Protective effect of combined vitamin C and E against ovarian and endometrial toxicity in rats that receiving oral rhodamine B (original) (raw)
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Journal of Toxicology, 2016
A study was designed to investigate ameliorates effect of combined vitamins C and E able to against depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate- (DMPA-) induced ovarian oxidative stress in rat. Twenty-five female Wistar rats were divided into the following groups (n=5rats each): control (untreated) (C); depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA); DMPA plus green vitamin C (at dose of 0.2 mg/gram; 0.4 mg/gram; 0.8 mg/gram) and vitamin E (0.04 IU/gram). The treatment with combined vitamins C and E was performed for four weeks. Analysis of malondialdehyde (MDA) level as a marker of oxidative stress was done colorimetrically. Analysis of SOD level was done by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technically. This increase in ovarium MDA was significantly (P<0.05) attenuated by medium dose treatments of combined vitamins C and E. DMPA insignificantly decreased SOD levels compared to the untreated group. This decrease in ovarian SOD level was significantly attenuated by all doses of the combi...
Our study aimed to investigate the combinatorial effect of vitamin C and E on oxidative stress, the number of folicles, and hormonal level in female rats orally exposed to monosodium glutamate (MSG). Materials and Methods:Female, twelve weeks old Wistar rats ingested with of MSG at dose 140 mg/200 gram body weight (bw) with or without combination of vitamin C and E. Twenty five rats were divided into five group (n = 5 each), control group, MSG-treatment group, MSG-treatment + 0.2 mg/g bw vitamin C + 0.04 IU/g bw vitamin E (MSG + CE1), MSG-treatment + 0.4 mg/g bw vitamin C + 0.04 IU/g bw vitamin E (MSG + CE2), and MSG-treatment + 0.6 mg/g bw vitamin C + 0.04 IU/g bw vitamin E (MSG + CE1). Analysis of malondialdehyde (MDA) level was done colorimetrically. Analysis of the number of ovarian follicles was done histopathologically with hematoxylin eosin staining. Analysis of 17β-estradiol and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels were done by ELISA technique. Results: There were significantly (P < 0.05) increased ovarium MDA levels and atresia follicle number in groups exposed to MSG compared to non-exposure group. The level of FSH, 17β-estradiol, the number of primary, secondary, de Graaf follicles were significantly lower in MSG-treatment group compared to control group (P < 0.05). The administration of combined vitamin C and E (second and third dose) significantly (P < 0.05) decreased the MDA levels and the number of atresia follicle compared to the MSG-exposed groups, to reach level in control group (P > 0.05). MSG + CE2 and MSG + CE3 significantly increased FSH level, number of primary follicles, compared to MSG-treatment group (P < 0.05), to reach similar level in control group (P > 0.05). All dose of combined vitamin C and E significantly increased 17β-estradiol level and the number of secondary and de Graaf follicles compared to MSG-treatment group (P < 0.05), to reach significantly higher level compared to control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The present data suggest that combination of vitamin C and E as in this study inhibited ovarium toxicity caused by MSG treatment.
Rhodamine B induces oxidative stress and cervical epithelial cell proliferation in the uterus
Toxicology Reports, 2015
This study aimed to investigate the effect of Rhodamine B exposure on oxidative stress and cervical epithelial cells proliferation in the uterus. Twenty eight female Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups (n = 7 each): one control (untreated) group; and three Rhodamine B groups at several doses (4.5, 9, 18 mg/200 g body weight/day) for 36 days. Colometric analysis of malondialdehyde (MDA) level as a marker of lipid peroxidation and histological analysis of the cervical epithelial cells proliferation was performed. The MDA levels and proliferation of epithelial cells were significantly higher in all Rhodamine B groups compared to control group (P < 0.05). The MDA levels were increased in a dose-dependent manner in the Rhodamine B groups. Moreover, the proliferation of epithelial cells was also increased by Rhodamine B in a dose-dependent manner. In conclusion, subchronic Rhodamine B administration induces lipid peroxidation and cervical epithelial cells proliferation in a dose dependent manner.
Ovarian toxicity in rats caused by methidathion and ameliorating effect of vitamins E and C
Human & Experimental Toxicology, 2007
Experimental groups were as follows: control group; a group treated with 5 mg/kg body weight MD (MD group); and a group treated with 5 mg/kg body weight MD plus vitamin E and vitamin C (MD ϩ Vit group). MD and MD ϩ Vit groups were given MD by gavage five days a week for four weeks at a dose level of 5 mg/kg/day by using corn oil as the vehicle. Serum malondialdehyde (MDA: an indicator of lipid peroxidation) concentration, serum activity of cholinesterase (ChE), and ovary histopathology were studied. The level of MDA increased significantly in the MD group compared with the control (P Ͻ 0.005). Serum MDA decreased significantly in the MD ϩ Vit group compared with the MD group (P Ͻ 0.05). The activities of ChE decreased significantly both in the MD and MD ϩ Vit groups compared with the controls (P Ͻ 0.05). However, the decrease in the MD ϩ Vit groups was less than in the MD group; the ChE activity in the MD ϩ Vit group was significantly higher compared with MD group (P Ͻ 0.05). Number of ovarian follicles were significantly lower in the MD group compared to the controls (P Ͻ 0.05). Number of atretic follicles were significantly higher in the MD group than in the controls (P Ͻ 0.05). Follicle counts in MD ϩ Vit group showed that all types of ovarian follicles were significantly higher, and a significant decrease in the number of atretic follicles compared with the MD group (P Ͻ 0.05). In conclusion, subchronic MD administration caused an ovarian damage, in addition, LPO may be one of the molecular mechanisms involved in MD-induced toxicity. Treatment with vitamins E and C after the administration of MD reduced LPO and ovarian damage. Human & Experimental Toxicology (2007) 26, [491][492][493][494][495][496][497][498]
Annals of Medical Research
The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects on ovarian tissues of adult female rats, which were the offspring of rats administered acrylamide (AA) and vitamin E during pregnancy. Material and Methods: Thirty rats were divided into 5 groups of 6 pregnant rats, as the Control, Corn Oil, Vitamin E, AA, Vitamin E + AA groups. The births were monitored on the 21 st day to select the female rats. The selected female rats were decapitated at the end of the 8 th week and their ovarian tissues were removed under anesthesia malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH), total antioxidant capacity (TAS), total oxidant capacity (TOS), oxidative stress index (OSI), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and nitric oxide (NO) levels were examined. Results: Administration of AA during pregnancy caused an increase in MDA, TOS, OSI and NO levels and a decrease in GSH, SOD, CAT and TAS levels in the ovarian tissues of the rats when compared to the control group. It was determined that vitamin E administration caused an increase in GSH, SOD, CAT and TAS levels in ovarian tissues, compared to all other groups (P <0.05). Conclusion: Exposure to food-induced AA toxicity increases each day and the parallel increase in infertility suggests that it could be related to AA toxicity. Although vitamin E is capable to exert a protective effect against AA toxicity through increasing the antioxidant capacity of ovarian tissue, there is certain necessity for further studies.
