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Shanmugam C, Sivasubramanian G, Govindhan P, Bera P, Baskaran K, Parameswaran VRI. Antimicrobial and Free Radical Scavenging Activities of Cellulose/Silver-Nanocomposites with In Situ Generated Silver Nanoparticles Using Cissampelos Pareira Leaf Extract. J CLUST SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-021-02097-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Haider M, Anand V, Enayathullah MG, Parekh Y, Ram S, Kumari S, Anmol, Panda G, Shukla M, Dholakia D, Ray A, Bhattacharyya S, Sharma U, Bokara KK, Prasher B, Mukerji M. Anti-SARS-CoV-2 potential of Cissampelos pareira L. identified by connectivity map-based analysis and in vitro studies. BMC Complement Med Ther 2022; 22:114. [PMID: 35459166 PMCID: PMC9028906 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-022-03584-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Viral infections have a history of abrupt and severe eruptions through the years in the form of pandemics. And yet, definitive therapies or preventive measures are not present. Herbal medicines have been a source of various antiviral compounds such as Oseltamivir, extracted using shikimic acid from star anise (Illicium verum) and Acyclovir from Carissa edulis are FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved antiviral drugs. In this study, we dissect the anti-coronavirus infection activity of Cissampelos pareira L (Cipa) extract using an integrative approach. Methods We analysed the signature similarities between predicted antiviral agents and Cipa using the connectivity map (https://clue.io/). Next, we tested the anti-SARS-COV-2 activity of Cipa in vitro. Molecular docking analyses of constituents of with key targets of SARS-CoV2 protein viz. spike protein, RNA‑dependent RNA‑polymerase (RdRp) and 3C‑like proteinase. was also performed. A three-way comparative analysis of Cipa transcriptome, COVID-19 BALF transcriptome and CMAP signatures of small compounds was also performed. Results Several predicted antivirals showed a high positive connectivity score with Cipa such as apcidin, emetine, homoharringtonine etc. We also observed 98% inhibition of SARS-COV-2 replication in infected Vero cell cultures with the whole extract. Some of its prominent pure constituents e.g. pareirarine, cissamine, magnoflorine exhibited 40–80% inhibition. Comparison of genes between BALF and Cipa showed an enrichment of biological processes like transcription regulation and response to lipids, to be downregulated in Cipa while being upregulated in COVID-19. CMAP also showed that Triciribine, torin-1 and VU-0365114–2 had positive connectivity with BALF 1 and 2, and negative connectivity with Cipa. Amongst all the tested compounds, Magnoflorine and Salutaridine exhibited the most potent and consistent strong in silico binding profiles with SARS-CoV2 therapeutic targets. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12906-022-03584-3.
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- Madiha Haider
- Genomics & molecular medicine, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi, 110007, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002, India
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- Genomics & molecular medicine, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi, 110007, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002, India
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- CSIR-Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500007, India
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- CSIR-Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500007, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002, India.,Chemical Technology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176 061, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002, India.,Chemical Technology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176 061, India
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- Department of Computational Biology, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi, India
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- Department of Bioscience & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, NH 62, Karwar, Rajasthan, 342037, India
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- Genomics & molecular medicine, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi, 110007, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002, India
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- Department of Computational Biology, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi, India
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- Department of Bioscience & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, NH 62, Karwar, Rajasthan, 342037, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002, India.,Chemical Technology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176 061, India
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- CSIR-Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500007, India
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- Genomics & molecular medicine, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi, 110007, India. .,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002, India. .,Centre of Excellence for Applied Developments of Ayurveda Prakriti and Genomics, CSIR's Ayurgenomics Unit TRISUTRA, CSIR-IGIB, New Delhi, 110025, India.
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- Genomics & molecular medicine, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi, 110007, India. .,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002, India. .,Department of Bioscience & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, NH 62, Karwar, Rajasthan, 342037, India. .,Centre of Excellence for Applied Developments of Ayurveda Prakriti and Genomics, CSIR's Ayurgenomics Unit TRISUTRA, CSIR-IGIB, New Delhi, 110025, India.
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Transcriptome analysis and connectivity mapping of Cissampelos pareira L. provides molecular links of ESR1 modulation to viral inhibition. Sci Rep 2021; 11:20095. [PMID: 34635729 PMCID: PMC8505412 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-99444-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Bioactive fractions obtained from medicinal plants which have been used for the treatment of multiple diseases could exert their effects by targeting common pathways. Prior knowledge of their usage could allow us to identify novel molecular links. In this study, we explored the molecular basis of action of one such herbal formulation Cissampelos pareira L. (Cipa), used for the treatment of female hormone disorders and fever. Transcriptomic studies on MCF7 cell lines treated with Cipa extract carried out using Affymetrix arrays revealed a downregulation of signatures of estrogen response potentially modulated through estrogen receptor α (ERα). Molecular docking analysis identified 38 Cipa constituents that potentially bind (ΔG < − 7.5) with ERα at the same site as estrogen. The expression signatures in the connectivity map (https://clue.io/;) revealed high positive scores with translation inhibitors such as emetine (score: 99.61) and knockdown signatures of genes linked to the antiviral response such as ribosomal protein RPL7 (score: 99.92), which is a reported ERα coactivator. Further, gene knockdown experiments revealed that Cipa exhibits antiviral activity in dengue infected MCF7 cells potentially modulated through estrogen receptor 1. This approach reveals a novel pathway involving the ESR1-RPL7 axis which could be a potential target in dengue viral infection.
