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Aqueous Coriandrum sativum L. extract promotes neuroprotection against motor changes and oxidative damage in rat progeny after maternal exposure to methylmercury.

Authors :
Rodrigues KE
de Oliveira FR
Barbosa BRC
Paraense RSO
Bannwart CM
Pinheiro BG
Botelho AS
Muto NA
do Amarante CB
Hamoy M
Macchi BM
Maia CDSF
do Prado AF
do Nascimento JLM
Source :
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association [Food Chem Toxicol] 2019 Nov; Vol. 133, pp. 110755. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Aug 10.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effects of Coriandrum sativum aqueous extract (CSAE) on the rat progeny of mothers exposed to methylmercury (MeHg). The presence of bioactive compounds and CSAE's antioxidant capacity been evaluated, and the offspring were assessed for their total mercury levels, motor behavioral parameters and oxidative stress in the cerebellum. The analysis of the bioactive compounds revealed significant amounts of polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins, as well as a variety of minerals. A DPPH test showed the CSAE had important antioxidant activity. The MeHg + CSAE group performed significantly better spontaneous locomotor activity, palmar grip strength, balance, and motor coordination in behavioral tests compared the MeHg group, as well as in the parameters of oxidative stress, with similar results to those of the control group. The MeHg + CSAE group also had significantly reduced mercury levels in comparison to the MeHg group. Based on the behavioral tests, which detected large locomotor, balance, and coordination improvements, as well as a reduction in oxidative stress, we conclude that CSAE had positive functional results in the offspring of rats exposed to MeHg.<br /> (Copyright © 2019. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1873-6351
Volume :
133
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31408720
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2019.110755