Value of animal models for predicting hypersensitivity reactions to medicinal products

Toxicology ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 129 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Choquet-Kastylevsky ◽  
J. Descotes
2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (S3) ◽  
pp. 657-657
Author(s):  
I. Heulard ◽  
M. Verleye

Herbal medicinal products have been traditionally used for the treatment of minor sleep disorders and mild anxiety symptoms. However, prospective clinical studies are scarce, due to a number of variability factors such as population heterogeneity and a strong placebo effect. To overcome these limitations, animal models are available that provide unbiased scientific results.In this study, we examined the effect of an association of four compounds [namely Melissa officinalis, Crataegus oxyancantha, calcium lactate and magnesium thiosulfate (32/30/32/6; w/w)], on several behavioral tests in rodents. Animals were tested for general activity on an automated actimetry system, and for anxiety on the so-called “staircase test”.In the actimetry test, adult mice were placed in an empty cage and their spontaneous level of activity (distance travelled and the number of rearings) was measured after an intraperitoneal administration of 25, 50 or 75 mg/kg of the association. A dose-dependent decrease of the distance travelled and number of rearings was observed after administration (statistically significant at the dose of 75 mg/kg). In the staircase test, the number of rearings (a measure of anxiety) and the number of steps climbed (general activity) were measured. A statistically significant decrease in the number of rearings was observed at the dose of 25 mg/kg (compared to vehicle-treated animals), whereas no effect in the number of steps climbed was observed at the same dose. These results suggest that the association could induce an anxiolytic effect. At higher doses, a sedative effect was observed.In conclusion, the administration of an association of Melissa officinalis, Crataegus oxyacantha, calcium and magnesium induced a clear dose-dependent sedative effect in mice. One test suggests that this association could also have anxiolytic properties. This study confirms that herbal medicinal products could be a beneficial treatment for minor sleep disorders or mild anxiety symptoms.


Author(s):  
PRIYA GUPTA ◽  
VANITA G KANASE ◽  
SHALAKA KADAM ◽  
SALMAN KAPADIA ◽  
FALAK BAMNE

Histamine is referred to as common allergic reactions and symptoms. Most of them are compared to histamine intolerance. Some common responses involved with this intolerance may vary but include headaches or migraines, nasal congestion or sinus problems, fatigue, hives, digestive problems, irregular menstrual cycle, nausea, and vomiting. Histamine is derived from a natural amino acid, S-histidine, through the histidine decarboxylase/ aromatic decarboxylase catalysis. Histamine is the compound that the mast cell generates for the immune response. Histamine promotes gastrointestinal secretion and induces capillary dilation, bronchial smooth muscle constriction, and reduced blood pressure. Antihistamines are medicinal products to treat allergic rhinitis and allergies. This includes the in vitro animal model and in-vivo tissue preparation antihistaminic activity. Animal models are significant instruments for understanding the pathological process of human illnesses in experimental medical science. Medicines associated with antihistamine include antiallergy, antivertigo, antimigraine, sedatives, antiemetic, etc. Elderly people are much more likely than youthful people to develop sleepiness from the use of antihistamines. The most common drugs used are cetirizine, levocetirizine, chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine, loratadine, cimetidine, and fexofenadine. Animal models include histamine-induced bronchoconstriction, passive paw anaphylaxis, milk-induced leukocytosis and eosinophilia, clonidine, and haloperidol-induced catalepsy. While tissue models include isolated goat, and guinea-pig trachea chain preparation, as well as an isolated guinea pig, rat, mice ileum tissue preparation, and the dose-response curve of histamine, were plotted. The focus of the study had been on herbal plants and medicinal products, as they can effectively boost a variety of circumstances without significant adverse side effects. We can assess antihistaminic activity by using plant extracts or any synthetic drug.


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