Introduction:In this study, we have investigated the aluminium phosphide (ALP) toxicity on
Renal Function and oxidative stress in kidney tissue of male rats and the possible protective role of Curcumin
and nanoCurcumin against ALP-induced nephrotoxicity.Methods:Thirty-six adult male rats were divided into 6 groups (n=6). ALP (2 mg/kg oral administration)
and control groups received Curcumin and nanoCurcumin (oral administration 100 mg/kg) or
without it. After seven days of treatment, kidney parameters, oxidative stress biomarkers, and expression
level of sirtuins1 (SIRT1)/Forkhead box protein O1 (FoxO1) pathway genes were evaluated in kidney
tissue. In addition, histopathological changes in the kidney tissues were assayed.Results:In the ALP group, compared to the control group, lipid peroxidation levels, urea, and creatinine
were increased, and total antioxidant capacity and thiol groups decreased significantly p < 0.05. In Curcumin
and nanoCurcumin groups compared to the ALP group, lipid peroxidation and creatinine decreased
significantly p < 0.05. Also, Curcumin and nanoCurcumin improved the tissue damage caused
by ALP. NanoCurcumin modulated the effect of ALP on the gene expression levels in SIRT1/FoxO1.Conclusion:The present study showed that ALP intoxication in kidney tissue can induce oxidative
damage. Moreover, Curcumin and nanocurcumin, as potential antioxidants, can be effective therapeutics
in ALP-induced nephrotoxicity.