Abstract

Aim: The fundamental pathophysiology of ischemic-hypoxia is oxygen depletion. Fischer's ratio is essential for monitoring hypoxia intensity. Methods: the current study highlighted the prophylactic role of sophoretin (QRC) and/or melatonin (MLN) versus sodium nitrite (SN) brain hypoxia. Results: Prophylactic treatment with sophoretin and MLN, was preceded with hypoxia-induction via sodium nitrite (60mg/kg, S.C.). SN decreased hemoglobin (Hb), elevatedHIF-α, HSP-70, IL-6 and TNF-α. Sophoretin and/or MLN restored the ameliorated inflammatory biomarkers, modulatednorepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin and gamma-aminobutyricacid (GABA). Similarly, single-cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE or COMET) DNA damage assay confirmed this finding. Conclusion: Treatment via sophoretin and MLN was the most effective therapy for improving sodium nitrite-induced brain injury.

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