Phytochemical characterization and cytotoxicity analysis of ayurvedic formulation of drug

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 3164-3170
Author(s):  
Cynthia C ◽  
Horne Iona Averal
Keyword(s):  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Mtt Assay ◽  
Cytotoxic Effect ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Herbal Drugs ◽  
Endocrine Organ ◽  
Liver Disorders ◽  
Plant Drugs ◽  
Vero Cell Lines

The liver is a major endocrine organ which controls the significant metabolic activity in the human body. Treatment of several liver disorders with herbal based plant drugs is popularising nowadays due to their hepatoprotective and nontoxic effect. Livoral, a polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation is one such drug commonly recommended for liver disorders in India. The current work was aimed at studying the phytochemical characterisation and cytotoxic activity of livoral. Phytochemical analysis of extracts of livoral in methanol, hexane, acetone and petroleum ether was studied by TLC method. The cytotoxic activity of livoral was analysed by MTT assay in Vero cell lines at a concentration ranging from 10µg/ml to 500µg/ml. The phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of Phyto compound such as tannins, phenols, steroids, alkaloids, terpenes and carbohydrates in all the four types of livoral extracts. Phytochemicals such as phenols, terpenes and alkaloids were already known for their hepatoprotective activity. MTT assay revealed the nontoxic effect of livoral up to 300 µg/ml concentrations. Thus, based on the results of the phytochemical and cytotoxic analysis, the livoral was proven to be one of the best herbal drugs for liver disorders with hepatoprotective constituents and non-cytotoxic effect.

Saponins in management of Hepatic Disorders: a review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasmine Chaudhary ◽  
Akash Jain ◽  
Randhir Dahiya
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Liver Diseases ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Herbal Drugs ◽  
Cost Of Treatment ◽  
Liver Disorders ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
The Cost

: Liver disease is one of the major factors responsible for increased morbidity and mortality worldwide. Presently, limited therapeutic options are available to treat liver diseases. Moreover, allopathic medications are a double-edged sword due to their unfavorable side effects and exaggerated cost of therapy associated with the treatment. Transplantation of the liver is still in infancy state and is associated with staggering cost as well as non-accessibility of donors. Moreover, the cost of treatment is also a very significant hindrance in the treatment of liver disorders. Therefore, the focus is shifting to evaluate the potential of herbal drugs for the management of liver disorders. Although the course of treatment with the herbals is slow yet, the effects are more promising due to lesser side effects and reduced cost of therapy. Numerous plants have been reported to possess hepatoprotective activity due to the presence of phytochemicals like alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, etc. Among these phytoconstituents, saponins are considered more promising candidates in the management of hepatic disorders. The present review is focused on the plants containing saponins used in the management of hepatic disorders with their underlying mechanisms.

scholarly journals Chemical Composition and Cytotoxic and Antibacterial Activities of the Essential Oil of Aloysia citriodora Palau Grown in Morocco

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moulay Ali Oukerrou ◽  
Mounir Tilaoui ◽  
Hassan Ait Mouse ◽  
Inass Leouifoudi ◽  
Abdeslam Jaafari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Vero Cell ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Cytotoxic Effect ◽  
Mass Spectrometry Analysis ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Agar Disc ◽  
Vero Cell Lines

The aim of this work is to investigate the in vitro cytotoxic and antibacterial effects of the essential oils of Aloysia citriodora Palau, harvested in different regions of Morocco. The chemical profile was established using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis. The cytotoxic activity against P815, MCF7, and VERO cell lines as well as the normal human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) was evaluated using the MTT assay. Standard, ATCC, strains of bacteria (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) were cultivated in Muller Hinton media. Then, agar disc diffusion, minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs), and minimal bactericidal concentrations (MBCs) were determined using microdilution method. The essential oils obtained were predominantly composed of β-spathulenol (15.61%), Ar-curcumene (14.15%), trans-caryophyllene oxide (14.14%), and neral (10.02%). The results of the assays showed that the cytotoxic effect of the essential oil of A. citriodora was high on P815 and moderate on MCF7 and on VERO cell lines. However, no cytotoxic effect was observed on PBMCs. On the other hand, essential oils showed a significant antimicrobial activity against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. MICs ranged between 2.84 and 8.37 mg/ml. Essential oil of A. citriodora leaves possesses significant antibacterial effect and cytotoxic activity against tumor cell lines.

scholarly journals Brazilein Increased Cytotoxic Activity of Doxorubicin on MCF-7/DOX Cells

