Başer Ömer Faruk, Karapehlivan Mahmut, Kükürt Abdulsamed, Uysal Ayfer Yıldız, Kafkas Esra, Dağ Serpil
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey.
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey.
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2025 Jun 27. doi: 10.1007/s12011-025-04725-8.
In our study, the potential protective effects of boric acid (BA) against ovarian damage induced by 3-nitropropionic acid (3-NPA) were investigated. In an experiment conducted on female Wistar rats, the animals were divided into groups receiving control, 3-NPA, 3-NPA + BA, and BA only. 3-NPA triggers oxidative stress in the body by inducing excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to cellular damage and apoptosis. Experimental results showed that oxidative stress markers (MDA, GSH, and GSH-Px) increased in the group treated with 3-NPA, along with elevated inflammatory and apoptotic indicators (TNF-α, IL-6, NF-κB, caspase 3, and 9). Moreover, significant histopathological findings such as degeneration, necrosis, and oocyte loss in follicles were observed. Boric acid application significantly reduced these adverse effects, enhancing antioxidant defense and providing protective effects on ovarian tissue. In conclusion, it was observed that BA's antioxidant and anti-apoptotic properties exhibited protective potential against 3-NPA-related ovarian damage, with a positive impact on reproductive health. The study suggests that BA might be used as a supportive agent in diseases of the female reproductive system.
在我们的研究中,调查了硼酸(BA)对3-硝基丙酸(3-NPA)诱导的卵巢损伤的潜在保护作用。在一项针对雌性Wistar大鼠进行的实验中,将动物分为接受对照、3-NPA、3-NPA + BA和仅BA的组。3-NPA通过诱导活性氧(ROS)的过度产生引发体内氧化应激,导致细胞损伤和凋亡。实验结果表明,在3-NPA处理组中,氧化应激标志物(丙二醛、谷胱甘肽和谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶)增加,同时炎症和凋亡指标(肿瘤坏死因子-α、白细胞介素-6、核因子-κB、半胱天冬酶3和9)升高。此外,观察到显著的组织病理学结果,如卵泡中的变性、坏死和卵母细胞丢失。硼酸的应用显著降低了这些不良反应,增强了抗氧化防御并对卵巢组织提供了保护作用。总之,观察到BA的抗氧化和抗凋亡特性对3-NPA相关的卵巢损伤具有保护潜力,对生殖健康有积极影响。该研究表明,BA可能用作女性生殖系统疾病的辅助剂。
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