In vivo evaluation of anthelmintic potential of medicinal plant extracts against Dactylogyrus intermedius (Monogenea) in goldfish (Carassius auratus)

2010 ◽  
Vol 108 (6) ◽  
pp. 1557-1563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zong-Fan Wu ◽  
Bin Zhu ◽  
Yong Wang ◽  
Cheng Lu ◽  
Gao-Xue Wang
2005 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Gurib-Fakim ◽  
H. Subratty ◽  
F. Narod ◽  
J. Govinden-Soulange ◽  
F. Mahomoodally

The Mauritian population has a long tradition in the use of ethno-medicine, and the practice is still strong, especially in the treatment of minor ailments. Such interest stems from an existing culture, and many “tisanes” are still prepared from plant materials and sold in several markets around the island.This paper will focus on the various chemical/biological screening techniques currently being used to evaluate the biological properties of medicinal plant extracts. Particular emphasis will be put on extraction and various screening for biological/pharmacological properties. Due consideration will be given to the pharmacological approaches that utilize different animal models for the in vitro and in vivo screening of medicinal plant extracts.


1987 ◽  
Vol 114 (3) ◽  
pp. 449-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. J. Omeljaniuk ◽  
S. H. Shih ◽  
R. E. Peter

ABSTRACT Dopamine acts directly on the pituitary to modulate gonadotrophin (GtH) secretion in goldfish (Carassius auratus). In the light of this important role for dopamine in the regulation of goldfish reproduction, this investigation was designed to evaluate the receptor specificity of this dopamine inhibition and to describe the use of domperidone, a specific dopamine D2-receptor antagonist, in the manipulation of pituitary function in goldfish. To investigate the specificity of dopamine inhibition of GtH secretion, selected dopamine receptor antagonists were injected i.p. to block dopamine receptors thereby increasing GtH secretion as reflected by increased serum concentrations of GtH. Serum GtH levels were significantly increased by the active stereoisomer (−)-sulpiride in a dose-related fashion; (+)-sulpiride had no effect. Comparison of dopamine antagonists at low doses indicated that only domperidone and pimozide caused significant increases in serum concentrations of GtH. Dopamine antagonists potentiated the action of a gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogue (GnRH-A) with an order of potency of domperidone = pimozide > metoclopramide = fluphenazine. [3H]Domperidone, injected i.p. with unlabelled domperidone, entered the blood and achieved maximum concentrations 12 h after injection, but did not accumulate in the brain in appreciable amounts. Gonadal 3H radioactivity was usually equal to or in excess of blood radioactivity, while [3H]domperidone was highly concentrated in the pituitary in a time-dependent fashion, with maximal accumulation occurring 24 h after injection. The time-course of pituitary accumulation of [3H]domperidone correlated well with the temporal increase in serum GtH levels in response to i.p. injected domperidone or domperidone plus an analogue of LHRH. Domperidone increased serum concentrations of GtH in a dose-related fashion; an analogue of salmon GnRH (sGnRH-A) increased the sensitivity and magnitude of the serum GtH response to domperidone. Serum concentrations of GtH were increased by sGnRH-A in a dose-related fashion; a low dose of domperidone substantially increased the sensitivity of the serum GtH response to sGnRH-A. These results indicate that dopamine inhibits GtH secretion from the goldfish pituitary by acting through a specific mechanism mediated by a dopamine D2 receptor. Domperidone increased serum concentrations of GtH, potentiated the action of gonadotrophin-releasing hormones and did not pass into the brain after i.p. injection into goldfish. The data also suggest that dopamine and GnRH, although acting through different receptors, influence the effect of each other on GtH release. J. Endocr. (1987) 114, 449–458


2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J.O Olukunle ◽  
M.O Abatan ◽  
O.T Soniran ◽  
M.L Takeet ◽  
O.A Ldowu ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 08 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugenia Dumitra Teodor ◽  
Gabriel Lucian Radu

