In vitro and in vivo activities of Melia azedarach L. aqueous leaf extracts on murine lymphocytes

Phytomedicine ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.C. Courrèges ◽  
F. Benencia ◽  
F.C. Coulombié ◽  
C.E. Coto
Keyword(s):  
Melia Azedarach ◽  
Leaf Extracts

scholarly journals The Untargeted Phytochemical Profile of Three Meliaceae Species Related to In Vitro Cytotoxicity and Anti-Virulence Activity against MRSA Isolates

Molecules ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 435
Author(s):  
Leilei Zhang ◽  
Maha M. Ismail ◽  
Gabriele Rocchetti ◽  
Nesrin M. Fayek ◽  
Luigi Lucini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Cancer Cell Lines ◽  
In Vitro Cytotoxicity ◽  
Melia Azedarach ◽  
Cytotoxic Activities ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Mrsa Strains

Background: A high mortality rate is associated with about 80% of all infections worldwide, mainly due to antimicrobial resistance. Various antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities have been proposed for Meliaceae species. This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro anti-virulence and cytotoxic effect of the leaf extracts of Aphanamixis polystachya, Toona ciliata and Melia azedarach against five MRSA strains and on three cancer cell lines, followed by biological correlation to their encompassed phytoconstituents. Material and Methods: We explored three plants of this family against a panel of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains and several cancer cell lines to select the most promising candidates for further in vivo and preclinical studies. The phytochemical composition was evaluated by UHPLC–QTOF–MS untargeted profiling. Cell viability was assessed by SRB assay. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration was carried out by using the agar micro-dilution technique. Inhibition of biofilm formation and preformed biofilm disruption were assessed spectrophotomertically, according to the Sultan and Nabil method (2019). Results: A total of 279 compounds were putatively annotated to include different phytochemical classes, such as flavonoids (108), limonoids/terpenoids (59), phenolic acids (49) and lower-molecular-weight phenolics (39). A. polystachya extract showed the most potent cytotoxic activity against Huh-7, DU-145 and MCF-7 cell lines (IC50 = 3, 3.5 and 13.4 µg mL−1, respectively), followed by M. azedarach, with no effect recorded for T. ciliata extract. Furthermore, both A. polystachya and M. azedarach extracts showed promising anti-virulence and antimicrobial activities, with A. polystachya being particularly active against MRSA. These two latter extracts could inhibit and disrupt the biofilm, formed by MRSA, at sub-lethal concentrations. Interestingly, the extracts inhibited hemolysin-α enzyme, thus protecting rabbit RBCs from lysis. A. polystachya extract reduced the pigmentation and catalase enzyme activity of tested pigmented strains better than M. azedarach at both tested sub-MICs. Consequently, susceptibility of the extract-treated cells to oxidant killing by 200 mM H2O2 increased, leading to faster killing of the cells within 120 min as compared to the extract-non-treated cells, likely due to the lower antioxidant-scavenging activity of cells exhibiting less staphyloxanthin production. Conclusion: These findings suggested that both A. polystachya and M. azedarach natural extracts are rich in bioactive compounds, mainly limonoids, phenolics and oxygenated triterpenoids, which can combat MRSA biofilm infections and could be considered as promising sources of therapeutic cytotoxic, antibiofilm and anti-virulence agents.

scholarly journals Effects of botanicals against anthracnose and blight diseases of Houttuynia cordata Thunb

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
Trisha Saha ◽  
Shamim Shamsi
Keyword(s):  
Azadirachta Indica ◽  
Pathogenic Fungi ◽  
Tagetes Erecta ◽  
Citrus Limon ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Houttuynia Cordata ◽  
Datura Metel ◽  
Houttuynia Cordata Thunb

