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Adnan M, Siddiqui AJ, Hamadou WS, Snoussi M, Badraoui R, Ashraf SA, Jamal A, Awadelkareem AM, Sachidanandan M, Hadi S, Khan MA, Patel M. Deciphering the Molecular Mechanism Responsible for Efficiently Inhibiting Metastasis of Human Non-Small Cell Lung and Colorectal Cancer Cells Targeting the Matrix Metalloproteinases by Selaginella repanda. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 10:979. [PMID: 34068885 PMCID: PMC8156211 DOI: 10.3390/plants10050979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Selaginella species are known to have antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic as well as anticancer effects. However, no study has examined the cytotoxic and anti-metastatic efficacy of Selaginella repanda (S. repanda) to date. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the potential anti-metastatic properties of ethanol crude extract of S. repanda in human non-small-cell lung (A-549) and colorectal cancer (HCT-116) cells with possible mechanisms. Effect of S. repanda crude extract on the growth, adhesion, migration and invasion of the A-549 and HCT-116 were investigated. We demonstrated that S. repanda crude extract inhibited cell growth of metastatic cells in a dose and time dependent manner. Incubation of A-549 and HCT-116 cells with 100-500 µg/mL of S. repanda crude extract significantly inhibited cell adhesion to gelatin coated surface. In the migration and invasion assay, S. repanda crude extract also significantly inhibited cellular migration and invasion in both A-549 and HCT-116 cells. Moreover, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, and real-time PCR (RT-PCR) analysis revealed that the activity and mRNA level of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) and membrane type 1-matrix metalloproteinase (MT1-MMP) were inhibited. While the activity of tissue inhibitor matrix metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP-1); an inhibitor of MMPs was stimulated by S. repanda crude extract in a concentration-dependent manner. Therefore, the present study not only indicated the inhibition of motility and invasion of malignant cells by S. repanda, but also revealed that such effects were likely associated with the decrease in MMP-2/-9 expression of both A-549 and HCT-116 cells. This further suggests that S. repanda could be used as a potential source of anti-metastasis agent in pharmaceutical development for cancer therapy.
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- Mohd Adnan
- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (A.J.S.); (W.S.H.); (M.S.); (R.B.); (A.J.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (A.J.S.); (W.S.H.); (M.S.); (R.B.); (A.J.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (A.J.S.); (W.S.H.); (M.S.); (R.B.); (A.J.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (A.J.S.); (W.S.H.); (M.S.); (R.B.); (A.J.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (A.J.S.); (W.S.H.); (M.S.); (R.B.); (A.J.)
- Section of Histology-Cytology, Medicine Faculty of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, La Rabta-Tunis 1007, Tunisia
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medial Sciences, University of Hail, Hail P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (A.J.S.); (W.S.H.); (M.S.); (R.B.); (A.J.)
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medial Sciences, University of Hail, Hail P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- Department of Oral Radiology, College of Dentistry, University of Hail, Hail P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia;
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- School of Forensic and Applied Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK;
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Al Ain 17666, United Arab Emirates
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- Bapalal Vaidya Botanical Research Centre, Department of Biosciences, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat 394230, India
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Phytochemistry, Bioactivities, Pharmacokinetics and Toxicity Prediction of Selaginella repanda with Its Anticancer Potential against Human Lung, Breast and Colorectal Carcinoma Cell Lines. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26030768. [PMID: 33540783 PMCID: PMC7867377 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26030768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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In this study, we investigated the bioactive potential (antibacterial and antioxidant), anticancer activity and detailed phytochemical analysis of Selaginellarepanda (S. repanda) ethanolic crude extract for the very first time using different in vitro approaches. Furthermore, computer-aided prediction of pharmacokinetic properties and safety profile of the identified phytoconstituents were also employed in order to provide some useful insights for drug discovery. S. repanda, which is a rich source of potent natural bioactive compounds, showed promising antibacterial activity against the tested pathogenic bacteria (S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, E. coli and S. flexneri). The crude extract displayed favorable antioxidant activity against both 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) (IC50 = 231.6 μg/mL) and H2O2 (IC50 = 288.3 μg/mL) molecules. S. repanda also showed favorable and effective anticancer activity against all three malignant cancer cells in a dose/time dependent manner. Higher activity was found against lung (A549) (IC50 = 341.1 μg/mL), followed by colon (HCT-116) (IC50 = 378.8 μg/mL) and breast (MCF-7) (IC50 = 428.3 μg/mL) cancer cells. High resolution-liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (HR-LC–MS) data of S. repanda crude extract revealed the presence of diverse bioactive/chemical components, including fatty acids, alcohol, sugar, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, coumarins and phenolics, which can be the basis and major cause for its bioactive potential. Therefore, achieved results from this study confirmed the efficacy of S. repanda and a prospective source of naturally active biomolecules with antibacterial, antioxidant and anticancer potential. These phytocompounds alone with their favorable pharmacokinetics profile suggests good lead and efficiency of S. repanda with no toxicity risks. Finally, further in vivo experimental investigations can be promoted as probable candidates for various therapeutic functions, drug discovery and development.
