| خلاصه مقاله | Introduction: Various mechanisms are involved in vincristine neuropathy (including activation of oxidative stress, inflammation, etc.). Honey's antioxidant-rich composition and ketotifen's anti-inflammatory effects could potentially improve the performance of the nervous system.
This study sought to explore the potential of honey and ketotifen to prevent neuropathic pain induced by vincristine in mice.
Materials and methods:
Eighty-one male mice, weighing between 25 and 35 grams, were randomly divided into nine groups (saline, vincristine, honey 5, 10, 20 mg/kg, IP; ketotifen 2, 4, 8 mg/kg, IP; and honey 5mg/kg plus ketotifen 2mg/kg, IP) and treated for 25 days. Different doses of honey and ketotifen were injected three days before the vincristine. On the fourth day, vincristine (1 mg/kg, IP ) was injected. Then the honey and ketotifen treatment was continued for 3 days. After that, we have 3 days to rest. The next day, we performed a hot plate test. This 7-day cycle was repeated 3 times for all groups. On day 25, blood samples were collected for MDA and TAC estimation.
Result: The results indicated a significant protective effect of different doses of honey and ketotifen on vincristine-induced neuropathic pain. Treatment with both honey and ketotifen didn’t have a significant protective effect. Also, treatment with honey (5mg/kg, IP) and ketotifen (8mg/kg, IP) could significantly increase the TAC level. Additionally, treatment with honey (20mg/kg, IP) and ketotifen (2mg/kg, IP) together, could significantly decrease the MDA levels. Interestingly, treatment with both honey and ketotifen significantly changed both biomarkers levels.
Conclusion: Honey and ketotifen alone and together were effective in preventing vincristine-induced neuropathic pain, but the mechanism could not be completely attributed to the suppression of oxidative stress. |