Benzimidazole Derivative (N-{4-[2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1H-Benzimidazole-1-Sulfonyl] Phenyl} Acetamide) Ameliorates Methotrexate-Induced Intestinal Mucositis by Suppressing Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Markers in Mice

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Methotrexate (MTX)-induced intestinal mucositis (IM) is a common side effect in cancer treatment that impairs the immune system and gut microbes, resulting in loss of mucosal integrity and gut barrier dysfunction. The quality of life and outcomes of treatment are compromised by IM. The present study was designed to investigate the mucoprotective potential of the benzimidazole derivative N-{4-[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-benzimidazole-1-sulfonyl] phenyl} acetamide (B8) on MTX-induced IM in mice. IM was induced by a single dose of MTX in mice and assessed by physical manifestations as well as biochemical, oxidative, histological, and inflammatory parameters. B8 (1, 3, 9 mg/kg) significantly reduced diarrhea score, mitigated weight loss, increased feed intake and, survival rate in a dose-dependent manner. Notably, B8 exhibited a mucoprotective effect evident through the mitigation of villus atrophy, crypt hypoplasia, diminished crypt mitotic figures, mucin depletion, and oxidative stress markers (GSH, SOD, MDA, and catalase concentration). Gene expression analysis revealed that B8 downregulated the mRNA expression of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-1β, and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and concurrently upregulated IL-10 expression in contrast to the MTX group. Further, B8 significantly improved the luminal microflora profile by augmenting the growth of Lactobacillus spp. and reducing the number of pathogenic bacteria (E. coli). Additionally, the enzyme-linked immunoassay showed that B8 decreased the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Our findings suggest that B8 had mucoprotective effects against MTX-induced IM and could be used as an adjunct in chemotherapy to deter this side effect.

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2024

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2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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Inflammation - (2024) vom: 30. Jan.

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Awais, Muhammad [VerfasserIn]
Zubair, Hafiz Muhammad [VerfasserIn]
Nadeem, Humaira [VerfasserIn]
Hill, Jennifer W [VerfasserIn]
Ali, Jawad [VerfasserIn]
Saleem, Ammara [VerfasserIn]
Asghar, Rabia [VerfasserIn]
Khan, Samiullah [VerfasserIn]
Maqbool, Tahir [VerfasserIn]
Akhtar, Muhammad Furqan [VerfasserIn]
Naveed, Muhammad [VerfasserIn]
Asif, Muhammad [VerfasserIn]

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Chemotherapy
Inflammation
Intestinal mucositis
Journal Article
Oxidative stress.

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Date Revised 30.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

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10.1007/s10753-024-01969-9

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NLM367799227