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Anna Merwid-Ląd,
Małgorzata Trocha,
Ewa Chlebda-Sieragowska,
Tomasz Sozański,
Jan Magdalan,
Dorota Ksiądzyna,
Andrzej Szuba,
Maria Kopacz, Anna Kuźniar,
Dorota Nowak,
Małgorzata Pieśniewska,
Lidia Fereniec-Gołębiewska,
Adam Szeląg
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ABSTRACT: Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of cyclophosphamide (CPX) and morin-5'-sulfonic acid sodium salt (NaMSA) on plasma asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) level and dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase (DDAH) activity in rat liver. Methods: The study was performed on Wistar rats receiving normal saline, CPX (15 mg/kg/day), NaMSA (100 mg/kg/day) or both CPX and NaMSA for 10 consecutive days. Results: Significant decrease in ADMA level was found in all groups when compared to the control. DDAH activity in the liver was significantly higher in CX group compared to the control group. Conclusion: Obtained results of ADMA/DDAH pathway parameters require further research.
Pharmacological reports: PR 01/2013; 65(1):201-7. · 2.44 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Solid complex compounds of Fe(II) and Fe(III) ions with rutin were obtained. On the basis of the elementary analysis and thermogravimetric
investigation, the following composition of the compounds was determined: (1) FeOH(C27H29O16)·5H2O, (2) Fe2OH(C27H27O16)·9H2O, (3) Fe(OH)2(C27H29O16)·8H2O, (4) [Fe6(OH)2(4H2O)(C15H7O12)SO4]·10H2O. The coordination site in a rutin molecule was established on the basis of spectroscopic data (UV–Vis and IR). It was supposed
that rutin was bound to the iron ions via 4C=O and 5C—oxygen in the case of (1) and (3). Groups 5C–OH and 4C=O as well as 3′C–OH and 4′C–OH of the ligand participate in binding metals ions in the case of (2). At an excess of iron(III) ions with regard to rutin under the synthesis conditions of (4), a side reaction of ligand oxidation occurs. In this compound, the ligands’ role plays a quinone which arose after rutin
oxidation and the substitution of Fe(II) and Fe(III) ions takes place in 4C=O, 5C–OH as well as 4′C–OH, 3′C–OH ligands groups.
The magnetic measurements indicated that (1) and (3) are high-spin complexes.
KeywordsIron-Rutin-Spectroscopic and magnetic properties
Structural Chemistry 04/2012; 21(2):323-330. · 1.85 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Water-soluble quercetin-5'-sulfonic acid sodium salt (NaQSA) and morin-5'-sulfonic acid sodium salt (NaMSA) could exert an antagonistic effect on cadmium intoxication. The aim of the study was to examine the influence of these substances on superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione (GSH) levels in the mouse liver in the subacute cadmium intoxication model. NaQSA and NaMSA significantly counteracted cadmium-induced decreases in SOD and GSH levels. No significant differences in SOD and GSH levels between groups exposed to cadmium receiving NaQSA or/and NaMSA were observed.
Experimental and toxicologic pathology: official journal of the Gesellschaft fur Toxikologische Pathologie 04/2009; 62(2):105-8. · 1.43 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Hexavalent chromium compounds exhibit higher toxicity than its trivalent compounds since chromium ions in the +6 oxidation state easily cross biological membranes. It has recently been proposed that substances reducing chromium ions from the +6 to the less toxic +3 oxidation state can be beneficial in management of acute chromium poisoning. In vitro studies also demonstrated quercetin-5 '-sulfonic acid sodium salt (NaQSA) to reduce chromium ions from the +6 to the +3 oxidation state. The aim of the study was to determine efficacy of NaQSA in treatment of acute poisoning with a hexavalent chromium compound. The experiment was carried out on male and female Wistar rats which were divided into 4 experimental (A,B,C,D) and control (K) groups. All animals received intragastrically a single CrO3 dose equal to its LD50. Thirty minutes after administration of CrO3, NaQSA was administered intragastrically at a dose of 50 mg/kg (group A) and 100 mg/kg (group B). In groups C and D, NaQSA was administered ip 2 h after administration of CrO3 and then twice a day for 4 days at doses of 50 mg/kg (group C) and 100 mg/kg (group D). Only intragastric administration of NaQSA at a dose of 100 mg/kg decreased mortality in acute poisoning with CrO3. In groups B and D, aminotransferase activity was statistically significantly dropping from day 7 of the experiment in comparison with the group K, which indicates lesser damage to the liver in animals treated with NaQSA. Bilirubin concentrations in groups B and D were also much lower than in the group K, but the difference between average bilirubin levels in these groups and the K was not statistically significant. The results of the study suggest the usefulness of NaQSA in the treatment of poisoning with hexavalent chromium compounds.
Polish journal of pharmacology 55(6):1097-103.
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ABSTRACT: Quercetin-5'-sulfonic acid sodium salt (NaQSA) exerts good aqueous solubility, strong antioxidant activity and low toxicity.
The aims of this study were to investigate the effect of NaQSA on superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and ADMA/DDAH pathway during extracorporeal liver perfusion (ELP).
The study was carried out on male Wistar rats. Isolated livers were perfused with Krebs-Henseleit bicarbonate buffer (KHB) + 1 microM ADMA (group C), or with KHB + 1 microM ADMA and either 10 microM NaQSA (Q10) or 50 microM NaQSA (Q50). In group 0 (sham) livers were perfused with KHB alone. Levels of ADMA, alanine (ALT) and aspartate (AST) aminotransferases activities were measured during perfusion. After 90 min. of perfusion superoxide dismutase (SOD) and dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase (DDAH) activities were estimated in liver homogenates.
DDAH activity in Q10 group was significantly higher as compared to control and Q50 groups. No significant differences were observed between Q50 and control group. The decrease in ADMA concentration during perfusion was observed in all groups, but the most pronounced in the group Q10 and the least in group Q50. During perfusion AST activities were the lowest in Q50 group. No significant difference in SOD activity in groups perfused with NaQSA as compared to control group was noted.
The impact of NaQSA on ADMA/DDAH system depends on its concentration. In lower concentration NaQSA exerted some beneficial properties which vanished in higher concentration. No increase in SOD activity during perfusion with NaQSA was observed.
Advances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University. 21(4):423-31.