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He J, Li F, Yan X, Cheng Q, Xue R, Yu H, Wang CH, Li Z. Phytochemical Constituents and Biological Activities of Plants from the Genus Cissampelos. Chem Biodivers 2021; 18:e2100358. [PMID: 34387021 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202100358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Cissampelos is a significant genus comprising of approximately 21 species of the medicinal plants (Menispermaceae). The plants of this genus are used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as asthma, arthritis, dysentery, hyperglycemia, cardiopathy, hypertension and other related problems. These plants are rich in bioactive dibenzylisoquinoline and aborphine as well as small amounts of other ingredients. In recent years, the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Cissampelos genus have been paid more and more attention due to their diversity. Herein, we compile the chemical constituents and biological activities on this genus, and summarize the 13 C-NMR data of the main bioactive ingredients. All information comes from scientific databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Sci-Finder, ScienceDirect, Web of Science and CNKI. It provides valuable data for the future research and development of Cissampelos genus.
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- Jingtao He
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of TCM, No.10 Poyang lack Road, 301617, Tianjin, CHINA
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of TCM, No.10 Poyang lack Road, Tianjin, CHINA
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of TCM, No.10 Poyang lack Road, Tianjin, CHINA
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of TCM, No.10 Poyang lack Road, Tianjin, CHINA
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of TCM, No.10 Poyang lack Road, Tianjin, CHINA
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of TCM, No.10 Poyang lack Road, Tianjin, CHINA
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- Tianjin Key LAB of Modern Chinese medicine, Institute of TCM, Anshan Xi Road, No.312, Not Available, 300193, Tianjin, CHINA
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of TCM, No. 10 Poyang lack Road, Tianjin, CHINA
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Kumari S, Bhatt V, Suresh PS, Sharma U. Cissampelos pareira L.: A review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 274:113850. [PMID: 33485976 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.113850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Cissampelos pareira, a well-known medicinal climber-plant of the Menispermaceae family, has been extensively used in the traditional medicinal system since the ancient time for the treatment of numerous diseases such as ulcer, wound, rheumatism, fever, asthma, cholera, diarrhoea, inflammation, snakebite, malaria, rabies, and also recommended for blood purification. AIM OF THE REVIEW The main purpose of this review is to provide updated information on ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis, pharmacology, and toxicology of C. pareira along with the possible future research. This information will help to provide a foundation for plant-based drug discovery in the near future. MATERIAL AND METHODS The online databases such as Scifinder, Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar were used to collect electronically available literature data on C. pareira. Ayurveda text is searched for the traditional uses of this plant in India. The published books are also searched for the information on this plant. Our search was based on traditional uses, botany, phytochemistry, and pharmacological potential by using "Cissampelos pareira" as the keyword. RESULTS To date, approximately 54 phytomolecules have been isolated and characterized from C. pareira including mainly isoquinoline alkaloids along with few flavonoids, flavonoid glycosides, and fatty acids. The crude extracts of C. pareira have shown various pharmacological activities such as antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic, antiulcer, antidiabetic, anticancer, antifertility, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antivenom, antimalarial, and immunomodulatory, etc. The chemical fingerprinting of C. pareira carried out using HPTLC, HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS, revealed the presence of alkaloids (isoquinoline alkaloids), fatty acids, and flavonoid glycosides. Moreover, the toxicological assessment of C. pareira has been moderately investigated, which requires further comprehensive studies. CONCLUSION Comprehensive literature survey reveals that till date, remarkable growth has been made on phytochemistry and pharmacology of C. pareira reflecting the great medicinal potential of this plant. Although some of the traditional uses have been well clarified and documented by modern pharmacological analysis, the correlation between its pharmacological activities and particular phytoconstituents still needs to be validated. Furthermore, there is partial data available on most of the pharmacological studies, along with incomplete toxicological screening. Future research needs to pay more attention to pharmacological studies of C. pareira via pre-clinical and clinical trials. Additionally, scientific validation of traditional knowledge of C. pareira is vital for ensuring safety, efficacy, and mechanism of action before clinical uses.
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- Surekha Kumari
- Chemical Technology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176 061, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Chemical Technology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176 061, India
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- Chemical Technology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176 061, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Chemical Technology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176 061, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
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Pro-fertility effects of hydroalcoholic extract of Psidium guajava leaves in female Wistar rats. ADVANCES IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13596-021-00579-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Bhatt N, Deshpande M. A Critical Review and Scientific Prospective on Contraceptive Therapeutics from Ayurveda and Allied Ancient Knowledge. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:629591. [PMID: 34149405 PMCID: PMC8210421 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.629591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Commonly used synthetic or prescribed hormonal drugs are known to interfere with the endocrine system and may have adverse reproductive, neurological, developmental, and metabolic effects in the body. These may also produce adverse effects such as polycystic ovarian disorder, endometriosis, early puberty, infertility or toxicity to gonads, testicular germ cell cancer, breast or prostate cancer, brain developmental problems, and even birth defects. Globally, the emergence of renewed interest in natural products for reproductive health is on the rise, which offers opportunities for new contraceptive developments. The search for alternate, safer contraceptive products or agents of natural origin is of scientific interest. Ayurvedic classical texts offer knowledge and information about the reproductive function and therapeutics including those for enhancement and limiting male and female fertility. Review of ancient, medieval, and recent—including texts on erotica that provide information on approaches and large numbers of formulations and drugs of plant, mineral or animal origin—claimed to have sterilizing, contraceptive, abortifacient, and related properties is presented. Few among these are known to be toxic and few are not so common. However, most of the formulations, ingredients, or modes of administration have remained unattended to, due to issues related to consumer compliance and limitations of standardization and lack of appropriate validation modalities. Several of these ingredients have been studied for their phytoconstituents and for the variety of pharmacological activities. Efforts to standardize several classical dosage forms and attempts to adapt to modern technologies have been made. List of formulations, ingredients, and their properties linked with known constituents, pharmacological, biological, and toxicity studies have been provided in a series of tables. The possible effectiveness and safety of selected formulations and ingredients have been examined. Suggestions based on new drug delivery systems integrated with advances in biotechnology, to provide prospects for new therapeutics for contraception, have been considered. Ayurveda is built on a holistic paradigm of biological entity rather than limited gonadal functions. Graphic presentation of a few carefully chosen possibilities has been depicted. New approaches to standardization and ethnopharmacological validation of natural contraceptive therapeutics may offer novel mechanisms and modalities and therapeutic opportunities to satisfy unmet needs of contraception.
