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Title: Taurine Ameliorates Renal Oxidative Damage and Thyroid Dysfunction in Rats Chronically Exposed to Fluoride
Authors: Adedara, Isaac A.
Ojuade, Temini Jesu D.
Olabiyi, Bolanle F.
Idris, Umar F.
Onibiyo, Esther M.
Ajeigbe, Olufunke F.
Farombi, Ebenezer O.
Keywords: Fluoride
Taurine
Renal toxicity
Thyroid hormones
Rats
Issue Date: 26-Jun-2016
Publisher: Springer Link : Biological Trace Element Research volume
Citation: Adedara, I.A., Ojuade, T.J.D., Olabiyi, B.F. et al. Taurine Ameliorates Renal Oxidative Damage and Thyroid Dysfunction in Rats Chronically Exposed to Fluoride. Biol Trace Elem Res 175, 388–395 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-016-0784-2
Abstract: Excessive exposure to fluoride poses several detrimental effects to human health particularly the kidney which is a major organ involved in its elimination from the body. The influence of taurine on fluoride-induced renal toxicity was investigated in a co-exposure paradigm for 45 days using five groups of eight rats each. Group I rats received normal drinking water alone, group II rats were exposed to sodium fluoride (NaF) in drinking water at 15 mg/L alone, group III received taurine alone at a dose of 200 mg/kg group IV rats were co-administered with NaF and taurine (100 mg/kg), while group V rats were co-administered with NaF and taurine (200 mg/kg). Administration of taurine significantly reversed the fluoride-mediated decrease in absolute weight and organo-somatic index of the kidney in the exposed rats. Taurine significantly prevented fluoride-induced elevation in plasma urea and creatinine levels in the exposed rats. Moreover, taurine restored fluoride-mediated decrease in the circulatory concentrations of triiodothyronine, thyroxine, and the ratio of triiodothyronine to thyroxine. Taurine ameliorated fluoride-mediated decrease in renal antioxidant status by significantly enhancing the antioxidant enzyme activities as well as glutathione level in the exposed rats. Additionally, taurine inhibited fluoride-induced renal oxidative damage by markedly decreasing the hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde levels as well as improved the kidney architecture in the treated rats. Collectively, taurine protected against fluoride-induced renal toxicity via enhancement of thyroid gland function, renal antioxidant status, and histology in rats.
Description: Staff Publication
URI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-016-0784-2
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