Free Radical Oxidation Research Articles

Comprehensive In Silico Analysis of Uncaria Tomentosa Extract: Chemical Profiling, Antioxidant Assessment, and CLASP Protein Interaction for Drug Design in Neurodegenerative Diseases.

Uncaria tomentosa is a traditional medicinal herb renowned for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-enhancing properties. In the realm of neurodegenerative diseases (NDDS), CLASP proteins, responsible for regulating microtubule dynamics in neurons, have emerged as critical players. Dysregulation of CLASP proteins is associated with NDDS, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's diseases. Consequently, comprehending the role of CLASP proteins in NDDS holds promise for the development of innovative therapeutic interventions. The objectives of the research were to identify phytoconstituents in the hydroalcoholic extract of Uncaria tomentosa (HEUT), to evaluate its antioxidant potential through in vitro free radical scavenging assays and to explore its potential interaction with CLASP using in silico molecular docking studies. HPLC and LC-MS techniques were used to identify and quantify phytochemicals in HEUT. The antioxidant potential was assessed through DPPH, ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), nitric oxide (NO) and superoxide (SO) free radical scavenging methods. Interactions between conventional quinovic acid, chlorogenic acid, epicatechin, corynoxeine, rhynchophylline and syringic acid and CLASP were studied through in silico molecular docking using Auto Dock 4.2. The HEUT extract demonstrated the highest concentration of quinovic acid derivatives. HEUT exhibited strong free radical-scavenging activity with IC50 values of 0.113 μg/ml (DPPH) and 9.51 μM (FRAP). It also suppressed NO production by 47.1 ± 0.37% at 40 μg/ml and inhibited 77.3 ± 0.69% of SO generation. Additionally, molecular docking revealed the potential interaction of quinovic acid with CLASP for NDDS. The strong antioxidant potential of HEUT and the interaction of quinovic acid with CLASP protein suggest a promising role in treating NDDS linked to CLASP protein dysregulation.

EVALUATION OF ANTIDIABETIC, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY, AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF DIFFERENT FRACTIONS OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF LEAVES OF Bauhinia variegata BY In vitro METHOD AND ISOLATION OF PHYTOCONSTITUENTS

Today, diabetes is a common morbidity, and the occurrence of the disease is attributed to various pathophysiological states of the human body, including inflammation and free radical oxidants. Previous types of research also reported the involvement of free radical oxidants in the development of secondary complications of diabetes. The scavenging of free radicals by antioxidants turns out to be a defense mechanism and can also alter disease states. Therefore, the study was designed to evaluate the properties of Bauhinia variegata L. leaves in controlling diabetes, inflammation, and free radicals. The ethanolic leaf extract was prepared and the extract was then fractionated with solvents, which were further used to perform pharmacological screening by in vitro methods. The IC50 values of the chloroform fraction (BVC) of leaf extract were recorded as the lowest among the test materials for all in vitro studies. The IC50 values of BVC in the study of inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes were 31.08±1.53 and 25.33±1.52 g/mL, respectively. In the study of inhibition of bovine serum albumin and egg albumin denaturation, BVC showed efficacy with IC50 values of 23.75±1.35 and 28.15±1.32 g/mL, respectively. The fraction showed free radical scavenging activity in DPPH and nitric oxide assay, with IC50 values of 27.78±1.61 and 34.93±1.49 g/mL, respectively. In addition, two pure compounds, namely chrysoeriol and β-amyrin palmitate, were isolated from this bioactive fraction. Thus, the results proved all the claimed pharmacological effects of the leaves of Bauhinia variegata L. and also justified the hypothesis of the current study.

