclerosis (SSc) are systemic inflammatory autoimmune disorders characterized by a large spectrum of clinical and laboratory features. The aim of the present study was to investigate the possible use of serum level of soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1(sICAM-1) and soluble interleukin-2 receptor (sIL-2Ra) as biomarkers for monitoring of SLE and SSc disease activity. Moreover, it aimed to compare the specificity and sensitivity as well as cut-off value of both biomarkers in a sample of Egyptian patients. 50 SLE patients, 30 SSc patients and 60 age and sex matched healthy controls were enrolled in our study. sICAM-1and sIL-2Ra were measured in serum samples obtained from all participants. In addition to Erythosedimentation rate (ESR), complete blood count (CBC), Antineuclearantibodies (ANA) estimation, disease activity of both diseases were also assessed. sICAM-1and sIL-2Ra levels were higher in SLE and SSc patients versus control. Both parameters are correlated with each other as well as the activity parameters. A cut-off levels of 455.59 (ng/ml) &2525935 (pg/ml) in both SLE & SSs respectively was observed with the highest specificity and sensitivity. It could be concluded that sICAM-1 and sIL-2Ra are noninvasive biomarkers for SLE and SSc that could play a pathophysiologic role in development and progression of both diseases. Moreover, sICAM-1 and sIL-2Ra are correlated with the disease activity at cut-off values of 455.59 (ng/ml) & 2525935(pg/ml) respectively.
Morphohistometric study of the ligamentum flavum in cervical,thoracic and lum...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
ABSTRACT Anatomic characterization and fine structure of the human ligamentum flavum (LF), especially at different spinal levels, represent an attractive focus for the scientific and surgical application. Descrip-tive anatomical and structural study of LF at the cervical, thoracic and lumbar levels of the vertebral column in human cadavers is carried out here. The aim of the work is to clarify the anatomical features and fine structural differences in the human LF at different vertebral levels (cervical, thoracic and lumbar). Specimens of vertebral column were ob-tained from 34 human preserved cadavers. Their average age ranged between 56 and 69 years. Morphometric parameters including height, width and thickness of the ligament flavum at the mid-levels of cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions were measured. Sections obtained from different levels were stained with different stains. Morpho-metric measurements involved the relative elastic area, relative collagen area, elastic area% and collagen area% were measured.The results of the height, width and thickness of the LF at different spinal levels showed gradual increase in their mean values respectively. The LF midline gaps were found in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions. The morphometrical measure-ments showed that the average elastic area was highest in the cervical region and lowest in the tho-racic region. In the lumbar region, the percentages of both elastic area and the collagen area were nearly the same. The characterization of morpho-logical and histological aspects of the LF at differ-ent spinal levels will be of great importance for ap-plications in spinal surgery, biomechanical and physical rehabilitation of vertebral column.Keywords: Ligamentum Flavum – Spinal – Collagen and elastic fibers
Correlation between acl injury and involvement of the anterolateral ligament ...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
Background:
Clinical testing has demonstrated the role of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) in controlling anterolateral laxity and knee instability at high angles of flexion. Few studies have discussed the association between an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and ALL injury, specifically after residual internal rotation and a post-ACL reconstruction positive pivot-shift that could be attributed to ALL injury. The goal of this study was to assess the correlation between ALL injury and ALL injury with concomitant ACL injury using MRI.
Material and Methods:
This was a retrospective study of 246 patients with unilateral ACL knee injuries from a database that was reexamined to identify whether ALL injuries occurred in association with ACL injuries. We excluded the postoperative reconstructed cases. The charts were reviewed on the basis of the presence or absence of diagnosed ACL injury with no regard for age or sex.
Results:
Of the 246 patients with ACL injury, there were 165 (67.1%) patients with complete tears, 55 (22.4%) with partial tears, and 26 (10.6%) with sprains. There were 176 (71.5%) patients with ALL and associated ACL injuries, whereas 70 (28.5%) did not have associated ACL injuries. There was a significant statistical relationship between ACL and ALL injuries (P<0.0001).
Conclusions:
There is high incidence of ALL tears associated with ACL injuries. Clinicians should be aware of this injury and consider the possibility of simultaneous ALL and ACL repair to prevent further knee instability.
Level of Evidence:
Level IV.
Liver ischemia/reperfusion injury, a setting in which the functional mass is ...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
Liver ischemia reperfusion is induced during sur-gical procedures like liver transplantation and re-section. Multiple mechanisms have been postulat-ed to liver damage following liver ischemia reperfu-sion injury, such as oxidative stress and inflamma-tory reactions. The present study declares the pos-sible mechanism of tadalafil, toward modulating the inflammatory response. Forty-eight rats were divided into 4 groups as follows; Sham group sub-jected to midline laparotomy only. Tadalafil group administered Tadalafil 10 mg/kg intraperitoneal 45 min before sham operation. I/R (Ischemia-reperfusion) group, rats undergo 60 min of hepatic ischemia followed by 60 min of reperfusion. Tada-lafil + I/R group rats undergo a similar pattern of I/R after the treatment with Tadalafil 10 mg/kg, 45 min before ischemia. At the end of the reperfusion, the blood samples were collected for estimation of biochemical markers including liver enzymes using colorimetric assay method and serum: TNF-α (tumor necrosis factor-α), IL-6 (interleukin 6) le-vels, ICAM- 1 (Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1) were measured. Tissues were evaluated by semi-quantitative and morphometrical approaches. Ta-dalafil succeeded in restoring normal levels of liverenzymes and ameliorating the oxidative stress as evidenced by decreasing MDA and restoring redu-ced glutathione levels in liver tissue homogenate. Also, Tadalafil exhibits anti-inflammatory effects, as it significantly decreased the levels of TNF-α, IL6 and ICAM-1. The findings are supported by BCL-2, TNF-α immunomarkers. It is concluded that modulation of the inflammatory response might be one of the mechanisms of Tadalafil-mediated he-patoprotection, so it is recommended as an adju-vant therapy in liver surgery.Keywords: Ischemia/reperfusion injury – Oxidative stress – Apoptosis – TNF-α – BCL-2
Neuro-amelioration of cinnamaldehyde in aluminum-induced Alzheimer’s disease ...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
Aluminum (Al) is a neurotoxic substance which has played an important role in the etiology, pathogenesis, and development of amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques. This study was carried out to evaluate the neuroprotective effect of aqueous cinnamon extract against aluminum chloride (AlCl3)-induced Alzheimer’s disease. Forty adult male albino rats, randomly divided into four equal groups. Control group; ACE200 group administered aqueous cinnamon extract (ACE) orally; AlCl3 group received daily intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection of AlCl3 for 60 days to induce neurotoxicity and AlCl3 + ACE200 group received a combination of AlCl3 and ACE in the same dose and route as previous groups. Aluminum administration significantly enhanced the memory impairment and the Aβ formation in the rat model. The cerebellum exhibited a significant reduced number of Purkinje cells, marked decrease in the density of dendritic arborization and prominent perineuronal spaces in the molecular layer. There was loss of dendritic spines, neurofibrillary degeneration, and appearance of neuritic plaques. Concomitant administration of AlCl3 and ACE displayed an observable protection against these changes with progressive improvement in memory and intellectual performance. In conclusion, ACE may play a protective role against formation of amyloid-β plaques in cerebellum.
Analytical Study of Clinicopathological Data of Saudi Patients with Osteoarth...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
SUMMARY: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disabling disease. Epidemiological studies have revealed various risk
factors for OA, including sex, aging, obesity, occupational illnesses, and chronic diseases. Here we evaluate the clinical, pathological,
and radiological findings of knee OA in a subset of Saudi patients who were subjected to total knee replacement (TKA). The study
population included 30 Saudi patients with knee OA who were operated by TKA (from June 2014 to December 2015) in the Department
of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. Patient’s clinical and radiological data were collected
from the hospital files. Pathological examination of the excised superior articular surface of tibia and femoral condyles were done.
Pearson Chi-squared analysis was used to test for differences between the variables in associated risk factors. There were more women
than men. Sixty per cent of patients were older than 60 years [mean age, 59.2 (females) and 61.7 (men) years-old]. All patients exceeded
obesity class 1, with females being more obese than males. Pathological examination of the superior articular surface of tibia and femoral
condyles showed high score lesions, which was more apparent in females than in males. Radiological findings showed that most lesions
were high grade. The findings of this study will help to understand the pathogenesis of OA and improve treatment decision making
relevant to TKA in knee OA in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.
KEY WORDS: Osteoarthritis; Knee; Arthroplasty.
A Study on the Toxic Effect of Different Doses of Diclofenac Sodium on the De...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
SUMMARY: The toxic effects of different doses of diclofenac sodium (DS) on the kidney on the postnatal period (0-7 days) by
morphometrical and immunohistochemical methods were investigated. For this purpose, 15 female adult wistar albino rats were used and
divided into 5 main groups. Group Ia served as normal control, physiologic group Ib received normal saline, group II received low dose (3.9
mg/kg), group III received medium dose (9 mg/kg) and group IV received high dose (18 mg/kg). Male offspring’s from 0-7 days after birth
were used in this study. On the 8th day of postnatal life, all animals were anesthetized. Then, the kidney samples were analyzed. Haematoxylin
and eosin staining showed degeneration and necrosis, apparent atrophy of the glomeruli, mononuclear cell infiltration, congested vessels,
increased fibrous tissue and distortion of the proximal convoluted tubules with interruption of the brush margin of the DS treated group.
Increased level of Caspase-3 and upregulation of TNF-α with different doses of DS. In light of our findings, DS may lead to adverse effects
that are dose-dependent in the prenatal subjected kidney to this drug.
KEY WORDS: Diclofenac sodium; Proximal convoluted tubules; Apoptosis;Cyclooxygenase.
Thymoquinone ameliorates oxidative damage and histopathological changes of de...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
ABSTRACT
Lead (Pb) toxicity is known to be a chief environmental health issue, especially for pregnant
women and young children. Today, the use of medicinal herbs in the treatment of many diseases
and different toxic agents has become highly accepted due to their effectiveness and lower costs.
Thymoquinone (TQ), which is extracted from Nigella sativa seeds, is a potent antioxidant and anti
inflammatory agent. This study was designed to explore the optional protectivity of TQ against
maternal and fetal oxidative stress and brain damage induced by Pb administration. Pregnant
rats were distributed into seven groups: control group, TQ group, DMSO group, two groups Pb
treated (160 and 320 ppm), and two groups Pb-treated (160 and 320 ppm) co-treated with TQ.
