Effect of Methylsulfonylmethane Pretreatment on Aceta-minophen Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats

Authors

  • Amir Mohammadi-Nei Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
  • Hafez Mirzanejad-asl Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
  • Keyvan Amirshahrokhi Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
  • Mir Mehdi Chinifroush Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
  • Mohammad Yosefi Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
  • Sadollah Mohammadi Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
  • Shahab Bohlooli Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
Abstract:

Objective(s): Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a sulfur-containing compound found in a wide range of human foods including fruits, vegetables, grains and beverages. In this study the effect of MSM pretreatment on acetaminophen induced liver damage was investigated. Materials and Methods: Male Sprague Dawley rats were pretreated with 100 mg/kg MSM for one week. On day seven rats were received acetaminophen (850 mg/kg, intraperitoneal). Twenty-four hours later, blood samples were taken to determine serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT). Tissue samples of liver were also taken for the determination of the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA); total glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity together with histopathological observations. Results:High dose of acetaminophen administration caused a significant decrease in the GSH level of the liver tissue, which was accompanied with a decrease in SOD activity and increases in tissue MDA level and MPO activity. Serum ALT, AST levels were also found elevated in the acetaminophen-treated group. Pretreatment with MSM for one week was significantly attenuated all of these biochemical indices. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that MSM pretreatment could alleviate hepatic injury induced by acetaminophen intoxication, may be through its sulfur donating and antioxidant effects.

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volume 16  issue 8

pages  896- 900

publication date 2013-08-01

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