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Ameliorative impact of glutathione supplementation on cyclophosphamide-induced hepatic toxicity in rats.

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Last updated: 24 Dec 2024

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Pharmacology

Abstract

Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a bifunctional alkylating and chemotherapeutic agent used to treat cancers. However, its clinical utilization is restricted due to its toxicity to many tissues, most notably the liver and kidneys. Four groups (n=6) of rats were used. Group I was given normal saline orally for 14 days. Group II glutathione (GSH) (150 mg/kg) orally once a day for 14 days. Group III was administered 0.5 ml normal saline orally once daily and injected cyclophosphamide on 10th day (200 mg/kg, intraperitoneal). Group IV received GSH (150 mg/kg) orally plus intraperitoneal CP (200 mg/kg). CP induced a significant increase in hepatic serum biomarkers including aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels compared with the control group. Additionally, there was a significant increase in total bilirubin (BIT). Also, levels of total protein (T-protein) and albumin (ALB) were significantly decreased in the CP group. Moreover, cyclophosphamide significantly decreased catalase (CAT) and glutathione (GSH) levels in liver tissues, while increasing malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. Interleukin-1β (IL- 1β) was substantially upregulated by CP in liver tissues. Furthermore, CP induced severe histopathological and immunochemical alteration in liver tissues and administering GSH concurrently with CP led to a notable enhancement in estimated parameters compared to the CP-only group. Due to its ability to safeguard against CP-induced liver damage in rats, GSH is advised for use.

DOI

10.21608/bvmj.2024.306379.1853

Keywords

Rats, Hepatotoxicity, glutathione, cyclophosphamide

Authors

First Name

Amira

Last Name

Fetouh

MiddleName

Samir

Affiliation

1Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, 13736 Moshtohor, Toukh, Qalyubia, Egypt. 2Benha University Hospital, Qalyubia, Egypt.

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amirasamir01@yahoo.com

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First Name

Ashraf

Last Name

ElKomy

MiddleName

A.A.

Affiliation

Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, 13736 Moshtohor, Toukh, Qalyubia, Egypt.

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ashraf.elkomy@fvtm.bu.edu.eg

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Toukh

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First Name

Enas

Last Name

Farag

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-

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Deputy of AHRI for regional laboratories. AHRI. ARC, Egypt.

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maz.fa2005@yahoo.com

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First Name

Ahmed

Last Name

Abdeen

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A

Affiliation

Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology,, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, 13736 Moshtohor, Toukh, Qalyubia, Egypt.

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ahmed.abdeen@fvtm.bu.edu.eg

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benha

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28109281702154

Volume

47

Article Issue

1

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50877

Issue Date

2024-10-01

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2024-07-22

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2024-10-01

Page Start

56

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60

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1110-6581

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2974-4806

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812

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Benha Veterinary Medical Journal

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https://bvmj.journals.ekb.eg/

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Ameliorative impact of glutathione supplementation on cyclophosphamide-induced hepatic toxicity in rats.

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24 Dec 2024