Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease worldwide and rep... more Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease worldwide and represents a challenge for clinicians. The present study aims to investigate the effects of cerebrolysin and/or lithium on the behavioral, neurochemical and histopathological alterations induced by reserpine as a model of PD. The rats were divided into control and reserpine-induced PD model groups. The model animals were further divided into four subgroups: rat PD model, rat PD model treated with cerebrolysin, rat PD model treated with lithium and rat PD model treated with a combination of cerebrolysin and lithium. Treatment with cerebrolysin and/or lithium ameliorated most of the alterations in oxidative stress parameters, acetylcholinesterase and monoamines in the striatum and midbrain of reserpine-induced PD model. It also ameliorated the changes in nuclear factor-kappa and improved the histopathological picture induced by reserpine. It could be suggested that cerebrolysin and/or lithium...
The extensive use of mobile phones worldwide has raised increasing concerns about the effects of ... more The extensive use of mobile phones worldwide has raised increasing concerns about the effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) on the brain due to the proximity of the mobile phone to the head and the appearance of several adverse neurological effects after mobile phone use. It has been hypothesized that the EMR-induced neurological effects may be mediated by amino acid neurotransmitters. Thus, the present study investigated the effect of EMR (frequency 1800 MHz, specific absorption rate 0.843 W/kg, power density 0.02 mW/cm, modulated at 217 Hz) on the concentrations of amino acid neurotransmitters (glutamic acid, aspartic acid, gamma aminobutyric acid, glycine, taurine, and the amide glutamine) in the hippocampus, striatum, and hypothalamus of juvenile and young adult rats. The juvenile and young adult animals were each divided into two groups: control rats and rats exposed to EMR 1 h daily for 1, 2, and 4 months. A subgroup of rats were exposed daily to EMR for 4 months and then...
New cyanoacrylamide derivatives were theoretically examined for their binding abilities to a prot... more New cyanoacrylamide derivatives were theoretically examined for their binding abilities to a protein model of apoptosis inhibitor proteins x-IAP and c-IAP1 using molecular modeling. The two compounds 5a and 5b proved promising IAP antagonists, where they have good binding affinity toward the selected active domains. Anticancer activity of all derivatives was performed on different human cancer cell lines (HCT116, Caco2, and MCF7) as well as normal line (HBF4). Data revealed that breast carcinoma was more sensitive to the novel compounds than other lines especially compounds 5a and 5b, but all derivatives lost their cytotoxic effect in case of Caco2 cell line and they showed low cytotoxic effect toward HCT116 cells except compound 3. The flow cytometric analysis revealed that the two compounds 5a and 5b induced apoptosis to 46.5% and 54.8% respectively, relative to control 8.06%. In addition, PCR results indicated that the two compounds 5a and 5b induced the expression of p53 gene an...
Advanced Arab Academy of Audio-Vestibulogy Journal, 2016
Background Ototoxicity resulting from cisplatin chemotherapy constitutes a significant clinical p... more Background Ototoxicity resulting from cisplatin chemotherapy constitutes a significant clinical problem and challenge. Therefore, an early and effective detection of hearing loss in pediatric oncology patients receiving ototoxic medication and early intervention are critical to help these patients in achieving these developmental milestones and improving their quality of life. Materials and methods This prospective, observational study was designed as an initial pilot study to collect and analyze data from January 2014 to January 2015 on a variety of parameters. All pediatric patients, aged less than 14 years, referred from the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic to the new Ototoxic Clinic were included in the study. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the above data, and associations between two or more qualitative variables were assessed using the χ2-test or Fisher's exact test as appropriate. Results A total of 20 patients were included in the study. Diagnostic otoacoustic emission findings were found to be normal in 14 patients (80%); four patients (20%) had abnormal findings, and in two cases this test was not carried out. High-frequency audiometry test indicated that nine (52.9%) patients had normal findings, whereas five (29.4%) had abnormal results. High-frequency audiometry could not be carried out for six (30%) patients because of their ages. Hearing loss involving the speech frequencies affected only two patients (10%; 95% confidence interval 1.7–29.3); they were diagnosed to have β-thalassemia and retinoblastoma and are currently using xjade and cisplatin. Conclusion Early and effective identification of ototoxicity is vital in children receiving cancer treatments because of the impact acquired hearing loss has on social and educational outcomes in children. This study highlights the role of early detection of hearing loss in pediatric patient receiving ototoxic medication and of possible potential interventions to enhance their quality of life during and after treatment.