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- Department of DravyagunaVigynan, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, College of Ayurved, Pune, India
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Bhatt V, Kumari S, Upadhyay P, Agrawal P, Sahal D, Sharma U. Chemical profiling and quantification of potential active constituents responsible for the antiplasmodial activity of Cissampelos pareira. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 262:113185. [PMID: 32726676 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Revised: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Cissampelos pareira is used traditionally in India as a remedy for the treatment of various diseases including malaria but the active ingredients responsible for antiplasmodial activity have not yet been investigated. AIM OF THE STUDY The identification and quantification of compounds responsible for antiplasmodial activity in different parts (leaf, stem and root) of C. pareira is the target of current study. MATERIAL AND METHODS The hydro ethanolic parent extracts of different parts of C. pareira and fractions prepared from these extracts were evaluated against Pf3D7 (chloroquine sensitive) and PfINDO (chloroquine resistance) strains in culture to quantify the IC50 for extracts and fractions. Promising fractions of root part of plant were subjected to silica gel column chromatography to obtain pure compounds and their structures were elucidated by detailed spectroscopic analysis. Pure compounds were also tested against Pf3D7 and PfINDO strains. A rapid and simple UPLC-DAD method was developed for the identification and quantification of pharmaceutically important metabolites of C. pareira. RESULTS Among different extracts, the hydro ethanolic extract of root part of C. pareira was found most active with IC50 values (μg/ml) of 1.42 and 1.15 against Pf 3D7 and Pf INDO, respectively. Tested against Pf 3D7 the most potent fractions were root ethyl acetate fraction (IC50 4.0 μg/ml), stem water fraction (IC50 4.4 μg/ml), and root water fraction (IC50 8.5 μg/ml). Further, phytochemical investigation of active fractions of root part led to the isolation and characterization of a new isoquinoline alkaloid, namely pareirarine (8), along with five known compounds magnoflorine (5), magnocurarine (10), salutaridine (11), cissamine (13) and hayatinine (15). Hayatinine (15), a bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid, isolated from root ethyl acetate fraction was most promising compound with IC50 of 0.41 μM (Pf INDO) and 0.509 μM (Pf 3D7). Magnocurarine (10) and cissamine (13) were also found active with IC50 values of 12.51 and 47.34 μM against Pf INDO and 12.54 and 8.76 μM against Pf 3D7, respectively. A total of thirty compounds were detected in studied extracts and fractions, structures were assigned to 15 of these and five of these biologically important compounds were quantified. Isolation of saluteridine (11) from C. pareira and the evaluation of antiplasmodial activity of pure compound from C. pariera is disclosed for the first time. CONCLUSION This study concludes that the antimalarial potential of C. pareira may be attributed to isoquinoline type alkaloids present in this plant and also provides the scientific evidence for the traditional use of this plant in treatment of malaria.
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- Vinod Bhatt
- Natural Product Chemistry and Process Development Division and AcSIR, CSIR-IHBT, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176 061, India
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- Natural Product Chemistry and Process Development Division and AcSIR, CSIR-IHBT, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176 061, India
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- Malaria Drug Discovery Laboratory, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Malaria Drug Discovery Laboratory, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Malaria Drug Discovery Laboratory, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, 110067, India.
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- Natural Product Chemistry and Process Development Division and AcSIR, CSIR-IHBT, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176 061, India.
