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Investigation of the molecular and cellular effects of Shilajit on 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-induced nephrotoxicity in rats       
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Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet EZER Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet EZER
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Melek Öztürkler
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Kezban YILDIZ DALGINLI Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Kezban YILDIZ DALGINLI
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Emine ATAKİŞİ Prof. Dr. Emine ATAKİŞİ
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Türkiye
Hatice Beşeren Havadar
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Onur ATAKİŞİ Prof. Dr. Onur ATAKİŞİ
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
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Özet
Objective(s): This study aimed to evaluate the protective effects of shilajit on 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-induced nephrotoxicity in a rat model. Materials and Methods: Twenty male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into four groups: Control, 5-FU, shilajit, and 5-FU + shilajit. 5-FU was administered intraperitoneally at 200 mg/kg, while shilajit was given orally at 200 mg/kg. Kidney tissues were analyzed for oxidative stress markers, protein expression (SIRT2, SIRT3, β-catenin, E-cadherin, and caspase-3), and histopathological changes. Results: 5-FU significantly increased oxidative stress parameters and kidney damage markers. Shilajit co-administration with 5-FU reduced oxidative stress and increased anti-oxidant status and SIRT2, SIRT3, and cell adhesion protein expression. Histopathological evaluation showed reduced renal damage in the shilajit + 5-FU group compared to the 5-FU group. Conclusion: Shilajit exhibited significant protective effects against 5-FU-induced nephrotoxicity, improving oxidative parameters, protein expression, and kidney histopathology. Further studies are needed to elucidate its molecular mechanism and therapeutic potential.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Caspase 3 | Fluorouracil | Nephrotoxicity | Plant | Resins | Sirtuin 2 | Sirtuin 3
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences
Dergi ISSN 2008-3866 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SCI-Expanded
Dergi Grubu Q3
Makale Dili İngilizce
Basım Tarihi 05-2025
Cilt No 28
Sayı 5
Sayfalar 565 / 574
Doi Numarası 10.22038/ijbms.2025.80989.17525
Makale Linki https://ijbms.mums.ac.ir/issue_2685_2750.html