scholarly journals Aqueous extract of Pterocarpus santalinoides DC stem bark prevents L-NAME-induced hypertension in rat

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 166-172
Author(s):  
Chinte Yamjom Ramatou ◽  
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Ngo Lemba Thom Esther ◽  
Florence Tsofack Ngueguim ◽  
Yannick Bekono Fouda ◽  
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Background: Pterocarpus santalinoides stem bark is commonly used in Cameroonian medicine to treat many diseases including hypertension. Thus, this study was aimed to evaluate preventive effects of aqueous extract of Pterocarpus santalinoides (AEPS) stem bark on NG-Nitro-L-arginine-methyl ester (LNAME)-induced hypertension in rat. Methods: Normotensive rats received L-NAME (25 mg/kg intraperitoneally) concomitantly with AEPS (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg) or captopril (20 mg/kg) orally during 3 weeks. At the end of experimental period, arterial pressure and heart rate were recorded by invasive method. After sacrifice, blood, aorta and heart were harvested for biochemical analysis on homogenate. Results: Intraperitoneal injection of L-NAME induced in rat a significant increase (p < 0.001; p < 0.01; p < 0.05) of blood pressure, heart rate, malondialdehyde, total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-cholesterol, hepatic and renal markers functions. L-NAME also decreased significantly (p < 0.001; p < 0.01; p < 0.05) the levels of HDL-cholesterol, nitrites, glutathione, superoxide dismutase and catalase activities as compared to control rats. The AEPS prevented significantly the increase (p < 0.001) of hemodynamic parameters induced by L-NAME and various modifications of biochemical parameters (lipid profile, hepatic and renal markers functions) and oxidative stress markers evaluated. Conclusion: This study shows that the aqueous extract of Pterocarpus santalinoides prevents hypertension, dyslipidemia and oxidative stress induced by L-NAME in rat by attenuating endothelial dysfunction, liver and kidney’s damages

Author(s):  
Théophile Dimo ◽  
Yannick Bekono Fouda ◽  
Esther Ngo Lemba Tom ◽  
Bibi-Farouck Aboubakar Oumarou ◽  
Lohik Nguegang Mbolang ◽  
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Background: Most cardiovascular troubleshot ultimately result of endothelial dysfunction-induced hypertension, an intractable problem in modern medicine. Fagara tessmannii, a shrub of the African rainforests found in Cameroon is traditionally used to treat heart diseases and hypertension. This study aimed to evaluate the preventive effects of the aqueous extract of F. tessmannii (AEFT) on arterial hypertension induced by NG-Nitro-L-arginine-methyl ester (L-NAME). Methods: Male Wistar rats received saline (5 mL.kg-1 , intraperitoneally) or L-NAME (25 mg.kg-1 ; intraperitoneally), L-NAME + AEFT (100 or 200 mg.kg-1 ; orally) or captopril (20 mg.kg-1 ; orally) for three weeks. Then, blood and pulse pressures (BP and PP), heart rate, lipid profile, kidney, liver and heart function markers and oxidative status were evaluated. Results: AEFT (100 and 200 mg.kg-1 ) prevented the increase in BP (p < 0.001), PP (p < 0.01), and heart rate (p < 0.05) induced by L-NAME. The extract has suppressed the decline of weight gain, visceral fat and triglyceridemia, decreased total cholesterol, increased HDL-cholesterol, and significantly reduced (p < 0.001) atherogenic and coronary risk indicators. AEFT also improved the liver, kidney and heart markers, nitrites levels and prevented TBARS enhancement as compared to the hypertensive group. The remodeling of the media and fibrosis process in coronaries were also prevented by the extract. Conclusion: These results suggest that AEFT can prevent endothelial dysfunction-induced hypertension, dyslipidemia and associated atherogenic risks, and oxidative stress induced by L-NAME.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-151
Author(s):  
Danielle Claude Bilanda ◽  
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Paul Désiré Djomeni Dzeufiet ◽  
Orelien Mtopi Bopda ◽  
Pierre Kamtchouing ◽  
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Background: Chronic alcohol intake is related to hypertension. In the present work, we investigated the effect of Allablanckia floribunda Oliver (Clusiaceae) aqueous extract in alcohol-induced hypertensive rats and on related oxidative stress damages. Methods: Alcohol-induced hypertensive rats (AHR) was obtained by oral administration of ethanol (3 g/kg/day during 8 weeks). Blood pressure and heart rate were evaluated using the direct cannulation method. The effects of the extract on lipid profile as well as kidney and liver functions were studied. Free radical scavenging and antioxidant properties of the extract were evaluated by colorimetric method. The effects of A. floribunda were evaluated after 4 weeks of treatment with alcohol. Results: At the doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg/day, A. floribunda significantly decreased the mean blood pressure of AHR by 14.06 and 23.25 % respectively. Administration of the plant extract lead to the reduction of total cholesterol by 41.50% and 43.06%, HDL-cholesterol by 22.16 and 30.15% and artherogenic index by 69.78 and 74.43%, respectively at the doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg, as compared to untreated hypertensive rats. A. floribunda (200 and 400 mg/kg) decrease bilirubine (12.98 and 16.88%), urea (23.32% and 32.26 %), ALT (10.73 and 27.97%) and AST (29.80 and 42.22%) of treated AHR, respectively. The plant extract also reduced superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA) and catalase and increased the reduced glutathione (GSH) concentration in aorta, heart, kidney and liver of AHR. Conclusion: These results suggest that the aqueous extract of A. floribunda possesses antioxidant and hypotensive activity in alcohol-induced hypertension


