scholarly journals Retinal Protection from LED-Backlit Screen Lights by Short Wavelength Absorption Filters

Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 3248
Author(s):  
Celia Sanchez-Ramos ◽  
Cristina Bonnin-Arias ◽  
Vanesa Blázquez-Sánchez ◽  
Victoria Aguirre-Vilacoro ◽  
Teresa Cobo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Extracellular Matrix ◽  
Growth Factors ◽  
Blue Light ◽  
Short Wavelength ◽  
Group Structure ◽  
The Other ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Led Light ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

(1) Background: Ocular exposure to intense light or long-time exposure to low-intensity short-wavelength lights may cause eye injury. Excessive levels of blue light induce photochemical damage to the retinal pigment and degeneration of photoreceptors of the outer segments. Currently, people spend a lot of time watching LED screens that emit high proportions of blue light. This study aims to assess the effects of light emitted by LED tablet screens on pigmented rat retinas with and without optical filters. (2) Methods: Commercially available tablets were used for exposure experiments on three groups of rats. One was exposed to tablet screens, the other was exposed to the tablet screens with a selective filter and the other was a control group. Structure, gene expression (including life/death, extracellular matrix degradation, growth factors, and oxidative stress related genes), and immunohistochemistry in the retina were compared among groups. (3) Results: There was a reduction of the thickness of the external nuclear layer and changes in the genes involved in cell survival and death, extracellular matrix turnover, growth factors, inflammation, and oxidative stress, leading decrease in cell density and retinal damage in the first group. Modulation of gene changes was observed when the LED light of screens was modified with an optical filter. (4) Conclusions: The use of short-wavelength selective filters on the screens contribute to reduce LED light-induced damage in the rat retina.

scholarly journals EFEK ANTIOKSIDAN IKAN SALUANG (Rasbora spp.) TERHADAP KADAR MALONDIALDEHID (MDA) OTAK TIKUS PUTIH (Rattus norvegicus) MALNUTRISI

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 229
Author(s):  
Yuli Rakhmawati ◽  
Triawanti Triawanti ◽  
Ari Yunanto
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Rattus Norvegicus ◽  
The Other ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Whitney Test ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Antioxidant Effects ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Abstract: Malnutrition because of protein deficiency on diet caused antioxidant deficiency state and oxidative stress on brain that marked by increased MDA level. The aim of this study was to analyze the antioxidant effects of saluang (Rasbora spp.) on brain MDA level in malnourished rats. This was an experimental study with a Posttest Only with Control Group Design, consisted of malnutrition control group (M), group that feed with saluang (S), group that given standard feeding (P), and group that given standard feeding added with DHA supplement (D). Brain MDA level measured with TBARS method in spectrophotometer. Mean brain MDA level for each group in a row is M = 210,750 μΜ, S = 194,125 μΜ, P = 202,625 μΜ, and D = 200,875 μΜ. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann Whitney test showed that there were significant differences between the group that feed with saluang and the other groups (p<0.05). Based on this research, concluded that the administration of saluang (Rasbora spp.) significantly affects the decrease of brain MDA level in malnourished rats. Keywords: antioxidant, saluang fish, MDA, malnutrition Abstrak: Malnutrisi karena defisiensi protein akan menimbulkan keadaan kekurangan antioksidan dan menimbulkan stres oksidatif pada otak yang ditandai dengan peningkatan kadar MDA. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis efek antioksidan ikan saluang terhadap kadar MDA otak tikus putih malnutrisi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental dengan Posttest Only with Control Group Design, terdiri dari kelompok kontrol malnutrisi (M), kelompok pemberian pakan saluang (S), kelompok pemberian pakan standar (P), dan kelompok pemberian pakan standar yang ditambah suplemen DHA (D). Kadar MDA otak diukur dengan menggunakan metode TBARS secara spektrofotometer. Rerata kadar MDA otak masing-masing kelompok perlakuan berturut-turut adalah M = 210,750 μΜ, S = 194,125 μΜ, P = 202,625 μΜ, dan D = 200,875 μΜ. Uji Kruskal-Wallis dan uji Mann Whitney menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan bermakna antara kelompok yang diberi pakan saluang dengan kelompok lainnya (p<0,05). Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan dapat diambil kesimpulan bahwa pemberian ikan saluang (Rasbora spp.) berpengaruh secara bermakna terhadap penurunan kadar MDA otak tikus putih malnutrisi. Kata-kata kunci: antioksidan, ikan saluang, MDA, malnutrisi

scholarly journals Heparanase Inhibition Reduces Glucose Levels, Blood Pressure, and Oxidative Stress in Apolipoprotein E Knockout Mice