Administration started from gestation day 1 (GD1) to day 20 (GD20) through oral gavage once
daily. Lead administration caused a dose-dependent toxicity for both mothers and fetuses. Also,
the histopathological assessment of the brains from Pb-treated groups showed marked altera
tions. Co-treatment of with TQ and Pb caused a significant decrease in Pb levels as compared
with those treated with Pb alone and amelioration of histopathological changes in the brains. It
was concluded that co-treatment of TQ along with gestational Pb exposure could mitigate the
effects against Pb-induced maternal and fetal neurotoxicity.
KEYWORDS
Lead; oxidative stress; brain;
Thymoquinone; fetal toxicity
A study on the toxic effect of different doses of Diclofenac sodium on the de...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
The toxic effects of different doses of diclofenac sodium (DS) on the kidney on the postnatal period (0-7 days) by morphometrical and immunohistochemical methods were investigated. For this purpose, 15 female adult wistar albino rats were used and divided into 5 main groups. Group Ia served as normal control, physiologic group Ib received normal saline, group II received low dose (3.9 mg/kg), group III received medium dose (9 mg/kg) and group IV received high dose (18 mg/kg). Male offspring’s from 0-7 days after birth were used in this study. On the 8th day of postnatal life, all animals were anesthetized. Then, the kidney samples were analyzed. Haematoxylin and eosin staining showed degeneration and necrosis, apparent atrophy of the glomeruli, mononuclear cell infiltration, congested vessels, increased fibrous tissue and distortion of the proximal convoluted tubules with interruption of the brush margin of the DS treated group. Increased level of Caspase-3 and upregulation of TNF-α with different doses of DS. In light of our findings, DS may lead to adverse effects that are dose-dependent in the prenatal subjected kidney to this drug.
Keywords : Diclofenac sodium; Proximal convoluted tubules; Apoptosis; Cyclooxygenase.
Zingiber Officinale Alleviates Maternal and Fetal Hepatorenal Toxicity Induce...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
This study was designed to address the protective effects of Zingiber officinale on the toxic outcomes of prenatal Cadmium administration on pregnancy outcome. Pregnant female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups (eight rats/each), control group received distilled water, 2nd group treated with 8.8 mg of CdCl2/kg b. wt, 3rd group treated with 250 mg of Zingiber officinale/kg b. wt, and 4th group treated with 250 mg of Zingiber officinale/kg b. wt, followed by 8.8 mg of CdCl2/kg b.wt. Daily body weight of pregnant was recorded from GD1-GD20, and then pregnant rats were sacrificed at GD20. Samples of maternal and fetal livers and kidneys were processed for histological examination. Administration of Cd to pregnant rats showed adverse effects on pregnant mothers and their fetuses; reduced maternal weight gain, reduced absolute organ weights, reduced fetal growth parameters and placental weights together with altered histological appearance of the maternal and fetal livers and kidneys. While co-administration of Zingiber officinale showed an improvement of these toxic alterations. Zingiber officinale through its antioxidant activity could be beneficial against toxic outcomes of Cd exposure during pregnancy.
Evaluation of the safety of conventional lighting replacement by artificial d...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
Background
Short morning exposure to high illuminance visible electromagnetic radiations termed as artificial daylight is beneficial for the mental health of people living in geographical areas with important seasonal changes in daylight illuminance. However, the commercial success of high illuminance light sources has raised the question of the safety of long hour exposure.
Methods
We have investigated the effect of the replacement of natural daylight by artificial daylight in Swiss mice raised under natural lighting conditions. Mice were monitored for neurotoxicity and general health changes. They were submitted to a battery of conventional tests for mood, motor and cognitive functions’ assessment on exposure day (ED) 14 and ED20. Following sacrifice on ED21 due to marked signs of neurotoxicity, the expression of markers of inflammation and apoptosis was assessed in the entorhinal cortex and neurons were estimated in the hippocampal formation.
Results
Signs of severe cognitive and motor impairments, mood disorders, and hepatotoxicity were observed in animals exposed to artificial daylight on ED20, unlike on ED14 and unlike groups exposed to natural daylight or conventional lighting. Activated microglia and astrocytes were observed in the entorhinal cortex, as well as dead and dying neurons. Neuronal counts revealed massive neuronal loss in the hippocampal formation.
Conclusions
These results suggest that long hour exposure to high illuminance visible electromagnetic radiations induced severe alterations in brain function and general health in mice partly mediated by damages to the neocortex-entorhinal cortex-hippocampus axis. These findings raise caution over long hour use of high illuminance artificial light.
The Ameliorative Potential of Dexmedetomidine and Benincasa Cerifera Extract ...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
Renal ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) represents the main reason for acute kidney injury (AKI). Dexmedetomidine (Dex) and Benincasa cerifera (BC) have wide benefits due to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This study aims to illustrate the protective effects of BC and Dex on renal IRI in a diabetic model. Sixty adult male albino rats (Wistar strain), weighing 250–300 g, were included in the study. The rats were divided into four groups, as follows: sham group: (non-diabetic); diabetes mellitus (DM) + IRI group: streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats exposed to renal IRI on day 30 after diagnosis of diabetes; DM + IRI + BC group: STZ-induced diabetic rats treated with BC (500 mg/kg) for 30 days after diagnosis of diabetes, then exposed to renal IRI; and DM + IRI + Dex group: STZ-induced diabetic rats treated with Dex (100 µg/kg intraperitoneally) 5 min before induction of ischemia on day 30 after diagnosis of diabetes, then exposed to renal IRI. Biochemical parameters, histopathological examination, and immunohistochemical markers were evaluated. A significant improvement in the biochemical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical parameters were observed in the DM + IRI + BC group, while the DM + IRI + Dex group showed improvements in renal IRI and dyslipidemia. The present study demonstrated that oxidative stress plays a chief role in renal IRI in the STZ-induced diabetic model. Treatment with BC achieved excellent ameliorative effects, while treatment with DEX improved renal IRI.
