scholarly journals An Experimental Exploratory Study for the Mechanism of Anti-Inflammatory Action of Mecca Myrrh (Commiphora opobalsamum)

2021 ◽  
pp. 152-165
Author(s):  
Akram A. Al–Salmi ◽  
Mai A. Alim A. Sattar Ahmad ◽  
Lateef M. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Significant Inhibition ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Edema Formation ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
And Control ◽  
Inflammatory Action ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

Background: Our recent past studies accomplished the target to investigate the anti-inflammatory effect as well as toxicological profile of Commiphora opobalsamum (CO), with almost identical potency in comparison to the contemporary anti-inflammatory drugs. This inspired us to explore its mechanism of action to further strengthen its efficacy. Aim: To investigate the mechanism of anti-inflammatory action of CO by exploration of its correlation to its antioxidant activity as well as inhibitory effect on inflammatory mediators by interaction with MDA, NO, PGE2 and TNF-α. Methods: 10 weeks old male Swiss albino mice (30 to 40 g) were used. Carrageenan–induced paw edema method was used, pretreatment with CO alone in different doses and in combination with diclofenac was done prior to carrageenan administration, subsequently homogenate of the paw was used to quantify the levels of MDA, NO, PGE2 and TNF-α by using their specific assays. In addition, Histological examination of edema paw was performed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effect of CO extract versus diclofenac and control investigating their impact on the inflammatory cell migration and edema formation. Results: CO extract in the dose of 500mg/kg demonstrated maximum reduction of MDA level; hence antioxidant activity of CO could be contributed to its anti-inflammatory effect. Furthermore, notable observation indicated that CO administration significantly suppress increment in NO level in response to carrageenan, unequivocally significant inhibition of PGE2 accumulation at the site of inflammation by the pretreatment of CO extract was observed in the dose of 500mg/kg (0.001). Finally in contrast, the CO extract in the dose of 500mg/kg significantly accomplished the reduction of TNF-α in the paw in comparison to the control group (p<0.05). Conclusion: In this study we have illustrated a pioneering perspective to elucidate the mechanism of anti- inflammatory and antioxidant action of methanolic extract of CO, attributed through suppression of MDA. NO, PGE2 and TNF-α at the site of inflammation.

Pentoxifylline and Oxypurinol: Potential Drugs to Prevent the “Cytokine Release (Storm) Syndrome” Caused by SARS-CoV-2?

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (35) ◽  
pp. 4515-4521
Author(s):  
Francisco J. López-Iranzo ◽  
Ana M. López-Rodas ◽  
Luis Franco ◽  
Gerardo López-Rodas
Keyword(s):  
Lung Parenchyma ◽  
Interstitial Tissue ◽  
Cytokine Release ◽  
Phase I Clinical Trials ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Transient Loss ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
And Control ◽  
Inflammatory Action

Background: COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a potentially lethal, rapidly-expanding pandemic and many efforts are being carried out worldwide to understand and control the disease. COVID-19 patients may display a cytokine release syndrome, which causes severe lung inflammation, leading, in many instances, to death. Objective: This paper is intended to explore the possibilities of controlling the COVID-19-associated hyperinflammation by using licensed drugs with anti-inflammatory effects. Hypothesis: We have previously described that pentoxifylline alone, or in combination with oxypurinol, reduces the systemic inflammation caused by experimentally-induced pancreatitis in rats. Pentoxifylline is an inhibitor of TNF-α production and oxypurinol inhibits xanthine oxidase. TNF-α, in turn, activates other inflammatory genes such as Nos2, Icam or IL-6, which regulate migration and infiltration of neutrophils into the pulmonary interstitial tissue, causing injury to the lung parenchyma. In acute pancreatitis, the anti-inflammatory action of pentoxifylline seems to be mediated by the prevention of the rapid and presumably transient loss of PP2A activity. This may also occur in the hyperinflammatory -cytokine releasing phase- of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Therefore, it may be hypothesized that early treatment of COVID-19 patients with pentoxifylline, alone or in combination with oxypurinol, would prevent the potentially lethal acute respiratory distress syndrome. Conclusion: Pentoxifylline and oxypurinol are licensed drugs used for diseases other than COVID-19 and, therefore, phase I clinical trials would not be necessary for the administration to SARS-CoV-2- infected people. It would be worth investigating their potential effects against the hyperinflammatory response to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

scholarly journals TRPV1 Blocker HCRG21 Suppresses TNF-α Production and Prevents the Development of Edema and Hypersensitivity in Carrageenan-Induced Acute Local Inflammation

