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Garbis DVO, Fortes TS, Brito JM, Silva LDM, Trovão LDO, Oliveira AS, Alves PCS, Vale AAM, Reis AS, Azevedo-Santos APS, Maciel MCG, Guerra RNM, Abreu AG, Silva LA, Berretta AA, Nascimento FRF. Prophylactic use of standardized extract of propolis of Apis mellifera (EPP-AF®) reduces lung inflammation and improves survival in experimental lethal sepsis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 331:118294. [PMID: 38729541 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118294] [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: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Sepsis poses one of the biggest public health problems, necessitating the search for new therapeutic alternatives. For centuries, propolis has been widely used in folk medicine to treat various inflammatory and infectious diseases. Given its extensive use, it has excellent potential as an adjuvant treatment for patients with sepsis. OBJECTIVE This study evaluated prophylactic treatment with standardized propolis extract (EPP-AF®) and followed the prognosis of sepsis induced by ligation and cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). METHODS Initially, for survival assessment, Swiss mice were separated into five groups: Sham (false operated), control (PBS), ATB (received antibiotic, 8 mg/kg), P10 (received EPP-AF®, 10 mg/kg), and P100 (received EPP-AF®, 100 mg/kg). The animals received PBS, antibiotic, or EPP-AF® by the subcutaneous route 6 h before the CLP procedure. Animal survival was assessed every 12 h for five days when all of them were euthanized. RESULTS We show that the treatment with EPP-AF® significantly increased the life expectancy of animals with sepsis compared to the control group. Interestingly, prophylactic treatment with EPP-AF® showed no effect on the number of colony-forming units in the peritoneum, blood, or lung. However, there was a decrease in cellular influx in the peritoneum. This alteration was unrelated to the number of bone marrow cells or the differential counting of peripheral blood cells. The coagulogram remained unchanged, including the number of platelets and prothrombin time-activated partial thromboplastin time. However, the inflammatory infiltrate and bleeding in the lung tissue were lower in the animals that received EPP-AF®. CONCLUSION Thus, it was possible to conclude that prophylactic treatment with EPP-AF® preserved the lung parenchyma, resulting in an increased lifespan of mice with sepsis. It can be a helpful adjuvant in prophylactic treatment with antibiotics in presurgical conditions.
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- Dimitrius V O Garbis
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil; Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil; Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil; Laboratório de Patologia e Imunoparasitologia (LPI), Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil; Laboratório de Patologia e Imunoparasitologia (LPI), Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Departamento de Microbiologia, Imunologia e Parasitologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil; Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil; Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil; Laboratório de Imunologia Aplicada ao Câncer (LIAC), Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Fisiopatologia e Investigação Terapêutica (LAFIT), Centro de Ciências de Imperatriz, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Imperatriz, Maranhão, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Imperatriz, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil; Laboratório de Imunologia Aplicada ao Câncer (LIAC), Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Imperatriz, Maranhão, Brazil; Departmento de Biologia Celular, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil; Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade CEUMA, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil; Laboratório de Patologia e Imunoparasitologia (LPI), Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento & Inovação, Apis Flora Indl. Coml. Ltda., Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil; Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil.
