Protective Effect of Minocycline on Bax and Bcl-2 Gene Expression, Histological Damages and Oxidative Stress Induced by Ovarian Torsion in Adult Rats.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Minocycline is a widely used bacteriostatic antibiotic with various functions. The aim of this study was to investigate impact of apoptotic genes in ovary of the torsion/detorsion treated rat model by minocycline.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This experimental study was performed in 32 female Wistar rats classified in four groups, including: i. sham, ii. TD: torsion/detorsion group received normal saline, iii. TDM: torsion/detorsion group treated with 40 mg/kg Minocycline, and iv. MC: healthy group received 40 mg/kg Minocycline. After treatment period (7 days), histoplogical parameters, oxidative stress markers and hormone profile of serum as well as the expression of Bax and Bcl-2 genes were measured in the ovary of rats.

RESULTS:

Levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPX) and estrogen were decreased in the TD group and significantly increased in the treated groups (P=0.001). Levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and testosterone were increased in the TD group and decreased in the treated groups (P=0.001). Expression level of Bax was elevated in the TD group, while it was attenuated in the treated groups (P=0.001). Expression level of Bcl-2 was significantly increased in treated groups (P=0.001).

CONCLUSION:

Minocycline can repair oxidative damage in ovarian tissue and regulate apoptotic-related gene expressions.

• Authors: Mohammad Khaje Roshanaee, Seyed Hosein Abtahi-Eivary, Majid Shokoohi, Masoumeh Fani, Azamsadat Mahmoudian, Maryam Moghimian
• Journal: International journal of fertility & sterility (Int J Fertil Steril) Vol. 16 Issue 1 Pg. 30-35 (Jan 2022) ISSN: 2008-076X [Print] Iran
• PMID: 35103429 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
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