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ArticleBMC pharmacology & toxicology2025

Daflon attenuates cisplatin-induced cerebellar neurotoxicity, anxiety-like behavior, and motor dysfunction by downregulating TLR4/NF-kB signaling.

F B Fidelis, T M Akhigbe, A A Oladipo, P A Oyedokun, A S Lasisi-Sholola, O P Adepoju, O Ajao, O O Adeleye, O O Ogundipe, R E Akhigbe

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F B FidelisDepartment of Biochemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
T M AkhigbeReproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
A A OladipoReproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
P A OyedokunReproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
A S Lasisi-ShololaReproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
O P AdepojuNeurology and Pediatric Neurology Unit, Hospital Samaritano, Santa Barbara, São Paulo, Brazil.
O AjaoTobi Medical Centre, Felele, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
O O AdeleyeDepartment of Anatomy, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
O O OgundipeDepartment of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
R E AkhigbeReproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. reakhigbe@gmail.com.

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backgroundAlthough cisplatin is an effective chemotherapy, a major downside is its toxicity, including cerebellar neurotoxicity, which is mediated by the induction of inflammation and oxidative stress. On the other hand, daflon, a micronized purified flavonoid fraction, suppresses inflammation and oxidative stress. However, the effect of daflon on cisplatin-induced cerebellar neurotoxicity has not been documented.

aimThe present study evaluated the effect of daflon in cisplatin-induced cerebellar toxicity. In addition, the role of TLR4/NF-kB signaling was explored. MATERIALS AND

methodsTwenty male Wistar rats were acclimatized for 2 weeks and then randomized into 4 equal groups: control, daflon-treated, cisplatin-treated, and cisplatin+daflon-treated.

resultsDaflon significantly improved cisplatin-induced distortions in cerebellar histology, evidenced by increased thickness in the molecular and intergranular layers, increased Purkinje cells, and reduced pyknotic neurons. Also, daflon attenuated cisplatin-induced rise in malondialdehyde and cisplatin-driven decline in glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and catalase activities. Furthermore, daflon ameliorated cisplatin-induced rise in myeloperoxidase activity and tumour-necrosis factor α, interleukin-1β 1β, and interleukin-6 levels. Additionally, daflon suppressed cisplatin-induced upregulation of toll-like receptor-4, nuclear factor-kappa B, cyclo-oxygenase-2, prostaglandin E2, and caspase-3 activity in the cerebellar tissue.

conclusionIn conclusion, daflon confers neuroprotection against cisplatin-induced cerebellar neurotoxicity through the suppression of TLR4/NF-kB-mediated oxidative-inflammatory and apoptotic injury.

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Antineoplastic AgentsAnxietyCerebellumCisplatinDiosminNeuroprotective AgentsNeurotoxicity SyndromesAnimalsBehavior, AnimalDown-RegulationMaleNF-kappa BOxidative StressRatsRats, WistarSignal TransductionAntineoplastic AgentsCisplatinDiosminNeuroprotective AgentsNF-kappa BTlr4 protein, ratToll-Like Receptor 4ApoptosisCerebellumCisplatinDaflonInflammationOxidative stress

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