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Shilajit mitigates chemotherapeutic drug-induced testicular toxicity: Study on testicular germ cell dynamics, steroidogenesis modulation, and Nrf-2/Keap-1 signaling

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العنوان: Shilajit mitigates chemotherapeutic drug-induced testicular toxicity: Study on testicular germ cell dynamics, steroidogenesis modulation, and Nrf-2/Keap-1 signaling
المؤلفون: Arti Rajpoot, Kiran Yadav, Anupam Yadav, Raghav Kumar Mishra
المصدر: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Vol 15, Iss 4, Pp 100930- (2024)
بيانات النشر: Elsevier, 2024.
سنة النشر: 2024
المجموعة: LCC:Miscellaneous systems and treatments
مصطلحات موضوعية: Cyclophosphamide, Shilajit, Oxidative stress, Steroidogenesis, Testicular germ cell dynamics, Sertoli cell function, Miscellaneous systems and treatments, RZ409.7-999
الوصف: Background: Medications, including chemotherapeutic drugs, contribute to male infertility as external factors by inducing oxidative stress in testicular cells. Shilajit is a naturally occurring bioactive antioxidant used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat a variety of ailments. Objective: This study examines the potential of Shilajit to counteract the negative effects of the chemotherapeutic drug cyclophosphamide (CPA) on testicular germ cell dynamics. Material and methods: Male Parkes mice received single intraperitoneal CPA injection (200 mg/kg BW) on day one, followed by daily supplementation of Shilajit (100 and 200 mg/kg BW) for one spermatogenic cycle. Results: CPA adversely affected testicular germ cell dynamics by inhibiting the conversion of spermatogonia-to-spermatids, altering testicular histoarchitecture, impairing Sertoli cell function and testicular steroidogenesis, and disturbing the testicular oxido-apoptotic balance. Shilajit supplementation restores testicular germ cell dynamics in CPA-exposed mice, as evidenced by improved histoarchitecture of the testis. Shilajit improves testicular daily production and sperm quality by promoting the conversion of spermatogonia (2C) into spermatids (1C), stimulating germ cell proliferation (PCNA), improving Sertoli cell function (N-Cadherin and β-Catenin), and maintaining the Bax/Bcl2 ratio. Additionally, Shilajit enhances testosterone biosynthesis by activating enzymes like 3β-HSD, and 17β-HSD. Shilajit also reduces testicular oxidative stress by increasing antioxidant enzyme activity (SOD) and decreasing lipid peroxidation (LPO). These effects are mediated by upregulation of the antioxidant protein Nrf-2 and downregulation of Keap-1. Conclusion: The findings underscore the potent androgenic and antioxidant characteristics of Shilajit, as well as its ability to enhance fertility in cases of testicular damage caused by chemotherapeutic drugs.
نوع الوثيقة: article
وصف الملف: electronic resource
اللغة: English
تدمد: 0975-9476
Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0975947624000457; https://doaj.org/toc/0975-9476
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2024.100930
URL الوصول: https://doaj.org/article/5bed3969c39b40808139870ce9fbee58
رقم الانضمام: edsdoj.5bed3969c39b40808139870ce9fbee58
قاعدة البيانات: Directory of Open Access Journals
الوصف
تدمد:09759476
DOI:10.1016/j.jaim.2024.100930