Effects of α-lipoic acid on oxidative stress parameters in experimental hyperthyroidism
Abstract
Aim: To investigate the effects of α-lipoic acid (ALA) on prooxidant-antioxidant balance in liver tissue, as well as liver function tests in experimental hyperthyroidism.
Materials and Methods: For the evaluation of prooxidant-antioxidant balance, reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA), protein carbonyl (PC), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), glutathione (GSH) levels, and superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase activities were determined. Histopathological examinations were also performed. Hyperthyroidism was induced by the administration of L-thyroxine [T4, 12 mg/L] in drinking water for 10 weeks. The ALA [100 mg/kg/day; 0.2% (w/w) in diet] was administered in last 5 weeks of experimental period.
Results: Oxidative stress in liver tissue from hyperthyroid rats was accentuated. Significant increases in hepatic ROS, MDA, and PC levels were found. Additionally, increased FRAP and decreased GSH levels were observed. ALA treatment lowered the elevated serum free T3 and T4 levels and significantly decreased hepatic ROS, MDA and PC levels. Serum liver function tests in hiperthyroid rats before and after ALA treatment were not changed.
Conclusion: Our results indicate that ALA
treatment was effective in the improvement of changes in prooxidant-antioxidant
balance, and may be useful as supportive
agent for the treatment of hypertyroidism.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Clinical Sciences
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Adile Merve Baki
This is me
0000-0002-0512-5852
Türkiye
Abdurrahman Fatih Aydın
This is me
0000-0002-2595-0833
Türkiye
Pervin Vural
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0000-0001-6462-7388
Türkiye
Semra Doğru-abbasoğlu
This is me
0000-0003-3467-9763
Türkiye
Müjdat Uysal
This is me
0000-0002-8802-8766
Türkiye
Publication Date
November 30, 2018
Submission Date
September 10, 2018
Acceptance Date
November 26, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 3 Number: 3