Electromagnetic biology and medicine, Jan 11, 2016
Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) of cellular phones may affect biological systems by increasing fr... more Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) of cellular phones may affect biological systems by increasing free radicals and changing the antioxidant defense systems of tissues, eventually leading to oxidative stress. Green tea has recently attracted significant attention due to its health benefits in a variety of disorders, ranging from cancer to weight loss. Thus, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of EMR (frequency 900 MHz modulated at 217 Hz, power density 0.02 mW/cm(2), SAR 1.245 W/kg) on different oxidative stress parameters in the hippocampus and striatum of adult rats. This study also extends to evaluate the therapeutic effect of green tea mega EGCG on the previous parameters in animals exposed to EMR after and during EMR exposure. The experimental animals were divided into four groups: EMR-exposed animals, animals treated with green tea mega EGCG after 2 months of EMR exposure, animals treated with green tea mega EGCG during EMR exposure and control animals. EMR...
1. The iodide space in rabbit brain varies greatly depending on the conditions under which it is ... more 1. The iodide space in rabbit brain varies greatly depending on the conditions under which it is determined.2. When 131I− only is used the iodide space 4 hr after administration of the marker is of the order of 2%. The iodide content of the cerebrospinal fluid (c.s.f.) is about 1% of that of the serum.3. Depression of the active iodide transport by perchlorate increases the space to 8·2% and the iodide content of the c.s.f. to 26% of that of the serum.4. The active iodide transport can also be depressed by saturation with unlabelled iodide. Up to a serum iodide concentration of 5 m M the space determined after 5 hr remained constant at 2·7%. The iodide space grew when the serum iodide content was enhanced from 5 to 20 m M, to become constant at a value of 10·6% on further increase of the serum iodide (up to 50 m M). The iodide content of the c.s.f. increased in a similar manner as the space with the iodide concentration of the serum to about 1/3 of the serum concentration. The iodid...
Summary The concentration of labeled iodide increased markedly in successive 1 ml samples of cere... more Summary The concentration of labeled iodide increased markedly in successive 1 ml samples of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collected in rabbits 20 h after the administration of Na131I. This can be explained by assuming that a fluid with a higher131I- content than the CSF is formed by the pial and dural surfaces which flows to the cisterna from where the CSF is collected. Such a postulate was supported by the release of labeled iodide in cortical washings after the administration of Na131I. A correction for the label in the washings due to bleeding was made by the administration of labeled albumin antecedent to the Na131I administration. A mean clearance of iodide of about 0.45 μ1/sq. cm/min was found. Also a release of labeled iodide from an isolated dural tube perfused with artificial CSF was demonstrated. The release computed per sq. cm was similar to that of the cortical surface.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease worldwide and rep... more Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease worldwide and represents a challenge for clinicians. The present study aims to investigate the effects of cerebrolysin and/or lithium on the behavioral, neurochemical and histopathological alterations induced by reserpine as a model of PD. The rats were divided into control and reserpine-induced PD model groups. The model animals were further divided into four subgroups: rat PD model, rat PD model treated with cerebrolysin, rat PD model treated with lithium and rat PD model treated with a combination of cerebrolysin and lithium. Treatment with cerebrolysin and/or lithium ameliorated most of the alterations in oxidative stress parameters, acetylcholinesterase and monoamines in the striatum and midbrain of reserpine-induced PD model. It also ameliorated the changes in nuclear factor-kappa and improved the histopathological picture induced by reserpine. It could be suggested that cerebrolysin and/or lithium...
The extensive use of mobile phones worldwide has raised increasing concerns about the effects of ... more The extensive use of mobile phones worldwide has raised increasing concerns about the effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) on the brain due to the proximity of the mobile phone to the head and the appearance of several adverse neurological effects after mobile phone use. It has been hypothesized that the EMR-induced neurological effects may be mediated by amino acid neurotransmitters. Thus, the present study investigated the effect of EMR (frequency 1800 MHz, specific absorption rate 0.843 W/kg, power density 0.02 mW/cm, modulated at 217 Hz) on the concentrations of amino acid neurotransmitters (glutamic acid, aspartic acid, gamma aminobutyric acid, glycine, taurine, and the amide glutamine) in the hippocampus, striatum, and hypothalamus of juvenile and young adult rats. The juvenile and young adult animals were each divided into two groups: control rats and rats exposed to EMR 1 h daily for 1, 2, and 4 months. A subgroup of rats were exposed daily to EMR for 4 months and then...
New cyanoacrylamide derivatives were theoretically examined for their binding abilities to a prot... more New cyanoacrylamide derivatives were theoretically examined for their binding abilities to a protein model of apoptosis inhibitor proteins x-IAP and c-IAP1 using molecular modeling. The two compounds 5a and 5b proved promising IAP antagonists, where they have good binding affinity toward the selected active domains. Anticancer activity of all derivatives was performed on different human cancer cell lines (HCT116, Caco2, and MCF7) as well as normal line (HBF4). Data revealed that breast carcinoma was more sensitive to the novel compounds than other lines especially compounds 5a and 5b, but all derivatives lost their cytotoxic effect in case of Caco2 cell line and they showed low cytotoxic effect toward HCT116 cells except compound 3. The flow cytometric analysis revealed that the two compounds 5a and 5b induced apoptosis to 46.5% and 54.8% respectively, relative to control 8.06%. In addition, PCR results indicated that the two compounds 5a and 5b induced the expression of p53 gene an...