Biomedicines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 716
Author(s):  
Oksana Sintsova ◽  
Irina Gladkikh ◽  
Anna Klimovich ◽  
Yulia Palikova ◽  
Viktor Palikov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transient Receptor Potential ◽  
Thermal Hyperalgesia ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid ◽  
Paw Edema ◽  
Mice Model ◽  
Edema Formation ◽  
Sensitivity Experiment ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Currently the TRPV1 (transient receptor potential vanilloid type 1) channel is considered to be one of the main targets for pro-inflammatory mediators including TNF-α. Similarly, the inhibition of TRPV1 activity in the peripheral nervous system affects pro-inflammatory mediator production and enhances analgesia in total. In this study, the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of HCRG21, the first peptide blocker of TRPV1, were demonstrated in a mice model of carrageenan-induced paw edema. HCRG21 in doses of 0.1 and 1 mg/kg inhibited edema formation compared to the control, demonstrated complete edema disappearance in 24 h in a dose of 1 mg/kg, and effectively reduced the productionof TNF-α in both doses examined. ELISA analysis of blood taken 24 h after carrageenan administration showed a dramatic cytokine value decrease to 25 pg/mL by HCRG21 versus 100 pg/mL in the negative control group, which was less than the TNF-α level in the intact group (40 pg/mL). The HCRG21 demonstrated potent analgesic effects on the models of mechanical and thermal hyperalgesia in carrageenan-induced paw edema. The HCRG21 relief effect was comparable to that of indomethacin taken orally in a dose of 5 mg/kg, but was superior to this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in duration (which lasted 24 h) in the mechanical sensitivity experiment. The results confirm the existence of a close relationship between TRPV1 activity and TNF-α production once again, and prove the superior pharmacological potential of TRPV1 blockers and the HCRG21 peptide in particular.

scholarly journals Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Musa acuminata Stem

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. 294-298
Author(s):  
Maharani Laillyza Apriasari ◽  
Selviana Rizky Pramitha ◽  
Dewi Puspitasari ◽  
Diah Savitri Ernawati
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Musa Acuminata ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Mucosal Wound ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

Abstract Objective This study was designed to assess the anti-inflammatory effect of Musa acuminata through the expression of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and nuclear factor kappa β (NF-κB) after 3 days of application of Musa acuminata stem extract (MASE) gel on oral mucosal wound. Materials and Methods An experimental study with post-test only control group design was conducted. Twenty male Rattus norvegicus (Wistar) were injured on their left buccal mucosa and treated three times a day with MASE gel of varying concentrations: 0% (as control), MASE 25%, MASE 37.5%, and MASE 50%. On day 3, a biopsy was performed on each mucosal wound for later immunohistochemical analysis for the expressions of TNF-α and NF-κB. Results The highest expression of TNF-α was observed in the control group (13.20 ± 1.79), while the lowest was in the treatment group using 50% MASE (6.40 ± 1.14). Meanwhile the comparison between treatment groups did not highlight any significant difference (p > 0.05). The highest expression of NF-κB was observed in the control group (13.20 ± 1.30), whereas the lowest was in the treatment group using MASE 50% (6.40 ± 1.14). NF-κB was significantly lower in the treatment group using MASE 50% when compared with other treatment groups (p < 0.05). Conclusion Application of MASE on mucosal wound reduces the expression of TNF-α and NF-κB at all concentrations. The anti-inflammatory effect of MASE 50% was the strongest one.

scholarly journals Phenolic Content, Antioxidant Activity, Anti-Inflammatory Potential, and Acute Toxicity Study of Thymus leptobotrys Murb. Extracts