PHARMACOLOGICAL BENEFITS AND CONSERVATION STRATEGIES OF RHODODENDRON ARBORETUM SM.: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Rhododendron arboreum, an evergreen shrub native to the Himalayan region, is renowned for its vibrant red flowers and significant medicinal properties. This review explores the diverse pharmacological benefits of R. arboreum, which is integral to traditional medicine in the Himalayas. The plant contains bioactive compounds likeflavonoids, tannins, saponins, and phenolic acids, contributing to its therapeutic potential. Extensive research indicates that R. arboreum exhibits hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and anti-diarrheal properties. The hepatoprotective effects are evident from studies showing its ability to mitigate carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage and normalize liver enzymes. Its antimicrobial efficacy, particularly against Gram-positive bacteria, is attributed to the bioactive compounds identified in the methanolic extracts of leaves and flowers. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties are prominent in the bark extracts, providing potential treatments for chronic inflammation and pain. Additionally, antioxidant studies reveal that R. arboreum extracts reduce oxidative stress and free radical production. Anti-diabetic activities have been demonstrated in streptozotocin-induced diabetic models, showing improved blood glucose levels and lipid profiles. The plant's anti-diarrheal efficacy is supported by animal models indicating reduced gastrointestinal motility and enhanced absorption of water and electrolytes. R. arboreum faces threats from climate change, habitat destruction, and overexploitation, necessitating effective conservation strategies. Genetic studies reveal significant diversity within the species, essential for its adaptation and long-term survival, and offer opportunities for breeding programs. Comprehensive conservation efforts, including habitat protection, sustainable use practices, and the integration of traditional knowledge with scientific research, are imperative. This review highlights the need for sustainable conservation strategies and further research to fully harness the medicinal potential of R. arboreum, ensuring its availability for future therapeutic applications.

Identification and organ-specific patterns of expression of two metallothioneins in the sentinel species Gammarus fossarum.

Metal pollution is a major concern for aquatic environments. Widespread contamination by various trace metal ions has been described in freshwater streams as well as their subsequent bioaccumulation, potentially leading to toxicity and trophic transfer. Metallothioneins constitute an evolutionary conserved family of low molecular weight, cysteine-rich, metal-chelating proteins, whose known physiological functions are the maintenance of the homeostasis of essential metals, the detoxification of non-essential metals, and the protection against oxidative stress and free radicals. In this study, we identified two metallothionein-coding transcripts, mt1 and mt2, in the transcriptome of the amphipod Gammarus fossarum, a sentinel species widely used to assess the quality of watersheds. For the first time, we investigated the organ-specific patterns of expression of these two mt transcripts at the individual level in the gills and the caeca of this small crustacean. In silico analysis and experimental exposures to environmentally relevant concentrations of cadmium, zinc and silver showed that G. fossarum mt1 induction is stronger after Cd exposure compared to the other tested metals. G. fossarum mt1 was more significantly induced in the caeca than in the gills of exposed organisms for any metal exposure, while G. fossarum mt2 was, at least at the individual level, more inducible in the gills than in the caeca of G. fossarum exposed to Cd and Zn. Our results provide new genetic resources that will help to improve the understanding of metal homeostasis in this sentinel species.

A bioinspired injectable antioxidant hydrogel for prevention of postoperative adhesion.

Postoperative adhesions, a prevalent complication following abdominal surgery, affect 90% of patients undergoing abdominal surgical procedures. Currently, the primary approach to prevent postoperative adhesions involves physical isolation of the surgical site and surrounding tissues using a hydrogel; however, this method represents a rudimentary strategy. Herein, considering the impact of oxidative stress and free radicals on postoperative adhesion during wound healing, an injectable antioxidant hydrogel, named PU-OHA-D, was successfully synthesized, which is formed by the crosslinking of dopamine-modified oxidized hyaluronic acid (OHA-D) and dihydrazide-terminated polyurethane (PU-ADH) through hydrazone bonding. PU-OHA-D hydrogel possesses versatile characteristics such as rapid gel formation, injectability, self-repair capability and biodegradability. Additionally, they exhibit an excellent ability to clear free radicals and superior tissue adhesion. PU-OHA-D can be injected in situ to form a hydrogel to prevent abdominal wall-cecum adhesion. Importantly, it can effectively eliminate free radicals and inhibit oxidative stress at the wound site. Thereby, it leads to collagen physiological degradation and prevents the occurrence of postoperative adhesions. The bioinspired hydrogel demonstrates its great potential in preventing postoperative adhesion and promoting wound healing.

