scholarly journals Potential and beneficial effects of Cinnamomum cassia on gastritis and safety: Literature review and analysis of standard extract

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Hwan Lee ◽  
Do Hwi Park ◽  
Sanghyun Lee ◽  
Hye Jin Seo ◽  
Shin Jung Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Gastric Ulcers ◽  
Gastric Injury ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Gastric Mucus ◽  
Efficient Treatment ◽  
Cinnamomum Cassia

AbstractThe prevalence of gastritis in South Korea is rapidly increasing owing to the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection and fast eating habit. The usual treatment for acute gastritis following a long intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or alcohol is to stop the causal factors. Metronidazole and lansoprazole are recommended for the treatment of H. pylori infection gastritis. Omeprazole a proton pump inhibitor, is used to decrease gastric acid production. However, owing to the side effects and refractoriness of the drug, a safe and efficient treatment is required. Plant-derived phytochemicals have emerged as novel agents against chronic disorders. In this study, firstly, to explore the potential of pharmacological activities, including efficacy and mechanisms of Cinnamomum cassia against gastritis, a literature review was performed based on 20 studies out of a total of 749 records obtained using a search strategy. From the literature review, the therapeutic targets of C. cassia extract and cinnamaldehyde, a compound of C. cassia, were found to be related with NFκB activity, and their signaling pathway were verified by experiments. C. cassia extract plays a role in protection of gastric ulcers induced in four ways (immersion stress-induced, ethanol-induced, hydrochloric acid-induced, or NSAIDs-induced ulcer). None of the clinical studies on C. cassia extracts or compounds met our criteria. When the standardized extract of C. cassia (ECC) was orally administered repeatedly to Beagle Dog for 4 weeks, no toxicologically harmful changes were observed. Therefore, under the test condition, the no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) of ECC was judged to be 1000 mg/kg/day for both sexes, and no toxic target organ was observed. Administration of ECC in the Sprague–Dawley rat model of acute gastric injury caused by indomethacin administration significantly increased gastric mucus volume. Administration of ECC in the acute gastric injury model caused by indomethacin administration is considered effective in improving gastric injury. However, research and efforts to develop a reliable ‘standardization of natural drugs’ by establishing the best quality evaluation system are limited. Despite the pharmacological potential of ECC, further well-designed experimental studies such as in vitro, in vivo, and clinical trials are required to validate these findings and the underlying mechanisms of ECC.

scholarly journals The Protective Effect of Testosterone on Indomethacin Induced Gastric Ulcer in Female Sprague Dawley Rats

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
U. Akpamu ◽  
H. O. Otamere ◽  
I. O. Ernest-Nwoke ◽  
C. N. Ekhator ◽  
U. C. Osifo
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Ulcer ◽  
Female Rats ◽  
Gastric Ulcers ◽  
Standard Laboratory ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Gastric Mucus ◽  
Ulcer Index ◽  
Sprague Dawley Rats ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Gastric ulcer has shown association with changes in sex hormones, with impact exacerbated in males. Also, males are known to be more exposed to ulcer risk factors. This study investigates the effect of testosterone on indomethacin induced gastric ulcers in adult female rats. Eighteen female rats (225 ± 25 g body weight) were randomly assigned to 3 groups under standard laboratory condition. After acclimatization, animals fasted for 40 hrs but were given water ad libitum. Group A served as control while group B served as the ulcer control, in which ulcer was induced without treatment using indomethacin (40 mg/kg single orally dose). Group C was pretreated with testosterone (1 mg/kg IM) eight hours before ulcer induction. Eight hours after ulcer induction, animals were sacrificed and the stomach was harvested for analysis. Results showed a significant reduction in mucus content in groups C (0.79±0.11 g) and B (0.87±0.02 g) compared to A (1.11±0.03 g). Gastric mucus pH was significantly acidic in group B (4.40±0.55) compared to C (5.20±0.45) and A (5.80±0.45). There was a significantly higher ulcer index in group B (4.60±0.55 mm) compared to C (3.60±0.89 mm) and testosterone pretreatment resulted in a 21.74% ulcer inhibition. Although weak, the findings suggest that testosterone might protect the gastric mucosa against NSAIDs in females.

scholarly journals Particularities of Experimental Models Used to Induce Gastric Ulcer