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Jan T, Khan N, Wahab M, Okla MK, Abdel-Maksoud MA, Saleh IA, Abu-Harirah HA, AlRamadneh TN, AbdElgawad H. Assessing lead and cadmium tolerance of Chenopodium ambrosioides during micropropagation: an in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis. PeerJ 2023; 11:e16369. [PMID: 38047032 PMCID: PMC10693238 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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The tolerance of Chenopodium ambrosioides to some heavy metals under in vitro environment was thoroughly investigated. A micropropagation protocol was developed to facilitate the mass production of plants and to identify metals-tolerant species for potential use in the restoration of polluted areas. Nodal explants exhibited callus formation when treated with N6-benzyladenin (BA) (1.5 mg/l) and a combination of BA/α-naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) at concentrations of 1.5/1.0 mg/l on the Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium. The optimal shoot formation was achieved with the callus grown on a medium enriched with 1.5/1.0 mg/l BA/NAA, resulting in an impressive number (21.89) and length (11.79 cm) of shoots. The in vitro shoots were rooted using NAA (1.0 and 1.5 mg/l) and were acclimatized in pots with 71% survival rate. After standardizing micropropagation protocol, the in vitro shoots were subjected to various doses of lead nitrate (Pb(NO3)2 and cadmium chloride (CdCl2). Pb(NO3)2 and CdCl2 in the media let to a reduction in shoot multiplication, decreasing from 18.73 in the control group to 11.31 for Pb(NO3)2 and 13.89 for CdCl2 containing medium. However, Pb(NO3)2 and CdCl2 promoted shoot length from 5.61 in the control to 9.86 on Pb(NO3)2 and 12.51 on CdCl2 containing medium. In the case of Pb(NO3)2 treated shoots, the growth tolerance index (GTI) ranged from117.64% to 194.11%, whereas for CdCl2 treated shoots, the GTI ranged from 188.23% to 264.70%. Shoots treated with high level of Pb(NO3)2induced reddish-purple shoots, while a low level of Pb(NO3)2 induced shoots displayed both green and reddish-purple colors in the same explants. In CdCl2 treated culture, the toxic effects were narrow leaf lamina, elongated petiole and a dark reddish purple coloration. These findings highlight the remarkable potential of C. ambrosioides to maintain growth and organogenesis even in the presence Pb(NO3)2 and CdCl2 on the MS medium, indicating a high degree of metal tolerance.
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- Tour Jan
- Department of Botany, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Sciences, Women University Swabi, Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Science, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Science, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Science, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan
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- Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research, Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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Figueiredo IFS, Araújo LG, Assunção RG, Dutra IL, Nascimento JR, Rego FS, Rolim CS, Alves LSR, Frazão MA, Cadete SF, da Silva LCN, de Sá JC, de Sousa EM, Elias WP, Nascimento FRF, Abreu AG. Cinnamaldehyde Increases the Survival of Mice Submitted to Sepsis Induced by Extraintestinal Pathogenic Escherichia coli. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11030364. [PMID: 35326827 PMCID: PMC8944619 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11030364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Several natural products have been investigated for their bactericidal potential, among these, cinnamaldehyde. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the activity of cinnamaldehyde in the treatment of animals with sepsis induced by extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli. Initially, the E. coli F5 was incubated with cinnamaldehyde to evaluate the minimum inhibitory and minimum bactericidal concentration. Animal survival was monitored for five days, and a subset of mice were euthanized after 10 h to evaluate histological, hematological, and immunological parameters, as well as the presence of bacteria in the organs. On the one hand, inoculation of bacterium caused the death of 100% of the animals within 24 h after infection. On the other hand, cinnamaldehyde (60 mg/kg) was able to keep 40% of mice alive after infection. The treatment significantly reduced the levels of cytokines in serum and peritoneum and increased the production of cells in both bone marrow and spleen, as well as lymphocytes at the infection site. Cinnamaldehyde was able to reduce tissue damage by decreasing the deleterious effects for the organism and contributed to the control of the sepsis and survival of animals; therefore, it is a promising candidate for the development of new drugs.
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- Isabella F. S. Figueiredo
- Laboratório de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil; (I.F.S.F.); (L.G.A.); (R.G.A.); (I.L.D.); (F.S.R.); (C.S.R.); (L.S.R.A.); (M.A.F.); (S.F.C.); (L.C.N.d.S.); (J.C.d.S.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
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- Laboratório de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil; (I.F.S.F.); (L.G.A.); (R.G.A.); (I.L.D.); (F.S.R.); (C.S.R.); (L.S.R.A.); (M.A.F.); (S.F.C.); (L.C.N.d.S.); (J.C.d.S.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil; (I.F.S.F.); (L.G.A.); (R.G.A.); (I.L.D.); (F.S.R.); (C.S.R.); (L.S.R.A.); (M.A.F.); (S.F.C.); (L.C.N.d.S.); (J.C.d.S.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
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- Laboratório de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil; (I.F.S.F.); (L.G.A.); (R.G.A.); (I.L.D.); (F.S.R.); (C.S.R.); (L.S.R.A.); (M.A.F.); (S.F.C.); (L.C.N.d.S.); (J.C.d.S.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
- Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Departamento de Patologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil; (I.F.S.F.); (L.G.A.); (R.G.A.); (I.L.D.); (F.S.R.); (C.S.R.); (L.S.R.A.); (M.A.F.); (S.F.C.); (L.C.N.d.S.); (J.C.d.S.)
