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Int. j. morphol ; 39(4): 1123-1131, ago. 2021. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1385439

ABSTRACT

SUMMARY: Adriamycin (ADR) is an anthracycline antibiotic used for treatment of many types of cancer. However, its applications may damage to healthy tissues. Chloroquine (CLQ) is an anti-inflammatory agent used in treatment of many inflammation associated diseases such as malaria and rheumatoid arthritis. Moreover, it is used in the treatment of pneumonia caused by COVID-19. The aim of this study is to determine possible therapeutic effects of Chloroquine on Adriamycin-induced testicular toxicity in rats. We investigated the effect of CLQ on testicular injury caused by ADR. Rats were divided into four groups: Control, ADR, CLQ, ADR+CLQ. After administrations, animals were sacrificed, and testis tissues were extracted from the animals for the further examinations. Histopathological changes in testis tissues were evaluated and TNF-α and IL-6 immunostaining were performed to determine the expression levels of these cytokines. TUNEL method were used for evaluation of apoptotic index. Moreover, serum testosterone levels were measured by ELISA assay. We observed that ADR group showed histopathological deterioration when compared to the Control group and CLQ treatment ameliorated this damage induced by Adriamycin.An increase in TNF-α and IL-6 immunoreactivities and in the number of apoptotic cells and a decrease in serum testosterone levels were determined in the ADR group compared to the Control and CLQ group. Furthermore, our examinations showed an improvement in testicular tissue in ADR+CLQ group in terms of these parameters when compared to the ADR group. We suggest that CLQ can be used as a protective agent to reduce the toxic effects of Adriamycin as a result of its anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties.


RESUMEN: La adriamicina (ADR) es un antibiótico de antraciclina que se usa para el tratamiento de muchos tipos de cáncer. Sin embargo, sus aplicaciones pueden dañar los tejidos sanos. La cloroquina (CLQ) es un agente antiinflamatorio que se utiliza en el tratamiento de enfermedades asociadas a la inflamación, tal como la malaria y la artritis reumatoide. También se utiliza en el tratamiento de la neumonía causada por COVID-19. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar los posibles efectos terapéuticos de la cloroquina sobre la toxicidad testicular inducida por adriamicina en ratas. Investigamos el efecto de CLQ sobre la lesión testicular causada por ADR. Las ratas se dividieron en cuatro grupos: Control, ADR, CLQ, ADR + CLQ. Después de las administraciones, se sacrificaron los animales y se extrajeron los testículos de los animales para los exámenes adicionales. Se evaluaron los cambios histopatológicos en los tejidos testiculares y se realizó la inmunotinción de TNF-α e IL-6 para determinar los niveles de expresión de estas citocinas. Se utilizó el método TUNEL para la evaluación del índice apoptótico. Además, los niveles de testosterona en suero se midieron mediante un ensayo ELISA. El grupo ADR mostró un deterioro histopatológico en comparación con el grupo Control y observamos que el tratamiento con CLQ mejoró el daño inducido por Adriamicina. Un aumento en las inmunorreactividades de TNF-α e IL-6 y en el número de células apoptóticas además de una disminución en los niveles séricos de testosterona se determinaron en el grupo de ADR en comparación con el grupo de control y CLQ. Además, nuestros exámenes mostraron una mejora en el tejido testicular en el grupo ADR + CLQ en términos de estos parámetros en comparación con el grupo ADR. Sugerimos que CLQ se puede utilizar como agente protector para reducir los efectos tóxicos de la Adriamicina, gracias a sus propiedades antiinflamatorias y antiapoptóticas.