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 179-184
Author(s):  
Simona Fulga ◽  
Ana-Maria Pelin ◽  
Cristina Mihaela Ghiciuc ◽  
Elena Cătălina Lupușoru
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Ulcer ◽  
Hydrochloric Acid ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Experimental Models ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Laboratory Animals ◽  
Gastric Ulcers ◽  
Current Therapy ◽  
Surgical Methods

Abstract Introduction: Gastric ulcer is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases, therefore the constant interest for new treatments is due to adverse effects induced by current therapy. The restricted number of in vivo experimental models is a challenge for researchers. Objectives: Identifying the particularities of different types of experimentally induced gastric ulcer in laboratory animals to facilitate their choise for the study of new antiulcer drugs. Material and method: A search in PubMed and Scopus using keywords ( “experimentally” AND “gastric ulcer” AND “rats/mice”) to include experimental studies with the description of local-induced changes. Review articles and in vitro studies were excluded. Results and discussions: Experimental researches on new drugs for gastric ulcer use chemical or surgical methods to induce gastric lesions in rats. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetic acid models to investigate antisecretory and cytoprotective effects; ethanol models evaluate cytoprotective and/or antioxidant effects; pylorus ligature models to evaluate the effects on the secretion of aggressive gastric factors (hydrochloric acid or pepsin). NSAIDs (indomethacin, acetylsalicylic acid or ibuprofen) inhibit cyclooxygenase activity, resulting from reduced mucus and bicarbonate secretion, decreased mucosal blood flow, alteration of microvascular structures, causing epithelial damage Ethanol enhances the proteolytic and hydrolytic action of hydrochloric acid and pepsin; in addition, stimulates the acid secretion and disruptes vascular endothelium. Pylorus ligature determines the accumulation of gastric acid resulting in gastric ulcers due to the autodigestion of the mucosa. Conclusion: The knowledge of the mechanisms to induce experimental gastric ulcers is essential for choosing the model to evaluate new antiulcer agents.

scholarly journals Humulene Inhibits Acute Gastric Mucosal Injury by Enhancing Mucosal Integrity

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 761
Author(s):  
Dahee Yeo ◽  
Su-Jung Hwang ◽  
Ye-Seul Song ◽  
Hyo-Jong Lee
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Translocation ◽  
Adenosine Monophosphate ◽  
Gastric Ulcers ◽  
Major Constituent ◽  
Gastric Injury ◽  
Drug Candidate ◽  
Trefoil Factor ◽  
Expression Levels

This study was designed to determine whether α-humulene, a major constituent in many plants used in fragrances, has a protective role against gastric injury in vivo and in vitro. A rat model of hydrochloric acid (HCl)/ethanol-induced gastritis and human mast cells (HMC-1) were used to investigate the mucosal protective effect of α-humulene. α-Humulene significantly inhibited gastric lesions in HCl/ethanol-induced acute gastritis and decreased gastric acid secretion pyloric ligation-induced gastric ulcers in vivo. In addition, α-humulene reduced the amount of reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde through upregulation of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). In HMC-1 cells, α-humulene decreased intracellular calcium and increased intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels, resulting in low histamine levels. α-Humulene also reduced the expression levels of cytokine genes such as interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) by downregulating nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) nuclear translocation. Finally, α-humulene upregulated the expression levels of mucin 5AC (Muc5ac), Muc6, trefoil factor 1 (Tff1), trefoil factor 2 (Tff2), and polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (pigr). α-Humulene may attenuate HCl/ethanol-induced gastritis by inhibiting histamine release and NF-κB activation and stimulating antioxidants and mucosal protective factors, particularly Muc5ac and Muc6. Therefore, these data suggest that α-humulene is a potential drug candidate for the treatment of stress-induced or alcoholic gastritis.

Protective effect of salusin-α and salusin-β against ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in rats

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayhan Tanyeli ◽  
Ersen Eraslan ◽  
Elif Polat ◽  
Tuğba Bal
Keyword(s):  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Mucosal Injury ◽  
Heart Tissue ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Gastric Ulcers ◽  
Gastric Injury ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Gastric Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Α Level

