Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 2593 - 2605
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Background:
Cisplatin
(CP)
is
used
to
treat
various
solid
tumors
but
associated
with
nephrotoxicity,
which
varies
dose
and
duration.
Vitex
Agnus
castus
(VAC)
berries,
known
for
their
anti-inflammatory
antioxidant
properties,
may
alleviate
CP-induced
renal
toxicity.
Objective:
To
investigate
the
gender-specific
responses
cisplatin-induced
nephrotoxicity
evaluate
VAC
extract's
nephroprotective
effects.
Methods:
Four-month-old
Wistar
rats
(n=36)
(24
male,
12
female)
were
used.
In
phase
1,
gender-based
differences
in
assessed.
The
gender
group
higher
was
selected
2
VAC's
properties.
Animals
randomly
grouped
as
Normal
Control
(6
males
&
6
females),
CP
females)
received
(7
mg/kg
bw)
injection,
(received
165
bw
7
days
daily),
CP+VAC
(CP
injection
followed
by
orally
days).
Results:
CP-treated
male
showed
significantly
plasma
creatinine,
urea,
BUN
levels
(p<0.05)
than
controls,
while
female
slight
increases.
Male
chosen
2,
where
treatment
post-CP
lowered
kidney
function
parameters,
though
not
compared
controls.
Histopathology
revealed
severe
tubular
damage
dilation
kidneys
Conclusion:
causes
acute
injury,
showing
more
nephrotoxicity.
extract
reduced
biochemical
markers
of
did
reverse
damage,
suggesting
potential
mitigation
some
Nephrology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Aim
Acute
kidney
injury
(AKI)
is
the
most
common
complication
in
treatment
of
cisplatin,
which
a
clinically
effective
and
classical
anticancer
drug.
Orphan
Nuclear
Receptor
Nur77
has
been
found
to
promote
renal
ischaemia–reperfusion
injury.
In
this
study,
we
aim
explore
effects
on
cisplatin‐induced
AKI
(CI‐AKI)
its
underlying
mechanism.
Methods
HK‐2
cells
treated
with
cisplatin
were
used
construct
CI‐AKI
model
vitro.
Cell
viability
cell
proliferation
analysed
using
CCK‐8
EdU
assays,
respectively.
apoptosis
was
by
flow
cytometry.
The
inflammation
release
level
detected
ELISA.
Molecular
abundance
evaluated
qPCR,
Western
blot
immunofluorescence.
interaction
between
SERPINA3
clarified
ChIP
dual‐luciferase
reporter
gene
assays.
Results
Our
works
demonstrated
that
expression
considerably
ascended
cells.
silence
alleviated
cisplatin‐stimulated
injury,
characterised
increased
proliferation,
decreased
inflammatory
cytokine
release.
addition,
promotes
transcription
binding
promoter
region
(−182
−175),
thereby
upregulating
activating
Wnt/β‐catenin
pathway.
Moreover,
induced
notably
inhibited
knockdown
Nur77.
Furthermore,
efficacy
downregulation
antagonised
overexpression.
Conclusion
Taken
together,
our
findings
revealed
resisted
through
lessening
mediated
transcriptional
regulation
inactivating
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Nephrotoxicity
is
common
when
cisplatin
used
and
hydration
during
treatment
nephroprotective,
but
the
optimal
volume,
composition,
duration
are
unknown.
We
reviewed
our
institutional
intravenous
regimen
(total
2500
mL
in
5
hours
versus
previously
3000
7
hours)
>50
mg/m2
schemes
we
aimed
to
confirm
safety
of
this
change
by
prospectively
evaluating
incidence
acute
kidney
injury
(AKI).
included
105
patients
cohort.
However,
for
comparison,
only
considered
96
cases
191
controls
(ratio
2:1),
due
impossibility
matching
all
cases.
The
proportion
without
Kidney
Disease
Improving
Global
Outcomes
(KDIGO)
AKI
stage
≥2
(serum
creatinine
≥2.0-2.9
times
baseline)
was
100.0%
(n=96)
after
first
97.8%
(n=88)
second
There
no
difference
compared
with
historical
cohort
who
received
previous
(p=1
p=0.92
treatment).
reason
discontinuation
three
(2.9%).
Our
results
support
a
shorter
lower
volume
treatment,
which
more
comfortable
allows
better
health
resource
allocation.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(9), P. 4115 - 4115
Published: April 26, 2025
Cisplatin
is
a
highly
cytotoxic
drug
used
for
the
treatment
of
head,
neck,
and
soft
tissue
cancers;
however,
it
has
nephrotoxic
effects
that
can
lead
to
acute
kidney
injury.
Protocatechuic
acid
(PCA)
natural
widely
available
antioxidant
found
in
many
fruits
such
as
kiwi,
mango,
berries.
We
have
recently
shown
PCA
reduced
renal
injury
mouse
model
unilateral
ureteral
obstruction.
The
current
study
aims
investigate
protective
Cisplatin-induced
inflammation
vitro
Boston
University
Mouse
Proximal
Tubular
(BUMPT)
cells.
BUMPT
cells
were
cultured
complete
DMEM.
