Biogenic zinc-oxide nanoparticles of Moringa oleifera leaves abrogates rotenone induced neuroendocrine toxicity by regulation of oxidative stress and acetylcholinesterase activity

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) from plant origin were postulated to regulate complex hormonal control through the hypothalamus– pituitary–testicular axis and somatic cells due to their unique small size and effective drug delivery to target tissues. This study therefore investigates the biogenic...

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Published in:	Biochemistry and biophysics reports Vol. 26; p. 100999
Main Authors:	Akintunde, J.K., Farai, T.I., Arogundade, M.R., Adeleke, J.T.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01-07-2021 Elsevier
Subjects:	Antioxidants Hypothalamus–pituitary–testicular axis Neuroendocrine toxicity Rat model Rotenone Zinc nanoparticles Antioxidants Rat model Neuroendocrine toxicity Hypothalamus–pituitary–testicular axis Zinc nanoparticles Rotenone
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Summary:	Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) from plant origin were postulated to regulate complex hormonal control through the hypothalamus– pituitary–testicular axis and somatic cells due to their unique small size and effective drug delivery to target tissues. This study therefore investigates the biogenic synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) from Moringa oleifera leaves on key endocrine hormones (LH, FSH and testosterone), MDA level, antioxidant enzymes (SOD and CAT), acetylcholineesterase (AChE) activity and reactive nitrogen species (NO•) level in rotenone induced male rat. The animals were divided into six groups (n = 8). Group I was orally given olive oil as vehicle; Group II received 60 mg/kg of rotenone (RTNE) only; Group III (RTNE + ZnONPs) received 60 mg/kg RTNE + 10 mg/kg ZnONPs; Group IV (RTNE + ZnCAP) received 60 mg/kg RTNE + 50 mg/kg zinc capsule; Group V (ZnONPs only) received 10 mg/kg ZnONPs only. Group VI received 50 mg/kg ZnCAP only. The experiment lasted 10 days. TEM and XRD images revealed ZnO NPs. Moreover, the presence of organic molecules in bio-reduction reactions from the FTIR spectrum showed the stabilization of the nanoparticles. Also, animals induced with rotenone exhibited impairment in the leydig cells by depleting LH, FSH, and testosterone levels with reduced AChE activity and significant (p < 0.05) alteration in cerebral enzymatic antioxidants. There was also brain increase in NO• production: marker of pro-inflammation. Nanotherapeutically, ZnONPs regulated hypothalamus–pituitary–testicular axis via modulation of cerebral NO•, FSH, LH, testosterone and AChE activity with induction of anti-oxidative enzymes. •Rotenone inhibits acetylcholine esterase activity.•Rotenone induces neuroendocrine toxicity.•ZnO NPs increases acetylcholine esterase activity.•Zinc nanoparticles improves neuroendocrine hormones.•ZnO NPs promoted spermatogenesis in rats.
ISSN:	2405-5808 2405-5808
DOI:	10.1016/j.bbrep.2021.100999