Targeting the NF-κB p65/Bcl-2 signaling pathway in hepatic cellular carcinoma using radiation assisted synthesis of zinc nanoparticles coated with naturally isolated gallic acid.
Biomed Pharmacother
; 172: 116274, 2024 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Oral diethylnitrosamine (DEN) is a known hepatocarcinogen that damages the liver and causes cancer. DEN damages the liver through reactive oxygen species-mediated inflammation and biological process regulation. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Gallic acid-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles (Zn-GANPs) were made from zinc oxide (ZnO) synthesized by irradiation dose of 50â¯kGy utilizing a Co-60 γ-ray source chamber with a dose rate of 0.83â¯kGy/h and gallic acid from pomegranate peel. UV-visible (UV) spectrophotometry verified Zn-GANP synthesis. TEM, DLS, and FTIR were utilized to investigate ZnO-NPs' characteristics. Rats were orally exposed to DEN for 8 weeks at 20â¯mg/kg five times per week, followed by intraperitoneal injection of Zn-GANPs at 20â¯mg/kg for 5 weeks. Using oxidative stress, anti-inflammatory, liver function, histologic, apoptotic, and cell cycle parameters for evaluating Zn-GANPs treatment.RESULTS:
DEN exposure elevated inflammatory markers (AFP and NF-κB p65), transaminases (AST, ALT), γ-GT, globulin, and total bilirubin, with reduced protein and albumin levels. It also increased MDA levels, oxidative liver cell damage, and Bcl-2, while decreasing caspase-3 and antioxidants like GSH, and CAT. Zn-GANPs significantly mitigated these effects and lowered lipid peroxidation, AST, ALT, and γ-GT levels, significantly increased CAT and GSH levels (p<0.05). Zn-GANPs caused S and G2/M cell cycle arrest and G0/G1 apoptosis. These results were associated with higher caspase-3 levels and lower Bcl-2 and TGF-ß1 levels. Zn-GANPs enhance and restore the histology and ultrastructure of the liver in DEN-induced rats.CONCLUSION:
The data imply that Zn-GANPs may prevent and treat DEN-induced liver damage and carcinogenesis.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Óxido de Zinc
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Carcinoma Hepatocelular
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Nanopartículas del Metal
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Neoplasias Hepáticas
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Animals
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Revista:
Biomed Pharmacother
Año:
2024
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Article
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Francia