Keywords:
Diabetes; Dexmedetomidine; Ischemia/Reperfusion; Oxidative Stress
Beneficial Effects of Curcumin Inmaternal and Fetal Oxidativestress and Brain...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
This study was planned to explore the protective role of curcumin (Cur) against maternal and fetal oxidative stress and cerebral damage induced by lead (Pb) during pregnancy. Positively pregnant female rats were divided into seven groups: control group, Cur group (300 mg/kg of Cur/b.wt.), DMSO group (50% DMSO), two Pb-treated groups (exposed to 160 and 320 mg/kg b.wt./day of Pb acetate, respectively), and two groups treated with both Pb and Cur (exposed to Pb as previous groups together with 300 mg/kg b.wt./day of Cur). Treatments through oral gavage once a day started from gestation day 1 (GD1) till day 20 (GD20), where the mother rats of different experimental groups were sacrificed to obtain the fetuses. Different chemical parameters were assessed. Brain specimens of mother and fetal groups were processed with examination. The results displayed that Pb administration to pregnant rats resulted in a dose-dependent toxicity for both mothers and fetuses. Also, there was a significant rise in lipid peroxidation and decreased antioxidant enzyme activities in the brains of the different Pb-treated groups. The histological examination of the brain of treated dams and fetuses showed marked alterations. Co-treatment of Cur along with Pb caused a significant decrease in Pb levels as compared with those treated with Pb alone, improving the oxidative condition with amelioration of the brain’s histopathological changes. Co-administration of Cur could have ameliorative effect against Pb-induced neurotoxicity through the reduction of oxidative stress and reversal of histopathological changes.
Keywords:
Lead; Oxidative Stress; Brain; curcumin; Fetal toxicity
Immunohistochemical Study of the Ameliorative Effect of Vitamin E on Liver Re...Prof. Hesham N. Mustafa
The liver is almost unique in its capacity for regeneration after hepatectomy but the exact mechanisms are not yet fully clarified. Antioxidants have been shown to promote liver regeneration after major hepatectomy. The present study evaluated the ameliorative effect of vitamin E administration on the liver regeneration after different periods of partial hepatectomy (PH) in rats. Fifty-six adult male albino rats were divided into three groups: Control sham operated group; partially hepatectomized group which were divided into three subgroups sacrificed at 1day, 3 days and 7days after the operation respectively; Partially Hepatectomized group with vitamin E pretreatment before PH where the rats were given a daily oral dose of vitamin E until the time of sacrifice of the rats. Immunohistochemical detection of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and labeling index were demonstrated. After PH, the PCNA positive hepatocytes and the PCNA labeling indices were significantly high after the 1st day and then much decreased after the 3rd day, to be followed by a slight increase at the 7th day. Vitamin E pretreatment in PH rats resulted in a decrease in PCNA positive cells and its labeling indices in the 1st day with a gradual increase in the 3rd and 7th days. Vitamin E has an inhibitory effect in the first 24 hours on liver regeneration followed by stimulatory effect at the third and seventh days after PH. These data indicated that vitamin E pretreatment has an important role in regulation and enhancement of liver regeneration after PH.
Keywords:
Immunohistochemistry; Labeling Index; Vitamin E; Partial Hepatectomy; PCNA
Knee anatomy and clinical tests 2024.pdfvimalpl1234
This includes all relevant anatomy and clinical tests compiled from standard textbooks, Campbell,netter etc..It is comprehensive and best suited for orthopaedicians and orthopaedic residents.
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Abdominal trauma in pediatrics refers to injuries or damage to the abdominal organs in children. It can occur due to various causes such as falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports-related injuries, and physical abuse. Children are more vulnerable to abdominal trauma due to their unique anatomical and physiological characteristics. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, tenderness, distension, vomiting, and signs of shock. Diagnosis involves physical examination, imaging studies, and laboratory tests. Management depends on the severity and may involve conservative treatment or surgical intervention. Prevention is crucial in reducing the incidence of abdominal trauma in children.
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
Rasamanikya is a excellent preparation in the field of Rasashastra, it is used in various Kushtha Roga, Shwasa, Vicharchika, Bhagandara, Vatarakta, and Phiranga Roga. In this article Preparation& Comparative analytical profile for both Formulationon i.e Rasamanikya prepared by Kushmanda swarasa & Churnodhaka Shodita Haratala. The study aims to provide insights into the comparative efficacy and analytical aspects of these formulations for enhanced therapeutic outcomes.
Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
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life [4]. Pb exposure is associated with teratospermia,
hypospermia, asthenospermia, testicular atrophy, and
hypofertility [5].
The adverse effects of Pb on the testicles include
reduced cellularity, abnormal shape of mature cells, and
shortened seminiferous tubules, indicative of impaired
maturation. Fibrosis, thickening of basement membranes,
and interstitial edema are also observed [5, 6]. Pb poison-
ing leads to oxidative stress, increased lipid peroxidation,
necrosis, and apoptosis in cells. It activates lymphocytic
response mechanisms and CD68, along with alterations
in antioxidant enzyme activity such as catalase (CAT)
and superoxide dismutase (SOD) [7]. Moreover, Pb expo-
sure elevates malondialdehyde (MDA) levels [8].
