Protective effect of naringenin against lead-induced oxidative stress in rats

Biol Trace Elem Res. 2012 Jun;146(3):354-9. doi: 10.1007/s12011-011-9268-6. Epub 2011 Nov 23.

Abstract

Oxidative stress is thought to be involved in lead-induced toxicity. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible protective role of naringenin on lead-induced oxidative stress in the liver and kidney of rats. In the present investigation, lead acetate (500 mg Pb/L) was administered orally for 8 weeks to induce hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. The levels of hepatic and renal markers such as alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, urea, uric acid, and creatinine were significantly (P < 0.05) increased following lead acetate administration. Lead-induced oxidative stress in liver and kidney tissue was indicated by a significant (P < 0.05) increase in the level of maleic dialdehyde and decreased levels of reduced glutathione, superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase. Naringenin markedly attenuated lead-induced biochemical alterations in serum, liver, and kidney tissues (P < 0.05). The present study suggests that naringenin shows antioxidant activity and plays a protective role against lead-induced oxidative damage in the liver and kidney of rats.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antioxidants / administration & dosage
  • Antioxidants / pharmacology*
  • Biomarkers / analysis
  • Flavanones / administration & dosage
  • Flavanones / pharmacology*
  • Kidney / chemistry
  • Kidney / enzymology
  • Kidney / metabolism
  • Liver / chemistry
  • Liver / enzymology
  • Liver / metabolism
  • Male
  • Organometallic Compounds / administration & dosage
  • Organometallic Compounds / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Organometallic Compounds / toxicity
  • Oxidative Stress / drug effects*
  • Rats
  • Rats, Sprague-Dawley

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Biomarkers
  • Flavanones
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • naringenin
  • lead acetate