Effects of Moringa Extract on Aminoglycoside-Induced Hair Cell Death and Organ of Corti Damage.
Otol Neurotol
; 42(8): 1261-1268, 2021 09 01.
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HYPOTHESIS: Moringa extract, a naturally occurring anti-oxidant, protects against aminoglycoside-induced hair cell death and hearing loss within the organ of Corti. BACKGROUND: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) arise primarily in the mitochondria and have been implicated in aminoglycoside-induced ototoxicity. Mitochondrial dysfunction results in loss of membrane potential, release of caspases, and cell apoptosis. Moringa extract has not previously been examined as a protective agent for aminoglycoside-induced ototoxicity. METHODS: Putative otoprotective effects of moringa extract were investigated in an organotypic model using murine organ of Corti explants subjected to gentamicin-induced ototoxicity. Assays evaluated hair cell loss, cytochrome oxidase expression, mitochondrial membrane potential integrity, and caspase activity. RESULTS: In vitro application of moringa conferred significant protection from gentamicin-induced hair cell loss at dosages from 25 to 300âµg/mL, with dosages above 100âµg/mL conferring near complete protection. Assays demonstrated moringa extract suppression of ROS, preservation of cytochrome oxidase activity, and reduction in caspase production. CONCLUSION: Moringa extract demonstrated potent antioxidant properties with significant protection against gentamicin ototoxicity in cochlear explants.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Moringa
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Aminoglicósidos
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Otol Neurotol
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROLOGIA
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OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos