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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2021

Radioprotective Effect of Thymoquinone in X-irradiated Rats.

Sanaa A El-Benhawy, Mohamed I Morsi, Rasha A El-Tahan, Noura A Matar, Hawa Mg Ehmaida

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Article in Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Sanaa A El-BenhawyDepartment of Radiation Sciences, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Mohamed I MorsiDepartment of Radiation Sciences, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Rasha A El-TahanDepartment of Biochemistry, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0001-9944-2658
Noura A MatarDepartment of Histochemistry and Cell Biology, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Hawa Mg EhmaidaFaculty of Medical Technology, Tobruk University, Libya.
Alexandria University · EG

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Abstract

backgroundThymoquinone, has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and cardio protection properties. This study aimed to evaluate the radioprotective effect of thymoquinone in whole body X-irradiated rats.

methodsThis study conducted on 40 male adult Wistar albino rats randomized into the following groups: Group I: Control rats did not receive thymoquinone or ionizing radiation. Group II: Whole-body irradiated rats with 6 Gy of X-ray. Group III: Rats orally intubated with thymoquinone (10 mg/kg/day) for 7 days then subjected to whole-body irradiation with 6 Gy then supplemented with thymoquinone for another 7 days. Group IV: Rats orally intubated with thymoquinone (20 mg/kg/day) for 7 days then subjected to whole-body irradiation with 6 Gy then supplemented with thymoquinone (20 mg/kg/day) for another 7 days. LDH, CK-MB, ALT, AST, MDA, TAC, Catalase activity, GPX, GSR and GSH were measured.

resultsLipid peroxidation biomarker in the blood of X-irradiated rats significantly increased and accompanied by decrease in the levels of GSH, GSR, GPX, catalase as well as TAC. Moreover, exposure to IR significantly increases cardiac and liver enzymes. However, administration of TQ to X-irradiated rats with either 10 mg/kg or 20 mg/kg have the same reform effects and significantly protects rats against adverse effects of IR.

conclusionExposure to X-ray leads to significant changes in cellular biochemical and morphological conditions. Administration of TQ before radiation treatment significantly decreases the adverse effects of IR. TQ can improve cardiac function, decrease myocardial enzyme levels and inhibit oxidative stress.

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AnimalsBenzoquinonesMaleRadiation-Protective AgentsRatsRats, WistarWhole-Body IrradiationX-RaysBenzoquinonesRadiation-Protective Agentsthymoquinoneionizing radiationNigella sativaRadioprotective agentthymoquinone

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PMID34582673
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