scholarly journals Blackberry phenolic and volatile extracts inhibit cytokine secretion in LPS-inflamed RAW264.7 cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauline Morin ◽  
Luke Howard ◽  
John Tipton ◽  
Laura Lavefve ◽  
Cindi Brownmiller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Treatment ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Total Volatile ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Necrosis Factor

The anti-inflammatory activity of blackberries has been attributed to phenolic compounds, especially anthocyanins. The present study hypothesized that volatiles could contribute to anti-inflammatory activity as well. The anti-inflammatory properties of three blackberry genotypes varying in total volatile and phenolic contents were assessed by measuring concentrations of nitric oxide (NO), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor -α  (TNF-α) within LPS-inflamed RAW264.7 murine macrophage cells after a preventive treatment of either a phenolic or a volatile extract. Extracts from blackberry genotypes A2528T, A2587T and Natchez had total phenolic contents of 4315, 3369 and 3680 µg/mL, respectively, and total volatile contents of 283, 852 and 444 ng/mL, respectively. Phenolic and volatile extracts of all genotypes significantly lowered the secretion of NO, IL-6 and TNF-α in ranges varying between 20-42%, 34-60% and 28-73% inhibition, respectively. Volatile extracts exhibited greater anti-inflammatory properties than phenolic extracts, despite being present at much lower concentrations in the berries. Further research is needed to assess bioavailability and anti-inflammatory effect of blackberry volatiles in vivo.

scholarly journals Essential Oil of Myrtus communis Inhibits Inflammation in Rats by Reducing Serum IL-6 and TNF-α

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1100601 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Maxia ◽  
Maria Assunta Frau ◽  
Danilo Falconieri ◽  
Manvendra Singh Karchuli ◽  
Sanjay Kasture
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Myrtus Communis ◽  
Ear Edema ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Cotton Pellet ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Necrosis Factor ◽  
Serum Tumor Necrosis

The topical anti-inflammatory activity of the essential oil of Myrtus communis L. was studied using croton oil induced ear edema and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity in mice, and cotton pellet induced granuloma, and serum tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in rats. On topical application, the oil exhibited a significant decrease in the ear edema as well as MPO activity. The oil also inhibited cotton pellet-induced granuloma and serum TNF-α and IL-6. It can be concluded that the essential oil of Myrtus communis reduces leukocyte migration to the damaged tissue and exhibits anti-inflammatory activity.

scholarly journals Anti-inflammatory activity of two varieties of pumpkin seed oil in an adjuvant arthritis model in rats

2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 180 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Y. Al-Okbi ◽  
D. A. Mohamed ◽  
E. Kandil ◽  
M. A. Abo-Zeid ◽  
S. E. Mohammed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chromosomal Aberration ◽  
Adjuvant Arthritis ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Pumpkin Seed ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Cellular Dna ◽  
Factor Α

The aim of the present research was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of pumpkin seed oils (PSOs) of an Egyptian and European variety, in a rat model of adjuvant arthritis. Edema thickness, plasma tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) were determined as inflammatory biomarkers while malondialdehyde (MDA) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were assessed as indicative of oxidative stress. Chromosomal aberration, sperm shape abnormalities, and DNA fragmentations are cytogenetic parameters which aid in tracing inflammatory and oxidative activity. Phenolic contents and β-carotene were determined in PSOs. The results showed elevated ESR, plasma TNF-α, plasma MDA, liver cellular DNA fragmentation, bone marrow chromosomal aberration, sperm shape abnormalities with a reduction in plasma TAC and body weight gain in an adjuvant arthritis control compared to a healthy control. Administration of low and high doses of either Egyptian or European PSO improved all the aforementioned parameters with variable degrees.

scholarly journals Terpene Glycosides from Sanguisorba officinalis and Their Anti-Inflammatory Effects

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (16) ◽  
pp. 2906 ◽  
Author(s):  
Da-Le Guo ◽  
Jin-Feng Chen ◽  
Lu Tan ◽  
Meng-Ying Jin ◽  
Feng Ju ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Necrosis ◽  
High Resolution Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Experimental Platform ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Sanguisorba Officinalis ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Necrosis Factor