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Gomes Júnior A, Islam MT, Nicolau LAD, de Souza LKM, Araújo TDS, Lopes de Oliveira GA, de Melo Nogueira K, da Silva Lopes L, Medeiros JVR, Mubarak MS, Melo-Cavalcante AAC. Anti-Inflammatory, Antinociceptive, and Antioxidant Properties of Anacardic Acid in Experimental Models. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:19506-19515. [PMID: 32803044 PMCID: PMC7424580 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c01775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Anacardic acid (AA), a compound extracted from cashew nut liquid, exhibits numerous pharmacological activities. The aim of the current investigation was to assess the anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, and antioxidant activities of AA in mouse models. For this, Swiss albino mice were pretreated with AA (10, 25, 50 mg/kg, intraperitoneally, ip) 30 min prior to the administration of carrageenan, as well as 25 mg/kg of prostaglandin E2, dextran, histamine, and compound 48/80. The antinociceptive activity was evaluated by formalin, abdominal, and hot plate tests, using antagonist of opioid receptors (naloxene, 3 mg/kg, ip) to identify antinociceptive mechanisms. Results from this study revealed that AA at 25 mg/kg inhibits carrageenan-induced edema. In addition, AA at 25 mg/kg reduced edema and leukocyte and neutrophilic migration to the intraperitoneal cavity, diminished myeloperoxidase activity and malondialdehyde concentration, and increased the levels of reduced glutathione. In nociceptive tests, it also decreased licking, abdominal writhing, and latency to thermal stimulation, possibly via interaction with opioid receptors. Taken together, these results indicate that AA exhibits anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive actions and also reduces oxidative stress in acute experimental models, suggesting AA as a promising compound in the pharmaceutical arena.
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- Antonio
Luiz Gomes Júnior
- RENORBIO
- Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Piauí, Brazil
- LAPNEX
- Laboratory of Research in Experimental Neurochemistry of Post-Graduation
Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal
University of Piauí, Teresina CEP 64049-550, Piauí, Brazil
- LAPGENIC
- Laboratory of Research in Genetic Toxicology of Post-Graduation
Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal
University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Piauí, Brazil
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- Laboratory
of Theoretical and Computational Biophysics, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
- Faculty
of Pharmacy, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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- LAFFEX -
Laboratory of Experimental Physiopharmacology in Biotechnology and
Biodiversity Center Research (BIOTEC), Federal
University of Piauí-CMRV, Parnaíba 64202-020, Piauí, Brazil
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- RENORBIO
- Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Piauí, Brazil
- LAFFEX -
Laboratory of Experimental Physiopharmacology in Biotechnology and
Biodiversity Center Research (BIOTEC), Federal
University of Piauí-CMRV, Parnaíba 64202-020, Piauí, Brazil
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Lopes Araújo
- RENORBIO
- Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Piauí, Brazil
- LAFFEX -
Laboratory of Experimental Physiopharmacology in Biotechnology and
Biodiversity Center Research (BIOTEC), Federal
University of Piauí-CMRV, Parnaíba 64202-020, Piauí, Brazil
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- RENORBIO
- Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Piauí, Brazil
- LAPNEX
- Laboratory of Research in Experimental Neurochemistry of Post-Graduation
Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal
University of Piauí, Teresina CEP 64049-550, Piauí, Brazil
- LAFFEX -
Laboratory of Experimental Physiopharmacology in Biotechnology and
Biodiversity Center Research (BIOTEC), Federal
University of Piauí-CMRV, Parnaíba 64202-020, Piauí, Brazil
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- LAFFEX -
Laboratory of Experimental Physiopharmacology in Biotechnology and
Biodiversity Center Research (BIOTEC), Federal
University of Piauí-CMRV, Parnaíba 64202-020, Piauí, Brazil
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- LAPNEX
- Laboratory of Research in Experimental Neurochemistry of Post-Graduation
Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal
University of Piauí, Teresina CEP 64049-550, Piauí, Brazil
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- RENORBIO
- Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Piauí, Brazil
- LAFFEX -
Laboratory of Experimental Physiopharmacology in Biotechnology and
Biodiversity Center Research (BIOTEC), Federal
University of Piauí-CMRV, Parnaíba 64202-020, Piauí, Brazil
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de Carvalho Melo-Cavalcante
- RENORBIO
- Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Piauí, Brazil
- LAPGENIC
- Laboratory of Research in Genetic Toxicology of Post-Graduation
Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal
University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Piauí, Brazil
