Abstract
The aim of this study was to observe the effects of oligonol on submandibular gland dysfunction in ovariectomized rats. We randomly divided female Sprague-Dawley rats into sham-operated, ovariectomized, and oligonol-treated ovariectomized groups. Oligonol was intraperitoneally administered at 30 mg/kg daily for six weeks. Lipogenesis increased after the ovariectomy while fatty acid oxidation increased and intracellular triglyceride levels decreased in response to oligonol treatment. Submandibular gland fibrosis characterized by collagen type I accumulation was observed in the ovariectomized group. However, oligonol markedly reduced fibrosis to a level comparable to that observed in the sham group. Aquaporin 1 and glucose transporter 4 were downregulated in the ovariectomized group. Nevertheless, both factors were significantly upregulated by oligonol treatment. However, aquaporin 5 was significantly downregulated in the oligonol treatment group. Our findings indicate that oligonol protects against damage in postmenopausal rat salivary glands.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 111897 |
Journal | Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy |
Volume | 141 |
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Publication status | Published - 2021 Sept |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was financially supported by the Faculty Research Assistance Program of Yonsei University College of Nursing (No. 6-2013-0178 ) and a National Research Foundation of Korea Grant from the Korean Government (No. NRF-2012R1A12042620 ) to H. Lee. We would like to thank Editage ( www.editage.co.kr ) for English language editing.
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pharmacology