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Evaluation of antifertility potential of Piper betle (Petiole) on female wistar rats "rising approaches of herbal contraception''. Biochem Biophys Rep 2018; 15:97-102. [PMID: 30128361 PMCID: PMC6098191 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2018.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2016] [Revised: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Piper betle (Petiole) is used of herbal methods for fertility regulation is widely accepted alternative for the synthetic drugs containing chemical having side effects. Piper betle (Petiole) is the plant having several medical properties but no reports were available on the antifertility activity. The aim of this study was to investigate the antifertility activity of extracts of Piper betle (Petiole) on female wistar rats at the doses 500 mg/kg b.wt./day for 30 days. Different parameters were studied in female wistar rats including effect of Reproductive outcome, Anti-implantation, Abortifacient and Estrogenic & Anti-estrogenic activity, were observed. Piper betle shown positive test for Alkaloids, Steroid, Flavonoids, Terpene, Carbohydrates and Tannin. The extract has anti-fertility effect the control rats showed good number of litters and treatment of animal with different extracts resulted a significant (P < 0.05, P < 0.01). Antifertility activity 51% and 37.2% was exhibited by Alcoholic extracts of Piper betle (Petiole) APB and Aqueous extracts of Piper betle (Petiole) WPB respectively. After 21 days of the extracts free period, the antifertility effect of the extracts was reversed. The extract treatment with APB, an increase in the percentage of resorption index indicates the failure in development of embryo. The mean percentage of anti-implantation and abortifacient were found to be highest for APB-38.45%, WPB 13.62, and APB-28.96%, WPB-12.75% respectively. The decrement in implantation caused by the extracts may be due to estrogenic or anti-estrogenic activity. However, along with standard APB exhibiting more potent estrogenic and less potent anti-estrogenic when compared with standard. Female antifertility agents should include acceptability, safety and efficacy during and after the treatment. The above results revealed the potential, reversible female antifertility effect of alcoholic extract Piper betle (Petiole). Reproductive Outcome Study shows the effect of different extracts on the fertility of female rats. The control rats showed good number of litters. Treatment of animal with different extracts resulted a significant (P < 0.05, P < 0.01). A significant antifertility activity (62.2%) was exhibited by Alcoholic extract of Piper betle (Petiole). Postcoital antifertility study showed the anti-implantation activity in the treated animals. Treated animals delivered litters which, was significantly less than control. The extract treatments with APB, significantly (P < 0.001) reduced the number of litters born. Estrogenic and Anti-Estrogenic study shows the highly significant value show increase in the uterine weight (410.67 ± 09.09a) mg/100 g b.wt.) and uterine contents was observed in estrogen treated group (P < 0.001) (Table 6). However, co-administration of Ethinyl Estradiol and extract caused a highly significant (P < 0.001) decrease in uterine weight [(102.65 ± 7.43b) mg/100 g b.wt.] when compared to estrogen treated group. Hormonal Analysis shows an imbalance in endogenous estrogen and progesterone levels could be responsible for Anti-implantation activity. The results of the present study provide that evidence for the antifertility activity of Piper betle as claimed in the traditional use. The flavonoids, Phytosterol, and Terpenoid present in the extracts may be responsible for their activity.
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Bala M, Kumar S, Pratap K, Verma PK, Padwad Y, Singh B. Bioactive isoquinoline alkaloids from Cissampelos pareira. Nat Prod Res 2017; 33:622-627. [DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2017.1402319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Manju Bala
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India
- Natural Product Chemistry and Process Development Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India
- Pharmacology and Toxicology Lab, Food and Nutraceuticals Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, India
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Lab, Food and Nutraceuticals Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India
- Natural Product Chemistry and Process Development Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India
- Pharmacology and Toxicology Lab, Food and Nutraceuticals Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India
- Natural Product Chemistry and Process Development Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, India
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Sharma A, Flores-Vallejo RDC, Cardoso-Taketa A, Villarreal ML. Antibacterial activities of medicinal plants used in Mexican traditional medicine. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2017; 208:264-329. [PMID: 27155134 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.04.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2015] [Revised: 04/24/2016] [Accepted: 04/25/2016] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE We provide an extensive summary of the in vitro antibacterial properties of medicinal plants popularly used in Mexico to treat infections, and we discuss the ethnomedical information that has been published for these species. MATERIALS AND METHODS We carried out a bibliographic investigation by analyzing local and international peer-reviewed papers selected by consulting internationally accepted scientific databases from 1995 to 2014. We provide specific information about the evaluated plant parts, the type of extracts, the tested bacterial strains, and the inhibitory concentrations for each one of the species. We recorded the ethnomedical information for the active species, as well as their popular names and local distribution. Information about the plant compounds that has been identified is included in the manuscript. This review also incorporates an extensive summary of the available toxicological reports on the recorded species, as well as the worldwide registries of plant patents used for treating bacterial infections. In addition, we provide a list with the top plant species with antibacterial activities in this review RESULTS: We documented the in vitro antibacterial activities of 343 plant species pertaining to 92 botanical families against 72 bacterial species, focusing particularly on Staphylococcus aureus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The plant families Asteraceae, Fabaceae, Lamiaceae and Euphorbiaceae included the largest number of active species. Information related to popular uses reveals that the majority of the plants, in addition to treating infections, are used to treat other conditions. The distribution of Mexican plants extended from those that were reported to grow in just one state to those that grow in all 32 Mexican states. From 75 plant species, 225 compounds were identified. Out of the total plant species, only 140 (40.57%) had at least one report about their toxic effects. From 1994 to July 2014 a total of 11,836 worldwide antibacterial patents prepared from different sources were recorded; only 36 antibacterial patents from plants were registered over the same time period. We offered some insights on the most important findings regarding the antibacterial effects, current state of the art, and research perspectives of top plant species with antibacterial activities in vitro. CONCLUSIONS Studies of the antibacterial in vitro activity of medicinal plants popularly used in Mexico to treat infections indicate that both the selection of plant material and the investigation methodologies vary. Standardized experimental procedures as well as in vivo pharmacokinetic studies to document the effectiveness of plant extracts and compounds are necessary. This review presents extensive information about the medicinal plants possessing antibacterial activity that has been scientifically studied and are popularly used in Mexico. We anticipate that this review will be of use for future studies because it constitutes a valuable information tool for selecting the most significant plants and their potential antibacterial properties.