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Gias ZT, Afsana F, Debnath P, Alam MS, Ena TN, Hossain MH, Jain P, Reza HM. A mechanistic approach to HPLC analysis, antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory and postoperative analgesic activities of panch phoron in mice. BMC Complement Med Ther 2020; 20:102. [PMID: 32228549 PMCID: PMC7106723 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-020-02891-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Panch phoron is a mixture of five spices containing an equal proportion of Foeniculum vulgare (fennel), Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn (fenugreek), Nigella sativa (black cumin), Cuminum cyminum (cumin) and Brassica nigra (black mustard). The mixture is commonly used in Bangladeshi cuisine and possesses many pharmacological effects. In this study, we evaluated the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of aqueous panch phoron extract (PPE) in vivo, its possible mechanism of action and phytochemical analysis by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). We also investigated the effect of PPE on postoperative pain in mice. Methods HPLC was carried out using LC-20A Modular HPLC system to identify the bioactive compounds present in PPE. Five groups of Swiss albino male mice (n = 6 per group) were orally treated with 10 ml/kg of distilled water or 10 mg/kg of sodium diclofenac or three doses of PPE (100 mg/kg, 300 mg/kg, 500 mg/kg). In vivo assessment was carried out by the writhing test, tail-flick test, formalin test, and carrageenan induced paw edema test. The opioid antagonist, naloxone was used in the acetic acid test to evaluate the involvement of opioid receptors. To assess the effect of PPE in postoperative pain, mice that underwent sciatic nerve surgery were measured for the paw withdrawal latency in a hot water bath. Results In HPLC analysis, different types of phenolic compounds and flavonoids, including catechin hydrate, para-coumaric acid, vanillic acid, and syringic acid were detected. Treatment with PPE exhibited dose-dependent antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities in pain models (p < 0.05). Furthermore, naloxone did not reverse the effect of PPE in the writhing test. Mice that underwent sciatic nerve surgery showed that the paw withdrawal latency increased gradually over 7 days. Conclusions Our results demonstrate that PPE has significant antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities and can provide significant postoperative analgesia.
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- Zarin Tasnim Gias
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, -1229, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, -1229, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, -1229, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, -1229, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, -1229, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- BCSIR Laboratories, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), -1205, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, -1229, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, -1229, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Kedi PBE, Meva FE, Kotsedi L, Nguemfo EL, Zangueu CB, Ntoumba AA, Mohamed HEA, Dongmo AB, Maaza M. Eco-friendly synthesis, characterization, in vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory activity of silver nanoparticle-mediated Selaginella myosurus aqueous extract. Int J Nanomedicine 2018; 13:8537-8548. [PMID: 30587976 PMCID: PMC6296690 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s174530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Introduction There is emerging interest in medicinal plants in the biomedical field, due to their multitude of chemicals which show anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, or antitumoral potential. Research on medicinal plants has shown that nanotechnology could offer new solutions in the quality control, delivery aspects, or in sustaining herbal biological activities. This work reports on the preparation and characterization of silver nanoparticle-mediated Selaginella myosurus plant extract. Methods Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, high-resolution scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, and selected area electron diffraction have been used to characterize the prepared silver nanoparticles. The synthetic stability was studied by varying concentrations and pH of reactants. Egg albumin denaturation and carrageenan-induced rat paw edema model were used to ascertain the anti-inflammation. Results Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy gave plasmon resonance ranging between 420 and 480 nm while Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy proved nano interface functionalized with organics. The powder X-ray diffraction pattern is in agreement with silver and silver chloride nanoparticles of crystallite size 33.7 nm and 44.2 nm for silver and silver chloride, respectively. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy enables elemental characterization of the particles consisting of silver and silver chloride among main elements. Spherical silver grain of 58.81 nm average size has been depicted with high-resolution scanning electron microscopy and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. Inhibitions of 99% and 60% were obtained in vitro and in vivo, respectively. Conclusion The albumin denaturation and carrageenan-induced rat hind paw edema model to assess the anti-inflammatory potential of generated nanoparticles suggests that the silver nanoparticles may act as reducing/inhibiting agents on the release of acute inflammatory mediators. Hence, this work clearly demonstrated that silver nanoparticles mediated-Selaginella myosurus could be considered as a potential source for anti-inflammatory drugs.
