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Panda AA, Behera JP, Ramani YR, Panda A, Kar PP, Panigrahy SR. Antiarthritic potential of ethanolic extract of Ixora coccinea leaves on complete Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis in animal model. Indian J Pharmacol 2024; 56:112-119. [PMID: 38687315 PMCID: PMC11161007 DOI: 10.4103/ijp.ijp_210_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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CONTEXT Ixora coccinea leaves possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antimutagenic, and gastroprotective properties. On this background, its antiarthritic potential was evaluated. AIMS The objective is to evaluate the effect of Ethanolic extract of Ixora coccinea leaves (EEICL) on complete Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats. SETTINGS AND STUDY DESIGN PG research laboratory, Pharmacology Department, MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, Odisha. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Thirty-six Wistar albino rats were randomly distributed into sixgroups (n = 6) as follows: Gr 1 (normal control)-DW p.o, Gr-2 (disease control [DC] - Tween 80 p.o), Gr-3 (piroxicam 0.9 mg/kg p.o), Gr-4 (EEICL-1 g/kg, p.o, Gr 4-EEICL-1.5 g/kg p.o, Gr 5-ED50 (0.82 g/kg) + piroxicam (0.45 mg/kg) p.o. After induction of arthritis, drugs, and vehicles were administered daily from 5th to 25th day. On 0, 5th, 10th, 15th, and 25th day, parameters like body weight, rotarod fall time, paw volume displacement, and arthritis index were measured. On the last day, Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), tissue malondialdehyde (MDA), and histopathological analysis were done. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED Analysis of parametric data was done by one-way ANOVA and nonparametric data by Kruskal-Wallis test using graph pad prism 7.0. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS EEICL (1.5 mg/kg) showed anti-arthritic effect compared with DC. Rotarod fall-off time 137.5 ± 2.5 sec and body weight (139 ± 12.74 g) were increased significantly. The percentage inhibition of paw volume was increased(52%) whereas arthritic score(0.33), ESR(3.51mm/hr), synovial tissue MDA level (0.62±0.13µmol/gm) and Mankin score(2) were reduced significantly as compared to disease control. CONCLUSIONS EEICL has anti-arthritic potential in rat model.
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Kumatia EK, Baffour PK, Bolah P. Antiarthritic and Antioxidant Activities of Antrocaryon micraster Seed Extract and Its Fractions. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 2024:8838626. [PMID: 38313833 PMCID: PMC10838207 DOI: 10.1155/2024/8838626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an incurable debilitating disease which attacks the joints and impairs quality of life. Antrocaryon micraster is used to treat RA in African traditional medicine. However, its antiarthritic activity has not been pharmacologically studied. This study, therefore, reports the antiarthritic and antioxidant activities of A. micraster seed extract and its fractions. The seed extract (ASE) was produced by Soxhlet extraction and partitioned into petroleum ether (ASEP), ethyl acetate (ASEE), and aqueous (ASEA) fractions. The total polyphenolic content, DPPH antioxidant activity, and in vitro arthritic activity using the protein denaturation assay were evaluated for ASE and its fractions. The arthritic activity of the crude extract (ASE) and its most effective fraction (ASEA), in the in vitro assay, were then evaluated against CFA-induced arthritis in rats. The polyphenolic constituent of ASE was estimated to be 13.00 ± 0.00 mg/100 mg of GAE. ASEA contained the highest quantity of polyphenolic constituents (10.76 ± 0.00 mg/100 mg of GAE) among the fractions of the extract. ASE and ASEA produced profound antioxidant activity (IC50 = 20.17 ± 1.291 and 19.35 ± 0.865, respectively) which were similar to that of ascorbic acid (IC50 = 17.35 ± 0.500) in the DPPH free radical scavenging assay. Furthermore, in vitro antiarthritic activity of ASEA was 13.63 and 5.75 times higher than the antiarthritic activity of the crude extract and diclofenac sodium, respectively. In the CFA-induced arthritis assay, both ASE and ASEA significantly (P < 0.001) inhibited cachexia, paw edema, infiltration of inflammatory cells, pannus formation, and synovium damage. These results indicate that A. micraster seed extract and its fractions possessed significant antiarthritic activity via inhibition of oxidative stress, inflammation, protein denaturation, infiltration of inflammatory cells, and synovium injury due to its constituents such as polyphenols and phytosterols.
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- Emmanuel Kofi Kumatia
- Department of Phytochemistry, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong, Akuapem, Ghana
- Department of Quality Management, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong, Akuapem, Ghana
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- Department of Phytochemistry, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong, Akuapem, Ghana
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- Department of Phytochemistry, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong, Akuapem, Ghana
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Rana N, Gupta P, Singh H, Nagarajan K. Role of Bioactive Compounds, Novel Drug Delivery Systems, and Polyherbal Formulations in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2024; 27:353-385. [PMID: 37711009 DOI: 10.2174/1386207326666230914103714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that generally causes joint synovial inflammation as well as gradual cartilage and degenerative changes, resulting in progressive immobility. Cartilage destruction induces synovial inflammation, including synovial cell hyperplasia, increased synovial fluid, and synovial pane development. This phenomenon causes articular cartilage damage and joint alkalosis. Traditional medicinal system exerts their effect through several cellular mechanisms, including inhibition of inflammatory mediators, oxidative stress suppression, cartilage degradation inhibition, increasing antioxidants and decreasing rheumatic biomarkers. The medicinal plants have yielded a variety of active constituents from various chemical categories, including alkaloids, triterpenoids, steroids, glycosides, volatile oils, flavonoids, lignans, coumarins, terpenes, sesquiterpene lactones, anthocyanins, and anthraquinones. This review sheds light on the utilization of medicinal plants in the treatment of RA. It explains various phytoconstituents present in medicinal plants and their mechanism of action against RA. It also briefs about the uses of polyherbal formulations (PHF), which are currently in the market and the toxicity associated with the use of medicinal plants and PHF, along with the limitations and research gaps in the field of PHF. This review paper is an attempt to understand various mechanistic approaches employed by several medicinal plants, their possible drug delivery systems and synergistic effects for curing RA with minimum side effects.
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- Neha Rana
- KIET School of Pharmacy, KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad, 201206, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, NCR Campus, Delhi-NCR Campus, Delhi-Meerut Road, Modinagar, 201204, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Dr. K. N. Modi Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Modinagar, 201204, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- KIET School of Pharmacy, KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad, 201206, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Nataraj G, Jagadeesan G, Manoharan AL, Muniyandi K, Sathyanarayanan S, Thangaraj P. Ipomoea pes-tigridis L. extract accelerates wound healing in Wistar albino rats in excision and incision models. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 317:116808. [PMID: 37343652 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE An annual herb, Ipomoea pes-tigridis L. (Convolvulaceae) is widely used for its anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties in traditional medicine. As well as treating wounds, fever, skin disorders, and other ailments, it is also used for other purposes. AIM OF THE STUDY This study investigated polyphenolic content, antioxidant activity, RP-HPLC, wound healing, and antioxidant enzyme activity. In terms of I. pes-tigridis potential for healing wounds, there is no scientific data available. Hence this study is designed to use animal models to investigate the ethnopharmacological report. MATERIALS METHODS The crude extracts of stem and leaf were subjected to phytochemicals, TPC, TTC, TFC, and free radical scavenging assays (DPPH, ABTS, etc). Excision and incision models were used to assess wound healing using the screened extracts (IPLEA, IPLM, IPSEA, and IPSM). Various tissue parameters (hydroxyproline, hexosamine, hexuronic acid content), as well as antioxidant enzyme activity (SOD, Catalase, GPX, LPO), were also examined. RESULTS The maximum amount of polyphenolic content was found in IPLM (TPC- 118.86 ± 5.94 mg GAE/g, TTC - 75.25 ± 2.64 mg TAE/g, and TFC-25.73 ± 0.99 mg GAE/g) with significant IC50 value of 1.65 ± 0.87 μg/mL among all the extracts. Coumaric acid was reported high (92.86 mg/g) in RP-HPLC analysis of crude extract in IPLEA. The in vivo excision wound healing model revealed that 1% IPLM had better healing property with the maximum wound healing area (0.098 ± 0.03 cm) and wound concentration (95.56 ± 1.95%) was reported with the significance level of ***P < 0.001, **P < 0.01, *P < 0.05. In the incision model, IPLM represented maximum tensile strength (27500 gf). A significant functional effect of the granulation tissue parameters and enzyme antioxidants on the wound-healed area of dry tissue was also observed. Finally, the histopathological analysis showed enhanced re-epithelialization, fibroblast proliferation, and collagen synthesis in wound-treated animal tissue in both models. CONCLUSION According to the present study, antioxidant-rich I. pes-tigridis promotes healthy cell regeneration while reducing inflammation and oxidative stress for wound healing. Additionally, it also enhances circulation and promotes healing.