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Linda Laksmiani ◽  
Ratna Asmah Susidarti ◽  
Edy Meiyanto
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Mtt Assay ◽  
Cytotoxic Effect ◽  
Chemotherapy Agent ◽  
Dependent Inhibition ◽  
Viability Percentage ◽  
Mcf 7

Brazilein is a compound obtained in a large amount from the dried heartwood of Secang (Caesalpinia sappan L.). Brazilein has strong cytotoxic effect in several cancer cell lines. This research was designed to evaluate the cytotoxic effect of brazilein and its combination with a chemotherapy agent, doxorubicin on MCF-7/DOX breast cancer cells. In the cytotoxicity assay, MCF-7/DOX cells were cultured in the presence of brazilein solely and in combination with doxorubicin for 24 hours and cell viability was evaluated by using MTT assay. MTT assay showed a dose-dependent inhibition of cell proliferation with IC50 value of 37 µM. Brazilein increased doxorubicin’s cytotoxic activity on MCF-7/DOX cells. Both of single treatment with different concentration of brazilein 12.5 and 25 mM or doxorubicin 0.8 and 1 mM gave cell viability percentage above 80%, but combination of them led to decrease the cell viability percentage significantly. Based on this research, it can be concluded that brazilein is potential to be developed as a co-chemotherapy agent on breast cancer cell that have been resistant to doxorubicin. Futher study must be held to evaluate its molecular mechanism.Keywords : brazilein, doxorubicin, MCF-7/DOX, cytotoxic. 

scholarly journals Phytochemical evaluation and exploration of the hepatoprotective activity of 5 different formulations in CCL4 induced albino RATS

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Hardik Patel ◽  
Nilesh Patel ◽  
Janmejay Patel ◽  
Payal Patel ◽  
Apurva Patel
Keyword(s):  
Total Bilirubin ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Damage Parameter ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Significant Activity ◽  
Test Drug ◽  
Liver Disorders ◽  
One Way Anova

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Hepatotoxicity and Liver disorders are chronic disorders due to different causes. It affects people in their prime of life, predominantly between the ages of 25-75 years with unpredictable courses. The different formulations are assumed to have significant activity in the treatment of the Liver disorders.</p><p><strong>Objective:</strong> The present study planned to evaluate the synergistic efficacy activity of the different formulations using CCL4 induced hepatotoxic model albino rats.</p><p><strong>Materials &amp; Methods:</strong> The Phytochemical analysis of the T.cordifolia and five different formulations were performed. The animals were divided into eight different groups of 6 animals each as CCl4 treated, Single Plant extracts treated and another different test drug treated groups except 1st group, which was treated with only normal saline. The drugs were administered orally, twice a day and continued for 20 days. On the last day, all the group of animals were treated with the 1ml/kg CCl4 I.P. The Statistical significance was assessed using One-way ANOVA.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> It was observed that 5 different formulations, i.e. Herbolive Syrup, Hepatonej Syrup, Hepanej Capsule, Herbolive Capsule, and Hepatonej Capsule produced significant hepatoprotective effect on 21st day. All the Formulations have significantly reduced the elevated level of Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, SGPT, SGOT, and ALP level.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The result reveals that all the Herbomineral formulations possess the better hepatoprotective activity compare to single T.cordifolia plant extract. It is due to synergistic action of the various plants and minerals used into the formulation which brings down the elevated liver damage parameter to almost normal level.</p>

scholarly journals IN VIVO HEPATOPROTECTIVE ACTIVITY OF CASSIA AURICULATA POLYMER NANOSPHERES CONTAINING SILYMARIN

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avula Keerthi Sagar ◽  
G. Devala Rao
Keyword(s):  
Total Protein ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Site Specificity ◽  
Herbal Drugs ◽  
Liver Disorders ◽  
Cassia Auriculata ◽  
Unique Nature ◽  
Polymer Nanospheres ◽  
New Formulation