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Asmaa Oubihi ◽  
Hanae Hosni ◽  
Issmail Nounah ◽  
Abdessamad Ettouil ◽  
Hicham Harhar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Female Rats ◽  
Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Standard Drug ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

Thymus leptobotrys is a medicinal plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, endemic in Morocco, and used in traditional medicine. The present work aims to study the phenolic compounds, the antioxidant activity, the anti-inflammatory effect, and the toxicity of two ethanolic and methanolic extracts of Thymus leptobotrys aerial part. The yield of the methanolic extraction (22.2%) is higher than that of the ethanolic extraction (15.8%) and is characterized by higher contents of polyphenols 243.08 mg/g GAE (mg/g of gallic acid), flavonoids 179.28 mg/g RE (mg/g of rutin), and tannins 39.31 mg/g CE (mg/g of catechin). The in vitro measurement of antioxidant activity with the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical reduction test and Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC) test demonstrates the higher performance of the methanolic extract. The evaluation of the anti-inflammatory effect in vivo on adult Wistar female rats leads to a very significant decrease in the inflammation of the edema compared to the standard drug (indomethacin) and the control group. The toxicity test reveals that both extracts showed no toxicity within an LD50 above 2000 mg/kg body weight of the rats.

Anti-inflammatory Effect of Alcoholic Extract of Nigella sativa L on Bovine Fibroblast-like synoviocyte and THP-1

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
pp. 20181-20191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr Maghsoudi, Hossein ◽  
Samaneh Haj-allahyari
Keyword(s):  
Nigella Sativa ◽  
Pcr Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Alcoholic Extract ◽  
Iranian Traditional Medicine ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Radiocarpal Joint ◽  
Cox 2 ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

Due to the side effects of current therapies for osteoarthritis one of the alternative medicine is using herbal medicine such as Nigella sativa .L which in Iranian traditional medicine has been used as a treatment option. The purpose of this study is evaluating the effect of alcoholic extract of Nigella sativa (AENS) on pro-inflammatory cytokines in Bovine Fibroblast-like BFLs (BFLS) and THP-1. BFLS cells were isolated from Radiocarpal joint. After evaluating of LC50 (27 µg/mL), both cells (5x105 (cells\wel)) were incubated at 37 ° C and 5% CO2 and 90% humidity for 72 hours with AENS (6.13 μg\ml as a media LC50). One set of cells was activated for 1h with LPS for RT-PCR analysis of COX-2, INOS, IL-1β, TNF-α expression and another set of cells was activated for 24h, cells supernatant were analyzed for PGE-2 and nitrite content. The present study demonstrates that AENS reduced expression levels of COX-2, INOS, TNF-α in control group. Reduced expression of COX2 and INOS was significantly along with the reducing production of NO and PGE2.Also, AENS decreased the expression of TNF-α and iL-1β in control group. Our results showed that the anti-inflammatory effect of AENS not only has anti-inflammatory effect on the BFLS cells but also related to the THP-1 that are active in the synovial membrane.

scholarly journals Anti-Inflammatory Investigations of Extracts of Zanthoxylum rhetsa

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Chureeporn Imphat ◽  
Pakakrong Thongdeeying ◽  
Arunporn Itharat ◽  
Sumalee Panthong ◽  
Sunita Makchuchit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
No Production ◽  
Water Distillation ◽  
Raw264.7 Macrophages ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