Acetaminophen overdose-induced acute liver injury can be alleviated by static magnetic field.

Acetaminophen (APAP), the most frequently used mild analgesic and antipyretic drug worldwide, is implicated in causing 46% of all acute liver failures in the USA and between 40% and 70% in Europe. The predominant pharmacological intervention approved for mitigating such overdose is the antioxidant N-acetylcysteine (NAC); however, its efficacy is limited in cases of advanced liver injury or when administered at a late stage. In the current study, we discovered that treatment with a moderate intensity static magnetic field (SMF) notably reduced the mortality rate in mice subjected to high-dose APAP from 40% to 0%, proving effective at both the initial liver injury stage and the subsequent recovery stage. During the early phase of liver injury, SMF markedly reduced APAP-induced oxidative stress, free radicals, and liver damage, resulting in a reduction in multiple oxidative stress markers and an increase in the antioxidant glutathione (GSH). During the later stage of liver recovery, application of vertically downward SMF increased DNA synthesis and hepatocyte proliferation. Moreover, the combination of NAC and SMF significantly mitigated liver damage induced by high-dose APAP and increased liver recovery, even 24 h post overdose, when the effectiveness of NAC alone substantially declines. Overall, this study provides a non-invasive non-pharmaceutical tool that offers dual benefits in the injury and repair stages following APAP overdose. Of note, this tool can work as an alternative to or in combination with NAC to prevent or minimize liver damage induced by APAP, and potentially other toxic overdoses.

AN ASSESSMENT OF THE RELATIVE ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF BARK EXTRACTS OF ACACIA CATECHU BY IN VITRO FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING ANALYSIS

Objective: The objective of this research was to examine and compare the capacity of several bark extracts of Acacia catechu to scavenge nitric oxide (NO) free radicals. The study also examined the evaluation of variations in concentration that are reliant on both concentration levels and seasonal changes, using samples obtained throughout various seasons over a span of two consecutive years. Methods: In this study, six extracts were made utilizing solvents, including ethanol, methanol, aqueous solution, acetone, chloroform, and benzene. In the in vitro investigation, a nitric oxide (NO) assay was conducted to evaluate the free radical scavenging efficacy of the test samples. Results: Out of seven tested sample concentrations, 15.25 µg/ml was reported to be ineffective; higher than 500 µg/ml concentrations (i.e., 705 and 1000) were observed to be less effective than their lower concentrations, while 31.5–500 µg/ml drug concentrations were observed to be protective. Among these three, 125 µg/ml concentrations were found to be most effective (p<0.01 or more). In solvent-based results, methanolic, ethanolic, aqueous, and acetone extracts exhibited at least p<0.01 significant effective NO scavenging, but acetone extract was seen to have comparatively less protection (p<0.05) than the other three extracts. Chloroform and benzene extracts, respectively, showed less protection. Samples collected in the summer season showed greater protection than winter and Manson. Conclusion: This study provided a clear observation of the impact of extraction solvent, concentration of drug, and season of sample collection on in vitro free radical scavenging potential. These data could help provide possible applications for regional plants for medicinal purposes.

КОМПЛЕКСНАЯ ОЦЕНКА ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ СИСТЕМЫ КОРМЛЕНИЯ ВЫСОКОПРОДУКТИВНЫХ КОРОВ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ЖИДКОЙ ЭКД

