scholarly journals Protective Effect of Methyl gallate on Murine Antigen-Induced Arthritis by Inhibiting Inflammatory Process and Bone Erosion

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
luana Barbosa Correa ◽  
Tatiana Almeida Pádua ◽  
Paulo Vinicius Alabarse ◽  
Elvira Maria Saraiva ◽  
Sandra Yasuyo Fukada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Extracellular Dna ◽  
Cell Infiltration ◽  
Prolonged Treatment ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Methyl Gallate ◽  
Oedema Formation ◽  
Reference Drug ◽  
Paw Oedema ◽  
And Cartilage

Abstract Methyl gallate (MG) is a plant-derived phenolic compound known to present remarkable anti-inflammatory effect in different experimental models such as paw oedema, pleurisy, zymosan-induced arthritis and colitis. Herein we investigated the effect of MG in the mice model of antigen-induced arthritis (AIA), a model with complex inflammatory response, driven primally by immune process and that cause bone and cartilage erosion similarly found in rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis was induced by i.a injection of albumin methylated from bovine serum (mBSA) in C57BL/6 male mice previously immunized. The dose-response analysis of MG (0.7-70 mg/kg; p.o) showed that maximum inhibition was reached with the dose of 7 mg/kg on paw oedema and cell infiltration induced by AIA at 7 h. Treatment with MG (7mg/kg; p.o) or with the reference drug, dexamethasone (Dexa,10 mg/kg, ip) reduced AIA oedema formation, leukocyte infiltration, release of extracellular DNA and cytokine production 7 and 24 h (acute response). Mice treated daily with MG for seven days showed no significant weight loss or liver and kidney toxicity contrary to Dexa that induced some degree of toxicity. Prolonged treatment with MG inhibited the late inflammatory response (28 days) reducing oedema formation, cell infiltration, synovial hyperplasia, pannus formation and cartilage degradation as observed in histopathological analyses. Ultimately, MG reduced bone resorption as evidenced by a decrease in tartrate-resistant acid phosphate (TRAP)-positive cells number in femur histology. Altogether, we demonstrate that MG ameliorates the inflammatory reaction driven primarily by the immune process, suggesting a potential therapeutic application in arthritis treatment.

scholarly journals Effects of diazepam and stress on lung inflammatory response in OVA-sensitized rats

2002 ◽  
Vol 282 (6) ◽  
pp. L1289-L1295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos De Paula Portela ◽  
Iolanda De F. L. C. Tibério ◽  
Edna A. Leick-Maldonado ◽  
Milton A. Martins ◽  
João Palermo-Neto
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Airway Inflammation ◽  
Aluminum Hydroxide ◽  
Morphometric Analysis ◽  
Ultrasonic Vocalizations ◽  
Sound Signal ◽  
Cell Infiltration ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Shock Delivery ◽  
Shuttle Box

The influence of stress and diazepam treatment on airway inflammation was investigated in ovalbumin (OVA)-sensitized rats. Animals were injected with OVA plus aluminum hydroxide intraperitoneally ( day 0) and boosted with OVA subcutaneously ( day 7). From the first to 13th day after sensitization, rats were treated with diazepam, and 1 h later they were placed in a shuttle box where they received 50 mild escapable foot shocks/day preceded by a sound signal (S). Response during the warning (S) canceled shock delivery and terminated the S. On day 14, rats were submitted to a single session of 50 inescapable foot shocks preceded by S and then were challenged with OVA. High levels of stress were detected in shocked animals, manifested as ultrasonic vocalizations. Morphometric analysis of stressed animals revealed a significant increase in both edema and lymphomononucleated cells in airways compared with controls. Diazepam treatment reduced edema in stressed and nonstressed rats. No differences were found in polymorphonucleated cell infiltration. Diazepam treatment reduced lymphomononucleated cell infiltration in stressed animals. These data suggest that stress and diazepam treatment play relevant roles in edema and lymphomononucleated airway inflammation in OVA-sensitized rats.

scholarly journals LOX-1 deficient mice show resistance to zymosan-induced arthritis

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuhiko Hashimoto ◽  
Yutaka Oda ◽  
Koichi Nakagawa ◽  
Terumasa Ikeda ◽  
Kazuhiro Ohtani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Cell ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Ldl Receptor ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Cartilage Degeneration ◽  
Inflammatory Cell Infiltration ◽  
Cell Infiltration ◽  
Synovial Cells ◽  
Synovial Hyperplasia ◽  
And Cartilage

