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.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF USING SPIRULINA IN CONJUNCTION WITH ARTEMISININ COMBINATION THERAPY AS AN ANTIMALARIAL TREATMENT

2019 ◽  
pp. 265-267
Author(s):  
Najma Assegaf ◽  
HENDRI ASTUTY
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Single Dose ◽  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Plasmodium Berghei ◽  
Antimalarial Activity ◽  
Artemisinin Combination Therapy ◽  
Alternative Therapy ◽  
Antimalarial Treatment ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Herbal Plant

Objective: This study investigated whether the herbal plant Spirulina could be used in crude form as an alternative therapy to artemisinin combinationtherapy (ACT) for the treatment of malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum.Methods: Mice infected by Plasmodium berghei were treated orally with a single dose of Spirulina (200 or 400 mg/kg body weight [BW]),dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine as a type of ACT, or a combination of the two. The level of parasitemia was then compared between the groups duringthe 4-day post-infection period.Results: There was a significant difference in the change in the level of parasitemia from day 0 to day 4 between groups (Kruskal–Wallis test, P < 0.05).Mice that were treated with both doses of Spirulina alone had a significantly higher parasitemia density than those treated with ACT alone. However,the combination of Spirulina and ACT had a synergistic effect, with 200 mg/kg BW Spirulina + ACT giving significantly better results than ACT alone.Conclusion: These findings indicate that treatment with Spirulina alone cannot be used as antimalarial medication, but its combination with ACT canlead to enhanced antimalarial activity.

scholarly journals Comparative Anti-malarial and Toxicological Properties of the Stem Bark ‎Extracts of Nauclea latifolia and Terminalia glaucescens Against ‎Plasmodium berghei-infected Mice

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
Eustace Bonghan Berinyuy ◽  
◽  
Mann Abdullahi ◽  
Adamu Yusuf Kabiru ◽  
Emmanuel Olofu Ogbadoyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Plasmodium Berghei ◽  
Lethal Dose ◽  
Stem Bark ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Significant Loss ◽  
The Body ◽  
Nauclea Latifolia

Background: Anti-plasmodial activities of the methanol stem bark extracts of Nauclea latifolia, and Terminalia glaucescens were investigated in mice infected with Plasmodium berghei. Methods: A total of 24 Plasmodium berghei infected (P. berghei infected) mice were divided into 8 groups of 3 each. Groups A-F were given 100, 300 or 500 mg/kg of either extracts. Groups G and H received 2 mL normal saline (negative control) and 5 mg/kg of chloroquine (positive control), respectively. The drugs and extracts were administered orally once daily for five days. Results: Alkaloids and flavonoids were the most and abundant metabolites in the extracts, respectively. The extract of Nauclea latifolia (N. latifolia) and Terminalia glaucescens (T. glauscecens) had Median Lethal Dose LD50 of >5000 mg/kg and 3808 mg/kg, respectively. In vivo anti-plasmodial studies revealed that the highest suppression (66.79% and 65.37%) and mean survival days (27.67±1.45 and 30.33±0.33) were recorded for the groups treated with 500 mg/kg N. latifolia or T. glaucescens, respectively. The infected but untreated groups survived only for 9.33±0.88 days while chloroquine treated groups lived for 31.33±0.88 days. The body weight and Packed Cell Volume (PCV) of rats treated with 500 mg/kg. N. latifolia or T. glaucescens significantly increased (P<0.05) compared to those in the infected but untreated groups. There was a significant loss (P<0.05) in body weight and PCV of the mice treated with 100 mg/kg of T. glaucescens compared to those in other treated groups. Conclusion: The extracts exhibited anti-plasmodial activities in mice, therefore, they may be considered potential candidates for new anti-malarial agents.

scholarly journals Growth Performance, Serum Biochemical Indices, Duodenal Histomorphology, and Cecal Microbiota of Broiler Chickens Fed on Diets Supplemented with Cinnamon Bark Powder at Prestarter and Starter Phases

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Mohammed M. Qaid ◽  
Saud I. Al-Mufarrej ◽  
Mahmoud M. Azzam ◽  
Maged A. Al-Garadi ◽  
Hani H. Albaadani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Serum Globulin ◽  
Maximum Improvement

