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REPRODUCTIVE TOXICOLOGY
卷 96, 期 -, 页码 165-174出版社
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2020.06.015
关键词
Cisplatin-induced testicular toxicity; Tadalafil; Nrf2/HO-1; Heme oxygenase-1; Zinc protoporphyrin; Oxidative stress; Apoptosis
资金
- Deanship of Scientific Research at Najran University [NU/MID/16/093]
Male reproductive toxicity is a well-known adverse effect of cisplatin (CIS), an important antineoplastic agent used to control several types of cancers. Tadalafil (TDF), is a long-acting phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor commonly used as treatment for erectile dysfunction. The aim of this work was to study the possible protective effect of TDF against CIS-induced testicular toxicity in rats and the possible involvement of Nrf2/HO-1 pathway, which demonstrates antioxidant and inflammatory activities utilizing zinc protoporphyrin-IX (ZnPP) as HO-1 inhibitor. Results revealed that TDF attenuated the CIS-induced disturbances in sperm count and activities, normalized the serum testosterone level, improved the CIS-induced changes in epididymal and testicular weights and restored the normal structure of testicular tissues. In addition, TDF upregulated the gene expression levels of Nrf2 and HO-1 and the activity of HO-1 whereas, it reduced the CIS-induced changes in testicular oxidative stress markers and the levels of inflammatory mediators (TNF-alpha and iNOS). Furthermore, TDF antagonized the CIS-induced increase in testicular gene expression of apoptotic markers caspase-3 and Bax, and the decrease in Bcl-2. However, ZnPP co-administration significantly attenuated all TDF-mediated improvements in CIS-induced testicular toxicity, biochemical changes, and apoptosis. In conclusion, TDF exerts a protective effect against CIS-induced reproductive toxicity in males, through different mechanisms, besides its inhibitory action to PDE5, possibly mediated by the upregulation of Nrf2/HO-1, along with its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic effects. Hence, the use of TDF represents a promising therapeutic approach to protect the male reproductive system from the harmful toxic effects of CIS.
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