Recent data suggest that the lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) receptor-1 (LOX-1)/ox-LDL system may be involved in the pathogenesis of arthritis. We aimed to demonstrate the roles of the LOX-1/ox-LDL system in arthritis development by using LOX-1 knockout (KO) mice. Arthritis was induced in the right knees of C57Bl/6 wild-type (WT) and LOX-1 KO mice via zymosan injection. Saline was injected in the left knees. Arthritis development was evaluated using inflammatory cell infiltration, synovial hyperplasia, and cartilage degeneration scores at 1, 3, and 7 days after administration. LOX-1, ox-LDL, and matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) expression in the synovial cells and chondrocytes was evaluated by immunohistochemistry. The LOX-1, ox-LDL, and MMP-3 expression levels in synovial cells were scored on a grading scale. The positive cell rate of LOX-1, ox-LDL, and MMP-3 in chondrocytes was measured. The correlation between the positive cell rate of LOX-1 or ox-LDL and the cartilage degeneration score was also examined. Inflammatory cell infiltration, synovial hyperplasia, and cartilage degeneration were significantly reduced in the LOX-1 KOmice with zymosan-induced arthritis (ZIA) compared to WT mice with ZIA. In the saline-injected knees, no apparent arthritic changes were observed. LOX-1 and ox-LDL expression in synovial cells and chondrocytes were detected in the knees of WT mice with ZIA. No LOX-1 and ox-LDL expression was detected in the knees of LOX-1 KOmice with ZIA or the saline-injected knees of both mice. MMP-3 expression in the synovial cells and chondrocytes was also detected in knees of both mice with ZIA, and was significantly less in the LOX-1 KO mice than in WT mice. The positive cell rate of LOX-1 or ox-LDL and the cartilage degeneration score showed a positive correlation. Our data show the involvement of the LOX-1/ox-LDL system in murine ZIA development. LOX-1-positive synovial cells and chondrocytes are potential therapeutic targets for arthritis prevention.

scholarly journals Integrated Transcriptional Profiling Analysis and Immune-Related Risk Model Construction for Intracranial Aneurysm Rupture

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dezhi Shan ◽  
Xing Guo ◽  
Guozheng Yang ◽  
Zheng He ◽  
Rongrong Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Immune Cell ◽  
Risk Model ◽  
Enrichment Analysis ◽  
Cell Infiltration ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Immune Cell Infiltration ◽  
Related Risk

Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) may cause lethal subarachnoid hemorrhage upon rupture, but the molecular mechanisms are poorly understood. The aims of this study were to analyze the transcriptional profiles to explore the functions and regulatory networks of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in IA rupture by bioinformatics methods and to identify the underlying mechanisms. In this study, 1,471 DEGs were obtained, of which 619 were upregulated and 852 were downregulated. Gene enrichment analysis showed that the DEGs were mainly enriched in the inflammatory response, immune response, neutrophil chemotaxis, and macrophage differentiation. Related pathways include the regulation of actin cytoskeleton, leukocyte transendothelial migration, nuclear factor κB signaling pathway, Toll-like receptor signaling pathway, tumor necrosis factor signaling pathway, and chemokine signaling pathway. The enrichment analysis of 20 hub genes, subnetworks, and significant enrichment modules of weighted gene coexpression network analysis showed that the inflammatory response and immune response had a causal relationship with the rupture of unruptured IAs (UIAs). Next, the CIBERSORT method was used to analyze immune cell infiltration into ruptured IAs (RIAs) and UIAs. Macrophage infiltration into RIAs increased significantly compared with that into UIAs. The result of principal component analysis revealed that there was a difference between RIAs and UIAs in immune cell infiltration. A 4-gene immune-related risk model for IA rupture (IRMIR), containing CXCR4, CXCL3, CX3CL1, and CXCL16, was established using the glmnet package in R software. The receiver operating characteristic value revealed that the model represented an excellent clinical situation for potential application. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was performed and showed that the concentrations of CXCR4 and CXCL3 in serum from RIA patients were significantly higher than those in serum from UIA patients. Finally, a competing endogenous RNA network was constructed to provide a potential explanation for the mechanism of immune cell infiltration into IAs. Our findings highlighted the importance of immune cell infiltration into RIAs, providing a direction for further research.

Anti-Inflammatory Constituents of Alchornea cordifolia Leaves

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 60-64
Author(s):  
AA Ahmadu ◽  
A Agunu ◽  
EM Abdurrahman
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Methyl Gallate ◽  
Paw Oedema ◽  
Analgesic Agents ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Rat Paw ◽  
Rat Paw Oedema

