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  1. Article ; Online: N-acetyl cysteine augments adipose tissue-derived stem cell efficacy on inflammatory markers and regulatory T cell system balance in an allergic asthma model.

    Radan, Maryam / Abol Nejadian, Farhad / Bayati, Vahid / Hemmati, Ali Asghar / Hoseinynejad, Khojasteh / Mard, Seyyed Ali

    The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma

    2024  , Page(s) 1–13

    Abstract: Background: Allergic asthma is a destructive inflammatory process in the respiratory system. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) have been reported in patients with obstructive pulmonary disease. On the other hand, ... ...

    Abstract Background: Allergic asthma is a destructive inflammatory process in the respiratory system. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) have been reported in patients with obstructive pulmonary disease. On the other hand, several studies have shown the modulatory effects of mesenchymal stem cells on the immune system and inflammatory responses. Accordingly, the purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effect of administration of adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs) plus NAC on regulatory T cell system balance in an allergic asthma model.
    Methods: Eighty Sprague- Dawley rats were randomly divided into the following groups: Control, Plasmalite, Allergic asthma, Allergic asthma + ADSCs, NAC, Allergic asthma + NAC, Allergic asthma + ADSCs + NAC and Allergic asthma + Prednisolone. at the end of the experiment, arterial blood gas analysis, inflammatory cell counts in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), inflammatory cytokine concentration, total IgE and specific OVA-IgE levels, gene expression levels of CD4+-T cell subsets, pulmonary indicators, edema, and lung histopathology were evaluated in all groups.
    Results: Administration of NAC plus ADSCs demonstrated a significant decrease in total WBC and eosinophil counts, which was in line with remarkable decrease in IL-17 and TNF-α concentrations and increases in IL-10 level compared with other treated groups. NAC plus ADSC treatment showed significant increases in Treg gene expression, although Th17 and Th2 expression significantly decreased compared with that in prednisolone- treated rats.
    Conclusion: The results of the present study documented that the administration of ADSCs plus NAC has an inhibitory effect on the inflammation caused by allergic asthma in a rat model. The improvement of inflammatory indexes was significantly higher than that with prednisolone treatment.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 603816-5
    ISSN 1532-4303 ; 0277-0903
    ISSN (online) 1532-4303
    ISSN 0277-0903
    DOI 10.1080/02770903.2024.2321296
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  2. Article ; Online: The Role of Rosmarinic Acid in the Protection Against Inflammatory Factors in Rats Model With Monocrotaline-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension: Investigating the Signaling Pathway of NFκB, OPG, Runx2, and P-Selectin in Heart.

    Atefipour, Narges / Dianat, Mahin / Badavi, Mohammad / Radan, Maryam / Mard, Seyyed Ali

    Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

    2024  Volume 83, Issue 3, Page(s) 258–264

    Abstract: Abstract: Shortness of breath and syncope are common symptoms of right ventricular failure caused by pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), which is the result of blockage and increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries. There is a significant amount ... ...

    Abstract Abstract: Shortness of breath and syncope are common symptoms of right ventricular failure caused by pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), which is the result of blockage and increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries. There is a significant amount of evidence supporting the idea that inflammation and vascular calcification (VC) are important factors in PAH pathogenesis. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the features of the inflammatory process and gene expression involved in VC in monocrotaline (MCT)-induced PAH rats. MCT (60 mg/kg, i.p.) was used to induce PAH. Animals were given normal saline or rosmarinic acid (RA) (10, 15, and 30 mg/kg, gavage) for 21 days. An increase in right ventricular systolic pressure was evaluated as confirming PAH. To determine the level of inflammation in lung tissue, pulmonary edema and the total and differential white blood cell counts in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid were measured. Also, the expression of NFκB, OPG, Runx2, and P-selectin genes was investigated to evaluate the level of VC in the heart. Our experiment showed that RA significantly decreased right ventricular hypertrophy, inflammatory factors, NFκB, Runx2, and P-selectin gene expression, pulmonary edema, total and differential white blood cell count, and increased OPG gene expression. Therefore, our research showed that RA protects against MCT-induced PAH by reducing inflammation and VC in rats.
    MeSH term(s) Rats ; Animals ; Hypertension, Pulmonary/chemically induced ; Hypertension, Pulmonary/prevention & control ; Hypertension, Pulmonary/metabolism ; Monocrotaline/toxicity ; Rosmarinic Acid ; Pulmonary Edema/pathology ; P-Selectin ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension ; Signal Transduction ; Pulmonary Artery ; Inflammation/pathology ; Disease Models, Animal ; Core Binding Factor Alpha 1 Subunit/genetics
    Chemical Substances Monocrotaline (73077K8HYV) ; Rosmarinic Acid (MQE6XG29YI) ; P-Selectin ; Runx2 protein, rat ; Core Binding Factor Alpha 1 Subunit
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 391970-5
    ISSN 1533-4023 ; 0160-2446
    ISSN (online) 1533-4023
    ISSN 0160-2446
    DOI 10.1097/FJC.0000000000001534
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  3. Article: Protective effects of crocin and gallic acid on the liver damage induced by methylglyoxal in male mice: role of inflammatory factors.

