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Zinc mitigates renal ischemia‐reperfusion injury in rats by modulating oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and autophagy
Author(s) -
Hadj Abdallah Najet,
Baulies Anna,
Bouhlel Ahlem,
Bejaoui Mohamed,
Zaouali Mohamed A.,
Ben Mimouna Safa,
Messaoudi Imed,
FernandezCheca José C.,
García Ruiz Carmen,
Ben Abdennebi Hassen
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of cellular physiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.529
H-Index - 174
eISSN - 1097-4652
pISSN - 0021-9541
DOI - 10.1002/jcp.26747
Subject(s) - oxidative stress , autophagy , endoplasmic reticulum , ischemia , renal ischemia , endocrinology , medicine , glutathione , unfolded protein response , inflammation , reperfusion injury , antioxidant , pharmacology , reactive oxygen species , apoptosis , chop , chemistry , biochemistry , enzyme
Oxidative stress is a major factor involved in the pathogenesis of renal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R). Exogenous zinc (Zn) was suggested as a potent antioxidant; however, the mechanism by which it strengthens the organ resistance against the effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is not yet investigated. The present study aims to determine whether acute zinc chloride (ZnCl 2 ) administration could attenuate endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, autophagy, and inflammation after renal I/R. Rats were subjected to either sham operation (Sham group, n = 6), or 1 hr of bilateral ischemia followed by 2 hr of reperfusion (I/R groups, n = 6), or they received ZnCl 2 orally 24 hr and 30 min before ischemia (ZnCl 2 group, n = 6). Rats were subjected to 1 hr of bilateral renal ischemia followed by 2 hr of reperfusion (I/R group, n = 6). Our results showed that ZnCl 2 enhances renal function and reduces cytolysis ( p < 0,05). In addition, it increased significantly the activities of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT, and GPX) and the level of GSH in comparison to I/R ( p < 0,05). Interestingly, ZnCl 2 treatment resulted in significant decreased ER stress, as reflected by GRP78, ATF‐6,p‐eIF‐2α, XPB‐1, and CHOP downregulaion. Rats undergoing ZnCl 2 treatment demonstrated a low expression of autophagy parameters (Beclin‐1 and LAMP‐2), which was correlated with low induction of apoptosis (caspase‐9, caspase‐3, and p‐JNK), and reduction of inflammation (IL‐1ß, IL‐6, and MCP‐1) ( p < 0,05). In conclusion, we demonstrated the potential effect of Zn supplementation to modulate ER pathway and autophagic process after I/R.