2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shakir Ali ◽  
TijjaniSalihu Shinkafi ◽  
Indusmitha Routray ◽  
Tasleem Ahmad ◽  
Amena Mahmood

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samar R. Saleh ◽  
Rana Attia ◽  
Doaa A. Ghareeb

This study was aimed at evaluating the efficacy of berberine-rich fraction (BF) as a protective and/or a therapeutic agent against inflammation and oxidative stress during male infertility. Sexually mature Sprague-Dawley male rats were divided into five groups treated with either corn oil, BF (100 mg/kg BW, orally, daily for 30 days), gossypol acetate (5 mg/kg BW, i.p.) eight times for 16 days, BF alone for 14 days then coadministered with gossypol acetate for the next 16 days (protected group), or gossypol acetate for 16 days then treated with BF for 30 days (treated group). All animals completed the experimental period (46 days) without obtaining any treatments in the gap period. Sperm parameters, oxidative index, and inflammatory markers were measured. Gossypol injection significantly decreased the semen quality and testosterone level that resulted from the elevation of testicular reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (TBARS and NO), TNF-α, TNF-α-converting enzyme, and interleukins (IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-18) by 230, 180, 12.5, 97.9, and 300%, respectively, while interleukin-12 and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases-3 were significantly decreased by 59 and 66%, respectively. BF (protected and treated groups) significantly improved the semen quality, oxidative stress, and inflammation associated with male infertility. It is suitable to use more advanced studies to validate these findings.


2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-55
Author(s):  
Ayesha Akhter ◽  
Sultana Ferdousi ◽  
Shamima Sultana ◽  
Musfika Mostafa

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common reproductive hormone disorder. Altered cardiovagal autonomic modulation and oxidative stress may predispose PCOS patients to increased cardiovascular morbidity. Objective: To assess the relationship between parasympathetic reactivity and oxidative stress in patients with PCOS. Methods: This crosssectional study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Shahbagh, Dhaka from September 2018 to August 2019 on 35 newly diagnosed obese (BMI ≥25kg/m2) PCOS patients aged 20-35 years. Age and BMI matched 35 apparently healthy women were also enrolled as control. Three noninvasive conventional autonomic function tests, such as heart rate response to deep breathing, standing and the Valsalva maneuver, were used for evaluation of parasympathetic reactivity. For assessment of oxidative stress, plasma malondialdehyde level (oxidant) and plasma catalase level(antioxidant) were measured in all subjects by spectrophotometry. Data were expressed as mean± SD. For statistical analysis Independent sample “t” test, Pearson’s correlation test and multiple regression analysis were done as applicable. Results: In this study PCOS patients had significantly higher (p<0.01)resting heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure than that of healthy control. But Expiration: Inspiration ratio, Expiration:Inspiration difference and 30:15 ratio during standing were significantly lower (p<0.001, p<0.01 and p<0.05 respectively) in PCOS compared to control. In addition, plasma catalase level was significantly lower (p<0.01)and plasma malondialdehyde level significantly higher (p<0.001) in PCOS in comparison to healthy control. Multiple regression analysis showed plasma catalase as a significant positive predictor (p<0.05) of the Valsalva ratio in PCOS. Also, Valsalva ratio showed significant negative association (p<0.05) with plasma malondialdehyde (p<0.01)in PCOS. Conclusion: Based on these results it is concluded that impaired parasympathetic reactivity showed inverse relationship with oxidative stress in PCOS. J Bangladesh Soc Physiol. 2019, December; 14(2): 48-55