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- Ashutosh Sharma
- Escuela de Ingeniería en Alimentos, Biotecnología y Agronomía (ESIABA), Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Querétaro, México
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- Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Avenida Universidad 1001, Col. Chamilpa, Cuernavaca Morelos 62209, México
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- Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Avenida Universidad 1001, Col. Chamilpa, Cuernavaca Morelos 62209, México
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- Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Avenida Universidad 1001, Col. Chamilpa, Cuernavaca Morelos 62209, México
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Samanta J, Bhattacharya S, Rana AC. Antifertility activity of Thevetia peruviana (Pers.) K. Schum leaf in female Sprague-Dawley rat. Indian J Pharmacol 2016; 48:669-674. [PMID: 28066105 PMCID: PMC5155468 DOI: 10.4103/0253-7613.194861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2016] [Accepted: 10/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Thevetia peruviana (Pers.) K. Schum. (Apocynaceae) is known to possess cardioactive glycoside such as thevetin A, thevetin B, neriifolin, peruvoside, thevetoxin, and ruvoside. Traditionally, T. peruviana leaves are used as abortifacient. The aim of the present study is to evaluate antifertility potential of T. peruviana leaves. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Cardiac glycoside freed leaves of T. peruviana were extracted with methanol using maceration method. The dried cardiac glycoside-free methanolic extract of T. peruviana leaves (TPL-Me-G) was screened for phytoconstituents and evaluated for its effect on estrogen-primed female Sprague-Dawley rat uterus model. It was further studied for effects on the estrous cycle, implantation, and effect on estrogen and progesterone. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED Statistical analysis was done by ANOVA followed by Dunnett's t-test. RESULTS Alkaloids, flavonoids, essential oils, carbohydrates, and amino acids were found to be present in the glycoside-free extract. Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) in n-butanol: acetone: water (4:1:5) revealed the presence of quercetin and kaempferol. The presence of flavonoids (quercetin 0.0326% and kaempferol 0.138% on dry weight basis) was reconfirmed by high-performance TLC analysis. The extract was able to induce uterine contractions (EC50, 0.170 mg/ml) in a dose-dependent manner. Further investigation showed significant (P < 0.001) extension of estrous cycle and anti-implantation activity of the extract by reduction of the progesterone level. CONCLUSIONS Methanolic extract of T. peruviana leaves (TPL-Me-G) containing quercetin 0.0326% and kaempferol 0.138% possesses a significant (P < 0.001) antifertility potential by virtue of decreasing the progesterone level.
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- Jhuma Samanta
- Rayat and Bahra Institute of Pharmacy, Mohali, Punjab, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
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Porto NM, de Barros YL, Basílio IJD, de Fátima Agra M. Microscopic and UV/Vis spectrophotometric characterization of Cissampelos pareira of Brazil and Africa. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjp.2015.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bala M, Pratap K, Verma PK, Padwad Y, Singh B. Cytotoxic agents for KB and SiHa cells fromn-hexane fraction ofCissampelos pareiraand its chemical composition. Nat Prod Res 2014; 29:686-91. [DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2014.984183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Semwal DK, Semwal RB, Vermaak I, Viljoen A. From arrow poison to herbal medicine--the ethnobotanical, phytochemical and pharmacological significance of Cissampelos (Menispermaceae). JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2014; 155:1011-1028. [PMID: 24997389 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2014.06.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2014] [Revised: 05/22/2014] [Accepted: 06/24/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Cissampelos species have a rich history of traditional use, being used for both therapeutic and toxic properties. It is traditionally applied therapeutically in a diverse range of conditions and diseases including asthma, cough, fever, arthritis, obesity, dysentery, snakebite, jaundice and heart, blood pressure and skin-related problems. Conversely, it was traditionally included in preparations of curare applied as arrow poison during hunting to cause death of animals by asphyxiation. This review unites the ethnobotanical knowledge on Cissampelos with the phytochemistry and pharmacological activity which has been explored thus far. In addition, it identifies knowledge gaps and suggests further research opportunities. METHODS The available electronic literature on the genus Cissampelos was collected using database searches including Scopus, Google Scholar, Pubmed, Web of Science, etc. The searches were limited to peer-reviewed English journals with the exception of books and a few articles in foreign languages which were included. RESULTS The literature revealed that pharmacological activity including analgesic and antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, bronchodilator, immunomodulatory, memory-enhancing, antidepressant, neuroprotective, antimicrobial, antimalarial, antiparasitic, anti-ulcer, anticancer, anti-oxidant, cardiovascular, muscle-relaxant, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, antidiarrhoeal, antifertility, and antivenom activity have been confirmed in vitro and/or in vivo for various Cissampelos species. Cissampelos pareira L. and Cissampelos sympodialis Eichl. are the most explored species of this genus and the smallest number of studies have been conducted on Cissampelos laxiflora Moldenke and Cissampelos tenuipes Engl. Many alkaloids isolated from Cissampelos such as warifteine, methylwarifteine, berberine, hayatin and hayatidin showed promising anti-allergic, immunosuppressive, antidepressant, anticancer, vasodilatory and muscle-relaxant activities. CONCLUSION The plants of this genus are used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments. These plants are a rich source of bioactive bisbenzylisoquinoline and aporphine alkaloids together with other minor constituents. Although these plants are reputable and revered in various traditional medicine systems, many have not yet been screened chemically or pharmacologically and so there is a vast amount of research still to be conducted to validate their traditional use.
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- Deepak Kumar Semwal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretoria 0001, South Africa.
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Thavamani BS, Mathew M, Dhanabal SP. Anticancer activity of cissampelos pareira against dalton's lymphoma ascites bearing mice. Pharmacogn Mag 2014; 10:200-6. [PMID: 25210304 PMCID: PMC4159910 DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.137356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2013] [Revised: 01/05/2014] [Accepted: 07/24/2014] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cissampelos pareira (Menispermaceae) is used in folk Indian system of alternative medicine, for its analgesic, antipyretic, diuretic, antilithic, and emmenagogue properties. OBJECTIVE To evaluate Cissampelos pareira (C. pareira) for in vitro cytotoxicity and in vivo antitumor activity against Dalton's Lymphoma Ascites (DLA) cells in Swiss mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cissampelos pareira was successively extracted using different solvents. In vitro cytotoxicity was assessed by the MTT assay. An in vivo study was carried out in methanol extract. Twenty-four hours after intraperitoneal inoculation of the DLA cells in mice, the methanol extract of C. pariera (MECP) was administered at 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight for 14 consecutive days. On day 14, six mice were sacrificed and the rest were kept alive for assessment of increase in life-span. The antitumor effect was assessed by evaluating the packed cell volume, viable tumor cell count, increase in body weight, and increase in life-span. The hematological and serum biochemical parameters and anti-oxidant properties were assessed by estimating the superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and lipid peroxidation. RESULTS Methanol Extract of Cissampelos pariera (MECP) showed a potent cytotoxic activity, with an IC50 value of 95.5 μg/ml and a significant (P < 0.001) decrease in packed cell volume, viable cell count, and an increased lifespan (54 and 72%). The hematological and serum biochemical profiles were restored to normal levels in MECP-treated mice. The MECP-treated group significantly (P < 0.001) decreased SOD, lipid peroxidation, and CAT to normal. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that C. pariera exhibited significant in vitro and in vivo anti-tumor activities and that it was reasonably imputable to its increasing endogenous mechanism of antioxidant property.