Ross 308 broiler chicks (n = 240) aged 1 day were assigned to five groups for eight replicates (six chicks for each) (3♂ and 3♀). Basal dietary groups were supplemented by 2000, 4000, and 6000 mg/kg cinnamon (CN) for 21 days. Basal diet alone was used as a negative control, and basal antibiotic diet (Colimox) was used as a positive control. At 10, 14, and 21 days of age, chicks that received 2000 mg CN and Colimox had a higher body weight, resulting in an increase in body weight gain. CN also resulted in the maximum improvement in the feed conversion ratio and feed efficiency over 1–21 days at the level of 2000 mg/kg. At days 10, the maximum relative breast weight was 2000 mg/kg of CN. Mean serum albumin concentrations, duodenal villus height, and goblet cell density increased (p < 0.05) by 2000 mg/kg of CN, and mean serum globulin and total protein concentrations and crypt depth increased (p < 0.05) by 6000 mg/kg of CN compared with control. Increased cecal Escherichia coli number was CN dose-dependent. In conclusion, dietary inclusion of 2000 mg/kg CN can be applied as an alternative to in-feed antibiotics for broiler starter diet.

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 Application of Scaevola taccada (Gaertn.) Roxb. Reduce Pro-inflammatory Cytokines Interleukin-1β in Sprague Dawley Mice Suffering from Mastitis

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (A) ◽  
pp. 423-427
Author(s):  
Prihantono Prihantono ◽  
Salman Ardi Syamsu ◽  
Nilam Smaradhania ◽  
Mardiana Ahmad ◽  
Nurul Aini Siagian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Interleukin 1Β ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
The Mean

BACKGROUND: Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast tissue, usually caused by bacteria. Mastitis stimulates pro-inflammatory cytokines. The cytokine interleukin-1β (IL-1β) is a crucial mediator of the inflammatory response. This cytokine has adverse effects of hosting immunity that mediates resistance to pathogens and also exacerbates damage during chronic disease and acute tissue injury. Scaevola taccada (Gaertn.) Roxb. has been used as an ethnomedicine for healing sores in several provinces in Indonesia. AIM: This study aimed to assess the profile of pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-1β through the treatment effect of leaf extracts of S. taccada (Gaertn.) Roxb. as adjuvant for healing mastitis. METHODS: This study was a true control group experiment using the pre-test-post-test control design aimed to measure the effect of hydroalcoholic compounds in leaf extracts of S. taccada on the systemic pro-inflammatory activity of interleukin-1β (IL-1β). The treated animals were 18 mice of Sprague Dawley strain induced by Staphylococcus aureus. These treated mice were divided into three groups in which each group consisted of six mice. The mice in the Group I (negative control) were given 1 ml aquabides/250 g body weight, those in the Group II (positive control) were delivered with 9.6 mg/ml amoxicillin/250 g body weight, and those in the Group III (experimental) were given 9.6 mg amoxicillin/250 g body weight + 400 mg/ml leaf extracts of S. taccada/g body weight for 5 days, respectively. Pathological examinations were carried out from the inflamed tissues to prove the healing process of the treated mice. IL-1Β levels were determined using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and post hoc tests. RESULTS: There were statistically significant differences of IL-1β levels after the administration of leaf extracts of S. taccada among all the treated mice groups at p < 0.05. The Group III had the lowest IL-1β level with the mean value ± 1.45 pg/ml compared to the IL-1β level in the Group II (positive control) with the mean value ± 3.82 pg/ml and the IL-1β level in the Group I (negative control) with the with mean value ± 5.22 pg/ml. The pathological analysis of breast tissues of the treated mice proved that leaf extracts of S. taccada (Gaertn Roxb.) could reduce damaged tissues, cellular infiltration, and subcutaneous edema induced by this pathogenic microorganism. CONCLUSION: Leaf extracts of S. taccada had a significant function as adjuvant for healing mastitis by reducing pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-1β.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PEMBERIAN EKSTRAK AKAR PASAK BUMI (EURYCOMA LONGIFORA JACK) TERSTANDAR TERHADAP GAMBARAN HISTOPATOLOGIK TESTIS TIKUS WISTAR

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Condro Suro Miyarso ◽  
Tri Cahyani Widiastuti ◽  
Naelaz Zukhruf Wakhidatul Kiromah
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Testosterone Level ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Histopathological Changes ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Eurycoma Longifolia ◽  
Group I ◽  
Eurycoma Longifolia Jack

