Farelerde kafein ve pentilentetrazol ile oluşturulan generalize nöbetlere omeprazolün etkileri

Amaç: Karbonik anhidraz inhibitör özelliği bilinen omeprazol’ün, farelerde kafein ve pentilentetrazol ile oluşturulan generalize nöbetlerde anti-konvülsan etkilerinin araştırılması amaçlandı. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Omeprazol(0,25- 0,5- 1- 2 mg/kg), diazepam ( PTZ modeli için 0,5 mg/kg ve kafein modeli için 5 mg/kg) ve distile su uygulandıktan 30 dakika sonra gruplara kafein (300 mg/kg) veya PTZ (100 mg/kg) intraperitoneal olarak uygulandı. Kafein veya PTZ enjeksiyonlarını takiben, hayvanlarda ilk generalize tonik klonik konvulsiyonların başlamasına kadar geçen süre saniye olarak ölçüldü ve latent periyot olarak kabul edildi. Omeprazolün tolerans potansiyeli 0,5 mg/kg dozla (tekrarlayan uygulamalarda) kafein ile oluşturulan konvülsiyon modelinde çalışıldı. Bulgular: Kafein ve PTZ enjeksiyonlarını takiben, omeprazol latent periyotları uzattı. En uzun latent periyot 0,5 mg/kg dozla kafein modelinde gözlendi (% 307,47; p< 0,05), ve omeprazol kafein nöbetlerinde PTZ nöbetlerine göre daha koruyucu idi. Tolerans çalışmasında ise takip eden günlerde omeprazol latent periyotları kısalttı. Sonuç: Omeprazol düşük dozlarda, özellikle kafein ile oluşturulan nöbetlerde, anti-konvülsan aktivite göstermiştir, fakat bu etkisine karşı diğer karbonik anhidraz inhibitörleri gibi tolerans gelişmiştir.Purpose: Because omeprazole has a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor activity, it was aimed to investigate whether omeprazole has anticonvulsant effect on caffeine and phentylenetetrazole (PTZ)-induced generalize seizures in mice. Material and Methods: Omeprazole (0.25- 0.5- 1- 2 mg/kg), diazepam (0.5 mg/kg for PTZ model and 5 mg/kg for caffeine model) and distilled water were administrated, 30 min later caffeine (300 mg/kg) or PTZ (100 mg/kg) were injected to all groups, intraperitoneally. Following the caffeine or PTZ injections, the time taken for the onset of the animals' first generalize tonic-clonic convulsion was measured in second, was accepted as the latency period. Tolerance potential of omeprazole were done with 0.5 mg/kg (upon repeated administrated) in caffeine-induced convulsion model. Results: Following the caffeine and PTZ injections, omeprazole prolonged the latency periods in comparison with caffeine and PTZ groups. The longest latency was observed by omeprazole 0.5 mg/kg dose in the caffeine model (307.47 %, p< 0.05), and omeprazole had showed more protective effect in caffeine seizures than in PTZ seizures. In the tolerance study, latency periods were shortened by omeprazole on following days. Conclusion: Low doses of omeprazole, in especially caffeine-induced seizures, presented an anticonvulsant activity, but tolerance across to this action developed as the other carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Neuroprotective effect of roflumilast under cerebral ischaemia/reperfusion injury in juvenile rats through NLRP‐mediated inflammatory response inhibition

This study aims to investigate the protective effect of roflumilast, a phosphodiesterase (PDE)-4 enzyme inhibitor, and demonstrate its possible role in the development prevention of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury (CI/RI) after stroke induced by carotid artery ligation in juvenile rats. The rats were randomly divided into five groups: healthy group without any treatment, healthy group administered with 1 mg/kg roflumilast, CI group not administered with roflumilast, CI group administered with 0.5 mg/kg roflumilast, and CI group administered with 1 mg/kg roflumilast. In the CI groups, reperfusion was achieved 2h after ischemia induction; in the roflumilast groups, this drug was intraperitoneally administered immediately after reperfusion and at the 12(th) hour. At the end of 24h, the rats were sacrificed and their brain tissues removed for examination. The mRNA expressions obtained with real-time PCR of IL-1 beta, TNF-alpha, and NLRP3 significantly increased in the CI/RI-induced groups compared with the control group, and this increase was significantly lower in the groups administered with roflumilast compared with the CI/RI-induced groups. Moreover, ELISA revealed that both IL-1 beta and IL-6 brain levels were significantly higher in the CI/RI-induced groups than in the controls. This increase was significantly lower in the groups administered with roflumilast compared with the CI/RI-induced groups. Histopathological studies revealed that the values closest to those of the healthy group were obtained from the roflumilast groups. Nissl staining revealed that the Nissl bodies manifested normal density in the healthy and roflumilast-administered healthy groups, but were rare in the CI/RI-induced groups. Roflumilast treatment increased these decreased Nissl bodies with increasing doses. Observations indicated that the Nissl body density was close to the value in the healthy group in the CI/RI-induced group administered with 1 mg/kg roflumilast. Overall, roflumilast reduced cellular damage caused by CI/RI in juvenile rats, and this effect may be mediated by NLRP3

