scholarly journals Comparison of analgesic activities of aconitine in different mice pain models

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0249276
Author(s):  
Jianhua Deng ◽  
Jiada Han ◽  
Jiahao Chen ◽  
Yanmin Zhang ◽  
Qiuju Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Visceral Pain ◽  
Thermal Stimulus ◽  
Diterpenoid Alkaloids ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Pain Model ◽  
Analgesic Effects ◽  
Pain Models ◽  
Nociceptive Responses ◽  
Analgesic Activities

Aconitine (AC) is the primary bioactive and secondary metabolite alkaloidin of Aconitum species which is accounted for more than 60% of the total diester-diterpenoid alkaloids in Aconite. To evaluate the analgesic effects of AC, 4 different pain models including hot plate assay, acetic acid writhing assay, formalin and CFA induced pain models were adopted in this study. In hot plate experiment, AC treatment at concentration of 0.3 mg/kg and 0.9 mg/kg improved the pain thresholds of mice similar to the positive drug aspirin at the concentration of 200 mg/kg (17.12% and 20.27% VS 19.21%). In acetic acid writhing experiment, AC significantly reduced the number of mice writhing events caused by acetic acid, and the inhibition rates were 68% and 76%. These results demonstrated that AC treatment revealed significant analgesic effects in both acute thermal stimulus pain model and chemically-induced visceral pain model. The biphasic nociceptive responses induced by formalin were significantly inhibited after AC treatment for 1h or 2h. The inhibition rates were 33.23% and 20.25% of AC treatment for 1h at 0.3 mg/kg and 0.9 mg/kg in phase I. In phase II, the inhibition rates of AC and aspirin were 36.08%, 32.48% and 48.82% respectively, which means AC showed similar analgesic effect to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory compounds. In the chronic CFA-induced nociception model, AC treatment also improved mice pain threshold to 131.33% at 0.3 mg/kg, which was similar to aspirin group (152.03%). Above all, our results verified that AC had obviously analgesic effects in different mice pain models.

scholarly journals Antinociceptive Activity of the Skin Secretion of Phyllomedusa rohdei (Amphibia, Anura)

Toxins ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 589
Author(s):  
Elena Lucia Anna Malpezzi-Marinho ◽  
Cristiane Isabel Silva Zanoni ◽  
Graziella Rigueira Molska ◽  
Camila Paraventi ◽  
Raphael Wuo-Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Skin Extract ◽  
Skin Secretion ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Hot Plate Test ◽  
Plate Test ◽  
Analgesic Effects ◽  
Opioid Receptor Antagonists ◽  
Pain Models ◽  
Antinociceptive Effects

Pain is a distressful experience that can have a major impact on an individual’s quality of life. The need for new and better analgesics has been further intensified in light of the current opioid epidemic. Substances obtained from amphibians have been shown to contain bioactive peptides that exert analgesic effects. The genus Phyllomedusa represents an important source of peptides and bioactive components. The aim of this study was to investigate the antinociceptive effects of the skin secretion of Phyllomedusa rohdei in rodent models of pain. The crude skin extract of P. rohdei was tested in different pain models: acetic acid-induced writhing test (mice), formalin test (rats), Von Frey electronic test for hypernociception induced by PGE2 (rats), and hot plate test (mice). Motor-impairing effects were tested using the rota-rod test. The results showed that the skin extract of P. rohdei exerted antinociceptive effects in all pain models tested. Particularly, the highest dose tested of the skin extract decreased acetic acid-induced writhing by 93%, completely blocked formalin-induced nociception both during the acute and inflammatory phases of the test, PGE2-induced hypernociception by 73% and increased latency to paw withdrawal in the hot plate test by 300%. The effects observed in the hot plate test were reversed by pretreatment with selective µ and κ, but not δ, opioid receptor antagonists, indicating a mechanism of action dependent on µ and κ opioid receptors. The results were not influenced by sedative effects. Further studies remain necessary to reveal the specific compounds involved in the antinociceptive effects of P. rohdei skin extract as a new therapeutic tool in pain management.

scholarly journals Comparison of antinociceptive effect of the antiepileptic drug gabapentin to that of various dosage combinations of gabapentin with lamotrigine and topiramate in mice and rats