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- Gayathri Nataraj
- Bioprospecting Laboratory, Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Bioprospecting Laboratory, Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India; BRAINS Research Group, Department of Neurology, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science at Houston 6431 Fannin St., Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Bioprospecting Laboratory, Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Bioprospecting Laboratory, Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India; Department of Postharvest Science, Agricultural Research Organisation, The Volcani Center, HaMaccabim Rd 68, POB 15159, Rishon LeZion, 7528809, Israel
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- Bioprospecting Laboratory, Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Jyothi VGS, Veerabomma H, Kumar R, Khatri DK, Singh SB, Madan J. Meloxicam emulgel potently suppressed cartilage degradation in knee osteoarthritis: Optimization, formulation, industrial scalability and pharmacodynamic analysis. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 228:113399. [PMID: 37348266 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113399] [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: 03/18/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Meloxicam (MLX) is prescribed for the management of pain and inflammation allied with osteoarthritis (OA). However, MLX causes intestinal damage in long term administration. Hence, meloxicam loaded emulgel (MLX-emulgel) was optimized, formulated and examined under stringent parameters in monosodium-iodoacetate (MIA) induced knee OA in Wistar rats. METHODS AND RESULTS Nanoemulsion of MLX was fabricated by ultrasonication and microfluidization method with a droplet size of 66.81 ± 5.31-nm and zeta potential of -24.6 ± 0.72-mV. Further, MLX nanoemulsion was optimized with centrifugation, heating-cooling cycles and transmittance parameters in addition to scale-up feasibility with microfluidizer. Post optimization, MLX-nanoemulsion was tailored as emulgel with Carbopol Ultrez 10 NF and assessed for pH, rheology, textural properties, assay and stability features. The in-vitro release study revealed the Korsmeyer-Peppas release kinetics and ex-vivo skin permeation was improved by 6.71-folds. The skin distribution of MLX-emulgel evinced the transfollicular mode of permeation. In-vivo study indicated the protective action of MLX-emulegl expressed in terms of inflammatory cyctokines level, X-ray analysis of knee joints of rats, histopathology and OARSI (Osteoarthritis Research Society International) scoring. MLX-emulgel treated group displayed lower (P < 0.001) level of COX-2 intensity as compared to positive control group. However, it was comparable (P > 0.05) to the normal control group, MLX oral dispersion, i.v. solution and etoricoxib gel groups. MLX-emulgel showcased an alternative to the long term usage of analgesics for relieving the symptoms of knee OA. CONCLUSION MLX-emulgel may be a potential candidate for translating in to a clinically viable dosage form in the management of knee OA.
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- Vaskuri Gs Sainaga Jyothi
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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Thabet NM, Abdel-Rafei MK, Amin MM. Fractionated whole body γ-irradiation aggravates arthritic severity via boosting NLRP3 and RANKL expression in adjuvant-induced arthritis model: the mitigative potential of ebselen. Inflammopharmacology 2023:10.1007/s10787-023-01238-5. [PMID: 37131046 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01238-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune chronic inflammatory disease associated with oxidative stress that causes excruciating pain, discomfort, and joint destruction. Ebselen (EB), a synthesized versatile organo-selenium compound, protects cells from reactive oxygen species (ROS)-induced injury by mimicking glutathione peroxidase (GPx) action. This study aimed to investigate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of EB in an arthritic irradiated model. This goal was achieved by subjecting adjuvant-induced arthritis (AIA) rats to fractionated whole body γ-irradiation (2 Gy/fraction once per week for 3 consecutive weeks, for a total dose of 6 Gy) and treating them with EB (20 mg/kg/day, p.o) or methotrexate (MTX; 0.05 mg/kg; twice/week, i.p) as a reference anti-RA drug. The arthritic clinical signs, oxidative stress and antioxidant biomarkers, inflammatory response, expression of NOD-like receptor protein-3 (NLRP-3) inflammasome, receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL), nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), apoptotic indicators (caspase 1 and caspase 3), cartilage integrity marker (collagen-II), and histopathological examination of ankle joints were assessed. EB notably improved the severity of arthritic clinical signs, alleviated joint histopathological lesions, modulated oxidative stress and inflammation in serum and synovium, as well as reduced NLRP-3, RANKL, and caspase3 expression while boosting collagen-II expression in the ankle joints of arthritic and arthritic irradiated rats with comparable potency to MTX. Our findings suggest that EB, through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, has anti-arthritic and radioprotective properties in an arthritic irradiated model.
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- Noura M Thabet
- Radiation Biology Department, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, 3 Ahmed El-Zomor Street, Nasr City, P.O. Box 29, Cairo, 11787, Egypt.
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- Radiation Biology Department, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, 3 Ahmed El-Zomor Street, Nasr City, P.O. Box 29, Cairo, 11787, Egypt.
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- Pharmacology Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Egypt
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Emmanuel Kumatia K, Ocloo A, Nguyen Tung H. Triterpenoid esters from Capparis erythrocarpos (Isert), Capparaceae, root bark ameliorates CFA-induced arthritis. Saudi Pharm J 2023; 31:698-705. [PMID: 37181135 PMCID: PMC10172625 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2023.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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The root bark of Capparis erythrocarpos (CERB) is employed to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Africa, particularly in Ghana. However, there was no isolation and characterization of the bioactive constituents responsible for the pharmacological actions of this plant. The aim of this study is to isolate, characterize and evaluate the anti-arthritic activity of the constituents of CERB. CERB was soxhleted and partitioned into various fractions. The constituents were isolated using column chromatography and characterized by 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy. The precise carboxylic acid residues of the esters were determined using saponification, derivatization and GC-MS analysis. Anti-arthritic activity was evaluated in the CFA-induced arthritic model. Two triterpenoid esters namely, sitosterol 3-hexadecanoate or sitosterol 3-palmatate (1) and sitosterol 3-tetradecanoate or sitosterol 3-myristate (2) in addition to beta sitosterol (3) were isolated and characterized. Compounds 1 and 2 administered at 3 µmol/kg (p.o.) produced anti-inflammatory activity (P < 0.0001) of 31.02 and 39.14% respectively, in addition to arthritic score index (P < 0.0001) of 1.600 ± 0.2449 and 1.400 ± 0.2449 against CFA-induced arthritis which are equivalent to those of the standard drug, diclofenac sodium (DS), 3 µmol/kg (p.o.), (30.79% anti-inflammatory activity and 1.800 ± 0.3742 arthritic score index). The compounds produced similar anti-inflammatory effects as DS. Also, radiographical and histopathological studies showed that, the compounds and DS protected against bone destruction, inflammatory cells invasion into interstitial spaces and synovial liner hyperplasia of the joints. This is the first study to report the characterization of the constituents of C. erythrocarpos in addition to anti-arthritic activity of sitosterol 3-palmatate and sitosterol 3-myristate. These results provide the missing link between the chemistry and the pharmacological activities of C. erythrocarpos. The isolates also offer a different class of molecule which could provide alternative treatment for RA.
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Dasatinib-Loaded Topical Nano-Emulgel for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Formulation Design and Optimization by QbD, In Vitro, Ex Vivo, and In Vivo Evaluation. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030736. [PMID: 36986597 PMCID: PMC10052882 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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The current study aimed to develop a topical emulgel of dasatinib (DTB) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment to reduce systemic side effects. The quality by design (QbD) approach was employed to optimize DTB-loaded nano-emulgel using a central composite design (CCD). Emulgel was prepared using the hot emulsification method, and then the particle size (PS) was reduced using the homogenization technique. The PS and % entrapment efficiency (% EE) were found to be 172.53 ± 3.33 nm (0.160 ± 0.014 PDI) and 95.11 ± 0.16%, respectively. The nano-emulsion (CF018 emulsion) in vitro drug release profile showed sustained release (SR) up to 24 h. MTT assay results from an in vitro cell line study revealed that formulation excipients had no effect, whereas emulgel showed a high degree of internalization. Furthermore, emulgel treatment significantly reduced LPS-induced TNF-α production in RAW 264.7 cells. The spherical shape was depicted in FESEM images of optimized nano-emulgel (CF018 emulgel) formulation. Ex vivo skin permeation was significantly increased when compared to the free drug-loaded gel (FDG). In vivo data revealed that the optimized CF018 emulgel is a non-irritant and is safe. In terms of paw swelling, the FCA-induced arthritis model demonstrated that the CF018 emulgel reduced paw swelling percentage compared to adjuvant-induced arthritis (AIA) control group. Following clinical testing in the near future, the designed preparation could be a viable alternative treatment for RA.
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Jiang H, Yu H, Zheng S, Wang X, Hou A, Kuang H, Yang L. Effect of Xanthii Fructus alcohol extract on proliferation and apoptosis of HFLS-RA and its mechanism. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e32541. [PMID: 36596012 PMCID: PMC9803504 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Xanthii fructus (XF) is the dried and mature fruit of Xanthium sibiricum Patr. It has the effects of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-arthritic. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory disorder and often leads to disability. However, there are few studies on the treatment of RA by XF and the specific mechanism of treatment has not been clarified. This study was designed to explore the effects of proliferation and apoptosis by XF on human fibroblast-like synovial-RA (HFLS-RA) cells and investigate its mechanism. The cell proliferation ability was detected by MTS assay. Hoechst 33,342 staining was used to detect apoptosis, and the apoptosis rate was detected by flow cytometry. The expression levels of NF-κB p65 and β-catenin were detected by Western Blotting. MTS, Hoechst 33,342, flow cytometry analysis showed that the alcohol extract of XF inhibited human fibroblast-like synovial-RA cells proliferation and promoted apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner. Western Blotting experiment showed that the extract of XF could reduce the expression levels of NF-κB p65 and β-catenin. The extract of XF has a significant therapeutic effect on RA in vitro by regulating NF-κB signaling pathway and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Our research will help to clarify the potential pharmacological mechanism of XF on RA and provide experimental basis for the application of XF in clinical treatment.
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- Hai Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, China
- * Correspondence: Liu Yang, Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China (e-mail: )
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Jadhav VB, Vaghela JS. Sphaeranthus indicus Linn ameliorates streptozotocin-induced experimental diabetic neuropathy by targeting oxidative stress-mediated alterations. FUTURE JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s43094-022-00444-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background
Diabetes-induced neuropathic pain is manifested as a lowering of nerve transmission rate, increased discomfort, sensual loss, and axonal degradation, and is the most prevalent secondary consequence of diabetes. Diabetes is a devitalizing disease affecting people from diverse groups in both developing and industrialized countries. The inflammation pathway and oxidative stress both contribute considerably to diabetic peripheral neuropathy via the activation of inflammatory cytokines. Hyperglycemia-mediated neural oxidative stress and damage activates a number of metabolic pathways, causing diabetic neuropathy. The current study investigated the neuroprotective potential of methanolic extract of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn (MESI) in ameliorating diabetic neuropathic pain induced by administration of streptozotocin in rats.
