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ArticleMolecular biology reports2024

Quetiapine attenuates cadmium neurotoxicity by suppressing oxidative stress, inflammation, and pyroptosis.

Hanan S Althagafy, Steve Harakeh, Sheren A Azhari, Reem M Farsi, Nouf S Al-Abbas, Nehad A Shaer, Zeina W Sharawi, Hailah M Almohaimeed, Emad H M Hassanein

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  1. Neurotoxic mechanisms of cadmium in neurodegenerative diseases.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2026
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Hanan S AlthagafyDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Steve HarakehKing Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, 21589, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Sheren A AzhariDepartment of Biological Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, 21589, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Reem M FarsiDepartment of Biological Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, 21589, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Nouf S Al-AbbasJamoum University College, Umm Al-Qura University, 21955, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Nehad A ShaerDepartment of Chemistry, Al Lieth University College, Umm Al-Qura University, 21955, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Zeina W SharawiDepartment of Biological Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, 21589, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Hailah M AlmohaimeedDepartment of Basic Science, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, 11671, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Emad H M HassaneinDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt. emadhassanien@azhar.edu.eg.

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Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University PNURSP2024R213
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal with extremely harmful toxic effects on the brain. Quetiapine (QTP) has unique neuroprotective effects with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions. However, its neuroprotective effect against Cd-induced neurotoxicity has not been previously studied.

methodsQTP was administered in 10 and 20 mg/kg doses, while Cd was given in a dose of 6.5 mg/kg.

resultsIn our study, QTP dose-dependently attenuated neuronal injury by downregulating p-tau and β-amyloid. QTP potently attenuates histological abrasions induced by Cd. QTP counteracted oxidative injury by decreasing neuronal MDA and increased GSH levels mediated by downregulating Keap1 and upregulating Nrf2 and HO-1. QTP mitigated inflammation by decreasing MPO and NO

conclusionIn conclusion, QTP mitigates neurotoxicity induced by Cd through suppression of inflammation, pyroptosis, and oxidative stress by controlling the NF-κB, Keap1/Nrf2, and pyroptosis signals.

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CadmiumInflammationOxidative StressPyroptosisQuetiapine FumarateAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsMaleMiceNeuronsNeuroprotective AgentsNeurotoxicity SyndromesNF-E2-Related Factor 2NF-kappa BAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsCadmiumNeuroprotective AgentsNF-E2-Related Factor 2NF-kappa BQuetiapine FumarateCadmiumKeap1/Nrf2NF-κBPyroptosisQuetiapine

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