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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2020

Amelioration of Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity in Rats by L-arginine: The Role of Nitric Oxide, Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 and Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway.

Remon S Estfanous, Walaa S Elseady, Ahmed M Kabel, Rasha A Abd Ellatif

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Article in Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Remon S EstfanousAnatomy and Embryology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
Walaa S ElseadyAnatomy and Embryology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
Ahmed M KabelPharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
Rasha A Abd EllatifAnatomy and Embryology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
Tanta University · EG

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Abstract

backgroundCisplatin is an alkylating agent that inhibits DNA replication and interferes with proliferation of cancer cells. However, the major limiting factor for its use is the possible development of adverse effects, including ototoxicity. Up till now, the mechanisms of this ototoxicity remain poorly understood. However, induction of oxidative stress and activation of the inflammatory cascade were suggested as contributing factors. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to explore the effect of L-arginine on cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats.

methodsThirty male adult Wistar rats were divided into three equal groups as follows: control group; cisplatin group and cisplatin + L-arginine group. Auditory brainstem response (ABR), tissue oxidative stress parameters, total nitrate/nitrite, nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) content, transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin 15 (IL-15) were assessed. Also, the cochlear tissues were subjected to histopathological and electron microscopic examination.

resultsAdministration of L-arginine to cisplatin-treated rats induced significant decrease in the average ABR threshold shifts at all frequencies, tissue TGF-β1, TNF-α and IL-15 associated with significant increase in tissue antioxidant enzymes, total nitrate/nitrite and Nrf2/HO-1 content compared to cisplatin group. Also, pretreatment of cisplatin-injected rats with L-arginine induced significant improvement of the histopathological and electron microscopic picture compared to cisplatin group.

conclusionL-arginine may serve as a promising therapeutic modality for amelioration of cisplatin-induced ototoxicity.<br />.

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AnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsAntioxidantsArginineCisplatinHeme Oxygenase (Decyclizing)MaleNF-E2-Related Factor 2Nitric OxideOtotoxicityOxidative StressRatsRats, WistarSignal TransductionTransforming Growth Factor beta1Antineoplastic AgentsAntioxidantsArginineCisplatinHeme Oxygenase (Decyclizing)Hmox1 protein, ratNfe2l2 protein, ratNF-E2-Related Factor 2Nitric OxideTgfb1 protein, ratTransforming Growth Factor beta1cancerCisplatinInflammationL-arginineototoxicity

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