scholarly journals The Combination of Ethanol Extracts of Phyllanthus niruri Linn, Typhonium flagelliforme and Piper crocatum increase the Macrophage Phagocytosis In Vitro

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Reynelda Juliani Sagala ◽  
Retno Murwanti

Research on the activity of Phyllanthus niruri Linn, Typhonium flagelliforme (Lodd.) Blume and Piper crocatum have been conducted and showed various immunomodulatory activity. This study aims to investigate the immunomodulatory activity of the combination of the ethanolic extracts of Phyllanthus niruri Linn, Typhonium flagelliforme (Lodd.) Blume, and Piper crocatum by determining its macrophages phagocytic index and macrophages phagocytic capacity. Therefore, such a combination could be an alternative drug to increase immune response. In this study, the extraction procedure was carried out through maceration by using an ethanolic solvent. Combinations of herbs ethanol extract were varied in four groups of combination, at three different concentrations of 1 μg/ml, 10 μg/ml, and 100 μg/ml for each group. Macrophages were isolated from the peritoneum cavity of male mice (Mus musculus), and its phagocytic activity was quantified through the Leijh method (1986). The phagocytic index and phagocytic capacity of macrophages were determined by using latex beads as a trigger of phagocytosis and compared with negative controls of media, DMSO, and four groups of ethanolic extract combinations in different concentrations. The results indicate that all of combination group ethanol extract with a concentration of 10 μg/ml was significantly (p<0.05) optimum activated phagocytic index. Therefore the combination of Phyllanthus niruri Linn, Piper crocatum, and Thyphonium flagelliforme (Lodd.) Blume ethanolic extract might be prospective to increase nonspecific immune response.

Author(s):  
Nestri Handayani

UJI AKTIVITAS FAGOSITOSIS  MAKROFAG  EKSTRAK ETANOL  DAUN SUJI (Dracaena angustifolia (Medik.)Roxb. ) SECARA  IN VITRONestri Handayani 1,2*), Subagus Wahyuono2), Triana Hertiani2), Retno Murwanti2)1)Program Studi Farmasi, FMIPA, Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta2)Fakultas Farmasi Universitas Gadjah Mada Yogyakarta*Email : [email protected]  ABSTRACT Immunomodulatory activity has been carried out on ethanol extract of suji leaf (Dracaena angustifolia (Medik.) Roxb with in vitro macrofag phagocytosis method. . Suji is a plant that is often used as a food coloring and has long been used medicinally. This study aimed to test in vitro macrophage phagocytosis on ethanol extract of suji leaf. The suji leaves are extracted by maceration method. The obtained viscous extract was then tested for Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and in vitro macrophage phagocytosis test. The parameters used are Phagocytosis Index and Macrophage Capacity. The results of in vitro macrophage phagocytosis test with 4 concentrations of 10.25,50 and 100 microgram / ml, showed for the largest average Fagocytosis (IF) Index shown at concentration 10 mcg / ml, while concentrations 25 and 50 mcg / ml showed values The same phagocytic (KF) capacity. Keywords :  Suji leaf, Phagocytic Macrophage Activity,  ethanolic  extract   ABSTRAKUji aktivitas imunomodulator telah dilakukan terhadap ekstrak etanol  daun suji (Dracaena angustifolia (Medik.)Roxb..  Suji merupakan tanaman yang sering digunakan sebagai pewarna makanan dan telah lama digunakan untuk obat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan uji fagositosis makrofag in vitro terhadap ekstrak etanol daun suji. Daun suji diekstraksi dengan metode maserasi. Ekstrak kental yang diperoleh kemudian dilakukan uji Kromatografi Lapis Tipis (KLT) dan uji fagositosis makrofag in vitro. Parameter yang digunakan adalah Indeks fagositosis dan Kapasitas makrofag. Hasil uji fagositosis makrofag in vitro dengan 4 konsentrasi sebesar 10,25,50 dan 100 mikrogram/ml, menunjukkan untuk Indeks Fagositosis (IF) rata-rata terbesar ditunjukkan pada konsentrasi 10 mcg/ml, sedangkan konsentrasi 25 dan 50 mcg/ml menunjukkan nilai  Kapasitas Fagositosis (KF) yang sama besar. Kata kunci : Daun suji, fagositosis makrofag, ekstrak etanol    