Anthracnose and blight were recorded on Houttuynia cordata Thunb. during April 2013 to December 2013. The isolated fungi from the symptomatic plants were identified as Alterneria alternata (Fr.) Keissler and Colletotrichum gloeosporoides (Penz.) Sacc. Ethanol leaf extracts of five plants viz.,Azadirachta indica L., Citrus limon L., Datura metel L., Sennaalata L. and Tagetes erecta L.were evaluated against the pathogenic fungi A. alternata and C. gloeosporoides at 5%, 10% and 20% concentrations in vitro. A. indica recorded as good inhibitor against the test fungi followed by C. limon, S. alata, D. metel and T.erecta. In vivo treatment also showed that A.indica is the most effective in controlling diseases at 10% concentration. The plants treated with A. indica were fresh and healthy up to one month of observation.J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci. 42(1): 41-48, June 2016

scholarly journals Effect of China berry crude extracts on broad mites in vivo and in vitro

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-18
Author(s):  
Assma Gatta ◽  
Luaay K. Al – ani ◽  
Nabeel Al - ani
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Tissue Culture ◽  
Melia Azedarach ◽  
Concentration Increase ◽  
Water Extracts ◽  
Crude Extracts ◽  
Number Increase ◽  
Ethanol Extracts

Tissue culture were established from leaf and stem of china berry (Melia azedarach ) tree . Using MS media the best regulator to form callus were 6mg/l BAP, all other concentrations did not give callus . The crude extracts from leaves and callus established from leaves were extracted with water and ethanol with different concentrations. In ethanol extracts the least concentration 0.0001 half of the treated parasites were killed in 24 hours while the number increase as the concentration increase . However in callus the ethanol extracts were much higher about 8.5 were killed in the above concentration . In water extracts the least concentration 0.0001 killed half of the treated parasites in 24 hours .This number was increased 8 or 9 in 48 and 72 hours respectively . These results give us preliminary idea about the biological control of this dangerous parasite.

scholarly journals IN VITRO AND IN VIVO ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFICIENCY OF TRICHODESMA INDICUM (L.) LEAF EXTRACTS

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 319-323
Author(s):  
Narendra K ◽  
DSD Suman Joshi ◽  
M Satya Prasad ◽  
KVN Rathnakar Reddi ◽  
Swathi J ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

scholarly journals In vitro and in vivo Activities of Psidium guajava and Azadirachta indica Leaf Extracts and solvent Fractions against Salmonella Typhi

2021 ◽  
pp. 56-71
Author(s):  
Adetutu Adewale ◽  
Olaniyi Deborah Temitope ◽  
Awodugba Tamilore ◽  
Owoade Abiodun Olusoji ◽  
Olaniyan, Lamidi Waheed B. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Carrier Status ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Salmonella Infections ◽  
Neem Leaves

Typhoidal salmonella infections remain a challenge in the health care system in sub-Saharan Africa. Carrier status and advent of multi-drug resistant S. Typhi strains have necessitated the search for new drug leads. Hence, this study aims at investigating P. guajava and A. indica leaves for anti-salmonella activities. Guava and neem leaves were extracted by maceration in methanol and fractionated by solvent partitioning. In vitro activities were assessed by agar well diffusion and broth micro-dilution methods. Sixty male rats were randomized to 10 groups of 6 animals each for the in vivo experiments. Groups of rats except, normal control, were induced with 0.5McFarland of S. Typhi suspension orally. Treatment groups received 200 mg/kg body weight of extracts and fractions, and the control groups were treated with 14.29mg/kg body weight of ciprofloxacin and 1%v/v DMSO for 7 days post-infection. Biochemical parameters were determined spectrophotometrically. Hematological parameters were analyzed with automated hematology diagnostic machine. All fractions of P. guajava and three of A. indica inhibited S. Typhi growth with Zone of Inhibition (ZI) ranging from 11-15 mm. Active fractions inhibited 48.60-62.45% of S. Typhi biofilm formation at 25 mg/mL with Minimum Bactericidal Inhibitory Concentration (MBIC) of 0.39-12.5 mg/mL. All fractions improved body weight of treated rats and inhibited bacteremia at 44.75 and 95.94%. Hematological parameters improved in all fractions-treated rats. MDA was not significantly (p<0.05) altered in all groups. One fraction of P. guajava (ePg) lowered the elevated level in concentration of Nitric oxide (NO) while all fractions enhanced the lowered activity of SOD. Elevated (lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and bilirubin (BIL) were lowered by all fractions to various extents in treated rats. Fractions of P. guajava, and A. indica could be further considered for identification of active anti-salmonella principle(s).

scholarly journals Evaluation of In vitro Antioxidant and In vivo Pharmacological Activity of Leaf Extracts of Hoya parasitica (Wall.)