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shadi Hamoud ◽  
Rabia Shekh Muhammad ◽  
Niroz Abu-Saleh ◽  
Ahmad Hassan ◽  
Yaniv Zohar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Apolipoprotein E ◽  
Serum Glucose ◽  
The Other ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Disease States ◽  
Apolipoprotein E Knockout Mice ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Background.Atherosclerosis is a multifactorial process. Emerging evidence highlights a role of the enzyme heparanase in various disease states, including atherosclerosis formation and progression.Objective.The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of heparanase inhibition on blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and oxidative stress in apoE−/− mice.Methods.Male apoE−/− mice were divided into two groups: one treated by the heparanase inhibitor PG545, administered intraperitoneally weekly for seven weeks, and the other serving as control group (injected with saline). Blood pressure was measured a day before sacrificing the animals. Serum glucose levels and lipid profile were measured. Assessment of oxidative stress was performed as well.Results.PG545 significantly lowered blood pressure and serum glucose levels in treated mice. It also caused significant reduction of the serum oxidative stress. For safety concerns, liver enzymes were assessed, and PG545 caused significant elevation only of alanine aminotransferase, but not of the other hepatic enzymes.Conclusion.Heparanase inhibition by PG545 caused marked reduction of blood pressure, serum glucose levels, and oxidative stress in apolipoprotein E deficient mice, possibly via direct favorable metabolic and hemodynamic changes caused by the inhibitor. Possible hepatotoxic and weight wasting effects are subject for future investigation.

scholarly journals Oxidative Status and Acute Phase Reactants in Patients with Environmental Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cengizhan Sezgi ◽  
Mahsuk Taylan ◽  
Hadice Selimoglu Sen ◽  
Osman Evliyaoğlu ◽  
Halide Kaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Acute Phase ◽  
Asbestos Exposure ◽  
Oxidative Status ◽  
The Other ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Acute Phase Reactants ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Background and Objectives. The aim of this study was to investigate inflammatory indicators and oxidative status in patients with asbestos exposure with and without mesothelioma and to compare results with data from healthy subjects.Methods. Eighty people with exposure to environmental asbestos and without any disease, 46 mesothelioma patients, and a control group of 50 people without exposure to environmental asbestos were enrolled in this prospective study. Serum total oxidant level (TOL), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and oxidative stress index (OSI), CRP, transferrin, ceruloplasmin,α-1 antitrypsin, ferritin, and copper levels were measured.Results. Mesothelioma group exhibited higher TOL, OSI,α1-antitrypsin, ferritin and copper levels as compared to the other groups (P<0.001,P=0.007,P<0.0001,P<0.001, andP<0.001, resp.). Transferrin was lower in the mesothelioma group than in the other two groups (P<0.001). The asbestos group had higher TOL, TAC,α1-antitrypsin, and transferrin levels (P<0.001,P<0.001,P<0.001, andP<0.001, resp.), as well as lower OSI and ferritin levels as compared to the control group (P<0.001andP<0.001).Conclusions. We believe that elevated acute phase reactants and oxidative stress markers (TOL and OSI) in the mesothelioma group can be used as predictive markers for the development of asbestos-related malignancy.

Evaluation of Salivary Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress Markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Retrospective Cohort Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 584-590 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shima Fathi ◽  
Shiva Borzouei ◽  
Mohammad Taghi Goodarzi ◽  
Jalal Poorolajal ◽  
Fatemeh Ahmadi-Motamayel
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oxidative Stress Markers ◽  
Stress Markers ◽  
Type 2 Dm ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a progressive metabolic disorder. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between antioxidant and oxidative stress markers in the saliva of patients with type 2 DM and a healthy control group. Methods: In this study, 20 patients with diabetes and 20 healthy individuals were evaluated. Salivary antioxidants markers consisted of total antioxidant capacity (TAC), uric acid (UA), peroxidase and catalase. Oxidative stress markers included total oxidant status (TOS), malondealdehyde (MDA) and total thiol (SH). Sialochemical analysis was performed with spectrophotometric assay. All the statistical analyses were conducted using STATA software. Results: TAC decreased significantly in patients with diabetes. Although salivary UA and peroxidase were lower in patients with diabetes compared to the control group, the difference was not significant. Salivary catalase in patients with diabetes was significantly lower than that in the control group. MDA and TOS exhibited significantly higher levels in type 2 DM. SH levels were slightly higher in DM. Conclusions: According to the results of the present study, there were some changes in the salivary levels of some antioxidants and oxidative stress markers in patients with type 2 DM and could be measured as an indicator of serum changes..

scholarly journals Antioxidant activity of Lactobacillus plantarum NJAU-01 in an animal model of aging

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingfeng Ge ◽  
Bo Yang ◽  
Rui Liu ◽  
Donglei Jiang ◽  
Hai Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Lactobacillus Plantarum ◽  
Meat Product ◽  
The Other ◽  
Oxidative Stress Marker ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Intragastric Administration ◽  
Aging Effects ◽  
Sterile Saline