Subject(s)
Animals , Male , Rats , Testicular Diseases/chemically induced , Testicular Diseases/drug therapy , Doxorubicin/adverse effects , Chloroquine/administration & dosage , Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay , Immunohistochemistry , Interleukin-6 , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha , Rats, Wistar , Apoptosis/drug effects , In Situ Nick-End Labeling , Inflammation , Antibiotics, Antineoplastic/adverse effects
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An. bras. dermatol ; 94(2): 236-238, Mar.-Apr. 2019. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1001142

ABSTRACT

Abstract Leprosy is a chronic neglected and stigmatizing disease. Due to involvement of the peripheral nerves, it can result in physical disabilities, deformities, and emotional damage if not diagnosed and treated promptly. This is the case of a young patient with testicular pain and swelling and no improvement after a specific therapeutic scheme for tuberculosis. Clinical and laboratory reevaluation revealed hypoesthetic skin patches associated with post-burn crusted ulcers on the left arm, thickening of ulnar nerves, atrophy of interosseous muscles of the hands, positive skin smear microscopy, and testicular histopathology with numerous bacilli forming globi. These findings indicated lepromatous leprosy with type II reaction.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Testicular Diseases/drug therapy , Tuberculosis, Male Genital/drug therapy , Ulcer/diagnosis , Leprosy, Lepromatous/diagnosis , Delayed Diagnosis , Orchitis/complications , Orchitis/diagnosis , Arm , Testicular Diseases/pathology , Ulcer/complications , Leprosy, Lepromatous/complications
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Int. j. morphol ; 35(4): 1517-1524, Dec. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-893164

ABSTRACT

SUMMARY: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of the extract of Allium cepa (Onion) seeds (AC) on morphometric and histology of testis and biochemical parameters in STZ-induced male rats. Forty adult male Wistar rats (2 month old) were allocated into four groups of control, diabetic control, diabetic treated with 200 or 400 mg/kg/day of onion seed extract. Diabetes mellitus was induced using 60 mg/kg body weight of Streptozotocin as a single intraperitoneal injection. The extract was administered by stomach gavage for 28 days. The morphometric and histological structure of the testis, biochemical factors like glucose and testosterone levels were assessed. All analyses were done at the end of the four week study period. Data were compared by using Kruskal Wallis Test, Dunnett T3 and the degree of significance was set at P < 0.05 and P < 0.01. In diabetic+200 rats, the numbers of primary spermatocytes were significantly increased. In diabetic+400 rats, seminiferous tubular diameter was significantly increased and the level of testosterone hormone and testis weight was decreased significantly. In diabetic+200 and 400 rats, the numbers of spermatid, FBS and lumen diameter were significantly increased and the numbers of spermatozoa cells, body weight and volume density (VD) % lumen were decreased. Also, the numbers of spermatid in control diabetic rats was decreased. Our finding indicated that onion seed extract might be useful as a supplementary protective agent against adverse effects of diabetes on reproductive system in diabetic men.


RESUMEN: El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar el efecto del extracto de semillas de Allium cepa (cebolla) sobre la morfometría e histología de testículos y parámetros bioquímicos en ratas macho inducidas por estreptozotocina (STZ). Se asignaron cuarenta ratas macho Wistar adultas (2 meses de edad) en cuatro grupos: control diabético y diabético tratados con 200 o 400 mg / kg / día de extracto de semilla de cebolla. Se indujo diabetes mellitus utilizando 60 mg/kg de peso corporal de estreptozotocina por inyección única intraperitoneal. El extracto se administró por sonda gástrica durante 28 días. Se evaluaron la estructura morfométrica e histológica de los testículos, factores bioquímicos como la glucosa y los niveles de testosterona. Todos los análisis se realizaron al final del período de estudio de cuatro semanas. Los datos se compararon mediante el uso de Kruskal Wallis Test, Dunnett T3 y el grado de significación se estableció en P <0,05 y P <0,01. En el grupo diabético + 200, el número de espermatocitos primarios aumentó significativamente. En el grupo diabético + 400, el diámetro tubular seminífero aumentó significativamente en cambio el nivel de testosterona y el peso del testículo disminuyeron significativamente. En el grupo diabéticos + 200 y 400, los números de espermátidas, FBS y diámetro de luz se incrementaron significativamente y el número de espermatozoides, peso corporal y densidad de volumen (VD)% de lumen disminuyeron. Además, disminuyó el número de espermátidas en ratas diabéticas control. Nuestro estudio indicó que el extracto de semilla de cebolla podría ser útil como un agente protector adicional contra los efectos adversos de la diabetes en el sistema reproductivo en hombres diabéticos.