AbstractBackground:Alcohol consumption has been found to be associated with gastric ulcers, including gastric mucosal lesions. Salusin-α and salusin-β are bioactive peptides having 28 and 20 amino acids, respectively. Salusin-α and salusin-β immunoreactivity has been detected in the stomach and in the intestines. It has been reported that the salusins regulate the cytokine levels and decrease the infarct area in the heart tissue after ischemia. In this study, we investigated the effects of the salusins in the gastric injury formed with ethanol.Methods:Thirty-two sprague Dawley male rats were randomly divided into four groups, including eight rats in each group as follows: Group 1: control; Group 2: ethanol 5 mL/kg; Group 3: ethanol 5 mL/kg+5 nmol/kg salusin-α; Group 4: ethanol 5 mL/kg+5 nmol/kg salusin-β.Results:The salusin-α level increased at a significant level in the ulcer group formed with ethanol (p<0.001); the change in the salusin-β level is not significant. As for malondialdehyde (p<0.05) and myeloperoxidase (p<0.001), when compared with the control group, tumor necrosis factor-α (p<0.05) levels increased in the group to which ethanol was applied and decreased significantly with the application of salusins. Levels of GSH and IL-1β did not change at a significant level. In addition, histopathologic analysis demonstrated that, in salusin-administered groups, mucosal injury and caspase-3 expressions were reduced.Conclusions:The suppression of salusin-α and salusin-β on caspase-3 expression by means of their effects on oxidative injury and TNF-α levels shows that these two hormones could serve as anti-ulcerative agents.

scholarly journals Relation between bruxism and dental implants

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 371-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Bueno TORCATO ◽  
Paulo Renato Junqueira ZUIM ◽  
Daniela Atili BRANDINI ◽  
Rosse Mary FALCÓN-ANTENUCCI
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Dental Implants ◽  
Animal Studies ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Dental Restoration ◽  
Restoration Failure

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to gather information and discuss the predictability of implant-supported prostheses in patients with bruxism by performing a literature review. METHODS: In order to select the studies included in this review, a detailed search was performed in PubMed and Medline databases, using the following key words: bruxism, dental implants, implant supported prosthesis, and dental restoration failure. Items that were included are: case reports, randomized controlled trials, in vitro studies, literature and systematic reviews, with or without meta-analysis, of the last 20 years that addressed the theme. Articles without abstracts, animal studies, articles in languages other than English and articles from journals unrelated to the dental field were excluded. RESULTS: after analysis according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, 28 articles were selected from a total of 54. It is known from the array of scientific articles which have assessed, either through retrospective, prospective or experimental studies, that the biomechanical and biological impact of bruxism on implant-supported prostheses is small, and that the literature has contributed little to exemplify the prosthetic limits of safety for the specialist from a clinical point of view. CONCLUSION: Although there is still no general consensus on this matter, most of the literature review articles do provide clinical guidelines that contribute to implant supported prostheses longevity and stability in patients with bruxism.

scholarly journals The gastroprotective effect of the essential oil of Croton cajucara is different in normal rats than in malnourished rats

2006 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 310-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. C. B. Paula ◽  
W. Toma ◽  
J. S. Gracioso ◽  
C. A. Hiruma-Lima ◽  
E. M. Carneiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Prostaglandin E2 ◽  
Gastric Volume ◽  
Gastric Ulcers ◽  
Gastric Injury ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Gastric Mucus ◽  
Total Acid ◽  
Glandular Cells ◽  
Croton Cajucara

It has been shown previously that malnourished rats are resistant to acute gastric lesions but not to subchronic gastric ulceration. It also has been demonstrated that the essential oil obtained from the bark of Croton cajucara (Sacaca) has antiulcer properties. In the present study, the ability of this essential oil to prevent the formation of gastric ulcers in rats fed a diet with 17% protein (normoproteic rats) or 6% protein (malnourished rats) was investigated. At a dose of 100mg/kg body weight, orally, the essential oil significantly reduced the gastric injury caused by indomethacin (25% after 2h and 70% after 4h) only in normoproteic rats. In the pylorus ligature model, the essential oil increased the pH and gastric volume, but decreased the total acid concentration in both groups when compared to the respective control group. The essential oil significantly increased prostaglandin E2 production in glandular cells by 50% compared to the controls in both groups of rats. In addition, the amount of gastric mucus was two-fold higher in malnourished rats than in normoproteic rats. The present results show that the enhanced protective effect of essential oil in malnourished rats involved an increase in prostaglandin E2 production and mucus secretion, which are both factors that protect the gastric mucosa against damage. In agreement with this, malnourished rats always had a lower number of acute gastric ulcers.

scholarly journals MODERN ASPECTS OF FREE RADICAL PATHOLOGY (LITERATURE REVIEW AND OWN RESEARCH)

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-8
Author(s):  
O.A. Borzykh ◽  
A.V. Lavrenko ◽  
L.G. Selikhova ◽  
N.I. Digtyar ◽  
N.D. Gerasimenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Radical ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Clinical Medicine ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Functional Classes ◽  
Radical Processes