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- Laboratório de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil; (I.F.S.F.); (L.G.A.); (R.G.A.); (I.L.D.); (F.S.R.); (C.S.R.); (L.S.R.A.); (M.A.F.); (S.F.C.); (L.C.N.d.S.); (J.C.d.S.)
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- Laboratório de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil; (I.F.S.F.); (L.G.A.); (R.G.A.); (I.L.D.); (F.S.R.); (C.S.R.); (L.S.R.A.); (M.A.F.); (S.F.C.); (L.C.N.d.S.); (J.C.d.S.)
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- Laboratório de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil; (I.F.S.F.); (L.G.A.); (R.G.A.); (I.L.D.); (F.S.R.); (C.S.R.); (L.S.R.A.); (M.A.F.); (S.F.C.); (L.C.N.d.S.); (J.C.d.S.)
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- Laboratório de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil; (I.F.S.F.); (L.G.A.); (R.G.A.); (I.L.D.); (F.S.R.); (C.S.R.); (L.S.R.A.); (M.A.F.); (S.F.C.); (L.C.N.d.S.); (J.C.d.S.)
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- Laboratório de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil; (I.F.S.F.); (L.G.A.); (R.G.A.); (I.L.D.); (F.S.R.); (C.S.R.); (L.S.R.A.); (M.A.F.); (S.F.C.); (L.C.N.d.S.); (J.C.d.S.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil; (I.F.S.F.); (L.G.A.); (R.G.A.); (I.L.D.); (F.S.R.); (C.S.R.); (L.S.R.A.); (M.A.F.); (S.F.C.); (L.C.N.d.S.); (J.C.d.S.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bacteriologia, Instituto Butantan, São Paulo 05503-900, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
- Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Departamento de Patologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil; (I.F.S.F.); (L.G.A.); (R.G.A.); (I.L.D.); (F.S.R.); (C.S.R.); (L.S.R.A.); (M.A.F.); (S.F.C.); (L.C.N.d.S.); (J.C.d.S.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil
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Kandsi F, Conte R, Marghich M, Lafdil FZ, Alajmi MF, Bouhrim M, Mechchate H, Hano C, Aziz M, Gseyra N. Phytochemical Analysis, Antispasmodic, Myorelaxant, and Antioxidant Effect of Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin and Clemants Flower Hydroethanolic Extracts and Its Chloroform and Ethyl Acetate Fractions. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26237300. [PMID: 34885883 PMCID: PMC8659140 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin and Clemants is an annual or ephemeral perennial herb used traditionally in the Mediterranean region in folk medicine to treat various illnesses, including those related to the digestive system. This study aims to assess the antispasmodic, myorelaxant, and antioxidant effects of D. ambrosioides flower hydroethanolic extract and its chloroform and ethyl acetate fractions in a comparative study to evaluate the result of the extraction type on the potential activity of the extract. Both rat and rabbit jejunum were used to evaluate the antispasmodic and myorelaxant effect, while the antioxidant effect was evaluated using DPPH, a ferric reducing power assay, and a beta-carotene bleaching test. LC/MS-MS analysis was carried out to reveal the composition of the different types of extract. Following the results, the hydroethanolic extract showed a significant myorelaxant effect (IC50 = 0.39 ± 0.01 mg/mL). Moreover, it was shown that the hydroethanolic extract demonstrated the best antispasmodic activity (IC50 = 0.51 ± 0.05 mg/mL), followed by the ethyl acetate (IC50 = 4.05 ± 0.32 mg/mL) and chloroform (IC50 = 4.34 ± 0.45 mg/mL) fractions. The antioxidant tests showed that the hydroethanolic extract demonstrated high antioxidant activity, followed by the ethyl acetate and chloroform fractions. The LC/MS-MS analysis indicates that the plant extract was rich in flavonoids, to which the extract activity has been attributed. This study supports the traditional use of this plant to treat digestive problems, especially those with spasms.
