Abstract Title:

Studies on the protective effect of green tea against cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity.

Abstract Source:

Pharmacol Res. 2009 Nov ;60(5):382-91. Epub 2009 Jul 30. PMID: 19647078

Abstract Author(s):

Sara A Khan, Shubha Priyamvada, Wasim Khan, Sheeba Khan, Neelam Farooq, Ahad N K Yusufi

Article Affiliation:

Department of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, U.P., India.

Abstract:

Cisplatin (CP) an anticancer drug is known to induce nephrotoxicity, which limits its long-term clinical use. Green tea (GT), consumed since ancient times is known for its numerous health benefits. It has been shown to improve kidney functions in animal models of acute renal failure. The present study was undertaken to see whether GT can prevent CP-induced nephrotoxic and other deleterious effects. A nephrotoxic dose of CP was co-administered to control and GT-fed male Wistar rats every fifth day for 25 days. The effect of GT was determined on CP-induced alterations in various serum parameters and on enzymes of carbohydrate metabolism, brush border membrane, and antioxidant defense system in renal cortex and medulla. CP nephrotoxicity was recorded by increased serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen. CP increased the activities of lactate dehydrogenase and acid phosphatase whereas, the activities of malate dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphatase, superoxide dismutase, catalase, and (32)Pi transport significantly decreased. GT consumption increased the activities of the enzymes of carbohydrate metabolism, brush border membrane, oxidative stress, and (32)Pi transport. GT ameliorated CP-induced nephrotoxic and other deleterious effects due to its intrinsic biochemical/antioxidant properties.

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