Due to on black-and-white cows scientific-and-economic experience, the liquid energy feed additive (EKD) feeding’s scheme and technology have been worked out. An integrated assessment conducted during this additive’s testing of the animals’ metabolic processes positive changes in the physiology and biochemistry and health improving had showed. The EKD using in the cows highyielding nutrition during transition period in order to the ration’s energy nutritional value increasing had a positive effect on milk chemical composition, physical and technological properties at average daily milk yield natural fat content of 31,1 and 31,8 kg; 33,3 and 33,2 kg for cows of control and experimental groups respectively, at the 1-st and 2-nd month of lactation. At milk of 4% fat composition counting, the daily milk yields’ average differences was increased and amounted, respectively, 38,0 and 33,8 kg in the control; in the experiment 39,1 and 38,5 kg at the 1-st and 2-nd month of lactation. In the cows milk treated with EKD, the average fat content for 2 months of lactation was 4,8%, protein - 3,5%, versus 4,5% and 3,0%, respectively in controls. This allowed as additional 6,9 kg of fat and 9,4 kg of protein per 1 head during this period obtaining, that was in 8,0% and 16,3% more than in the control groups respectively. The cows milk with EKD receiving was differed positively both in acidity in °T according to Kabyshev, and in thermal stability, rennet-fermentation sample and it had in 2,3 times fewer somatic cells. At the same time, the EKD gave the intensity of protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism increasing, negatively the functional state of the liver and free radical oxidation of lipids in the first month of lactation with a significant improvement in this condition in the second affecting. The inclusion of dry and newbodied EKD in the cows’ rations is physiologically and economically feasible.

Fenton Reaction in vivo and in vitro. Possibilities and Limitations.

The review considers the problem of hydrogen peroxide decomposition and hydroxyl radical formation in the presence of iron in vivo and in vitro. Analysis of the literature data allows us to conclude that, under physiological conditions, transport of iron, carried out with the help of carrier proteins, minimizes the possibility of appearance of free iron ions in cytoplasm of the cell. Under pathological conditions, when the process of transferring an iron ion from a donor protein to an acceptor protein can be disrupted due to modifications of the carrier proteins, iron ions can enter cytosol. However, at pH values close to neutral, which is typical for cytosol, iron ions are converted into water-insoluble hydroxides. This makes it impossible to decompose hydrogen peroxide according to the mechanism of the classical Fenton reaction. A similar situation is observed in vitro, since buffers with pH close to neutral are used to simulate free radical oxidation. At the same time, iron hydroxides are able to catalyze decomposition of hydrogen peroxide with formation of a hydroxyl radical. Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide with iron hydroxides is called Fenton-like reaction. Studying the features of Fenton-like reaction in biological systems is the subject of future research.

Alleviating effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus SDSP202418 on exercise-induced fatigue in mice.

In this study, the effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus SDSP202418 isolated from shrimp paste on the exercise performance of fatigued mice were analyzed, and the potential action mechanism was revealed. L. rhamnosus SDSP202418 significantly improved the exhaustion time of the mice and regulated the biochemical indices (lactate dehydrogenase, nitrogen, and uric acid) of the fatigued mice to resist fatigue. L. rhamnosus SDSP202418 also upregulated the mRNA expression of slow muscle fibers and downregulated the mRNA expression of fast muscle fibers in the exercise mice by activating the AMPK/PGC-1α pathway in the fatigued mice. It also increased the contents of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione (GSH)) in the liver and muscle. These enzymes removed and repaired oxidative free radicals to achieve antifatigue. In addition, L. rhamnosus SDSP202418 can change the gut microbial structure and modulate the abundance and balance of fatigue-related gut microbiota, which in turn exerts antifatigue effects. L. rhamnosus SDSP202418 is a functional food component that relieves fatigue after exercise.

Oleoylethanolamide protects mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) from oxidative stress and reduces adipogenic related genes expression in adipose-derived MSCs undergoing adipocyte differentiation.

