scholarly journals Beneficial Effects ofTeucrium poliumand Metformin on Diabetes-Induced Memory Impairments and Brain Tissue Oxidative Damage in Rats

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Mojtaba Mousavi ◽  
Saeed Niazmand ◽  
Mahmoud Hosseini ◽  
Zarha Hassanzadeh ◽  
Hamid Reza Sadeghnia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Damage ◽  
Lipid Peroxides ◽  
Diabetic Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Hydroalcoholic Extract ◽  
Memory Impairments ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Teucrium Polium ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Brain Tissues

Objective.The effects of hydroalcoholic extract ofTeucrium poliumand metformin on diabetes-induced memory impairment and brain tissues oxidative damage were investigated.Methods.The rats were divided into: (1) Control, (2) Diabetic, (3) Diabetic-Extract 100 (Dia-Ext 100), (4) Diabetic-Extract 200 (Dia-Ext 200), (5) Diabetic-Extract 400 (Dia-Ext 400), and (6) Diabetic-Metformin (Dia-Met). Groups 3–6 were treated by 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg of the extract or metformin, respectively, for 6 weeks (orally).Results. In passive avoidance test, the latency to enter the dark compartment in Diabetic group was lower than that of Control group (P<0.01). In Dia-Ext 100, Dia-Ext 200, and Dia-Ext 400 and Metformin groups, the latencies were higher than those of Diabetic group (P<0.01). Lipid peroxides levels (reported as malondialdehyde, MDA, concentration) in the brain of Diabetic group were higher than Control (P<0.001). Treatment by all doses of the extract and metformin decreased the MDA concentration (P<0.01).Conclusions.The results of present study showed that metformin and the hydroalcoholic extract ofTeucrium poliumprevent diabetes-induced memory deficits in rats. Protection against brain tissues oxidative damage might have a role in the beneficial effects of the extract and metformin.

scholarly journals Effect of Captopril on Brain Oxidative Damage in Pentylenetetrazole-Induced Seizures in Mice

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-226
Author(s):  
Fereshteh Asgharzadeh ◽  
Mahmoud Hosseini ◽  
Rahimeh Bargi ◽  
Mohammad Soukhtanloo ◽  
Farimah Beheshti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Oxidative Damage ◽  
Renin Angiotensin System ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Total Thiol ◽  
Oxidative Stress Status ◽  
Brain Oxidative Stress ◽  
Clonic Seizures ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Brain Tissues

Background: Frequent seizure is followed by overproduction of free radicals and brain oxidative stress. Renin angiotensin system (RAS) has some effects on central nervous system. We designed this research to challenge the effect of captopril as an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor against brain oxidative stress in pentylenetetrazole (PTZ) -induced seizures in mice. Methods: The groups were including (1) Control (saline); (2) PTZ (100 mg/kg, i.p.), (3-5) PTZ- captopril (Capto) that received three doses of Capto 10, 50 and 100 mg/kg 30 min before PTZ injection. Latency time in the onset minimal clonic seizures (MCS) and generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTCS) were recorded. The level of malondialdehyde (MDA) and total thiol, as well as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activity in the hippocampus and cortex were measured. Results: All doses of captopril postponed the onset of MCS and GTCS. Accumulation of MDA in the brain tissues of PTZ group was higher than control group, while total thiol content and CAT activity were lower. Pretreatment with captopril (100 mg/kg) diminished MDA concentration compared with PTZ group. Captopril (50 and 100 mg/kg) also increased the level of total thiol groups versus PTZ group. Captopril injection (50 and 100 mg/kg) elevated the activity of SOD and CAT in the brain tissues. In addition captopril administration diminished mortality rate caused by PTZ. Conclusion: Findings demonstrated that convulsions caused by PTZ were followed by oxidative stress status in the brain tissues. Pretreatment with captopril attenuated the effect of PTZ on brain tissue oxidative damage.<br />

scholarly journals Butin attenuates brain edema in a rat model of intracerebral hemorrhage by anti inflammatory pathway

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peiyu Li ◽  
Cheng Jiwu
Keyword(s):  
Intracerebral Hemorrhage ◽  
Brain Edema ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Lesion Volume ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Neurological Score ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Brain Tissues

Abstract Background This study evaluates the effect of butin against brain edema in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Methodology ICH was induced by injecting bacterial collagenase in the brain and all the animals were separated into four groups such as control group, ICH group treated with vehicle, Butin 25 and 50 mg/kg group receives butin (25 and 50 mg/kg, i.p.)60 min after the induction of ICH in all animals. One day after neurological score, hemorrhagic injury and expressions of protein responsible for apoptosis and inflammatory cytokines were assessed in the brain tissue of ICH rats. Result Neurological scoring significantly increased and hemorrhagic lesion volume decreased in butin treated group of rats compared to ICH group. However, treatment with butin significantly decreases the ratio of Bax/Bcl-2 and protein expression of Cleaved caspase-3 than ICH group in dose dependent manner. Level of inflammatory mediators such as tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interlukin-6 (IL-6) in the brain tissues were significantly decreased in the butin treated group than ICH group. In addition butin attenuates the altered signaling pathway of NF-κB in the brain tissues of ICH rats. Conclusion Our study concludes that butin attenuates the altered behavior and neuronal condition in ICH rats by reducing apoptosis and inflammatory response.