Results
Four weeks after intraperitoneal treatment of streptozotocin (STZ), there was a significant decrease in mechano-tactile allodynia and mechanical and thermal hyperalgesia. Furthermore, STZ-induced oxidative stress increases the extent of neural lipid peroxidation (LPO), as evidenced by increased MDA levels, decreases the activities of endogenous antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione (GSH), and alters sciatic neural histoarchitecture. Chronic administration of methanolic extract of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn (MESI) for 4 weeks significantly and dose-dependently attenuated the decrease in levels of nociceptive thresholds, endogenous antioxidants (SOD and GSH), and increase in LPO. Furthermore, MESI significantly restored sciatic neural histoarchitecture.
Conclusion
The amelioration of streptozotocin-induced diabetic neuropathy by methanolic extract of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn (MESI) could be attributed to its antinociceptive, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties.
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Akhter S, Irfan HM, Alamgeer, Ullah A, Jahan S, Roman M, Latif MB, Mustafa Z, Almutairi FM, Althobaiti YS. Noscapine hydrochloride (benzyl-isoquinoline alkaloid) effectively prevents protein denaturation through reduction of IL-6, NF-kB, COX-2, Prostaglandin-E2 in rheumatic rats. Saudi Pharm J 2022; 30:1791-1801. [PMID: 36601515 PMCID: PMC9805980 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2022.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Noscapine hydrochloride (benzyl-isoquinoline antitussive alkaloid) is an opium derivative and generally used as a cough suppressant. Numerous studies on noscapine hydrochloride have reported that it has potent anti-inflammatory activity. However, the mechanisms by which it exerts an anti-inflammatory function is not well understood. Protein denaturation is the primary step that leads to the organ destruction and permanent arthritic disability. The above-mentioned facts provided the ground to plan this study using different in-vitro and in-vivo approaches. RT-qPCR and ELISA assays were used to assess the inflammatory markers related to protein denaturation in complete adjuvant persuaded rheumatism in Sprague - Dawley rats. The results were collected as paw volume and body weight changes, arthritic scoring and serum antioxidant enzymes assays. These findings demonstrated that all doses of noscapine hydrochloride (10, 20 and 40 mg/kg) studied in this study, significantly (p < 0.001) decreased the protein denaturation by preventing the increase in levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), nuclear factor-kB (NF-kB), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and prostaglandin E2. Noscapine hydrochloride significantly reduced the paw volume (p < 0.001), arthritic scoring and reversed the body mass as compared to arthritic control diseased rats.
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- Shanila Akhter
- College of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 40100, Pakistan
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 40100, Pakistan,Corresponding authors at: Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hafr AlBatin, Hafr AlBatin 39524, Eastern Provine, Saudi Arabia. (F.M. Almutairi).
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- Department of Pharmacology, Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Immunology, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, 54600, Pakistan
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- Department of Immunology, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, 54600, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, 30322, USA
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hafr AlBatin, Hafr AlBatin, 39524, Saudi Arabia,Corresponding authors at: Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hafr AlBatin, Hafr AlBatin 39524, Eastern Provine, Saudi Arabia. (F.M. Almutairi).
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, 21944, Saudi Arabia,Addiction and Neuroscience Research Unit, Taif University, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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Analysis of the therapeutic efficacy of meloxicam-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles topical gel in Wistar rats knee osteoarthritis. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Concerted regulation of OPG/RANKL/ NF‑κB/MMP-13 trajectories contribute to ameliorative capability of prodigiosin and/or low dose γ-radiation against adjuvant- induced arthritis in rats. Int Immunopharmacol 2022; 111:109068. [PMID: 35944459 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.109068] [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: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prodigiosin (PDG) is a microbial red dye with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, although its effect on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) remains uncertain. Also, multiple doses of low dose γ- radiation (LDR) have been observed to be as a successful intervention for RA. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the ameliorative potential of PDG and/or LDR on adjuvant-induced arthritis (AIA) in rats. METHODS The anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effects of PDG and/or LDR were examined in vitro and in vivo, respectively. In the AIA model, the arthritic indexes, paw swelling degrees, body weight gain, and histopathological assessment in AIA rats were assayed. The impact of PDG (200 µg/kg; p.o) and/or LDR (0.5 Gy) on the levels of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-18, IL-17A, and IL-10) as well as the regulation of osteoprotegrin (OPG)/ receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL)/ nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB)/MMP-13 pathways was determined. Methotrexate (MTX; 0.05 mg/kg; twice/week, i.p) was administered concurrently as a standard anti-arthritic drug. RESULTS PDG and/or LDR markedly diminished the arthritic indexes, paw edema, weigh loss in AIA rats, alleviated the pathological alterations in joints, reduced the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-18, IL-17A, and RANKL in serum and synovial tissues, while increasing anti-inflammatory cytokines IL-10 and OPG levels. Moreover, PDG and/or LDR down-regulated the expression of RANKL, NF-κBp65, MMP13, caspase-3, and decreased the RANKL/OPG ratio, whereas OPG and collagen II were enhanced in synovial tissues. CONCLUSION PDG and/or LDR exhibited obvious anti-RA activity on AIA.
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A Pilot Clinical Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Phellinus Linteus (Sanghuang) Extract Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis. JOURNAL OF ACUPUNCTURE RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.13045/jar.2022.00010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Phellinus linteus (PL) extract for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) a pilot clinical study was performed.Methods: There were 24 patients with KOA who enrolled in this double-blind, randomized, controlled, clinical trial. There were 3 groups: PL 1,000 mg/day (PL 1,000), PL 1,500 mg/day (PL 1,500), and dextrin 3,000 mg/day (placebo). Patients took capsules twice a day, 3 capsules at a time, over 8 weeks. Patients were monitored prior to treatment (Visit 1: Week 0), and followed up every 4 weeks (Visit 2: Week 4 and Visit 3: Week 8) where outcome measurements were taken. The primary outcome measure was the score from the Korean version of the Western Ontario and McMasters Universities from baseline to Week 8. The secondary outcomes were measurements from the visual analog scale, quality of life scale, erythrocyte sedimentation, and c-reactive protein. Adverse events were recorded at every visit.Results: The Korean version of the Western Ontario and McMasters Universities score showed the greatest improvement in symptoms of KOA in the PL 1,500 group compared with the placebo group. The erythrocyte sedimentation tended to decrease in the PL 1,500 group compared with the placebo group (which was within the normal range). The visual analog scale score decreased in all groups, with no significant differences between groups. No adverse events related to PL were reported. There were no abnormal hematological or physical findings.Conclusion: This pilot clinical trial was the first step to assess the efficacy and safety of PL used in the treatment of patients with KOA.
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Khalid M, Alqarni MH, Shoaib A, Wahab S, Foudah AI, Aljarba TM, Akhtar J, Alamri MA, Ahmad S. Anti-Obesity Action of Boerhavia diffusa in Rats against High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity by Blocking the Cannabinoid Receptors. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11091158. [PMID: 35567159 PMCID: PMC9105516 DOI: 10.3390/plants11091158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular illnesses have known risk factors in the pathophysiology of an unhealthy diet. Obesity now affects almost a third of the world’s population and is widely seen as a side effect of the Industrial Revolution. The current study aimed to determine natural phytoconstituents that have a significant role in the management of obesity. In this view, we have selected the plant Boerhavia diffusa which has different pharmacological actions and is traditionally used to treat sickness caused by lifestyle modification. The methanolic extract of the plant material was prepared and then further fractionated by means of solvents (n-hexane, chloroform, n-butanol, and water). The absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET) analysis was done by taking the active constituent of the plant (Punarnavine, Boeravinone B, and Eupalitin). The molecular docking analysis of these compounds is also performed by targeting the cannabinoid receptor (CR). Structural analysis of the best complex was done using the Discovery Studio visualizer tool. High-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) analysis was done by using a solvent system (chloroform and methanol in a ratio of 8:2). The in vivo study was done on the Sprague–Dawley (SD) rats treated with a high-fat diet to induce obesity and different parameters such as body weight, behavioral activity, organ fat pad weight, lipid profile, and liver biomarkers (AST, ALT, BUN, and creatinine) were estimated. The result of the study suggested that the phytoconstituents of B. diffusa upon molecular docking revealed the possible binding mechanisms with the CR and thus show potent anti-obesity action.
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- Mohammad Khalid
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; (M.H.A.); (A.I.F.); (T.M.A.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; (M.H.A.); (A.I.F.); (T.M.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, P.O. Box 114, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia; (A.S.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 960, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; (M.H.A.); (A.I.F.); (T.M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; (M.H.A.); (A.I.F.); (T.M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, P.O. Box 114, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia; (A.S.); (S.A.)
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Chenhui Y, Liu Q, Guo Z, Jiang Z. Effect of Aloe Vera Polypeptide Fraction for Bone Repair in Adjuvant-Induced Arthritic Rats. INT J PHARMACOL 2022. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2022.588.597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Fabrication and evaluation of nanoencapsulated quercetin for wound healing application. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04094-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Jiang M, Lv K. Ameliorative efficacy of oxypaeoniflorin, a traditional chinese medicine monomer against adjuvant-induced arthritic inflammation and pain. Pharmacogn Mag 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_571_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Gangaram S, Naidoo Y, Dewir YH, El-Hendawy S. Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Barleria (Acanthaceae). PLANTS 2021; 11:plants11010082. [PMID: 35009086 PMCID: PMC8747396 DOI: 10.3390/plants11010082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Plant species belonging to the family Acanthaceae are globally known to possess various medicinal properties and have cultural and economic importance in both traditional medicine and horticulture. They are important to both animals and humans and are used as food or for ornamental purposes worldwide. Barleria is the third largest genus in the family Acanthaceae. A few of the highly important and reported species of Barleria include B. prionitis, B. cristata, B. grandiflora, and B. lupulina. The flowers, leaves, stems, roots, and seed extracts of plants belonging to this genus are rich in bioactive compounds and have exhibited significant medicinal potential for the treatment of various ailments and infections. Evidence derived from several studies has demonstrated the antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidiabetic, antiulcer, hepatoprotective, analgesic, antiamoebic, antihelminthic, antiarthritic, antihypertensive, antiviral properties and toxicity of extracts, in addition inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activity and biosynthesis of nanoparticles, of the plant and seed extracts of species belonging to Barleria. Studies have reported that bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, quinones, iridoids, phenylethanoid glycosides, the immunostimulant protein “Sankaranin”, and antibiotics isolated from Barleria species are resposnsible for the above biological activities. Traditionally, the genus Barleria has significant medicinal potential; however, there is a scarcity of information on various species that are yet to be evaluated. This review provides a comprehensive report on existing literature, concerning the phytochemistry and biological activities of the genus Barleria.