    Radmehr, Vahid / Mojadami, Shahnaz / Ahangarpour, Akram / Mard, Seyyed Ali

    Gastroenterology and hepatology from bed to bench

    2023  Volume 16, Issue 1, Page(s) 499–508

    Abstract: Aim: This study aims to evaluate whether biochemical alterations caused by methylglyoxal (MG), improves by the administration of gallic acid (GA), crocin (Cr), and metformin (MT) in the liver.: Background: MG is produced naturally through various ... ...

    Abstract Aim: This study aims to evaluate whether biochemical alterations caused by methylglyoxal (MG), improves by the administration of gallic acid (GA), crocin (Cr), and metformin (MT) in the liver.
    Background: MG is produced naturally through various physiological processes, but high levels of MG cause inflammation in hepatocytes. Normal liver function is essential for maintaining glucose homeostasis. Gallic acid and crocin can reduce inflammation.
    Methods: This experiment was done in 5 weeks. 50 male NMRI mice were randomly divided into 5 groups (n=10): 1) Control, 2) MG (600 mg/Kg/d, p.o.), 3) MG+GA (30 mg/kg/day, p.o.), 4) MG+Cr (60 mg/kg/day, p.o.), 5) MG+MT (150 mg/kg/day, p.o.). After one week of habituation, MG was administered for four weeks. Gallic acid, crocin, and metformin were administered in the last two weeks. Biochemical and histologic evaluations were assessed after plasma collection and tissue sample preparation.
    Results: Gallic acid and crocin-received groups significantly reduced fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and elevated insulin sensitivity. Administration of MG exerted a marked increase in the levels of hepatic enzymes. Treatment with gallic acid, crocin, and metformin significantly decreased them. The altered levels of inflammatory factors in the diabetic group were significantly improved in the diabetic-treated groups. High levels of steatosis and red blood cells (RBCs) accumulation in the MG group markedly recovered in other treated mice.
    Conclusion: Harmful effects of accumulated MG in the liver of diabetic mice were effectively attenuated by using gallic acid and crocin.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-01
    Publishing country Iran
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2569124-7
    ISSN 2008-4234 ; 2008-2258
    ISSN (online) 2008-4234
    ISSN 2008-2258
    DOI 10.22037/ghfbb.v16i1.2620
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  4. Article ; Online: Gentisic acid ameliorates type 2 diabetes induced by Nicotinamide-Streptozotocin in male mice by attenuating pancreatic oxidative stress and inflammation through modulation of Nrf2 and NF-кB pathways.

    Razliqi, Reza Noei / Ahangarpour, Akram / Mard, Seyyed Ali / Khorsandi, Layasadat

    Life sciences

    2023  Volume 325, Page(s) 121770

    Abstract: Aims: There is a close link between oxidative stress, inflammation, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Gentisic acid (GA) is a di-phenolic compound and an active metabolite of aspirin that possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but ... ...