2011 ◽  
Vol 02 (02) ◽  
pp. 130-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keshab Raj Paudel ◽  
SK Bhattacharya ◽  
GP Rauniar ◽  
BP Das
Keyword(s):  
Pain Perception ◽  
Late Phase ◽  
Antinociceptive Effect ◽  
Experimental Pain ◽  
Mechanical Hyperalgesia ◽  
Tail Flick ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Analgesic Effects ◽  
Pain Models ◽  
Antinociceptive Effects

ABSTRACT Introduction: Newer anticonvulsants have a neuromodulatory effect on pain perception mechanisms in a hyperexcitable and damaged nervous system. Aim: This study was designed to study the analgesic effects of gabapentin alone and in combination with lamotrigine and topiramate in experimental pain models. Materials and Methods: Adult albino mice (n = 490) weighing 20–30 g and rats (n = 130) weighing 100–200 g were injected intraperitoneally with gabapentin, lamotrigine, and topiramate alone and in different dose combinations. The hot-plate method, tail-flick method, capsaicin-induced mechanical hyperalgesia, and formalin assay were used to assess the antinociceptive effects. Results: Of the three antiepileptic drugs, when given separately, gabapentin was more efficacious than either topiramate or lamotrigine in all the pain models. Combination of 25 mg/kg gabapentin with 25 mg/kg topiramate was more efficacious (P <.05) than 50 mg/kg gabapentin alone in the capsaicin-induced mechanical hyperalgesia test. Similarly, 50 mg/kg gabapentin with 50 mg/kg topiramate or 5 mg/kg lamotrigine was more efficacious (P <.05) than 50 or 100 mg/kg gabapentin alone in late-phase formalin-induced behaviors. Conclusions: Combination of gabapentin with either lamotrigine or topiramate produced better results than gabapentin alone in capsaicin-induced mechanical hyperalgesia test and in late-phase formalin-induced behaviors.

scholarly journals Analgesic effect of the aqueous extract of Artimisia herba alba Arial part

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Sh. M. Al-khazrji , and I. K. Khalil
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Cold Water ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Hot Plate Test ◽  
Writhing Test ◽  
Plate Test ◽  
Analgesic Effects ◽  
Rats And Mice ◽  
Dose Dependent

The present study was aimed to investigate the analgesic effects of the aqueous extract of Artemisia herba alba Arial part in rats and mice ( AEAHA ). The AEAHA (400- 700 mg/kg; p.o.) was evaluated for its analgesic activity by employing acetic acid-induced writhing test, hot plate test and tail immersion tests i.e. in hot and cold water. AEAHA (400- 700 mg/kg; p.o.) showed significant (P<0.01) reduction in the number of writhing induced by acetic acid,increased reaction time in hot plate test and elevated pain threshold in hot and cold water tests. AEAHA exhibited the dose-dependent analgesic effects

scholarly journals Preliminary assessment of the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of methanol leaf extract of Cussonia barteri (Araliaceae) in rodents

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 22-31
Author(s):  
Ighodaro Igbe ◽  
Osaze Edosuyi ◽  
Agbonlahor Okhuarobo ◽  
Adarki Pongri ◽  
Nkechi Maduako ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Analgesic Effect ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Tail Flick ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Analgesic Effects ◽  
Paw Oedema ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Ear Oedema

Summary Introduction: Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is an important vegetable crop in Syria. Potato tuber moth Cussonia barteri is a small tree that grows in the sub-Saharan part of Africa. Various parts of the plant are used for the treatment of a variety of ailments in ethno-medicine. Objective: To evaluate the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect of the methanol leaf extract of Cussonia barteri. Material and methods: The leaves were air-dried, powdered and repeatedly extracted with methanol using a Soxhlet apparatus. The resulting methanol extract (100, 200 and 400 mg/kg) was evaluated for anti-inflammatory activity using carrageenan-induced paw oedema, xylene-induced ear oedema and formalin-induced arthritis tests. Analgesic effect was evaluated using acetic acid-induced mouse writhing, hot plate and tail flick tests. Results: All doses of the extract significantly (p<0.05) reduced carrageenan-induced paw oedema, however the 400 mg/kg dose gave a sustained effect. The extract significantly inhibited xylene induced ear oedema at all doses. There were no significant (p>0.05) reductions in paw swellings due to formalin. In the acetic acid induced writhing test, the extract significantly (p<0.05) decreased writhing at 400 mg/kg only. Reaction times were not significantly different from the control in the hot plate and tail flick tests. Conclusion: This study has shown that the methanol extract possesses acute anti-inflammatory and peripherally mediated analgesic effects.