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- Serisha Gangaram
- School of Life Sciences, Westville Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa; (S.G.); (Y.N.)
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- School of Life Sciences, Westville Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa; (S.G.); (Y.N.)
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh 33516, Egypt
- Correspondence: author:
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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Linh NTT, Son NT, Ha NTT, Tra NT, Tu Anh LT, Chen S, Van Tuyen N. Biologically Active Constituents from Plants of the Genus Xanthium. PROGRESS IN THE CHEMISTRY OF ORGANIC NATURAL PRODUCTS 2021; 116:135-209. [PMID: 34698947 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-80560-9_4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Herbaceous annual plants of the genus Xanthium are widely distributed throughout the world and have been employed medicinally for millennia. This contribution aims to provide a systematic overview of the diverse structural classes of Xanthium secondary metabolites, as well as their pharmacological potential. On searching in various reference databases with a combination of three keywords "Xanthium", "Phytochemistry", and "Pharmacology", relevant publications have been obtained subsequently. From the 1950s to the present, phytochemical investigations have focused mainly on 15 Xanthium species, from which 300 compounds have been isolated and structurally resolved, primarily using NMR spectroscopic methodology. Xanthium constituents represent several secondary metabolite types, including simple phenols, sulfur and nitrogen-containing compounds, lignans, sterols, flavonoids, quinones, coumarins, and fatty acids, with terpenoids being the most common of these. Among the 174 terpenoids characterized, xanthanolide sesquiterpenoids are abundant, and most of the compounds isolated containing sulfur were found to be new in Nature. The ethnomedical uses of Xanthium crude extracts are supported by the in vitro and in vivo effects of their constituents, such as cytotoxicity, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetes, and hepatoprotective activities. Toxicological results suggest that Xanthium plant extracts are generally safe for use. In the future, additional phytochemical investigations, along with further assessments of the biological profiles and mechanism of action studies of the components of Xanthium species, are to be expected.
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- Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh
- Department of Applied Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Caugiay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Applied Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Caugiay, Hanoi, Vietnam.
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- Department of Applied Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Caugiay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Applied Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Caugiay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Applied Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Caugiay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Applied Biochemistry and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Caugiay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Tang Y, Xie D, Gong W, Wu H, Qiang Y. Pentahydroxy flavonoid isolated from Madhuca indica ameliorated adjuvant-induced arthritis via modulation of inflammatory pathways. Sci Rep 2021; 11:17971. [PMID: 34504248 PMCID: PMC8429448 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-97474-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease associated with advanced joint dysfunction. Madhuca indica J. F. Gmel, from the family Sapotaceae, is an Indian medicinal plant reported to have an array of pharmacological properties. The aim of present investigation was to determine the anti-arthritic potential of an isolated phytoconstituent from methanolic leaf extract of Madhuca indica (MI-ALC) against FCA-induced experimental arthritis. Polyarthritis was induced in female rats (strain: Wistar) via an intradermal injection of FCA (0.1 mL) into the tail. Polyarthritis developed after 32 days of FCA administration. Then rats were treated orally with an isolated phytoconstituent from MI-ALC at doses of 5, 10, and 20 mg/kg. Findings suggested that High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry spectral analyses of the phytoconstituent isolated from MI-ALC confirmed the structure as 3,5,7,3′,4′-Pentahydroxy flavone (i.e., QTN). Treatment with QTN (10 and 20 mg/kg) showed significant (p < 0.05) inhibition of increased joint diameter, paw volume, paw withdrawal threshold, and latency. The elevated synovial oxidative stress (Superoxide dismutase, reduced glutathione, and malondialdehyde) and protein levels of Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and Interleukin (ILs) were markedly (p < 0.05) reduced by QTN. It also effectively (p < 0.05) ameliorated cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), Nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B cells (NF-kβ) and its inhibitor-α (Ikβα), and ATP-activated P2 purinergic receptors (P2X7) protein expressions as determined by western blot analysis. In conclusion, QTN ameliorates FCA-induced hyperalgesia through modulation of elevated inflammatory release (NF-kβ, Ikβα, P2X7, and COX-2), oxido-nitrosative stress, and pro-inflammatory cytokines (ILs and TNF-α) in experimental rats.
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- Yongliang Tang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710000, China.,Department of Orthopaedics, Xi'an Central Hospital, Xi'an, 710000, China
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- Department of Technology, Shaanxi Nuoxing Youchuang Medical Research Center, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Xianyang Central Hospital, Xianyang, 712000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an No. 3 Hospital, Xi'an, 710018, China.
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Anti-arthritic activity of Tin oxide-Chitosan-Polyethylene glycol carvacrol nanoparticles against Freund’s adjuvant induced arthritic rat model via the inhibition of cyclooxygenase‑2 and prostaglandin E2. ARAB J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Anti-Arthritic and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Spondias mangifera Extract Fractions: An In Silico, In Vitro and In Vivo Approach. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10050825. [PMID: 33919084 PMCID: PMC8143105 DOI: 10.3390/plants10050825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The fruits of Spondias mangifera (S. mangifera) have traditionally been used for the management of rheumatism in the northeast region of India. The present study explores the probable anti-arthritis and anti-inflammatory potential of S. mangifera fruit extract's ethanolic fraction (EtoH-F). To support this study, we first approached the parameters in silico by means of the active constituents of the plant (beta amyrin, beta sitosterol, oleonolic acid and co-crystallised ligands, i.e., SPD-304) via molecular docking on COX-1, COX-2 and TNF-α. Thereafter, the absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity properties were also determined, and finally experimental activity was performed in vitro and in vivo. The in vitro activities of the plant extract fractions were evaluated by means of parameters like 1,1-Diphenyl-2- picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), free radical-reducing potential, albumin denaturation, and protease inhibitory activity. The in vivo activity was evaluated using parameters like COX, TNF-α and IL-6 inhibition assay and arthritis score in Freund Adjuvant (CFA) models at a dose of 400 mg/kg b.w. per day of different fractions (hexane, chloroform, alcoholic). The molecular docking assay was performed on COX-1, COX-2 and TNF-α. The results of in vitro studies showed concentration-dependent reduction in albumin denaturation, protease inhibitors and scavenging activity at 500 µg/mL. Administration of the S. mangifera alcoholic fraction at the abovementioned dose resulted in a significant reduction (p < 0.01) in arthritis score, paw diameters, TNF-α, IL-6 as compared to diseased animals. The docking results showed that residues show a critical binding affinity with TNF-α and act as the TNF-α antagonist. The alcoholic fraction of S. mangifera extract possesses beneficial effects on rheumatoid arthritis as well as anti-inflammatory potential, and can further can be used as a possible agent for novel target-based therapies for the management of arthritis.
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Swathi K, Jayaram S, Sugumar D, Rymbai E. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic property of ethanolic extract of Clitoria ternatea. CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINES 2021; 13:243-249. [PMID: 36117501 PMCID: PMC9476680 DOI: 10.1016/j.chmed.2020.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Indomethacin loaded dextran stearate polymeric micelles improve adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats: design and in vivo evaluation. Inflammopharmacology 2020; 29:107-121. [PMID: 33179175 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-020-00776-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Indomethacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can effectively control the pain and inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but its usage is limited due to severe adverse effects. For this reason, making more specific formulations of this drug can be considered. The aim of the present study was designing a novel nano-sized indomethacin delivery system. MATERIALS AND METHODS Indomethacin-loaded dextran stearate polymeric micelles were prepared by dialysis method. Particle size and zeta potential of micelles were measured by a zeta sizer instrument. Drug release from micelles was investigated in phosphate buffer medium pH 7.4 and then the best formulation regarding physical properties and drug release was selected for animal studies. Arthritis was induced by complete Freund's adjuvant injection in rats. Then, the animals were randomly assigned into the model, the indomethacin solution and the polymeric micelles groups. The clinical effects of polymeric micelle formulation were assessed by measuring arthritis index, animal paw edema and measuring biochemical parameters including myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, lipid peroxidation (LPO), glutathione (GSH), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), TNF-α, IL-17 and IL-1β. RESULTS Paw edema was attenuated following the administration of indomethacin-loaded polymeric micelles. Based on the findings of the present study, the use of indomethacin-loaded polymeric micelles could improve inflammatory symptoms, decrease arthritis index and decrease the diameter of the paw in arthritic rats in a significant manner (p ≤ 0.05). In addition, the use of polymeric micelles like indomethacin solution significantly reduced (p ≤ 0.05) the activity of MPO, LPO, TNF-α, IL-17 and IL-1β, and made a significant increase (p ≤ 0.05) in glutathione and TAC content and ameliorated structural changes in the paw tissue compared to the control group. CONCLUSION Our findings demonstrated that indomethacin-loaded dextran stearate polymeric micelles can provide more effective therapeutic effects in control of inflammation in arthritis in rat.