Zanthoxylum rhetsa has been consumed in the diet in northern Thailand and also used as a medicament in ancient scripture for arthropathies. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the activity of various extracts from differential parts of Z. rhetsa via inhibition of inflammatory mediators (NO, TNF-α, and PGE2) in RAW264.7 macrophages. The chemical composition in active extracts was also analyzed by GC/MS. The parts of this plant studied were whole fruits (F), pericarp (P), and seed (O). The methods of extraction included maceration in hexane, 95% ethanol and 50% ethanol, boiling in water, and water distillation. The results demonstrated that the hexane and 95% ethanolic extract from pericarp (PH and P95) and seed essential oil (SO) were the most active extracts. PH and P95 gave the highest inhibition of NO production with IC50 as 11.99 ± 1.66 μg/ml and 15.33 ± 1.05 μg/ml, respectively, and they also showed the highest anti-inflammatory effect on TNF-α with IC50 as 36.08 ± 0.55 μg/ml and 34.90 ± 2.58 μg/ml, respectively. PH and P95 also showed the highest inhibitory effect on PGE2 but less than SO with IC50 as 13.72 ± 0.81 μg/ml, 12.26 ± 0.71 μg/ml, and 8.61 ± 2.23 μg/ml, respectively. 2,3-Pinanediol was the major anti-inflammatory compound analyzed in PH (11.28%) and P95 (19.82%) while terpinen-4-ol constituted a major anti-inflammatory compound in SO at 35.13%. These findings are the first supportive data for ethnomedical use for analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity in acute (SO) and chronic (PH and P95) inflammation.

Berberine Inhibits the gene Expression and Production of Proinflammatory Cytokines by Mononuclear cells in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Healthy Individuals

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niloofar Ghorbani ◽  
Maryam Sahebari ◽  
Mahmoud Mahmoudi ◽  
Maryam Rastin ◽  
Shahrzad Zamani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Gene Expression ◽  
Mononuclear Cells ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Antiinflammatory Property ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most prevalent autoimmune arthritis. Berberine is an alkaloid isolated from Berberis vulgaris and its anti-inflammatory effect has been identified. Method: Twenty newly diagnosed RA patients and 20 healthy controls participated. Peripheral mononuclear cells were prepared and stimulated with bacterial lipopolysachharide (LPS,1 µg/ml), exposed to different concentrations of berberine (10 and 50µM) and dexamethasone (10-7 M) as a reference. Toxicity of compounds was evaluated by WST-1 assay. Expression of TNF-α and IL-1β were determined by quantitative real-time PCR. Protein level of secreted TNF-α and IL1β were measured by using ELISA. Result: Berberine did not have any toxic effect on cells, whereas Lipopolysachharide (LPS) stimulation caused a noticeable rise in TNF-α and IL-1β production. Berberine markedly downregulated the expression of both TNF-α and IL1β and inhibits TNF-α and IL-1β secretion from LPS-stimulated PBMCs. Discussion: This study provided molecular basis for anti-inflammatory effect of berberine on human mononuclear cells through the suppression of TNF-a and IL-1secretion. Our findings highlighted the significant inhibitory effect of berberine on proinflammatory responses of mononuclear cells from rheumatoid arthritis individuals, which may be responsible for antiinflammatory property of Barberry. We observed that berberine at high concentration exhibited anti-inflammatory effect in PBMCs of both healthy and patient groups by suppression of TNF-a and IL-1cytokines at both mRNA and protein levels. Conclusions: Berberine may inhibit the gene expression and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines by mononuclear cells in rheumatoid arthritis and healthy individuals without affecting cells viability. Future studies with larger sample size is needed to prove the idea.

scholarly journals Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Polyherbal Formulation (PHF) on Carrageenan and Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Inflammation in Rats

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (04) ◽  
pp. 1801-1809
Author(s):  
Bat-Erdene Jargalsaikhan ◽  
Narangerel Ganbaatar ◽  
Myadagbadam Urtnasan ◽  
Nyamdolgor Uranbileg ◽  
Dagvatseren Begzsuren
Keyword(s):  
High Mobility ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Inflammatory Disorders ◽  
Polyherbal Formulation ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