Background:: Phyto, or plant-derived metal nanoparticles are an interesting and intensive studied group of green synthesized nanoparticles. In the last decade, numerous medicinal plant extracts were used to the synthesis of stable gold or silver nanoparticles with diverse biological effects, such as antioxidant activity, antimicrobial activity, antiinflammatory activity, hypoglycemic effect, antitumor activity and catalytic activity. Results:: This review has systematized and discussed information from the last 5 years about the research regarding antitumor/anticancer potential of gold nanoparticles obtained via medicinal plant extracts, with special attention on their selective cytotoxicity on tumor cells and on their mechanism of action, in vitro and in vivo assessments. Conclusion:: Much more in vivo and clinical studies are needed before considering phyto-synthesized gold nanoparticles as significant for future medicine.


2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Artini Pangastuti ◽  
Siti Lusi Arum Sari ◽  
Agung Budiharjo ◽  
SARI TRIYANA FITRI ◽  
PUJI SAYEKTI ◽  
...  

Abstract. Pangastuti A, Sari SLA, Budiharjo A, Fitri ST, Sayekti P, Putri SR. 2021. Screening of some Indonesian medicinal plant extracts for anti quorum sensing activity to prevent Aeromonas hydrophila infection in Oreochromis niloticus. Biodiversitas 22: 3517-3522. Aeromonas hydrophila disease is a threat to Indonesia's aquaculture and fishing industries because of its results in mass deaths. Efforts to treat and prevent A. hydrophila infection in fish have so far been limited to the use of antibiotics. The use of these antibiotics can result in bacterial resistance as well as issues related to fish quality and environment. Another option is to target the bacterial quorum sensing (QS) system, a bacterial intercellular communication system that uses signal molecules, regulates the expression of A. hydrophila virulence factors such as exoprotease enzymes, elastase, and biofilms. The expression of A. hydrophila virulence factor can be inhibited by using QS inhibitor compounds, preventing infection from starting. The purpose of this study was to screen some Indonesian medicinal plant extracts for anti-QS activity and then use the selected extract to prevent A. hydrophila infection in Tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus). With the administration of extract, QS inhibition was observed in vitro based on the production of violacein in Chromobacterium violaceum; enzyme exoprotease, elastase, and the formation biofilm in A. hydrophila. Tilapia fishes were fed with extract supplementation and then infected with A. hydrophila in an in vivo infection challenge test. These test fishes were divided into six treatment groups given a different concentration of extract in feed (Healthy fish with a concentration of 0 g/100 g of feed as control; infected fish with a concentration of 0 g/100 g of feed; infected fish with a concentration of 0.2 g/100 g of feed; infected fish with a concentration 0.4 g/100 g of feed; infected fish with a concentration of 0.6 g/100 g of feed; infected fish with a concentration of 0.8 g/100 g of feed). Fish were reared for 2 weeks with the frequency of feeding 3 times a day. The variables observed included fish survival rate, behavior (swimming, agility, movement, and frequency of operculum opening), and morphology of the test fish. Data analysis of virulence factors production, fish survival rate, fish appetite, and frequency of operculum opening was carried out using the ANOVA variant test, continued with a 5% DMRT test. Others were analyzed descriptively. Of all the extracts studied, 4 extracts showed inhibition of the production of the violaceum pigment in C. violaceum. Muntingia calabura leaves extract was chosen for further testing due to its ease of availability and safety. The extract was significantly decreased the production of A. hydrophila caseinolytic and elastolytic protease, but had no effect on biofilm formation. In vivo challenge test with A. hydrophila showed better survival rate and fish condition in fish groups that were supplemented with M. calabura extract.


2003 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vimolmas Lipipun ◽  
Masahiko Kurokawa ◽  
Rutt Suttisri ◽  
Pagorn Taweechotipatr ◽  
Pornpen Pramyothin ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 219 ◽  
pp. 108011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl Sachdeva ◽  
Dinesh Mohanakrishnan ◽  
Sandeep Kumar ◽  
Naveen Kumar Kaushik

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