Evaluation of Herbal Composite for Activity Against Anti-cancer Drug-induced Nephrotoxicity in Wistar Rats

Abstract

Background: Nephrotoxicity is among the significant side effects and a dose-restriction mechanism for cisplatin treatment. According to recent studies, Oxidative stress and inflammation are the causative agents for acute renal failure on Cisplatin. Curcumin and resveratrol are considered to have potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. The current investigation aimed to determine whether a composite of curcumin and resveratrol attenuates nephrotoxicity caused by Cisplatin in Wistar rats. Method: The herbal compound was administered together with 5 mg/kg of cisplatin daily for 10 days with doses of 100 and 400 mg/kg. To evaluate renal damage, serum creatinine, nitrogen in blood urea, Creatinine, and levels of nitrite were measured. The levels of renal malondialdehyde, decreased glutathione levels, catalase, and also the superoxide dismutase enzyme were measured to quantify renal oxidative stress. Result: Significant oxidative stress, severe inflammation, and nephrotoxicity were all seen after a single dosage of cisplatin. In Wistar rats, a herbal composite treatment significantly reduced inflammation, improved renal function in a dose-dependent manner, reduced oxidative stress, and provided protection from the nephrotoxicity caused by Cisplatin.  Conclusion: The herbal composite of curcumin - and - resveratrol was found to act as a therapeutic adjutant against Cisplatin nephrotoxicity.