The commercially hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate (HSCAS) and the Egyptian montmorillonite (EM) had an excellent capability of adsorbing AFB(1) and FB(1) in an aqueous solution at different tested levels. The adsorption ratio of... more
The commercially hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate (HSCAS) and the Egyptian montmorillonite (EM) had an excellent capability of adsorbing AFB(1) and FB(1) in an aqueous solution at different tested levels. The adsorption ratio of HSCAS ranged from 95.3% to 99.1% and 84.7% to 92.4% of the available AFB(1) and FB(1) respectively. EM showed an adsorption ratio ranged from 95.4% to 99.2% and 78.2% to 92.2% for AFB(1) and FB(1) respectively. Both adsorbents were effective at 0.5% level. Results of the ability of these adsorbents at level of 0.5% (w/v) to adsorb AFB(1) and FB(1) in malt extract spiked with 50, 100 and 200 ppb indicated that the capability of adsorbing of HSCAS ranged from 98.5% to 98.9% and 88.2% to 91.9% for AFB(1) and FB(1) respectively. Whereas, the capability of adsorbing of EM ranged from 98.1% to 98.7% and 88.2% to 92.5% for AFB(1) and FB(1) respectively.
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Acrylamide (ACR) is an industrial neurotoxic chemical that has been recently found in carbohydrate-rich foods cooked at high temperatures. ACR was designated as a probable human carcinogen by IARC (1994) and USEPA (1988). Panax ginseng... more
Acrylamide (ACR) is an industrial neurotoxic chemical that has been recently found in carbohydrate-rich foods cooked at high temperatures. ACR was designated as a probable human carcinogen by IARC (1994) and USEPA (1988). Panax ginseng extract has efficacies such as anticancer, antihypertension, antidiabetes and antinociception. The objective of the current study is to evaluate the protective effects of Panax ginseng extract against ACR-induced toxicity in rats. Sixty adult Sprague Dawley female rats were divided into six groups included a control group, a group treated orally with ACR (50 mg kg−1 body weight; b.w.) for 11 days, a group treated orally with Panax ginseng extract (20 mg kg−1 b.w.) for 11 days and groups treated orally with Panax ginseng for 11 days before, during or after 11 days of ACR treatment. The results indicated that treatment with ACR alone resulted in a significant increase in lipid peroxidation level and LDH activity in brain homogenate as well as in serum CK activity, whereas it caused a significant decrease in SOD activity and a small but statistically insignificant decrease in Na+K+-ATPase activity in brain homogenate. Serum serotonin, corticosterone, T3, T4, TSH, estradiol, progesterone and plasma adrenaline were significantly decreased in ACR-treated rats. Treatment with Panax ginseng before, during or after ACR treatment reduced or partially antagonized the effects induced by ACR towards the normal values of controls. It could be concluded that Panax ginseng extract exhibited a protective action against ACR toxicity and it is worth noting that treatment with Panax ginseng extract before or at the same time as ACR treatment was more effective than when administered after ACR treatment. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Radish (Raphanus sativus) has been extensively studied for its preventive effects against different degenerative diseases. Zearalenone (ZEN) is a mycotoxin produced by Fusarium spp and is frequently implicated in immunological disorders... more
Radish (Raphanus sativus) has been extensively studied for its preventive effects against different degenerative diseases. Zearalenone (ZEN) is a mycotoxin produced by Fusarium spp and is frequently implicated in immunological disorders and occasionally in hyperoestrogenic syndromes contributing to the increased risk of cancer and other diseases. The aims of this study were, firstly, to quantitatively evaluate the Tunisian radish extract (TRE) for its total flavonoids, isothiocyanates and antioxidant activity and, secondly, to investigate the protective role of TRE against immune system disorders in Balb/c mice treated with ZEN for two weeks. The results indicated that mice treated with ZEN (40 mg kg−1) alone showed a significant decrease in lymphocytes of the total white blood cells, immunoglobulin profile (IgG and IgM), B cells, T-cell sub-types (CD3+, CD4+ and CD8+) and natural killer and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Mice treated with TRE (5, 10 or 15 mg kg−1) for 7 days before, during or after ZEN treatment, however, showed a significant improvement in lymphocyte, immunoglobulin profile, T-cell sub-types, B cells and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Moreover, treatment with the highest dose of TRE (15 mgkg−1) enhanced the release of tumour necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β but the other parameters were comparable with those of the control. It could be concluded that TRE was effective in protecting against ZEN-induced immunological disorders. These results supported our hypothesis that TRE contains several compounds that are able to prevent or inhibit ZEN toxicity.
