Impact of plant extracts on hepatic redox metabolism upon lead exposure: a systematic review of preclinical in vivo evidence

ALF Destro, P da Silva Mattosinhos, RD Novaes… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
The liver is a central target organ of heavy metals toxicity, and secondary metabolites of
several plant species are suggested to attenuate lead (Pb)-induced hepatotoxicity through …

Protective effects of sinapic acid against lead acetate-induced nephrotoxicity: a multi-biomarker approach

H Şimşek, S Küçükler, C Gür, N Akaras… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
Lead acetate (PbAc) is one of the top five most dangerous toxic heavy metals, particularly
leading to kidney damage and posing serious health risks in both humans and animals …

Ginkgo biloba supplement abates lead-induced endothelial and testicular dysfunction in Wistar rats via up-regulation of Bcl-2 protein expression, pituitary-testicular …

JN Asiwe, EN Ekene, LC Agbugba, EG Moke… - Journal of Trace …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Apoptotic and oxido-inflammatory pathways have been found to be up-
regulated in lead acetate poisoning which has been associated to endothelial and testicular …

[HTML][HTML] Inhibition of oxido-inflammatory and apoptotic pathway is involved in the protective effect of Ginkgo biloba supplement in cyclosporine-A induced vascular …

JN Asiwe, SI Ovuakporaye, B Ben-Azu… - Pharmacological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Cyclosporine (Cs-A), an immunosuppressant drug used to prevent
organ rejection in patients receiving organ transplants, has been linked to cardiovascular …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancements of Bcl-2/mTOR/ERK1/2 activities by antioxidant mechanisms confer cardioprotection on Ginkgo biloba supplement against isoprenaline …

JN Asiwe, B Ben-Azu, GD Yovwin, SE Ehebha… - Pharmacological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Myocyte necrosis and apoptosis can be severely induced by acute adrenergic
stimulation due to the activation of several cell signalling pathways. However, uncertainty …

Ginkgo biloba modulates ET-I/NO signalling in Lead Acetate induced rat model of endothelial dysfunction: Involvement of oxido-inflammatory mediators

JN Asiwe, GD Yovwin, NE Ekene… - International Journal …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study investigated the modulatory effect of Ginkgo biloba extract on lead acetate-
induced endothelial dysfunction. Animals were administered GBE (50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg …

Treatment with Ginkgo biloba supplement modulates oxidative disturbances, inflammation and vascular functions in oxygen deprived hypothyroid mice: Involvement …

OG Adebayo, W Aduema, AV Iwueke… - Journal of Food …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
A double‐hit biological alteration involving exposure to oxygen deprivation in hypothyroid
condition may exacerbate cellular oxidative and inflammatory disturbances comparative to a …

Terminalia catappa attenuates phenylhydrazine-induced anaemia and hepato-renal toxicity in male Wistar rat by boosting blood cells, modulation of lipoproteins and up …

E Umoren, JN Asiwe, IA Okon, A Levi Amangieka… - Biomarkers, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Aim This study investigated the haematinic, antihyperlipidaemic, hepato-renal protective
effects of Terminalia catappa aqueous leaf extract on male Wistar rats exposed to …

[HTML][HTML] Pleiotropic attenuating effect of Ginkgo biloba against isoprenaline-induced myocardial infarction via improving Bcl-2/mTOR/ERK1/2/Na+, K+-ATPase …

JN Asiwe, AA Ojetola, NE Ekene, E Osirim… - Chinese Herbal …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective Myocardial infarction (MI) is linked to an imbalance in the supply and demand of
blood oxygen in the heart muscles. Beta-blockers and calcium antagonists are just two of the …

Sodium Metabisulfite‐Induced Hematotoxicity, Oxidative Stress, and Organ Damage Ameliorated by Standardized Ginkgo biloba in Mice

NW Wairimu, P Wairagu, KW Chepukosi… - Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Sodium metabisulfite (SMB) is a biocide and antioxidant agent generally used as a
preservative in food and beverage industries but can oxidize to harmful sulfite radicals. A …