Advanced Arab Academy of Audio-Vestibulogy Journal, 2016
Background Ototoxicity resulting from cisplatin chemotherapy constitutes a significant clinical p... more Background Ototoxicity resulting from cisplatin chemotherapy constitutes a significant clinical problem and challenge. Therefore, an early and effective detection of hearing loss in pediatric oncology patients receiving ototoxic medication and early intervention are critical to help these patients in achieving these developmental milestones and improving their quality of life. Materials and methods This prospective, observational study was designed as an initial pilot study to collect and analyze data from January 2014 to January 2015 on a variety of parameters. All pediatric patients, aged less than 14 years, referred from the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic to the new Ototoxic Clinic were included in the study. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the above data, and associations between two or more qualitative variables were assessed using the χ2-test or Fisher's exact test as appropriate. Results A total of 20 patients were included in the study. Diagnostic otoacoustic emission findings were found to be normal in 14 patients (80%); four patients (20%) had abnormal findings, and in two cases this test was not carried out. High-frequency audiometry test indicated that nine (52.9%) patients had normal findings, whereas five (29.4%) had abnormal results. High-frequency audiometry could not be carried out for six (30%) patients because of their ages. Hearing loss involving the speech frequencies affected only two patients (10%; 95% confidence interval 1.7–29.3); they were diagnosed to have β-thalassemia and retinoblastoma and are currently using xjade and cisplatin. Conclusion Early and effective identification of ototoxicity is vital in children receiving cancer treatments because of the impact acquired hearing loss has on social and educational outcomes in children. This study highlights the role of early detection of hearing loss in pediatric patient receiving ototoxic medication and of possible potential interventions to enhance their quality of life during and after treatment.
Electromagnetic biology and medicine, Jan 11, 2016
Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) of cellular phones may affect biological systems by increasing fr... more Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) of cellular phones may affect biological systems by increasing free radicals and changing the antioxidant defense systems of tissues, eventually leading to oxidative stress. Green tea has recently attracted significant attention due to its health benefits in a variety of disorders, ranging from cancer to weight loss. Thus, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of EMR (frequency 900 MHz modulated at 217 Hz, power density 0.02 mW/cm(2), SAR 1.245 W/kg) on different oxidative stress parameters in the hippocampus and striatum of adult rats. This study also extends to evaluate the therapeutic effect of green tea mega EGCG on the previous parameters in animals exposed to EMR after and during EMR exposure. The experimental animals were divided into four groups: EMR-exposed animals, animals treated with green tea mega EGCG after 2 months of EMR exposure, animals treated with green tea mega EGCG during EMR exposure and control animals. EMR...
1. The iodide space in rabbit brain varies greatly depending on the conditions under which it is ... more 1. The iodide space in rabbit brain varies greatly depending on the conditions under which it is determined.2. When 131I− only is used the iodide space 4 hr after administration of the marker is of the order of 2%. The iodide content of the cerebrospinal fluid (c.s.f.) is about 1% of that of the serum.3. Depression of the active iodide transport by perchlorate increases the space to 8·2% and the iodide content of the c.s.f. to 26% of that of the serum.4. The active iodide transport can also be depressed by saturation with unlabelled iodide. Up to a serum iodide concentration of 5 m M the space determined after 5 hr remained constant at 2·7%. The iodide space grew when the serum iodide content was enhanced from 5 to 20 m M, to become constant at a value of 10·6% on further increase of the serum iodide (up to 50 m M). The iodide content of the c.s.f. increased in a similar manner as the space with the iodide concentration of the serum to about 1/3 of the serum concentration. The iodid...
Summary The concentration of labeled iodide increased markedly in successive 1 ml samples of cere... more Summary The concentration of labeled iodide increased markedly in successive 1 ml samples of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collected in rabbits 20 h after the administration of Na131I. This can be explained by assuming that a fluid with a higher131I- content than the CSF is formed by the pial and dural surfaces which flows to the cisterna from where the CSF is collected. Such a postulate was supported by the release of labeled iodide in cortical washings after the administration of Na131I. A correction for the label in the washings due to bleeding was made by the administration of labeled albumin antecedent to the Na131I administration. A mean clearance of iodide of about 0.45 μ1/sq. cm/min was found. Also a release of labeled iodide from an isolated dural tube perfused with artificial CSF was demonstrated. The release computed per sq. cm was similar to that of the cortical surface.
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