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Mümin A. Erdoan Emin Takran Gürkan Yiittürk Oytun Erba Dilek Takran 《Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology》2020,34(1)
The aim of this study was to assess the therapeutic potential of oxytocin and liraglutide (LIR), a GLP‐1 analogue, in a rat model of vincristine‐induced neuropathy. Rats were injected with vincristine (VCR) at a dose of 4 mg/kg twice a week for 5 weeks. The VCR‐administered rats were divided into three groups and received saline, oxytocin, or liraglutide simultaneously with VCR. After the treatment period, electrophysiological, biochemical, histological, and immunohistochemical investigations were performed. Electromyography (EMG) recordings demonstrated significant alterations in the VCR + saline group (p < .001). Also, motor performance was decreased in the VCR + saline group (p < .05). Histologically, the axonal diameter was decreased in all groups. VCR + saline group showed significantly increased lipid peroxidation and decreased nerve growth factor (NGF) expression. However, the administration of oxytocin and liraglutide significantly prevented the EMG alterations, lipid peroxidation, and reduction in neuronal NGF expression. On the basis of these findings, oxytocin and liraglutide may be considered as potential agents for the prevention of VCR‐induced neuropathy. 相似文献
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Oxytocin (OT) is essentially associated with uterine contraction during parturition and milk ejection reflex. Although several studies implicate the role of OT in anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and anti-apoptotic pathways, there is a lack of data with regard to the protective effects of oxytocin in neurodegenerative models such as Parkinson's disease (PD). The present study was undertaken to investigate the neuroprotective effects of oxytocin (OT) on rotenone-induced PD in rats. Twenty adult Sprague-Dawley rats were injected with rotenone (3 μg/μl in DMSO) or vehicle (1 μl DMSO) into the left substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc) and ventral tegmental area (VTA) under stereotaxic surgery, and PD model was assessed by rotational test ten days after drug infusion. The valid PD rats were randomly divided into two groups; Group 1 (n = 7) and Group 2 (n = 7) were administered saline (1 ml/kg/day, i.p.) and oxytocin (160 μg/kg/day, i.p.) through 20 days, respectively. The effects of OT treatment were evaluated by behavioral, histological and immunohistochemical parameters. Apomorphine-induced stereotypic rotations in PD rats were significantly inhibited by OT treatment (p < 0.05). In addition, immunohistochemical studies clearly demonstrated the suppression of Bax, caspase-3, caspase-8 and elevation of Bcl-2 and tyrosine hydroxylase immunoexpression in OT-treated rats compared to saline group. Our findings suggest that oxytocin may have cytoprotective and restorative effects on dopaminergic neurons against rotenone-induced injury. The underlying mechanism may be associated with the inhibition of apoptotic pathways. 相似文献
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Oytun Erbaş Volkan Solmaz Dürdane Aksoy Altuğ Yavaşoğlu Mustafa Sağcan Dilek Taşkıran 《Life sciences》2014
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The aim of this study was to examine the effects of cholecalciferol on systemic inflammation and memory in the setting of fatty liver disease in rats.Materials and methods
To induce the development of fatty liver disease, the rats were fed a 35% fructose solution over 8 weeks. Group I (n = 6) was designated as the control group and fed with standard rat chow. Group II (n = 6) was provided with, standard rat chow, and 0.3 μg/kg/day of oral cholecalciferol over a duration of 2 weeks. In addition to standard rat chow, group III (n = 6) and group IV (n = 6) were given 4 mL of the 35% fructose solution per day via oral gavage for 8 weeks. However, group IV was also given 0.3 μg/kg/day of oral cholecalciferol over 2 weeks. After the treatment period, passive avoidance tasks were performed by all groups. The liver and brain were harvested for subsequent biochemical and histopathologic analyses.Key findings
The development of fatty liver extends the memory latency period of passively avoiding tasks after 1 trial. Moreover, there were increases in brain TNF-α and plasma MDA levels according to two-way analysis of variance. Cholecalciferol supplementation decreased the latency period of passively avoiding tasks in rats with hepatosteatosis, and also significantly reduced brain TNF-α and plasma MDA levels.Significance
Fatty liver may contribute to the development of systemic inflammation, which affects cognition and causes deficits in memory; however, the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of vitamin D may improve the cognitive function of rats with hepatosteatosis. 相似文献4.