Two new terpene glycosides (1–2) along with two known analogs (3–4) were obtained from the root of Sanguisorba officinalis, which is a common traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Their structures were elucidated by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), electrospray ionization high resolution mass spectrometry (HRESIMS), and a hydrolysis reaction, as well as comparison of these data with the literature data. Compounds 1–4 exhibited anti-inflammatory properties in vitro by attenuating the production of inflammatory mediators, such as nitric oxide (NO) as well as tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). An anti-inflammatory assay based on the zebrafish experimental platform indicated that compound 1 had good anti-inflammatory activity in vivo by not only regulating the distribution, but also by reducing the amount of the macrophages of the zebrafish exposed to copper sulfate.

scholarly journals Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Simonsinol on Lipopolysaccharide Stimulated RAW264.7 Cells through Inactivation of NF-κB Signaling Pathway

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (16) ◽  
pp. 3573
Author(s):  
Lian-Chun Li ◽  
Zheng-Hong Pan ◽  
De-Sheng Ning ◽  
Yu-Xia Fu
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Raw264.7 Cells ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Oxide Synthase ◽  
Necrosis Factor

Simonsinol is a natural sesqui-neolignan firstly isolated from the bark of Illicium simonsii. In this study, the anti-inflammatory activity of simonsinol was investigated with a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated murine macrophages RAW264.7 cells model. The results demonstrated that simonsinol could antagonize the effect of LPS on morphological changes of RAW264.7 cells, and decrease the production of nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), and interleukin 6 (IL-6) in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells, as determined by Griess assay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Furthermore, simonsinol could downregulate transcription of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), TNF-α, and IL-6 as measured by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and inhibit phosphorylation of the alpha inhibitor of NF-κB (IκBα) as assayed by Western blot. In conclusion, these data demonstrate that simonsinol could inhibit inflammation response in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells through the inactivation of the nuclear transcription factor kappa-B (NF-κB) signaling pathway.

Synthesis of 8-alkoxy-1,3-dimethyl-2, 6-dioxopurin-7-yl-substituted acetohydrazides and butanehydrazides as analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 273-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grażyna Chłoń-Rzepa ◽  
Agnieszka W. Jankowska ◽  
Małgorzata Zygmunt ◽  
Krzysztof Pociecha ◽  
Elżbieta Wyska
Keyword(s):  
Analgesic Activity ◽  
Structural Element ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Hot Plate Test ◽  
Peripheral Mechanism ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Necrosis Factor ◽  
Inhibit Tumor Necrosis Factor

AbstractA series of new 8-alkoxy-1,3-dimethyl-2,6-dioxopurin-7-yl-substituted acetohydrazides and butanehydrazides 6–12 was synthesized and evaluated for the analgesic activity in two in vivo models: the writhing syndrome and the hot-plate tests. Among the investigated derivatives, compounds with N′-arylidenehydrazide moiety 9–12 show analgesic activity significantly higher than that of acetylsalicylic acid, which may indicate the importance of this structural element for analgesic properties. The lack of the activity in the hot-plate test may suggest that the analgesic activity of the newly synthesized compounds is mediated by a peripheral mechanism. The selected compounds 7 and 12 inhibit tumor necrosis factor α production in a rat model of lipopolysaccharide-induced endotoxemia, similarly to theophylline, which may confirm their anti-inflammatory properties.

Tumor Necrosis Factor-α −308 Genotypes Influence Inflammatory Activity and TNF-α Serum Concentrations in Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

2009 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 837-842 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANA FILIPA MOURÃO ◽  
JOANA CAETANO-LOPES ◽  
PAULA COSTA ◽  
HELENA CANHÃO ◽  
MARIA JOSÉ SANTOS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ◽  
Tumor Necrosis Factor ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Tumor Necrosis ◽  
Tumor Necrosis Factor Α ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Serum Concentrations ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Necrosis Factor

Objective.Considering the relevance of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the pathophysiology of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), it is likely that polymorphisms in its promoter area may be relevant in disease susceptibility and activity. We investigated if clinical measures of JIA activity and TNF-α serum concentrations were associated with TNF-α −308 genotypes.Methods.Portuguese patients with JIA in 5 pediatric rheumatology centers were recruited consecutively, along with a control group of healthy subjects. Demographic and clinical data and blood samples were collected from each patient. DNA was extracted for analysis of TNF-α gene promoter polymorphisms at position −308 by restriction fragment-length polymorphism.Results.One hundred fourteen patients and 117 controls were evaluated; 57% of patients presented the oligoarticular subtype, 25% the polyarticular subtype, 8% the systemic subtype, and 9% had enthesitis-related arthritis and 5% psoriatic arthritis. Twenty-four percent of the patients presented the −308 GA/AA genotypes and 76% the −308 GG genotype, similar to findings in controls. Patients with the −308 GA/AA genotype had higher degree of functional impairment, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, 100-mm visual analog scale score for disease activity, and TNF-α levels compared to those with the −308 GG genotype.Conclusion.TNF-α −308 GA/AA genotypes were found to be related to higher inflammatory activity and worse measures of disease activity in Portuguese patients with JIA. They were not associated with susceptibility to JIA.