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- B. Samuel Thavamani
- Department of Pharmacognosy, PSG College of Pharmacy, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, India
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- Malik Deenar College of Pharmacy, Kasargod, Kerala, India
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- Department of Phytopharmacy and Phytomedicine, JSS College of Pharmacy (JSS University, Mysore), Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
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Sayana SB, Khanwelkar CC, Nimmagadda VR, Chavan VR, BH R, S NK. Evalution of antiurolithic activity of alcoholic extract of roots of cissampelos pareira in albino rats. J Clin Diagn Res 2014; 8:HC01-4. [PMID: 25177580 PMCID: PMC4149086 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2014/9604.4528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2014] [Accepted: 05/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND In ayurvedic system of medicine a vast number of medicinal plants are reported to possess with antiurolithic activity. AIM To study the antiurolithic activity of alcoholic extract of roots of Cissampelos pareira (AERCP) in chemicals induced urolithiasis in albino rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Nine Groups of albino rats (n=6) were used to evaluate the antiurolithic activity of alcoholic extract of roots of C.Pareira. Group I received with rat chow diet, Group II with 2% Ammonium chloride (AC) and 0.75% Ethylene glycol (EG) Group III with EG plus AC and cystone (5 ml/kg), Groups IV, V, VI with low (100 mg/kg), medium (200 mg/kg), and high (400 mg/kg) doses of root extract, Groups VII, VIII, IX with EG plus AC and low (100 mg/kg), medium (200 mg/kg), and high (400 mg/kg) doses of root extract respectively for 10 days. Urolithiasis was induced by supplying drinking water mixed with 2% Ammonium chloride and 0.75% Ethylene glycol for 10 days. On 11th day three rats from each Group were kept in one metabolic cage and urine (pooled) collected for 24h was subjected for estimation of biochemical parameters like urinary calcium, uric acid and magnesium. Blood was collected on the same day and analysed for various parameters. Kidneys were observed for the histopathological changes. RESULTS The rats treated with alcoholic extract of roots of C. pareira at 03 different doses significantly (p≤ 0.05) reduced urinary calcium, uric acid and increased urinary magnesium levels, reduced serum calcium, creatinine and increased serum magnesium. Rats treated with 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg doses revealed less tissue damage and the cytology of the nephrotic tissue was almost similar to normal control Group I rats. CONCLUSION RESULTS showed that alcoholic extract of roots of C. pareira has exhibited a significant antiurolithic effect against urolithiasis in experimental rats.
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- Suresh Babu Sayana
- Ph.D Scholar, Department of Pharmacology, KIMS University, Karad, Maharashtra, India
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- Professor and HOD, Department of Pharmacology, KIMS University, Karad, Maharashtra, India
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- Professor and HOD, Department of Pharmacology, VL College of Pharmacy, Raichur, Karnataka, India
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- Professor and HOD, Department of Pharmacology, RIMS, Raichur, Karnataka, India
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- Professor and HOD, Department of Pathology, RIMS, Raichur, Karnataka, India
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- Tutor, Department of Biochemistry, RIMS, Raichur, Karnataka, India
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Sayana SB, Khanwelkar CC, Nimmagadda VR, Dasi JMB, Chavan VR, Kutani A, Kotagiri K. Evaluation of diuretic activity of alcoholic extract of roots of cissampelos pareira in albino rats. J Clin Diagn Res 2014; 8:HC01-4. [PMID: 24995192 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2014/8192.4350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2013] [Accepted: 04/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND In congestive heart failure, nephritis, toxemia of pregnancy, premenstrual tension and hypertension associated with oedema diuretic compounds are much helpful to relieve these conditions. AIMS To study the diuretic activity of alcoholic extract of roots of Cissampelos pareira by Lipschitz method in albino rats. METHODS AND MATERIAL Five groups of Albino rats were used to evaluate the diuretic activity of alcoholic extract of roots of Cissampelos pareira by using metabolic cages. The group I serves as normal control received vehicle (2% CMC in normal saline), group II with Furosemide (10 mg/Kg, p.o), Groups III, IV and V with low (100 mg/kg), medium (200 mg/kg), and high (400 mg/kg) doses of alcoholic extract of roots of Cissampelos pareira respectively. Immediately after the alcoholic extract of roots of Cissampelos pareira treatment all the rats were hydrated with saline (15 ml/kg, p.o) and 2 animals placed in each metabolic cage, kept at 21°C±0.5°C. No food and water was made available to animals for 5 hour. The total volume of urine collected with each metabolic cage was measured at the end of 5 hour. Various parameters like total urine volume and concentration of different ions i.e.; Sodium, Potassium , Chloride in the urine were measured. RESULTS In this model when compared to control group the alcoholic extract of roots of Cissampelos pareira treated groups at different dose levels (100,200 and 400 mg/kg) have noted with significant increase in the urine volume and also significantly enhanced the excretion of Sodium, Potassium and Chloride ions in urine. CONCLUSION RESULTS showed that single dose administration of standard Furosemide and alcoholic extract of roots of Cissampelos pareira significantly (p<0.05*, p<0.01(**), p<0.001***) increased the urine output along with an increase in elimination of Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride ions. Alcoholic extract of roots of Cissampelos pareira 400 mg/Kg produced a comparable diuretic activity with standard Furosemide.
