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ArticleToxicology research2023

Mitigative potential of rhoifolin against cisplatin prompted testicular toxicity: biochemical, spermatogenic and histological based analysis.

Faria Saher, Muhammad Umar Ijaz, Ali Hamza, Qurat Ul Ain, Muhammad Faisal Hayat, Tayyaba Afsar, Ali Almajwal, Huma Shafique, Suhail Razak

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Faria SaherDepartment of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan.
Muhammad Umar IjazDepartment of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan.
Ali HamzaDepartment of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan.
Qurat Ul AinDepartment of Zoology, Government College Women University, Sialkot 51040, Pakistan.
Muhammad Faisal HayatDepartment of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan.
Tayyaba AfsarDepartment of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, 11433, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ali AlmajwalDepartment of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, 11433, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Huma ShafiqueInstitute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University Medical School, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom.
Suhail RazakDepartment of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, 11433, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2167-8630
University of Agriculture Faisalabad · PKKing Saud University · SAGovernment College Women University SialkotNewcastle University · GB

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Abstract

Rhoifolin (ROF) is a naturally occurring flavonoid compound with diverse pharmacological and therapeutic benefits. The current investigation was designed to evaluate the curative potential of Rhoifolin (ROF) against Cisplatin (CP) induced testicular damage. Mature male albino rats (n = 48) were randomly distributed into 4 equal groups: control, CP (10 mg/kg), CP + ROF (10 mg/kg + 20 mg/kg) and ROF (20 mg/kg) supplemented group. Following 56 days of the trial, biochemical, inflammatory markers, spermatogenic, steroidogenic, hormonal, apoptotic, anti-apoptotic, and histopathological parameters were evaluated. The exposure to CP markedly (p < 0.05) lowered the activities of anti-oxidant enzymes, glutathione reductase (GSR), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) as well as superoxide dismutase (SOD) in testicular tissues of male albino rats. Besides the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) were considerably augmented in CP exposed rats. The administration of CP also increased the level of inflammatory cytokines i.e. IL-6, TNF-α, 1L-1β and NF-κβ as well as COX-2 activity. Additionally, a notable (p < 0.05) upsurge was observed in dead sperms count, abnormality in the tail, midpiece as well as head of sperms along with a notable decline in sperm motility in CP treated rats. Moreover, the expressions of steroidogenic enzymes were also lowered in CP administered group. The levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and plasma testosterone as well as luteinizing hormone (LH) were decreased in CP treated group. Moreover, the expression of Bax as well as Caspase-3 (apoptotic markers) were increased. On the other hand, Bcl-2 expression (anti-apoptotic marker) was reduced. Furthermore, the histopathological analysis showed that CP considerably (p < 0.05) damaged the testicular tissues. However, the administration of ROF significantly reduced the damaging effects of CP in testicular tissues. The results of our study suggested that ROF can potentially alleviate CP-induced testicular damages due to its androgenic, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory as well as anti-apoptotic nature.

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antioxidantcisplatininflammationreactive oxygen speciesrhoifolinsteroidogenesis

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PMID37915485
PMCPMC10615821
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