Author(s):  
Kurmeti Sudhakar ◽  
Mesram Nageshwar ◽  
Pratap Reddy K

  Objective: This study reports protective effect of Abelmoschus moschatus seed extract against sodium fluoride-induced neurodegeneration through oxidative stress, neurohistological, and behavioral observations in Wistar rats.Methods: A total of 20 Wistar rats (around 250 g) were randomly classified into four groups, namely, control, fluoride (NaF), fluoride + A. moschatus seed aqueous extract (AMAE), and fluoride + A. moschatus seed ethanol extract (AMEE). The control group animals received normal tap water, fluoride group received fluoridated water at the rate of 40 mg/kg b. wt., 3rd group rats treated with fluoride (40 mg/kg b. wt.) + AMAE (300 mg/kg b. wt.), and 4th group rats treated with fluoride (40 mg/kg b. wt.) + AMEE (300 mg/kg b. wt.). Neurobehavioral responses of rotarod, hot plate, and maze learning tests and oxidantive stress markers including lipid peroxidation (LPO), GSH levels, superoxide dismutase, CAT, and GSH peroxidase (GPx) activities, and also histology with H and E as well as congo red staining were studied in control, fluoride, and A. moschatus seed extract treated against fluoride groups.Results: Decreased neurobehavioral responses with rotarod, hot plate, and maze and enhanced LPO (p<0.05) levels were found in fluoride received animals. Whereas, the superoxide dismutase (SOD), CAT, GSH, and GPx were decreased (p<0.05) in NaF treatment. The rats received seed extract along with NaF showed significant reversal of behavioral and oxidative stress markers and the effect of ethanol extract was more pronounced than aqueous extract. The fluoride-treated group showed disturbed cell structure and reduced number of cells in H and E as well as congo red staining which was reversed in cell morphology and restored cell number in seed extract against NaF-treated group. As a result of increased LPO, decreased antioxidant system, and decreased number of cells, neurodegeneration was observed resulting in the disturbance in functions associated with reported behavior.Conclusion: Okra with high antioxidants activity, seed extract showed reversal of LPO levels and antioxidant status in the brain tissue. And also plant extract administered rats displayed normal cell structure and number of cells than only fluoride received group. Therefore, the aqueous and ethanolic extract of A. moschatus plant seeds has neuroprotective effects against fluoride-induced motor, nociceptive, learning behavior, and on histological structure of brain through antioxidant mechanism. The ethanol extract has shown more efficacy than aqueous extract.


2004 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 493-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li YAO ◽  
Hiroyuki KOBORI ◽  
Matlubur RAHMAN ◽  
Dale M SETH ◽  
Takatomi SHOKOJI ◽  
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2010 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Palanisamy Pasupathi ◽  
Uma Manivannan ◽  
Perisamy Manivannan ◽  
Mathiyalagan Deepa

Free radicals play an important role in the pathogenesis of tissue damage in many clinical disorders, including atherosclerosis. This study was to investigate lipids and oxidative stress markers among women with 50 healthy non-pregnant compare with 50 healthy pregnant and 50 pregnancy-induced hypertensive subjects and correlate with cardiac troponin I (cTnI) and troponin T (cTnT). The level of plasma thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), cTnI and cTnT levels significantly increase in pregnancy-induced hypertension compare with other groups. The level of lipids significantly altered in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Conversely, the activities of both enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants were significantly decreased in pregnancy-induced hypertension compared to non-pregnant and healthy pregnant. Our data suggest that there is an imbalance between lipoperoxidation and antioxidants levels during pregnancy and preeclampsia. Serum cTnI and cTnT are elevated in women with pregnancy-induced hypertension indicating some degree of cardiac myofibrillar damage and cardiac dysfunction.Online: 11 July 2010DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmrcb.v36i1.4806Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2010; 36: 4-9


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