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Chen G, Song Y, Ma F, Ma Y. Anti-arthritic activity of D-carvone against complete Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats through modulation of inflammatory cytokines. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF PHARMACOLOGY 2020; 24:453-462. [PMID: 33093267 PMCID: PMC7585598 DOI: 10.4196/kjpp.2020.24.6.453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Chronic joint pain due to loss of cartilage function, degradation of subchondral bone, and related conditions are common plights of an arthritis patient. Antioxidant compounds could solve the problems in arthritic condition. The objective of this study was to evaluate the anti-arthritic activity of D-carvone against complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA)-induced arthritis in rats. D-carvone was orally administered for 25 days at the doses of 30 and 60 mg/kg against CFA-induced arthritic rats. Changes in body weight, paw swelling, organ index, hematological parameters, oxidative stress markers, inflammatory cytokines, and histopathology were recorded. Oral treatment of D-carvone significantly improved the body weight, reduced the paw swelling, edema formation, and organ index in arthritic rats. The levels of white blood cells were reduced, red blood cells and hemoglobin levels were improved in D-carvone treated arthritic rats. Lipid peroxidation levels were lowered whereas enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants were significantly elevated by D-carvone administration against arthritic rats. D-carvone significantly modulated inflammatory cytokine levels and improved the ankle joint pathology against CFA-induced arthritic inflammation. In conclusion, D-carvone proved significant anti-arthritic activity against CFA-induced arthritis in rats.
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- Guifang Chen
- Rheumatism and Immunology Ward of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province 250013, P. R. China
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- Department of Dermatology Pain Management, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong Province 250013, P. R. China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong Province 250013, P. R. China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong Province 250013, P. R. China
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R DIVISHA, M USHARANI, A GOPALAREDDY, B KALAKUMAR. Boswellia serrata normalizes altered haematological indices, attenuates pain and inflammation associated with adjuvant induced arthritis in rats. THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.56093/ijans.v90i5.104603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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A study was carried out to evaluate the anti-arthritic potential of Boswellia serrata on haematological parameters, pain and inflammation associated with adjuvant induced rheumatoid arthritis in rats. Thirty male Wistar rats were randomly divided in to 5 groups. While Group 1 served as normal control, Group 2 served as arthritic control, Groups 3, 4 and 5 served as treatment groups. Arthritis was induced in animals from Groups 2 to 5 with 0.1 ml of Freund's complete adjuvant injected intradermally into the foot pad of hindlimbs. Consequently, the onset of rheumatoid arthritis was indicated by hyperalgesia and inflammatory signs which were assessed by paw volume, paw diameter and paw withdrawal latency. Treatment protocol was followed from 3rd to 21st day, with Boswellia serrata given orally as methanolic extract at 500 mg/kg b.wt. to Group 3, meloxicam given subcutaneously at 1 mg/kg b.wt to Group 4 and both the drugs given concurrently to Group 5. The drug effects were evaluated on paw parameters and haematological indicators to depict the extent of paw inflammation and its subsequent amelioration. Conclusively, a major curative effect was witnessed with Boswellia serrata when compared to meloxicam.
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Singh S, Singh TG, Mahajan K, Dhiman S. Medicinal plants used against various inflammatory biomarkers for the management of rheumatoid arthritis. J Pharm Pharmacol 2020; 72:1306-1327. [PMID: 32812250 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.13326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease manifested clinically by polyarthralgia associated with joint dysfunction triggering the antibodies targeting against the self-neoepitopes determined by autoimmune responses associated with chronic arthritic attacks. The activation of macrophages and other defence cells in response to self-epitopes as biomarkers in RA provides a better understanding of pathogenesis of disease and has led to the development of novel therapeutic approaches acting as potent inhibitors of these cells. KEY FINDINGS The current review retrieved the various medicinal plants possessing an active phytoconstituents with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which tends to be effective alternative approach over the synthetic drugs concerned with high toxic effects. The current available literature provided an evident data concluding that the active constituents like fatty acids, flavonoids, terpenes and sesquiterpene lactones attenuate the RA symptoms by targeting the inflammatory biomarkers involved in the pathogenesis of RA. SUMMARY Despite the various synthetic treatment approaches targeting immune cells, cytokines improved the quality of life but still the drug management is challenging due to toxic and chronic teratogenic effects with anti-arthritic drugs. The current review has elaborated the selected traditionally used herbal medicinal plants with phytoconstituents possessing anti-inflammatory activity by suppressing the inflammatory biomarkers with lesser side effects and providing the future exploration of natural drug therapy for rheumatoid arthritis.
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- Shareen Singh
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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Manan M, Saleem U, Akash MS, Qasim M, Hayat M, Raza Z, Ahmad B. Antiarthritic Potential of Comprehensively Standardized Extract of Alternanthera bettzickiana: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:19478-19496. [PMID: 32803042 PMCID: PMC7424589 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c01670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Alternanthera bettzickiana is being used as a folk remedy for treating arthritis by conventional healers in Thailand. The current research was undertaken to explore the antiarthritic potential of A. bettzickiana ethanolic extract (ABEE). Plant characterization, molecular docking, and in vitro and in vivo (ABEE at 250, 500, and 1000 mg/kg was administered orally to rats once daily for 28 days) studies to explore the antiarthritic effect and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analyses were performed. Oxidative stress biomarkers (superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), malondialdehyde (MDA)) in the serum and histopathological and radiographic assessment of joints were also carried out. Gallic acid, catechin, chlorogenic acid, sinapic acid, quercetin, and γ- and α-tocopherol were identified in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Molecular docking revealed a strong interaction between these compounds and cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes. The extract significantly subdued paw swelling and arthritic scoring, inhibited cachexia, and considerably improved biochemical and hematological modifications. SOD and CAT levels increased and the MDA level decreased in ABEE-treated rats dose-dependently. Radiographic and histopathological analyses also supported the antiarthritic effect of ABEE, which was linked with the downregulation of nuclear factor (NF)-kB, COX-2, interleukin (IL)-6, tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and IL-1β and upregulation of IL-10, I-kB, and IL-4 as compared to disease control rats. Results suggested that A. bettzickiana possessed antiarthritic potential, supporting its folkloric use for treating rheumatoid arthritis.
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- Maria Manan
- Department
of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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Hamid Akash
- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology, Government
College University, Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Biochemistry, Government College University,
Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Riphah
Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah
International University, Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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Henneh IT, Huang B, Musayev FN, Hashimi RA, Safo MK, Armah FA, Ameyaw EO, Adokoh CK, Ekor M, Zhang Y. Structural elucidation and in vivo anti-arthritic activity of β-amyrin and polpunonic acid isolated from the root bark of Ziziphus abyssinica HochstEx. A Rich (Rhamnaceae). Bioorg Chem 2020; 98:103744. [PMID: 32179280 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2020.103744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Revised: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Two natural products, compounds 1 and 2 were isolated from the root bark of Ziziphus abyssinica for the first time and were structurally elucidated as β-amyrin and polpunonic acid, respectively. Both compounds were further subjected to an in vivo study in rats to evaluate their anti-arthritic potency. Compared to the arthritic control group, rats treated with different doses of 1 or 2 (3, 10, and 30 mg/kg) exhibited significantly higher total change in body weight as well as lower arthritic scores and total change in paw edema and erythema. Histopathological examinations of the hind paws of the rats further demonstrated the beneficial effects of both compounds as they significantly reversed cartilage erosion, subchondral cyst, and Weichselbaum's lacunae formation. Evidence of bone remodeling was also observed in all groups of rats treated with 1 or 2. Hematological and serum biochemical parameters were not significantly affected by treatment of 1 or 2. Taken together, the results from the present study suggest potential therapeutic benefit of β-amyrin and polpunonic acid in rheumatoid arthritis and related inflammatory disorders.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast, P.M.B. University Post Office, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, 800 E Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23298, United States
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, 800 E Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23298, United States; The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, 800 East Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23298, USA
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, 800 E Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23298, United States; The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, 800 East Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23298, USA
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, 800 E Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23298, United States; The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, 800 East Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23298, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cape Coast, P.M.B. University Post Office, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cape Coast, P.M.B. University Post Office, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Forensic Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Coast, P.M.B. University Post Office, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast, P.M.B. University Post Office, Cape Coast, Ghana.
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, 800 E Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23298, United States.
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Yan L, Ning C, Ning S, Luo H. Juglanin attenuated adjuvant-induced arthritis via inactivating NF-κB/IκBα and a disintegrin-like and metalloproteinase domain with thrombospondin-1 repeat pathways in experimental rats. Pharmacogn Mag 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_106_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Cui X, Wang R, Bian P, Wu Q, Seshadri VDD, Liu L. Evaluation of antiarthritic activity of nimbolide against Freund’s adjuvant induced arthritis in rats. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 47:3391-3398. [PMID: 31394949 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2019.1649269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Xin Cui
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, The 5th People’s Hospital of Jinan, Jinan, China
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- Innoscience Research Sdn Bhd, Jalan USJ 25/1, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Gautam RK, Gupta G, Sharma S, Hatware K, Patil K, Sharma K, Goyal S, Chellappan DK, Dua K. Rosmarinic acid attenuates inflammation in experimentally induced arthritis in Wistar rats, using Freund's complete adjuvant. Int J Rheum Dis 2019; 22:1247-1254. [PMID: 31155849 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.13602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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AIM The purpose of our investigation is to evaluate the anti-arthritic potential of isolated rosmarinic acid from the rind of Punica granatum. METHOD Rosmarinic acid was isolated by bioactivity-guided isolation from butanolic fraction of Punica granatum and acute toxicity of rosmarinic acid was carried out. The experiment was conducted at doses of 25 and 50 mg/kg, in Freund's complete adjuvant (FCA)-induced arthritic rats. Various parameters, that is arthritic score, paw volume, thickness of paw, hematological, antioxidant and inflammatory parameters such as glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), malonaldehyde (MDA) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were also estimated. RESULTS Rosmarinic acid significantly decreased the arthritic score, paw volume, joint diameter, white blood cell count and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It also significantly increased body weight, hemoglobin and red blood cells. The significantly decreased levels of TNF-α were observed in treated groups as compared to arthritic control rats (P < 0.001). At the same time antioxidant parameters (like GSH and SOD) were increased significantly while levels of MDA were significantly decreased (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The outcome of the present research concludes that rosmarinic acid showed significant anti-arthritic potential in FCA-induced arthritis in Wistar rats. This study represented the therapeutic role of rosmarinic acid from Punica granatum for the management of arthritis/rheumatoid arthritis/osteoarthritis and related inflammatory complications with negligible side effects which was still far from complete mitigation with available conventional medicines.
