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Devi K, Bali A, Bhatia P, Singh N, Jaggi AS. Exploring the ameliorative potential of Bacopa monnieri in acetic acid induced ulcerative colitis in mice. Nat Prod Res 2024; 38:2105-2110. [PMID: 37427984 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2233047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of Bacopa monnieri in acetic-acid-induced ulcerative colitis in mice. