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Alteration of NADH Succinate Dehydrogenase Activity and Redox Status By Different Solvent Fractions of Antiaris Africana in the Brain of Rats Exposed To Rotenone Volume 13 - Issue 2

Omotayo B Ilesanmi*1, Rofiat Adewunmi1, Alawode T Taiwo2, Kayode C Komolafe3, Temitope T Odewale, Afolabi C Akinmoladun1, Tolulope M Olaleye1 and Akintunde A Akindahunsi1

  • 1Department of Biochemistry, School of Sciences, Nigeria
  • 2Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Nigeria
  • 3Institute of Biophysics, Chinese academy of sciences, China

Received: January 04, 2019;   Published: January 17, 2019

*Corresponding author: Omotayo B Ilesanmi, Department of Biochemistry, School of Sciences, Nigeria

DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2019.13.002371

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Abstract

Rotenone is a mitochondria toxin, that exert its effect by free radical generation and inhibiting the activity of complex I, leading to mitochondria damage. NADH-succinate dehydrogenase is a mitochondria enzyme used as a biomarker of mitochondria integrity. Antiaris africana is a plant in Nigeria, generally used for the treatment of nervous disorders. We have already reported the neuroprotective effect of crude extract of A. africana on rotenone toxicity. Thus, this study was aimed at evaluating the protective effect of different solvent fractions of Antiaris africana against rotenone induced damage to mitochondria fraction in the cerebrocortex region of the brain. crude extract of A. africana was partitioned into n-hexane (HFA), methanol (MFA) and dichloromethane (DFA). Each fraction was evaluated against rotenone-induced inhibition of NADH succinate-dehydrogenase activity, lipid peroxidation (LPO), protein carbonyl (PC), depletion of reduced glutathione (GSH) and increased monoamine oxidase (MAO) activity in vitro. Solvent fractions treatment leads to significant reduction in the level of LPO, PC and activity of MAO at P<0.05. The rotenone-induced inhibition of mitochondria electron transport system viz inhibition of NADH succinate dehydrogenase was reversed by all fractions of A. africana while the level of GSH was significantly increased (P<0.001). The result showed that all the fractions of A. africana, showed neuroprotective activity at varying degree, suggesting they each solvent fraction may possess bioactive phytochemicals that can be isolated for treatment of some neurodegenerative diseases.

Keywords: Antiaris Africana; Rotenone; Mitochondria; Oxidative Stress; Neurodegenerative Diseases

Abbreviations: DFA: Dichloromethane; LPO: lipid peroxidation, PC: Protein Carbonyl, GSH: Glutathione; MAO: Monoamine Oxidase; ROS: Reactive Oxygen Species; OS: Oxidative Stress; HFA: n-Hexane Fraction; MFA: Methanol Fraction; DFA: Dichloromethane Fraction

Introduction

Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) production can outweigh cellular antioxidant defenses leading to oxidative stress (OS). This process has been consistently linked to age-related neurodegenerative diseases Recently, research has focused on the role of OS in neurodegenerative disorders Oliveira et al. [1]. Some of the features of brain include high dependence on oxygen for all its metabolic activities, high concentration of oxidizable fatty acids, reduce ability of cell regeneration and low levels of antioxidant enzymes Kumar et al. [2]. One of the key organelles involved in OS is the mitochondria, it is central to most of the biological function linked to oxidative metabolism, such as energy conversion for ATP synthesis, ion homeostasis, fatty acid biosynthesis, iron sulfur cluster biogenesis, calcium storage, and importantly the cell death pathways Spinazzi et al. [3].

Thus damage to this organelle in the brain leads to cumulative oxidative stress, disrupted mitochondrial respiration, and mitochondrial damage may promote cell death and degeneration in most of the diseases linked to brain and nervous disorders, such as, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and Huntington disease Halliwell et al. [4,5]. Some of the commonly used chemicals used as pesticides, component of domestic and laboratory reagents has been reported to affect motor neurons via mitochondria destruction culminating in cell death. Some of these chemicals have been used to model various forms of neurological disorders in the development of novel drugs in treatment and management of neurodegenerative diseases Duty et al. [6].

Pharmacological approach to resisting OS and maintain mitochondria integrity seems to be a promising therapeutic strategy to counter neurodegenerative disorders. In this context, studies have focused on the potential use of natural compounds in a variety of conditions associated with OS, with special emphasis on medicinal herbs (and/or their metabolites) that are commonly used by herbalists Akinmoladun et al. [7-9]. Drugs that specifically target this process could be useful in the treatment of these diseases. Antiaris africana is a plant found in various parts of Nigeria and West Africa. It is commonly called Ooro, Oriro or ako Iroko in the South West part of Nigeria; Farin Loko in the North; and Ojianwu in the South East Ilesanmi et al. [10]. A. africana is a large attractive deciduous timber tree, which grows up to 120ft (30-40m) high and attain full size within 20 years Sosef et al. [11]. It has a grey bark on slashing exudes a watery latex which soon darkens to the colour of milky tea. Its ripe fruits are red or orange Olofinbaba [12]. The plant is utilized traditionally in ethno-medicine for epilepsy, lumbago, skin irritant, rheumatic and respiratory infections, stomach pains, purgative, nervous disorders Odugbemi [13]. The leaves and root are also used to treat mental illnesses. Seed, leaves and bark are used as an astringent and the seeds as an antidysenteric. However, review of different research publication showed some lacunae in the possible mechanism of protection of A. africana against brain degeneration. Therefore, this research was conducted to provide answer to this gap.

Materials and Methods

Chemicals

All chemicals and reagents used were of analytical grade and the water used was glass distilled. Randox diagnostic kits, used to assay for total protein concentration were purchased from Randox laboratory Ltd, United Kingdom.

Plant Collection, Preparation of Extract and Partition

Crude extract was prepared according to the method described by Ilesanmi et al. [14]. Partitioning of crude extract was carried out with n-hexane, dichloromethane and methane (based on their polarity) according to standard laboratory method. Each fractions collected was concentrated in a rotary evaporator to obtain n-hexane fraction (HFA), methanol fraction (MFA) and dichloromethane fraction (DFA) of A. africana, which were used for analysis.

Animal Handling and Care

Male wistar rats (200 ± 30) g, bred and housed in the primate colony of the animal house of the Department of Animal Production and Health of Federal University of Technology, Akure. They were maintained in laboratory conditions under natural light, dark cycle and fed with standard rat chow and water ad libitum. Animals were handled and used in accordance with the international guide for the care and use of laboratory animals.

Tissue Preparation

Male wistar rats were sacrificed, the brain was rapidly excised and the blood and external vessels were carefully removed. The cerebrocortex region was carefully separated from the brain, rinsed with 0.32M sucrose, weighed and homogenized using 0.1M phosphate buffer saline (PBS) at PH 7.4 in a manual glass–teflon homogeniser on ice to obtain 10% w/v homogenate. Mitochondrial suspensions were prepared by differential centrifugation according to the modified method of Maharaj et al. [15]. Briefly, rat brain homogenate was centrifuged at 600g for 5 minutes, and the supernatant was reconstituted in 0.25M sucrose before centrifuging at 15,000g for 30 minutes at 20C. The microsome-plussoluble fraction was further centrifuged at 15,000g for 1 hour at 20C. The microsomal pellet obtained was rinsed and suspended in sucrose-phosphate-EDTA medium and centrifuged at 25,000 g for 30 minutes at 20C, and the pellet obtained was resuspended in sucrose-phosphate-EDTA medium to reconstitute to the original 20 x homogenate equivalent for biochemical assays.

Experimental Design

The experiment was divided into three groups: positive control group, consisted of mitochondria suspension and rotenone (0.1M); negative control group consisted of mitochondria suspension and distilled water; and treated group consisted of mitochondria suspension, extracts and rotenone

Preparation of Reaction Mixture Via In-Vitro Induction of Mitochondrial Damage

The cerebrocortex mitochondrial suspension was added to the following reagents; sodium phosphate buffer (0.1 M and PH 7.4) and sucrose EDTA (0.25 M) before incubating with varying concentrations of the different fractions of A. africana (50-1000μg/ ml) with or without rotenone for 3h at 370C in a temperaturecontrolled water bath. The positive control contained all the reaction mixture except the fractions and the negative control contains all the reaction mixture apart from the toxicant and the fractions. The stock and working solutions were prepared in such a way that the same volume was added in the supernatant of cerebrocortex for incubation.

Biological Oxidation Assay

This activity was carried out based on the ability to reduce p-iodonitro tetrazolium violet, as described by Penington [16]. The reaction mixture was incubated with phosphate buffer (50mM), sodium succinate (0.01M) and p-iodonitro tetrazolium (INT) (2.5μg/ml) at room temperature for 10 minutes. After incubation, TCA (10%) and ethylacetate/ethanol/TCA (5:5:1, v: v: w) was added. Absorbance was read at 490nm. Results expressed as nmol of INT/ mg protein.

Estimation of Reduced Glutathione (GSH) Level

Reduced GSH content was determined according to Jollow et al. [17]. Distilled water and TCA (1%) were added to the reaction mixture and incubated for 20 minutes at 250C , and the mixture was centrifuged at 3500 g for 5 minutes. Ellman’s reagent was added to the clear supernatant and absorbance was read 412nm. The concentration of GSH was determined from standard curve.

Lipid Peroxidation Inhibitory Activity

The lipid peroxidation inhibitory activity was evaluated by measuring the formation of TBA reactive substances (TBARS) according to the method of Okhawa et al. [18]. To the reaction mixture, Tris-KCl buffer (0.15 M), TCA (30%) and TBA (0.75%) were added. The mixture was incubated for 30 minutes in a control water bath at 850C. This was then cooled on ice and centrifuged at 3000g for 3minutes. The absorbance of the clear supernatant was read at 532nm. The MDA level was calculated according to the method of Adam Vizi et al. [19]. Lipid peroxidation in units/mg protein was computed with a molar extinction coefficient of 1.56 x 105 M-1Cm-1

Determination of Protein Carbonyl

Principle: Protein carbonyl levels in the samples were quantified according to the method described by Floor et al. [20]. This is based on the reaction of DNPH with protein carbonyl contents to produce the corresponding hydrazone. The reaction mixture was allowed to react with 10 mM DNPH in 2M HCl for 1h at room temperature and precipitated with 20% TCA. The pellet was washed thrice with acetone and dissolved in 2mM Tris-HCl buffer (PH 7.4, containing 2%SDS). The mixture was centrifuged at 1600g for 5min to remove any trace of insoluble material. The carbonyl content was measured spectrophotometrically at 340 nm. The results were expressed as nmol DNPH incorporated/mg protein based on the molar extinction coefficient of 2.1x104 M-1 cm-1.

Determination of Monoamine Oxidase Activity (MAO)

MAO was measured by using the method developed by Holt et al. [21] and described by Chaudhary et al. [22]. Briefly, the reaction mixture was incubated with 0.1M Benzylamine hydrochloride (BAHC) and 0.1M phosphate buffer at room temperature for 30min. It was followed by the addition of 10% perchloric acid, and the mixture was centrifuged for 10 min at 1500 g. The enzyme activity was calculated as nmol BAHC hydrolysed/min/mg protein using a molar extinction coefficient of 7.6925 M-1 cm-1 @ 280 nm.

Activity of monoamine oxidase (BAHC hydrolysed/min/mg protein) =Δ abs X vol of mixture/(E280nm X Δtime)

Statistical Analysis

SPSS 16.0 software was applied to analyse experimental data and the result were expressed as mean±SD. All data were evaluated with analysis of variance (one way ANOVA) following by Duncan’s test (equal variance assumed) for post hoc multiple comparison and P<0.005 indicate that the difference was statistically significant. Table 1.

Table 1: Inhibition of potassium cyanide-induced increase in monoamine oxidase activity with different fractions of A. africana in rat cortex.

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Note: Results are expressed as mean±S.D (n=3). *P<0.005: Control Vs KCN, #P<0.005: KCN vs treated. HFA- Hexane fraction; MFAMethanol fraction; DFA-Dichloromethane fraction.

Results and Discussion

Herbal products contain complicated mixtures of organic chemicals, which may include fatty acids, sterols, alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, saponins, tannins, terpenes. They are becoming a drug of choice in the treatment of diseases due to their lower toxicity and affordability Akinmoladun et al. [23]. Neurodegenerative disease is becoming a focus for the utilization of natural products in prevention and treatment Ilesanmi et al. [10]. Previous study on A. africana leaves has shown the plant to possess a strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities Ilesanmi et al. [14], Kuete et al. [24,25], reported the antioxidant and antibacterial activities of the flavonoid-rich fraction. Results from this experiment showed that all the solvents fraction were effective against rotenone neurotoxicity. Figure 1 shows the effect of different fractions of A. africana on rotenone –induced inhibition of mitochondrial electron transport system utilizing succinate in the cerebrocortex. Rotenone caused a significant inhibition of NSD activities (P< 0.05) as compared to the control group. The inhibitory effect of rotenone was significantly ameliorated by all the solvent fractions of A. africana in a concentration dependent pattern. All solvent fractions were effective at the lowest concentration (50μl). Overall, HFA was generally was more potent as compared to other fractions activity of NSD has being shown to be altered by the presence of mitochondria toxin, thus, it is often used as a biomarker of mitochondria damage in identifying plants and natural products that can protect against mitochondria injury Anacharis et al. [26]. The present investigation revealed that all the solvent fractions of A. africana reversed the inhibitory effect of rotenone in cerebrocortex tissue.

Note: Values are expressed as mean ± S.D (n=3). *P< 0.005: post contVs rotenone, #P<0.005.

Figure 1: Effect of different fractions of A. africana on rotenone –induced inhibition of mitochondrial electron transport system utilizing succinate in the cerebellum.

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It is well known that rotenone is a Complex-I inhibitor of the electron transport chain, making it a mitochondria toxin. To ascertain the extent of damage, NSD, a known marker of mitochondria injury Ajith et al. [27] was evaluated. Our results showed that rotenone significantly inhibited the activity of NSD. All the solvent fractions showed a concentration dependent increase in NSD activities, however, there was no significant difference between the different solvent fraction used. Gautier et al. [28] reported that rotenone caused a significant stress on the activity of mitochondria by inhibiting the activity of NSD., this was also corroborated by Kuznetsov et al. [29]. Mitochondria dysfunction has been implicated in the etiology of several neurodegenerative diseases, such as PD and AD Mandemakers et al. [30]. Thus the ability of all the solvent fractions to protect against rotenone damage shows a probably mechanism of neuroprotective properties.

Note: Values are expressed as mean ± S.D (n=3). *P<0.005: post contVs rotenone, #P<0.005.

Figure 2: Ameliorative effect of different fractions of A. africana on concentration of reduced glutathione (GSH) in rotenone neurotoxicity in rat cerebellum.