Confluent
then
treated
with
20
μM
±
50
or
100
24
h.
showed
dose-depending
increase
%
cell
viability
Cisplatin-treated
also
dose-dependently
decreased
increases
oxidative
stress
(ROS
TBARS),
(p-NF-κB
IL-6),
apoptosis
(cleaved
caspase-3
TUNEL+
cells)
compared
Cisplatin-only
treatment.
reduction
stress,
inflammation,
was
associated
decreases
tubular
physical
barrier
resistance
expression
tight
junction
protein
zonula
occludens-1
(ZO-1)
when
alone.
findings
suggest
improves
function
via
reductions
apoptosis.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(8), P. 1729 - 1729
Published: April 11, 2024
Derived
from
hazelnuts,
hazel
leaf
has
been
utilized
in
traditional
folk
medicine
for
centuries
countries
such
as
Portugal,
Sweden,
and
Iran.
In
our
previous
investigations,
we
conducted
a
preliminary
assessment
of
the
polyphenol
extract
(referred
to
ZP)
identified
nine
compounds,
kaempferol
chlorogenic
acid,
its
composition.
ZP
shown
promising
properties
an
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
agent.
Our
research
revealed
that
protective
effects
against
cisplatin-induced
acute
kidney
injury
(AKI).
We
comprehensive
examination
both
pathological
ultrastructural
aspects
found
effectively
ameliorated
renal
tissue
lesions
mitigated
mitochondrial
damage.
Moreover,
significantly
suppressed
malondialdehyde
levels
while
increasing
glutathione
catalase
concentrations
kidneys
AKI-induced
mice.
decreased
number
apoptotic
cells
pro-apoptotic
protein
expression
mice
human
tubular
epithelial
(HK-2).
Furthermore,
treatment
with
increased
proteins
marking
anti-ferroptosis,
GPX4,
FTH1,
FSP1,
experiments
vivo
vitro.
elucidated
underlying
mechanisms
ZP’s
actions,
revealing
inhibitory
effect
on
Yap
phosphorylation
regulation
Lats
expression,
which
exert
influence
kidneys.
inhibiting
Hippo
pathway
compromised
nephroprotective
vitro
studies.
summary,
this
shows
exhibits
renoprotective
properties,
reducing
oxidative
damage,
apoptosis,
ferroptosis
by
targeting
pathway.
Food Science & Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(12), P. 7469 - 7484
Published: Sept. 26, 2023
Abstract
Ellagic
acid
(EA)
is
a
polyphenol
extracted
from
many
plants.
EA
modulates
inflammatory
mediators
via
antioxidant
mechanisms,
such
as
catalase
(CAT)
activities,
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD),
enhancement,
increase
in
glutathione
(GSH),
and
lipid
peroxidation
(LPO)
suppression.
has
anti‐apoptotic
properties
that
are
thought
to
be
mediated
by
regulating
the
expression
of
B‐cell
lymphoma
2
(Bcl‐2),
Bcl‐2‐associated
X
protein
(Bax),
caspase‐3.
In
this
article,
we
surveyed
literature
dealing
with
protective
effects
against
different
heavy
metals,
drugs,
natural
toxins.
The
findings
indicated
remarkable
various
toxicants.
Its
were
mostly
normalizing
metabolism,
oxidative
stress,
mediators,
for
example,
tumor
necrosis
factor‐α
(TNF‐α),
interleukin‐6
(IL‐6),
IL‐1β.
results
study
showed
significant
varied
range
compounds,
either
chemical
or
natural.
These
mainly
intensifying
defense
system.
However,
other
mechanisms
inhibition
responses
suppression
apoptosis
important.
Current Opinion in Nephrology & Hypertension,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(5), P. 474 - 485
Published: May 7, 2024
Purpose
of
review
Cancer
therapies
continue
to
evolve
at
a
rapid
pace
and
although
novel
treatments,
including
immunotherapies
targeted
have
allowed
for
substantial
improvements
in
cancer
survival,
they
carry
associated
risks
acute
kidney
injury
(AKI).
We
aim
summarize
the
existing
literature
on
AKI
with
spectrum
systemic
conventional
chemotherapies,
newer
immunotherapies,
growing
number
therapies,
which
may
be
both
‘pseudo-AKI’.
Recent
findings
Conventional
cytotoxic
chemotherapies
(e.g.
cisplatin
other
platinum-based
agents,
methotrexate,
pemetrexed,
ifosfamide,
etc.)
well
recognized
nephrotoxicities
(predominantly
tubulointerstitial
injury)
remain
widespread
use.
Immunotherapies
(e.g.,
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
CAR-T
therapies)
immune-related
adverse
events,
most
often
interstitial
nephritis,
rarely,
glomerular
disease.
Recently,
multiple
been
reduced
renal
tubular
secretion
creatinine,
causing
elevations
serum
creatinine
apparent
To
complicate
matters
further,
these
agents
had
biopsy-proven,
‘true’
attributed
them
numerous
case
reports.
Summary
Clinicians
nephrology
oncology
must
aware
various
potential
recognize
those
clinically
meaningful
impact
outcomes.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 2, 2024
The
kidney
maintains
body
fluid
homeostasis
by
reabsorbing
essential
compounds
and
excreting
waste.
Proximal
tubule
cells,
crucial
for
renal
reabsorption
of
a
range
sugars,
ions,
amino
acids,
are
highly
susceptible
to
damage,
leading
pathologies
necessitating
dialysis
transplants.
While
human
pluripotent
stem
cell-derived
organoids
used
modeling
development,
disease,
injury,
the
formation
proximal
nephron
cells
in
these
3D
structures
is
incomplete.
Here,
we
describe
how
drive
development
precursors
following
blueprint