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- Rupesh Kumar Gautam
- Department of Pharmacology, MM School of Pharmacy, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur-Ambala, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, India
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- NMIMS, School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, Shirpur, India
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- NMIMS, School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, Shirpur, India
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- NMIMS, School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, Shirpur, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Bhupal Nobles' Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Udaipur, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Mandsaur Institute of Pharmacy, Mandsaur, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University (IMU), Bukit Jalil, Malaysia
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- Priority Research Centre for Healthy Lungs, Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) & School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, The University of Newcastle (UoN), Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Twumasi MA, Tandoh A, Mante PK, Ekuadzi E, Boakye-Gyasi ME, Benneh CK, Kumadoh D, Woode E. Leaves and stems of Capparis erythrocarpos, more sustainable than roots, show antiarthritic effects. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 238:111890. [PMID: 30999014 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.111890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Revised: 03/26/2019] [Accepted: 04/13/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Capparis erythrocarpos is a medicinal plant used widely in many parts of Africa for the management of pain and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Its wide range of use, popularity and high value, make C. erythrocarpos containing products a target for economically driven adulteration. This is made worse, by the use of roots, which are unsustainable plant parts. In addition, the mechanism of anti-inflammation is not clearly understood. AIM OF THE STUDY Therefore, this study comparatively evaluated the anti-arthritic and analgesic effects of the leaves, stems and roots of C. erythrocarpos, while elucidating the mechanism of anti-inflammation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using the complete Freund's adjuvant arthritis model, the antiathritic effects were evaluated. The analgesic effects were determined by measuring responses to Von Frey filament number 9. Effects of C. erythrocarpos extracts on the levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α) were determined using ELISA. Haematological and serum biochemical assays were also carried out. RESULTS The leaf, stem and root extracts significantly reduced paw volumes with ED50 values (mg/kg) of 182.5, 181.5 and 36.4 respectively. The leaf extract at a dose of 100 mg/kg showed substantial analgesic activity with a decrease in the percentage response to Von Frey filament 9. However, there was no significant difference in activities of the leaf, stem and root extracts. Results from ELISA assays show that lower doses of the stem extracts reduce levels of IL-6. Lower doses of all extracts also reduce TNF-α levels. Haematological analysis showed extracts reversed elevated WBC and platelet levels. Toxicity evaluation with kidney and liver function tests indicated no significant differences between the treatment and control groups. CONCLUSIONS The leaves and stems, just as the roots, have antiarthritic and analgesic effects and can be used as more sustainable alternatives to the roots. This will support the continuous growth of the industry that has developed around C. erythrocarpos.
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- M A Twumasi
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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Syed Zameer Ahmed K, Ahmed SSZ, Thangakumar A, Krishnaveni R. Therapeutic effect of Parmotrema tinctorum against complete Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats and identification of novel Isophthalic ester derivative. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 112:108646. [PMID: 30970506 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.108646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2018] [Revised: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The present study reveals the anti-arthritic potential of traditionally used Parmotrema tinctorum (Pt) on experimental rats and purification of novel Isophthalic ester derivative. Arthritis was induced in rats using Freund's complete adjuvant (CFA) and subsequently treated with Pt extract (100 & 200 mg/kg.b.w). Assessment of antiarthritic activity was carried out using paw volume, arthritic score, haematological, biochemical, tissue antioxidant, histopathology and radiological analyses of ankle joints. The results revealed that continuous administration of Pt reduces the complication associated with arthritis by inhibiting the edema formation and arthritic score significantly (P < 0.05). The altered changes in biochemical parameters were brought back with an improvement in free radical scavenging ability after treatment with Pt significantly. Further purification of Pt using conventional column chromatography led to the isolation of four compounds and the structure of these isolated compounds were elucidated on the basis of spectral data's FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, DEPT-NMR spectroscopy, COSY & HSQC-NMR spectroscopy and LC-MS. The spectral data revealed that the three compounds were found to be Methyl-γ-Orsellinate, Atranorin, and usnic acid (CI-III) along with a novel secondary metabolite, (C-IV)4-Hydroxy-5-methyl-isophthalicacid3-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-methyl-phenyl)ester (C16H14O7,318.1amu). The present study reveals that Parmotrema tinctorum reduces complications associated with arthritis and the compounds were isolated for the first time.
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- Khader Syed Zameer Ahmed
- Department of Biotechnology, K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India
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Honmore VS, Kandhare AD, Kadam PP, Khedkar VM, Natu AD, Rojatkar SR, Bodhankar SL. Diarylheptanoid, a constituent isolated from methanol extract of Alpinia officinarum attenuates TNF-α level in Freund's complete adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 229:233-245. [PMID: 30336303 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2017] [Revised: 06/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory and destructive joint disease that affects the worldwide population. Alpinia officinarum Hance (Zingiberaceae), rhizomes are widely used ethnobotanically as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant agent in traditional medicine. AIM To investigate the efficacy and possible mechanism of isolated phytoconstituent from the methanol extract of A. officinarum (MEAO) rhizomes against Freund's complete adjuvant (FCA)-induced arthritis in rats. Furthermore, molecular docking was performed to study the binding mode of this compound into the active site of TNF-α. MATERIALS AND METHODS Diarylheptanoid was isolated from MEAO, well characterized (HPTLC, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and ESI-MS) and evaluated for its antiarthritic activity in female Wistar rats (170-200 g). Diarylheptanoid (5, 10 and 20 mg/kg, p.o.) was administered starting from day 12. Various behavioral, biochemical, molecular and histopathology parameters were evaluated. Molecular docking study was performed using Glide module integrated into Schrodinger molecular modeling software. RESULTS The structure and molecular weight of the isolated compound (diarylheptanoid) were confirmed by 1D and mass spectral data and characterized as 1-phenyl-5-hydroxy-7- (4''-hydroxy-3''-methoxyphenyl) heptane-3-one (i.e., 5-HPH) with molecular formula C20H24O4. Administration of 5-HPH (10 and 20 mg/kg) significantly inhibited (p < 0.05) FCA induced increases in paw volume, joint diameter, thermal hyperalgesia and tactile allodynia. It also significantly decreased oxido-inflammatory markers (SOD, GSH, MDA, and TNF-α). FCA induced a histological alteration in ankle joint also attenuated by 5-HPH. Its Glide docking score was found to be -9.702 with binding energy (Glide energy) of -37.033 kcal/mol. CONCLUSION 5-HPH may exhibit its anti-arthritic potential via inhibition of elevated oxido-inflammatory markers thus restoring the elevated hyperalgesia, allodynia and reducing destruction in synovial membrane and cartilage. Therefore, 5-HPH is a potential moiety bearing antioxidant and with anti-inflammatory properties to inhibit FCA-induced arthritis in rats. The results of the present investigation should enable the design of potent small-molecule inhibitors that inactivate TNF-α with high affinity and specificity.
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- Varsha S Honmore
- Post Graduate and Research Center, Department of Chemistry, MES Abasaheb Garware College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, SVKM's Institute of Pharmacy, Survey No. 499, Plot No, 03, Mumbai - Agra National Highway, Maharashtra 424001, India
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- Post Graduate and Research Center, Department of Chemistry, MES Abasaheb Garware College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- R&D Centre in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Applied Chemistry, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
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Ingawale DK, Patel SS. Hecogenin exhibits anti-arthritic activity in rats through suppression of pro-inflammatory cytokines in Complete Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2017; 40:59-71. [PMID: 29192804 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2017.1405439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Hecogenin is a steroidal sapogenin isolated from the leaves of Agave genus species that plays an important role in the treatment of a variety of inflammatory diseases. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the anti-arthritic activity of hecogenin in Complete Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats. The hecogenin (40 µl of 50 µg/kg, orally) and hecogenin + fluticasone (40 µl of 25 µg/kg, each, orally) was tested against Complete Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats by evaluating various parameters such as paw volume, arthritic score, joint diameter, spleen weight, thymus weight, haematological and biochemical parameters and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Histopathological and radiological analyzes of ankle joints were also carried out. Treatment of rats with hecogenin and its combination elicited significant reduction in paw edema, arthritic score and joint diameter. Hecogenin and its combination also inhibited joint destruction in histopathological and radiological analyzes of ankle joint. Hecogenin and its combination significantly increased the levels of red blood cells and hemoglobin but decreased the white blood cell count. The anti-arthritic activity was also confirmed with the change in biochemical parameters and myeloperoxidase assay. In the present investigation, hecogenin and its combination prevent destruction of cartilage and protect synovial membrane with improving health status through haematonic properties and down regulation of various cytokines. Hence, hecogenin may be a potential therapeutic candidate for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
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- Deepa K Ingawale
- a Institute of Pharmacy , Nirma University , Ahmedabad , Gujarat , India.,b Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Pune , Maharashtra , India
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- a Institute of Pharmacy , Nirma University , Ahmedabad , Gujarat , India
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Mukherjee AA, Kandhare AD, Bodhankar SL. Elucidation of protective efficacy of Pentahydroxy flavone isolated from Madhuca indica against arsenite-induced cardiomyopathy: Role of Nrf-2, PPAR-γ, c-fos and c-jun. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2017; 56:172-185. [PMID: 28942082 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2017.08.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2017] [Revised: 07/29/2017] [Accepted: 08/28/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Madhuca indica J. F. Gmel. (Sapotaceae) is widely used ethnobotanically as anti-diabetic, antipyretic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory and analgesic. It was shown to possess potent anti-apoptotic property. THE AIM OF THE STUDY To evaluate the possible mechanism of action of isolated phytoconstituent from Madhuca indica Leaves methanolic extract (MI-ALC) on arsenic-induced cardiotoxicity in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS The 3,5,7,3',4'-Pentahydroxy flavone (QTN) was isolated and characterized by using HPTLC, 1H NMR, and LC-MS from MI-ALC. QTN (5, 10 and 20mg/kg, p.o.) was administered in arsenic intoxicated rats (5mL/kg, p.o.) for 28days and evaluated for various behavioral, biochemical, molecular and ultra-histological changes. RESULTS Treatment with QTN (10 and 20mg/kg, p.o.) significantly inhibited (p<0.05) arsenic-induced electrocardiographic, hemodynamic and left ventricular function alterations. Elevated levels of cardiac markers (LDH, CK-MB, AST, ALT, and ALP), altered lipid metabolism (total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL, HDL, and VLDL) was significantly restored (p<0.05) by QTN. It also significantly inhibited (p<0.05) altered cardiac oxido-nitrosative stress, Na-K-ATPase level and mitochondrial enzymes (I-IV) activity after arsenite administration. QTN significantly increased (p<0.05) myocardial Nrf-2, PPAR-γ and significantly decreased (p<0.05) myocardial c-fos and c-jun mRNA expressions. Flow cytometric analysis showed that treatment with QTN (10 and 20mg/kg) significantly inhibited (p<0.05) arsenite-induce ROS and apoptosis. It also reduced ultra-histological aberrations induced by sodium arsenite. CONCLUSION Administration of 3,5,7,3',4'- Pentahydroxy flavone (i.e. Quercetin (QTN)) isolated from MI-ALC showed significant protection against arsenic-induced oxido-nitrosative stress and myocardial injury via modulation of Nrf2, PPAR-γ, and apoptosis.
