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ArticleCurrent drug research reviews2025

Radioprotective effect of Cerebrolysin in the Rat's Brain Tissues.

Gholamreza Ghavipanjeh, Shahram Taeb, Mohammad Amin Farzin, Bagher Farhood, Masoud Najafi, Abolfazl Ardjmand

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Gholamreza GhavipanjehInstitute for Basic Sciences, Physiology Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
Shahram TaebDepartment of Radiology, School of Paramedical Sciences, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Mohammad Amin FarzinStudent Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
Bagher FarhoodDepartment of Medical Physics and Radiology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
Masoud NajafiMedical Technology Research Center, Institute of Health Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Abolfazl ArdjmandInstitute for Basic Sciences, Physiology Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
Kashan University of Medical Sciences · IRGuilan University of Medical Sciences · IRKermanshah University of Medical Sciences · IR

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Kashan University of Medical Sciences 98141
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Abstract

aimThe aim of this study is to evaluate radioprotective effects of Cerebrolysin (CBL) in rats' brain tissues after local irradiation.

backgroundCBL has demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and tissue repair properties. In this study, the radioprotective effects of CBL in the brain tissues of rats after Irradiation (IR) (50 mg/ kg) were evaluated.

objectiveThe levels of different oxidative stress markers, including malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were examined after treatment with radiation and CBL.

methodsFirst, 20 male adult Wistar rats weighing 180-200 g were used. The animals were exposed to a single fraction of 15Gy using a linear accelerator unit at a dose rate of 200 cGy/mine. In this study, to check the amount of oxidative stress following the IR, the level of four markers MDA, NO, GPx, CAT, and SOD were examined and measured using the spectrophotometric method and purchased kits.

resultsThe results showed that compared to the IR group, the administration of CBL increases the levels of GPX and SOD significantly (p < 0.05).

conclusionOur finding suggests that CBL has radioprotective effects on the brain by enhancing antioxidant defense mechanisms.

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Amino AcidsBrainRadiation Injuries, ExperimentalRadiation-Protective AgentsAnimalsAntioxidantsCatalaseGlutathione PeroxidaseMaleMalondialdehydeNitric OxideOxidative StressRatsRats, WistarSuperoxide DismutaseAmino AcidsAntioxidantsCatalasecerebrolysinGlutathione PeroxidaseMalondialdehydeNitric OxideRadiation-Protective AgentsSuperoxide Dismutasebrain cancerCerebrolysinradioprotective effects.radioprotectorradiotherapystress oxidative

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