{"title":"Correction.","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/13813455.2024.2390338","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13813455.2024.2390338","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8331,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141970523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Growth, fusion and degradation of lipid droplets: advances in lipid droplet regulatory protein.","authors":"Yusong Ge, Yu Cao, Feng Li, Jiaxin Wang, Yuhao Liu, Wenjin Guo, Juxiong Liu, Shoupeng Fu","doi":"10.1080/13813455.2024.2388779","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13813455.2024.2388779","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Context</b>: An adequate supply of energy is essential for the proper functioning of all life activities in living organisms. As organelles that store neutral lipids, lipid droplets (LDs) are involved in the synthesis and metabolism of lipids in cells and are also an important source of energy supply.</p><p><p><b>Methods and mechanisms</b>: A comprehensive summary of the literature was first carried out to screen for relevant proteins affecting the morphological size of LDs.The size of milk fat globules (MFGs) is directly influenced by the morphological size of LDs, which also controls the energy storage capacity of LDs. In this review, we detail the progress of research into the role of some protein in regulating the morphological size of LDs.</p><p><p><b>Conclusion</b>: It has been discovered that the number of protein are involved in the control of LD growth and degradation, such as Rab18-mediated local synthesis of triacylglycerol (TAG), cell death-inducing DFF45-like effector family proteins (CIDEs)-mediated atypical fusion between LDs, Stomatin protein-mediated LD fusion and autophagy-related proteins (ATGs)-mediated autophagic degradation of LDs. However, more studies are needed in the future to enrich the network of mechanisms that regulate the morphological size of LDs.</p>","PeriodicalId":8331,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141900809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cilostazol attenuates mirabegron-induced hepatic and renal toxicity in rats: regulation of metabolic, oxidative, and inflammatory pathways.","authors":"Mai M Anwar, Ibrahim M Ibrahim Laila","doi":"10.1080/13813455.2024.2387700","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13813455.2024.2387700","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Mirabegron (MIRG) is a type of β3 adrenoceptor agonist that is considered an alternative therapy for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. Cilostazol (CITZ) is a selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase (III) that has various pharmacological effects.</p><p><strong>Objectve: </strong>The current study aimed to highlight the regulatory effects of CITZ on MIRG-induced toxicity.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Male rats were divided into six groups. Blood samples were collected to determine different hepatic and kidney function levels along with serum protein electrophoresis and inflammatory factor levels. Histopathological studies and oxidative stress (OS) were also assessed. Kidney and hepatic damage were detected following the administration of MIRG, especially at high doses, due to elevated OS, inflammation, and apoptotic marker levels.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Rats receiving CITZ exhibited significant improvements in both hepatic and kidney functions, with decreased inflammation and OS.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>CITZ administration plays a beneficial role in alleviating hepatic and nephrotoxicity induced by MIRG by inhibiting OS and inflammation.</p>","PeriodicalId":8331,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141896628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tarek A Abdelaziz, Noha M Mesbah, Dina M Abo-Elmatty, Farah O El-Sabbagh