    Abstract Aims: There is a close link between oxidative stress, inflammation, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Gentisic acid (GA) is a di-phenolic compound and an active metabolite of aspirin that possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but its potential anti-diabetic effects have not been evaluated so far. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate GA's potential antidiabetic effects through the Nuclear Factor Erythroid 2-Related Factor (Nrf2) and Nuclear Factor Kappa Beta (NF-кB) signaling pathways.
    Material and methods: In this study, T2DM induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of STZ (65 mg/kg B.W) after 15 min nicotinamide (120 mg/kg B.W) injection. After seven days of injections, fasting blood glucose (FBS) was measured. Seven days after FBS monitoring treatments started. Grouping and treatments were as follows: 1) Normal control group; NC, 2) Diabetic control group; DC, 3) Metformin group; MT (150 mg/kg B.W, daily), 4) Test group; GA (100 mg/kg B.W, daily). Treatments continued for 14 consecutive days.
    Key findings: Diabetic mice treatment with GA significantly decreased FBS, improved plasma lipid profiles and pancreatic antioxidant status. GA modulated Nrf2 pathway by upregulation of Nrf2 protein, NAD(P)H: quinone oxidoreductase 1 (Nqo1), and p21, and downregulation of miR-200a, Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1), and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase-2 (NOX2). Also, GA attenuated inflammation by upregulation of metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT1) and interleukin-10 (IL-10) and downregulation of miR-125b, NF-кB, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1ß).
    Significance: GA attenuates T2DM, possibly by improving antioxidant status through the Nrf2 pathway and attenuation of inflammation.
    MeSH term(s) Mice ; Animals ; Male ; NF-kappa B/metabolism ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/chemically induced ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/drug therapy ; Antioxidants/pharmacology ; Antioxidants/metabolism ; Kelch-Like ECH-Associated Protein 1/metabolism ; NF-E2-Related Factor 2/metabolism ; Streptozocin/pharmacology ; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental/metabolism ; Niacinamide/pharmacology ; Oxidative Stress ; Inflammation/drug therapy ; MicroRNAs/metabolism
    Chemical Substances NF-kappa B ; Antioxidants ; Kelch-Like ECH-Associated Protein 1 ; NF-E2-Related Factor 2 ; 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (VP36V95O3T) ; Streptozocin (5W494URQ81) ; Niacinamide (25X51I8RD4) ; MicroRNAs
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-14
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3378-9
    ISSN 1879-0631 ; 0024-3205
    ISSN (online) 1879-0631
    ISSN 0024-3205
    DOI 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121770
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  5. Article ; Online: Gentisic acid protects against diabetic nephropathy in Nicotinamide-Streptozotocin administered male mice by attenuating oxidative stress and inflammation: The role of miR-200a/Keap1/Nrf2 pathway, renin-angiotensin system (RAS) and NF-кB.

    Noei Razliqi, Reza / Ahangarpour, Akram / Mard, Seyyed Ali / Khorsandi, Layasadat

    Chemico-biological interactions

    2023  Volume 380, Page(s) 110507

    Abstract: Oxidative stress and inflammation play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Local renin-angiotensin systems (RAS) contribute to the pathogenesis and progression of DN by exacerbating oxidative stress and inflammation.Gentisic ... ...

    Abstract Oxidative stress and inflammation play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Local renin-angiotensin systems (RAS) contribute to the pathogenesis and progression of DN by exacerbating oxidative stress and inflammation.Gentisic acid (GA), a phenolic compound and also a metabolite of aspirin, is reported to possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the protective effects of GA against DN remain to be elucidated. Nicotinamide (120 mg/kg) and streptozotocin (65 mg/kg) were used to induce diabetes in male mice. Oral administration of GA once daily for 2 weeks (100 mg/kg) ameliorated diabetes-induced renal injury by reducing plasma creatinine, urea, blood urea nitrogen, and urinary albuminuria levels. Diabetic mice showed a significant increase in total oxidant status and malondialdehyde, along with decreased catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase in the kidney tissue, which was ameliorated in the GA-treated mice. Histopathological analysis showed that GA treatment reduced diabetes-induced renal injury. Furthermore, GA treatment was associated with the downregulation of miR-125b, nuclear factor kappa beta (NF-кB), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), and upregulation of interleukin-10 (IL-10), miR-200a, and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) in the renal tissue. GA treatment also downregulated angiotensin-converting enzyme 1 (ACE1), angiotensin II receptor 1 (AT1R), and NADPH oxidase 2 (NOX 2) and upregulated angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). In conclusion, the ameliorative effects of GA against DN may be attributed to its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties through the downregulation of NF-кB, upregulation of Nrf2, and modulation of RAS in renal tissue.
    MeSH term(s) Mice ; Male ; Animals ; Diabetic Nephropathies/pathology ; NF-kappa B/metabolism ; Streptozocin/toxicity ; Renin-Angiotensin System ; NF-E2-Related Factor 2/metabolism ; Antioxidants/metabolism ; Niacinamide/pharmacology ; Niacinamide/therapeutic use ; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental/complications ; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental/drug therapy ; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental/metabolism ; Kelch-Like ECH-Associated Protein 1/metabolism ; Kidney ; Oxidative Stress ; Inflammation/metabolism ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents/pharmacology ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents/therapeutic use ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents/metabolism ; MicroRNAs/metabolism ; Angiotensins/metabolism ; Angiotensins/pharmacology ; Angiotensins/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances NF-kappa B ; Streptozocin (5W494URQ81) ; NF-E2-Related Factor 2 ; 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (VP36V95O3T) ; Antioxidants ; Niacinamide (25X51I8RD4) ; Kelch-Like ECH-Associated Protein 1 ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents ; MicroRNAs ; Angiotensins ; Keap1 protein, mouse
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-27
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 218799-1
    ISSN 1872-7786 ; 0009-2797
    ISSN (online) 1872-7786
    ISSN 0009-2797
    DOI 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110507
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  6. Article ; Online: Gallic Acid Improves Therapeutic Effects of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived from Adipose Tissue in Acute Renal Injury Following Rhabdomyolysis Induced by Glycerol.

