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Gavra DI, Kósa D, Pető Á, Józsa L, Ujhelyi Z, Fehér P, Pallag A, Ghitea TC, Frățilă S, Jurca T, Bácskay I. Exploring the Correlation between the PASI and DLQI Scores in Psoriasis Treatment with Topical Ointments Containing Rosa × damascena Mill. Extract. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:1092. [PMID: 39204197 PMCID: PMC11359679 DOI: 10.3390/ph17081092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2024] [Revised: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
Abstract
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition characterized by red, circumscribed, scaly, and erythematous plaques that can cover large skin areas. While conventional treatments such as topical corticosteroids and systemic medications are commonly prescribed, the interest in natural remedies for psoriasis has grown due to concerns about potential side effects and the desire for alternative treatment options. Rosa × damascena Mill. is rich in bioactive compounds that possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties; these properties make Rosa × damascena Mill. a promising candidate for the management of skin disorders such as psoriasis. In our previous studies, we successfully formulated and tested different topical preparations containing Rosa × damascena Mill. In this study, we investigated the correlation between the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) scores in psoriasis treatment using the abovementioned creams containing Rosa × damascena Mill. extract. Several tests were performed to study the correlation between the PASI and DLQI scores in psoriasis patients. Consequently, we were able to observe an improvement in terms of the area, induration, desquamation, and erythema; such an improvement implicitly produces an improvement in patients' quality of life. The PASI and DLQI scores showed significant progress between visits. These results confirm Rosa × damascena Mill. to be a promising candidate for the topical treatment of psoriatic lesions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Diana Ioana Gavra
- Department of Preclinical Discipline, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1st December Square 10, H-410068 Oradea, Romania; (D.I.G.); (A.P.); (T.C.G.); (T.J.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei Körút 98, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (D.K.); (L.J.); (Z.U.); (P.F.)
- Institute of Healthcare Industry, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei Körút 98, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei Körút 98, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (D.K.); (L.J.); (Z.U.); (P.F.)
- Institute of Healthcare Industry, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei Körút 98, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei Körút 98, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (D.K.); (L.J.); (Z.U.); (P.F.)
- Institute of Healthcare Industry, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei Körút 98, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei Körút 98, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (D.K.); (L.J.); (Z.U.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei Körút 98, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (D.K.); (L.J.); (Z.U.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Preclinical Discipline, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1st December Square 10, H-410068 Oradea, Romania; (D.I.G.); (A.P.); (T.C.G.); (T.J.)
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- Department of Preclinical Discipline, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1st December Square 10, H-410068 Oradea, Romania; (D.I.G.); (A.P.); (T.C.G.); (T.J.)
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- Department of Psycho-Neuroscience and Recovery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1st December Square 10, H-410068 Oradea, Romania;
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- Department of Preclinical Discipline, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1st December Square 10, H-410068 Oradea, Romania; (D.I.G.); (A.P.); (T.C.G.); (T.J.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei Körút 98, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (D.K.); (L.J.); (Z.U.); (P.F.)
- Institute of Healthcare Industry, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei Körút 98, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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Antoniadou M, Rozos G, Vaiou N, Zaralis K, Ersanli C, Alexopoulos A, Tzora A, Varzakas T, Voidarou C(C. The In Vitro Assessment of Antibacterial and Antioxidant Efficacy in Rosa damascena and Hypericum perforatum Extracts against Pathogenic Strains in the Interplay of Dental Caries, Oral Health, and Food Microbiota. Microorganisms 2023; 12:60. [PMID: 38257885 PMCID: PMC10819596 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12010060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
Abstract
The rising demand for novel antibiotic agents prompts an investigation into natural resources, notably plant-derived compounds. In this study, various extracts (aqueous, ethanolic, aqueous-ethanolic, and enzymatic) of Rosa damascena and Hypericum perforatum were systematically evaluated against bacterial strains isolated from dental lesions (n = 6) and food sources (raw milk and broiler carcass, n = 2). Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC), antibiofilm activity, and time-kill kinetics were assessed across a range of extract concentrations, revealing a dose-responsive effect. Notably, some extracts exhibited superior antibacterial efficacy compared to standard clinical antibiotics, and the time-kill kinetics demonstrated a rapid elimination of bacterial loads within 24 h. The susceptibility pattern proved strain-specific, contingent upon the extract type, yet all tested pathogens exhibited sensitivity. The identified extracts, rich in phenolic and polyphenolic compounds, as well as other antioxidant properties, contributed to their remarkable antibiotic effects. This comprehensive investigation not only highlights the potential of Rosa damascena and Hypericum perforatum extracts as potent antibacterial agents against diverse bacterial strains including caries pathogens, but also underscores their rapid action and dose-dependent efficacy. The findings suggest a promising avenue for harnessing plant-derived compounds in the development of novel antimicrobial strategies against dental caries and other oral inflammations, bridging the gap between natural resources and antibiotic discovery.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maria Antoniadou
- Department of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15784 Athens, Greece;
- CSAP, Executive Mastering Program in Systemic Management, University of Piraeus, 18534 Piraeus, Greece
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- Department of Agriculture, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Western Macedonia, 53100 Florina, Greece; (G.R.); (K.Z.)
- Department of Agriculture, School of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, 47100 Arta, Greece; (C.E.); (A.T.)
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Department of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Agriculture, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Western Macedonia, 53100 Florina, Greece; (G.R.); (K.Z.)
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- Department of Agriculture, School of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, 47100 Arta, Greece; (C.E.); (A.T.)
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Hygiene, Department of Agricultural Development, Democritus University of Thrace, 68200 Orestiada, Greece;
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- Department of Agriculture, School of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, 47100 Arta, Greece; (C.E.); (A.T.)
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- Department Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, 24100 Kalamata, Greece
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- Department of Agriculture, School of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, 47100 Arta, Greece; (C.E.); (A.T.)
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