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Effects of taxifolin on tramadol-induced oxidative and inflammatory liver injury in rats: an experimental study

Karakurt, Tulay Ceren Olmezturk, Eren, Nurhan, Subasi, Faruk, Kuyrukluyildiz, Ufuk, Coban, Taha Abdulkadir, Suleyman, Halis, Mokhtare, Behzad

Abstract

In this experimental study we aimed to investigate the biochemical and histopathological effects of concomitantly administered taxifolin on tramadol-induced liver damage in rats. The rats were divided into three groups; control group (CG), tramadol alone (TRG), and taxifolin + tramadol given (TT RG) groups. Malondialdehyde (MDA), total glutathione (tGSH), total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS), nuclear factor-kappa beta (NF-kB), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta) levels were measured in liver tissues. Liver tissues were also examined histopathologically. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activities were determined in blood samples. In tissue analyses, determinants of oxidative stress and inflammation, all were significantly higher in the TRG group compared with the control and TT RG groups. In the TT RG group, all oxidative stress and inflammation markers were significantly lower than in the TRG group. In addition, there was not any significant difference between the control and TT RG groups regarding the TOS and TAS status. Serum liver enzymes were also significantly higher in the TRG group than in the other two groups. In histopathological examinations, the control group had a normal histological appearance. Degenerative-necrotic hepatocytes and hemorrhage, which were seen at a severe level in the TRG group, were found to be moderate in the treated TT RG group. In addition, mononuclear cell infiltrations were found to be severe in the TRG group and mild in the treated TT RG group. Finally it was concluded that Taxifolin alleviated the toxic effects of tramadol on the liver including the histopathological and biochemical changes as well as the oxidative damage.

Keywords

Analgesia drug-induced liver injury flavonoid glutathione malondialdehyde oxidative stress tramadol STRESS

WoS Categories

Chemistry, Multidisciplinary Pharmacology & Pharmacy Toxicology

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

Citation

Journal: DRUG AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
Year: 2024
Volume: 47
Issue: 4
Pages: 457-462
ISSN: 0148-0545
eISSN: 1525-6014
DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2023.2199175
WoS UID: WOS:000970672400001

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