Flavonoids, a group of naturally occurring compounds,
have gained attention due to their diverse beneficial
effects on human health. These compounds possess anti-
viral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic,
liver-protecting, and immune system-activating proper-
ties [9]. Among the flavonoids, quercetin (3,5,7,3,4-pen-
tahydroxy flavone) stands out as a well-known dietary
antioxidant. Quercetin exhibits the ability to scavenge
reactive species like hydroxyl radicals and peroxynitrite,
thereby contributing to its positive health impacts [10].
Quercetin acts as an antioxidant by neutralizing free
radicals and chelating metal ions [11]. It strengthens anti-
oxidant defenses by promoting the activity of antioxidant
enzymes [12]. By chelating metal ions and eliminating
free radicals, quercetin exerts its antioxidant effects [13].
This compound safeguards body tissues by counteracting
reactive oxygen species produced during cellular pro-
cesses [14]. Additionally, quercetin has been shown to
reduce testicular reactive oxygen species, diminish lipid
peroxidation, and enhance sperm motility and count [15].
2 Materials and methods
2.1 Ethical approval
This work strictly adhered to the National Institutes of
Health’s Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Ani-
mals. The King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medi-
cine’s Scientific Ethics Committee granted approval for
the animal experimentation process. (No: 221-19).
2.2 Chemicals
By dissolving this salt in DI
H2O [8], lead acetate (PbAc,
MilliporeSigma, Burlington, MA, USA) was created as
a solution. Some 5N HCl was added to the PbAc solu-
tion to stop the precipitation of Pb salts. The quercetin
was given by MilliporeSigma, Burlington, Massachusetts,
USA. All additional chemicals and reagents were of
the analytical quality and were acquired from regional
businesses.
2.3 Animals
We used 40 adult male albino rats that weighed 215 g.
They were kept in a typical laboratory environment
(24 °C, 12/12-h light/dark cycle). A typical laboratory
meal and fresh water were given ad libitum for one
week as an acclimatization phase.
2.4 Experimental design
The rats were split into four groups with ten rats each:
The control group received distilled water for 30 days.
The Quercetin group received Quercetin 75 mg/kg
BW daily for 30 days [16].
The Pb group received lead acetate 10 mg/kg BW
daily for 30 days [17].
The Quercetin + Pb group received (75 mg/kg BW
prior to 10 mg/kg BW of PbAc daily for 30 days. Oral
gavages were used to administer all of the doses. The
testes were then extracted from the rats after they were
slaughtered.
2.5
Preparation of blood samples and serum
The animals were euthanized after 30 days, and blood
samples were taken. To extract the serum, the sam-
ples were centrifuged at 3000 rpm for 10 min and then
stored at − 20 °C in a clean Eppendorf tube for bio-
chemical marker analysis [18].
2.6 Tissue sampling
At the end of the experiment, the testes were removed
and perfused with phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). The
right testis was stored in 10% neutral-buffered forma-
lin for histopathology exams, whereas the left testis was
retained at − 80 °C until the assay. In an ice-cold phos-
phate-buffer solution, tissue homogenates were pre-
pared (pH 7.5). After homogenates were centrifuged at
12,000 g for 10 min, the supernatants were utilized for
biochemical analysis [18].
2.7 Biochemical analysis
2.7.1 Estimation of sex hormones and cytokines
and inflammatory mediator
The study measured LH (luteinizing hormone), FSH
(follicle-stimulating hormone), and total testoster-
one in serum using ELISA kits from Cusabio and Cal-
biotech Inc. The levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, and MCP-1
were determined using ELISA kits for rat IL-1β, TNF-
α, and MCP-1 from BioSource International USA. A
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microtiter plate reader from Fisher Biotech (Germany)
was used to read the results of the ELISA assays [19,
20].
2.7.2 Estimation of lead concentration
The amount of lead in testes homogenates was deter-
mined using the atomic absorption spectroscopy
method (μg/g tissue) [21].
2.7.3 Estimation of oxidative stress and antioxidant activity
parameters
Superoxide anion
(O2
−
) was determined using Lumi-
Max superoxide anion detection kit supplied by Agilent
Technologies, Canada [22]. MDA (malondialdehyde) was
measured in testes tissue homogenate as a lipid peroxida-
tion index [23] depending on the reaction with thiobar-
bituric acid-reactive substances spectrophotometrically.
SOD (superoxide dismutase) activity was measured by
reduction of nitroblue tetrazolium [24]. CAT (catalase)
activity was determined based on the disintegration
of H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) [24]. GSH (reduced glu-
tathione) level was assayed spectrophotometrically [25].
2.8
Sperm characteristics analysis
The right epididymis was cut open and placed in a petri
dish containing 2 mL of phosphate-buffered saline solu-
tion at a temperature of 37 °C and with a pH of 7.4. The
spermatozoa were released by puncturing the head of the
epididymis into the buffer solution. Approximately 9 µL
of the spermatozoa suspension was placed on a count-
ing compartment. The computer-aided Sperm Analyzer
(CASA; JH-6004 Sperm Quality Analyzer) was used to
evaluate the sperm count and kinetics. Each sample had
at least 200 cells counted in every investigation including
sperm characteristics. Semen was collected and tested
right away; sperm concentration, motility, and mor-
phology) [26]. A negative stain was used to assess sperm
morphology, with India ink as a contrasting reagent. Per-
centage of abnormal or dead spermatozoa were estimated
where slides stained by the nigrosin–eosin stain using
bright-field microscopy and any head, tail and entire
sperm abnormalities were expressed as a percentage [27].