Today, there have been numerous studies that show the emergence and development of various pathologies accompanied by the activation of free radical reactions. It should be noted that the current clinical experience and results of experimental studies indicate the important role of oxidative stress in the formation and progression of cardiovascular pathology, and a series of reports are devoted to the study and comparison of the distinctive features of free radical lipid oxidation and proteins in patients with endothelial dysfunction and various functional classes of angina. Despite the considerable period that has elapsed since the Chernobyl disaster, the medical and biological problems of long-term effects of ionizing radiation are remaining relevant. However, it should be noted that according to some authors, the ideas of lipid peroxidation, mainly based on in vitro studies, do not meet the requirements for recognizing the existence of a metabolic process or metabolic pathway. In recent years, the Department of Internal Medicine # 3 with Phthisiology has conducted the number of multidirectional studies focused on various aspects of free radical pathology in experimental and clinical medicine on cardiology, nephrology, immunology, haematology, pulmonology, and gastroenterology. According to the results of the literature review and comprehensive analysis of the conducted research, we can point out that the study of the role of free radical processes in experimental and clinical medicine is still remaining quite relevant. The scientific search and practical value of these studies can lead to new insight in the context of an overall deterioration of the environment and exposure to negative environmental factors.

Preparation of cultured astrocytes for x-ray microanalysis

1989 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 988-989
Author(s):  
N.K.R. Smith ◽  
K.E. Hunter ◽  
P. Mobley ◽  
L.P. Felpel
Keyword(s):  
Cultured Cells ◽  
Elemental Content ◽  
Elemental Distribution ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cultured Astrocytes ◽  
Freeze Dried ◽  
Ultimate Objective

Electron probe energy dispersive x-ray microanalysis (XRMA) offers a powerful tool for the determination of intracellular elemental content of biological tissue. However, preparation of the tissue specimen , particularly excitable central nervous system (CNS) tissue , for XRMA is rather difficult, as dissection of a sample from the intact organism frequently results in artefacts in elemental distribution. To circumvent the problems inherent in the in vivo preparation, we turned to an in vitro preparation of astrocytes grown in tissue culture. However, preparations of in vitro samples offer a new and unique set of problems. Generally, cultured cells, growing in monolayer, must be harvested by either mechanical or enzymatic procedures, resulting in variable degrees of damage to the cells and compromised intracel1ular elemental distribution. The ultimate objective is to process and analyze unperturbed cells. With the objective of sparing others from some of the same efforts, we are reporting the considerable difficulties we have encountered in attempting to prepare astrocytes for XRMA.Tissue cultures of astrocytes from newborn C57 mice or Sprague Dawley rats were prepared and cultured by standard techniques, usually in T25 flasks, except as noted differently on Cytodex beads or on gelatin. After different preparative procedures, all samples were frozen on brass pins in liquid propane, stored in liquid nitrogen, cryosectioned (0.1 μm), freeze dried, and microanalyzed as previously reported.

Experimental Studies on a Recombinant Hirudin, CGP 39393

1991 ◽  
Vol 65 (04) ◽  
pp. 355-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
E Gray ◽  
J Watton ◽  
S Cesmeli ◽  
T W Barrowcliffe ◽  
D P Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Thrombin Generation ◽  
Bleeding Time ◽  
Thrombus Formation ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Venous Stasis ◽  
Antithrombotic Agent ◽  
Recombinant Hirudin ◽  
Excessive Bleeding ◽  
Generation Test

SummaryThe in vitro anticoagulant activities of recombinant desulphatohirudin (r-hirudin) were studied in the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and the thrombin generation test : systems. In the APTT at concentrations below 5 μg/ml, r-hirudin showed a dose-response curye. At concentrations above 5 μg/ml, the plasma became unclottable, but in the thrombin generation test , at least 10 μg/ml of r-hirudin was required for full inhibition of thrombin generation. The antithrombotic effect was assessed using a rabbit venous stasis model; 150 μg/ml r-hirudin completely prevented thrombus formation at 10 and 20 min stasis. At antithrombotic dose, the mean bleeding time ratio measured in a rabbit ear template model, was not prolonged over control values. At higher doses, the bleeding time ratios were higher than those observed for the same dosage of heparin. These data indicate that while r-hirudin is an effective antithrombotic agent, antithrombotic doses have to be carefully titrated to avoid excessive bleeding.

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