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The Possible Impact of Spirulina and Chlorella on some Hematological and Biochemical Aspects in Irradiated Rats

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Last updated: 22 Jan 2023

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Background: Patients undergoing radiotherapy may suffer from many harmful effects including gut microbiota injury, therefore, the use of exogenous probiotics is suggested to reduce these effects. Aim: The present study aimed to determine the possible protective effect of Spirulina platensis and Chlorella vulgaris against radiation-induced hematological and biochemical disturbances in male albino rats. Materials and Methods: Spirulina or chlorella was administered orally at a dose level of 300 mg/kg body weight daily for one week before and one week after the exposure to gamma radiation (6Gy, single dose). Results: Whole-body gamma-irradiation induced a significant decrease in total leukocyte count, red blood cell count, hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit value and platelets count, compared to their corresponding values of the control group. A significant increase in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activity, marker of liver damage, and a non-significant increase in urea and creatinine levels, markers of kidney function was is observed. Spirulina or chlorella administration pre- and post-irradiation has significantly attenuated the radiation-induced disturbances in the studied parameters. Conclusion: oral supplementation of spirulina or chlorella may afford protection against radiation-induced detrimental effect and may preserve the tissue integrity and the functions of different organs in the body.

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10.21608/ajnsa.2022.125836.1558

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γ-radiation, Spirulina platensis, Chlorella vulgaris, Blood, Liver, kidney

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Nahed

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Abdel-Aziz

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Radiation Biology Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority Cairo, Egypt.

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nahedabdelsamad@yahoo.com

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Ahmad

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Badawy

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Radiation Microbiology Department, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt.

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ahmedbadawy22@hotmail.com

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Ahmad

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El-Gamal

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Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.

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ahmed46da@yahoo.com

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Ehab

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El-Belely

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Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.

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elbelely@gmail.com

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Aly

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Hammad

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Radiation Microbiology Department, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt

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ahammad50@yahoo.co.uk

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0000-0001-8410-2693

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Abeer

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Zakria

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E.A.E.A

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abeer.mercy@yahoo.com

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55

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3

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35364

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2022-07-01

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2022-03-06

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2022-07-01

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130

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137

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1110-0451

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2090-4258

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Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications

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22 Jan 2023