Sperm motility was determined visually [28] under light
microscope at 400X magnification at 35 °C on a heated
stage, and sperms were assigned either non-motile or
motile [29]. Sperm concentration was calculated using
a calibrated photo-colorimeter at 546 nm (Colorimeter
254, Ciba-Corning) [30] and light microscope at 200X
magnification.
2.8.1 Light microscopic examination
The tissues were fixed in 10% neutral-buffered formalin
(NBF). Tissues were stained with hematoxylin and eosin
(HE) as part of a regular histological procedure.
2.9
Image capture and quantitative morphometric
analysis
The study used an Olympus BX53 microscope with a
DP73 camera to analyze different sections. The diam-
eters of each seminiferous tubule and the total and dif-
ferential cell count were determined using short and
long diameters that were perpendicular to each other.
The diameter and epithelial height of each tubule were
measured using photographs taken with a 10X and 40X
objective lens and a high-resolution digital camera.
The germinal epithelium was assumed and displayed at
micrometers from the basement membrane to the last
stage of germinal cells. Spermatogonia, primary sper-
matocytes, spermatids, and sertoli cells were counted
for each tubule based on the form of their nuclei and
cytoplasm. The images were viewed and recorded
using an Olympus microscope with a digital camera
and associated computer software. The study evalu-
ated 25 tubules from 5 separate HE-stained sections
on different axes for each group. Only circular or nearly
circular tubules were evaluated, and 10 non-over-
lapping fields were measured for each stained area to
compute a mean value. The data were evaluated using
Image-Pro Plus v6 (Media Cybernetics Inc., Bethesda,
Maryland, USA) and ImageJ (National Institute of
Health, Bethesda, MD, USA) (version 1.80) at a magni-
fication of 100x.
2.10 Statistical analysis
The data were given as mean and standard deviation.
To establish the significance of the mean between the
groups, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used,
followed by a Bonferroni post hoc test (SPSS 28). P-val-
ues of less than 0.05 were deemed statistically significant.
3 Results
Quercetin group shows nearly the same findings as
control.
3.1
Sex hormones and cytokines and inflammatory
mediator analysis
Quercetin coadministration reduced the lev-
els of cytokines such as IL-1 β, TNF-α, and MCP-1
(P0.001), as well as inflammatory mediators such as
MCP-1 (P0.001), and tended to raise the levels of
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sexual hormones such as testosterone (P0.001), FSH
(P0.001), and LH (P0.001). Pb group showed signifi-
cant elevations in the levels of IL-1β (P0.001), TNF-α
(P0.001), and MCP-1 (P0.001), while the sexual hor-
mone levels were significantly decreased testosterone
(P0.001), FSH (P0.001) and LH (P0.01), indicating
the integrity of testis structure (Table 1).
3.2
Pb‑concentration and oxidative stress and antioxidant
activity parameters
In Pb group, there is a significant increase of Pb-con-
centration (P0.001), superoxide anion
O2- (P0.001),
and MDA (P0.001). In addition, there is a significant
decrease in SOD (P0.001), CAT (P0.001), and GSH
(P0.001). Quercetin administration tended to decrease
significantly the accumulation of Pb (P0.001) and oxi-
dative stress: superoxide anion
O2
−
(P0.001) and MDA
(P0.001), and significantly increased the antioxidants:
SOD (P0.001), CAT (P0.001), and GSH (P0.001)
(Table 2).
3.3 Sperm characteristics
Sperm quality was significantly altered in Pb group:
sperm concentration (P0.001), the sperm motil-
ity (P0.001), dead sperm (P0.001), and abnormal
forms were significantly decreased (P0.001). When
rats were treated with Quercetin, the sperm quality was
slightly improved (P0.01), sperm motility (P0.001),
dead sperm decreased (P0.001), and anormal forms
(P0.001) (Table 3).