Human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (hMSCs) are known for their pronounced therapeutic potential; however, they are still applied in limited clinical cases for several reasons. ROS-mediated oxidative stress is among the chief causes of post-transplantation apoptosis and death of hMSCs. It has been reported that a strategy to protect hMSCs against ROS is to pretreat them with antioxidants. Oleoylethanolamide (OEA) is a monounsaturated fatty acid derived from oleic acid and it has many protective properties, including anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. OEA is also used as a weight loss supplement; due to its high affinity for the PPAR-α receptor, OEA increases the fat metabolism rate. This study hence assessed the effects of OEA pretreatment on the in vitro survival rate and resistance of hMSCs under oxidative stress as well as the cellular and molecular events in the biology of stem/stromal cells affected by oxidative stress and free radicals. Considering the role of MSCs in adipogenesis and obesity, the expression of the main genes involved in adipogenesis was also addressed in this study. Results revealed that OEA increases the in vitro proliferation of MSCs and inhibits cell apoptosis by reducing the induction of oxidative stress. The results also indicated that OEA exerts its antioxidant properties by both activating the Nrf2/NQO-1/HO-1 signaling pathway and directly combating free radicals. Moreover, OEA can reduce adipogenesis through reducing the expression of PPARγ, leptin and CEBPA genes in hMSCs undergoing adipocyte differentiation. Thus, OEA protects hMSCs from oxidative stress and reduces adipogenic related genes expression and can be regarded as a therapeutic agent for this purpose.

Иммуновоспалительные механизмы старения мочевого пузыря.

Introduction. Despite the absence of a generally accepted theory explaining the mechanisms of aging, existing scientific data indicate a close relationship between aging and chronic low-grade inflammation (low-grade inflammation). This theory of inflammatory aging (inflame-aging) suggests that aging is accompanied by the development of a chronic inflammatory phenotype, which ultimately leads to fibroplastic transformation of tissues, which manifests itself in a functional deficiency of organs and, in particular, the bladder. Aims. To study the role of free radical oxidation, endothelial dysfunction and low-level age-associated inflammation as universal mechanisms of cellular senescence in the process of age-related detrusor rearrangement in experimental animals. Materials and methods. Two groups of laboratory animals were used in the experiment: group 1 (30-month-old white mongrel rats, n=10) and group 2 (10- month-old white mongrel rats, n=10). Markers of low-level age-associated inflammation (TNF-α, IL-6, IL1RA), endothelial dysfunction (ET-1, IL-1β, ESM1), profibrotic status (TGF beta 1 and CTGF), and free radical oxidation (8-isoprostane) were determined in blood and bladder homogenate, malonic dialdehyde, diene conjugates).The Student's criterion was used to compare two groups with a normal distribution. Results and discussion. It was shown that with age in experimental animals, the levels of inflammation markers (TNF-α, IL-6, IL1RA), endothelial dysfunction (ET-1, IL-1β, ESM1), lipid peroxidation (diene conjugates, silicone dialdehyde) and profibrotic cytokines (TGF beta 1 and CTGF) increased, while the levels of antioxidant activity (catalase) decreased statistically significantly.This pattern was revealed both at the systemic (blood plasma) and organ levels (bladder wall). Conclusion. The results of our experimental study confirm the role of chronic low-level inflammation in fibrosis-mediated inflammatory aging of organs and, in particular, in age-associated bladder reconstruction.

PROCESSES OF FREE RADICAL OXIDATION IN THERAPY FOR PATIENTS WITH ODONTOGENIC PHLEGMONS IN MAXILLO-FACIAL AREA IN THE PRESENCE OF ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE

