<p>Chronic renal impairment can be caused by prolonged exposure to lithium (Li), which is considered a prototype medication for the treatment of bipolar disorders (BDs). The current study aimed to enhance the biological efficacy of biosynthesized gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs) using an algal extract from <i>Nannochloropsis oculata</i> to mitigate the neurotoxicity and kidney damage induced by Li in rats. The kidney and brain tissues were analyzed using conventional biochemical tests to assess oxidative stress and inflammatory responses. Electrophoretic techniques were used to examine native protein and isoenzyme patterns. Histopathological analysis was conducted on both tissues. mRNA expression levels of inflammatory markers (NF-κB, IL-6, and IL-1β) and antioxidant enzymes (SOD1, CAT, and GPx1) were also measured. The study found that the gold <i>N. oculata</i> nano-extract restored normal hematological and biochemical parameters that were affected by an injection of lithium carbonate (Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>). It improved antioxidant indicators, reduced inflammatory markers, and enhanced the antioxidant state of kidney and brain tissues. The gold nano-extract also reduced histopathological damage to the brain and kidney caused by Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>. Furthermore, it alleviated the differences in electrophoretic patterns between the Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>-injected group and the control group. The nano-extract also restored mRNA expression of inflammatory markers and antioxidant enzymes that were altered by Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> intoxication. The study found that the gold <i>N. oculata</i> nano-extract reduced kidney and brain toxicity at various levels, including biochemical, histopathological, physiological, and molecular.</p>

错误:搜索内容不能为空,请输入英文关键词
错误:关键词超出字数限制,请精简
高级检索

Assessment of the biological efficacy of gold Nannochloropsis oculata nano-extract against lithium-induced toxicity in rats

  • Randa Abdel-Salam Bekheit,
  • Wael Mahmoud Aboulthana,
  • Waleed Mohamed Serag

摘要

Chronic renal impairment can be caused by prolonged exposure to lithium (Li), which is considered a prototype medication for the treatment of bipolar disorders (BDs). The current study aimed to enhance the biological efficacy of biosynthesized gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs) using an algal extract from Nannochloropsis oculata to mitigate the neurotoxicity and kidney damage induced by Li in rats. The kidney and brain tissues were analyzed using conventional biochemical tests to assess oxidative stress and inflammatory responses. Electrophoretic techniques were used to examine native protein and isoenzyme patterns. Histopathological analysis was conducted on both tissues. mRNA expression levels of inflammatory markers (NF-κB, IL-6, and IL-1β) and antioxidant enzymes (SOD1, CAT, and GPx1) were also measured. The study found that the gold N. oculata nano-extract restored normal hematological and biochemical parameters that were affected by an injection of lithium carbonate (Li2CO3). It improved antioxidant indicators, reduced inflammatory markers, and enhanced the antioxidant state of kidney and brain tissues. The gold nano-extract also reduced histopathological damage to the brain and kidney caused by Li2CO3. Furthermore, it alleviated the differences in electrophoretic patterns between the Li2CO3-injected group and the control group. The nano-extract also restored mRNA expression of inflammatory markers and antioxidant enzymes that were altered by Li2CO3 intoxication. The study found that the gold N. oculata nano-extract reduced kidney and brain toxicity at various levels, including biochemical, histopathological, physiological, and molecular.