Empaglifozin ameliorates liver fbrosis in NASH rat model via targeting hepatic NF‑κB/SOX9/OPN signaling and osteocalcin level

Faculty Pharmacy Year: 2023
Type of Publication: ZU Hosted Pages:
Authors:
Journal: Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology Springer nature Volume:
Keywords : Empaglifozin ameliorates liver fbrosis in NASH , model    
Abstract:
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) may be associated with tissue fibrotic changes and can be treated via different therapeutic tools which may however either initiate weak or long-term side effects that minimize its use. Empagliflozin (EMPA) is an oral anti-diabetic drug which has characteristic effects during hepatic steatosis regarding lipid accumulation and insulin resistance. In this study, we aimed to investigate an additional mechanism through which EMPA can exert and potentiate its anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects in NASH rat model. Male Wistar albino rats fed on high fat diet (HFD) and 20% fructose in drinking water for 18 weeks and received EMPA (30 mg/kg/day, orally) starting from week 11. Body and liver weights, homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), lipid profile, liver function tests, other biochemical and histological parameters were determined. HFD joined with fructose intake significantly increased body and liver weights, HOMA-IR value, hepatic inflammatory and fibrotic markers, liver transaminases, hepatic expression of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), sex determining region Y box 9 (SOX 9), and osteopontin (OPN) with significant decrease in hepatic osteocalcin (OCN). Intense hepatic lesions with severe microsteatosis and deposition of collagen fibers were clearly observed. Effectively, EMPA restored the normal liver functions, downregulated hepatic inflammatory cytokines, NF-κB, SOX 9, OPN, and increased OCN level. These results highlight another pathway illustrated the anti-fibrotic effects of EMPA against liver fibrosis probably through downregulation of NF-κB/SOX 9/OPN signaling along with upregulation of hepatic OCN which may potentiate the valuable anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects of EMPA.
   
     
 
       

Author Related Publications

  • Yasmin Kasem Mahmoud, "RIVAROXABAN IMPROVES MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA REPERFUSION INJURY COMPLICATIONS IN OBESE RATS", International Journal Of Pharmaceutical Sciences And Research, 2015 More
  • Yasmin Kasem Mahmoud, "Policosanol ameliorates renal inflammation and pyroptosis in hypercholesterolemic rabbits via modulation of HMGB1/PI3K/mTOR/NLRP3/Caspase-1 pathway", Elsevier Ltd., 2022 More
  • Yasmin Kasem Mahmoud, "10-Dehydrogingerdione Attenuates Tramadol-Induced Nephrotoxicity by Modulating Renal Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Apoptosis in Experimental Rats: Role of HO-1 Activation and TLR4/NF-κB/ERK Inhibition", MDPI, 2022 More
  • Yasmin Kasem Mahmoud, "Secukinumab and Black Garlic Downregulate OPG/RANK/RANKL Axis and Devitalize Myocardial Interstitial Fibrosis Induced by Sunitinib in Experimental Rats", MDPI, 2023 More
  • Yasmin Kasem Mahmoud, "Infliximab ameliorates tumor necrosis factor-alpha exacerbated renal insulin resistance induced in rats by regulating insulin signaling pathway", Elsevier B.V, 2020 More

Department Related Publications

  • Abdeltawab Mohamed Bahgat , "دراسة تكميلية عن بعض ديدان التريماتودا من اسماك الماء العذب", لايوجد, 1900 More
  • Abdeltawab Mohamed Bahgat , "التاثير المتبادل بين البلهارسيا والسسستيسركس فاشيولارز فى الجرزان البيضاء", لايوجد, 1900 More
  • Mostafa Selem Aboelfotoh, "- Evaluation of Zygomatic Arch Reconstruction using Dexon Mesh and Autogenic Particulate Cancellous Bone and Marrow Graft in Dogs (2004) ", لايوجد, 1900 More
  • Abdallah Alsayed Morssy, "الكشف عن الاجسام المضادة فى الارانب وخنزير غانا المعدية تجريبيا بالديدان الكبدية", لايوجد, 1900 More
  • Abdelmoneim Ahmed Ali Muhmmed, "Nifedipine versus isradipine as antiatherogenic modalities in cholesterol fed rabbits", Zagazig Med.Assoc. J. Vol. 7. No. 1, 1994 More
Tweet