Effects of Aroclor 1254 on femoral bone metabolism in adult male Wistar rats

Ramajayam, G; Sridhar, M; Karthikeyan, S; Lavanya, R; Veni, S; Vignesh, RC; Ilangovan, R; Djody, SS; Gopalakrishnan, V; Arunakaran, J; Srinivasan, N

HERO ID

199867

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2007

Language

English

PMID

17889981

HERO ID 199867
In Press No
Year 2007
Title Effects of Aroclor 1254 on femoral bone metabolism in adult male Wistar rats
Authors Ramajayam, G; Sridhar, M; Karthikeyan, S; Lavanya, R; Veni, S; Vignesh, RC; Ilangovan, R; Djody, SS; Gopalakrishnan, V; Arunakaran, J; Srinivasan, N
Journal Toxicology
Volume 241
Issue 3
Page Numbers 99-105
Abstract Environmental pollutants that disrupt endocrine system might also affect the modeling and remodeling of bone. Environmental factors, irrespective of age and sex contribute for the development of secondary osteoporosis. Polychlorinated biphenyls have adverse effects on various organs including bone. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of PCB (Aroclor 1254) on femur bone and the ameliorative role of vitamin C or E. In this regard, four groups of adult male albino rats were used as control, PCB (2mg/kgb.wt.), PCB+vitamin C (100mg/kgb.wt.) and PCB+vitamin E (50mg/kgb.wt.). The bone formation markers (ALP, Collagen), bone resorption marker (TRAP), antioxidant enzymes (SOD, GPX and GST) and lipid peroxidation in the femur were studied. Aroclor 1254 treatment decreased the ALP activity and collagen, but increased the TRAP activity and lipid peroxidation. While it decreased the SOD and GPX activity, GST was unaltered. Interestingly, simultaneous administration of vitamin C or E prevented the adverse effects of Aroclor 1254 in the femur. In conclusion, the present investigation suggests that Aroclor 1254 induced oxidative stress affects femoral bone metabolism. However, vitamin C or vitamin E protected the femur from the oxidative stress.
Doi 10.1016/j.tox.2007.08.086
Pmid 17889981
Wosid WOS:000251105400001
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Language Text English
Keyword PCB (Aroclor 1254); Antioxidants enzymes; Vitamin C; Vitamin E; Femur; Bone remodeling
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