Author(s):  
Yuandani Yuandani ◽  
Edy Suwarso

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the immunomodulatory effects of ethanol extract of Curcuma mangga by in vivo study.Methods: The ethanol extract of C. mangga was comprised to carbon clearance method for its immunomodulatory potential. The extract wasadministered orally at doses of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg BW to mice for 7 days. On day 8, carbon ink was injected, and the blood was collected formeasurement of elimination of carbon. Total leukocyte count was also determined.Results: The evaluation of immunomodulatory potential of ethanol extract of C. mangga revealed a dose-dependent increase in phagocytosis ability.The phagocytic index of ethanol extract of C. mangga was more than those of negative control, indicating the immunostimulatory activity of C. mangga.It showed low stimulation on total leukocyte count.Conclusion: The results indicate that ethanol extract of C. mangga rhizomes possesses immunomodulatory activity and has therapeutic potential forthe treatment of infectious diseases.


Food Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-90
Author(s):  
Nestri Handayani ◽  
Subagus Wahyuono ◽  
Triana Hertiani ◽  
Retno Murwanti

Suji is a plant that has long been used as food colorant and medicinal plant in Indonesia. This study aimed to determine the immunomodulatory activity of fractions obtained from suji leaves by using in vitro phagocytic macrophage assay and also to determine the phytochemical compounds of the most active fraction. Initially, Suji dry leaves powder were macerated with 96% ethanol upon filtration, then the filtrate obtained was evaporated to dryness. The extract obtained was triturated with chloroform to give fraction soluble (F1) and insoluble fraction (F2). Then, F1 was partitioned using a mixture of hexane-methanol-water (25: 14: 1 v /v) to give two layers, namely upper layer (F3) and lower layer (F4). Furthermore, the four fractions (F1, F2, F3 and F4) were tested by in vitro phagocytic macrophages method at the concentration of 10, 25, 50 and 100 µg/mL. The parameters used were the Phagocytic Index (PI) and the Phagocytic Capacity (PC). Macrophage phagocytic in vitro assay showed that fractions of the suji leaf ethanolic extract could improve the phagocytic activity of macrophages. The fraction that demonstrated the highest activity was subjected to phytochemical study by Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC). Based on the data obtained, F3 was the most active fraction, because it has the highest PC and PI values compared to other fractions or negative control. TLC test revealed that F3 contained terpenoids and flavonoids.


2021 ◽  
pp. 464-473
Author(s):  
Dicki Bakhtiar Purkon

Immunostimulants are compounds that can stimulate an immune response by increasing the activity of non-specific and specific components of the immune system (humoral and cellular) against certain infections and diseases. The liverwort plant species Marchantia paleacea Bertol. has long been used as a source of nutrition and empirical medicine. However, scientifically there is still not much research data on immunomodulators in these plants. This study aims to determine the activity of immunomodulators in the ethanol extract of the herb Marchantia paleacea Bertol. in male mice of BALB/c strain. Bioactive compounds from this plant were extracted by maceration method using 96% ethanol. Extract characterization and phytochemical screening were determined according to WHO guidelines and standard procedures from previous studies. The immunomodulatory activity of the extract was tested by carbon clearance method and lymphoid organ index (non-specific responses), primary and secondary antibody titer tests (humoral specific responses), IL-2 cytokine levels and IFN-ɣ from serum secondary antibodies and delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction/DTH (cellular specific response). The results of qualitative phytochemical screening contained flavonoid compounds, saponins, phenolics, tannins and steroids/triterpenoids. The results of the non-specific immune response immunomodulator test showed that the dose of 52 mg/kg bw had the largest phagocytic index of 1.52 which included strong immunostimulation (K > 1.5) and the organ spleen index of 0.55 ± 0.11 which increased significantly compared to the control (p<0.05). The data on the acquisition of specific immune responses in the primary and secondary antibody titer test in the three test extracts resulted in increased titer levels compared to the control and at a dose of 52 mg/kg bw could significantly increase the levels of IL-2 cytokines in the control group (p<0,05). Meanwhile, in the DTH test, doses of 13 and 26 mg/kg bw could significantly increase the thickness of the soles of mice compared to controls (p<0.05).