{"title":"Association of paraoxonase-1 (Q192R) gene polymorphism with coronary artery spasm during cardiac catheterisation in Egyptians.","authors":"Tarek A Abdelaziz, Noha M Mesbah, Dina M Abo-Elmatty, Farah O El-Sabbagh","doi":"10.1080/13813455.2024.2387691","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13813455.2024.2387691","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Coronary artery spasm is among the etiology of myocardial infarction. Oxidative stress is involved in the pathogenesis of coronary artery spasm (CAS). Paraoxonase-1 (PON1) is an HDL-bound antioxidant enzyme that protects LDL from oxidative modification. Oxidative-stress-related genetic factors and certain polymorphisms in the paraoxonase 1 gene might influence the pathogenesis of CAS. We aimed to investigate the association between PON1 gene polymorphism and its enzymatic activity and coronary artery spasm during cardiac catheterization.</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>The study population was 150 patients who underwent elective coronary angiography. Subjects were genotyped to the Q192R polymorphism (rs662) on the PON1 gene by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP), and PON1 activity was quantitatively analyzed by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Results showed that the subjects carrying the RR genotype and R allele were significantly more likely to develop coronary artery spasm (OR=4.2, 2.03, <i>P</i>< 0.006, <i>P</i>˂0.02, respectively). Moreover, serum PON1 levels were significantly decreased (<i>P</i>˂0.001) in the CAS group. RR genotype of PON1 Q192R polymorphism, Tc, LDLc, TG, catheter size, and paroxonase-1 serum level are independent predictors of coronary spasm.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We conclude that the PON1 (rs662) gene polymorphism is associated with CAS during cardiac catheterization in Egyptians. The PON1-192R allele and lower serum enzyme concentration may play an important role in coronary spasm.</p>","PeriodicalId":8331,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141892763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elif Kaval Oğuz, Ahmet Regaib Oğuz, Necati Özok, Zehra Alkan, Burcu Ergöz Azizoğlu, Elif Örgi, Ayşe Nur Erdemir, Ayşe Yeşilbaş
{"title":"Investigation of the therapeutic effect of melatonin on deltamethrin applied mouse primary hepatocyte culture.","authors":"Elif Kaval Oğuz, Ahmet Regaib Oğuz, Necati Özok, Zehra Alkan, Burcu Ergöz Azizoğlu, Elif Örgi, Ayşe Nur Erdemir, Ayşe Yeşilbaş","doi":"10.1080/13813455.2024.2387696","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13813455.2024.2387696","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>In recent years, it has been known that the melatonin hormone, secreted from the pineal gland, possesses significant antioxidant activity. This study explores the therapeutic effect of melatonin on the deleterious effects of deltamethrin, a pyrethroid pesticide extensively used worldwide, including in Türkiye, on mouse liver cells.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Hepatocytes from Balb/C mice were isolated using a two-stage perfusion method, resulting in over 85% live hepatocytes. The isolated cells were cultured with different doses of deltamethrin (1 and 10 µM) and melatonin (100 µM) for 24 and 48 hours. At the conclusion of the culture period, hepatocytes were extracted at the 24th and 48th hours, and Malondialdehyde (MDA), Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC), Total Oxidation Status (TOS), and DNA damages (8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG)) were examined.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>While an increase in MDA, TOS, and DNA damage was observed in the deltamethrin-administered groups of hepatocytes, a decrease in TAC level was noted. It was determined that the applied deltamethrin had no effect on cell viability throughout the application period.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Furthermore, it was observed that melatonin, when administered concurrently with deltamethrin, reduced the toxic effect of deltamethrin. This study suggests that melatonin has a protective effect against deltamethrin-induced damage in mouse hepatocyte cells.</p>","PeriodicalId":8331,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141888321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chunling Zhang, Jie Xiang, Gengxin Wang, Tietao Di, Lu Chen, Wei Zhao, Lianggang Wei, Shiyong Zhou, Xueli Wu, Yun Zhang, Yanhui Wang, Haiyan Liu