A large cohort of scientists is dealing with the issue of improving the treatment of maxillofacial odontogenic phlegmons. The course of these diseases is impacted by a significant number of factors, one of which is ishemic heart disease. Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant with a pronounced antioxidant effect. The use of 2-ethyl-6-methyl-3-hydroxypyridine succinate leads to increased oxidation of components, that is, to a synergistic antioxidant effect.
 The purpose of this study is to enhance the therapy of odontogenic phlegmons of maxillofacial area in patients with ishemic heart disease through the combined use of drugs with antioxidant, antihypoxant and angioprotective effects.
 Materials and methods. 80 patients with odontogenic phlegmon of maxillofacial area were examined. The participants were categorized into the following groups: Group 1 received parenteral quercetin, Group 2 received a combination of quercetin and intravenous administration of 2-ethyl-6-methyl-3-hydroxypyridine succinate, Group 3 received standard treatment (20 individuals), and Group 4 (control) comprised individuals without concomitant pathology who received the treatment according to a standard protocol (20 patients). To analyze the state of free radical oxidation processes in blood serum, the content of diene conjugates was studied.
 Results. The level of diene conjugates was increased when compared to the control group by 93.2%, 95.0% and 96.2% for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd clinical groups, respectively. On the third day of observation, patients with coronary heart disease displayed an increase in the studied indicator by 99.1%, 100.6%, and 97.8%, respectively, compared to the controls. After 5 days, in all four clinical groups, there was a decrease in diene conjugates content in blood serum compared to the previous observation period by 6.9%, 8.2%, 5.3% and 11.8%, respectively. A tendency to a gradual decrease in the content of diene conjugates was observed on the 7th day of observation in all groups by 5.5%, 6.8%, 4.2% and 11.8%, respectively, with its increase relative to the control by 112.9 %, 108.7% and 118.2% for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd clinical groups, respectively. On the 9th day of observation, a decrease in DC content by 2.7% was found only in patients of the 2nd clinical group. At the final follow-up period, a decrease in this marker was noted in all studied clinical groups relative to the previous follow-up period by 5.1%, 6.9%, 2.3%, and 9.7%, respectively.
 Conclusion: Under the combined administration of quercetin and 2-ethyl-6-methyl-3-hydroxypyridine succinate alongside a standard treatment protocol, the reduction in the level of diene conjugates in blood serum was most significant among patients with coronary heart disease, particularly in the later stages following surgical treatment.

Enhancing lipid peroxidation via radical chain transfer reaction for MRI guided and effective cancer therapy in mice

Lipid peroxidation (LPO), the process of membrane lipid oxidation, is a potential new form of cell death for cancer treatment. However, the radical chain reaction involved in LPO is comprised of the initiation, propagation (the slowest step), and termination stages, limiting its effectiveness in vivo. To address this limitation, we introduce the radical chain transfer reaction into the LPO process to target the propagation step and overcome the sluggish rate of lipid peroxidation, thereby promoting endogenous lipid peroxidation and enhancing therapeutic outcomes. Firstly, radical chain transfer agent (CTA-1)/Fe nanoparticles (CTA-Fe NPs-1) was synthesized. Notably, CTA-1 convert low activity peroxyl radicals (ROO·) into high activity alkoxyl radicals (RO·), creating the cycle of free radical oxidation and increasing the propagation of lipid peroxidation. Additionally, CTA-1/Fe ions enhance reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, consume glutathione (GSH), and thereby inactivate GPX-4, promoting the initiation stage and reducing termination of free radical reaction. CTA-Fe NPs-1 induce a higher level of peroxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids in lipid membranes, leading to highly effective treatment in cancer cells. In addition, CTA-Fe NPs-1 could be enriched in tumors inducing potent tumor inhibition and exhibit activatable T1-MRI contrast of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In summary, CTA-Fe NPs-1 can enhance intracellular lipid peroxidation by accelerating initiation, propagation, and inhibiting termination step, promoting the cycle of free radical reaction, resulting in effective anticancer outcomes in tumor-bearing mice.

Oxyphenbutazone ameliorates carfilzomib induced cardiotoxicity in rats via inhibition of oxidative free radical burst and NF-κB/IκB-α pathway

Carfilzomib (CFZ), a chemotherapeutic agent used for multiple myeloma treatments reported to cause high incidence of cardiac events either new onset and/or exacerbate formerly diagnosed heart failure with ventricular and myocardial dysfunction.Purpose: Current research designed to explore and examine the preventive effect of oxyphenbutazone in the CFZ -instigated cardiotoxicity. Methodology: Female Wistar Rats weighing 200–250 g selected randomly and grouped as follows: Group 1 designated as the Normal control and receive normal saline only. Group 2 served toxic control and exposed to CFZ (4 mg/kg, intraperitoneally [i.p.]). Group 3 & 4 served as treatment groups and administered with CFZ concomitantly orally fed with oxyphenbutazone at doses of 35 and 70 mg/kg/three times a week, respectively. The total duration of experimental protocol was of 21 days. After completion of the experiments animals subjected to blood collection using light ether anesthesia and serum was separated for biochemical analysis further. The serum levels of Mg+2, Ca+2 and cardiac enzymes (aspartate transaminase (AST), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase (CK) and creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) levels were estimated. Later animals sacrificed and heart tissue isolated for further examinations. Intracellular proteins NFkB and IkBα were estimated by western blot. Results: The serum analysis revealed that CFZ administration significantly elevated the levels of LDH, CK and CKMB in CFZ exposed animals when compared to normal animals while administration of oxyphenbutazone significantly reduced these biochemical changes, Intracellular antioxidant enzymes and NF-kB in treatment groups as compared to disease control animals. Conclusion: Findings of the research protocol suggests significant injuries to cardiac tissues when animals exposed to CFZ and Oxyphenbutazone protected the cardiac tissues.

