In an animal model of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity, oxytocin significantly decreased NADPH oxidase gene expression.
In plain wordsIn an animal model of cisplatin kidney injury, oxytocin lowered activity of the NADPH oxidase gene.
- Peptide
- Oxytocin
- Outcome
- DecreaseNADPH oxidase gene expression
- Study
n: not reported in source
Cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity- Outcome group
- Oxidative stress · Kidney and urinary
- Studied dose
- Dose not stated
Source sentences
Administration of OT significantly decreased the gene expression of both NADPH oxidase and P38 MAPK, nitric oxide (NO), myloperoxidase (MPO), and TBARS, furthermore it increased the renal tissue levels of antioxidants; reduced glutathione (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD).
1 context sentence(design, population, supporting numbers)
We mainly aimed to study the protective effect of oxytocin (OT) on CP-induced nephrotoxicity whereas; it was previously shown to have anti-inflammatory effects in different inflammation models.