Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Science Communicator Platform

Stay connected! Follow us on X network (Twitter):
Share this content! On (X network) By
Plasma Concentration of Taurine Changes Following Acetaminophen Overdose in Male Patients During Hospitalization Publisher



Sattari M1, 2 ; Ostadi A1, 3 ; Hassani S4, 5 ; Mazloumi Z6 ; Noshad H7 ; Mirnia K8 ; Maghsoudi AS4, 5
Authors
Show Affiliations
Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Internal Medicine, Sina Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  4. 4. Toxicology and Diseases Group (TDG), Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
  7. 7. Department of Nephrology, Sina Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  8. 8. Department of Neonatology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Published:2021


Abstract

Changes in plasma concentration of taurine during hospitalization of acetaminophen poisoned patients have not been studied. Hepatotoxicity is a common consequence of acetaminophen overdose that may lead to acute liver failure. Numerous biomarkers for drug-induced liver injury have been explored. All biomarkers are usually obtainable 48 h following acetaminophen overdose. We have already introduced taurine as a non-specific early biomarker of acetaminophen overdose. This study aimed to follow up changes in plasma concentration of taurine during the first three days of acetaminophen overdose. Sixty-four male patients suffering from acetaminophen overdose were selected for the study. Four blood samples were taken from the patients every 12 h. Sixty blood samples were also taken from sixty healthy humans. The plasma concentration of taurine in both groups was analyzed an already developed HPLC method. Analysis of regression showed a significant correlation between means of plasma concentrations of taurine and acetaminophen, aspartate aminotransferase, Alanine aminotransferase, glutathione peroxidase, and prothrombin time during hospitalization. The high plasma concentration of taurine, 6 h or more after acetaminophen overdose, could be a useful early indicator of liver damage. © 2021, Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. All rights reserved.
Related Docs
1. Effect of Taurine on Attenuating Chemotherapy-Induced Adverse Effects in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics (2015)