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ArticlePloS one2022

Hesperetin mitigates sorafenib-induced cardiotoxicity in mice through inhibition of the TLR4/NLRP3 signaling pathway.

Dalia Zaafar, Heba M A Khalil, Rabab Ahmed Rasheed, Rania Farag A Eltelbany, Sawsan A Zaitone

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Article in PloS one, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers.

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17 citing papers in PubMed, 34 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Dalia ZaafarDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Modern University for Information and Technology, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0002-7201-3658
Heba M A KhalilDepartment of Veterinary Hygiene and Management, Faculty of Vet. Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
Rabab Ahmed RasheedDepartment of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, King Salman International University, South Sinai, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0002-1960-1792
Rania Farag A EltelbanyDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Modern University for Information and Technology, Cairo, Egypt.
Sawsan A ZaitoneDepartment of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.
Modern University for Information and Technology · EGCairo University · EGKing Salman International UniversitySuez Canal University · EG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sorafenib is an oral multi-kinase receptor inhibitor that targets various signaling pathways. It is used as the first line of treatment in advanced hepatocellular and renal cell carcinomas. Sorafenib was reported to induce cardiotoxicity due to myocyte necrosis. Hesperetin is a naturally occurring flavonoid with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities. This study investigated the putative protective effect of hesperetin against sorafenib-induced cardiotoxicity in mice through downregulation of NLRP3/TLR4 signaling and inhibition of apoptosis. Twenty-four male Swiss mice were distributed into four groups: untreated control, hesperetin (50 mg/kg/day, orally), sorafenib (100 mg/kg/day, orally), and combination (Hesperetin+Sorafenib). After a three-week treatment period, various biochemical parameters in cardiac tissues were assessed. TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 levels were measured. Moreover, TLR4 and NLRP3 expressions were evaluated using Western blot analysis. Histopathological examination and immunohistochemical assessment of apoptotic activity were done. Compared with the sorafenib group, the combination group exhibited reduced TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 levels and lower NLRP3/TLR4 expressions. Histologically, the combination group showed improved myocardial histology and a marked decrease in collagen deposition. Immunohistochemical examination showed decreased caspase-3 and increased Bcl-2 expression. Before recommending hesperetin as an adjuvant, clinical studies are warranted for mitigating sorafenib cardiotoxicity.

Indexed as

NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinToll-Like Receptor 4AnimalsCardiotoxicityHesperidinInterleukin-6MaleMiceSignal TransductionSorafenibTumor Necrosis Factor-alphahesperetinHesperidinInterleukin-6NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinNlrp3 protein, mouseSorafenibTlr4 protein, mouseToll-Like Receptor 4Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha

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PMID35944026
PMCPMC9362940
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