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ArticleBiological procedures online2022

Eicosapentaenoic acid loaded silica nanoemulsion attenuates hepatic inflammation through the enhancement of cell membrane components.

Jihan Hussein, Mona A El-Bana, Zakaria El-kHayat, Mehrez E El-Naggar, Abdel Razik Farrag, Dalia Medhat

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Article in Biological procedures online, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Jihan HusseinMedical Biochemistry Department, National Research Center, 33 El Behouth St.Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt. jihan_husein@yahoo.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1862-0385
Mona A El-BanaMedical Biochemistry Department, National Research Center, 33 El Behouth St.Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5502-913X
Zakaria El-kHayatMedical Biochemistry Department, National Research Center, 33 El Behouth St.Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0876-7092
Mehrez E El-NaggarPre-Treatment and Finishing of Cellulosic Fabric Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2556-3048
Abdel Razik FarragPathology Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6121-450X
Dalia MedhatMedical Biochemistry Department, National Research Center, 33 El Behouth St.Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6342-3180
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLiver inflammation is a multistep process that is linked with cell membrane fatty acids composition. The effectiveness of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) undergoes an irreversible change during processing due to their unsaturated nature; so the formation of nanocarrier for EPA is crucial for improving EPA's bioavailability and pharmacological properties.

objectiveIn this study we aimed to evaluate the efficiency of EPA alone or loaded silica nanoemulsion on the management of hepatic inflammation induced by diethyl nitrosamine (DEN) through the enhancement of the cell membrane structure and functions.

methodsThe new formula of EPA was prepared to modify the properties of EPA. Forty-eight male Wistar albino rats were classified into: control, EPA, EPA loaded silica nanoemulsion (EPA-NE), DEN induced hepatic inflammation; DEN induced hepatic inflammation treated with EPA or EPA -NE groups. Plasma tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), liver hydroxyproline (Hyp) content, and liver oxidant and anti-oxidants were estimated. Urinary 8- hydroxyguanozine (8- OHdG) and erythrocyte membrane fatty acids fractions were estimated by High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Also, histopathology studies were done to verify our hypothesis.

resultsIt was appeared that administration of EPA, in particular EPA loaded silica nanoemulsion, ameliorated the inflammatory response, increased the activity of the anti-oxidants, reduced levels of oxidants, and improved cell membrane structure compared to hepatic inflammation induced by DEN group. Histopathological examination confirmed these results.

conclusionEPA and notably EPA loaded silica nanoemulsion strongly recommended as a promising supplement in the management of hepatic inflammation.

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8-hydroxyguanozineAlpha-Linolenic acidArachidonic acidDiethyl nitrosamineHPLC

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