scholarly journals Co-administration of Pregabalin and Curcumin Synergistically Decreases Pain-Like Behaviors in Acute Nociceptive Pain Murine Models

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (18) ◽  
pp. 4172
Author(s):  
Sarinee Leksiri ◽  
Hasriadi Hasriadi ◽  
Peththa Wadu Dasuni Wasana ◽  
Opa Vajragupta ◽  
Pornchai Rojsitthisak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Synergistic Interaction ◽  
Nociceptive Pain ◽  
Fixed Dose ◽  
Tail Flick ◽  
Dose Ratio ◽  
Tail Flick Test ◽  
Analgesic Effects ◽  
Pain Models

Analgesic drugs in a combination-form can achieve greater efficacy with lesser side effects compared to either drug alone. The combination of drugs acting at different targets or mechanisms of action has been recognized as an alternative approach for achieving optimal analgesia. In this study, the analgesic effects of pregabalin (30, 60, 100, 200 mg/kg), curcumin (15, 30, 60, 100, 120 mg/kg), and 1:1 fixed-dose ratio of the pregabalin-curcumin combination were assessed using two acute nociceptive pain models, the acetic acid-induced writhing and tail-flick tests in mice. The pregabalin-curcumin combination produced a dose-dependent decrease in mean of writhes and an increase in the percentage of antinociception by the acetic acid-induced writhing test. In the tail-flick test, the combination also showed an improvement in antinociception indicated by the tail-flick latency, % antinociception, and area under the curve (AUC). Isobolographic analysis of interactions demonstrated a significant synergistic interaction effect between pregabalin and curcumin in both acute nociceptive pain models with the experimental ED50 below the predicted additive line and the combination index < 1. These findings demonstrate that the combination of pregabalin and curcumin exhibits a synergistic interaction in mouse models of acute nociceptive pain.

scholarly journals Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Resveratrol through Classic Models in Mice and Rats

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangxi Wang ◽  
Zhiqiang Hu ◽  
Xu Song ◽  
Qiankun Cui ◽  
Qiuting Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Drug Candidate ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Analgesic Effects ◽  
Mouse Ear ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Ear Oedema

Background. Inflammation and pain are closely related to humans’ and animals’ health.Resveratrol(RSV) is a natural compound with various biological activities. The current study is aimed to evaluate the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of RSV in vivo. Materials and Methods. The analgesic effects were assessed by the acetic acid-induced writhing and hot plate tests. The anti-inflammatory effects were determined using the xylene-induced mouse ear oedema, the acetic acid-induced rat pleurisy, and carrageenan-induced rat synovitis tests, respectively.Results. The analgesic results showed that RSV could significantly inhibit the number of writhes and improve the time and pain threshold of mice standing on hot plate. The anti-inflammatory results showed that RSV could inhibit the ear oedema of mice. In acetic acid-induced pleurisy test, RSV could significantly inhibit the WBC and pleurisy exudates, could decrease the production of NO, and elevate the activity of SOD in serum. In carrageenan-induced synovitis test, RSV could reduce the content of MDA and elevate the T-SOD activity in serum; RSV could inhibit the expressions of TP, PGE2, NO, and MDA.Conclusion. Shortly, these results indicated that RSV had potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities and could be a potential new drug candidate for the treatment of inflammation and pain.

Analgesic effects on intrathecally-administered 3α-hydroxy-5α-pregnan-20-one in a rat mechanical visceral pain model

Life Sciences ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 50 (14) ◽  
pp. 1007-1012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher J. Winfree ◽  
Dennis W. Coombs ◽  
Joyce A. DeLeo ◽  
Raymond W. Colburn
Keyword(s):  
Visceral Pain ◽  
Pain Model ◽  
Analgesic Effects

Evaluation of the Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Activities of the Total Saponins Extracted from Fermented Polygala japonica Houtt

2013 ◽  
Vol 641-642 ◽  
pp. 931-934
Author(s):  
Ming Xing Liu ◽  
Ting Zhu ◽  
She Ne Guo ◽  
Hong Da Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Vascular Permeability ◽  
Analgesic Activity ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Plate Models ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Analgesic Activities