    Mard, Seyyed Ali / Hoseinynejad, Khojasteh / Nejaddehbashi, Fereshteh

    Inflammation

    2022  Volume 45, Issue 6, Page(s) 2294–2308

    Abstract: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is identified by a progressive reduction in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and retention of nitrogenous waste products. Traumatic and nontraumatic rhabdomyolysis is recently considered the main cause of AKI. According to ... ...

    Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is identified by a progressive reduction in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and retention of nitrogenous waste products. Traumatic and nontraumatic rhabdomyolysis is recently considered the main cause of AKI. According to several studies, stem cell treatment is a promising therapeutic strategy for many types of disorders including AKI. The main limitation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) therapy is reducing cell survival in response to oxidative stress products in injured organ areas. Gallic acid (GA) as a well-known antioxidant has been reported to confer potent-free radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to assess the influence of MSCs and GA in acute renal injury following rhabdomyolysis induced by glycerol. A total of 70 healthy rats were divided into seven groups (10 in each group): control, AKI (glycerol, intramuscular), cell therapy (AKI + intravenous injection of mesenchymal stem cells derived from adipose tissue (AMCs), AKI + AMCs + GA (50, 100, and 200 mg/kg, intraperitoneally, 3 days a week for 3 consecutive weeks), and positive control group (the most effective dose of gallic acid). After the treatment, rats were sacrificed; blood, urine, and kidney tissues were collected; and qualitative and quantitative parameters (including blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate transaminase (SGOT), oxidative stress markers kidney function parameters) and histopathological indexes were assayed. Our results revealed that co-treatment of AMCs plus GA into AKI rats decreased BUN and creatinine and ameliorated kidney injury parameters after 3 weeks. Improved oxidative stress markers such as decreased MDA and increased SOD and CAT were significant in the GA + AMCs group compared to the AMCs alone in AKI rats. Also, the histopathological appearances of AKI rats including renal tubule cavity expansion and renal tubular epithelial cell edema, and interstitial inflammation, were alleviated using GA + AMCs treatment compared to the control. The obtained results of the current study documented that antioxidants could make mesenchymal stem cells more resistant to the condition in which they are supposed to be transplanted and probably improve the efficacy of stem cell therapy in AKI patients.
    MeSH term(s) Rats ; Animals ; Glycerol/adverse effects ; Glycerol/metabolism ; Gallic Acid/pharmacology ; Gallic Acid/therapeutic use ; Rhabdomyolysis/therapy ; Rhabdomyolysis/chemically induced ; Rhabdomyolysis/complications ; Acute Kidney Injury/chemically induced ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells/metabolism ; Kidney/pathology ; Adipose Tissue/metabolism ; Oxidative Stress ; Antioxidants/pharmacology ; Antioxidants/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances Glycerol (PDC6A3C0OX) ; Gallic Acid (632XD903SP) ; Antioxidants
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 434408-x
    ISSN 1573-2576 ; 0360-3997
    ISSN (online) 1573-2576
    ISSN 0360-3997
    DOI 10.1007/s10753-022-01691-4
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  7. Article: Effect of Gallic Acid Pretreatment and SGK1 Enzyme Inhibition on Cardiac Function and Inflammation in a Rat Model of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury.

    Souri, Faramarz / Badavi, Mohammad / Dianat, Mahin / Mard, Seyyed Ali / Sarkaki, Alireza

    Reports of biochemistry & molecular biology

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 1, Page(s) 159–172

    Abstract: Background: Serum and glucocorticoid-induced kinase 1 (SGK1) is an enzyme that may play an important role in ischemic-reperfusion (I/R) injury and myocardial dysfunction. Although many studies have been conducted on individual antioxidants, little ... ...

