scholarly journals Antimalaria assay of fruit extract of Morinda citrifolia and activity of mice (Mus musculus) macrophage after infecting it with Plasmodium berghei

2005 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-69
Author(s):  
RAHADI HUTOMO ◽  
SUTARNO SUTARNO ◽  
WIEN WINARNO ◽  
KUSMARDI KUSMARDI
Keyword(s):  
Plasmodium Berghei ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
World Wide ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Morinda Citrifolia ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Inhibition Activity ◽  
Fruit Extract ◽  
Macrophage Activity

Malaria is a world wide disease. Death resulting from the disease was caused by the parasite’s resistance to the malaria drugs and the problem of immune system. The aims of the research were to know the effect of M. citrifolia fruit extract to Plasmodium berghei on total red blood cells of mice, and to know the effect of the extract on the number of intraperitoneal macrophage phagocytosing latex after infected by P. berghei. Three doses of fruit extract, 200, 150, 100 mg/kg BB were used in this study. Fansidar was used as positive control, while distilled water was used as negative control. The result of this research indicated that dose of 200 mg/kg BB could reduce number of parasitemia to 3.576%, dose of 150 mg/kg BB to 4.107%, and dose of 100 mg/kg BB to 13.331% on day 5, and could not reduce any number of parasitemia on the next day. Inhibition by Fansidar reached 0.201%, while distilled water did not show any inhibition activity. Different macrophage activity on phagocytosing latex was taken place. The average of macrophage activity on phagocytosing latex at dose of 200 mg/kg BB was 3.8x106 cell, at dose of 150 mg/kg BB was 2.53x106 cell/mL, while at dose 100 mg/kg BB was 1.5x106 cell/mL, and 2.43x106 cell/mL for the control. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the reduction of the number of parasitemia taken place at dose 200 and 150 mg/kg BB, although its activity is much lower than malaria drug of Fansidar. Macrophage activities increased at dose of 200 mg/kg BB.

scholarly journals In-vivo Antiplasmodial Effect of Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine-Nitrofurantoin on Plasmodium berghei- Infected Mice

2021 ◽  
pp. 12-20
Author(s):  
Udeme O. Georgewill ◽  
Festus Azibanigha Joseph ◽  
Elias Adikwu
Keyword(s):  
Plasmodium Berghei ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Antiplasmodial Activity ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tract Infections

Nitrofurantoin (NT) used for the treatment of urinary tract infections may have antiplasmodial activity. Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DP) is an artemisinin based combination therapy used for the treatment of malaria. This study evaluated the antiplasmodial effect of dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine-nitrofurantoin (DP-NT) on mice infected with Plasmodium berghei. Adult Swiss albino mice (30-35 g) of both sexes were used. The mice were randomly grouped, inoculated with Plasmodium berghei, and treated orally with DP (1.7/13.7 mg/kg), NT (57.1 mg/kg) and DP-NT (1.71/13.7/ 57.1 mg/kg), respectively using curative, prophylactic and suppressive tests. The negative control was orally treated with normal saline (0.3 mL), while the positive control was orally treated with chloroquine CQ (10mg/kg). After treatment, blood samples were collected and evaluated for percentage parasitemia, inhibitions and hematological parameters. Liver samples were evaluated for histological changes. The mice were observed for mean survival time (MST). Treatment with DP-NT decreased parasitemia levels when compared to individual doses of DP and NT with significant difference observed at p<0.05. DP-NT prolonged MST when compared to individual doses of DP and NT with significant difference observed at p<0.05. The decrease in packed cell volume, red blood cells, hemoglobin and increase in white blood cells in parasitized mice were significantly restored by DP-NT  when compared to individual doses of DP and NT with difference observed at p<0.05. DP-NT eradicated liver Plasmodium parasite.  NT remarkably increased the antiplasmodial activity of DP. DP-NT may be used for the treatment of malaria.

scholarly journals The effect of noni fruit (Morinda citrifolia L.) extract on interleukin 4 and interleukin 10 in Wistar rats, induced by pyrazinamide, ethambutol and levofloxacin

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thontowi Djauhari Nur Subchi ◽  
Merryana Andriani
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Cell Damage ◽  
Interleukin 10 ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Morinda Citrifolia ◽  
Interleukin 4 ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Fruit Extract

Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol and Levofloxacin are part of the anti-tuberculosis SLD that have many side effects. This response causes an inflammatory reaction that affects pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin 4 and interleukin 10. Morinda citrifolia L. produces anti-inflammatory activity that affects cytokines and provides protection against cell damage. A dose therapy was administered to wistar rats for two months, grouped in K- (negative control), K+ (positive control), MI (drug + Morinda citrifolia L. extract, dose of 100 mg/kg body weight), MII (drug + noni fruit extract, dose of 200 mg/kg body weight) and MIII (drug + noni fruit extract, dose of 400 mg/kg body weight). Results were examined using Rat IL-4 and IL-10 immunoassay Quantikine ELISA kits. The ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) test results showed that there was an overall IL-4 difference (sig<0.05); for IL-10 there was no great difference (sig>0.05); it was decrease trend was shown in MI and MII. However, by giving Morinda citrifolia L. extracts can significantly influence the IL-4 and IL-10, with a decreasing trend in MI and MII.

