Evaluation of Antioxidant Potential of Noni (Morinda citrifolia
L.) Fruit Juice against 3-Methyl-4-nitrophenol (PNMC)-Induced
Acute Nephrotoxicity in Rats
1Department
of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, 34500, Turkiye; 2Department
of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, 34500, Turkiye; 3Department
of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa,
Istanbul, 34500, Turkiye; 4Department of Biology, Faculty
of Science, Istanbul University, Istanbul, 34134, Turkiye; 5Department
of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul
University, Istanbul, 34093, Turkiye; 6Department
of Central Biochemistry Laboratory, Izmir Faculty of Medicine,
University of Health Science, Izmir, 35210, Turkiye;
7Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Sciences,
Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Gelisim University, Istanbul,
34310, Turkiye
*Corresponding author:
fyigit@iuc.edu.tr
Abstract
The 3-methyl-4-nitrophenol
(PNMC), found in pesticides and diesel exhaust particles (DEP), increases
oxidative stress and induces tissue injury, while Noni (Morinda
citrifolia L) is known for its
antioxidant and anti-apoptotic properties. This study aimed to
investigate the potential benefits of Noni juice on PNMC-induced nephrotoxicity
in rats. A total of 56 adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomlydivided into eight groups (n=7 each). These groups included: Control
(PBS+0.05% Tween 80 S/C), Noni (2 ml Noni juice per rat), 1 mg/kg PNMC, 10 mg/kg
PNMC, 100 mg/kg PNMC, Noni+1 mg/kg PNMC, Noni+10 mg/kg PNMC and Noni+100 mg/kg
PNMC. Noni juice was given @ 2ml per rat through oral gavage, while PNMC was
given through S/C injections. Treatments were given daily for five days. Then
the rats were euthanized and blood samples were collected for serum biochemical
analysis and assessing oxidative stress status. Kidneys were processed for
histopathological and ultrastructural analyses and immunohistochemical
demonstration of iNOS, eNOS, NGAL, active caspase-3 expressions and apoptotic
index. The iNOS protein level was also assessed by ELISA. Results showed
dose-dependent increasing degenerative changes in the kidneys with 1, 10 and 100
mg/kg of PNMC. The severity of these lesions was reduced in Noni+PNMC treatment
groups. Mitochondrial damage occurred with 100mg/kg PNMC. A significant
dose-dependent increase was recorded in iNOS, eNOS, NGAL and active caspase-3
expressions and apoptotic index in the kidneys with PNMC, while these parameters
were decreased with Noni juice administration. Oxidative stress was highest with
100 mg/kg PNMC and decreased in Noni+PNMC groups. In conclusion, Noni juice
efficiently attenuated PNMC-induced acute renal toxicity; however, its efficacy
against PNMC induced chronic toxic effects need to be investigated.
To Cite This Article:
Yigit F, Esener OBB, Tunali MB, Aktas A, Sari AB, Ozturk GY, Gurevin EG,
Solakoglu S, Basok BI, Ozdemir I, Bozkurt HH and Armutak EI, 2024. Evaluation of
antioxidant potential of noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) fruit juice against
3-Methyl-4-nitrophenol (PNMC)-induced acute nephrotoxicity in rats. Pak Vet J,
44(2): 526-534. http://dx.doi.org/10.29261/pakvetj/2024.191