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- Anwesha A Mukherjee
- Department of Pharmacology, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Erandwane, Pune, Maharashtra 411038, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Erandwane, Pune, Maharashtra 411038, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Erandwane, Pune, Maharashtra 411038, India.
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Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential of Guaianolide isolated from Cyathocline purpurea: Role of COX-2 inhibition. Int Immunopharmacol 2017; 52:110-118. [PMID: 28888779 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2017.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2017] [Revised: 08/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inflammation activated by oxidative stress can cause various diseases, such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, diabetes, etc. Plant constituents with sesquiterpene lactones possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. AIM To determine the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential of isolated phytoconstituent from Cyathocline purpurea Buch-Ham ex D (CP). Don in laboratory animals. Furthermore, to understand the interactions involved in the binding of this compound to cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) via computational docking. METHODS Phytoconstituent was isolated, purified and well characterized (using IR, NMR, and MS) from ethyl acetate fraction of CP methanolic extract. It was then evaluated for its in-vitro antioxidant activity against 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and hydroxyl (OH) radical assays as well as in-vivo anti-inflammatory potential against carrageenan-induced paw edema model in rats. The molecular docking study was performed against the crystal structure of COX-2 to evaluate the binding potential of phytoconstituent towards this enzyme. RESULTS The isolated compound 6α-hydroxy-4 [14], 10 [15]-guainadien-8α, 12-olide (HGN) showed significant (p<0.001) antioxidant activity with IC50 values of 76μg/mL. Administration of HGN (10 and 20mg/kg) significantly (p<0.001) reduced the increased paw volume after subplantar administration of carrageenan. It also exhibits good binding affinity towards with COX-2 with a docking score of -8.98 and Glide binding energy of -36.488kcal/mol shedding light on the potential mechanism of anti-inflammatory action. CONCLUSIONS The presence of hydroxyl group in HGN provides a credential to its in-vivo anti-inflammatory and in-vitro antioxidant activities. Furthermore, the good binding affinity of HGN for the active site of COX-2 may open novel vistas in therapeutic option with natural antioxidants like Cyathocline purpurea to treat various inflammatory disorders.
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Alamgeer, Uttra AM, Hasan UH. Anti-arthritic activity of aqueous-methanolic extract and various fractions of Berberis orthobotrys Bien ex Aitch. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2017; 17:371. [PMID: 28720131 PMCID: PMC5516381 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-1879-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2017] [Accepted: 07/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background The roots and stem bark of Berberis orthobotrys (Berberidaceae) have long been used traditionally to treat joint pain. Though, it has not been pharmacologically assessed for rheumatoid arthritis. The current study explores anti-arthritic activity and phytochemical analysis of aqueous-methanolic extract (30:70) and fractions (ethyl acetate, n-butanol, and aqueous) of Berberis orthobotrys roots. Methods Anti-arthritic potential was evaluated in vitro using protein denaturation (bovine serum albumin and egg albumin) and membrane stabilization methods at 12.5–800 μg/ml concentration and in vivo via turpentine oil, formaldehyde and Complete Freund Adjuvant (CFA) models at 50, 100 and 150 mg/kg doses. Also, in vitro antioxidant ability was appraised by reducing power assay. Moreover, total flavonoid content, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and High performance liquid chromatography of n-butanol fraction were performed. Results The results revealed concentration dependent inhibition of albumin denaturation and notable RBC membrane stabilization, with maximum results obtained at 800 μg/ml. Similarly, plant exhibited dose dependent anti-arthritic effect in turpentine oil and formaldehyde models, with maximum activity observed at 150 mg/kg. The results of CFA model depicted better protection against arthritic lesions and body weight alterations. Also, B.orthobotrys remarkably ameliorated altered hematological parameters, rheumatoid factor and positively modified radiographic and histopathological changes. Additionally, plant exhibited remarkable anti-oxidant activity. Moreover, phytochemical analysis revealed polyphenols and flavonoids. Conclusion Taken together, these results support traditional use of B.orthobotrys as potent anti-arthritic agent that may be proposed for rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
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Gomes BS, Neto BPS, Lopes EM, Cunha FVM, Araújo AR, Wanderley CWS, Wong DVT, Júnior RCPL, Ribeiro RA, Sousa DP, Venes R Medeiros J, Oliveira RCM, Oliveira FA. Anti-inflammatory effect of the monoterpene myrtenol is dependent on the direct modulation of neutrophil migration and oxidative stress. Chem Biol Interact 2017; 273:73-81. [PMID: 28559105 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2017.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2016] [Revised: 05/15/2017] [Accepted: 05/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Myrtenol is a bicyclic monoterpene with anti-inflammatory properties. However, the mechanisms involved are partially unknown. Here, we investigated the effect of myrtenol during experimental chronic arthritis and the possible modulating activity of oxidative stress and neutrophil migration. Complete Freund's Adjuvant (CFA)-sensitized rats were treated with vehicle (1 mL/kg, po), myrtenol (12.5, 25 or 50 mg/kg, po), indomethacin (10 mg/kg, po) or dexamethasone (0.4 mg/kg) followed by intra-articular injection of CFA (0.5 mg/mL, 50 μL per joint). Then, paw edema and articular incapacitation (paw elevation time) were evaluated for 14 days. On the last day, a blood concentration superoxide dismutase (SOD) and nitrite was determined. In another experimental setting, human neutrophils were incubated with vehicle (sterile saline, 1 mL) or myrtenol (10-100 ng/mL) and the in vitro chemotaxis to N-formylmethionine-leucyl-phenylalanine (fMLP) (10-7 M/well) was evaluated. In addition, antiinflammatory effect of myrtenol was investigated in carrageenan-induced peritonitis. We found that CFA induced a prominent paw swelling and incapacitation of the joint, which were significantly prevented by myrtenol (P < 0.05). In addition, blood accumulation nitrite was attenuated by myrtenol when compared with vehicle-treated CFA group (P < 0.05). Furthermore, plasma levels of SOD were significantly increased by myrtenol versus vehicle-treated CFA group (P < 0.05). Moreover, fMLP-triggered neutrophil chemotaxis and carrageenan-induced peritonitis were markedly prevented by myrtenol (P < 0.05). Therefore, myrtenol showed anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects on experimental chronic arthritis, which seems to be related to the direct modulation of neutrophil migration and antioxidant activity.
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- Bruno S Gomes
- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil.
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Parnaíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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Taksande BG, Gawande DY, Chopde CT, Umekar MJ, Kotagale NR. Agmatine ameliorates adjuvant induced arthritis and inflammatory cachexia in rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 86:271-278. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.12.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2016] [Revised: 11/28/2016] [Accepted: 12/09/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Jafari S, Maleki-Dizaji N, Barar J, Barzegar-Jalali M, Rameshrad M, Adibkia K. Methylprednisolone acetate-loaded hydroxyapatite nanoparticles as a potential drug delivery system for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: In vitro and in vivo evaluations. Eur J Pharm Sci 2016; 91:225-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2016.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2016] [Revised: 04/07/2016] [Accepted: 05/12/2016] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Jeengar MK, Rompicharla SVK, Shrivastava S, Chella N, Shastri NR, Naidu V, Sistla R. Emu oil based nano-emulgel for topical delivery of curcumin. Int J Pharm 2016; 506:222-36. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2016.04.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2016] [Revised: 04/12/2016] [Accepted: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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El-Hawary SS, Mohammed R, Abouzid S, Ali ZY, Elwekeel A. Anti-arthritic activity of 11-O-(4′-O-methyl galloyl)-bergenin and Crassula capitella extract in rats. J Pharm Pharmacol 2016; 68:834-44. [DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2015] [Accepted: 04/10/2016] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Objectives
Isolation and identification of phytochemicals of Crassula capitella (Thunberg), evaluation of the anti-arthritic potential of the extract and the major isolated compound; 11-O-(4′-O-methyl galloyl)-bergenin and underlying their mechanism on rat model of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
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Different fractions were subjected to column chromatography giving fourteen compound identified by mass and NMR spectroscopic techniques. RA was induced by intraplantar injection of complete Freund's adjuvant into the right hind paw of rats. Influence of tested samples in comparable to methotrexate on paw oedema, body weight gain, serum diagnostic markers, cartilage and bone degeneration enzymes, pro-inflammatory mediators and oxidative stress biomarkers in arthritic rats.