This study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of the total saponins extracted from fermented Polygala japonica Houtt (FPH) compared with that of unfermented Polygala japonica Houtt (UFPH). The total saponins extracted from FPH and UFPH were evaluated for anti-inflammatory activity in xylene-induced ear swelling and acetic acid-induced vascular permeability models in mice, analgesic activity in acetic acid-induced writhing and hot plate models in mice. The total saponins extracted from FPH had the significant anti-inflammatory (p<0.001) and analgesic (p<0.01) activities with the doses of 6 g/kg b.w. in mice. The results of this experimental study thus strongly support the potential significant use of the total saponins extracted from FPH for pain and inflammatory.

scholarly journals Analgesic and acute inflammation properties of the aqueous extract of dried leaves of Paullinia Pinnata (Sapindaceae) Linn

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dingom Aurelie Taylor Patience ◽  
Keugni Armand Brice ◽  
Bendegue Emebe Alexandrie Julia ◽  
Dzeufiet Djomeni Paul Désiré ◽  
Kamtchouing Pierre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Acute Inflammation ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Pain Model ◽  
Inflammatory Phase ◽  
Vasoactive Substances ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Analgesic Activities ◽  
Therapeutic Compounds

<p align="left">Inflammation is frequently associated with pain. Plants continue to be major resources for therapeutic compounds against various diseases including inflammation and pain. <em>P</em><em>aullinia Pinnata </em>is used to treat several diseases, including rheumatism and abdominal pain. This study was undertaken to assess the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of <em>P</em><em>aullinia Pinnata. </em>The analgesic activity was evaluated by using behaviour pain model in mice. The anti-inflammatory activity was carried out by using carrageenan, dextran, histamine and serotonin induced inflammation in rat. The extract was administered orally at a dose of 200 and 400 mg/kg. The results showed that the extract significantly (P&lt; 0.001) reduced the number of writhing induced by the acid acetic. The aqueous extract reduced significantly (P&lt; 0.001) the paw licking time in formalin model. The effect of the extract (200mg/kg) was significantly (P&lt; 0.001) reduced in the presence of naloxone, during the inflammatory phase. In addition, the extract significantly (P&lt; 0.05) increase latency time at all point time and all doses on nociception induced by hot plate. Concerning inflammation induced by carrageenan and dextran, the extract significantly (P&lt; 0.001) inhibited oedema during the experimental time at the dose of 200 mg/kg. The results suggested that<em> Paullinia pinnata</em> aqueous extract possess analgesic activities which may interfere in both peripheral and central pathway. The anti-inflammatory activities may be mediated by either inhibiting or by blocking the release of vasoactive substances like histamine, serotonin, kinins and prostaglandins. These results justify the traditional use of the plant in the treatment of pain and inflammation.</p>

scholarly journals Analgesic Activity of Acid-Sensing Ion Channel 3 (ASIС3) Inhibitors: Sea Anemones Peptides Ugr9-1 and APETx2 versus Low Molecular Weight Compounds

Marine Drugs ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaroslav Andreev ◽  
Dmitry Osmakov ◽  
Sergey Koshelev ◽  
Ekaterina Maleeva ◽  
Yulia Logashina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Ion Channel ◽  
Thermal Hyperalgesia ◽  
Transient Current ◽  
Sea Anemones ◽  
Writhing Test ◽  
Pain Model ◽  
Analgesic Effects ◽  
High Doses

Acid-sensing ion channel 3 (ASIC3) makes an important contribution to the development and maintenance of inflammatory and acid-induced pain. We compared different ASIC3 inhibitors (peptides from sea anemones (APETx2 and Ugr9-1) and nonpeptide molecules (sevanol and diclofenac)) in anti-inflammatory action and analgesic effects. All tested compounds had distinct effects on pH-induced ASIC3 current. APETx2 inhibited only transient current, whereas Ugr9-1 and sevanol decreased transient and sustained components of the current. The effect on mice was evaluated after administering an intramuscular injection in the acetic acid writhing pain model and the complete Freund’s adjuvant-induced thermal hyperalgesia/inflammation test. The bell-shaped dependence of the analgesic effect was observed for APETx2 in the acetic acid-induced writhing test, as well as for sevanol and peptide Ugr9-1 in the thermal hyperalgesia test. This dependence could be evidence of the nonspecific action of compounds in high doses. Compounds reducing both components of ASIC3 current produced more significant pain relief than APETx2, which is an effective inhibitor of a transient current only. Therefore, the comparison of the efficacy of ASIC3 inhibitors revealed the importance of ASIC3-sustained currents’ inhibition for promotion of acidosis-related pain relief.

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