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Constituents of Pomegranate Peel Extract, and its Ameliorative Effect Against the Toxicity of Vancomycin on the Hematological Parameters of Male Albino Rats

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Last updated: 29 Dec 2024

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Vancomycin (VCM) is a widely used antibiotic known for its efficacy against severe bacterial infections, but its administration is often associated with hematological toxicity. This study investigates the protective effects of pomegranate peel extract (PPE) against VCM-induced hematological alterations in male Albino rats. The GC–MS analysis of PPE revealed 22 bioactive components, with major constituents being (E)-9-Octadecenoic acid methyl ester, methyl 9-cis,11-trans-octadecadienoate, and 9-octadecenoic acid (E)-, collectively contributing to its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Thirty-two adult male Albino rats were divided into four groups, (n=8 each): control, PPE alone, VCM alone, and VCM with PPE. The control group was fed the basal diet; the VCM-injected group received VCM (443.6 mg/kg B.W.) every other day for two weeks; the PPE-treated group which was given the basal diet, and a daily dose of PPE (100 mg/kg B.W.) orally for two weeks; and the VCM combined with PPE- group administered the basal diet, and both VCM (every other day) and PPE (daily). After 14 days, hematological parameters, including RBC count, Hb content, Hct %, MCV, WBC count, and differential leukocyte counts, were evaluated. VCM administration significantly reduced RBC count, Hb content, and Hct %, while increasing MCV and altering leukocyte profiles, indicative of hematological toxicity. PPE co-administration effectively ameliorated these adverse effects, restoring RBC indices and reducing inflammation as evidenced by normalized neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios. The findings demonstrate that PPE, rich in bioactive fatty acids and antioxidants, mitigates VCM-induced hematological toxicity. These results suggest that PPE has the potential as a protective agent in clinical settings to counteract the adverse hematological effects of VCM therapy. Further studies are warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and to explore the clinical applications of PPE in managing antibiotic-induced hematological disorders.

DOI

10.21608/sjsci.2024.285713.1199

Keywords

Vancomycin, Pomegranate peel extract, Erythrogram, Leukogram, Hematopoietic toxicity

Authors

First Name

Reem

Last Name

Mahmoud

MiddleName

Ahmed

Affiliation

Biochemistry Department, Animal Health Research Institute-Sohag Barnch, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt

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reem.ahmed.200920@gmail.com

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First Name

Metwally

Last Name

Mahfouz

MiddleName

Kotb

Affiliation

Biochemistry Department, Animal Health Research Institute-Sohag Barnch, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt

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metwallykotb@yahoo.com

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Sohag

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First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

El-Sayed

MiddleName

F.

Affiliation

Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, Egypt.

Email

m_farag6000@yahoo.com

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-

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First Name

Hosam

Last Name

Mohamed

MiddleName

El-Din

Affiliation

Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Assuit University, Assuit 71515 , Department of Basic Science, School of Biotechnology, Badr University in Assiut. Egypt.

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hossameldin.mo@gmail.com

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Assiut

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First Name

Hamdy

Last Name

Hassanin

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M. A.

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Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, Egypt.

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hamdy7464@yahoo.com

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Sohag

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Volume

9

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4

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46686

Issue Date

2024-12-01

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2024-05-07

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2024-12-01

Page Start

440

Page End

447

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2357-0938

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2974-4296

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Sohag Journal of Sciences

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Constituents of Pomegranate Peel Extract, and its Ameliorative Effect Against the Toxicity of Vancomycin on the Hematological Parameters of Male Albino Rats

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29 Dec 2024