Immunomodulatory effect of phytoactive compounds on human health: a narrative review integrated with bioinformatics approach

S Choudhary, S Khan, S Rustagi… - Current Topics in …, 2024 - ingentaconnect.com
Background: Immunomodulation is the modification of immune responses to control disease
progression. While the synthetic immunomodulators have proven efficacy, they are coupled …

Dietary aflatoxin B1 and antimalarial—a lumefantrine/artesunate—therapy perturbs male rat reproductive function via pro-inflammatory and oxidative mechanisms

SE Owumi, AO Umez, U Arunsi, CE Irozuru - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
We investigated the impact of Coartem™(COA) and aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) on rats'
hypothalamus, epididymis, and testis. Male rats were randomly grouped (n= 5 rats) and …

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects of genkwanin against aflatoxin B1-induced testicular toxicity

MU Ijaz, A Ishtiaq, A Tahir, MA Alvi, A Rafique… - Toxicology and Applied …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Aflatoxin B 1 (AFB 1) is the most hazardous aflatoxin that causes significant
damage to the male reproductive system. Genkwanin (GNK) is a bioactive flavonoid that …

Natural compounds mitigate mycotoxins-induced neurotoxicity by modulating oxidative tonus: in vitro and in vivo insights – a review

L Del Fabbro, MHM Sari, LM Ferreira… - Food Additives & …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This review explores the repercussions of mycotoxin contamination in food and feed,
emphasising potential threats to agriculture, animal husbandry and public health. The …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of zearalenone on aflatoxin B1-induced intestinal and ovarian toxicity in pregnant and lactating rats

K Wu, M Liu, H Wang, SA Rajput, OM Al Zoubi… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and zearalenone (ZEN) cause serious damage to mammals,
but few studies have investigated the impacts of these toxins on pregnant and lactating …

Epirubicin toxicity in rat's ovary and uterus: A protective role of 3-Indolepropionic acid supplementation

SE Owumi, GE Adebisi, OA Odunola - Chemico-Biological Interactions, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The “anthracycline, Epirubicin (EPI),” in managing breast cancer, is highly cytotoxic.
Tryptophan-derived 3-indolepropionic acid (3-IPA) decreases oxidative damage, and its …

Co-exposure to aflatoxin B1 and therapeutic coartem worsens hepatic and renal function through enhanced oxido-inflammatory responses and apoptosis in rats

SE Owumi, MT Otunla, OO Elerewe, UO Arunsi - Toxicon, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Aflatoxin B1 (AFB 1) is a mycotoxin synthesised as a secondary metabolite by
members of the Aspergillus species contaminating agricultural produce. Aspergillus species …

Accidental lead in contaminated pipe-borne water and dietary furan intake perturbs rats' hepatorenal function altering oxidative, inflammatory, and apoptotic balance

SE Owumi, UO Arunsi, OM Oyewumi… - BMC Pharmacology and …, 2022 - Springer
Inadvertent exposure to furan and Pb is associated with hepatorenal abnormalities in
humans and animals. It is perceived that these two chemical species may work in synergy to …

Aflatoxin B1-induced dysfunction in male rats' reproductive indices were abated by Sorghum bicolor (L. Moench) hydrophobic fraction

SE Owumi, AO Akinwunmi, SO Nwozo, UO Arunsi… - Reproductive …, 2023 - Elsevier
The burden of infertility distresses millions of families worldwide. The harmful effects of
aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) on the reproductive system involve oxidative stress, culminating in …

Protective effect of selenomethionine on rabbit testicular injury induced by Aflatoxin B1

Z Zhang, Z Zhang, S Liu, S Wei, L Wei, X Zhu… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to investigate the alleviating effect of selenomethionine (SeMet) on
aflatoxin B1 (AFB1)-induced testicular injury in rabbits. Twenty-five 90-d-old rabbits were …