Involvement of Nrf2, JAK and COX pathways in acetaminophen-induced nephropathy: Role of some antioxidants
Objectives: Acetaminophen (APAP)-induced nephrotoxicity is detrimental consequence for which there has not been a standardized therapeutic regimen. Although, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a well-known antidote used in APAP-induced hepatotoxicity, its benefit in nephrotoxicity caused by APAP is almost la...
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| author | Qamraa H. Alqahtani Laila M. Fadda Ahlam M. Alhusaini Iman H. Hasan Hanaa M. Ali |
| author_facet | Qamraa H. Alqahtani Laila M. Fadda Ahlam M. Alhusaini Iman H. Hasan Hanaa M. Ali |
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| description | Objectives: Acetaminophen (APAP)-induced nephrotoxicity is detrimental consequence for which there has not been a standardized therapeutic regimen. Although, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a well-known antidote used in APAP-induced hepatotoxicity, its benefit in nephrotoxicity caused by APAP is almost lacking. This study aimed to compare the possible protective effect of thymoquinone (TQ), curcumin (CR), and α-lipoic acid (α-LA), either in solo or in combination regimens with that of NAC against APAP-induced renal injury. Design and method: Rats were divided into nine groups; control group, APAP intoxicated group (1000 mg/kg; orally), and the remaining seven groups received, in addition to APAP, oral doses of NAC, TQ, CR, α-LA, CR plus TQ, TQ plus α-LA, or CR plus α-LA. The first dose of the aforementioned antioxidants was given 24 h before APAP, and then the second dose was given 2 h after APAP, whereas the last dose was given 10 h after administration of APAP. Results: Treatment with APAP elevated kidney markers like serum uric acid, urea, and creatinine. In addition, it increased the serum level of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1beta (IL-1β) and thiobarbituric acid reactive species (TBARS). Also, the protein expression of renal janus kinase (JAK) and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 were all upregulated by APAP. In contrast, the expression of Nrf2 and the renal levels of superoxide dismutase and glutathione were downregulated. Treatment with the indicated natural antioxidants resulted in amelioration of the aberrated parameters through exhibiting anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and free radical-scavenging effects with a variable degree. Conclusion: The combined administration of CR and TQ exerted the most potent protection against APAP-induced nephrotoxicity through its anti-inflammatory and free radical-scavenging effects (antioxidant) which were comparable to that of NAC-treatment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ac504dbe26e84597bdb44d6e7402de932023-08-31T05:01:26ZengElsevierSaudi Pharmaceutical Journal1319-01642023-10-013110101752Involvement of Nrf2, JAK and COX pathways in acetaminophen-induced nephropathy: Role of some antioxidantsQamraa H. Alqahtani0Laila M. Fadda1Ahlam M. Alhusaini2Iman H. Hasan3Hanaa M. Ali4Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia; Corresponding author at: Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia.Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Genetics and Cytology, National Research Center, Dokki, EgyptObjectives: Acetaminophen (APAP)-induced nephrotoxicity is detrimental consequence for which there has not been a standardized therapeutic regimen. Although, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a well-known antidote used in APAP-induced hepatotoxicity, its benefit in nephrotoxicity caused by APAP is almost lacking. This study aimed to compare the possible protective effect of thymoquinone (TQ), curcumin (CR), and α-lipoic acid (α-LA), either in solo or in combination regimens with that of NAC against APAP-induced renal injury. Design and method: Rats were divided into nine groups; control group, APAP intoxicated group (1000 mg/kg; orally), and the remaining seven groups received, in addition to APAP, oral doses of NAC, TQ, CR, α-LA, CR plus TQ, TQ plus α-LA, or CR plus α-LA. The first dose of the aforementioned antioxidants was given 24 h before APAP, and then the second dose was given 2 h after APAP, whereas the last dose was given 10 h after administration of APAP. Results: Treatment with APAP elevated kidney markers like serum uric acid, urea, and creatinine. In addition, it increased the serum level of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1beta (IL-1β) and thiobarbituric acid reactive species (TBARS). Also, the protein expression of renal janus kinase (JAK) and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 were all upregulated by APAP. In contrast, the expression of Nrf2 and the renal levels of superoxide dismutase and glutathione were downregulated. Treatment with the indicated natural antioxidants resulted in amelioration of the aberrated parameters through exhibiting anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and free radical-scavenging effects with a variable degree. Conclusion: The combined administration of CR and TQ exerted the most potent protection against APAP-induced nephrotoxicity through its anti-inflammatory and free radical-scavenging effects (antioxidant) which were comparable to that of NAC-treatment.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319016423002475AcetaminophenThymoquinoneCurcuminN-acetylcysteineα-Lipoic acidNrf2 |
| spellingShingle | Qamraa H. Alqahtani Laila M. Fadda Ahlam M. Alhusaini Iman H. Hasan Hanaa M. Ali Involvement of Nrf2, JAK and COX pathways in acetaminophen-induced nephropathy: Role of some antioxidants Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal Acetaminophen Thymoquinone Curcumin N-acetylcysteine α-Lipoic acid Nrf2 |
| title | Involvement of Nrf2, JAK and COX pathways in acetaminophen-induced nephropathy: Role of some antioxidants |
| title_full | Involvement of Nrf2, JAK and COX pathways in acetaminophen-induced nephropathy: Role of some antioxidants |
| title_fullStr | Involvement of Nrf2, JAK and COX pathways in acetaminophen-induced nephropathy: Role of some antioxidants |
| title_full_unstemmed | Involvement of Nrf2, JAK and COX pathways in acetaminophen-induced nephropathy: Role of some antioxidants |
| title_short | Involvement of Nrf2, JAK and COX pathways in acetaminophen-induced nephropathy: Role of some antioxidants |
| title_sort | involvement of nrf2 jak and cox pathways in acetaminophen induced nephropathy role of some antioxidants |
| topic | Acetaminophen Thymoquinone Curcumin N-acetylcysteine α-Lipoic acid Nrf2 |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319016423002475 |
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