ArticleJournal of experimental pharmacology2020
Effect of Kaempferol on Tacrolimus-Induced Nephrotoxicity and Calcineurin B1 Expression Level in Animal Model.
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- Small-molecule NFAT signaling inhibitor with dual NFATc1/NFATc2 activity and limited calcineurin catalytic inhibition.Archives of pharmacal research · 2026Article
- Kaempferol: advances in biosynthesis, molecular mechanisms, and therapeutic applications.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2026Review
- LC-ESI-TOF-MS profiling and protective effects of Psidium cattleianum extract against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats via Nrf2/HO-1 and caspase-dependent pathway.Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society · 2026Article
- Quercetin as a Candidate Adjunct for Calcineurin Inhibitor-Induced Adverse Effects in Transplant Patients.Advanced pharmaceutical bulletin · 2026Article
- A Synopsis of Current Theories on Drug-Induced Nephrotoxicity.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
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- Attenuation of tacrolimus induced oxidative stress, mitochondrial damage, and cell cycle arrest byIranian journal of basic medical sciences · 2021Article
- Effect of Short-Term Tacrolimus Exposure on Rat Liver: An Insight into Serum Antioxidant Status, Liver Lipid Peroxidation, and Inflammation.Mediators of inflammation · 2021Article
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3 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundThe kidneys are considered one of the most susceptible organs for adverse drug effects, particularly in post-transplant conditions. Tacrolimus (FK506), a calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant, is an essential component in the transplantation regimen. Despite that, nephrotoxicity is a severe drawback for its chronic utilization, where oxidative stress might be implicated. Kaempferol (KMF) is a natural flavonoid that has many adaptable biological activities, including antioxidant action.
objectiveExploring the KMF protective effect on FK506-induced nephrotoxicity and the underlying role of calcineurin B1.
methodsTwenty-four male albino-Wistar rats were randomly divided into three equal groups. The control group received solvents: propylene glycol, i.p. and 0.5% carboxymethyl cellulose, PO; FK506 group was injected with FK506 (0.6 mg/kg, i.p.), and FK506+KMF group was given FK506 (0.6 mg/kg, i.p.) and KMF (10 mg/kg, PO). The treatment regimen for all groups was once daily for 30 days. ELISA technique applied for measuring FK506 trough level and nephrotoxicity biomarkers in serum (cystatin C and urea) on days 15 and 30, and in kidney tissue homogenate (MDA and calcineurin B1) on day 30.
resultsIn FK506-treated rats, the FK506 trough level was 7.84 ± 1.31 ug/l on day 15 and 9.54 ± 1.45 ug/l on day 30. FK506 use has significantly (
conclusionOxidative stress and calcineurin B1 are contributing factors in FK506-induced nephrotoxicity. Hence, inhibition of calcineurin enzyme is not limited to the immune cells. KMF could be a novel nephroprotective antioxidant.
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