Abstract Background Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) can cause serious damage to the human body and may cause various chronic diseases. Studies have found that lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have antioxidant and anti-aging effects, and are important resources for the development of microbial antioxidants. This paper was to explore the potential role of an antioxidant strain, Lactobacillus plantarum NJAU-01 screened from traditional dry-cured meat product Jinhua Ham in regulating D-galactose-induced subacute senescence of mice. A total of 48 specific pathogen free Kun Ming mice (SPF KM mice) were randomly allocated into 6 groups: control group with sterile saline injection, aging group with subcutaneously injection of D-galactose, treatments groups with injection of D-galactose and intragastric administration of 107, 108, and 109 CFU/mL L. plantarum NJAU-01, and positive control group with injection of D-galactose and intragastric administration of 1 mg/mL Vitamin C. Results The results showed that the treatment group of L. plantarum NJAU-01 at 109 CFU/mL showed higher total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) and the antioxidant enzymatic activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and catalase (CAT) than those of the other groups in serum, heart and liver. In contrast, the content of the oxidative stress marker malondialdehyde (MDA) showed lower levels than the other groups (P < 0.05). The antioxidant capacity was improved with the supplement of the increasing concentration of L. plantarum NJAU-01. Conclusions Thus, this study demonstrates that L. plantarum NJAU-01 can alleviate oxidative stress by increasing the activities of enzymes involved in oxidation resistance and decreasing level of lipid oxidation in mice.

scholarly journals NF-κB and FosB mediate inflammation and oxidative stress in the blast lung injury of rats exposed to shock waves

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Wang ◽  
Wenjuan Zhang ◽  
Jinren Liu ◽  
Junhong Gao ◽  
Le Fang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Lung Injury ◽  
Shock Waves ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Inflammatory Factors ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Blast Lung Injury ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Abstract Blast lung injury (BLI) is the major cause of death in explosion-derived shock waves; however, the mechanisms of BLI are not well understood. To identify the time-dependent manner of BLI, a model of lung injury of rats induced by shock waves was established by a fuel air explosive. The model was evaluated by hematoxylin and eosin staining and pathological score. The inflammation and oxidative stress of lung injury were also investigated. The pathological scores of rats’ lung injury at 2 h, 24 h, 3 days, and 7 days post-blast were 9.75±2.96, 13.00±1.85, 8.50±1.51, and 4.00±1.41, respectively, which were significantly increased compared with those in the control group (1.13±0.64; P&lt;0.05). The respiratory frequency and pause were increased significantly, while minute expiratory volume, inspiratory time, and inspiratory peak flow rate were decreased in a time-dependent manner at 2 and 24 h post-blast compared with those in the control group. In addition, the expressions of inflammatory factors such as interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, FosB, and NF-κB were increased significantly at 2 h and peaked at 24 h, which gradually decreased after 3 days and returned to normal in 2 weeks. The levels of total antioxidant capacity, total superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase were significantly decreased 24 h after the shock wave blast. Conversely, the malondialdehyde level reached the peak at 24 h. These results indicated that inflammatory and oxidative stress induced by shock waves changed significantly in a time-dependent manner, which may be the important factors and novel therapeutic targets for the treatment of BLI.

Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Protects Against Endothelial Dysfunction in a Human Model of Systemic Inflammation: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Orlandi ◽  
Stefano Masi ◽  
Devina Bhowruth ◽  
Yago Leira ◽  
Georgios Georgiopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Endothelial Dysfunction ◽  
Systemic Inflammation ◽  
Ischemic Preconditioning ◽  
Ischemia Reperfusion ◽  
Remote Ischemic Preconditioning ◽  
Human Model ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Flow Mediated Dilatation ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Objective: Inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction are known to contribute to ischemia-reperfusion injury. Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) protects from endothelial dysfunction and the damage induced by ischemia-reperfusion. Using intensive periodontal treatment (IPT), an established human model of acute systemic inflammation, we investigated whether RIPC prevents endothelial dysfunction and modulates systemic levels of inflammation and oxidative stress. Approach and Results: Forty-nine participants with periodontitis were randomly allocated to receive either 3 cycles of ischemia-reperfusion on the upper limb (N=25, RIPC) or a sham procedure (N=24, control) before IPT. Endothelial function assessed by flow-mediated dilatation of the brachial artery, inflammatory cytokines, markers of vascular injury, and oxidative stress were evaluated at baseline, day 1, and day 7 after IPT. Twenty-four hours post-IPT, the RIPC group had lower levels of IL (interleukin)-10 and IL-12 compared with the control group ( P <0.05). RIPC attenuated the IPT-induced increase in IL-1β, E-selectin, sICAM-3 (soluble intercellular adhesion molecule 3), and s-thrombomodulin levels between the baseline and day 1 ( P for interaction <0.1). Conversely, oxidative stress was differentially increased at day1 in the RIPC group compared with the control group ( P for interaction <0.1). This was accompanied by a better flow-mediated dilatation (mean difference 1.75% [95% CI, 0.428–3.07], P =0.011). After 7 days from IPT, most of the inflammatory markers endothelial-dependent and -independent vasodilation were similar between groups. Conclusions: RIPC prevented acute endothelial dysfunction by modulation of inflammation and oxidation processes in patients with periodontitis following exposure to an acute inflammatory stimulus. REGISTRATION: URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov ; Unique identifier: NCT03072342.

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