Neuroprotective Effects of Daidzein Against Ifosfamide-induced Neurotoxicity in Male Rats: Role of Selected Inflammatory and Apoptotic Markers

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Journal J Med Life

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2024 Feb 26

PMID 38406792

Authors

Hiba Zaki Hammoodi

Nada Naji Al-Shawi

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Abstract

Ifosfamide (IFO), an alkylating chemotherapy agent, is known for its association with neurotoxicity and encephalopathy. This trial was designed to evaluate the protective action of daidzein (DZN) against IFO-induced neurotoxicity in male rats by determining the difference in certain inflammatory and apoptotic markers in the brain tissue of rats. Twenty-eight Wistar rats, weighing 120-150 g, were divided into four groups of seven rats: Group 1 (Control) received no treatment; Group 2 was orally administered DZN (100 mg/kg/day) for seven days; Group 3 received a single intraperitoneal (IP) dose of IFO (500 mg/kg); Group 4 received oral DZN (100 mg/kg/day) for one week prior to a single IP dose of IFO on the seventh day. Twenty-four hours post-treatment, serum and brain tissue samples were collected for analysis. The results indicated a significant increase in serum inflammatory markers (TNF-alpha, IL-6, and iNOS) and the anti-inflammatory marker (IL-10), along with elevated caspase-3 enzyme activity in the brain tissue of the IFO-treated group compared to the control group. Conversely, pre-treatment with DZN significantly reduced serum inflammatory markers and caspase-3 levels in tissue. The findings suggest that daidzein has anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties, potentially offering protection against IFO-induced neurotoxicity in rats.

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