A new approach of nano-metformin as a protector against radiation-induced cardiac fibrosis and inflammation via CXCL1/TGF-Β pathway

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The present work investigates the potential role of metformin nanoparticles (MTF-NPs) as a radio-protector against cardiac fibrosis and inflammation induced by gamma radiation via CXCL1/TGF-β pathway. Lethal dose fifty of nano-metformin was determined in mice, then 21 rats (male albino) were equally divided into three groups: normal control (G1), irradiated control (G2), and MTF-NPs + IRR (G3). The possible protective effect of MTF-NPs is illustrated via decreasing cardiac contents of troponin, C-X-C motif Ligand 1 (CXCL1), tumor growth factor β (TGF-β), protein kinase B (AKT), and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB). Also, the positive effect of MTF-NPs on insulin-like growth factor (IGF) and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) in heart tissues using immunohistochemical technique is illustrated in the present study. Histopathological examination emphasizes the biochemical findings. The current investigation suggests that MTF-NPs might be considered as a potent novel treatment for the management of cardiac fibrosis and inflammation in patients who receive radiotherapy or workers who may be exposed to gamma radiation.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology - (2024) vom: 09. Apr.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Karam, Heba M [VerfasserIn]
Lotfy, Dina M [VerfasserIn]
M Ibrahim, Ayman [VerfasserIn]
Mosallam, Farag M [VerfasserIn]
Abdelrahman, Sahar S [VerfasserIn]
Abd-ElRaouf, Amira [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

CXCL1
Gamma radiation
Journal Article
NF-κB
Nano-metformin
TGF
Troponin

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Date Revised 09.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status Publisher

doi:

10.1007/s00210-024-03052-4

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370817834