scholarly journals A review on efficacy of Cissus quadrangularis in pharmacological mechanisms

Author(s):  
Zaki Sadiya ◽  
Malathi R ◽  
Latha V ◽  
Sibi G

Cissus quadrangularis a succulent vine belongs to Vitaceae family is widely distributed throughout tropical and subtropical regions of the world and used frequently to various disorders. The plant has been reported to contain flavonoids, triterpenoids, phytosterols, glycosides and rich source of calcium. This study aims to bring a systematic review of C. quadrangularis in various pharmacological mechanisms. Evidence from the previous studies suggested the efficacy of C. quadrangularis with antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, anti-oxidant, bone turnover, cardiovascular and hepatoprotective activities. In conclusion, Cissus quadrangularis appears worthy of pharmacological investigations for new drug formulations.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tilahun Beyene

BACKGROUND Diclofenac is a Non-steroid Anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) derived from non-steroidal phenylacetic acid. Diclofenac is a benzene acetic acid derivative used to treat the pain and swelling associated with rheumatic disorders since 1974. It is one of the most widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in the world. A few reports have demonstrated that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs exerted embryo toxicity and teratogenicity among experimental animals but there is no clear evidence of the effect in humans. OBJECTIVE To perform a systematic review on the effect of Diclofenac exposure during Pregnancy on mother and fetus. METHODS This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the JBI methodology for systematic review of effectiveness evidence. A three-step search strategy used in this review. Databases searched included Pub Med, Medline Scopus, Embase, cinihal, Google, different Universities repositories and Google scholar. Titles and abstracts were then screened by two independent reviewers for assessment against the inclusion criteria for the review. Eligible studies were critically appraised by two independent reviewers at the study level. Appraisal was occurred at the outcome level for methodological quality in the review using standardized critical appraisal instruments from the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) for observational studies. The data extracted from the studies include specific details about the populations, study methods, interventions, and outcomes of significance to the review objective indicate the specific details. Statistical pooling was not possible due to outcome and nature of data. So, that the findings were presented in narrative form. RESULTS Three relevant articles (two cohort and a nested case control studies) were identified with a total of 1,490,679 participants. Diclofenac exposure during pregnancy increases the risk of low birth weight on fetus, increased risk of spontaneous abortion and increased risk of maternal vaginal bleeding. CONCLUSIONS Exposures to Diclofenac during pregnancy have adverse embryonic and maternal effect. So pregnant women taking Diclofenac may affect mother and fetus and additional primary RCTs are needed.


Marine Drugs ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 317
Author(s):  
Pek Xyen Tan ◽  
Krishnapriya Thiyagarasaiyar ◽  
Cheng-Yau Tan ◽  
You-Jin Jeon ◽  
Mohd Shahrul Mohd Nadzir ◽  
...  

Air pollution has recently become a subject of increasing concern in many parts of the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that nearly 4.2 million early deaths are due to exposure to fine particles in polluted air, which causes multiple respiratory diseases. Algae, as a natural product, can be an alternative treatment due to potential biofunctional properties and advantages. This systematic review aims to summarize and evaluate the evidence of metabolites derived from algae as potential anti-inflammatory agents against respiratory disorders induced by atmospheric particulate matter (PM). Databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed were systematically searched for relevant published full articles from 2016 to 2020. The main key search terms were limited to “algae”, “anti-inflammation”, and “air pollutant”. The search activity resulted in the retrieval of a total of 36 publications. Nine publications are eligible for inclusion in this systematic review. A total of four brown algae (Ecklonia cava, Ishige okamurae, Sargassum binderi and Sargassum horneri) with phytosterol, polysaccharides and polyphenols were reported in the nine studies. The review sheds light on the pathways of particulate matter travelling into respiratory systems and causing inflammation, and on the mechanisms of actions of algae in inhibiting inflammation. Limitations and future directions are also discussed. More research is needed to investigate the potential of algae as anti-inflammatory agents against PM in in vivo and in vitro experimental models, as well as clinically.


Author(s):  
ShailBala Sanghi

Aloe vera is a herb distributed all over the world. The herb is used internally to counter most   of the problems of digestion, diabetes, immune system, and peptic ulcers. It also contains anti-bacterial, anti-septic, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti -oxidant, moisturizing, anti-aging effects.  This review highlights the importance of using Aloe vera as a medicinal herb.