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Research Interests: Genetics, Oxidative Stress, DNA damage, Mycotoxins, Animals, and 16 moreMale, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Bone marrow, Agricultural Production, Plant extracts, Rats, Mechanism of action, Mutagens, Aqueous Extract, Toxicon, Control Group, Rapd Pcr, Random amplified polymorphic DNA, Ochratoxin A, Ochratoxins, and Micronucleus Test
Zearalenone (ZEN), a mycotoxin produced by several Fusarium spp., is most commonly found as a contaminant in stored grain and has chronic estrogenic effects on mammals. ZEN and its metabolites have anabolic activities and induced severe... more
Zearalenone (ZEN), a mycotoxin produced by several Fusarium spp., is most commonly found as a contaminant in stored grain and has chronic estrogenic effects on mammals. ZEN and its metabolites have anabolic activities and induced severe stress on liver, kidney and immune system. The aims of the current study were twofold: (1) to investigate the changes in serum biochemical, immunological parameters and histological picture of spleen in ZEN-treated Balb/c mice and (2) to evaluate the safety and efficacy of HSCAS to ameliorate the deleterious effects of ZEN. The results indicated that a single dose of ZEN (40 mg/kg bw) significantly reduced total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, total protein, albumin, total count of WBCs, immunoglobulin profile (Ig A and Ig G) and T-cells subtypes (CD3+, CD4+, CD8+ and CD56+). Whereas, it significantly increased uric acid and urea and induced degenerative changes in the spleen tissues. Mice treated with HSCAS alone (400 mg/kg bw) were comparable to the control regarding all the tested parameters. While HSCAS at levels 600 and 800 mg/kg bw caused changes in some tested biochemical parameters. The combined treatment of ZEN and the lowest tested dose of HSCAS (400 mg/kg bw) showed a significant improvement of the immunological, biochemical and histological parameters. It could be concluded that HSCAS was effective in the protection against the hazards of ZEN at a dose as low as 400 mg/kg bw. These results supported our hypothesis that HSCAS tightly-bind and immobilized ZEN resulted in reduction of toxin bioavailability in animal's gastrointestinal tract.
Research Interests: Biochemistry, Immunology, Immunopharmacology, Prevention, Spleen, and 21 moreToxicity, Mice, Female, Animals, Urea, Triglycerides, Uric Acid, Immune system, Mycotoxin, Gastrointestinal Tract, Lipid Profile, Stored-Grain Insects, HDL, Rate, Zearalenone, Total Cholesterol, Immunoglobulin, Blood Proteins, immunoglobulin G, Fusarium Spp, and Immunoglobulin A
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Research Interests: Biochemistry, Immunopharmacology, Prevention, Adsorption, Spleen, and 28 moreToxicity, Kidney, Tunisia, Animals, Heavy Metal, Male, Creatine Kinase, Bentonite, Cadmium, Dw, T lymphocytes, Rats, Rat, Tumor necrosis factor-alpha, Gastrointestinal Tract, AST, Ck, In Vitro Studies, Aqueous Solution, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Aspartate Aminotransferases, Immunoglobulin, Creatinine, immunoglobulin G, Interleukin, Alanine Transaminase, Immunotoxicity, and Immunoglobulin A(Toxicity, Kidney, Tunisia, Animals, Heavy Metal, Male, Creatine Kinase, Bentonite, Cadmium, Dw, T lymphocytes, Rats, Rat, Tumor necrosis factor-alpha, Gastrointestinal Tract, AST, Ck, In Vitro Studies, Aqueous Solution, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Aspartate Aminotransferases, Immunoglobulin, Creatinine, immunoglobulin G, Interleukin, Alanine Transaminase, Immunotoxicity, and Immunoglobulin A)
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Research Interests: Drug interactions, Oxidative Stress, Prevention, Kidney, Liver, and 18 moreAnimals, Male, Lead, Glutathione, Eating, Food intake, Antioxidant Activity, Digestive System, Plant extracts, Rats, Rat, Urinary System, Body Weight, Food Sciences, Environmental Pollutants, Organometallic Compounds, Food and Chemical Toxicology, and Malondialdehyde
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Research Interests: Egypt, Guinea, Rural Health, Humans, Female, and 17 moreMale, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Infant, Risk factors, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography, Aflatoxins, Poisons, Human Milk, Young Children, Biological markers, Food Sciences, Risk Factors, Hepatitis B virus, Detection Rate, Cross Sectional Studies, Food and Chemical Toxicology, and Child preschool(Male, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Infant, Risk factors, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography, Aflatoxins, Poisons, Human Milk, Young Children, Biological markers, Food Sciences, Risk Factors, Hepatitis B virus, Detection Rate, Cross Sectional Studies, Food and Chemical Toxicology, and Child preschool)