scholarly journals Repetitive Injections of Dendritic Cells Matured with Tumor Necrosis Factor α Induce Antigen-specific Protection of Mice from Autoimmunity

2001 ◽  
Vol 195 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauritius Menges ◽  
Susanne Rößner ◽  
Constanze Voigtländer ◽  
Heike Schindler ◽  
Nicole A. Kukutsch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Dendritic Cells ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Tumor Necrosis Factor ◽  
Tumor Necrosis ◽  
Cell Immunity ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Necrosis Factor

Mature dendritic cells (DCs) are believed to induce T cell immunity, whereas immature DCs induce T cell tolerance. Here we describe that injections of DCs matured with tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α (TNF/DCs) induce antigen-specific protection from experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) in mice. Maturation by TNF-α induced high levels of major histocompatibility complex class II and costimulatory molecules on DCs, but they remained weak producers of proinflammatory cytokines. One injection of such TNF/DCs pulsed with auto-antigenic peptide ameliorated the disease score of EAE. This could not be observed with immature DCs or DCs matured with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) plus anti-CD40. Three consecutive injections of peptide-pulsed TNF/DCs derived from wild-type led to the induction of peptide-specific predominantly interleukin (IL)-10–producing CD4+ T cells and complete protection from EAE. Blocking of IL-10 in vivo could only partially restore the susceptibility to EAE, suggesting an important but not exclusive role of IL-10 for EAE prevention. Notably, the protection was peptide specific, as TNF/DCs pulsed with unrelated peptide could not prevent EAE. In conclusion, this study describes that stimulation by TNF-α results in incompletely matured DCs (semi-mature DCs) which induce peptide-specific IL-10–producing T cells in vivo and prevent EAE.

Nonstressed rat model of acute endotoxemia that unmasks the endotoxin-induced TNF-α response

1999 ◽  
Vol 276 (2) ◽  
pp. H671-H678 ◽  
Author(s):  
David W. A. Beno ◽  
Robert E. Kimura
Keyword(s):  
Rat Model ◽  
Endotoxic Shock ◽  
Stress Hormones ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Baseline Concentrations ◽  
Experimental Protocols ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Necrosis Factor

Previous investigators have demonstrated that the tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) response to endotoxin is inhibited by exogenous corticosterone or catecholamines both in vitro and in vivo, whereas others have reported that surgical and nonsurgical stress increase the endogenous concentrations of these stress-induced hormones. We hypothesized that elevated endogenous stress hormones resultant from experimental protocols attenuated the endotoxin-induced TNF-α response. We used a chronically catheterized rat model to demonstrate that the endotoxin-induced TNF-α response is 10- to 50-fold greater in nonstressed (NS) rats compared with either surgical-stressed (SS, laparotomy) or nonsurgical-stressed (NSS, tail vein injection) models. Compared with the NS group, the SS and NSS groups demonstrated significantly lower mean peak TNF-α responses at 2 mg/kg and 6 μg/kg endotoxin [NS 111.8 ± 6.5 ng/ml and 64.3 ± 5.9 ng/ml, respectively, vs. SS 3.9 ± 1.1 ng/ml ( P < 0.01) and 1.3 ± 0.5 ng/ml ( P < 0.01) or NSS 5.2 ± 3.2 ng/ml ( P < 0.01) at 6 μg/kg]. Similarly, baseline concentrations of corticosterone and catecholamines were significantly lower in the NSS group [84.5 ± 16.5 ng/ml and 199.8 ± 26.2 pg/ml, respectively, vs. SS group 257.2 ± 35.7 ng/ml ( P< 0.01) and 467.5 ± 52.2 pg/ml ( P < 0.01) or NS group 168.6 ± 14.4 ng/ml ( P < 0.01) and 1,109.9 ± 140.7 pg/ml ( P < 0.01)]. These findings suggest that the surgical and nonsurgical stress inherent in experimental protocols increases baseline stress hormones, masking the endotoxin-induced TNF-α response. Subsequent studies of endotoxic shock should control for the effects of protocol-induced stress and should measure and report baseline concentrations of corticosterone and catecholamines.

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