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Investigating the Effect of Parasites (Toxoplasma Gondii Rh Strain, Leishmania Major (Mrho/Ir/75/Er), and Hydatid Cyst) Antigens on Alzheimer's Disease: An in Vivo Evaluation Publisher Pubmed



Barati N1 ; Shojaeian A1 ; Ramezani M2 ; Kalhori F3 ; Yavari Bazl MS4 ; Zafari S5 ; Asl SS2 ; Motavallihaghi S6
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Source: Experimental Neurology Published:2024


Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effects of parasite antigens on Alzheimer's symptoms in animal model. Alzheimer's model was induced in Wistar rats using Amyloid-beta peptide, and treated with parasite crude antigens from T. gondii RH strain, L. major (MRHO/IR/75/ER), and HC. Spectrophotometry and real-time PCR were used to evaluate the oxidative stress levels, antioxidant enzyme activity, and gene expression of NLRP3, IL-8, IL-1β, and Caspase-1. Histological assays were performed to investigate structural changes in the hippocampus. Apoptosis was analyzed using an Annexin V Apoptosis by Flow cytometer. The levels of total oxidant, antioxidant, and SOD increased in the Alzheimer's group compared with the control group, but these factors were lower in the L. major group. The apoptosis in the treated groups was lower compared to the Alzheimer's group. IL-8 expression was significantly higher in all Alzheimer's groups, but decreased in the HC and L. major treated group compared to Alzheimer's. IL-1β and Caspase-1 expression were similarly increased in all groups compared with the control group, but decreased in the antigen-treated groups compared with Alzheimer's. NLRP3 expression was increased in all groups compared with the control group, with lower expression in HC group, but significantly decreased in L. major group compared with Alzheimer's. In histological results, only L. major group could play a therapeutic role in pathological damage of the hippocampus. The results showed that parasite antigens, specifically L. major antigens, may have neuroprotective effects that reduce oxidative stress, apoptosis, and histopathological changes in response to AD in animal model. © 2024 Elsevier Inc.
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