Journal of Clinical Toxicology
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0495
ISSN: 2161-0495
Mahmoud M El Mas
Alexandria University, Egypt
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Clin Toxicol
The combined use of cyclosporine (CSA) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in arthritic conditions is common in clinical practice. Because CSA or NSAIDs negatively impacts cardiovascular/renal functions when used individually, we asked if these two drug modalities would provoke more detrimental consequences when used together. The roles of endothelin receptor, inflammatory and fibrotic pathways in these interactions have also been investigated. The treatment of rats with celecoxib, but not indomethacin, blunted the CSA-evoked increases in blood pressure (BP), renal perivascular fibrosis and arteriolar endothelin receptor expression (increases in ETA and decreases in ETB receptors). Alternatively, exaggerated nephrotoxicity was seen upon simultaneous treatment with CSA plus indomethacin as evidenced by greater elevations in serum creatinine and renal oxidative stress; renal infiltration of inflammatory cells and worsening of fibrotic and necrotic profiles; and increased renal ET-1 and COX-2 expression. Unlike indomethacin, renal structural, oxidative, and molecular abnormalities caused by CSA were largely eliminated in rats treated concurrently with celecoxib. ETA receptor blockade by atrasentan ameliorated the hypertension and concomitant renal abnormalities caused by CSA/indomethacin regimen. On the other hand, ETB receptor blockade (BQ788) caused celecoxib-sensitive hypertension and renal dysfunction and potentiated the hypertensive effect of CSA. These findings suggest that COX-1/COX-2 selectivity of NSAIDs is pivotal for identifying their cardiovascular and renal impacts on CSA toxicity. Celecoxib, but not indomethacin, is more advantageous as an add-on therapy to CSA for arthritis management. The reliability of the current experimental findings needs to be corroborated with appropriate clinical investigations.
Mahmoud M El Mas completed his PhD in 1990 from Joint Scheme between Leeds University, UK and Alexandria University, Egypt. He pursued Post-doctoral Training at East Carolina University, USA. He is Chair of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Egypt and Chair of National Scientific Committee on Pharmacology Faculty Promotion. His publications include: 107 papers in top international journals and 90 abstracts in international conferences. His research expertise is: Cardiovascular/renal neurobiology of drugs of abuse (ethanol, nicotine) and immune-suppressants. He holds Editorial Board positions in 9 international journals. His Awards are: Khalifa Award for Education in the Field of Scientific Research (United Arab Emirates), State Prize for Scientific Encouragement (twice), State Prize for Scientific Excellence, ACDIMA award (Jordon), Alexandria University Honorary Award.
Email: mahelm@hotmail.com