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Research Interests: Egypt, Guinea, Rural Health, Humans, Female, and 17 moreMale, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Infant, Risk factors, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography, Aflatoxins, Poisons, Human Milk, Young Children, Biological markers, Food Sciences, Risk Factors, Hepatitis B virus, Detection Rate, Cross Sectional Studies, Food and Chemical Toxicology, and Child preschool(Male, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Infant, Risk factors, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography, Aflatoxins, Poisons, Human Milk, Young Children, Biological markers, Food Sciences, Risk Factors, Hepatitis B virus, Detection Rate, Cross Sectional Studies, Food and Chemical Toxicology, and Child preschool)
(Male, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Infant, Risk factors, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography, Aflatoxins, Poisons, Human Milk, Young Children, Biological markers, Food Sciences, Risk Factors, Hepatitis B virus, Detection Rate, Cross Sectional Studies, Food and Chemical Toxicology, and Child preschool)
Research Interests: Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Lactation, Pregnancy, Humans, and 17 moreFemale, Male, Growth and development, Infant, Body Mass Index, Risk factors, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography, CHEMICAL SCIENCES, Food Additives, Adult, Breast milk, Human Milk, Food Contamination, Risk Factors, Parity, and Health Effect
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Research Interests: Prevention, Embryo, Pregnancy, Toxicity, Female, and 20 moreAnimals, Male, Aluminosilicate, Carcinogens, Aflatoxin, Alkaline phosphatase, Bentonite, Aflatoxins, Rats, Foetus, Rat, Mycotoxin, Fetus, Gestation, Fetal death, Aspartate Aminotransferases, Applied Toxicology, Aluminosilicates, Developmental toxicity, and Alanine Transaminase
In earlier work we have reported that garlic and cabbage extracts can protect laboratory animals from the toxic effects of different mycotoxins. Previous research demonstrated that fumonisin (FB) induced developmental effects in mice,... more
In earlier work we have reported that garlic and cabbage extracts can protect laboratory animals from the toxic effects of different mycotoxins. Previous research demonstrated that fumonisin (FB) induced developmental effects in mice, rats and hamsters. The objectives of the present study were to utilize the pregnant rat as an in vivo model to compare the potential of garlic and cabbage seed extracts to prevent the developmental toxicity of FB and the effects of these extracts on sphingolipid metabolism in dam and foetus livers. Six treatment groups included a control group, a group fed on an FB-containing diet (150 mg kg−1 feed) and groups treated orally with garlic or cabbage extracts (5 mg kg−1 body wt.) with or without FB during gestation days 6–15. Evaluations of toxicity were performed on day 20. These include: maternal (mortality, body weight, feed intake and litter weight), developmental (embryonic resorption, foetal body weight, foetal soft-tissue anomalies and foetal skeletal examinations) and maternal and foetal sphingolipid metabolism. Fumonisin alone resulted in significant decreases in feed intake, body weight gain, litter weight, number of live foetuses and foetal body weight, whereas it increased significantly the number of resorbed foetuses and the number of skeletal malformations (30.4% for skull and 26.08% for sternebrae) and also increased the sphinganine/sphingosine (Sa/So) ratio in dam but not fetus livers. Garlic alone or plus FB was comparable to the control regarding all the tested parameters. On the other hand, cabbage seed extract alone or plus FB resulted in 10% maternal mortality and a decrease in maternal body weight and litter weight. It resulted in 4.65% skull malformations in foetuses but it was comparable to the control with regard to the other tested parameters. It could be concluded that both garlic and cabbage seed extracts have protective effects in pregnant rats. Moreover, garlic extract was found to have a greater protective effect than cabbage seed extract. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.