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- Philippe Belle Ebanda Kedi
- Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon, .,Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, Somerset, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon,
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- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, Somerset, South Africa.,UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa.,Department of Physics, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
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- Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon,
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- Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon,
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- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, Somerset, South Africa.,UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon,
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- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, Somerset, South Africa.,UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
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Hasanat A, Chowdhury TA, Kabir MSH, Chowdhury MS, Chy MNU, Barua J, Chakrabarty N, Paul A. Antinociceptive Activity of Macaranga denticulata Muell. Arg. (Family: Euphorbiaceae): In Vivo and In Silico Studies. MEDICINES 2017; 4:medicines4040088. [PMID: 29194388 PMCID: PMC5750612 DOI: 10.3390/medicines4040088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2017] [Revised: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background: The present study was conducted to investigate the antinociceptive activity of methanol extract of Macaranga denticulata (Met.MD) in an animal model, followed by molecular docking analysis. Methods: Antinociceptive activity was determined by acetic acid-induced writhing and formalin-induced licking test in mice. Then, molecular docking study was performed to identify compounds having maximum activity against the COX-1 enzyme using Schrödinger Maestro (version 10.1) to determine docking fitness. Results: A preliminary phytochemical analysis of Met.MD revealed that it contained alkaloids, carbohydrates, phenols, flavonoids, tannins, and terpenoids. Met.MD exhibited a dose-dependent and statistically significant antinociceptive activity in the acetic acid and formalin test at the doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg. In addition, our docking study showed that macarangin had the best fitness score of −5.81 with COX-1 enzyme among six major compounds of M. denticulata. Conclusions: Results of the present study confirmed the potential antinociceptive activity of M. denticulata leaf extract in both in vivo and in silico models.
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- Abul Hasanat
- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong 4318, Bangladesh.
- GUSTO A Research Group, Chittagong 4000, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong 4318, Bangladesh.
- GUSTO A Research Group, Chittagong 4000, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong 4318, Bangladesh.
- GUSTO A Research Group, Chittagong 4000, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong 4318, Bangladesh.
- GUSTO A Research Group, Chittagong 4000, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong 4318, Bangladesh.
- GUSTO A Research Group, Chittagong 4000, Bangladesh.
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- GUSTO A Research Group, Chittagong 4000, Bangladesh.
- Comilla Medical College, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong 4318, Bangladesh.
- GUSTO A Research Group, Chittagong 4000, Bangladesh.
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- GUSTO A Research Group, Chittagong 4000, Bangladesh.
- Department of Microbiology, Jagannath University, Dhaka 1100, Bangladesh.
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Cao H, Chai TT, Wang X, Morais-Braga MFB, Yang JH, Wong FC, Wang R, Yao H, Cao J, Cornara L, Burlando B, Wang Y, Xiao J, Coutinho HDM. Phytochemicals from fern species: potential for medicine applications. PHYTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS : PROCEEDINGS OF THE PHYTOCHEMICAL SOCIETY OF EUROPE 2017; 16:379-440. [PMID: 32214919 PMCID: PMC7089528 DOI: 10.1007/s11101-016-9488-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2016] [Accepted: 12/21/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Ferns are an important phytogenetic bridge between lower and higher plants. Historically they have been used in many ways by humans, including as ornamental plants, domestic utensils, foods, and in handicrafts. In addition, they have found uses as medicinal herbs. Ferns produce a wide array of secondary metabolites endowed with different bioactivities that could potentially be useful in the treatment of many diseases. However, there is currently relatively little information in the literature on the phytochemicals present in ferns and their pharmacological applications, and the most recent review of the literature on the occurrence, chemotaxonomy and physiological activity of fern secondary metabolites was published over 20 years ago, by Soeder (Bot Rev 51:442-536, 1985). Here, we provide an updated review of this field, covering recent findings concerning the bioactive phytochemicals and pharmacology of fern species.