Author(s):  
Kadek Hendra Darmawan

The Filantin compounds in chamber bitter (<em>Phyllanthus niruri</em> L.) and lectin in garlic (<em>Allium sativum</em> L.) was proven as immunomudulatory agents through interaction with <em>Toll-Like Reseptors</em> (TLR) which have role in innate immune responds. Immunomodulators drug available on the market still have many shortcomings such as the low potential. Drug developing by nanotechnology is the right solution to increase the potential of the drug by increasing the absorption and minimize the dose. This research aimed to know the interaction of filantin and lectin with TLR2-TLR1 receptors through <em>molecular docking</em> and produce the nanoemulsion combination of chamber bitter and garlic ethanolic extracts that have phagocytosis activity. <em>In silico </em>assay through <em>molecular docking</em> showed that filantin has affinity for binding to TLR2-TLR1, docking score of lectin (-33,5389) was lower than the filantin (-31.5112). That means lectin has higher affinity for binding to TLR2-TLR1. Nanoemulsion was formulated by SNEDDS methods with composition of co-surfactant: surfactant: oil is 1: 5,25: 1. The nanoemulsion stable at 0,414% (w/v). <em>In vitro</em> assay of phagocytic index (5,03) and ratio (95%) showed that the formulation with nanoemulsion of the combination has higher phagocyte index and ratio than the formulation without nanoemulsion or even the positive controls.


Author(s):  
Vanita Kanase ◽  
Diptesh T Patil

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro immunomodulatory activity of aqueous and ethanolic extract of dried tubers of Eulophia nuda.Methods: Effect of both the extracts was evaluated at various concentrations (832–6.5 μg/ml) for secretion of mediators such as nitric oxide (NO), superoxide, lysosomal enzyme, and myeloperoxidase activity of isolated murine peritoneal macrophages.Results: The extracts showed stimulation of NO, statistically significant at 832 μg/ml (SI 1.739) for ENA and at 832 μg/ml (stimulation index [SI] 1.662) for ENE; significant stimulation on lysosomal enzyme release for ENA at 832 μg/ml (SI 1.404) and ENE at 832 μg/ml (SI 1.513); myeloperoxidase activity was statistically significant for ENA at 832 μg/ml (SI 1.728) and ENE at 832 μg/ml (SI 1.770).Conclusion: In vitro phagocytic index showed significant results and thus proving the need for confirmation through in vivo studies.


Jurnal Kimia ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
W. O. Sugarda ◽  
K.D.C. Dewi ◽  
K.W.A. Putra ◽  
M.B. Yogiswara ◽  
C.B.A.C. Sukawati ◽  
...  

Meniran herb (Phyllanthus niruri L.) is a plant that has been scientifically proven to have activity as a natural immunomodulator. The effectiveness of natural immunomodulators from meniran herbs can be improved by formulating the ethanolic extract of meniran herbs into syrup preparations. This research was conducted to find out that the herbal extracts obtained had fulfilled the parameters of extract quality standards so that they could be formulated into pharmaceutical products. Standardization of herbal extracts includes testing of moisture content, testing of total ash content, testing of acid-soluble ash content, and testing of total flavonoid levels. Ethanol extract of Meniran herbs was obtained by maceration using 95% ethanol. Testing the extract moisture content produced extracts with a moisture content of 7.295%. Total ash content was 3%, acid insoluble ash content was 1.2% and total flavonoid content was 3.15%.  Keywords: formulation, immunity, syrup, Phyllanthus niruri L.