Neuroprotective effect of roflumilast under cerebral ischaemia/reperfusion injury in juvenile rats through NLRP-mediated inflammatory response inhibition

This study aims to investigate the protective effect of roflumilast, a phosphodiesterase (PDE)-4 enzyme inhibitor, and demonstrate its possible role in the development prevention of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury (CI/RI) after stroke induced by carotid artery ligation in juvenile rats. The rats were randomly divided into five groups: healthy group without any treatment, healthy group administered with 1 mg/kg roflumilast, CI group not administered with roflumilast, CI group administered with 0.5 mg/kg roflumilast, and CI group administered with 1 mg/kg roflumilast. In the CI groups, reperfusion was achieved 2h after ischemia induction; in the roflumilast groups, this drug was intraperitoneally administered immediately after reperfusion and at the 12(th) hour. At the end of 24h, the rats were sacrificed and their brain tissues removed for examination. The mRNA expressions obtained with real-time PCR of IL-1 beta, TNF-alpha, and NLRP3 significantly increased in the CI/RI-induced groups compared with the control group, and this increase was significantly lower in the groups administered with roflumilast compared with the CI/RI-induced groups. Moreover, ELISA revealed that both IL-1 beta and IL-6 brain levels were significantly higher in the CI/RI-induced groups than in the controls. This increase was significantly lower in the groups administered with roflumilast compared with the CI/RI-induced groups. Histopathological studies revealed that the values closest to those of the healthy group were obtained from the roflumilast groups. Nissl staining revealed that the Nissl bodies manifested normal density in the healthy and roflumilast-administered healthy groups, but were rare in the CI/RI-induced groups. Roflumilast treatment increased these decreased Nissl bodies with increasing doses. Observations indicated that the Nissl body density was close to the value in the healthy group in the CI/RI-induced group administered with 1 mg/kg roflumilast. Overall, roflumilast reduced cellular damage caused by CI/RI in juvenile rats, and this effect may be mediated by NLRP3

Early administration of milrinone ameliorates lung and kidney injury during sepsis in juvenile rats

Background A sepsis model was created, induced by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP), in juvenile rat groups. Milrinone (MIL), which is known to have a modulatory effect on pro-inflammatory cytokines, was administered to the designated rat groups in the early period before severe sepsis developed. The study was aimed at investigating the possible protective effects of milrinone on the lung and kidney tissues of rats in the late phase of sepsis. Methods The rat pups were divided into seven groups with six animals in each group: (1) healthy rats who received no drug; (2) CLP-S12 (sacrificed at hour 12); (3) CLP-S24 (sacrificed at hour 24); (4) CLP-MIL1-S12 (administered with 0.5 mg/kg milrinone at hour 1 and sacrificed at hour 12); (5) CLP-MIL1-S24 (administered with 0.5 mg/kg milrinone at hour 1 and sacrificed at hour 24): (6) CLP-MIL12-S24 (administered with 0.5 mg/kg milrinone at hour 12 and sacrificed at hour 24), (7) and CLP-MIL1,12-S24 (administered with 0.5 mg/kg milrinone at hours 1 and 12 and sacrificed at hour 24). Results Significant differences were found between the early and late administration of milrinone in terms of both molecular and histopathological results. The results showed that the tissues were significantly preserved in the groups in which milrinone had been started in the early period compared to the sepsis control groups and the groups in which milrinone had been started in the late period. Conclusions In addition to the positive inotropic effects of milrinone, its immunomodulatory properties that result in decreased cytokine storm can be beneficial during early period of sepsis

The Effects of Agomelatine Treatment on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Septic Lung Injuries in Rats

