“…Finally, the supernatant absorbance was read by a spectrophotometer at a wavelength of 535 nm. The result was expressed as nmol/g tissue (Hosseini et al, 2022). …”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…After 10 min, the second absorbance was read and the change in absorbance was calculated. AchE activity was estimated by the following formula and expressed as nmol/min/tissue (g) (Hosseini et al, 2022; Ugbaja et al, 2021). where R = rate in moles substrate hydrolyzed per min per tissue (g); ΔA = change in absorbance per min; and C 0 = original concentration of tissue.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The total thiol content (or sulfhydryl groups) in the brain tissue was detected using 5,5′‐dithiobis (2‐nitrobenzoic acid) (DTNB), as a reagent (Hosseini et al, 2022 ). DTNB reacts with sulfhydryl groups, and a Uv–vis spectrophotometer detects the absorbance.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The optical absorbance was measured at 570 nm. The brain tissue SOD activity was expressed as units per gram of tissue (Hosseini et al, 2022 ).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…After 10 min, the second absorbance was read and the change in absorbance was calculated. AchE activity was estimated by the following formula and expressed as nmol/min/tissue (g) (Hosseini et al, 2022;Ugbaja et al, 2021).…”
Section: Evaluation Of Ache Enzyme Levelmentioning
The critical role of nutrition to prevent neurodegenerative disorders is well documented. Punica granatum fruit is identified as a highly nutritional food for alleviating various ailments. The ameliorating properties of P. granatum peel on memory dysfunction and the possible roles of oxidative stress, acetylcholinesterase (AchE), and nuclear factor erythroid 2‐related factor 2 (Nrf2)‐heme oxygenase (HO)‐1 pathway in the scopolamine‐treated rats were assessed. The hydroethanolic extract was standardized using high‐performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The animal groups were as follows: Control, scopolamine (2 mg/kg), and treatment groups (the extract at doses of 200–800 mg/kg). The behavioral performance was evaluated using the Morris water maze (MWM) and passive avoidance equipment. Various biochemical parameters were then measured. Rats received the extract properly found on the platform location, indicated by a shorter traveling time and distance during 5 days of learning MWM. Moreover, the extract increased the delay and light time, while decreasing dark time and the frequency of entries to the dark in the passive avoidance test. The extract also exerted a significant increase in superoxide dismutase activity and thiol content, while decreasing AchE activity and lipid peroxidation in the brain of scopolamine‐injured rats. Our results demonstrated the neuroprotective effects of P. granatum peel in minimizing scopolamine injury possibly through targeting the Nrf2‐HO‐1 pathway.
“…Finally, the supernatant absorbance was read by a spectrophotometer at a wavelength of 535 nm. The result was expressed as nmol/g tissue (Hosseini et al, 2022). …”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…After 10 min, the second absorbance was read and the change in absorbance was calculated. AchE activity was estimated by the following formula and expressed as nmol/min/tissue (g) (Hosseini et al, 2022; Ugbaja et al, 2021). where R = rate in moles substrate hydrolyzed per min per tissue (g); ΔA = change in absorbance per min; and C 0 = original concentration of tissue.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The total thiol content (or sulfhydryl groups) in the brain tissue was detected using 5,5′‐dithiobis (2‐nitrobenzoic acid) (DTNB), as a reagent (Hosseini et al, 2022 ). DTNB reacts with sulfhydryl groups, and a Uv–vis spectrophotometer detects the absorbance.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The optical absorbance was measured at 570 nm. The brain tissue SOD activity was expressed as units per gram of tissue (Hosseini et al, 2022 ).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…After 10 min, the second absorbance was read and the change in absorbance was calculated. AchE activity was estimated by the following formula and expressed as nmol/min/tissue (g) (Hosseini et al, 2022;Ugbaja et al, 2021).…”
Section: Evaluation Of Ache Enzyme Levelmentioning
The critical role of nutrition to prevent neurodegenerative disorders is well documented. Punica granatum fruit is identified as a highly nutritional food for alleviating various ailments. The ameliorating properties of P. granatum peel on memory dysfunction and the possible roles of oxidative stress, acetylcholinesterase (AchE), and nuclear factor erythroid 2‐related factor 2 (Nrf2)‐heme oxygenase (HO)‐1 pathway in the scopolamine‐treated rats were assessed. The hydroethanolic extract was standardized using high‐performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The animal groups were as follows: Control, scopolamine (2 mg/kg), and treatment groups (the extract at doses of 200–800 mg/kg). The behavioral performance was evaluated using the Morris water maze (MWM) and passive avoidance equipment. Various biochemical parameters were then measured. Rats received the extract properly found on the platform location, indicated by a shorter traveling time and distance during 5 days of learning MWM. Moreover, the extract increased the delay and light time, while decreasing dark time and the frequency of entries to the dark in the passive avoidance test. The extract also exerted a significant increase in superoxide dismutase activity and thiol content, while decreasing AchE activity and lipid peroxidation in the brain of scopolamine‐injured rats. Our results demonstrated the neuroprotective effects of P. granatum peel in minimizing scopolamine injury possibly through targeting the Nrf2‐HO‐1 pathway.
Background: Zataria multiflora and carvacrol showed various pharmacological properties including anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects. However, up to now no studies have explored its potential benefits in ameliorating sepsis-induced aortic and cardiac injury. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the effects of Z. multiflora and carvacrol on nitric oxide (NO) and oxidative stress indicators in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced aortic and cardiac injury.Methods: Adult male Wistar rats were assigned to: Control, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)(1 mg/kg, intraperitoneal (i.p.)), and Z. multiflora hydro-ethanolic extract (ZME, 50-200 mg/kg, oral)-and carvacrol (25-100 mg/kg, oral)-treated groups. LPS was injected daily for 14 days. Treatment with ZME and carvacrol started 3 days before LPS administration and treatment continued during LPS administration. At the end of the study, the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), NO, thiols, and antioxidant enzymes were evaluated.
Results:Our findings showed a significant reduction in the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and thiols in the LPS group, which were restored by ZME and carvacrol. Furthermore, ZME and carvacrol decreased MDA and NO in cardiac and aortic tissues of LPS-injected rats.
Conclusions:The results suggest protective effects of ZME and carvacrol on LPSinduced cardiovascular injury via improved redox hemostasis and attenuated NO production. However, additional studies are needed to elucidate the effects of ZME and its constituents on inflammatory responses mediated by LPS.
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