Taurine is suggested to be a potential candidate to ameliorate cyclophosphamide induced cardiorenal toxicity. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Cardiorenal protective effect of taurine against cyclophosphamide-induced toxicity in albino rats.
Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2015 Jul 18:1-9. Epub 2015 Jul 18. PMID: 26695545
Khaled A Alhumaidha
Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a cytotoxic alkylating agent used in the treatment of malignant diseases and autoimmune disorders. Its clinical use is limited to its marked cardiorenal toxicity. The present study aimed to investigate the possible protective role of taurine (Tau; 200 mg·kg(-1) per day, i.p.) on CP-induced cardiorenal toxicity. CP (200 mg·kg(-1)) was administered as a single intraperitoneal injection whereas; Tau was administered for 3 weeks on a daily basis. The results showed that CP produced an elevation in serum activities of creatine kinase, creatine kinaseisoenzyme, lactate dehydrogenase, creatinine as well as blood urea nitrogen. CP also induced an elevation in the oxidative stress markers viz. elevation in the serum lipid peroxides level (measured as malondialdehyde; MDA) and reduction in reduced glutathione level and superoxide dismutase activityin both heart and renal tissue. On the other hand, administration of Tau attenuated the CP-evoked disturbances in the above mentioned parameters. In addition, CP exhibited electrocardiographic (ECG) changes, which were significantly reversed by Tau treatment. Finally, the histopathological examination emphasized the obtained results. In conclusion, Tau is suggested to be a potential candidate to ameliorate CP-induced cardiorenal toxicity that may be related to its antioxidant activity.