Objective: We designed an experimental model of sepsis in rats to investigate the effects of agomelatine (AGO) on lung tissues using molecular and histopathological methods. Materials and Methods: In our experimental model, the 32 rats were divided into 4 groups: group 1: control group (HEALTHY); group 2: lipopolysaccharide group (LPS); group 3: LPS plus 50 mg/kg AGO group (LPS + AGO50); and group 4: LPS plus 100 mg/kg AGO group (LPS + AGO100). An LPS-induced sepsis model was performed to replicate the pathology of sepsis. Rats from all 4 groups were killed after 12 hours, and their lungs were quickly collected. To investigate the therapeutic strategy, we evaluated tumor necrosis factoralpha (TNF-alpha) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kappa B) messenger RNA expressions by real-time polymerase chain reaction using molecular methods and lung tissue damage indicators using histopathological methods. Results: The expressions of TNF-alpha and NF-kappa B were reduced in the groups treated with AGO. The histopathology results supported the molecular results. Conclusion: In this experimental study, we demonstrated for the first time the positive effects of AGO on LPS-induced sepsis in lung tissue using molecular and histopathological methods, indicating that it contributes to the prevention of lung damage

Protective effect of 5-HT7 receptor activation against glutamate-induced neurotoxicity in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells via antioxidative and antiapoptotic pathways

Serotonin exerts anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiapoptotic effects through 5-HT7 receptors. The present study determined the role of 5-HT7 receptors in glutamate-induced neurotoxicity by using human SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells. The cells were pretreated with different concentrations of 5-HT7 receptor agonist LP44 and antagonist SB269970 for 60 min, followed by treatment with glutamate. Cell proliferation was measured using xCELLigence system. Treatment with all the concentrations of LP44 significantly protected the cells from the toxic effects of glutamate after 24, 48 and 72 h. Although 5-HT7 receptor expression was significantly upregulated in glutamate-treated cells, it was downregulated in LP44-pretreated cells. Furthermore, LP44 treatment significantly decreased malondialdehyde levels and increased superoxide dismutase activities and glutathione levels. Moreover, LP44 treatment significantly decreased tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-a) levels and inhibited caspase 3 and caspase 9 mRNA expression. In contrast, SB269970 treatment exerted an insignificant effect on oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis. These findings suggest that exogenous stimulation of the 54-1T7 receptors may be protective in glutamate-induced neurotoxicity and that 5-HT7 receptor agonists can be used as therapeutic agents for preventing glutamate-induced neurological disorders.TUBITAKTurkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Arastirma Kurumu (TUBITAK) [112S627]This study is a part of Tugba Nurcan YUKSEL PhD thesis and is supported by TUBITAK (project number: 112S627). We would like to extend our special thanks to Yasin BAYIR and Abdulmecit ALBAYRAK for their contribution

Protective effects of melatonin receptor agonists on endotoxin- induced uveitis in rats

Objective(s): Melatonin has an important role in regulating a variety of physiological functions of the body. We investigated the protective effects of Agomelatine (AGO) and Ramelteon (RAME) on Endotoxin-Induced Uveitis (EIU) in rats. Materials and Methods: 70 rats were randomly divided into fourteen groups. Healthy group normal saline, (IP), Uveitis group (200 pg/kg lipopolysaccharide (LPS), SC), DEX group (200 pg/kg LPS plus 1 mg/kg dexamethasone, IP), AGO20 group received 200 pg/kg LPS plus 20 mg/kg AGO, AGO40 group received 200 pg/kg LPS plus 40 mg/kg AGO, RAME2 group received 200 pg/kg LPS plus 2 mg/kg RAME, and group RAME4 received 200 pg/kg LPS plus 4 mg/kg RAME. Each group had two subgroups: the 3rd and 24th hour. The eye tissues were collected and investigated biomicroscopically (clinical manifestations and scoring, molecularly(qRT-PCR analyses of Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF), and Caspase 3 and Caspase 9 mRNA expression), biochemically (Superoxide dismutase activity, Glutathione, and Malondialdehyde levels) and histopathologically (staining with Harris Hematoxylin and Eosin Y). Results: Melatonin receptor agonist treatment reduced the clinical score count of ocular inflammation in the uveitic rats. TNF-alpha, VEGF, Caspase 9, and Caspase 3 levels markedly decreased in the uveitic rats. Melatonin receptor agonists significantly ameliorated fixed changes in GSH, SOD, and MDA levels. Melatonin receptor agonists also ameliorated histopathological injury in eye tissues associated with uveitis. Conclusion: Melatonin receptor agonists ameliorated the inflammatory response in EIU. These findings suggest that melatonin receptor agonists may represent a potential novel therapeutic drug for uveitis treatment

Inhibiting renin angiotensin system in rate limiting step by aliskiren as a new approach for preventing indomethacin induced gastric ulcers

