Apoptotic effects of thymol, a novel monoterpene phenol, on different types of cancer

uyanikgil, Yigit/0000-0002-4016-0522; Cavusoglu, Turker/0000-0001-7100-7080WOS: 000508930100004PubMed: 32115964BACKGROUND: Cancer is a major public health problem in many areas of the world. Many anticancer drugs in current clinical use have been isolated from plant species or are based on such substances. Thymol (5-methyl-2-isopropylphenol) is an oxygenated aromatic compound from monoterpene group. It is the main constituent of thyme essential oil and shows antioxidant, antiseptic and antiproliferative properties. the aim of this study is to determine the antiproliferative activity and apoptotic effect of thymol on prostate cancer (PC-3, DU145), breast cancer (MDA-MB-231), and lung cancer (KLN205) cell lines. METHODS: the cancer cells were treated with different concentrations of thymol (100, 200, 400, 600, 800 mu M) at 24 h, 48 h and 72 h. the cell viability was investigated by MTT assay and analysis of apoptosis was determined with annexin V assay. RESULTS: the study showed the dose and time-dependent cytotoxic effect of thymol in PC-3, DU145, MDA-MB-231, and KLN205 cancer cell lines. Thymol significantly induced apoptosis in all groups in a dose-dependent manner. Statistical analysis showed a significant difference between thymol-treated cell lines compared to the control (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: the data in the present study demonstrated that thymol has apoptotic and antiproliferative properties in lung, breast and prostate cancer cell lines. Thymol could serve as a potential therapeutic agent in the future

Effects of trimetazidine on nerve regeneration in a rat sciatic nerve injury model

Erdogan, Mumin/0000-0003-0048-444XWOS: 000493319600011PubMed: 31663354AIM: the aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of trimetazidine(TMZ) after end-to-end repair in a peripheral nerve injury model. METHOD: We performed end-to-end primary repair of sciatic nerves in rats and showed TMZ's regenerative effect. For this objective 30 male Sprague Dawley albino rats were used. Surgery+water group, rats were assigned to a placebo group and were given water by oral gavage. Surgery+TMZ group, rats were given trimetazidine by oral gavage. All medications were given for 12 weeks. Motor function test was performed. Afterwards, electromyography (EMG) recording was done. Finally, blood samples were taken, the animals were euthanized andsciatic nerve was removed. RESULTS: the amplitudes of compound muscle action potential (CMAP) increased significantly in the Surgery+TMZ group when compared with the group that have been given Surgery+Water. Nerve growth factor (NGF) immunoexpression in the Schwann cell was significantly increased in the Surgery+TMZ group compared with the Surgery+Water group. Moreover, fibrosis score was reduced in the Surgery+TMZ group compared to the Surgery+Water group. CONCLUSIONS: in conclusion, we demonstrated the superiority of TMZ on nerve healing in our experimental study which was evaluated with comparative groups (Tab. 3. Fig. 2, Ref. 31)

Effects of Methylene Blue on Ovarian Torsion?Detorsion Injury in a Rat Model

PubMed: 325937492-s2.0-85088857346Study Objectives: Methylene blue (MB) is an antioxidant that ameliorates ischemia-reperfusion injury in several tissues. We analyzed the effects of MB as an inhibitor of torsion–detorsion injury in rat ovaries. Methods: Rats were randomly divided into 5 groups. Group 1 was the sham group, in which only laparotomy was performed. Group 2 was the torsion group, with 3 hours of ischemia. Group 3 was the torsion + MB group, with 3 hours of ischemia after MB administration. Group 4 was the torsion–detorsion group, with 3 hours of ischemia and reperfusion. Finally, group 5 was the torsion–detorsion + MB group, with 3 hours of ischemia and MB administration before detorsion/reperfusion. Ovary injuries were histopathologically scored. Malondialdehyde (MDA) and total protein levels in ovarian tissues were determined, and long pentraxin-3 (PTX3) levels were measured in ovarian tissue using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: In comparing group 4 with group 5 and group 2 with 3, histopathological parameters reflecting injury were significantly increased in groups 4 and 2. Group 3 generated increased MDA levels when compared with group 2 (P < .05). However, there was no significant difference between groups 2 and 3 in terms of plasma PTX3 levels. MDA and PTX3 levels decreased in group 5 in comparison with group 4 for MDA (P < .000) and PTX3 levels (P < .01). Conclusions: MB alleviated ischemia-reperfusion ovary injury in our experimental model. © 2020 North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecolog

The neuroprotective effect of exenatide on experimental Alzheimer's model in rats

1st Congress of the European-Academy-of-Neurology -- JUN 20-23, 2015 -- Berlin, GERMANYWOS: 000364239000378European Acad Neuro

The Protective Effect of Losartan on Diabetic Neuropathy in a Diabetic Rat Model

WOS: 000361828600008PubMed ID: 26011170Aim: Involvement of the peripheral and autonomic nervous systems is possibly the most frequent complication of diabetes. Important risk factors included hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and smoking. Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACE) inhibitors should be beneficial in all vascular beds, including neuropathy and retinopathy. In this study we aimed to evaluate the effect of the angiotensin receptor blocker losartan on diabetic neuropathy in a diabetic rat model. Material and Methods: 24 male, Sprague Dawley albino mature rats were divided into 3 groups; (1) control group: No drug was administered to the remainder of rats which blood glucose levels were under 120mg/dl, (2) diabetic control: rats were given no medication, but 4ml per day of tap water was given by oral gavage, (3) losartan groups: rats were given 10mg/kg/day oral of losartan for 4 weeks. Electromyography (EMG) was applied to anesthetized rats at the end of 4(th) weekend. Then, the animals were euthanized and sciatic nerve was performed for histopathological examination. Results: Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) amplitude of diabetic rats receiving the Saline in the EMG was significantly reduced when compared to the control group. Distal latency value and CMAP duration of diabetic rats receiving the saline were meaningfully increased when compared to the control group. CMAP amplitude and CMAP duration of diabetic rats receiving the Losartan treatment in the EMG were meaningfully reduced when compared to diabetic rats receiving the Saline. Perineural thickness in the rats receiving the Losartan treatment was found to be significantly reduced when compared to the group receiving the Saline. Conclusions: As a result, it has been shown in this study that perineural thickness of the Losartan treatment was significantly reduced when compared to saline receiving group, significantly increased the immunoexpression of NGF, and also provided a significantly recovery in EMG when compared to Saline receiving group