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ArticleNaunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology2026

N-acetylcysteine mitigates oxidative stress and reduces alveolar bone damage on experimental periodontitis in rats.

Ana Paula de Andrade Silva, Erick Alves Dos Santos, Deborah Ribeiro Frazão, Vinicius Ruan Neves Dos Santos, José Mario Matos-Sousa, Beatriz Risuenho Peinado, Deiweson Souza-Monteiro, Wallacy Watson Pereira Melo, Zuleni Alexandre da Silva, Everton Luiz Pompeu Varela and 5 more

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Ana Paula de Andrade SilvaLaboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Augusto Corrêa Street nº 1, Campus Do Guamá, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-1639-8217
Erick Alves Dos SantosLaboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Augusto Corrêa Street nº 1, Campus Do Guamá, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3722-2518
Deborah Ribeiro FrazãoLaboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Augusto Corrêa Street nº 1, Campus Do Guamá, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9168-2606
Vinicius Ruan Neves Dos SantosLaboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Augusto Corrêa Street nº 1, Campus Do Guamá, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7887-3811
José Mario Matos-SousaLaboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Augusto Corrêa Street nº 1, Campus Do Guamá, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8806-5500
Beatriz Risuenho PeinadoLaboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Augusto Corrêa Street nº 1, Campus Do Guamá, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0741-6730
Deiweson Souza-MonteiroLaboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Augusto Corrêa Street nº 1, Campus Do Guamá, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1843-4184
Wallacy Watson Pereira MeloLaboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Augusto Corrêa Street nº 1, Campus Do Guamá, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6769-1331
Zuleni Alexandre da SilvaLaboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Augusto Corrêa Street nº 1, Campus Do Guamá, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-7359-0475
Everton Luiz Pompeu VarelaOxidative Stress Research Laboratory (LAPEO), Institute of Biological Sciences (ICB), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9710-3791
Jorddy Neves da CruzLaboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Augusto Corrêa Street nº 1, Campus Do Guamá, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0529-3714
Carina Maciel da Silva-BoghossianDental Clinic Department, Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-913, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4500-4350
Fabrício Mezzomo CollaresDental Materials Laboratory, Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, 90010-150, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1382-0150
Renata Duarte de Souza-RodriguesLaboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Augusto Corrêa Street nº 1, Campus Do Guamá, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1155-4768
Rafael Rodrigues LimaLaboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Augusto Corrêa Street nº 1, Campus Do Guamá, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil. rafalima@ufpa.br.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1486-4013

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study evaluated the effect of N-acetylcysteine ​​on oxidative biochemistry and bone damage during the development of ligature-induced experimental periodontitis in rats. The rats were divided into three groups (n = 8/group): control, experimental periodontitis (EP), or experimental periodontitis plus daily N-acetylcysteine administration (EP + NA) (100 mg/kg/day). Periodontitis was induced by bilateral silk ligatures on the mandibular first molars for 14 days. The antioxidant capacity of N-acetylcysteine ​​was measured by (2,2-azinobis [3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate] (ABTS• +) and 1,1-dipheny-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH•) assays. Gingival samples were collected for analysis of oxidative parameters, while mandibles were used for histopathological evaluations of inflammation and collagen content, as well as for micro-computed tomography assessments of bone quality and vertical bone loss. Data were analyzed by Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA), and Pearson's correlation (p < 0.05). N-acetylcysteine ​​increased gingival antioxidant capacity and reduced lipid peroxidation compared with the experimental periodontitis group. Histopathological analysis showed that the experimental periodontitis plus daily N-acetylcysteine administration group, compared with the experimental periodontitis group, reduced inflammation, preserving collagen fibers, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. Microcomputed tomography analysis revealed improved bone quality and reduced alveolar bone loss in the experimental periodontitis plus daily N-acetylcysteine administration group. These findings suggest that systemic N-acetylcysteine ​​has therapeutic potential in mitigating periodontitis in rats. Further studies are needed to establish its clinical applicability.

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AcetylcysteineAlveolar Bone LossAntioxidantsOxidative StressPeriodontitisAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalGingivaLipid PeroxidationMaleRatsRats, WistarX-Ray MicrotomographyAcetylcysteineAntioxidantsAlveolar bone lossAntioxidantsN-AcetylcysteineOxidative stressPeriodontitis

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PMCPMC13503443

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