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Oxidative stress in rat kidneys due to 3,4-methylenedioxymetamphetamine (ecstasy) toxicity

Milica Ninković1, Vesna Selaković, Mirjana Dukić

  • 1Institute of Medical Research, Military Medical Academy, Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Belgrade, Serbia. ninkomj@ptt.yu

Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.)
|January 18, 2008
PubMed
Abstract

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MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) causes oxidative stress in rat kidneys, especially with repeated exposure. This study investigated MDMA

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacology
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) toxicity is linked to oxidative stress.
  • MDMA is primarily eliminated by the kidneys, suggesting potential renal impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if MDMA induces oxidative stress in rat kidneys.
  • To assess the effects of acute and subacute MDMA administration on renal oxidative stress parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Adult male Wistar rats received acute (single dose) or subacute (14-day) oral MDMA.
  • Measurements included rectal temperature, oxidative stress markers (superoxide dismutase, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances), and kidney histology.
  • Animals were analyzed 8 hours after the last dose or single administration.

Main Results:

  • MDMA administration caused a significant increase in rectal temperature.
  • Superoxide dismutase activity and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances levels were elevated post-MDMA.
  • Subacute MDMA exposure led to dose-dependent kidney tissue damage, not observed with acute exposure.

Conclusions:

  • MDMA induces oxidative stress in rat kidneys.
  • Subacute MDMA administration poses a greater risk for renal tissue damage compared to acute exposure.

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