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Ameliorative role of diallyl disulfide against glycerol-induced nephrotoxicity in rats
Ashwani Kumar Sharma1, Anmoldeep Kaur1, Japneet Kaur1, Gurpreet Kaur1, Apporva Chawla1, Mannan Khanna1, Harmanpreet Kaur1, Harnoor Kaur2, Tajpreet Kaur2, Amrit Pal Singh1
1 Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India
2 Department of Pharmacology, Khalsa College of Pharmacy, Amritsar, Punjab, India
Correspondence Address:
Amrit Pal Singh,
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, Punjab.
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.JPBS_177_20
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Introduction: This study investigated the role of diallyl disulfide (DADS) against glycerol-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Moreover, the role of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-γ (PPAR-γ) in DADS-mediated renoprotection has been explored. Materials and Methods: Male Wistar albino rats were challenged with glycerol (50% w/v, 8 mL/kg intramuscular) to induce nephrotoxicity. Kidney injury was quantified by measuring serum creatinine, creatinine clearance, urea, potassium, fractional excretion of sodium, and microproteinuria in rats. Renal oxidative stress was measured in terms of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, superoxide anion generation, and reduced glutathione levels. Hematoxylin–eosin (H&E) and periodic acid Schiff staining of renal samples was done to show histological changes. Glycerol-induced muscle damage was quantified by assaying creatine kinase (CK) levels in rat serum. Results: Administration of glycerol resulted in muscle damage as reflected by significant rise in CK levels in rats. Glycerol intoxication led kidney damage was reflected by significant change in renal biochemical parameters, renal oxidative stress and histological changes in rat kidneys. Administration of DADS attenuated glycerol-induced renal damage. Notably, pretreatment with bisphenol A diglycidyl ether, a PPAR-γ antagonist, abolished DADS renoprotection in rats. Conclusion: We conclude that DADS affords protection against glycerol-induced renal damage in rats. Moreover, PPAR-γ plays a key role in DADS-mediated renoprotective effect. |
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