Gowda NV, Bhosale S, Kumar A. Acute Toxicity Study of 5, 11-Dihydroindolo [3, 2-ß]carbazole as per OECD Regulatory Guidelines.
Curr Drug Discov Technol 2023;
20:14-20. [PMID:
35507783 DOI:
10.2174/1570163819666220429095155]
[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: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
5,11-Dihydroindolo [3, 2-ß]carbazole is one of the phytoconstituent of the Arisaema genus, which might have various important biological activities. Recently, we have predicted the antiviral potential of this phytoconstituent against the Japanese Encephalitis virus (JEV).
METHODS
Thus, in the current study, the acute toxicity profile of 5, 11-dihydroindolo [3, 2-ß]carbazole as per OECD regulatory guidelines in female Wistar rats was evaluated.
RESULTS
We did not find any adverse effects, mortality, and altered behaviour in animals after administration of 5, 11-dihydroindolo [3, 2-ß] carbazole at a dose of 300 and 2000 mg/Kg. Furthermore, no significant changes in physiological and haematological parameters were observed. The histopathological study of vital organs also showed no significant changes compared to the control.
CONCLUSION
Based on the findings of the current investigation, 5, 11-dihydroindolo [3, 2-ß]carbazole is a safe phytoconstituent of the Arisaema genus, which can be explored for various biological activities.
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