The root of pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia, Jack) is one of plant from Indonesia known as aphrodisiac. The study about its standardized extract as aphrodisiac was show increasing libido, testosterone level, FSH and LH on male rats. This study was conducted to evaluate testosterone level and histopathological changes of the testes of male rats of standardized extract of pasak bumi root. There are 50 old male rats which ages 3-4 months old divided to five groups. Group I as negative control was administered aquadestilata. Group II as positive control was administered testosterone (Andriol®). Group III, IV and V ware given standardized extract of pasak bumi root at the dose 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg body weight Respectively. The extract was given orally twice a day for six days and forty nine days and then the testes was taken out on 7th and 50th day. The histopathological of the testes was evaluated using quantitative parameter by the presence of testes weight, number and diameter of Leydig cells. Testosterone level was taken on 7th and 50th day used ELISA method. The results were analyzed using parametric test, one way ANOVA (P<0,05), post hoc Dunnet (2-sided) (P < 0,05). The result of this study shows that the standardized extract of pasak bumi root was not effect on histopathological changes of the testes but it could increased the level of testosterone m at the dose 100 and 200 mg/kg body weight.  Key word : Eurycoma longifolia, Jack, aphrodisiac, histopathological testes testosteron

scholarly journals Uji Daya Hambat Ekstrak Ikan Nike (Awous melanocephalus) Terhadap Pertumbuhan Bakteri Fusobacterium nucleatum

e-GIGI ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 238
Author(s):  
Stevia E. Nonutu ◽  
Damajanty H. C. Pangemanan ◽  
Christy N. Mintjelungan
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Fusobacterium Nucleatum ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design

Abstract: One of the treatment options of periodontal abscess caused by Fusobacterium nucleatum is administration of antibiotics. However, long-term antibiotics consumption can cause negative side effects. Therefore, alternative treatments that have low side effects and easy to be obtained are needed. Nike fish (Awaous melanocephalus) is one of the endemic fish of North Sulawesi province which has antibacterial properties. This study was aimed to evaluate the inhibition effect of nike fish extract on the growth of Fusobacterium nucleatum. This was a true experimental study with a posttest only control group design. We used modified Kirby-Bauer method with filter papers. Ciprofloxacin was used as the positive control and aquadest as the negative control. Extract of nike fish and stock of pure bacteria Fusobacterium nucleatum were prepared. The results showed that the average diameters of the inhibition zones formed in the nike fish extract after three repetitions, were as follows: for extract concentration of 12.5% was 2.91 mm; 25% was 4.16 mm; 50% was 8.41 mm; and 100% was 9.58 mm. In conclusion, nike fish extract (Awaous melanocephalus) at concentrations of 50% and 100% had a weak inhibitory effect (Himedia category) on the growth of Fusobacterium nucleatum meanwhile at concentrations of 12.5% and 25% there was no activity of zone of inhibition.Keywords: extract of nike fish (Awaous melanocephalus); Fusobacterium nucleatum; inhibitory effect Abstrak: Salah satu opsi pengobatan abses periodontal yang disebabkan oleh bakteri Fusobacterium nucleatum yaitu dengan penggunaan antibiotik namun mengonsumsi antibiotik jangka panjang dapat menimbulkan efek samping negatif. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan pengobatan alternatif yang memiliki efek samping rendah serta mudah didapat. Ikan nike merupakan salah satu ikan endemik Provinsi Sulawesi Utara yang berkhasiat sebagai antibakteri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui daya hambat ekstrak ikan nike (Awaous melanocephalus) terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri Fusobacterium nucleatum. Jenis penelitian ialah eksperimental murni dengan post test only control group design. Metode yang digunakan yaitu metode modifikasi Kirby-Bauer dengan menggunakan paper disk. Kontrol positif menggunakan antibakteri ciprofloxacin dan kontrol negatif menggunakan akuades. Pada penelitian ini digunakan ekstrak ikan nike dan stok bakteri murni Fusobacterium nucleatum. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rerata diameter zona hambat yang terbentuk pada ekstrak ikan nike setelah tiga kali pengulangan yaitu untuk konsentrasi 12,5% sebesar 2,91 mm; 25% sebesar 4,16 mm; 50% sebesar 8,41 mm; dan 100% sebesar 9,58 mm. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah ekstrak ikan nike (Awaous melanocephalus) pada konsentrasi 50% dan 100% memiliki daya hambat kategori lemah (Himedia) terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri Fusobacterium nucleatum sedangkan pada konsentrasi 12,5% dan 25% dikategorikan tidak terdapat aktivitas zona hambat. Kata kunci: ekstrak ikan nike (Awaous melanocephalus); Fusobacterium nucleatum; daya hambat

scholarly journals Effect of Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose and Sorbitol on Anti-Peptic Ulcer Activity of Anredera cordifolia Leaves Extract