Bias-free driven ion assisted photoelectrochemical system for sustainable wastewater treatment

Photoelectrochemical (PEC) systems have emerged as a prominent renewable energy-based technology for wastewater treatment, offering sustainable advantages such as eliminating dependence on fossil fuels or grid electricity compared to traditional electrochemical treatment methods. However, previous PEC systems often overlook the potential of ions present in wastewater as an alternative to externally applied bias voltage for enhancing carrier separation efficiency. Here we report a bias-free driven ion assisted photoelectrochemical (IAPEC) system by integration of an electron-ion acceptor cathode, which leverages its fast ion-electron coupling capability to significantly enhance the separation of electrons and holes at the photoanode. We demonstrate that Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) can serve as robust and reversible electron-ion acceptors that provide reaction sites for photoelectron coupling cations, thus driving the hole oxidation to produce strong oxidant free radicals at photoanode. Our IAPEC system exhibits superior degradation performance in wastewater containing chloride medium. This indicates that, in addition to the cations (e.g., Na+) accelerating the electron transfer rate, the presence of Cl– ions further enhance efficient and sustainable wastewater treatment. This work highlights the potential of utilizing abundant sodium chloride in seawater as a cost-effective additive for wastewater treatment, offering crucial insights into the use of local materials for effective, low-carbon, and sustainable treatment processes.

Apelin C-terminal fragments: biological properties and therapeutic potential

The creation of bioactive molecules for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases based on natural peptides stimulates intensive experimental research. In recent years, it has been established that the C-terminal fragments of apelin, an endogenous ligand of the APJ receptor, reduce metabolic and functional disorders in experimental heart damage. The review presents literature data and generalized results of our own experiments on the effect of apelin-13, [Pyr]apelin-13, apelin-12, and their chemically modified analogues on the heart in normal conditions and when modeling pathophysiological conditions in vitro and in vivo. It has been shown that the spectrum of action of apelin peptides on the damaged myocardium covers a decrease in the death of cardiomyocytes from necrosis, a decrease in cardiomyocyte membrane damage, an improvement in the metabolic state of the myocardium, and a decrease in the formation of reactive oxygen species and lipid peroxidation products. The mechanisms of the protective action of these peptides associated with the activation of the APJ receptor and the manifestation of antioxidant properties are discussed. The data presented in the review indicate the promise of molecular design of pharmacological APJ receptor agonists, which can serve as the basis for the development of cardioprotectors that affect the processes of free radical oxidation and metabolic adaptation.

Differences in structural changes and pathophysiologic effects of low-density lipoproteins upon accumulation of acylhydroperoxy derivatives in their outer phospholipid monolayer or upon chemical modification of apoprotein b-100 by natural dicarbonyl

Nanoparticles of the lipid-transporting system of the organism - low-density lipoproteins (LDL) of blood plasma are easily subjected to free radical peroxidation with formation of their main modified forms - oxidized LDL itself (containing hydroperoxy-acyls in phospholipids of the outer layer of particles) and dicarbonyl-modified LDL (apoprotein B-100 of which was chemically modified by the Maillard reaction). Based on the study of free radical oxidation kinetics of LDL, it was found that the existing in the literature designation “oxidized lipoproteins” is incorrect because it does not reveal the nature of oxidative modification of LDL. It is shown that “atherogenic” LDL (particles of which are actively captured by cultured macrophages) are not the oxidized LDL (in which LOOH-derivatives of phospholipids are formed by enzymatic oxidation of of C-15 lipoxygenase of rabbit reticulocytes), but dicarbonyl-modified LDL. The important role of dicarbonyl-modified LDL in the molecular mechanisms of atherogenesis and endothelial dysfunction is discussed.