Antiplasmodial activity of artemether-lumefantrine-tinidazole on Plasmodium berghei infected mice

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Udeme Georgewill
Keyword(s):  
Plasmodium Berghei ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
The Impact

Introducion: The impact of malaria scourge has been characterized by daunting challenges including antimalarial drug resistance. This necessitates the search for newer antimalaria drugs using approaches including drug repurposing. This study assessed whether Tinidazole (T) can be repurposed as antimalaria in combination with artemether/lumefantrine (A/L) in Plasmodium berghei infected mice. Materials and Methods: Plasmodium berghei infected mice were grouped and orally treated with A/L (2.3/13.7mg/kg), T (28.6 mg/kg), and A/L/T daily in curative, suppressive and prophylactic studies. The negative control (NC) and positive control (MC) were orally treated with 0.9% normal saline (0.2mL) and chloroquine (CQ) (10mg/kg) daily for 4 days, respectively. After drug administration, blood samples were collected and evaluated for parasitemia level, lipid and hematological parameters. Results: Significant decreases in parasitemia levels in the curative, suppressive and prophylactic groups were observed in mice treated with T (28.6 mg/kg) (p<0.05), A/L (2.3/13.7 mg/kg) (p<0.01) and A/L/T (p<0.001) when compared to negative control. Mean survival times were significantly increased at T (28.6 mg/kg) (p<0.05), A/L (2.3/13.7mg/kg) (p<0.01) and A/L/T (p<0.001) when compared to negative control. Red blood cells, hemoglobin, packed cell volume, high density lipoprotein, cholesterol levels were significantly (p<0.001) increased whereas white blood cells, total cholesterol, triglyceride and low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels  were significantly decreased at T (28.6 mg/kg) (p<0.05), A/L (2.3/13.7mg/kg) (p<0.01) and A/L/T (p<0.001) when compared to negative control. The antiplasmodial effect of A/L/T differ significantly (p<0.05) when compared to positive control. Conclusion: This study recommends the repurposing of tinidazole in combination with artemether/lumefantrine for malaria treatment and further studies in humans.

scholarly journals ANTIPLASMODIAL ACTIVITY OF KETOTIFEN-ARTEMETHER-LUMEFANTRINE ON PLASMODIUM BERGHEI INFECTED MICE

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 251-258
Author(s):  
Udeme O. Georgewill ◽  
Chidi E. Ezeriohaa ◽  
Elias Adikwu
Keyword(s):  
Plasmodium Berghei ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
Survival Times ◽  
Adult Mice

Introduction: The development of new antimalarial drugs is time-consuming and costly, thus repurposing of drugs with initial indications for possible antimalarial indication is imperative. This study assessed the antiplasmodial effect of ketotifen (KT) in combination with artemether/lumefantrine (A/L) in Plasmodium bergei infected mice. Materials and Methods: Adult mice (25-30g) were parasitized with Plasmodium berghei, grouped and treated per oral (p.o) with KT (0.1mg/kg), A/L (2.3/13.7mg/kg) and KT/A/L daily in curative, suppressive and prophylactic studies. The negative control (NC) and the positive control (PC) were treated daily p.o with normal saline (0.2mL) and chloroquine (CQ) (10mg/kg) for 4 days respectively. After treatment, blood samples were collected and assessed for percentage parasitemia level, hematological and lipid parameters. Results: The curative, suppressive and prophylactic studies showed significant decreases in percentage parasitemia levels at KT (0.1mg/kg) (p<0.01), A/L (2.3/13.7 mg/kg) (p<0.001) and KT/A/L (p<0.0001) when compared to negative control. Significant increases in mean survival times occurred at KT (0.1 mg/kg) (p<0.01), A/L (2.3/13.7mg/kg) (p<0.001) and A/L/T (p<0.0001) when compared to negative control. Significant increases in packed cell volume, red blood cells, hemoglobin, high density lipoprotein cholesterol levels with significant decreases in total cholesterol, white blood cells, low density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride levels at KT (28.6 mg/kg) (p<0.05), A/L (2.3/13.7mg/kg) (p<0.01) and KT/A/L (p<0.001) when compared to negative control. Conclusion: KT may be repurposed in combination with A/L for malaria treatment.