scholarly journals Effect of Curcuma zedoaria hydro-alcoholic extract on learning, memory deficits and oxidative damage of brain tissue following seizures induced by pentylenetetrazole in rat

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Touran Mahmoudi ◽  
Zahra Lorigooini ◽  
Mahmoud Rafieian-kopaei ◽  
Mehran Arabi ◽  
Zahra Rabiei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Maze ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Seizure Threshold ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Curcuma Zedoaria ◽  
Memory And Learning ◽  
Tonic Seizure ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
The Brain

Abstract Background Previous studies have shown that seizures can cause cognitive disorders. On the other hand, the Curcuma zedoaria (CZ) has beneficial effects on the nervous system. However, there is little information on the possible effects of the CZ extract on seizures. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible effects of CZ extract on cognitive impairment and oxidative stress induced by epilepsy in rats. Methods Rats were randomly divided into different groups. In all rats (except the sham group), kindling was performed by intraperitoneal injection of pentylenetetrazol (PTZ) at a dose of 35 mg/kg every 48 h for 14 days. Positive group received 2 mg/kg diazepam + PTZ; treatment groups received 100, 200 or 400 mg/kg CZ extract + PTZ; and one group received 0.5 mg/kg flumazenil and CZ extract + PTZ. Shuttle box and Morris Water Maze tests were used to measure memory and learning. On the last day of treatments PTZ injection was at dose of 60 mg/kg, tonic seizure threshold and mortality rate were recorded in each group. After deep anesthesia, blood was drawn from the rats’ hearts and the hippocampus of all rats was removed. Results Statistical analysis of the data showed that the CZ extract significantly increased the tonic seizure threshold and reduced the pentylenetetrazol-induced mortality and the extract dose of 400 mg/kg was selected as the most effective dose compared to the other doses. It was also found that flumazenil (a GABAA receptor antagonist) reduced the tonic seizure threshold compared to the effective dose of the extract. The results of shuttle box and Morris water maze behavioral tests showed that memory and learning decreased in the negative control group and the CZ extract treatment improved memory and learning in rats. The CZ extract also increased antioxidant capacity, decreased MDA and NO in the brain and serum of pre-treated groups in compared to the negative control group. Conclusion: It is concluded that the CZ extract has beneficial effects on learning and memory impairment in PTZ-induced epilepsy model, which has been associated with antioxidant effects in the brain or possibly exerts its effects through the GABAergic system.

scholarly journals The influence of N-Acetylcysteine on locomotor activity, brain oxidative damage, and demyelination in MK-801 model of schizophrenia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Murat Sırrı Akosmans ◽  
Ruhi Turkmen ◽  
Hasan Hüseyin Demirel
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Damage ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Saline Solution ◽  
Basic Protein ◽  
Neuroprotective Effect ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cell Nuclei ◽  
Glutamate Receptor Antagonist ◽  
Mk 801 ◽  
The Brain

Abstract The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on potential cerebral demyelination, oxidative damage and schizophrenia-like behaviors caused by MK-801 which is an N-methyl-D-aspartate glutamate receptor antagonist. For this, 4 groups were formed by dividing 24 male BALB/c mice into groups of six. The control group was given a saline solution (10 ml/kg) intraperitoneally (i.p.). While MK-801 (1 mg/kg-i.p.) was given both alone and with NAC (100 mg/kg-i.p.), the last group was given only NAC (100 mg/kg-i.p.). The injections were made for 14 days. It was observed that, MK-801 caused behavioral problems. When the brain was examined, it was determined that it caused a reduction in the weight of the brain, glial cell infiltration, vacuolization in neurons and shrinking in the cell nuclei in the hippocampus. A reduction in myelin basic protein (MBP) secretion was also observed. In the mice given NAC as a protector, it was observed that behavioral problems covered, antioxidant levels increased, and other impairments were repaired. It was concluded that NAC may have a neuroprotective effect.

scholarly journals The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy On the Level of Lipid Peroxides in Rat Brains

2017 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-40
Author(s):  
Tadeusz Doboszyński ◽  
Bogdan Łokucijewski
Keyword(s):  
Harmful Effect ◽  
Lipid Peroxide ◽  
Oxygen Toxicity ◽  
Lipid Peroxides ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Oxygen ◽  
Physical Strain ◽  
Physical Effort ◽  
Effect Of Oxygen ◽  
The Brain

