Abstract Title:

Protective effect of pomegranate seed oil against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in rat.

Abstract Source:

Ren Fail. 2015 Aug 19:1-6. Epub 2015 Aug 19. PMID: 26288026

Abstract Author(s):

Mohammad Taher Boroushaki, Arezoo Rajabian, Mehdi Farzadnia, Azar Hoseini, Mojdeh Poorlashkari, Amin Taghavi, Karim Dolati, Gholamreza Bazmandegan

Article Affiliation:

Mohammad Taher Boroushaki

Abstract:

PURPOSE: Clinical use of cisplatin is limited by its nephrotoxicity. Cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity is associated with an increase in oxidative stress, leading ultimately to kidney dysfunction. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of pomegranate seed oil against nephrotoxicity induced by cisplatin in adult rats.

METHODS: Animals were divided into four groups. Group I received corn oil (1 mL/kg). Group II received cisplatin (8 mg/kg). Group III and IV received pomegranate seed oil (PSO) 0.4 mL/kg and 0.8 mL/kg one hour before cisplatin injection for 3 days, respectively. Blood samples were collected by cardiac puncture and used for measuring urea and creatinine concentration. Twenty-hour urine samples were collected to measure protein and glucose concentration. The right kidney fixed in formalin for histological examination and the left kidney was homogenized for measurement of malondialdehyde and total sulfhydryl groups.

RESULTS: A significant elevation of serum creatinine, urea, urinary glucose, protein concentrations, and non-significant decrease in total thiol content and increase in MDA level in kidney homogenates were observed in cisplatin-treated rats. Also cisplatin reduced animal's body weight. Mild-to-moderate tubular cell necrosis, hyaline casts, and vascular congestion were observed in group II. PSO pre-treatment significantly decreased urinary protein, glucose, and serum creatinine concentration. PSO also caused a decrease in serum urea, renal MDA, and increase in thiol content, but the level of these parameters were not significant.

CONCLUSION: The present results suggest that PSO is an effective agent for the prevention of cisplatin-induced renal dysfunction and oxidative damage in rat.

Study Type : Animal Study

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