    Abstract Background: Serum and glucocorticoid-induced kinase 1 (SGK1) is an enzyme that may play an important role in ischemic-reperfusion (I/R) injury and myocardial dysfunction. Although many studies have been conducted on individual antioxidants, little attention has been paid to the effects of co-administration of an antioxidant with an SGK1 inhibitor on cardiac function after I/R.
    Methods: This study aimed to determine the effects of gallic acid (as an antioxidant) combined with an SGK1 inhibitor on I/R-induced cardiac dysfunction and inflammation. Sixty male Wistar rats were randomized into 6 groups, pretreated with gallic acid or vehicle for 10 days. Subsequently, the heart was isolated and exposed to I/R. In groups that received the SGK1 inhibitor, the heart was perfused with the SGK1 inhibitor GSK650394, 5 min before induction of ischemia. After that, cardiac function, inflammatory factors, and myocardial damage were evaluated.
    Results: The combination of these two compounds improved cardiac contractility, heart rate, rate pressure product, left ventricular developed pressure, left ventricular systolic pressure, perfusion pressure, and QRS voltage significantly (P < 0.05). In addition, concomitant therapy of these two agents reduced tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6, and the activity of creatine kinase-MB, lactate dehydrogenase, and troponin-I (P < 0.05).
    Conclusion: The results indicated that administration of gallic acid with the SGK1 inhibitor may have a potentiating effect on the improvement of cardiac dysfunction and I/R-induced inflammation.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-13
    Publishing country Iran
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2743890-9
    ISSN 2322-3480
    ISSN 2322-3480
    DOI 10.52547/rbmb.12.1.159
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  8. Article ; Online: Anandamide Attenuates Neurobehavioral Deficits and EEG Irregularities in the Chronic Sleep Deprivation Rats: The Role of Oxidative Stress and Neuroinflammation.

    Belali, Rafie / Mard, Seyyed Ali / Khoshnam, Seyed Esmaeil / Bavarsad, Kowsar / Sarkaki, Alireza / Farbood, Yaghoob

    Neurochemical research

    2023  

    Abstract: Sleep deprivation increases stress, anxiety, and depression by altering the endocannabinoid system's function. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the anti-anxiety and anti-depressant effects of the endocannabinoid anandamide (AEA) in the ... ...

    Abstract Sleep deprivation increases stress, anxiety, and depression by altering the endocannabinoid system's function. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the anti-anxiety and anti-depressant effects of the endocannabinoid anandamide (AEA) in the chronic sleep deprivation (SD) model in rats. Adult male Wistar rats (200-250 g) were randomly divided into three groups: control + vehicle (Control), chronic sleep deprivation + vehicle (SD), and chronic sleep deprivation + 20 mg/kg AEA (SD + A). The rats were kept in a sleep deprivation device for 18 h (7 to 1 a.m.) daily for 21 days. Open-field (OFT), elevated plus maze, and forced swimming tests (FST) were used to assess anxiety and depression-like behavior. As well as the cortical EEG, CB1R mRNA expression, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-4 levels, and antioxidant activity in the brain were examined following SD induction. AEA administration significantly increased the time spent (p < 0.01), the distance traveled in the central zone (p < 0.001), and the number of climbing (p < 0.05) in the OFT; it also increased the duration and number of entries into the open arms (p < 0.01 and p < 0.05 respectively), and did not reduce immobility time in the FST (p > 0.05), AEA increased CB1R mRNA expression in the anterior and medial parts of the brain (p < 0.01), and IL-4 levels (p < 0.05). AEA also reduced IL-6 and TNF-α (p < 0.05) and modulated cortical EEG. AEA induced anxiolytic-like effects but not anti-depressant effects in the SD model in rats by modulating CB1R mRNA expression, cortical EEG, and inflammatory response.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 199335-5
    ISSN 1573-6903 ; 0364-3190
    ISSN (online) 1573-6903
    ISSN 0364-3190
    DOI 10.1007/s11064-023-04054-z
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  9. Article ; Online: Anandamide improves food intake and orexinergic neuronal activity in the chronic sleep deprivation induction model in rats by modulating the expression of the CB1 receptor in the lateral hypothalamus.

    Belali, Rafie / Mard, Seyyed Ali / Khoshnam, Seyed Esmaeil / Bavarsad, Kowsar / Sarkaki, Alireza / Farbood, Yaghoob

    Neuropeptides

    2023  Volume 101, Page(s) 102336

    Abstract: Sleep deprivation alters orexinergic neuronal activity in the lateral hypothalamus (LH), which is the main regulator of sleep-wake, arousal, appetite, and energy regulation processes. Cannabinoid receptor (CBR) expression in this area is involved in ... ...