scholarly journals UJI ANTIBAKTERI EKSTRAK BUAH TAKOKAK (SOLANUM TORVUM SWARTZ) TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN BAKTERI PROPIONIBACTERIUM ACNES

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Merta Meliana Lajira ◽  
I Nyoman Ehrich Lister
Keyword(s):  
Propionibacterium Acnes ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Fruit Extract ◽  
Solanum Torvum ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method

Acne vulgaris is a disorder of the skin characterized by changes in blackheads, papules, pustules, and nodules that often occur on the face, shoulders, and back. Propionibacterium acnes is the main habitat that contributes to acne. One of the plants that have an anti-bacterial effect is takokak fruit. This study aims to study the presence or absence of anti-bacterial effects of takokak fruit extract on the growth of Propionibacterium acne bacteria. The test method used is the Diplo disk diffusion method. The fruit was extracted by maceration method using ethanol as a solvent and then diluted using 96% ethanol at a concentration of 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% while the positive control used a clindamycin suspension and negative control of distilled water. The results showed that takokak fruit extract had an antibacterial effect on Propionibacterium acnes with an average diameter inhibition zone of 16.75 mm; 18.3 mm; 18.85 mm; 21.92 mm. Positive control (clindamycin) 37,45; negative control (distilled water) has no value to prevent bacteria.

Antiplasmodial Activity of Ketotifen-Artemether-Lumefantrine on Plasmodium Berghei Infected Mice

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Udeme Georgewill ◽  
Chidi E. Ezerioha ◽  
Elias Adikwu
Keyword(s):  
Plasmodium Berghei ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
Pack Cell Volume ◽  
Survival Times

Introduction: The development of new antimalarial drugs is time-consuming and costly, thus repurposing of drugs with initial indications for possible antimalarial indication is imperative. This study assessed the antiplasmodial effect of ketotifen (KT) in combination with artemether/lumefantrine (A/L) in Plasmodium bergei infected mice. Materials and Methods: Adult mice (25-30g) were parasitized with Plasmodium berghei, grouped and treated per oral (p.o) with KT (0.1mg/kg), A/L (2.3/13.7mg/kg) and KT/A/L daily in curative, suppressive and prophylactic studies. The negative control (NC) and the positive control (PC) were treated daily p.o with normal saline (0.2mL) and chloroquine (CQ) (10mg/kg) for 4 days respectively. After treatment, blood samples were collected and assessed for percentage parasitemia level, hematological and lipid parameters. Results: The curative, suppressive and prophylactic studies showed significant decreases in percentage parasitemia levels at KT (0.1mg/kg) (p<0.01), A/L (2.3/13.7 mg/kg) (p<0.001) and KT/A/L (p<0.0001) when compared to negative control. Significant increases in mean survival times occurred at KT (0.1 mg/kg) (p<0.01), A/L (2.3/13.7mg/kg) (p<0.001) and A/L/T (p<0.0001) when compared to negative control. Significant increases in pack cell volume, red blood cells, hemoglobin, high density lipoprotein cholesterol levels with significant decreases in total cholesterol, white blood cells, low density lipoprotein cholesterol  and triglyceride levels at KT (28.6 mg/kg) (p<0.05), A/L (2.3/13.7mg/kg) (p<0.01) and KT/A/L (p<0.001) when compared to negative control. Conclusion: KT may be repurposed in combination with A/L for malaria treatment.

scholarly journals Uji Anti Jamur Ekstrak Buah Mengkudu (Morinda citrifolia L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-102
Author(s):  
Ririen Hardani ◽  
I Kadek Adi Krisna ◽  
Baharuddin Hamzah ◽  
Muhammad Fakhrul Hardani
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Morinda Citrifolia ◽  
Fruit Extract ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Media ◽  
Inhibitory Power

Noni is a plant that has the potential to be used as traditional medicinal ingredients. This study aims to determine the inhibition of noni extracts (Morinda citrifolia L.) in inhibiting the growth of the fungus Candida albicans. This type of research is experimental. A total of 150 grams of dried noni fruit that has been mashed, macerated with three different types of solvents namely aquades, acetone and n-hexane to obtain thick extract. Preparation of the fungus suspension was Candida albicans made by mixing the media Nutrient Broth with 5 ose test fungus that were equated with turbidity of a standard MC. Farland. The fungus suspension made was implanted on the Sabouroud Dextrose agar to solidify and divided into 7 sterile petri dishes. Testing the inhibition of fungi using the method of wells. Each cup is made of 1 hole diameter of 3 cm in the center. Tests were carried out by adding non-solvent aquades fruit extract into the 1 cup, acetone noni fruit extract into the cup 2, n-hexane solvent noni fruit extract into the cup 3, for 3 other plates added with three solvents as negative control, while for 1 cup added to the cup fungal infection drug is nystatin as a positive control, each as much as 1 mL. Measurement data were analyzed using the formula of the percentage of inhibition. Inhibitory power of noni fruit extract using distilled water is 3.55%, noni fruit extract using acetone solvent is 50.15%, noni fruit extract using n-hexane solvent that is equal to 38.83%. negative control of aquades, acetone and n-hexane solvent has no inhibitory power while positive control of nystatin is 9.73%. Noni fruit extract using acetone solvent has the strongest inhibitory ability. It can be concluded that the noni fruit extract has fungal inhibitory effect on the growth of the fungus Candida albicans

scholarly journals AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI EKSTRAK PERASAN DAUN MENGKUDU (Morinda citrifolia L.) TERHADAP Escherichia coli SECARA IN VITRO