Reproductive Toxicology, 2006
We aimed to investigate the effect of subchronic administration of dichlorvos (DDVP) on endometrium and to evaluate ameliorating effects of a combination of Vitamins E and C against DDVP toxicity in the rat. Three groups of rats were used in the experiment. The first group was treated with 4 mg/kg DDVP; the second group was treated with 4 mg/kg body weight DDVP plus Vitamins E and C (DDVP + Vit); the third group was given only corn oil (control). DDVP and DDVP + Vit groups were given DDVP by gavage 5 days a week for 4 weeks at a dose level of 4 mg/kg day by using corn oil as the vechicle. Vitamins E and C were injected at doses of 50 mg/kg i.m. and 20 mg/kg body weight i.p. Histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations for caspase-3 and caspase-9 were accomplished in the endometrium. The level of malondialdehyde (MDA) increased significantly in the DDVP group compared with the control group (p < 0.05). MDA significantly decreased in the DDVP + Vit group compared with the DDVP group (p < 0.05). Administration of Vitamins E and C along with DDVP significantly reduced the histopathological changes and the extent of apoptosis. In conclusion, subchronic DDVP administration caused endometrial damage and that treatment with a combination of Vitamins E and C reduced endometrial damage caused by DDVP.
Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2007
The role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in various diseases of the female reproductive tract has been shown, and oxidative stress is an important component of the mechanism of toxicity of OPIs. Methyl parathion (MPT) is one of the most widely used organophosphate insecticides (OPIs) in agriculture. The aim of the study was to elucidate the effect of subchronic MPT exposure on lipid peroxidation and serum activities of cholinesterase (ChE), and the protective effects of combination of antioxidant Vitamins E and C in rats. Additionally, histopathological and immunohistochemical changes in endometrium were aimed to be examined. Three groups of rats were used in the experiment. The first group was treated with 5 mg/kg MPT; the second group was treated with 5 mg/kg body weight MPT plus Vitamin E and Vitamin C (MPT + Vit); and the third group was given only corn oil (control). MPT and MPT + Vit groups were given MPT by gavage 5 days a week for 4 weeks at a dose level of 4 mg/(kg day) by using corn oil as the vechicle. Vitamins E and C were injected at doses of 50 mg/kg i.m. and 20 mg/kg body weight i.p. Histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations for caspase-3 and caspase-9 were accomplished in the endometrium. The level of malondialdehyde (MDA) increased significantly in the MPT group compared with the control group (p < 0.05). MDA significantly decreased in the MPT + Vit group compared with the MPT group (p < 0.05). Administration of Vitamins E and C along with MPT significantly reduced the histopathological changes and the extent of apoptosis. In conclusion, subchronic MPT administration caused endometrial damage and that treatment with a combination of Vitamins E and C reduced endometrial damage caused by MPT.
Hydrogen peroxide formation and lipid peroxidation in rat uterus—effect of hormones and vitamin E
Journal of Biosciences, 1986
The effect of estradiol-17ß and progesterone given separately as well as in combination on the rate of hydrogen peroxide formation and lipid peroxidation in the uteri of ovariectomized rats was studied. Estradiol in 3 µg dose per day per animal elicited maximum stimulatory response and progesterone (100 µg), on the other hand, was without any such effect. However, progesterone given along with estradiol completely prevented the effect due to the latter. In the same way, vitamin E, a well known antioxidant was found to be extremelv effective in protecting the uterus from the highly peroxidative action of estradiol-17ß.
Changes in the oxidant/antioxidant balance in rats with pharmacologically induced ovarian failure
2018
Reactive oxygen species are constantly produced in all aerobic organisms, following intracellular metabolism, in response to environmental stimuli. With a composition including free oxygen radicals, they are incriminated in inflammatory, cardiovascular diseases, playing a role in the damage and loss of function of various tissues and organs. The aim of the present work was to assess the effect of different cyclophosphamide doses onto the serum oxidant/antioxidant balance in female rats with ovarian failure. We also monitored the effect after the administration of an antioxidant complex (Sel-E-Vit). Oxidative stress was measured based on the serum levels of malondialdehyde and protein carbonyls; antioxidant defence was quantified based on the serum levels of hydrogen donors and reduced glutathione. Sel-E-Vit treatment causes changes in the oxidant/antioxidant balance of animals with cyclophosphamide-induced ovarian failure. Our results demonstrate the presence of oxidative stress in ...