Evaluation of Antioxidant Effects of Coenzyme Q10 against Hyperglycemia-Mediated Oxidative Stress by Focusing on Nrf2/Keap1/HO-1 Signaling Pathway in the Liver of Diabetic Rats
Autor: | Fatemeh Samimi, Maryam Baazm, Zahra Nadi, Sanaz Dastghaib, Mehri Rezaei, Farideh Jalali-Mashayekhi |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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Zdroj: | Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol 49, Iss 10, Pp 661-670 (2024) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 0253-0716 1735-3688 |
DOI: | 10.30476/ijms.2023.100078.3222 |
Popis: | Background: Hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress can damage the liver and lead to diabetes complications. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ-10) reduces diabetes-related oxidative stress. However, its molecular mechanisms are still unclear. This study aimed to examine CoQ-10’s antioxidant capabilities against hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress in the livers of diabetic rats, specifically targeting the Nrf2/Keap1/ARE signaling pathway.Methods: This study was conducted between 2020-2021 at Arak University of Medical Sciences. A total of 30 male adult Wistar rats (8 weeks old) weighing 220-250 g were randomly assigned to five groups (n=6 in each group): control healthy, sesame oil (CoQ-10 solvent), CoQ-10 (10 mg/Kg), diabetic, and diabetic+CoQ-10. Liver oxidative stress indicators, including malondialdehyde, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione, were estimated using the spectrophotometry method. Nrf2, Keap1, HO-1, and NQO1 gene expressions were measured using real-time PCR tests in the liver tissue. All treatments were conducted for 6 weeks. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software. One-way ANOVA followed by LSD’s or Tukey’s post hoc tests were used to compare the results of different groups. P |
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