    Abstract Sleep deprivation alters orexinergic neuronal activity in the lateral hypothalamus (LH), which is the main regulator of sleep-wake, arousal, appetite, and energy regulation processes. Cannabinoid receptor (CBR) expression in this area is involved in modulating the function of orexin neurons. In this study, we investigated the effects of endocannabinoid anandamide (AEA) administration on improving food intake and appetite by modulating the activity of orexin neurons and CB1R expression after chronic sleep deprivation. Adult male Wistar rats (200-250 g) were randomly divided into three groups: control + vehicle (Control), chronic sleep deprivation + vehicle (SD), and chronic sleep deprivation +20 mg/kg AEA (SD + A). For SD induction, the rats were kept in a sleep deprivation device for 18 h (7 a.m. to 1 a.m.) daily for 21 days. Weight gain, food intake, the electrical power of orexin neurons, CB1R mRNA expression in hypothalamus, CB1R protein expression in the LH, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-4 levels and antioxidant activity in hypothalamus were measured after SD induction. Our results showed that AEA administration significantly improved food intake (p < 0.01), Electrical activity of orexin neurons (p < 0.05), CB1R expression in the hypothalamus (p < 0.05), and IL-4 levels (p < 0.05). AEA also reduced mRNA expression of OX1R and OX2R (p < 0.01 and p < 0.05 respectively), also IL-6 and TNF-α (p < 0.01) and MDA level (p < 0.05) in hypothalamic tissue. As a consequence, AEA modulates orexinergic system function and improves food intake by regulating the expression of the CB1 receptor in the LH in sleep deprived rats.
    MeSH term(s) Rats ; Male ; Animals ; Orexins/metabolism ; Hypothalamic Area, Lateral/metabolism ; Sleep Deprivation/metabolism ; Endocannabinoids/metabolism ; Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1/metabolism ; Rats, Wistar ; Interleukin-4/metabolism ; Interleukin-4/pharmacology ; Interleukin-6/metabolism ; Interleukin-6/pharmacology ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/metabolism ; Hypothalamus/metabolism ; Neurons/metabolism ; Eating/physiology ; RNA, Messenger/metabolism ; Orexin Receptors/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Orexins ; anandamide (UR5G69TJKH) ; Endocannabinoids ; Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1 ; Interleukin-4 (207137-56-2) ; Interleukin-6 ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; RNA, Messenger ; Orexin Receptors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-20
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 9048-7
    ISSN 1532-2785 ; 0143-4179
    ISSN (online) 1532-2785
    ISSN 0143-4179
    DOI 10.1016/j.npep.2023.102336
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  10. Article: Crocin ameliorates MicroRNAs-associated ER stress in type 2 diabetes induced by methylglyoxal.

    Radmehr, Vahid / Ahangarpour, Akram / Mard, Seyyed Ali / Khorsandi, Layasadat

    Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

    2022  Volume 25, Issue 2, Page(s) 179–186

    Abstract: Objectives: Methylglyoxal (MG) provokes endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in β-cells and triggers pancreatic β-cell dysfunction. Crocin has anti-diabetic properties. The present study investigated whether crocin prevented pancreas damages induced by MG.! ...

    Abstract Objectives: Methylglyoxal (MG) provokes endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in β-cells and triggers pancreatic β-cell dysfunction. Crocin has anti-diabetic properties. The present study investigated whether crocin prevented pancreas damages induced by MG.
    Materials and methods: Diabetes was induced by MG administration (600 mg/kg/day, PO). On the fourteenth day, after proving hyperglycemia, crocin (15, 30, and 60 mg/kg) and metformin (MT) (150 mg/kg) were used for detoxification of MG until the end of the experiment. The animals were divided into 6 groups: 1) control, 2) diabetic by MG, 3) MG + crocin 15 mg/kg, 4) MG + crocin 30 mg/kg, 5) MG + crocin 60 mg/kg, and 6) MG + MT. The data were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance and significant differences were compared by Tukey and Bonferroni tests (
    Results: MG induced hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia (
    Conclusion: Crocin prevents the progression of diabetes through modulating ER stress-associated microRNAs and GLO1 activity with the helpful effects of glutathione and Nrf2.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-31
    Publishing country Iran
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2500485-2
    ISSN 2008-3874 ; 2008-3866
    ISSN (online) 2008-3874
    ISSN 2008-3866
    DOI 10.22038/IJBMS.2022.60493.13407
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