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- Fahd Kandsi
- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, B.P. 717, Oujda 60000, Morocco; (F.K.); (M.M.); (F.Z.L.); (M.B.); (M.A.)
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- Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET)—CNR, Via Pietro Castellino 111, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, B.P. 717, Oujda 60000, Morocco; (F.K.); (M.M.); (F.Z.L.); (M.B.); (M.A.)
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, B.P. 717, Oujda 60000, Morocco; (F.K.); (M.M.); (F.Z.L.); (M.B.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, B.P. 717, Oujda 60000, Morocco; (F.K.); (M.M.); (F.Z.L.); (M.B.); (M.A.)
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agrifood, and Health, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, University Sidi Mohmed Ben Abdellah, B.P. 1796, Fez 30000, Morocco
- Correspondence: (H.M.); (N.G.)
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- Laboratoire de Biologie des Ligneux et des Grandes Cultures, INRAE USC1328, University of Orleans, CEDEX 2, 45067 Orléans, France;
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, B.P. 717, Oujda 60000, Morocco; (F.K.); (M.M.); (F.Z.L.); (M.B.); (M.A.)
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, B.P. 717, Oujda 60000, Morocco; (F.K.); (M.M.); (F.Z.L.); (M.B.); (M.A.)
- Correspondence: (H.M.); (N.G.)
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Usmani J, Khan T, Ahmad R, Sharma M. Potential role of herbal medicines as a novel approach in sepsis treatment. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 144:112337. [PMID: 34688080 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The growing number of deaths related to sepsis has become a major concern for past few years. Sepsis is a complex pathological reactions that is explained by series of host response to microbial insult. The resulted systemic reactions are manifested by early appearance of proinflammatory cytokines leading to hyperinflammatory phase which is followed by septic shock and death of the patient. The present study has revealed that antibiotics are not self-sufficient to control the complex mechanism of sepsis. Moreover prolonged and unnecessary administration of antibiotics may lead to antibiotic resistance to pathogens. In addition to this, immunosuppressive medications are selective and have targeted approach to certain study population. Drugs from herbal origin have shown to possess a mammoth of immunomodulatory potential by suppressing proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines exhibiting no or minimal unwanted secondary responses. Concomitantly, herbal plants tend to modulate oxidative stress level and haematological imbalance during inflammatory diseased conditions. Natural compounds have gained much attention for the treatment of several clinical complications. Considering the promising responses of medicinal plants with less/no side effects and easy procurement, comprehensive research on herbal plants to treat sepsis should be contemplated.
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- Juveria Usmani
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110019, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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Dutra IL, Araújo LG, Assunção RG, Lima YA, Nascimento JR, Vale AAM, Alves PCS, Trovão LO, Santos ACM, Silva RM, Silva LA, Maciel MCG, de Sousa EM, Elias WP, Nascimento FRF, Abreu AG. Pic-Producing Escherichia coli Induces High Production of Proinflammatory Mediators by the Host Leading to Death by Sepsis. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21062068. [PMID: 32197297 PMCID: PMC7139334 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21062068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Escherichia coli is an important pathogen responsible for a variety of diseases. We have recently shown that Pic, a serine protease secreted by E. coli, mediates immune evasion by the direct cleavage of complement molecules. The aim of this study was to investigate the action of a Pic-producing bacteria in a murine model of sepsis. Mice were infected with Pic-producing E. coli (F5) or F5∆pic mutant. Animal survival was monitored for five days, and a subset of mice was euthanized after 12 h for sample acquisition. The inoculation of Pic-producing bacteria induced 100% death within 24 h. The colony forming units count in the organs was significantly higher in F5. Hematological analysis showed a decrease of total leukocytes. Nitric oxide and cytokines were detected in serum, as well as on peritoneal lavage of the F5 group in higher levels than those detected in the other groups. In addition, immunophenotyping showed a decrease of activated lymphocytes and macrophages in the F5 group. Therefore, Pic represents an important virulence factor, allowing the survival of the bacterium in the bloodstream and several organs, as well as inducing a high production of proinflammatory mediators by the host, and concomitantly a cellular immunosuppression, leading to sepsis and death.