Table 1 Effect of Quercetin on sex hormones and cytokines and inflammatory mediator in serum
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation
Sexual hormones Cytokines and inflammatory mediator
Testosterone (ng/ml) FSH (ng/ml) LH (ng/ml) IL-1β (pg/ml) TNF-α (pg/ml) MCP-1 (pg/ml)
Control group 7.5±0.54 9.6±0.71 2.4±0.32 16.2±1.5 17.5±2.4 81.3±7.6
Quercetin group 7.3±0.60 9.1±0.82 2.3±0.87 14.7±1.3 16.7±2.1 77.4±6.8
Pb group 3.2±0.39
P0.001
5.8±0.61
P0.001
0.81±0.16
P0.001
35.6±2.4
P0.001
37.2±4.1
P0.001
135.6±5.3
P0.001
Quercetin+Pb group 7.1±0.45
P0.001
7.2±0.43
P0.001
1.7±0.15
P0.01
18.2±1.7
P0.001
20.1±2.3
P0.001
82.4±7.6
P0.001
Table 2 Effects of Quercetin on lead conc, oxidative stress, and antioxidant levels
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation
Pb conc. (μg/g tissue) O2
−
(nmol/g tissue) MDA
(nmol/g Tissue)
SOD
(u/g tissue)
CAT
(u/g tissue)
GSH
nmol/g tissue
Control group 0.89±0.03 10.7±1.6 28.5±2.6 2.3±0.4 7.5±0.8 1.3±0.8
Quercetin group 0.7±0.02 10.2±1.5 28.7±2.5 2.5±0.3 8.3±0.9 2.5±0.3
Pb group 2.8±0.23
P0.001
23.4±2.4
P0.001
43.1±3.7
P0.001
0.8±0.06
P0.001
4.5±0.6
P0.001
0.8±0.06
P0.001
Quercetin+Pb group 2.1±0.07
P0.001
16.3±2.1
P0.001
31.4±2.8
P0.001
1.9±0.8
P0.001
8.7±0.2
P0.001
1.6±0.3
P0.01
Table 3 Effect of Quercetin on sperm quality
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation
Sperm concentration
million/g
Sperm motility % Dead sperm % Abnormal sperm %
Head Tail Entire
Control group 285±13.3 87.3±6.2 13.8±1.7 2.7±0.13 4.3±0.51 6.4±0.41
Quercetin group 290±12.5 89.1±5.3 13.2±1.3 2.5±0.12 4.1±0.32 6.1±0.44
Pb group 186±11.7
P0.001
54.7±4.2
P0.001
38.9±2.6
P0.001
6.8±0.76
P0.001
8.1±0.41
P0.001
13.4±1.5
P0.001
Quercetin+Pb group 206±10.9
P0.01
80.3±2.1
P0.001
20.6±3.1
P0.001
4.3±0.26
P0.001
5.1±0.36
P0.001
8.7±1.3
P0.001
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3.4
Quantitative morphometric analysis
Pb treatment induced a significant decline in seminif-
erous tubule epithelial height (P 0.001), the count of
total cells (P 0.001) as spermatogonia (P 0.001), pri-
mary spermatocytes (P 0.001), spermatids (P 0.001),
and sertoli cells (P 0.001). Concurrent administration
of Quercetin significantly improved these parameters
and the seminiferous tubule height, to near normal
levels (P 0.05) but have not completely restored the
cellular organization of seminiferous tubule (P 0.05)
(Table 4).
3.4.1 Light microscopic results
The seminiferous tubules with spermatogenic series were
formed normally in the control section. Seminiferous
tubules seemed to be spherical, with regular frameworks
and a definite basement membrane surrounding them.
Sertoli cells seemed stretched to the lumen and resting
on the basement membrane. The large light nuclei and
pale cytoplasm of these cells made them easily identifi-
able. Leydig’s interstitial cells had a polygonal shape,
eosinophilic cytoplasm, and a big spherical nucleus
(Fig. 1).
Few spermatogenic cells with pyknotic nuclei lined the
seminiferous tubules in the Pb group, whereas others
showed vacuolation and spermatogenic cell detachment.
At the level of primary spermatocytes or round sperma-
tids, there was also indications of retained spermatogene-
sis. The lumina of the seminiferous tubules contained less
sperm. Due to abnormalities, the basement membranes
of other seminiferous tubules looked to have deterio-
rated. Interstitial cell proliferation was observed as many
cellular masses of vacuolated acidophilic cells with darkly
colored nuclei. Furthermore, edema in the interstitial
area appeared to be homogeneous eosinophilic exudates
(Fig. 1).
In Quercetin coadministration, on the other hand, the
histological structure of the seminiferous tubules was
retained, which seemed normal with consistent skeletons
and a large amount of sperm in their lumina. Vacu-
olation, spermatogenic cell detachment, and interstitial
edema were detected despite the number of spermato-
genic cells lining the tubules (Fig. 1).
4 Discussion
Lead exposure arises from various sources across differ-
ent countries. For instance, in Nigeria, electronic waste,
paint, and batteries are significant sources of exposure.
In Mexico, lead exposure can occur from glazed ceram-
ics, lead-contaminated utensils, and water. In India,
traditional medicines and cosmetics contribute to lead
exposure. In China, e-waste, traditional medicines, and
industrial emissions are sources of lead exposure. In
France, lead paint in older homes, imported ceramics and
cosmetics, and industrial emissions are exposure sources.
In Australia, lead exposure sources include paint, dust,
imported toys, and traditional medicines. Finally, in the
USA, paint, the industrial history of lead exposure, and
batteries are the primary sources of lead exposure. [31]
When compared to controls, a significant concentra-
tion of Pb was found in the testis in the current investi-
gation. However, cotreatment with Quercetin reduced
Pb level in these tissues that agreed with previous works
[32]. The orthophenolic groups on the Quercetin B ring
can also chelate Pb by forming a coordination link with
the Pb ions [33].
Pb causes a decrease in FSH, LH, and testosterone lev-
els [32, 34]. This was due to a reduction in LH-binding
sites in Leydig cells [35]. Quercetin partly regains these
hormonal levels to acceptable levels. This might be
ascribed to its antioxidant capability.
Quantitative measurement is an important predictor
of typical harmonic germinal cell connections. The Pb
group showed a significant reduction in tubular diameter,
epithelial height, and total number of germ cells when
compared to the control group. Seminiferous tubule atro-
phy, germinal cell sloughing, and cytoskeletal anchoring
system breakdown are all signs of a specific disruption
Table 4 Effect of Quercetin on morphometric parameters including mean values of epithelial height and total and differential number
of cells per seminiferous tubule in all groups (n=10)
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation
Epithelial height (µm) Total cells Spermatogonia Primary
spermatocyte
Spermatids Sertoli cells
Control group 113.8±11.7 347.8±8.9 30.9±1.3 40.7±1.4 405.7±18.2 14.2±1.7
Quercetin group 110.2±10.4 344.6±9.2 30.4±1.2 40.2±1.3 402.1±17.6 13.8±2.1
Pb group 85.9±12.6
P0.001
330.08±6.7
P0.001
24.9±1.6
P0.001
35.9±1.5
P0.001
331.2±15.7
P0.001
9.7±1.3
P0.001
Quercetin+Pb group 101.2±13.2
P0.05
341.09±7.4
P0.05
27.1±1.4
P0.01
37.8±1.2
P0.05
360.2±12.5
P0.01
12.1±1.5
P0.05
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of cellular connections. These findings are similar to the
authors’ claims [4, 34, 36, 37].
