Moringa rivae leaf extracts attenuate Complete Freund’s adjuvant-induced arthritis in Wistar rats via modulation of inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ammara Saleem ◽  
Mohammad Saleem ◽  
Muhammad Furqan Akhtar ◽  
Muhammad Shahzad ◽  
Shah Jahan
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Oxidative Stress Biomarkers ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Adjuvant Induced Arthritis ◽  
Stress Biomarkers ◽  
Freund’S Adjuvant ◽  
Complete Freund's Adjuvant ◽  
Freund's Adjuvant ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

scholarly journals Terminalia tomentosa Bark Ameliorates Inflammation and Arthritis in Carrageenan Induced Inflammatory Model and Freund’s Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis Model in Rats

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srinivasa Reddy Jitta ◽  
Prasanthi Daram ◽  
Karthik Gourishetti ◽  
C. S. Misra ◽  
Picheswara Rao Polu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Complete Freund’S Adjuvant ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Adjuvant Induced Arthritis ◽  
Freund’S Adjuvant ◽  
Complete Freund's Adjuvant ◽  
Freund's Adjuvant ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Terminalia tomentosa bark belongs to the family Combretaceae. The plant bark is astringent and useful in the treatment of ulcers, vata, fractures, hemorrhages, bronchitis, and diarrhea. Phytochemical investigation of T. tomentosa bark confirms the presence of flavonoids, polyphenols, and tannins. The plant has not been investigated for its anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic activity. The present study was undertaken to explore its possible anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic activity. Anti-inflammatory activity of alcoholic and aqueous extracts of the bark was assessed by in vivo methods. In vivo antiarthritic potential of the extracts was evaluated by Complete Freund’s Adjuvant (CFA) induced arthritis in Wistar rats. Our findings showed that the alcoholic and aqueous extracts exhibited anti-inflammatory activity at 500 mg/kg oral dose in carrageenan-induced hind paw edema and carrageenan-induced air pouch inflammation models. We also found alcoholic as well as aqueous extracts of the bark restored the altered blood and serum parameters caused by the Complete Freund’s Adjuvant-induced arthritis in Wistar rats. This study shows that the T. tomentosa bark extracts possess anti-inflammatory activity and have pronounced effects on adjuvant arthritis also. Future studies are necessary to provide deeper insight into the exact mechanism of the action of anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic activity of T. tomentosa.

scholarly journals Effects of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Simarouba glauca DC (Simaroubaceae) on Lipoprotein Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-29
Author(s):  
Sammydavies E. Osagie-Eweka ◽  
Noghayin J. Orhue ◽  
Eric I. Omogbai
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Oxidative Stress Biomarkers ◽  
Stress Biomarkers ◽  
Male Wistar Rats ◽  
Aqueous Leaf Extract ◽  
Simarouba Glauca ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Background and Purpose: Simarouba glauca is widely reported to contain a number of biologically active compounds with potentials in the treatment of numerous diseases. The study was conducted to evaluate the sub-acute effects of the aqueous leaf extract of Simarouba glauca (AESG) on lipoproteins and oxidative stress biomarkers in male Wistar rats. Methods: Oral administration of AESG was carried out in line with the guidelines of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), No. 425 using a total of 24 male Wistar rats allotted to four groups (n=6); given distilled water, 500, 1000, and 2000 mg/kg/day of AESG respectively for 30 days. Results: In plasma, there was a significant reduction (P?0.05) in HDL-cholesterol; elevated (P?0.05) triglycerides (TG) at 1000 and 2000 mg/kg/day; elevated (P?0.05), and LDL-cholesterol at 500 and 1000 mg/kg/day, relative to the control. While the level of liver total cholesterol (TC) reduced significantly, it increased in the heart. Catalase (CAT) activity in the liver increased significantly (P?0.05) at all doses. The dose of 1000 mg/kg/day significantly (P?0.05) elevated kidney CAT activity. The activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in liver and heart reduced (P?0.05) at 500 mg/kg/day. At all doses, the levels of reduced glutathione (GSH) in plasma, liver and heart were comparable with the control. Although, there were no significant changes in plasma and liver glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX) activity at all doses, animals given 500 mg/kg had reduction (P?0.05) in the heart GSH-PX activity compared to the control. Conclusion: Oral sub-acute AESG at high doses altered lipid homeostasis in plasma and heart without lipid peroxidation or oxidative stress. The extract has the potential to cause hyperlipidemia.

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