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- Hui Cao
- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002 China
- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau
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- Department of Chemical Science, Faculty of ScienceUniversiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 31900 Kampar, Malaysia
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- Department of Biology, Shanghai Normal University, 100 Guilin Rd, Shanghai, 200234 China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091 China
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- Department of Chemical Science, Faculty of ScienceUniversiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 31900 Kampar, Malaysia
- Centre for Biodiversity Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 31900 Kampar, Malaysia
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- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, 221004 China
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau
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- Department of Biology, Shanghai Normal University, 100 Guilin Rd, Shanghai, 200234 China
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra dell’Ambiente e della Vita, Polo Botanico, Università degli Studi di Genova, Corso Dogali 1M, 16136 Genoa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica, Università del Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro”, Viale Teresa Michel 11, 15121 Alessandria, Italy
- Istituto di Biofisica, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via De Marini 6, 16149 Genoa, Italy
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- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002 China
- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Regional University of Cariri–URCA, Crato, CE Brazil
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Islam S, Shajib MS, Ahmed T. Antinociceptive effect of methanol extract of Celosia cristata Linn. in mice. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2016; 16:400. [PMID: 27770773 PMCID: PMC5075210 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-016-1393-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Celosia cristata Linn. (Amaranthaceae) is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of headache, sores, ulcers, eye inflammations, skin eruption, painful menstruation and carpal tunnel syndrome. This study was performed to evaluate the antinociceptive activity of methanol extract of the whole plant of C. cristata (MECC). METHODS The evaluation of the antinociceptive effect of MECC was performed using thermal (hot plate, tail immersion test) and chemical (acetic acid, formalin, and glutamate-induced nociception test) pain models in mice at four different doses (50, 100, 200, 400 mg/kg; p.o.). Involvement of opioid receptors mediated central antinociceptive mechanism of MECC was evaluated using naloxone. Furthermore, the association of ATP-sensitive K+ channel and cGMP pathway were evaluated using glibenclamide and methylene blue respectively. RESULTS Oral treatment of MECC produced significant, strong and dose-dependent central and peripheral antinociceptive effect in experimental pain models. MECC significantly increased the latency time of thermal threshold in both hot plate and tail immersion test. The inhibition of writhing syndrome by the extract in the acetic acid-induced writhing test was remarkable. MECC significantly reduced the formalin-induced neurogenic and inflammatory pain. In addition, the inhibition of glutamate-induced paw licking and edema by MECC was significant. The antinociceptive effect was significantly reversed by naloxone and glibenclamide, suggesting the association of opioid and ATP-sensitive K+ channel system respectively. In addition, MECC also demonstrated the involvement of cGMP pathway in the antinociceptive action. CONCLUSION The study suggests that C. cristata possess significant antinociceptive effect which is associated with both central and peripheral mechanisms and provides a rationale for its extensive use at different painful conditions in traditional medicine.