2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 70-75
Author(s):  
Vikram V Nimbalkar ◽  
Urmila E Kadu ◽  
Ravina P Shelke ◽  
Suvarna A Shendge ◽  
Pratiksha N Tupe ◽  
...  

Background: The immune system is intrinsic to health. Modulation of the immune responses to alleviate the diseases by using herbal plants has been of interest for many years. Diosgenin, a naturally occurring steroid saponin mainly present in the seeds of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) and in the root tubers of wild yams (Dioscorea villosa). Activation of specific and nonspecific immunity results in stimulation of immune response. Diosgenin has the positive effects on both specific and nonspecific immunity. Aim: To study the immunomodulatory activity of Diosgenin in albino wistar rats. Method: The suspension of Diosgenin was given orally at the dosage level of 50, 100 and 150 mg/kg for 21 days in a rat. The immunomodulatory activity on specific and non-specific immunity was studied by heamagglutination antibody (HA) titer, delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) response and carbon clearance test.  Immunosuppression in a rat was induced by using Cyclophosphamide (100 mg/kg, p.o.). Sheep red blood cells (SRBCs) were used as antigen (0.1ml 20% SRBCs). Result: Diosgenin exhibited significant increase in the production of antibody titer in response to SRBC antigen. A significant increase in both primary and secondary HA titer was observed in immunosuppressed group treated with Diosgenin when compared with negative control.  A significant increase in the DTH response was observed in immunosuppressed animals treated with Diosgenin, pre-sensitized with SRBCs antigen. Diosgenin exhibited significant increase in phagocytic index against control group, indicating the stimulation of the reticuloendothelial system. Conclusion: The study indicates that Diosgenin triggers stimulatory effect on specific and nonspecific immune response. The immunostimulant effect of Diosgenin could be attributed due to its saponin glycoside.


Author(s):  
Riana Maya Oktaviani ◽  
Santi Purna Sari ◽  
Yahdiana Harahap

Objective: This study aimed to observe the effect of the 70% ethanol extract of Orthosiphonis stamineus Benth leaves on the pharmacokineticparameters of furosemide in white male rats.Methods: 18 Sprague–Dawley male rats were divided into three groups: The normal control group was given only 1% carboxymethyl cellulose,the furosemide group was given 7.2 mg/200 g body weight (BW) suspension of furosemide, and the combination group was given 700 mg/kg BWsuspension of the 70% ethanolic extract of O. stamineus Benth leaves for 4 days followed by a 7.2 mg/200 g BW suspension of furosemide. On the4th day of treatment, we performed orbital sinus blood sampling on the eyes of the rats and analyzed the levels of furosemide in plasma using highperformanceliquid chromatography.Results: Therefore, the results showed that the administration of the 70% ethanol extract of O. stamineus Benth leaves improves the pharmacokineticparameters of furosemide on Cpmax and the area under the curve (p<0.05).Conclusion: This study concludes that the 70% ethanol extract of O. stamineus Benth leaves improves the pharmacokinetic parameters of furosemidein white male rats.


Author(s):  
VANITA G KANASE ◽  
SHRUTI SHETTIGAR

Objective: The present study was intended to evaluate the in vivo immunomodulatory activity of aqueous and ethanolic extract of dried fruits of Capparis moonii Wight. Methods: The effect of both the extracts was evaluated by carbon clearance assay in mice, and they showed a significant increase in the phagocytic index at 50, 100, and 200 mg/kg dose. The effect of the extracts on delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) and antibody titer assay was evaluated in ovalbumin immunized mice. Results: Both extracts showed a significant effect on DTH response and stimulation of antibody titer at 200 mg/kg dose. The effects of the extracts in cyclophosphamide-induced myelosuppression mice were also statistically significant. Conclusion: The studies demonstrated specific and non-specific immunostimulating properties of both the ethanol and aqueous extract of C. moonii fruits in various in vivo experimental methods suggesting its therapeutic usefulness in immunocompromised conditions.


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