2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Navarro ◽  
Joanna Espinosa ◽  
Kishore Das ◽  
Bahram Faraji ◽  
Wendy Innis‐Whitehouse ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chem Int

Coumarin and its derivatives are widely spread in nature. Coumarin goes to agroup as benzopyrones, which consists of a benzene ring connected to a pyronemoiety. Coumarins displayed a broad range of pharmacologically useful profile.Coumarins are considered as a promising group of bioactive compounds thatexhibited a wide range of biological activities like anti-microbial, anti-viral,antiparasitic, anti-helmintic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anticancer,anti-oxidant, anti-proliferative, anti-convulsant, and antihypertensiveactivities etc. The coumarin compounds have immense interest due to theirdiverse pharmacological properties. In particular, these biological activities makecoumarin compounds more attractive and testing as novel therapeuticcompounds.


2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (24) ◽  
pp. 4506-4536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iris E. Allijn ◽  
René P. Brinkhuis ◽  
Gert Storm ◽  
Raymond M. Schiffelers

Traditionally, natural medicines have been administered as plant extracts, which are composed of a mixture of molecules. The individual molecular species in this mixture may or may not contribute to the overall medicinal effects and some may even oppose the beneficial activity of others. To better control therapeutic effects, studies that characterized specific molecules and describe their individual activity that have been performed over the past decades. These studies appear to underline that natural products are particularly effective as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. In this systematic review we aimed to identify potent anti-inflammatory natural products and relate their efficacy to their chemical structure and physicochemical properties. To identify these compounds, we performed a comprehensive literature search to find those studies, in which a dose-response description and a positive control reference compound was used to benchmark the observed activity. Of the analyzed papers, 7% of initially selected studies met these requirements and were subjected to further analysis. This analysis revealed that most selected natural products indeed appeared to possess anti-inflammatory activities, in particular anti-oxidative properties. In addition, 14% of the natural products outperformed the remaining natural products in all tested assays and are attractive candidates as new anti-inflammatory agents.


2020 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordana Joksic ◽  
Djordje Radak ◽  
Emina Sudar-Milovanovic ◽  
Milan Obradovic ◽  
Jelena Radovanovic ◽  
...  

Background: Gentiana lutea (GL), commonly known as yellow gentian, bitter root, and bitterwort, belongs to family Gentianaceae. GL belongs to genus Gentiana, which is a rich natural source of iridoids, secoiridoids, xantones, flavonoids, triterpenoids, and carbohydrates. Medicinal plants from Gentiana species have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-mitogenic, anti-proliferative, and lipid-lowering effects, as well as a cardioprotective, hypotensive, vasodilator and anti-platelet activities. Objective: We reviewed the recent literature related to the effects of Gentiana species, and their active components on vascular diseases. Methods: Data used for this review were obtained by searching the electronic database [PUBMED/MEDLINE 1973 - February 2020]. The primary data search terms of interest were: Gentiana lutea, Gentienacea family, phytochemistry, vascular diseases, treatment of vascular diseases, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-atherogenic. Conclusion: Gentiana species and their constituents affect many different factors related to vascular disease development and progression. Therefore, Gentiana-based therapeutics represent potentially useful drugs for the management of vascular diseases.


Author(s):  
Thea Magrone ◽  
Emilio Jirillo ◽  
Manrico Magrone ◽  
Matteo Antonio Russo ◽  
Paolo Romita ◽  
...  

Background: Our previous findings demonstrated that in vitro supplementation of polyphenols, extracted from seeds of red grape (Nero di Troia cultivar), to peripheral lymphomonocytes from patients affected by allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to nickel (Ni) could reduce release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and nitric oxide (NO), while increasing levels of interleukin (IL)-10, an anti-inflammatory cytokine. Objective: To assess whether an intervention with oral administration of polyphenols leads to a reduction of peripheral biomarkers in ACD patients. Method: At T0, 25 patients affected by ACD to Ni were orally administered with 300 mg polyphenols prodie extracted from seeds of red grape (Nero di Troia cultivar) (NATUR-OX®) for 3 months (T1). Other 25 patients affected by ACD to Ni received placebo only for the same period of time. Serum biomarkers were analyzed at T0 and T1. In both groups seven drop outs were recorded. Result: At T1 in comparison to T0, in treated patients, values of IFN-γ, IL-4, IL-17, PTX3 and NO decreased, while IL-10 levels increased when compared with T0 values. Conversely, in placebo-treated patients no modifications of biomarkers were evaluated at T1. Conclusion: Present laboratory data rely on the anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties of polyphenols.


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