Alchornea cordifolia (Schum and Thonn) Muell. Arg. (Euphorbiaceae) is a traditional medicinal plant widely distributed in West Africa including Nigeria.The plant has been used for ethnomedicinal purposes against wounds, ulcers, and sores. The decoction of the leaves has been reported to provide remedies for bronchial problems, rheumatic pain and cough. From the dichloromethane and ethyl acetate soluble parts of the Methanol leaf extract, two compounds namely Lup-20(29)-en-3c-ol (lupenol) and Methyl 3, 4,5-trihydroxy benzoate (Methyl gallate) were isolated and their structures elucidated. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of the compounds on carrageenan-induced paw oedema and formalin-induced pain in rats showed that compound 2 significantly (P<0.05) inhibit rat paw oedema compared to the standard drugs (Piroxicam and Morphine) used, while on formalin-induced pain in rats, the same trend was observed and were both comparable to Piroxicam and morphine, the standard anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents used, respectively. Compound 1 did not show any significant anti-inflammatory activity compared to control, likewise compound 2. Thus, compound 2, Methyl trihydroxy benzoate, might be responsible for the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of this plant.Keywords: Alchornea cordifolia, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Methyl Trihydroxy Benzoate

Acute paw oedema formation induced by ATP: Re-evaluation of the mechanisms involved

1996 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. E. Ziganshina ◽  
A. U. Ziganshin ◽  
C. H. V. Hoyle ◽  
G. Burnstock
Keyword(s):  
Oedema Formation ◽  
Paw Oedema

scholarly journals Effects of Juniperus phoenicea Hydroalcoholic Extract on Inflammatory Mediators and Oxidative Stress Markers in Carrageenan-Induced Paw Oedema in Mice

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karama Zouari Bouassida ◽  
Samar Makni ◽  
Amina Tounsi ◽  
Lobna Jlaiel ◽  
Mohamed Trigui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Oedema Formation ◽  
Stress Markers ◽  
Paw Oedema ◽  
Juniperus Phoenicea ◽  
Wild Tree ◽  
Mda Content

Juniperus phoenicea (J. phoenicea) is a wild tree belonging to the Cupressaceae family, commonly used for the treatment of several disorders. This study aimed to evaluate the potential protective effects of J. phoenicea hydroethanolic extract (EtOH-H2OE) against oxidation, acute inflammation, and pain in mice models. For the purpose, chemical compounds of J. phoenicea EtOH-H2OE were also analyzed by GC-MS. The J. phoenicea EtOH-H2OE showed a potent antioxidant activity in vitro, thanks to its richness in phenolic and flavonoid compounds. Mice treated with EtOH-H2OE (100 mg/kg BW) showed reduced paw oedema formation and decreased malondialdehyde (MDA) content. The evaluation of antioxidant enzyme activities in paw oedema tissue after five hours of carrageenan induction showed a significant increase (P<0.05). Inflammatory biomarkers explorations of J. phoenicea EtOH-H2OE-treated mice showed a restoration of the studied parameters to near-normal values. Furthermore, EtOH-H2OE of J. phoenicea produced a significant reduction of the number of abdominal writhes (P<0.05) in a dose-dependent way. Phytochemical analysis of the J. phoenicea EtOH-H2OE by GC-MS showed the presence of hexadecanoic and stearic acids known as anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds. Our investigation provided evidence that J. phoenicea EtOH-H2OE can effectively reduce the inflammation and pain in mice models.

Methyl gallate limits infection in mice challenged with Brucella abortus while enhancing the inflammatory response

2016 ◽  
Vol 120 (3) ◽  
pp. 552-559 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.W.B. Reyes ◽  
D.G. Kim ◽  
H.L.T. Simborio ◽  
H.T. Hop ◽  
L.T. Arayan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Brucella Abortus ◽  
Methyl Gallate

scholarly journals Biological Evaluation and Docking Analysis of Daturaolone as Potential Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdur Rauf ◽  
Francesco Maione ◽  
Ghias Uddin ◽  
Muslim Raza ◽  
Bina S. Siddiqui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Silico ◽  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Active Constituent ◽  
Ligand Complex ◽  
Reference Drug ◽  
Paw Oedema ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Dose Dependent

This study deals with the isolation of the active constituent(s) from a methanolic extract ofPistacia integerrimaJ. L. Stewart barks and it was also oriented to evaluate thein vivoandin silicoanti-inflammatory activity. By NMR and crystallography techniques, we have isolated a triterpenoid identified as daturaolone (compound1). This compound showedin vivoa significant and dose dependent (1–30 mg/kg) anti-inflammatory activity on carrageenan-induced mouse paw oedema (ED50= 10.1 mg/kg) and on acetic acid-induced writhing responses in mice (ED50= 13.8 mg/kg). In thein vivoexperiments, the effect of tested compound was also evaluated in presence of the reference drug diclofenac (1–30 mg/kg). Moreover,in silicoanalysis of receptor ligand complex shows that compound1interacts with cyclooxygenases (COXs) binding sites displaying an interesting interaction with COX-1. These findings suggest that compound1isolated fromP.integerrimapossessesin vivoanti-inflammatory and antinociceptive potentials, which are supportedin silicoby an interaction with COXs receptors.

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