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- Itaynara L. Dutra
- Laboratório de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil; (I.L.D.); (L.G.A.); (R.G.A.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (A.A.M.V.); (P.C.S.A.); (L.O.T.); (L.A.S.); (M.C.G.M.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
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- Laboratório de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil; (I.L.D.); (L.G.A.); (R.G.A.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil; (I.L.D.); (L.G.A.); (R.G.A.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (A.A.M.V.); (P.C.S.A.); (L.O.T.); (L.A.S.); (M.C.G.M.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
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- Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (A.A.M.V.); (P.C.S.A.); (L.O.T.); (L.A.S.); (M.C.G.M.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
- Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (A.A.M.V.); (P.C.S.A.); (L.O.T.); (L.A.S.); (M.C.G.M.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
- Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (A.A.M.V.); (P.C.S.A.); (L.O.T.); (L.A.S.); (M.C.G.M.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
- Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (A.A.M.V.); (P.C.S.A.); (L.O.T.); (L.A.S.); (M.C.G.M.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
- Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil;
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- Departamento de Microbiologia, Imunologia e Parasitologia, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo 04023-062, Brazil; (A.C.M.S.); (R.M.S.)
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- Departamento de Microbiologia, Imunologia e Parasitologia, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo 04023-062, Brazil; (A.C.M.S.); (R.M.S.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (A.A.M.V.); (P.C.S.A.); (L.O.T.); (L.A.S.); (M.C.G.M.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
- Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (A.A.M.V.); (P.C.S.A.); (L.O.T.); (L.A.S.); (M.C.G.M.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
- Departamento de Biologia Celular, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília 70878-040, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (A.A.M.V.); (P.C.S.A.); (L.O.T.); (L.A.S.); (M.C.G.M.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bacteriologia, Instituto Butantan, São Paulo 05503-900, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (A.A.M.V.); (P.C.S.A.); (L.O.T.); (L.A.S.); (M.C.G.M.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
- Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil;
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- Laboratório de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil; (I.L.D.); (L.G.A.); (R.G.A.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil; (J.R.N.); (A.A.M.V.); (P.C.S.A.); (L.O.T.); (L.A.S.); (M.C.G.M.); (E.M.d.S.); (F.R.F.N.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil
- Correspondence:
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Oliveira AS, Nascimento JR, Trovão LO, Alves PCS, Maciel MCG, Silva LDM, Marques AA, Santos APSA, Silva LA, Nascimento FRF, Guerra RNM. The anti-inflammatory activity of Anacardium occidentale L. increases the lifespan of diabetic mice with lethal sepsis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 236:345-353. [PMID: 30872173 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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- Aluísio S Oliveira
- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil.