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- Suresh Babu Sayana
- Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Pharmacology, KIMS University , Karad, Maharashtra, India
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- Professor & HOD, Department of Pharmacology, KIMS University , Karad, Maharashtra, India
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- Professor & HOD, Department of Pharmacology, VL College of Pharmacy , Raichur, Karnataka, India
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- Professor & HOD, Department of Pharmacology, RIMS , Raichur, Karnataka, India
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Bojjam Narasimhulu College of Pharmacy , Vinay Nagar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Drug Safety Associate, Quintiles Technologies India Private Limited , Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Assessment of antidiabetic potential of Cissampelos pareira leaf extract in streptozotocin–nicotinamide induced diabetic mice. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jopr.2013.06.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Tran TT, Hinds LA. Fertility control of rodent pests: a review of the inhibitory effects of plant extracts on ovarian function. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2013; 69:342-354. [PMID: 22753347 DOI: 10.1002/ps.3354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2011] [Revised: 03/28/2012] [Accepted: 04/26/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Plant extracts can inhibit fertility by adversely affecting, directly or indirectly, reproductive processes ranging from gonadal function and development to gestation. This review focuses on plant extracts that disrupt ovarian function in rodents. RESULTS Extracts from at least 40 plant species exert some of their disruptive reproductive effects at the ovarian level. Of those, 13 plants induce a reduction in the number and type of ovarian follicles and also cause disruption to the oestrous cycle. Their effects are short term and reversible once treatment ceases. CONCLUSIONS Protection of plant extracts to prevent their degradation before uptake in the gastrointestinal tract could enhance short-term efficacy but would not enhance the longevity of their effects. Identification and further testing of the specific chemicals responsible for reproductive effects would be beneficial. The adoption of a standard protocol for treatment and assessment of the inhibitory effects of potential control agents on reproductive function in rodents is essential. Treatment with higher concentrations of extracts in conjunction with other extracts or with other chemosterilants could have potential complementary effects and lead to more rapid and permanent changes in ovarian function. An orally delivered agent(s) that causes major depletion of all follicle types, and particularly of non-regenerating primordial follicles, could be an ideal fertility control product and serve as an additional tool for population control of pest rodents.
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ElMazoudy RH, Attia AA. Efficacy ofGinkgo bilobaon Vaginal Estrous and Ovarian Histological Alterations for Evaluating Anti-Implantation and Abortifacient Potentials in Albino Female Mice. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 95:444-59. [DOI: 10.1002/bdrb.21032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2012] [Accepted: 11/02/2012] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Reda H. ElMazoudy
- Zoology Department; Faculty of Science; Alexandria University; Alexandria; Egypt
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- Zoology Department; Faculty of Science; Alexandria University; Alexandria; Egypt
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Ahmed AAE, Marki A, Gaspar R, Vasas A, Mudawi MME, Jójárt B, Minorics R, Hohmann J, Falkay G. In silico and in vitro pharmacological investigations of a natural alkaloid. Med Chem Res 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/s00044-011-9946-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Effect of plumbagin free alcohol extract of Plumbago zeylanica Linn. root on reproductive system of female Wistar rats. ASIAN PAC J TROP MED 2011; 4:978-84. [DOI: 10.1016/s1995-7645(11)60230-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2011] [Revised: 09/15/2011] [Accepted: 11/15/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Ahmed AAE, Marki A, Gaspar R, Vasas A, Mudawi MME, Verli J, Jójárt B, Hohmann J, Falkay G. β(2)-Adrenergic activity of 6-methoxykaempferol-3-O-glucoside on rat uterus: in vitro and in silico studies. Eur J Pharmacol 2011; 667:348-54. [PMID: 21663739 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2011.05.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2010] [Revised: 05/12/2011] [Accepted: 05/22/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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6-Methoxykaempferol-3-O-glucoside (6-MKG) was isolated from a Sudanese herb (El-hazha). The pharmacological effects of 6-MKG were tested on isolated non-pregnant or late-pregnant rat uteri in vitro, whilst docking studies were carried out modelling of the binding of 6-MKG to the rat β(2)-adrenoceptor in silico. In vitro studies revealed that 6-MKG was able to relax both the non-pregnant and the late-pregnant uterine contractility with 50% of the E(max) of terbutaline, whilst the EC(50) for 6-MKG was at least half than that of terbutaline. The β(2)-adrenoceptors antagonist 3-(isopropylamino)-1-[(7-methyl-4-indanyl)oxy]butan-2-ol(ICI118,551) competitively antagonised the relaxing effect of 6-MKG. Radioligand binding and cAMP studies confirmed the β(2)-adrenoceptors agonistic property of the compound. In in silico docking studies, 6-MKG bound to rat β(2)-adrenoceptors with low ∆G(bind) value (-11.53±0.06 kcal/mol) and it interacted with four residues of the active site (Asp(113), Asn(312), Cys(191)and Tyr(316)). It is concluded that 6-MKG exerts weak β(2)-adrenoceptor agonistic activity and can be considered a natural compound with potential therapeutic significance in the field of premature pregnant uterine contractions and asthmatic problems.
