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ArticleEnvironmental science and pollution research international2020

Alleviation of lead acetate-induced nephrotoxicity by Moringa oleifera extract in rats: highlighting the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic activities.

Mohamed M Abdel-Daim, Saad Alkahtani, Rafa Almeer, Gadah Albasher

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Article in Environmental science and pollution research international, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 42 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Mohamed M Abdel-DaimDepartment of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Saad AlkahtaniDepartment of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Rafa AlmeerDepartment of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Gadah AlbasherDepartment of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. galbeshr3@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3755-7534
King Saud University · SASuez Canal University · EG

Funding

King Saud University RSP-2019
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lead (Pb) is an environmental toxicant; its consumption can induce renal deficits. In this study, we explored the possible protective efficiency of Moringa oleifera extract (MOE) against lead acetate (PbAc)-mediated reprotoxicity. Four experimental groups of seven rats each were used: control, PbAc, MOE, and MOE+PbAc groups. All groups were given their respective treatment for 4 weeks. PbAc impaired the oxidative/antioxidative balance in the renal tissue, as shown by the decreased antioxidant proteins (glutathione, glutathione reductase, glutathione peroxidase, catalase, and superoxide dismutase) and increased oxidants (lipid peroxidation and nitric oxide). Additionally, PbAc enhanced the progression of kidney inflammation by increasing tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-1 beta, and nuclear factor kappa B associated with upregulation of inducible nitric oxide synthase. Moreover, a dysregulation in the apoptotic-regulating proteins (Bax, caspase-3, and Bcl2) were recorded upon PbAc exposure. Remarkably, MOE oral administration restored redox homeostasis, suppressed the inflammatory and apoptotic responses in the kidney tissue. Our findings point out that MOE could be used as an alternative remedy to overcome the adverse effects of Pb exposure, which may be due to its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects.

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Moringa oleiferaOrganometallic CompoundsAcetatesAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsApoptosisLeadOxidative StressPlant ExtractsRatsRats, WistarAcetatesAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsLeadlead acetateOrganometallic CompoundsPlant ExtractsApoptosisInflammationKidneyLead acetateMoringa oleiferaOxidative damage

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