{"title":"Salvianolic acid B improves diabetic skin wound repair through Pink1/Parkin-mediated mitophagy.","authors":"Chunling Zhang, Jie Xiang, Gengxin Wang, Tietao Di, Lu Chen, Wei Zhao, Lianggang Wei, Shiyong Zhou, Xueli Wu, Yun Zhang, Yanhui Wang, Haiyan Liu","doi":"10.1080/13813455.2024.2387693","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13813455.2024.2387693","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Diabetic skin wound is a disturbing and rapidly evolving clinical issue. Here, we investigated how salvianolic acid B (Sal B) affected the diabetic wound healing process. Following Sal B administration, histopathological damage was investigated by H&E and Masson staining, and CD34, apoptosis and mitophagy markers were measured by immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and western blotting. Migration, proliferation, and mitochondrial function of high glucose (HG) -induced HMEC-1 cells were measured. The effects of si-Parkin on endothelial cell migration, apoptosis and mitochondrial autophagy were examined. Sal B alleviated inflammatory cell infiltration and promoted angiogenesis in skin wound tissue. Apoptosis and mitophagy were ameliorated by Sal B in diabetic skin wound tissues and HG-induced HMEC-1 cells. Parkin inhibition impaired the migratorypromoted cell apoptosis and inhibited mitophagy of HMEC-1 cells. This finding demonstrated that Sal B promoted diabetic skin wound repair via Pink1/Parkin-mediated mitophagy, improved our understanding of the diabetic wound healing process.</p>","PeriodicalId":8331,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141888323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cardiovascular protective effects of cinnamic acid as a natural phenolic acid: a review.","authors":"Leila Safaeian, Mansooreh Asghari-Varzaneh, Seyed-Sadegh Alavi, Mahnaz Halvaei-Varnousfaderani, Ismail Laher","doi":"10.1080/13813455.2024.2387694","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13813455.2024.2387694","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Phenolic acids derived from plants have beneficial effects on cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Cinnamic acid (CA) is a crucial phenolic acid that can form numerous hydroxycinnamic derivate found in many food groups. We review current data on the cardiovascular pharmacology of CA with a focus on CVD and their risk factors including hyperlipidaemia, obesity, hyperglycaemia, cardiomyopathy and myocardial ischaemia, vascular dysfunction, oxidative stress and inflammation. Both <i>in vivo</i> and <i>in vitro</i> laboratory studies demonstrate the lipid-lowering, anti-obesity, anti-hyperglycemic, cardio-protective and vasorelaxant activities of CA. The protective impacts of CA against CVD occur by inhibiting inflammatory, oxidative, and apoptotic pathways, regulating the genes and enzymes involved in glucose and lipid metabolisms, and promoting vasodilation. This review showed that the most studied and prominent effects of CA are anti-hyperlipidemic and anti-diabetic properties. In conclusion, intake of plant foods rich in CA may reduce CVD risk especially through regulating blood glucose and lipids levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":8331,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141888320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Manal Moustafa Mahmoud, Mai Mohammed Hassan, Hany El-Sebaee Elsayed, Amal E Fares, Mona M Saber, Laila Ahmed Rashed, Omaima Mohammed Abdelwahed
{"title":"Protective effect of Galectin-3 inhibitor against cardiac remodelling in an isoprenaline-induced myocardial infarction in type 2 diabetes.","authors":"Manal Moustafa Mahmoud, Mai Mohammed Hassan, Hany El-Sebaee Elsayed, Amal E Fares, Mona M Saber, Laila Ahmed Rashed, Omaima Mohammed Abdelwahed","doi":"10.1080/13813455.2024.2387710","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13813455.2024.2387710","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has the potential to impair cardiac function and cause heart failure. We aimed to study the cardioprotective influence of Galactin-3 (Gal-3) inhibitor; modified citrus pectin (MCP) in isoprenaline induced myocardial infarction (MI) in T2DM rats. Forty rats were allocated into 4 groups; groups I and II served as control. T2DM was provoked in groups III and IV by serving them high fat diet followed by a single low dose of Streptozotocin (STZ), then group IV were administered MCP in drinking water for 6 weeks. Groups III and IV were then subcutaneously injected isoprenaline hydrochloride once daily on the last 2 successive days to induce MI. MCP restored echocardiographic parameters with significant decline in Gal-3 area % in cardiac tissue alongside protection against cardiac remodelling. our data showed that there is a protective potential for Gal-3 inhibitor (MCP) against cardiac injury in isoprenaline induced MI in T2DM.</p>","PeriodicalId":8331,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141888322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emine Kacar, Zeynep Dila Oz, Ihsan Serhatlioglu, Nalan Kaya Tektemur, Mehmet Ridvan Ozdede, Tugce Yalcin, Gulendam Ozbeg, Aslisah Ozgen, Fatih Tan, Seval Ulku Orhan, Ozge Zorlu, Aysun Ucer, Abdullah Yasar, Bayram Yilmaz, Haluk Kelestimur