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-34
Author(s):  
Margareta Retno Priamsari ◽  
Agastia Cicilia Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Drying Shrinkage ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Morinda Citrifolia ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Juice Extraction ◽  
Water Inhibition

Noni juice can inhibit the growth of Escherichia coli bacteria. Noni juice extraction needs concentration to extract so that the preparation is more stable in the storage process. The purpose of this study was to determine the antibacterial activity and the amount of the minimum inhibitory concentration of noni juice extract from E. coli bacteria in vitro. This type of experimental research with a completely randomized one-way design. The extract was obtained by concentrating the Noni leaf extract. Extract quality control parameters include organoleptic, yield, drying shrinkage, and qualitative tests of flavonoid and anthraquinone compounds. Antibacterial activity test using the disc diffusion method with an extract concentration of 1.56%; 3.12%; 6.25%; 12.5%; and 25% with 3 replications. Positive control of amoxicillin and negative control of distilled water. Inhibition is known from the zone formed around the paper disc. The data obtained were statistically analyzed using Kruskall Wallis followed by Mann Whitney with a 95% confidence level. The results showed that the variation in the concentration of the noni juice extract had a significant effect (p <0.05). The biggest inhibitory zone was seen at 25% concentration of 10.16 mm and included in the strong category. The minimum inhibitory power was produced at a concentration of 3.12% at 2.50 mm with a weak treatment category.

scholarly journals Efektivitas Ekstrak Buah Merah (Pandanus conoideus De Vriese) Asal Kabupaten Poso Sebagai Alternatif Penurun Kadar Gula Darah

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 185
Author(s):  
Anang Wahid M. D. Diah ◽  
Ni Kadek Ana Diani ◽  
Minarni Rama Jura
Keyword(s):  
Free Radicals ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Effective Concentration ◽  
Fruit Extract ◽  
Control Data ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
The Third ◽  
Sugar Levels

Bioactive compounds contained in red fruit (pandanus conoideus De Vriese) among others are flavonoids and tannins. The compounds are classified as very powerful antioxidants and can inhibit free radicals. This study aimed to determine the effective concentration of the red fruit extract from Poso as an alternative for lowering blood sugar levels. The separatin method used was boiling. The animals test were 15 male of mice (Mmus musculus) induced by ethylene diamine tetra acetic (EDTA). The mice were divided randomly into 5 groups with different treatments. The first, the second, and the third treatments were given red fruit extract each with a concentration of 10%, 20% and 30%. The fourth treatment was given glibenclamide suspension as a positive control, and the fifth treatments was given Na-CMC as a negative control. Data were analyzed using a statistical analysis of variance (Anova) test followed by Duncan test. The results showed that the preclinical test of red fruit extract reduced blood sugar levels of mice, and the most effective concentration was 20% as much as 68% (w/v) with significance level a = 0.05.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF PROPOLIS WITH ARTEMISININ COMBINATION THERAPY IN TREATING MICE INFECTED WITH PLASMODIUM BERGHEI

2019 ◽  
pp. 262-264
Author(s):  
NURINDAH SALOKA TRISNANINGRUM ◽  
HENDRI ASTUTY
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Parasite Density ◽  
Combination Treatment ◽  
Plasmodium Berghei ◽  
Artemisinin Combination Therapy ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Days Of Therapy

Objective: This study aimed to ascertain the effectiveness of combination treatment with propolis and artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT)in avoiding further resistance to ACT.Methods: A total of 35 mice were injected with Plasmodium berghei and divided into six equal groups: No treatment (negative control), ACT alone(positive control), 75-mg propolis/kg body weight (BW), 150-mg propolis/kg BW, ACT with 75-mg propolis/kg BW, and ACT with 150-mg propolis/kg BW. After 7 days of therapy, parasite density was calculated using a thin blood smear.Results: Parasite density significantly declined after combination treatment with ACT and 150-mg propolis/kg BW.Conclusion: Therapy with propolis alone showed no inhibitory effect on parasites, although its 150-mg/kg-BW dose was effective as an ACT adjuvantmalaria therapy in mice.

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