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Maria Ulfah ◽  
Revika Rachmaniar ◽  
Egi MR. Sudrajat ◽  
Rida W. Fadla ◽  
Hary S. Pinuji
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Normal Control ◽  
Wistar Rat ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose ◽  
Freeze Dried ◽  
Male Wistar Rats ◽  
Negative Controls

Anredera cordifolia or binahong is one of the Indonesian medicinal plants that is used to treat peptic ulcer. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the addition of sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and sorbitol on anti-peptic ulcer activity of A. cordifolia leaves extracts in male Wistar rats. The plants were extracted using decoction method and freeze dried. Three liquid formulas were used i.e., i) a combination of sodium CMC and sorbitol; ii) only sorbitol; iii) extract only. The rats were divided into 6 groups, i.e., positive control (sucralfate 35 mg/kg body weight); negative control (80% ethanol); normal control; and 3 formulas. After the administration of the liquid formula, all groups, except normal control, were given 80% ethanol (l5 ml/kg body weight) to induce peptic ulcer. Antipeptic ulcer activity was evaluated using direct observation on rats gastric mucosa, and histopathology assessment. The result showed that the strongest anti-peptic ulcer  was shown by sorbitol only (96.95% inhibition),  followed by the combination of sodium CMC and sorbitol (92.68% inhibition). The formula which only contained extract showed only  31.70% inhibition.  Statistical analysis showed significant differences between formula 1 and 2 with negative controls. In conclusion, A. cordifolia leaves extract with the addition of sorbitol showed the strongest anti-peptic ulcer activity. Keyword: Anredera cordifolia, peptic ulcer, suspense, Wistar rat.

scholarly journals KULIT BUAH JERUK LIMAU (Citrus amblycarpa (Hassk.) Osche) SEBAGAI ANALGESIK

Jurnal Kimia ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
R. A. I. K. Maharani ◽  
N. K. Cahyaningsih ◽  
M. D. Abimanyu ◽  
K. W. Astuti
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Analgesic Activity ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Fruit Peel ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Inflammatory Drugs ◽  
Negative Controls

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the treatment options for relieving pain. However, long-term use can trigger gastrointestinal bleeding. Therefore, alternative analgesics which have the same therapeutic effect with lower side effects are needed. Limau (Citrus amblycarpa) is an empirical drug for tingling and cramping. The aim of the study is to determine the analgesic activity of ethanol extract of C. amblycarpa fruit peel. The method used in testing analgesic activity is the Hot Plate method. The study was conducted by dividing 30 mice into 6 groups. The group given CMC-Na 1% was used as a negative control, the group given suspension of sodium diclofenac dose of 6.5 mg/kg of body weight was used as a positive control, and the group given suspension of ethanol extract of C. amblycarpa fruit peel with dose variations 100, 300 and 600 mg/kg of body weight. The test animals were placed on top of the Hot Plate with a temperature of 70°C at 30 minutes after giving suspension test and the response time of mice to heat was observed every 30 minutes for 3 hours with cut off time 15 second. Based on the test results, it can be concluded that the administration of ethanol extract of C. amblycarpa fruit peel with 100, 300 and 600 mg/kg of body weight gave analgesic activity on mice compared to the negative controls (CMC-Na 1%).   Keywords: C. amblycarpa, Fruit Peel, Analgesics, Hot Plate 

scholarly journals Enzymatic programs for broilers

2009 ◽  
Vol 52 (spe) ◽  
pp. 233-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Otávio Berti Sorbara ◽  
Alice Eiko Murakami ◽  
Eliane Saiuri Nakage ◽  
Francisco Piracés ◽  
Alexandra Potença ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Conversion Ratio ◽  
Feed Conversion Ratio ◽  
The Body ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Total Phase

Two trials were conducted on floor pens to evaluate the performance of broilers fed with diets contained different carbohydrases enzyme programs at different ages. Trial 1- The body weight gain (BWG) was affected by the Negative Control (NC) treatment (P<0.05). However, when the birds were fed with the NC diet + Amilase (AMY)+Xilanase (XYL), the BWG improved and reached the same level as the Positive Control (PC). Trial 2- The birds received enzymes supplementation in the total phase and others only in the grower phase.The ME reduction by 120 kcal/kg increased the feed conversion ratio (FCR) (P<0.05) when compared to PC and none of the enzyme programs was able to recover the performance. It can be concluded that it is possible to supplement with AMY during the role period of broiler chicken life or use an enzymatic program with AMY or AMY+XYL only in the grower phase.

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