Subject(s)
Testicular Diseases/drug therapy , Plant Extracts/administration & dosage , Onions/chemistry , Seeds , Testis/drug effects , Testis/pathology , Body Weight , Streptomycin/toxicity , Rats, Wistar
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Int. j. morphol ; 35(2): 667-675, June 2017. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-893038

ABSTRACT

The aim of present study was to investigate the effect of Momordica cochinchinensis (Gag) aril (GA) aqueous extract on male reproductive system of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced hyperglycemia (HG) mice. GA were extracted with distilled water (DW) and analyzed for in vitro antioxidant capacities. ICR male mice were divided into 7 groups: 1) control, 2) DW, 3) GA 1000 mg/kg BW, 4) HG, 5) HG + glibenclamide, 6 and 7) HG + GA 500 and 1000 mg/kg BW respectively (7 mice/ group). In HG groups, mice were induced by STZ at single dose (150 mg/kg BW). They were treated for consecutive 35 days. All groups were compared for blood glucose levels, weights and histopathologies of reproductive organs, sperm concentration including testicular tyrosine phosphorylation protein patterns by Immuno-Western blotting. The results showed that GA processed antioxidant activities and could significantly decrease blood glucose levels and increase sperm concentration in HG mice. Moreover, GA could change the density of a testicular 70 kDa protein in HG-GA groups. In conclusion, GA extract could improve hyperglycemia and male reproductive damages in STZ-induced HG mice.


El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar el efecto del extracto acuoso de Momordica cochinchinensis (Gag) aril (GA) en el sistema reproductor masculino de ratones hiperglucémicos inducidos por estreptozotocina (STZ). GA fue extraída con agua destilada (DW) y se analizaron las capacidades antioxidantes in vitro. Ratones ICR machos fueron divididos en 7 grupos: 1) control, 2) DW, 3) GA 1000 mg / kg PC, 4) HG, 5) HG + glibenclamida, 6 y 7) HG + GA 500 y 1000 mg / kg PC, respectivamente (7 ratones / grupo). En los grupos HG, los ratones fueron inducidos con STZ en dosis única (150 mg / kg BW). Fueron tratados durante 35 días consecutivos. En todos los grupos se compararon los niveles de glucosa en sangre, los pesos y las histopatologías de los órganos reproductores, la concentración de espermatozoides, incluídos los patrones testiculares de proteínas tirosina fosforilada por Inmuno-Western blot. Los resultados mostraron que GA procesaba actividades antioxidantes y podían disminuir significativamente los niveles de glucosa en sangre y aumentar la concentración de espermatozoides en ratones HG. Además, GA podría cambiar la densidad de una proteína testicular de 70 kDa en grupos HG-GA. En conclusión, el extracto de GA podría mejorar la hiperglucemia y los daños reproductivos masculinos inducidos por STZ en ratones HG.


Subject(s)
Animals , Male , Mice , Testicular Diseases/drug therapy , Plant Extracts/administration & dosage , Momordica/chemistry , Hyperglycemia/drug therapy , Hypoglycemic Agents/administration & dosage , Antioxidants/administration & dosage , Phenols/analysis , Phosphorylation/drug effects , Sperm Count , Spermatozoa/drug effects , Testis/drug effects , Tyrosine , Flavonoids/analysis , Blotting, Western , Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental , Mice, Inbred ICR , Antioxidants/chemistry
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Int. braz. j. urol ; 30(6): 502-503, Nov.-Dec. 2004. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-397814

ABSTRACT

Schistosomiasis or bilharziasis is a disease caused by Schistosoma. When infecting men the most common parasites are Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma japonicum and Schistosoma haematobium. The Schistosoma mansoni is the only endemic parasite in Brazil. We present a case of testicular schistosomiasis simulating malignancy. The case was treated successfully by excisional biopsy and praziquantel therapy. A review of the literature is discussed.


Subject(s)
Adult , Humans , Male , Schistosomiasis/diagnosis , Testicular Diseases/diagnosis , Testicular Diseases/parasitology , Testicular Neoplasms/diagnosis , Schistosomiasis/drug therapy , Testicular Diseases/drug therapy , Testicular Neoplasms/drug therapy
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