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Reyes-Becerril M, Angulo C, Sanchez V, Vázquez-Martínez J, López MG. Antioxidant, intestinal immune status and anti-inflammatory potential of Chenopodium ambrosioides L. in fish: In vitro and in vivo studies. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 86:420-428. [PMID: 30502468 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2018.11.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Revised: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Chenopodium ambrosioides L. has been used for centuries as traditional medicine in many clinical situations. The objectives of this study were first to assess the nutraceutical potential of C. ambrosioides L. extract through analyses of its chemical composition and antioxidant properties, followed by assessing toxicity and antioxidative activities on fish splenocytes. The second one was to perform an in vivo study using dietary C. ambrosioides L. extract (0.0, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0%; w/w) for 15 and 30 days (2-week and 4-week treatments) to assess associated-intestine health status by short-chain fatty production, antioxidant enzyme activities and anti-inflammatory effects on Pacific red snapper (Lutjanus peru). Non-polar and polar fractions were detected by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC-MS) in C. ambrosioides, of which the most abundant compounds were carvacrol, phytol, squalene, vitamin E and sucrose. The extract of C. ambrosioides L. enhanced a considerable antiradical and reducing power; fish splenocytes responded positively with higher (88%) cell viability than control. The production of nitric oxide and superoxide anion, as well as superoxide dismutase and catalase activities, were also enhanced in splenocytes treated with C. ambrosioides L. The in vivo study results showed that acetate was the major short-chain fatty acid found in fish receiving C. ambrosioides L. after week four. Pro-inflammatory cytokine gene expression in intestine was modulated in fish fed with C. ambrosioides L. at any time of the experimental trial. In addition, the histological findings suggested that its extract did not cause inflammatory damage in intestine. Overall, the results suggest that C. ambrosioides L. is safe for immune cells and promoting intestinal health status of fish through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, making it an interesting additive in functional diets.
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- Martha Reyes-Becerril
- Immunology & Vaccinology Group. Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste (CIBNOR), Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional 195, Playa Palo de Santa Rita Sur, La Paz B.C.S, 23096, Mexico.
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- Immunology & Vaccinology Group. Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste (CIBNOR), Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional 195, Playa Palo de Santa Rita Sur, La Paz B.C.S, 23096, Mexico
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- Immunology & Vaccinology Group. Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste (CIBNOR), Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional 195, Playa Palo de Santa Rita Sur, La Paz B.C.S, 23096, Mexico
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- Chemistry of Natural Products Laboratory, Biotechnology and Biochemistry Department, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN (CINVESTAV-IPN), Irapuato, Gto., Mexico
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- Chemistry of Natural Products Laboratory, Biotechnology and Biochemistry Department, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN (CINVESTAV-IPN), Irapuato, Gto., Mexico
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Chenopodium ambrosioides associated with whole body vibration exercises alters the feed intake in Wistar rats. Biosci Rep 2017; 37:BSR20170846. [PMID: 28784934 PMCID: PMC5563538 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20170846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2017] [Revised: 08/02/2017] [Accepted: 08/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The consequences of treatment involving the use of a natural product and whole body vibration (WBV) exercise have been investigated. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of the joint treatment with an aqueous extract of Chenopodium ambrosioides and WBV on physiological parameters in rats. Wistar rats (n=20) were divided equally into four groups: control group (CG), treated with C. ambrosioides (CHE) group, exposed to 50 Hz of mechanial vibration (VBR), and treated with C. ambrosioides and exposed to 50 Hz of mechanical vibration (VBR + CHE) daily for 6 weeks. The body mass of the animals was determined weekly, the feed intake and the stool consistency were measured daily. One day after the 6 weeks of treatment, samples of blood were collected and used for biochemical analysis. Along 6 weeks, there was an increase (P<0.001) in the feed intake in VBR group and a decrease in the CHE group in comparison with other groups. The levels of the enzyme aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in VBR + CHE group decreased (P<0.05) in comparison with other groups. No differences were found in body mass and stool consistency. WBV altered the feed intake without directly affecting the body mass. Moreover, WBV in association with C. ambrosioides caused alteration in the enzymatic activity of AST.
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Pinheiro Neto VF, Ribeiro RM, Morais CS, Campos MB, Vieira DA, Guerra PC, Abreu-Silva AL, Silva Junior JR, Nascimento FRF, Borges MOR, Borges AC. Chenopodium ambrosioides as a bone graft substitute in rabbits radius fracture. Altern Ther Health Med 2017; 17:350. [PMID: 28676049 PMCID: PMC5496593 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-1862-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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