ArticleAnnals of medicine2022
Apigenin exerts protective effect and restores ovarian function in dehydroepiandrosterone induced polycystic ovary syndrome rats: a biochemical and histological analysis.
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- Efficacy of Flavonoids on Animal Models of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Nutrients · 2022Pooled it
- Decoding polycystic ovary syndrome: an integrated review of epidemiology, molecular mechanisms, animal models, and the expanding therapeutic landscape.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2026Review
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- Integrating evidence-based lifestyle and adjunct therapies for long-term management of polycystic ovary syndrome: mechanistic insights and clinical implications.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2026Review
- Beyond glycemic control: molecular mechanisms of metformin in modulating cytokine networks in polycystic ovary syndrome.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Review
- Synergistic Impact of Obesity and PCOS on Immune Dysregulation: A Review of Systemic and Local Inflammatory Profiles.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
- Cellular senescence and polycystic ovary syndrome: mechanisms and therapeutic strategies from a new perspective.Annals of medicine · 2025Review
- Integrative Approaches to Ovulation Induction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Narrative Review of Conventional and Complementary Therapies.Biomedicines · 2025Review
- Bridging gap in treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome through drug repurposing: what we achieved and where we are?Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2025Review
- Clomiphene and dexamethasone inhibit apoptosis and autophagy via the ROS-JNK/MAPK-P21 signaling pathway in PCOS.Histology and histopathology · 2025Article
- Beneficial effects of apigenin on ovarian histological changes and angiogenesis gene expression in rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2025Article
- Exploring the therapeutic potential of marjoram (Origanum majorana L.) in polycystic ovary syndrome: insights from serum metabolomics, network pharmacology and experimental validation.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2025Article
- Exploring the therapeutic potential of phytochemicals apigenin and ellagic acid in managing polycystic ovarian syndrome and its comorbidities: a comprehensive review.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Review
- Natural compounds in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: a comprehensive review of hormonal regulation and therapeutic potential.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Review
- Methanolic extract of wheatgrass (3 Biotech · 2024Article
- Apigenin as a Promising Agent for Enhancing Female Reproductive Function and Treating Associated Disorders.Biomedicines · 2024Review
- Liraglutide Improves PCOS Symptoms in Rats by Targeting FDX1.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2024Article
- LncRNA SNHG12 promotes cell proliferation and inhibits apoptosis of granulosa cells in polycystic ovarian syndrome by sponging miR-129 and miR-125b.Journal of ovarian research · 2024Article
- Administration of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell conditioned medium improves ovarian function in polycystic ovary syndrome rats: involvement of epigenetic modifiers system.Journal of ovarian research · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundPolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the major causes encouraging the elevation of androgens, obesity along with menstrual complications. Here we study the effect of Apigenin in rat model of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
methodsFemale Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were treated with Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) (6 mg/100g) opting the post-pubertal approach for developing rat model of polycystic ovarian syndrome, Metformin was used as standard. The treatments were given for 21 days along with coloproctological analysis. After the treatment regimen, the biochemical analysis was carried in plasma samples, whereas the ovaries were submitted for histopathological analysis.
resultsThe treatment of DHEA resulted in disturbed lipid profile and anti-oxidant status along with increased weight, ovarian diameter and cysts in rats confirming the development of PCOS. However, treatment of Apigenin showed ameliorative effect by improving the lipid profile and anti-oxidant status, the treatment also normalised the body weight, reduced ovarian diameter, cysts and restored the healthy follicles compared to control rats. The treatment of Apigenin also suppressed the levels of oestradiol and testosterone compared to control group, also, levels of progesterone were increased in Apigenin treated group of rats. The treatment of Apigenin suppressed the levels of inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-6. It was observed that the effect of Apigenin were to some extent parallel to standard drug Metformin.
conclusionThe findings confirmed that Apigenin ameliorates the disturbed hormonal levels, lipid profile and antioxidant status in PCOS rats.
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