The Beneficial Effect of Brazilian Propolis for Liver Damage through Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress.
Biol Pharm Bull
; 47(7): 1265-1274, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
There is evidence that propolis exhibits anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant properties. We assessed the potential beneficial effects of Brazilian propolis on liver injury in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Our findings demonstrate that Brazilian propolis suppresses inflammation and fibrosis in the liver of mice with NAFLD by inhibiting the expression of genes involved in endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. Additionally, Brazilian propolis also suppressed the expression of ER stress-related genes in HepG2 cells treated with an excess of free fatty acids, leading to cell apoptosis. A deeper analysis revealed that kaempferol, one of the components present in Brazilian propolis, induces cell proliferation through the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) pathway and protects against oxidative stress. In conclusion, Brazilian propolis exhibits hepatoprotective properties against oxidative stress by inhibiting ER stress in NAFLD-induced model mice.
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Assunto principal:
Própole
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Apoptose
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Estresse Oxidativo
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Estresse do Retículo Endoplasmático
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Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica
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Animals
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Humans
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Male
País como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article