{"title":"Asprosin-induced alterations in female rat puberty and reproductive hormonal profiles.","authors":"Emine Kacar, Zeynep Dila Oz, Ihsan Serhatlioglu, Nalan Kaya Tektemur, Mehmet Ridvan Ozdede, Tugce Yalcin, Gulendam Ozbeg, Aslisah Ozgen, Fatih Tan, Seval Ulku Orhan, Ozge Zorlu, Aysun Ucer, Abdullah Yasar, Bayram Yilmaz, Haluk Kelestimur","doi":"10.1080/13813455.2024.2386279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13813455.2024.2386279","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the comprehensive effects of daily chronic asprosin administration on various pubertal and reproductive parameters in female rats. This study aims to elucidate the role of asprosin in regulating the onset of puberty and its influence on hormonal profiles and ovarian histology.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Asprosin was administered intraperitoneally (i.p.) at a dose of 500 ng/kg daily for eight weeks. Hormonal assays and histological analyses were performed to evaluate the effects of asprosin on the onset of puberty and reproductive function.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Daily chronic administration of asprosin accelerated the onset of the first oestrus. Hormonal assays revealed significant elevations in serum levels of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Oestradiol (E2), while Inhibin B levels decreased. Histological evaluations demonstrated an increased number of primary and secondary follicles in ovarian tissue, without affecting primordial follicle counts or reproductive organ weights.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Role of adipokines in regulating puberty and reproductive function has increasingly gained recognition. This study aimed to provide the first comprehensive examination of the effects of daily chronic asprosin administration on pubertal and reproductive parameters in female rats. Utilising hormonal assays and histological analyses, asprosin was administered intraperitoneally (i.p.) at a dose of 500 ng/kg, daily, for eight weeks. Our findings revealed that daily chronic administration of asprosin accelerated the onset of the first oestrus. Hormonal assays showed significant elevations in serum levels of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Oestradiol (E2), while Inhibin B levels decreased. Histological evaluations demonstrated an increased number of primary and secondary follicles in ovarian tissue, without affecting primordial follicle counts or reproductive organ weights. These results provide new insights into asprosin's role in advancing the age of first oestrus and modulating hormonal profiles, thereby offering potential benefits to the female reproductive system.</p>","PeriodicalId":8331,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141874052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sweat gland morphology and physiology in diabetes, neuropathy, and nephropathy: a review.","authors":"Sudha Singaram, Kalpana Ramakrishnan, Jayashree Selvam, Mallika Senthil, Vigneswaran Narayanamurthy","doi":"10.1080/13813455.2022.2114499","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13813455.2022.2114499","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Context:</b> Sweat glands (SGs) play a vital role in thermal regulation. The function and structure are altered during the different pathological conditions.<b>Objective:</b> These alterations are studied through three techniques: biopsy, sweat analytes and electrical activity of SG.<b>Methods:</b> The morphological study of SG through biopsy and various techniques involved in quantifying sweat analytes is focussed on here. Electrical activities of SG in diabetes, neuropathy and nephropathy cases are also discussed, highlighting their limitations and future scope.<b>Results and Conclusion:</b> The result of this review identified three areas of the knowledge gap. The first is wearable sensors to correlate pathological conditions. Secondly, there is no device to look for its structure and quantify its associated function. Finally, therapeutic applications of SG are explored, especially for renal failure. With these aspects, this paper provides information collection and correlates SG with pathologies related to diabetes. Hence this could help researchers develop suitable technologies for the gaps identified.</p>","PeriodicalId":8331,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40350598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}