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AI InsightConclusions: CAPE didn’t show the expected antioxidant effect on liver tissues, a prooxidant effect was observed.
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Abstract
Purpose: We aimed to investigate the effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), one of the active ingredients of propolis, on protein expression differences and some antioxidant parameters in rat liver. Methods: 3 groups were formed as control (ip SF), CAPE 10 (ip 10 μmol/kg CAPE) and CAPE 50 (ip 10 μmol/kg CAPE for 5 days). Protein expression differences were analyzed by SDS-PAGE gel electrophoresis, GSH-Px, SOD enzyme activities and MDA levels were measured by ELISA. Results: The amount of protein with a molecular weight (MW) of 53 kDa in CAPE 10 was found to be higher than control group (p<0.05). The amount of protein with a MW of 35 kDa in CAPE 10 group was found to be higher than control (p<0.001). The amount of protein with a MW of 14 kDa in CAPE 50 group was found to be higher than control (p<0.05). MDA levels were statistically higher in CAPE groups compared to control group (p<0.001). GSH-Px and SOD activities in CAPE groups was found to be higher than control group, and the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusions: CAPE didn’t show the expected antioxidant effect on liver tissues, a prooxidant effect was observed.