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- Shanta Islam
- Department of Pharmacy, Stamford University Bangladesh, 51 Siddeswari Road, 1217 Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Stamford University Bangladesh, 51 Siddeswari Road, 1217 Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Stamford University Bangladesh, 51 Siddeswari Road, 1217 Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Mahaldar K, Saifuzzaman M, Irin T, Barman AK, Islam MK, Rahman MM, Islam MA. Analgesic, anthelmintic and toxicity studies of Solanum violaceum Linn. Leaves. ORIENTAL PHARMACY AND EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s13596-016-0227-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Reinaldo RCPDS, Santiago ACP, Medeiros PM, Albuquerque UP. Do ferns and lycophytes function as medicinal plants? A study of their low representation in traditional pharmacopoeias. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2015; 175:39-47. [PMID: 26363238 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2015] [Revised: 09/01/2015] [Accepted: 09/02/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Ethnobotany is becoming an important tool for understanding how traditional medical systems are organized and which variables affect their structure and dynamics. However, some phenomena observed in ethnobotanical studies led us to question whether such phenomena are real or methodological artifacts. The small proportion of ferns and lycophytes in ethnobotanical surveys of medicinal plants is one such phenomenon, and its causes should be identified using different approach levels. The present study aimed to clarify the reasons for a low representation of these two groups in studies of medicinal plants. MATERIALS AND METHODS The present study considered the following hypotheses: 1) ferns and lycophytes are little represented in different ethnobotanical studies because of inadequate data collection methods to record these species; 2) ferns and lycophytes are little represented because of the local perception of their low therapeutic efficacy; and 3) species of ferns and lycophytes are represented in local pharmacopoeias in proportion to the size of their families. We chose rural communities from Chapada do Araripe, Northeast Brazil to test our hypotheses. Data on the medicinal plant repertoires of the communities and on the perceived therapeutic efficacy of ferns were obtained using two different methods, semi-structured interviews associated with free lists and a checklist interview, both applied to local specialists. The resulting data were analyzed differently for each test. In addition, data regarding the total flora x medicinal flora ratio were obtained with a floristic survey and accessing data banks from previous studies performed by our research team. RESULTS All hypotheses were confirmed, showing that all three factors contributed to the low representation of these plant groups as medicinal resources. The present study showed that free-list interviews are not a good method to access traditional knowledge of medicinal ferns and lycophytes and that the use of visual stimuli can help the memory of the informants, thus making it possible to associate the perceived characteristics with plant use. The results also showed that individuals perceive these plants as inferior therapeutic resources compared to angiosperms, which contributes to knowledge of their use not being transmitted. The final result of the present study was that the distribution of medicinal fern and lycophyte species within families was consistent with the total flora x medicinal flora ratio. This result indicates that even if the most appropriate data collection method was used for the ethnobotanical survey, the number of species would not be as expressive as that of angiosperms.
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- Rafael Corrêa Prota dos Santos Reinaldo
- Laboratory of Applied and Theoretical Ethnobiology. Department of Biology, Rural Federal University of Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros s/n, Dois Irmãos, 52171-900 Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biodiversity, Biology Center, Federal University of Pernambuco, Centro Acadêmico de Vitória, Rua Alto do Reservatório s/n., Bela Vista, 55608-680 Vitória de Santo Antão, PE, Brazil
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- Biology and Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Western Bahia, Estrada do Barrocão, s/n, Morada Nobre, 47800-000 Barreiras, BA, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied and Theoretical Ethnobiology. Department of Biology, Rural Federal University of Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros s/n, Dois Irmãos, 52171-900 Recife, PE, Brazil.
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Hossain CF, Al-Amin M, Sayem ASM, Siragee IH, Tunan AM, Hassan F, Kabir MM, Sultana GNN. Antinociceptive principle from Curcuma aeruginosa. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2015; 15:191. [PMID: 26092132 PMCID: PMC4474446 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-015-0720-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2014] [Accepted: 06/11/2015] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Background The rhizome of Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb (Zingiberaceae) has been used as a traditional folk medicine for the treatment of rheumatic disorders in Bangladesh. The aim of the current study was the bioassay-guided isolation and purification of an antinociceptive principle from the methanol extract of C. aeruginosa rhizomes. Methods The antinociceptive activity was determined using acetic acid induced writhing and formalin induced licking in the Swiss albino mice to investigate central and peripheral antinociceptive principle of C. aeruginosa rhizomes. Vacuum Liquid Chromatography (VLC) and open column chromatography were used for separation. Crystallization was used for the purification of the isolated compound germacrone (1). Diclofenac (10 mg/kg) and aspirin (100 mg/kg) were used as positive control and 5 % carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) in distilled water (10 ml/kg) for negative control were used in the acetic acid induced writhing and formalin induced licking methods. Results The methanol extract exhibited 37.50 and 45.31 % inhibition of writhing; 33.27 and 38.13 % inhibition of licking in the first phase and 69.72, 73.71 % inhibition of licking in the second phase at doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg, respectively. VLC of the extract yielded five fractions (Fr. 1 to Fr. 5). Fr. 1 exhibited 33.98 % inhibition that was comparably higher than other fractions (Fr. 2 to Fr. 5) at a dose of 100 mg/kg. Column chromatography of Fr. 1 generated five fractions (SF. 1 to SF. 5). Fraction SF.3 exhibited 46.88 % inhibition that was most potent among the other fractions at a dose of 50 mg/kg. Crystallization of the fraction SF.3 yielded germacrone (1), a cyclic sesquiterpene. Germacrone (1) showed 22.66, 34.77 and 51.17 % inhibition of writhing at doses of 10, 20 and 40 mg/kg, respectively; 30.43 and 37.53 % inhibition in the initial phase and 32.27 and 60.96 % inhibition in the second phase of licking at doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg, respectively. Conclusion Germacrone (1) showed a potent activity in both writhing and licking methods that indicates the compound as a central and peripheral antinociceptive principle of C. aeruginosa rhizomes with possible anti-inflammatory activity.