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Figure 2 shows the ameliorative effect of different solvent fractions of A. africana on the level of reduced glutathione (GSH) in rotenone neurotoxicity in rat cerebrocortex. Glutathione, a tripeptide is the major defense against reactive species in the brain Aoyama et al. [31,32]. Rotenone significantly deplete GSH level in the cerebrocortex (P<0.05), reflecting an imbalance in the redox status in the cerebrocortex. This might be linked to electron leakage due to mitochondria damage, causing an increased generation of reactive species Kuznetsov et al. [29], thus outweighing the concentration of GSH in the cerebrocortex Abdel Salam et al. [32]. At lower concentration, (50μg/ml), HFA, DFA, MFA and CFA showed a 21%, 21%, 12% and 16% increase in GSH level respectively as compared to untreated group. The antioxidant activities of all the solvent fraction can be linked to the abundance of several bioactive phytochemicals present in A. africana Ilesanmi et al. [14].

Note: Values are expressed as mean ± S.D (n=3). *P<0.005: post contVs rotenone, #P<0.005.

Figure 3: Effect of different fractions of A. africana on rotenone-induced lipid peroxidation in rat cerebellum.

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Note: Values are expressed as mean±S.D (n=3). *P<0.005: post contVs rotenone, #P<0.005

Figure 4: Effect of different fractions of A. africana on rotenone-induced protein carbonyl formation in rat cerebellum.

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Rotenone causes a significant increase in oxidized macromolecules such as lipids and proteins as observed in increase concentration of MA and PC. The abundance of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the brain makes them highly susceptible to oxidative damage. The increased MDA and PC level as a result of rotenone assault can be linked to the possible generation of reactive species, which react with functional lipids and proteins, causing loss of function. This increased can be as a result of released of electron form the mitochondria due to the inhibition of NSD and other ETC enzymes Anacharis et al. [26] This electron leakage causes a significant increase in ROS and RNS Muralidhara et al. [33]. It is the ROS/RNS that reacts with lipids, functional proteins and enzymes, thus altering their physiological functions. All the solvent fractions showed a mild decrease in MDA and PC level as compared to the untreated group. Some of the major biomarkers of oxidative damage are oxidized lipids (LPO) and protein carbonyl (PC). They have both been reported to be highly elevated in patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases Virgilio et al. [34]. Figures 3 & 4 shows the effects of different fractions of A. africana on rotenoneinduced lipid peroxidation and protein carbonyl formation in rat cerebellum.

The low levels of MDA and PC observed in cerebrocortex exposed to different solvent fractions of A. africana in this study clearly suggest its efficacy to probably slow the reaction of rotenone and the reactive species generated with functional lipid and protein in the brain. Overall, CFA showed the best activity as compared to the other fractions at 400 μg/ml. This also reflects the antioxidant properties of A. africana. Monoamine oxidase is a flavoenzyme that oxidized dopamine, an important hormone that is depleted in neurodegenerative diseases such as PD (sometimes referred to as dopaminergic disorders). Its activity has been shown to reduce the level of dopamine in brain cells Niedzielska et al. [35].

Rotenone causes a significant increase in MAO activity, which is not surprising as rotenone has been reported to reduce the concentration of dopamine by several mechanisms, including activation of MAO, which also causes a further increase in hydrogen peroxide, an important ROS that damages brain cells through oxidation of functional macromolecules such as DNA, protein and lipids Hirayama et al. [36, 34]. all the solvent fractions showed a mild decrease inhibition of MAO activity as compared to the untreated group. MAO inhibitors have been looked at as a potential drug for the management of PD, there has been report that the inhibition of MAO activity can reduce or prevent the formation of alpha synuclein, a major protein found in the brain of PD patient Niedzielska et al. [35]. While several phytochemicals in the class of flavonoids, phenol and alkaloids has been reported to inhibit MAO Popa Wagner et al. [37], their presence in A. africana Ilesanmi et al. [10,14] can contribute to its usage in the treatment of nervous disorders.

Conclusion

The results presented here suggest that A. africana fractions were able to mitigate the oxidative assault of rotenone in the cerebellum as observed in the above results with varying degree via antioxidant mechanisms. The neuroprotective effects of A. africana in this study suggest that it may be a promising therapy for neuronal damage.

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