Key findings
Fourteen phenolic compounds were isolated and identified for the first time from C. capitella. The major compound identified as 11-O-(4′-O-methyl galloyl)-bergenin. Treatment of arthritic rats with extract or 11-O-(4′-O-methyl galloyl)-bergenin with the tested doses can reduce the progression and severity of RA.
Conclusion
Crassula capitella is a new natural and abundant source for 11-O-(4′-O-methyl galloyl)-bergenin for resolving chronic inflammatory diseases as RA through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and membrane stabilizing mechanism.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Giza, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Bodhankar SL, Kandhare AD, Patil MV. Ameliorative Effect of Alkaloidal Fraction of Leaves of Alstonia scholaris Against Acetic Acid Induced Colitis via Modulation of Oxido-nitrosative and Pro-inflammatory Cytokines. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.5567/pharmacologia.2016.170.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Honmore VS, Kandhare AD, Kadam PP, Khedkar VM, Sarkar D, Bodhankar SL, Zanwar AA, Rojatkar SR, Natu AD. Isolates of Alpinia officinarum Hance as COX-2 inhibitors: Evidence from anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and molecular docking studies. Int Immunopharmacol 2016; 33:8-17. [PMID: 26849772 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2016.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2015] [Revised: 12/19/2015] [Accepted: 01/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inflammation triggered by oxidative stress can cause various ailments, such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, diabetes etc. In the last few years, there has been a renewed interest in studying the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action of plant constituents such as flavonoids and diarylheptanoids. AIM To evaluate the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory activity and the total phenolic content of isolated compounds from Alpinia officinarum rhizomes. Furthermore, molecular docking was performed to study the binding mode of these compounds into the active site of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). METHODS A. officinarum rhizomes were extracted by maceration, using methanol. This extract was further fractionated by partitioning with hexane, chloroform and ethyl acetate and these fractions on further purification resulted in isolation of five pure compounds. Characterization was carried out by using (1)H NMR, (13)C NMR and MS. They were further evaluated for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity using carrageenan-induced paw edema model in rats. Molecular docking study was performed using Glide module integrated in Schrodinger molecular modeling software. RESULTS The compounds were identified as 1,7-diphenylhept-4-en-3-one (1), 5-hydroxy-1,7-diphenyl-3-heptanone (2), 3,5,7-trihydroxyflavone (Galangin, 3), 3,5,7-trihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavone (Kaempferide, 4) and 5-hydroxy-7-(4″-hydroxy-3″-methoxyphenyl)-1-phenyl-3-heptanone (5). The compound-3 and compound-5 (10mg/kg) showed significant (p<0.001) antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. Moreover, total phenolic content was detected as 72.96 mg and 51.18 mg gallic acid equivalent respectively. All the five isolates were found to be good binders with COX-2 (average docking score -9.03). CONCLUSIONS Galangin and 5-hydroxy-7-(4″-hydroxy-3″-methoxyphenyl)-1-phenyl-3-heptanone exhibited anti-inflammatory and in-vitro antioxidant activity which may be due to presence of phenolic content in it. The molecular docking study revealed that these compounds have affinity towards COX-2 active site which can further be explored as selective COX-2 inhibitors. The results obtained in this work justify the use of A. officinarum in the treatment of inflammatory disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases.
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- Post Graduate and Research Center, Department of Chemistry, MES Abasaheb Garware College, Pune, Maharashtra 411004, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra 411038, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra 411038, India
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- Combichem-Bioresource Center, Organic Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune, Maharashtra 411008, India
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- Combichem-Bioresource Center, Organic Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune, Maharashtra 411008, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra 411038, India.
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- Center for Innovation in Nutrition Health Disease, IRSHA, BVDU, Dhankawadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411043, India
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- R&D Centre in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Applied Chemistry, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra 411038, India.
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- Post Graduate and Research Center, Department of Chemistry, MES Abasaheb Garware College, Pune, Maharashtra 411004, India.
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Bodhankar SL, Kandhare AD, Patil A, Guru A, Mukhrjee A, Sarkar S, Sengupta A, Parmar HM, Muthal AP, Wangikar P. Ameliorative Effect of Ferulic Acid Against Acetic Acid Induced Ulcerative Colitis: Role of HO-1 and Nrf2. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.5567/pharmacologia.2016.114.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Kandhare AD, Alam J, Patil MVK, Sinha A, Bodhankar SL. Wound healing potential of naringin ointment formulation via regulating the expression of inflammatory, apoptotic and growth mediators in experimental rats. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2016; 54:419-32. [PMID: 25894211 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2015.1038755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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CONTEXT Wound healing is a consequence of a complex process involving inflammatory, proliferative, and remodeling phases. Naringin, a flavanone glycoside, is associated with modulation of various oxido-inflammatory and growth factors. AIM The aim of this study is to evaluate the wound-healing activity of naringin ointment formulation (NOF) on experimental wound models. MATERIALS AND METHODS A soft paraffin-based cream containing 1, 2, and 4% (w/w) naringin was formulated and evaluated for physicochemical characters. Excision wounds and incisions wounds were used to study the topical effect of NOF for 20 d (once a day) on various biochemical, molecular, and histological parameters. RESULTS NOF (2 and 4%, w/w) treatment showed a significant decrease (p < 0.05) in wound area and epithelization period whereas the rate of wound contraction increased significantly (p < 0.05). The altered levels of oxido-nitrosative stress (SOD, GSH, MDA, MPO, and NO) were significantly (p < 0.05) restored by NOF. Treatment produced a significant increase (p < 0.05) in tensile strength, hydroxyproline content, and protein content. TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, NF-κB, smad-7, and Bax mRNA expression were significantly down-regulated (p < 0.05) by NOF, whereas polymerase gamma (pol-γ), smad-3, VEGF and TGF-β, and collagen-1 mRNA expressions were significantly up-regulated (p < 0.05) by NOF. Histological alterations in wound skin were also restored by NOF. CONCLUSION NOF exerts wound healing potential via down-regulated expression of inflammatory (NF-κB, TNF-α, and ILs), apoptotic (pol-γ and Bax), and up-regulated growth factor (VEGF and TGF-β) expression, thus modulating collagen-1 expression to induce angiogenesis leading to wound healing.
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- a Department of Pharmacology , Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University , Pune , Maharashtra , India
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- a Department of Pharmacology , Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University , Pune , Maharashtra , India
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- a Department of Pharmacology , Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University , Pune , Maharashtra , India
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- a Department of Pharmacology , Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University , Pune , Maharashtra , India
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- a Department of Pharmacology , Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University , Pune , Maharashtra , India
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Eyong KO, Foyet HS, Baïrys G, Ngosong Folefoc G, Acha Asongalem E, Lagojda A, Lamshöft M. A new ursane triterpenoic acid and other potential anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic constituents from EtOAc extracts of Vitellaria paradoxa stem bark. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2015; 174:277-286. [PMID: 26297841 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2015] [Revised: 08/14/2015] [Accepted: 08/17/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Vitellaria paradoxa (shea tree) is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including, inflammation and fever. Therefore the present research investigates the anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic effects of V. paradoxa stem bark extracts in rats and the isolation and characterization of its active constituents. METHODS The anti-inflammatory activity of ethyl acetate extract of V. Paradoxa (VPEE) was evaluated by use of the carrageenan-induced paw oedema model in rats. Moreover, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was induced by injection of Freund's Completed Adjuvant (FCA) into the subplantar surface of the hind paw of the male Wistar rats. Paw volume was measured plethysmometrically. Joint swelling was measured using electronic vernier caliper. Hot plate test was used to assess the effect of VPEE on hyperalgesia while open field was used to assess the locomotors activity. The relative weight of spleen, liver and thymus was obtained as well as some haematological parameters. Tibiotarsal joint was extracted for histopathology under light microscope. Chemical analysis was carried out by high resolution mass spectrometry and one and two-dimensional NMR techniques. RESULTS LC-MS analysis of the EtOAc extract revealed the presence of a new triterpenoid and several known compounds. The structure of the novel compound was elucidated by means of LC-MS and selected 1D and 2D-NMR experiments. The biological effects of ethyl acetate (VPEE), methanol (VPME) and water extracts (VPAE) of V. paradoxa were tested on carrageenan model of acute inflammation and FCA-induced rheumatoid arthritis animal model. In the carrageenan-induced inflammation, VPEE (150 mg/kg) significant (66.67%) inhibited the first (after 1h) and the second phase (4-6h) of edema formation. On the Complete Freund's adjuvant-induced rheumatoid arthritis, VPEE at the same dose showed a significantly protective effect. On days 19-28th of treatment, the maximum inflammatory percentage was between 9.60 and 8.91% for the VPEE compared to 30.91-24.29% for the controls. All the extracts significantly reduced the score of arthritis but the maximal reduction was obtained with the VPEE on day 24th of the experimentation. The altered haematological parameters in the arthritic rats were significantly recovered to near normal by the treatment with VPEE at the dose of 150 mg/kg. Further histological studies revealed the anti-arthritic activity by preventing cartilage destruction of the arthritic joints of adjuvant arthritic rats. The spleen hypertrophy induced by the FCA was also significantly inhibited. CONCLUSION These findings provide pharmacological basis for the application of the VPEE in inflammatory disorders.
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Yaoundé 1, P.O. Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Maroua, P.O. Box 46, Maroua, Cameroon
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Yaoundé 1, P.O. Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, P.O. Box 63, Buea, Cameroon
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- Bayer CropScience Aktiengesellschaft, Monheim, Germany.
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