POLAT, Beyzagul/0000-0003-2042-5949; bayir, yasin/0000-0003-3562-6727; CADIRCI, ELIF/0000-0003-0836-7205; Albayrak, Abdulmecit/0000-0002-1062-1965; Karakus, Emre/0000-0002-0822-0054WOS: 000385368700028PubMed: 27645307Purpose: Previously blocking the renin angiotensin system (RAAS) has been effective in the prevention of gastric damage. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of aliskiren, and thus, direct renin blockage, in indomethacin-induced gastric damage model. Methods: Effects of aliskiren were evaluated in indomethacin-induced gastric damage model on Albino Wistar rats. Effects of famotidine has been investigated as standard antiulcer agent. Stereological analyses for ulcer area determination, biochemical analyses for oxidative status determination and molecular analyses for tissue cytokine and cyclooxygenase determination were performed on stomach tissues. in addition, to clarify antiulcer effect mechanism of aliskiren pylorus ligation-induced gastric acid secretion model was applied on rats. Results: Aliskiren was able to inhibit indomethacin-induced ulcer formation. It also inhibited renin, and thus, decreased over-produced Angiotensin-II during ulcer formation. Aliskiren improved the oxidative status and cytokine profile of the stomach, which was most probably impaired by increased Angiotensin II concentration. Aliskiren also increased gastroprotective prostaglandin E2 concentration. Finally, aliskiren did not change the gastric acidity in pylorus ligation model. Conclusion: Aliskiren exerted its protective effects on stomach tissue by decreasing inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress as a result of inhibiting the RAAS, at a rate-limiting step, as well as its end product, angiotensin II. Aliskiren also significantly increased protective factors such as PGE2, but not affect aggressive factors such as gastric acidity. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.Scientific Research Projects Commission of Ataturk University [ATAUNI-BAP-2013-234]This research was supported by Scientific Research Projects Commission of Ataturk University with project number ATAUNI-BAP-2013-234

Suberosin Alleviates Sepsis-Induced Lung Injury in A Rat Model of Cecal Ligation and Puncture

Background/aims Sepsis is one of the major problems encountered in intensive care units, causing organ damage and increasing mortality. Suberosin (SBR) is a type of coumarin with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. The goal of this study is to explore the protective effects of SBR on the lungs in a rat model of sepsis. Methods Male Wistar rats were utilized in this study. A cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) model was applied to induce sepsis. Rats were separated into six groups with nine animals in each group, including healthy control, SBR, CLP, and CLP + SBR (5, 10, and 20 mg/kg) groups. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH) enzyme activities, and malondialdehyde (MDA) level were measured via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The messenger RNA (mRNA) expressions of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interleukin 1β (IL-1β) were evaluated by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Histopathological changes in the lungs were investigated with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E). Results MDA levels and GSH and SOD enzyme activities were negatively affected in the CLP group, but SBR treatment ameliorated these oxidative stress parameters in the SBR1-3 groups (p< 0.05). The mRNA expressions of TNF-α and IL-1β were increased in the CLP group, and SBR treatment decreased those expression levels in a dose-dependent manner (p < 0.05). Organ damage and necrosis were seen in the CLP group and were alleviated in the SBR3 group. Immunohistochemical (IHC) analysis of lung tissues demonstrated decreased TNF-α and IL-1β immunopositivity in the SBR1-3 groups (p< 0.05). Conclusions SBR ameliorated sepsis-related lung injury in a dose-dependent manner. This compound has significant potential as a future agent in the treatment of sepsis

Study of the boron levels in serum after implantation of different ratios nano-hexagonal boron nitride-hydroxy apatite in rat femurs

Boron and its derivatives are effective in bone recovery and osteointegration. However, increasing the boron levels in body liquids may cause toxicity. The aim of our study is to investigate serum boron levels using ICP-MS after implantation of different ratios of nano-hBN-HA composites in rat femurs. All rats were (n = 126) divided into five experimental groups (n = 24) and one healthy group (6 rats); healthy (Groupl), femoral defect + %100HA (Group2), femoral defect + %2.5hBN + %97.5HA (Group3), femoral defect + %5hBN + %95HA (Group4), femoral defect + %10hBN + %90 HA (Group5), femoral defect + %100hBN (Group6). The femoral defect was created in the distal femur (3 mm drill-bit). Each implant group was divided into four different groups (n = 24) also 6 rats sacrificed for each groups in one week intervals during four weeks. In our results; at 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks after implantation near bone tissue, serum levels of boron were evaluated using ICP-MS. We demonstrated that neither short-term nor long-term implantation of hBN-HA composite resulted in statistically increased serum boron levels in experimental groups compared to healthy group. In conclusion, this study investigated the implant material produced form hBN-HA for the first time. Our data suggest that hBN is a new promising target for biomaterial and implant bioengineers