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Fagg CW, Lughadha EN, Milliken W, Nicholas Hind DJ, Brandão MGL. Useful Brazilian plants listed in the manuscripts and publications of the Scottish medic and naturalist George Gardner (1812-1849). JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2015; 161:18-29. [PMID: 25457988 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2014.11.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2014] [Revised: 11/01/2014] [Accepted: 11/21/2014] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Information regarding the beneficial use of native Brazilian plants was compiled by a number of European naturalists in the 19th century. The Scottish surgeon botanist George Gardner (1812-1849) was one such naturalist; however, the useful plants recorded in his manuscripts have not yet been studied in depth. AIM OF THE STUDY To present data recorded by Gardner in his manuscript Catalogue of Brazilian Plants regarding the use of native plants by Brazilian people and evaluate the extent to which they have been explored. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data on useful plants were obtained from Gardner׳s manuscript Catalogue of Brazilian Plants deposited in the Archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK. The identification of each plant was determined and/or updated by consulting the preserved botanical collections of Gardner deposited in the Herbarium of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (hereafter K), and expert determinations in other herbaria where duplicates are held. Correlated pharmacological studies for each plant were obtained from the PubMed database. Information recorded in Gardner׳s diary and previously published elsewhere complemented these data. RESULTS A total of 63 useful plants was recorded from the Catalogue and a further 30 from Gardner׳s book Travels in the Interior of Brazil (Gardner, 1846). Of the recorded names in the Catalogue, 46 (73%) could be identified to species by consulting specimens collected by Gardner and held at Kew. Thirty-six different traditional uses were registered for the identified plants, the most common being as febrifuges, to treat venereal complaints and as purgatives. Fewer than 50% of these species have been the focus of published pharmacological studies, yet for those which have been thus investigated, the efficacies reported by Gardner were confirmed. CONCLUSION The data recorded by Gardner represent a rich, relatively unexplored source of information regarding the traditional uses of Brazilian plants which merits further investigation.
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- Christopher W Fagg
- Faculdade de Ceilandia, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil; Departamento de Botânica, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
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- Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB, UK
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- CEPLAMT, Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, 31080-010 Belo Horizonte, Brazil; Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, 31080-010 Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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Chowdhury MA, Rahman MM, Chowdhury MRH, Uddin MJ, Sayeed MA, Hossain MA. Antinociceptive and cytotoxic activities of an epiphytic medicinal orchid: Vanda tessellata Roxb. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2014; 14:464. [PMID: 25472757 PMCID: PMC4289330 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2014] [Accepted: 11/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vanda tessellata (Orchidaceae) has been used in different sorts of ailments such as inflammations, rheumatism, dysentery, bronchitis, dyspepsia and fever in folk medicine. In this study we evaluated the antinociceptive and cytotoxic effect of methanol and aqueous extracts of V. tessellata leaf. METHODS Oral administration of V. tessellata aqueous (VTA) and methanol (VTM) leaf extracts at 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight (bw) doses were assessed for antinociceptive activity in acetic acid-induced writhing test, hot plate test, and tail immersion test in mice. In this study we also screened for cytotoxicity of the extracts by the brine shrimp (Artemia salina) lethality assay. RESULTS The extracts, at both doses, exhibited a significant (p < 0.05 - < 0.01) dose-dependent antinociceptive activity in hot plate and tail immersion test. The reaction time was increased to the thermal stimuli at 200 and 400 mg/kg doses up to 90 min. In acetic acid-induced writhing test, oral administration of VTA and VTM (200 and 400 mg/kg) also decreased the writhing significantly while compared to control. The dose 400 mg/kg showed maximum percentage of pain inhibition 42.37% and 45.08% for VTA and VTM respectively. Diclofenac sodium (10 mg/kg) and nalbuphine (10 mg/kg) were used as reference antinociceptive drugs. Very low cytotoxicity was observed on brine shrimps lethality assay. CONCLUSIONS The leaf extract has potential antinociceptive activity with minimum cytotoxicity. The present study supports the use of V. tessellata in different inflammatory disorders.