ABSTRACTObjective: Hepatoprotective activity of herbal drugs has an importance in the treatment of hepatic disorders, but pharmaceutically engineeredproducts are not evolved properly to cure the liver disorders properly based on the demand and also route, target the appropriate site of action.Methods: In our present work, we have been developed a new formulation that possesses a unique nature and site specificity for targeting the diseasestate. Here, we examined hepatoprotective activity of Cassia auriculata polymer nanospheres containing silymarin against carbon tetrachlorideinducedhepatotoxicityinratsusingat50mg/kgand100mg/kgbodyweightdoselevels,andwehavebeen observedthat enzymeactivitiesof serumglutamateoxaloacetatetransaminase,serum glutamatepyruvatetransaminase,alkalinephosphate,totalprotein,albumin, globulin,totalcholesterol,high-densitylipoprotein(HDL), glutathione(GSH), and totalbilirubin wereanalyzed.Results: C. auriculata polymer nanospheres and silymarin produced significant (p<0.001) hepatoprotective effect by decreasing the activity of serumenzymes, bilirubin, total cholesterol, and increased levels of HDL, total protein, albumin, globulin, and tissue GSH.Conclusion: From these results, it was concluded that of C. auriculata polymer nanospheres would protect the liver cells from carbon tetrachloridefrom liver diseases.Keywords: Hepatoprotective activity, Silymarin, Cassia auriculata, Nanospheres.

Comparative Pharmacognostic, Physicochemical and Phytochemical Studies of Different Samples of Plumbago zeylanica L. Roots

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha Jain ◽  
Mohan Lal Kori
Keyword(s):  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Herbal Drugs ◽  
Disease Treatment ◽  
Organoleptic Evaluation ◽  
Plumbago Zeylanica ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Crude Drugs ◽  
Phytochemical Studies

The objective of the present study is to evaluate the quality of the marketed and self collected samples of Plumbago zeylanica L. roots on the standardization parameters. This study is planned mainly to confirm changes with quality of drug. Now a day’s more demand of herbal drugs for disease treatment, lack of knowledge of proper methodology and availability are promoting the practices of adulteration and substitution. Thus, the standardization of the plant crude drugs is necessary to maintain their therapeutic efficacy. Comparative studies were carried out to evaluate the standards of P. zeylanica L. with emphasis on organoleptic evaluation, physicochemical and phytochemical analysis. Samples were procured from local market and self collected to determine the qualitative and quantitative variations. The result indicates that self collected sample showed significant results with comparison to marketed sample.

Synthesis and Anticancer Activity of New Hydrazide-hydrazones and Their Pd(II) Complexes

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 522-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bedia Kocyigit-Kaymakcioglu ◽  
Senem Sinem Yazici ◽  
Fatih Tok ◽  
Miriş Dikmen ◽  
Selin Engür ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Anticancer Activity ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Cytotoxic Effect ◽  
A549 Cells ◽  
Cancer Cell Line ◽  
Fibroblast Cell ◽  
Reference Drug ◽  
A549 Cancer Cell Line

Background: Hydrazones, one of the important classes of organic molecules, are pharmaceutical agents comprising –CO-NH-N=CH- group in the structure therefore and exhibiting significant biological activity. Methods: 5-Chloro-N’-[(substituted)methylidene] pyrazine-2-carbohydrazide (3a-g) and their Pd(II) complexes (4a-h) were synthesized and investigated in vitro anticancer activity on A549, Caco2 cancer and normal 3T3 fibroblast cell lines, using the MTT assay. Results: Anticancer activity screening results revealed that some compounds showed remarkable cytotoxic effect. Among them, 5-chloro-N'-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methylidene] pyrazine-2-carbohydrazide (3c) displayed higher cytotoxic activity against A549 cancer cell line than the reference drug cisplatin. Conclusion: Compound 3c showed high cytotoxic activity against A549 cancer cell line but it showed low cytotoxic effect against normal 3T3 fibroblast cell line. Antiproliferative and antimetastatic effects of 3c were determined by the real-time monitoring of cell proliferative system (RTCA DP). The cell proliferation, metastatic and invasive activities of A549 cells were decreased due to increased concentration of 3c.

Phytochemical screening, cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory activities of the leaf extracts from Lawsonia inermis of Indian origin to explore its potential for medicinal uses