Polyherbal formulation (PHF) is composed of Artemisia santolinifolia Turcz, Saussurea salicifolia L. and Hippophae rhamnoides L., which mainly used for inflammatory disorders in traditional Mongolian medicine. The aim of the study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effect of PHF in carrageenan and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced models of inflammation. The total active constituents of 20% ethanol extract of PHF was determined, using Folin-Ciocalteu reagent and aluminum chloride reagent, respectively. Inflammation models were induced by 1% carrageenan and LPS 7.5 mg/kg in the experimental groups. The levels of serum tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and high mobility group box 1 protein (HMGB-1) were measured in PHF pretreatment groups by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The lungs were harvested and evaluated for histopathological assessment on 12 hours after LPS administration. The content of total phenolic was 28.5±0.12 mg/g and flavonoids 12.4±0.42 mg/g. After 60, 120, 180, 240 and 300 min, the data indicate that PHF 75, 150 and 300 mg/kg was significantly effective reducing paw edema volumes induced by carrageenan compared to control (p<0.01). PHF pretreatment significantly reduced levels of serum TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 at 300 minutes after carrageenan injection. Moreover, pretreated with PHF 150 mg/kg groups serum levels of TNF-α, IL-1β and HMGB-1 were significantly (p<0.01) reduced compared with the control group after LPS injection. It showed less inflammation and change of pulmonary structure compared with the LPS group at 12 hours after LPS injection. From the results of the study, it was demonstrated that PHF had sufficient potential to treat inflammatory disorders by reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines.

Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Local Anaesthetic Ropivacaine in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW264.7 Macrophages

Pharmacology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 103 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 228-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Wu ◽  
Lu Li ◽  
Fang Wang ◽  
Xianwei Wu ◽  
Xin Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Significant Inhibition ◽  
Raw 264.7 Cells ◽  
Raw 264.7 ◽  
Raw 264.7 Macrophages ◽  
Raw264.7 Macrophages ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Mitogen Activated Protein ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Necrosis Factor ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

The present manuscript intended to investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of ropivacaine on lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 macrophages. Results suggested that ropivacaine causes significant inhibition of generation of nitric oxide (NO), prostaglandin E2, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6, and IL-1β, as well as expression of their synthesizing enzymes, inducible NO synthase, and cyclooxygenase-2. Moreover, ropivacaine causes inhibition of mitogen-activated protein kinases as well as nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathway and apoptosis in RAW 264.7 cells. Based on the results, it has been suggested that ropivacaine showed beneficial effect against inflammation.

scholarly journals ANDALIMAN FRUIT EXTRACT (ZANTHOXYLUM ACANTOPHODIUM) AND IT’S EFFECT ON PREECLAMPSIA AS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

2020 ◽  
pp. 75-77
Author(s):  
MELVIN NOVA GUNAWANTO BARUS ◽  
SYAFRUDDINILYAS ◽  
MAKMUR SITEPU ◽  
ADANG BACHTIAR
Keyword(s):  
Control Group ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Fruit Extract ◽  
Laboratory Rats ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Objective: This study is the first study to test the effect of andaliman on preeclampsia. This study aims to discover whether andaliman fruit extract (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC) affects the level of TNF α and IL-6 in preeclamptic LPS Induces mice Methods: This study uses analytical research with quasi-experimental research design in laboratory rats (Micetus Norvegicus) pregnant females given andaliman extract (zantoxylumacantophodium) at doses of 100 mg and 200 mg per day. The study design allowed the researchers to measure the effect of treatment (intervention) in the experimental group by way of comparing the experimental group and control group. This design allows the researcher to determine the extent or extent of the change. The treatment of all samples was carried out simultaneously and during the treatment, it was observed using the type of Postest Only Control Group. Results: Andaliman has been shown to reduce TNF-α levels in preeclampsia mice. The mean TNF-α in the K-, P1, P2 and K+ groups was 84.4; 90.1; 95.1; 109.7 (P<0.001). Andaliman has been shown to reduce IL-6 levels in preeclampsia rats. The mean IL-6 in the K-, P1, P2 and K+groups was 16.7; 67.5; 18.8; 21.1 (P<0.001). Conclusion: This study proves that there are anti-inflammatory effects possessed by the extract of Andaliman (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium), thus showing a decrease in proinflammatory cytokine levels, namely TNF-α, IL6. This study also has a good clinical outcome after administering Andaliman extract (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium), where there are improvements in blood pressure, cystole-diastole, MAP and decreased urinary protein in research subjects with preeclampsia.

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