Tire additives: Evaluation of joint toxicity, design of new derivatives and mechanism analysis of free radical oxidation

N-(1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) is one of the most widely used antioxidant agents in tire additives. Its ozonation by-product 6PPD-quinone has recently been recognized as inducing acute mortality in aquatic organisms such as coho salmon. In this study, we aimed to develop an in-silico method to design environmentally friendly 6PPD derivatives and evaluate the joint toxicity of 6PPD with other commonly used tire additives on coho salmon through full factorial design-molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulation. The toxicity mentioned in this study is represented by the binding energy of chemical(s) binding to the coho salmon growth hormone. The recommended formula for tire additives with relatively low toxicity was then proposed. To further reduce the toxicity of 6PPD, 129 6PPD derivatives were designed based on the N-H bond dissociation reaction, and three of these derivatives showed improved antioxidant activity and 6PPD-106 was finally screened as the optimum alternative with lower toxicity to coho salmon. Besides, the mechanism of free radical oxidation (i.e., antioxidation and ozonation metabolic pathway) for 6PPD-106 was also analyzed and found that after ozonation, the toxicity of 6PPD-106's by-products is much lower than that of 6PPD's by-products. This study provided a molecular modelling-based examination of 6PPD, which comprehensively advanced the understanding of 6PPD's environmental behaviors and provided more environmentally friendly 6PPD alternatives with desired functional property and lower ecological risks.

Histological Study of Mice (Mus musculus Linn.) Digestive Organs Induced by Monosodium Glutamate after Consuming Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn.) Tea

Highlights: 1. This original study examined the antioxidants compounds derived from naturally sourced Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx 2. Hibiscus sabdariffa tea was able to maintain histological damage such as necrosis, degeneration cell, villous erosion, and epithelial desquamation of mice digestive organs after induced by MSG Abstract Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is one of the most frequently used synthetic additive for food flavoring ingredient. Excessive use of MSG can cause cytotoxic effects which impacted the levels of oxidative stress and free radicals in the body, especially in the human digestive system. Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a plant that is known to has red flower petals, and has lots of beneficial active compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and other compounds which are antioxidants that function as free radical antidotes. This research aims to determine consumption effect of administration roselle tea, as well as its optimal dose for digestive organs restoration on MSG-induced mice. This research applied the completely randomized method, using 25 mice. Mice were divided into 5 treatments, consisting of K- (0.3 ml aquades), K+ (given 4 mg/g bw MSG), P1 (given 4 mg/g bw MSG and 2.6 mg/g bw Roselle), P2 (given 4 mg/g bw MSG and 3.9 mg/g bw Roselle), P3 (given 4 mg/g bw MSG and 5.2 mg/g bw Roselle). Treatment was administered orally using a gavage for 30 days. Histopathological examination of the stomach, duodenum, and liver was made by using the paraffin method and Hematoxylin-Eosin (HE) staining. Parameters observed in the stomach and duodenum were necrosis, inflammatory cell infiltration, villous erosion and epithelial desquamation, while in the hepatic organ parameters observed were necrosis, inflammatory cell infiltration and cell degeneration. The results of the parameters were statistically analyzed using the SPSS for windows version 22 application program. Normal and homogeneous data distribution was analyzed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test, analyzed by One-Way ANOVA test, followed by Duncan Post-Hoc test if the data were normally distributed and there were significant differences (P < 0.05) between groups. In conclusion, the infusion of roselle tea (H. sabdariffa) with graded doses were able to recover histological damage in the stomach, duodenum, and liver of mice (Mus musculus) that had been induced by MSG.