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anju Manuja ◽  
Nitu Rathore ◽  
Shalki Chaudhary ◽  
Balvinder Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Cytotoxic Effect ◽  
Vero Cells ◽  
Nitric Oxide Production ◽  
Lawsonia Inermis ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Oxide Production ◽  
Indian Origin ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Background: Lawsonia inermis Linn popularly known as the Henna has played an important role in ayurvedic or natural herbal medicines. The presence of phyto-constituents in henna, that may affect the animal or human health adversely, need to be elucidated for L. inermis Linn species grown in India. Introduction: Introduction: The aim of this research was to perform phytochemical, cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory studies to understand the potential of leaves of Lawsonia inermis of Indian origin to provide a way forward for therapeutic use in medicine. Methods: We assessed the phytochemical profile for presence of phyto-constituents (alkaloids, carbohydrates, glycosides, steroids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, proteins/amino acids and gums/mucilage) from various extracts of the plant leaves’. The extracts were further purified by column chromatography for the isolation of plant constituents and monitored by TLC, analyzed by Fourier transform infrared FT-IR spectroscopy, H1NMR, and GC-MS analysis. Fractions were assessed for cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory properties at various concentrations. We assessed the anti-inflammatory activity by nitric oxide production in various leaf extracts determined by Griess assay. Results: All the spectral results suggest that the compounds from the extract contain aromatic nucleus and OH group along with methoxy group, allyl as well as vinyl group. Fractions of chloroform/methanolic (7:3) leaf extract of Lawsonia inermis confirmed the presence of the two constituents i.e. fraxetin and 1(3H)-isobenzofuranone. We observed significant difference in cytotoxicity at higher concentrations in methanol and chloroform:methanol (8:2) leaf extracts (p>0.05), we could not find any significant differences amongst other leaf extracts at different concentrations. Some leaf extracts have potential cytotoxic activity on vero cells. Reducing the chloroform concentration during extraction decreases the cytotoxic effect on the cells. The nitric oxide levels decreased from 1000 µg/ml concentration to lower concentrations with varying degree. Overall the highest nitric oxide production by CHCl3 (70%)/ MeOH (30%) was observed amongst various fractions at different concentrations. Conclusion: The phytochemical, cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory studies indicating the potential of leaves of the plant to provide a way further for their use in medicine. Fraxetin 1(3H)-isobenzofuranone structures were confirmed in fractions of CHCl3 (70%)/ MeOH (30%) extract as observed as a potent constituents. Some leaf extracts have potential cytotoxic activity on vero cells. Reducing the chloroform concentration during extraction decreases the cytotoxic effect on the cells.The cytotoxicity studies indicates the presence of cytotoxic compounds in some of these extracts, warranting research for fabrication of suitable formulations comprising these constituents to reduce its dose/toxicity for the use of beneficial effects of the plant components.

scholarly journals Antihepatotoxic Activity of Phyllanthus atropurpureus Cultivated in Egypt

2011 ◽  
Vol 66 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 447-452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taha Sarg ◽  
Afaf Abdel Ghani ◽  
Rawia Zayed ◽  
May El-Sayed
Keyword(s):  
Liver Injury ◽  
Active Ingredient ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Maximum Activity ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Root Extract ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase ◽  
Antihepatotoxic Activity

The genus Phyllanthus (family Euphorbiaceae) is considered one of the important medicinal and ornamental plants. A phytochemical analysis of the extracts was performed to search for the active ingredient. Results of the investigation of the hepatoprotective activity of Phyllanthus atropurpureus Boj. Hort. Maurit. revealed that the activities of alcoholic extracts of its aerial parts and roots were quite similar to those of silymarin. Both of them improve the parameters of CCl4-induced liver injury including serum aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase. Among the extracts tested, the root extract showed maximum activity compared to the aerial parts extract and to silymarin.

scholarly journals A preliminary pharmacognostical study on leaves and flowers of Michelia champaca L. Magnoliaceae

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 228-231
Author(s):  
K. N. Geetha ◽  
K. Jeyaprakash ◽  
Y. P. Nagaraja
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Microscopic Analysis ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Herbal Drugs ◽  
Taxonomic Level ◽  
Cell Structures ◽  
Michelia Champaca

The present investigation was conducted to establish pharmacognostical profile for the leaves and flowers of Michelia champaca L. (Magnoliaceae) in order to establish its complete profile to aid in its identification and avoid confusion in taxonomic level for different species of the same genus. The study included macroscopical, organoleptical, microscopical and preliminary phytochemical analysis of the leaves and flowers. The study of the organoleptical evaluation revealed the presence of colour, odour and texture. The microscopic analysis showed thedifferences in cell structures, arrangement and shape of leaves and flowers. The physical characters of various solvent extracts showed the presence of colour, odour and consistency of the powdered leaves and flowers. Finally, the preliminary phytochemical analysis confirmed for the presence of alkaloids, saponins, tannins, glycosides, carbohydrates, amino acid, flavonoids and sterols in both leaves and flowers. The present findings may be used to establish the authenticity of leaves and flowers of Michelia champaca L. for their proper identification and standardization in order to collect raw plants for the preparation of herbal drugs.

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