2016 ◽  
pp. 163-170
Author(s):  
Ummee Tania ◽  
Md Hassan ◽  
Nusrat Eshita ◽  
Rumana Akhter ◽  
Mohammad Shahriar
Keyword(s):  
Pharmacological Activity ◽  
Leaf Extracts

scholarly journals Phytochemical evaluation and in vitro antidiabetic efficiency of isopropanolic leaf extract of pimenta racemosa

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-55
Author(s):  
Anitha T A ◽  
Pakutharivu T ◽  
Nirubama K ◽  
Akshaya V
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Glucose Uptake ◽  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Yeast Cells ◽  
Antidiabetic Activity ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Pimenta Racemosa

The traditional herbal medicines are mainly obtained from plants are used in the management of Diabetes mellitus. The main objective of this work was to assess the presence of phytochemical compounds and to evaluate the in vitro antidiabetic activity of isopropanolic extracts of Pimenta racemosa leaves by studying their α-amylase inhibitory activity and glucose transport across yeast cells. Screening of phytochemicals showed positive results for alkaloids, steroids, cardiac glycosides, terpenoids, reducing sugars, anthraquinones, and results of in vitro α-amylase inhibitory studies demonstrated there was a dose-dependent increase in percentage inhibitory activity by the isopropanolic leaf extracts of Pimenta racemosa. At a concentration of 1 mg/ml, the extract showed a percentage inhibition 33.6 and for 5 mg/ml it was 91.2. The glucose uptake study was also studied through yeast cells by analyzing theamount of glucose remaining in the medium after a specific time intervals. It serves as an indicator for the capability of isopropanolic leaf extracts of Pimenta racemosa to transport the glucose into yeast cells. As a result, we found that the isopropanolic leaf extract of Pimenta racemosa have inhibitory activity against αamylase and also, which is efficient in glucose uptake. This therapeutic potentiality of Pimenta racemosa could be exploited in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Further studies are also required to elucidate whether the plant have antidiabetic potential by in vivo for corroborating the traditional claim of the plant.

Biocontrol properties of some agricultural waste extracts on three nematode species in in vitro and in vivo conditions

Nematology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 837-846
Author(s):  
Ali Roshan-Bakhsh ◽  
Ebrahim Pourjam ◽  
Mahdi Ayyari ◽  
Majid Pedram
Keyword(s):  
Faba Bean ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Nematode Species ◽  
Nematicidal Activity ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Tomato Root ◽  
Infection Parameters

Summary Extracts of nine agricultural wastes prepared with five different solvents were assessed for their potential nematicidal activity against three nematode species, Aphelenchus avenae, Meloidogyne incognita and Pratylenchus neglectus, in in vitro condition. The 50% v/v hydro-ethanolic extracts showed the highest performance for two tested plant wastes of cabbage leaves and faba bean pods. These two extracts were tested on nematodes in three different concentrations. The highest in vitro nematistatic activity was recorded for 3000 and 1500 ppm of cabbage leaf extracts by 100% paralysis of all three nematode species after 48 h, and the highest nematicidal activity was recorded for the above-mentioned extract by 25-100% mortality depending on nematode species and extract concentration. A 14-94% mortality was recorded for all three species of nematodes after treatment with faba bean pod hydro-ethanolic extract in in vitro conditions. Hatching inhibition and repellent activity of cabbage leaf and faba bean pod extracts were observed in P. neglectus and M. incognita. In vivo assays confirmed the in vitro results when both of the extracts showed moderate to high inhibition of nematode population development and nematode infection parameters on tomato root system in pot experiments.

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