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- M Anisuzzaman Chowdhury
- />Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong, 154/A, College Road, Chittagong, 4203 Bangladesh
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- />Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong, 154/A, College Road, Chittagong, 4203 Bangladesh
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- />Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong, 154/A, College Road, Chittagong, 4203 Bangladesh
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- />Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong, 154/A, College Road, Chittagong, 4203 Bangladesh
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- />Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong, 154/A, College Road, Chittagong, 4203 Bangladesh
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- />Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000 Bangladesh
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Gu W, Song J, Cao Y, Sun Q, Yao H, Wu Q, Chao J, Zhou J, Xue W, Duan J. Application of the ITS2 Region for Barcoding Medicinal Plants of Selaginellaceae in Pteridophyta. PLoS One 2013; 8:e67818. [PMID: 23826345 PMCID: PMC3694882 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0067818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2013] [Accepted: 05/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Selaginellaceae is a family of nonseed plants with special evolutionary significance. Plants of the family Selaginellaceae are similarly shaped and easily confused, complicating identification via traditional methods. This study explored, for the first time, the use of the DNA barcode ITS2 to identify medicinal plants of the Selaginellaceae family. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS In our study, 103 samples were collected from the main distribution areas in China; these samples represented 34 species and contained almost all of the medicinal plants of Selaginellaceae. The ITS2 region of the genome was amplified from these samples and sequenced using universal primers and reaction conditions. The success rates of the PCR amplification and sequencing were 100%. There was significant divergence between the interspecific and intraspecific genetic distances of the ITS2 regions, while the presence of a barcoding gap was obvious. Using the BLAST1 and nearest distance methods, our results proved that the ITS2 regions could successfully identify the species of all Selaginellaceae samples examined. In addition, the secondary structures of ITS2 in the helical regions displayed clear differences in stem loop number, size, position, and screw angle among the medicinal plants of Selaginellaceae. Furthermore, cluster analysis using the ITS2 barcode supported the relationship between the species of Selaginellaceae established by traditional morphological methods. CONCLUSION The ITS2 barcode can effectively identify medicinal plants of Selaginellaceae. The results provide a scientific basis for the precise identification of plants of the family Selaginellaceae and the reasonable development of these resources. This study may broaden the application of DNA barcoding in the medicinal plant field and benefit phylogenetic investigations.
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- Wei Gu
- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guiyang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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Almeida JRGDS, Souza GR, Silva JC, Saraiva SRGDL, Júnior RGDO, Quintans JDSS, Barreto RDSS, Bonjardim LR, Cavalcanti SCDH, Quintans LJ. Borneol, a bicyclic monoterpene alcohol, reduces nociceptive behavior and inflammatory response in mice. ScientificWorldJournal 2013; 2013:808460. [PMID: 23710149 PMCID: PMC3654274 DOI: 10.1155/2013/808460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2013] [Accepted: 03/08/2013] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Borneol, a bicyclic monoterpene, has been evaluated for antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities. Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities were studied by measuring nociception by acetic acid, formalin, hot plate, and grip strength tests, while inflammation was prompted by carrageenan-induced peritonitis. The rotarod test was used to evaluate motor coordination. Borneol produced a significant (P < 0.01) reduction of the nociceptive behavior at the early and late phases of paw licking and reduced the writhing reflex in mice (formalin and writhing tests, resp.). When the hot plate test was conducted, borneol (in higher dose) produced an inhibition (P < 0.05) of the nociceptive behavior. Such results were unlikely to be provoked by motor abnormality. Additionally, borneol-treated mice reduced the carrageenan-induced leukocytes migration to the peritoneal cavity. Together, our results suggest that borneol possess significant central and peripheral antinociceptive activity; it has also anti-inflammatory activity. In addition, borneol did not impair motor coordination.
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