Abstract The problem of oxygen toxicity, and its effect on the nervous system, is an important topic with regard to the application of oxygen and breathing mixes in the pursuit of diving, as well as in the light of the striking synergy between the effects of oxygen and ionising radiation. Studies on the level of lipid peroxides were performed on rat brains. The animals were subjected to exhaustive physical strain in a pressure chamber and oxygen at the pressure between 0-3 atm for the period of 25-60 minutes. Parallel research was conducted on rested animals. Following the dissection, the brain was homogenised and the levels of lipid peroxides were determined using the Wollman method with TBA. In animals subjected to physical effort over the specified time, no deviations in the levels of lipid peroxides were observed in comparison to the control group. An increase in lipid peroxide level was noted in rats manifesting oxygen toxicity symptoms. On the basis of the above findings, the authors presume that the growth of lipid peroxides in the brain in cases subjected to hyperbaric oxygenation should be recognised as a far-reaching harmful effect of oxygen, occurring after enzymatic damage and the violation of cellular antioxidant protection. At low oxygen overpressures, no deviations in the levels of lipid peroxides were noted as compared to the control group.

scholarly journals The effects of royal jelly on oxidative stress and toxicity in tissues induced by malathion, an organophosphate insecticide

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 1517
Author(s):  
L. AKSOY ◽  
Y. ALPER
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Royal Jelly ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Organophosphate Insecticide ◽  
Liver And Kidney ◽  
Experimental Process ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Brain Tissues

Royal jelly is a bee product frequently used in pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic industries due to its biological activities. The present study aimed to determine the effects of royal jelly on malathion-induced toxicity and biochemical changes. The rats that were used as experimental animals in the study were divided into 6 groups. Control group rats were administered nothing, while carrier chemicals (1% DMSO) were administered to sham group rats. Malathion group (MAL) rats were injected with 0.8 g/kg malathion in DMSO subcutaneously. Saline solution that included 100 mg/kg royal jelly was administered with gavage to the rats in the royal jelly group (RJ). 100 mg/kg royal jelly was administered to RJ+MAL group rats via gavage 1 hour before the injection of 0.8 g/kg malathion. 100 mg/kg royal jelly was administered to MAL+RJ group rats via gavage 1 hour after the injection of 0.8 g/kg malathion. After the experimental process (24 hours), blood samples were taken from the rats in each group under anesthesia (ketamine+xylazine). MDA, NO, GSH, GPx (glutathione peroxidase), CAT, SOD and AChE activities were determined in blood, liver, kidney and brain tissues. It was found that erythrocyte, liver, kidney and brain MDA (malondialdehyde) concentrations in MAL groups were statistically significantly higher when compared to the other groups (p<0.05). It was observed that GSH (glutathione) concentrations increased in the brain, while they decreased in erythrocyte, liver and kidney in the MAL group when compared to the control and sham groups. CAT (catalase) concentration significantly decreased in erythrocyte, liver, kidney and brain tissues in the MAL group when compared to the control and sham groups (p<0.05). SOD (superoxide dismutase) concentration in the MAL group decreased significantly (p<0.05) when compared to other groups, while SOD concentration increased significantly in the therapy and prevention groups (p<0.05) when compared to the others. It was found that serum acetylcholinesterase (AChE) concentration was significantly lower in the MAL group when compared to sham and control groups (p<0.05). Thus, it was concluded that malathion led to lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress in MDA and NO (nitric oxide) levels and toxicity in AChE activities. It was also determined that royal jelly could be effective against oxidative damage and toxicity. The findings suggested that the antioxidant effect of royal jelly could support the treatment of malathion, which is one of the insecticides that contain organophosphate and could lead to oxidative stress. It is considered that the prophylactic characteristics of royal jelly was more effective on malathion toxicity when compared to therapatic properties.

scholarly journals Thymus vulgaris Essential Oil Protects Zebrafish against Cognitive Dysfunction by Regulating Cholinergic and Antioxidants Systems

Antioxidants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1083 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luminita Capatina ◽  
Elena Todirascu-Ciornea ◽  
Edoardo Marco Napoli ◽  
Giuseppe Ruberto ◽  
Lucian Hritcu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Ache Activity ◽  
Cholinergic Neurons ◽  
Thymus Vulgaris ◽  
Object Recognition Test ◽  
Memory Impairments ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometry ◽  
The Brain

Thymus vulgaris L. is an aromatic herb used for medicinal purposes such as antimicrobial, spasmolytic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antitumor, and may have beneficial effects in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The present study aimed to investigate whether Thymus vulgaris L. essential oil enhances cognitive function via the action on cholinergic neurons using scopolamine (Sco)-induced zebrafish (Danio rerio) model of memory impairments. Thymus vulgaris L. essential oil (TEO, 25, 150, and 300 µL/L) was administered by immersion to zebrafish once daily for 13 days, whereas memory impairment was induced by Sco (100 μM), a muscarinic receptor antagonist, delivered 30 min before behavioral tests. Spatial memory was assessed using the Y-maze test and novel object recognition test (NOR). Anxiety and depression were measured in the novel tank diving test (NTT). Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis was used to study the phytochemical composition of TEO. Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity and oxidative stress response in the brain of zebrafish were determined. TEO ameliorated Sco-induced increasing of AChE activity, amnesia, anxiety, and reduced the brain antioxidant capacity. These results suggest that TEO may have preventive and/or therapeutic potentials in the management of memory deficits and brain oxidative stress in zebrafish with amnesia.

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