Protective effects of tanshinone I against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in mice

Document Type : Short Communication

Authors

1 Department of Pharmacy, The First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University & Yichang Central People’s Hospital, Yichang 443003, P.R. China

2 School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China

3 Department of Nephrology, The First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University & Yichang Central People’s Hospital, Yichang 443003, P.R. China

Abstract

Objective(s): Cisplatin (CDDP) is a highly effective chemotherapeutic agent, but its clinical application has been limited by nephrotoxicity. Tanshinone Ⅰ (T-I), a phenanthrenequinone compound extracted from the Chinese herb Danshen, has been used to improve circulation and treat cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effect of T-I on CDDP-induced nephrotoxicity in mice.
Materials and Methods: The BALB/c mouse models of nephrotoxicity were established by a single intraperitoneal injection of 20 mg/kg CDDP on the first day of the experiment. Three hours prior to CDDP administration, the mice were dosed with 10 mg/kg and 30 mg/kg T-I for 3 consecutive days intraperitoneally to explore nephroprotection of T-I.
Results: Treatment with T-I significantly reduced blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels in serum observed in CDDP-administered mice, especially at a dose of 30 mg/kg. T-I at 30 mg/kg significantly decreased malondialdehyde levels and increased glutathione levels and the enzymatic activity of catalase in kidney tissue compared to CDDP. Additionally, T-I (30 mg/kg) significantly reversed the CDDP-decreased expression level of superoxide dismutase 2 protein in renal tissue. Histopathological evaluation of the kidneys further confirmed the protective effect of T-I. 
Conclusion: The findings of this study demonstrate that T-I can protect against CDDP-induced nephrotoxicity through suppression of oxidative stress. 

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Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences
Volume 25, Issue 3
March 2022
Pages 414-418

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