Research Article

Crocin Protects Mice Pancreatic Islets from Oxidative Stress Induced by Methylglyoxal and Increases Insulin Secretion

Volume: 25 Number: 3 December 30, 2023
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Crocin Protects Mice Pancreatic Islets from Oxidative Stress Induced by Methylglyoxal and Increases Insulin Secretion

Abstract

Aim: Islets of Langerhans are more sensitive to oxidative damage because of their low antioxidant capacity. In diabetes, methylglyoxal (MG) accumulates in the pancreas. The present study examined the effect of crocin on oxidative stress induced by MG in isolated Langerhans islets from male mice. Material and Methods: Twenty-four male mice weighing 20 to 25 g were prepared. The isolated Langerhans islets were transferred to the culture medium. Oxidative stress was induced through MG administration for 30 min, and then 10, 20, 30, and 40 μM of crocin was used for 2 h. Samples were divided into seven groups with 2.8, 5.6, and 16.7 mM glucose concentrations: control, MG 300 μM, MG+glibenclamide 10 μM, and MG+crocin in four doses of 10, 20, 30, and 40 μM. At the end, the islet’s insulin, antioxidant levels, and lipid peroxidation were assessed by ELISA and calorimetry methods. Results: Increased levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) in MG groups significantly decreased in 2.8 (p=0.008), 5.6 (p=0.004), and 16.7 (p˂0.001) mM glucose concentrations, with administration of 30 and 40 μM crocin. Total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was reduced in MG groups (p˂0.001) and significantly restored in all crocin-treated groups in 2.8, 5.6, and 16.7 mM glucose concentrations. Also, a significant decrease in insulin secretion and content was observed in MG groups of all three glucose concentrations (p˂0.001). Crocin at high doses improved these alterations. Conclusion: MG caused oxidative damage and reduced insulin secretion in isolated islets. Crocin improved the antioxidant defense system, diminished MDA, and increased insulin secretion.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

October 9, 2023

Publication Date

December 30, 2023

Submission Date

April 24, 2023

Acceptance Date

September 6, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 25 Number: 3

APA
Radmehr, V., Ahangarpour, A., Haroonı, E., & Noeı Razlıqı, R. (2023). Crocin Protects Mice Pancreatic Islets from Oxidative Stress Induced by Methylglyoxal and Increases Insulin Secretion. Duzce Medical Journal, 25(3), 218-224. https://doi.org/10.18678/dtfd.1286026
AMA
1.Radmehr V, Ahangarpour A, Haroonı E, Noeı Razlıqı R. Crocin Protects Mice Pancreatic Islets from Oxidative Stress Induced by Methylglyoxal and Increases Insulin Secretion. Duzce Med J. 2023;25(3):218-224. doi:10.18678/dtfd.1286026
Chicago
Radmehr, Vahid, Akram Ahangarpour, Elnaz Haroonı, and Reza Noeı Razlıqı. 2023. “Crocin Protects Mice Pancreatic Islets from Oxidative Stress Induced by Methylglyoxal and Increases Insulin Secretion”. Duzce Medical Journal 25 (3): 218-24. https://doi.org/10.18678/dtfd.1286026.
EndNote
Radmehr V, Ahangarpour A, Haroonı E, Noeı Razlıqı R (December 1, 2023) Crocin Protects Mice Pancreatic Islets from Oxidative Stress Induced by Methylglyoxal and Increases Insulin Secretion. Duzce Medical Journal 25 3 218–224.
IEEE
[1]V. Radmehr, A. Ahangarpour, E. Haroonı, and R. Noeı Razlıqı, “Crocin Protects Mice Pancreatic Islets from Oxidative Stress Induced by Methylglyoxal and Increases Insulin Secretion”, Duzce Med J, vol. 25, no. 3, pp. 218–224, Dec. 2023, doi: 10.18678/dtfd.1286026.
ISNAD
Radmehr, Vahid - Ahangarpour, Akram - Haroonı, Elnaz - Noeı Razlıqı, Reza. “Crocin Protects Mice Pancreatic Islets from Oxidative Stress Induced by Methylglyoxal and Increases Insulin Secretion”. Duzce Medical Journal 25/3 (December 1, 2023): 218-224. https://doi.org/10.18678/dtfd.1286026.
JAMA
1.Radmehr V, Ahangarpour A, Haroonı E, Noeı Razlıqı R. Crocin Protects Mice Pancreatic Islets from Oxidative Stress Induced by Methylglyoxal and Increases Insulin Secretion. Duzce Med J. 2023;25:218–224.
MLA
Radmehr, Vahid, et al. “Crocin Protects Mice Pancreatic Islets from Oxidative Stress Induced by Methylglyoxal and Increases Insulin Secretion”. Duzce Medical Journal, vol. 25, no. 3, Dec. 2023, pp. 218-24, doi:10.18678/dtfd.1286026.
Vancouver
1.Vahid Radmehr, Akram Ahangarpour, Elnaz Haroonı, Reza Noeı Razlıqı. Crocin Protects Mice Pancreatic Islets from Oxidative Stress Induced by Methylglyoxal and Increases Insulin Secretion. Duzce Med J. 2023 Dec. 1;25(3):218-24. doi:10.18678/dtfd.1286026