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- Aimun A E Ahmed
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, H-6720 Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, Hungary
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Watcho P, Ngadjui E, Alango Nkeng-Efouet P, Benoît Nguelefack T, Kamanyi A. Evaluation of In Vitro Uterotonic Activities of Fruit Extracts of Ficus asperifolia in Rats. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2011; 2011:783413. [PMID: 21799694 PMCID: PMC3137561 DOI: 10.1093/ecam/nep221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2009] [Accepted: 12/01/2009] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to determine the uterotonic activities of Ficus asperifolia and investigate its mechanism. The effects of aqueous and methanol extracts of the dried fruits of F. asperifolia (0.05–1.60 mg mL−1) were evaluated on estrogenized isolated rat uterus in the presence and absence of atropine (1.73–55.27 nM), pyrilamine maleate (1.25 × 10−3 to 40 × 10−3 M), indomethacin (0.06 × 10−5 to 2.00 × 10−5 M) or hexamethonium (0.66 × 10−4 to 21.43 × 10−4 M). Aqueous (EC50, 0.36 mg mL−1) and methanol (EC50, 0.22 mg mL−1) extracts as well as oxytocin (EC50, 0.02 nM), acetylcholine (EC50, 7.87 nM) and histamine (EC50, 0.76 nM) evoked concentration-dependent contractions of the uterus. Atropine, pyrilamine maleate and indomethacin concentration dependently blocked the response of the uterus to acetylcholine (IC50, 4.82 nM), histamine (IC50, 2.49 nM) and oxytocin (IC50, 0.07 nM), respectively, and to aqueous extract. Hexamethonium produced graded decreases in oxytocin-induced uterine contractions (IC50, 0.37 μM), but did not prevent the contractile effects of the aqueous extract (IC50, 9.88 μM). These results suggest that F. asperifolia-induced uterotonic effect is related to the release of prostaglandins and contraction of the myometrial cells through muscarinic, oxytocic and H1 histamine receptors. These data further give added value to the ethnic use of F. asperifolia for its abortificient and contraceptive properties.
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- Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology Laboratory, Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Po Box 377 Dschang, Cameroon
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Abbasi AM, Khan MA, Ahmad M, Zafar M, Jahan S, Sultana S. Ethnopharmacological application of medicinal plants to cure skin diseases and in folk cosmetics among the tribal communities of North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2010; 128:322-35. [PMID: 20138210 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2010.01.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2009] [Revised: 01/23/2010] [Accepted: 01/27/2010] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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AIM OF THE STUDY The present investigation is an attempt to find out ethnopharmacological application of medicinal plants to cure skin diseases and in folk cosmetics. METHOD We interviewed respondents in 30 remote sites of North-West Frontier Province by a structured interview form in the local language and respondents were queried for the type of herbal cure known to him. RESULTS A total of 66 plant species belonging to 45 families have been recorded. Seventy-five medications for 15 skin diseases and cosmetics were documented. The mode of application was topical as well as oral administration. Water, milk, ghee, oil, eggs, sulphur and butter are used during administration of herbal remedies. About 15 plant species are known for their use to cure multiple skin diseases. Among these Berberis lyceum, Bergenia ciliata, Melia azedarach, Otostegia limbata, Phyla nodiflora, Prunus persica and Zingiber officinale constitutes major plants. The herbal cosmetics products range from face freshness, removal of ugly spots, hair care, and colouring of palm, feet, gums, and teeth. CONCLUSION Most of the reported species are wild and rare; this demands an urgent attention to conserve such vital resources so as to optimize their use in the primary health care system. Since most of the skin diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi in this context, phytochemical screening for active constituents, biological activities and clinical studies is of global importance.
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Ganguly M, Devi N, Mahanta R, Borthakur MK. Effect of Mimosa pudica root extract on vaginal estrous and serum hormones for screening of antifertility activity in albino mice. Contraception 2007; 76:482-5. [PMID: 18061708 DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2007.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2007] [Revised: 08/28/2007] [Accepted: 08/30/2007] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Several plants are traditionally used as birth control agents by the rural people in India. Mimosa pudica is one of the folk medicinal plants commonly used as antifertility agent in some places in India. The present work was carried out to evaluate the claimed antifertility effect of the plant by carrying out pharmacological studies with the root extract of the plant. STUDY DESIGN Air-dried roots of M. pudica were extracted using methanol. Dried methanol extract of the root was administered orally to Swiss albino mice for 21 consecutive days. Estrous cycle, reproductive hormones (LH, FSH, prolactin, estradiol and progesterone) and number of litters produced were studied in both control and extract-administered groups by using standard methods. Phytochemical studies of the methanolic root extract were carried out using qualitative and thin-layer chromatography methods. RESULTS M. pudica root extract, when administered orally at a dose of 300 mg/kg body weight/day, prolonged the length of the estrous cycle with significant increase in the duration of the diestrous phase and reduced the number of litters in albino mice. The number of litters was increased in the posttreatment period. The analysis of the principal hormones (LH, FSH, prolactin, estradiol and progesterone) involved in the regulation of the estrous cycle showed that the root extract altered gonadotropin release and estradiol secretion. CONCLUSIONS The root extract of M. pudica has antifertility effect as it prolongs the estrous cycle and disturbs the secretion of gonadotropin hormones in albino mice. The decrease in FSH level in the proestrus and estrus stages in the extract-administered group compared with those of control animals indicates the disturbance of estrous cycle and ovulation through suppression of FSH.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mausumi Ganguly
- Department of Chemistry, Cotton College, Guwahati-781001, Assam, India.
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