Evaluation of long‐term effects of artificial sweeteners on rat brain: a biochemical,behavioral, and histological study 下载免费PDF全文
Oytun Erbaş Mümin Alper Erdoğan Asghar Khalilnezhad Volkan Solmaz Fulya Tuzcu Gürkan Gürkan Yiğittürk Hüseyin Avni Eroglu Dilek Taskiran 《Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology》2018,32(6)
The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of artificial sweeteners (aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose) on rat brain. Twenty‐four adult male Sprague–Dawley rats were included in the study. The control group (n = 6) received regular tap water, whereas other groups received aspartame (3 mg/kg/day, n = 6,) or saccharin (3 mg/kg/day, n = 6) or sucralose (1.5 mg/kg/day, n = 6) in the drinking water. Following 6 weeks, the passive avoidance learning (PAL) test was performed to evaluate the neurobehavioral effects of sweeteners. The brains were assessed for lipid peroxides, neuron count, and Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) immunohistochemistry. Our results demonstrated that chronic intake of sweeteners significantly impaired PAL performance in all groups. Hippocampal CA1–CA3 areas revealed significantly lower neuronal count in aspartame and increased GFAP expression in all groups. Brain lipid peroxides were significantly higher in all groups. Our findings suggest that long‐term consumption of artificial sweeteners may have harmful effects on cognition and hippocampal integrity in rats. 相似文献
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Erdogan Arife Erdogan Mumin Alper Atasoy Ozum Erbas Oytun 《Neurochemical research》2021,46(7):1717-1724
Neurochemical Research - Millions of people suffer from drug-resistant epilepsy. New therapeutic approaches for removing this life-affecting disease are required. The activation of T-type calcium... 相似文献
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Durankuş Ferit Şenkal Evrim Sünnetçi Eda Albayrak Yakup Beyazyüz Murat Atasoy Özüm Erbaş Oytun 《Neurochemical research》2020,45(10):2409-2416
Neurochemical Research - Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used as an anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, and analgesic. Although some studies have focused... 相似文献
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Protection by Edaravone,a Radical Scavenger,against Manganese‐Induced Neurotoxicity in Rats 下载免费PDF全文
Melda Apaydin Oytun Erbas Dilek Taskiran 《Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology》2016,30(5):217-223
Manganese (Mn) is a required element for biological systems; however, its excessive exposure may lead to a neurological syndrome known as manganism. The aim of the present study was to assess the toxic effects of subacute exposure of Mn by measuring weight gain, motor performance, and biochemical parameters (complex I activity, lipid peroxides, and protein carbonyls) in brain mitochondria in rats. We also examined whether edaravone (EDA), a radical scavenger, exerts protective effects against Mn‐induced neurotoxicity. In addition, we evaluated the accumulation of Mn in brain regions using magnetic resonance imaging. Mn‐exposed rats revealed significantly impaired motor performance, weight loss, and Mn accumulation in particular brain area. Lipid peroxides and protein carbonyls were significantly increased in Mn‐exposed rats, whereas complex I activity was found to be decreased. EDA treatment significantly prevented mitochondrial oxidative damage and improved motor performance. These findings suggested that EDA might serve as a clinically effective agent against Mn‐induced neurotoxicity. 相似文献
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Erdogan Mumin Alper Kirazlar Mehmet Yigitturk Gurkan Erbas Oytun 《Neurochemical research》2022,47(5):1290-1298
Neurochemical Research - Alzheimer's disease (AD) is by far the most common cause of cognitive impairment in older adults. Current treatments are entirely focused on the symptoms of AD. A... 相似文献
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