Similarly, spermatogenic series count was decreased
in Pb group; this agreed with previous finding [5]. This
attributed to complete arrest of spermatogenesis with
reduction in matured forms when compared to immature
forms, observed in Pb group with significant reduction in
spermatogonia and other germ cell populations [37]; this
agreed with the current findings. Histopathological altera-
tions noted included disintegrated shrunken seminiferous
tubules, decreased cellularity, ad irregular wavy thickening
of basement membrane. Current findings in Pb group are
agreed with others, including abnormal ratio of spermato-
genic cells and abnormalities in interstitial cells of Leydig
[6, 38]. These findings are improved with the administra-
tion of Quercetin that guard against the Pb-induced histo-
logical variations [34].
Furthermore, vacuoles in between the spermatogenic
series and sertoli cells seen in study [39] are agreed with
the current findings. Other studies have found that sertoli
cells in the Pb group are unaffected [37]. This is explained
that Pb causes apoptosis of the germinal cells [40]. Fur-
thermore, Pb caused a dose-dependent decrease in the
activity of two key enzymes, alkaline phosphatase and
Na–K ATPase [37].
In the current work, there are variations in sperm
parameters detected due to Pb [38]. Likewise, reduction in
sperm motility is accredited to rise of ROS-mediated dam-
age. The fluidity and integrity of cellular membrane struc-
tures, particularly the cell membrane, are disrupted by
ROS, which is important for sperm motility, organizational
integrity, and ultimately sperm viability [41]. It was stated
that Pb is able to encourage oxidative stress [6, 42].
Quercetin prevents cell death and oxidative harm by
scavenging oxygen radicals, defending against lipid per-
oxidation, and chelating Pb ions, among other ways [8,
17]. Due to its ability to donate electrons or hydrogens,
Quercetin is an excellent free radical scavenging antioxi-
dant that scavenges hydroxyl groups, hydrogen peroxide,
and superoxide anions [34].
Quercetin diffuses widely through basement mem-
branes, allowing it to scavenge oxyradicals via the lipid
Fig. 1 A control: normal histoarchitecture Sg: Spermatogonia, Sp: Spermatids, Sz: Spermatozoa, B Pb group: variable degrees of degenerative
changes in the seminiferous tubules. Tubules contain highly vacuolated cytoplasm (V) with deeply stained pyknotic nuclei. Exfoliated germ
cells (Ex) appear in the lumina of the seminiferous tubules. Some tubules have completely degenerated, C Quercetin+Pb group: restoration
of the histoarchitecture (HE scale bar, 50 μm)
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bilayer in a number of sites [43]. It could be because of the
pentahydroxy flavone structure, which allows it to chelate
metal ions through the ortho-dihydroxy phenolic structure
while simultaneously scavenging lipid peroxyl and alkoxyl
radicals [44].
By blocking oxidative enzymes including NADPH oxi-
dase, lipoxygenase, and xanthine oxidase, Quercetin may
act as an antioxidant. Inhibiting these enzymes, which
are important in the early stages of free radical-induced
cellular damage, lowers oxidative stress [45]. Further-
more, Quercetin metabolites, like free Quercetin, have
been shown to prevent peroxynitrite-mediated oxidation
[46]. Apart from its direct hydrogen-donating character-
istics, Quercetin’s role in signaling cascades and indirect
engagement with the endogenous antioxidant defense
mechanism has recently received increasing attention [47].
According to one study, polyphenols interact with cellu-
lar defense mechanisms as detoxifying enzymes in stages
I (mainly the CYP450 complex enzymes) and II (e.g., glu-
tathione transferases and glucuronyltransferases) [48].
Flavonoids like Quercetin also boost the expression of
c-glutamylcysteine synthetase, the rate-limiting enzyme in
GSH synthesis [49]. The most effective of the flavonoids,
quercetin, has been found to raise intracellular glutathione
levels via increasing the expression of c-glutamylcysteine
synthetase [50].
5 Conclusions
According to the results, Pb may act at the maturation
level to cause discernible morphometric changes in the
testicular tissues. Quercetin cotreatment prevents degen-
eration, lowers inflammatory mediators, cytokines, and
oxidative stress and restores biochemical markers and sex-
ual hormones.
Acknowledgements
Not applicable.
Author contributions
The author contributed 100%. The author read and approved the final
manuscript.
Funding
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Availability of data and materials
Not applicable.
Declarations
Ethics approval and consent to participate
This work strictly adhered to the National Institutes of Health’s Guide for the Care
and Use of Laboratory Animals. The King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medi-
cine’s Scientific Ethics Committee granted approval for the animal experimenta-
tion process. (No: 221-19).
Consent for publication
I, the undersigned, give my consent for the publication of identifiable details,
which can include photograph(s) and/or videos and/or case history and/or
details within the text (“Material”) to be published in the above Journal and
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Received: 26 May 2023 Accepted: 5 July 2023
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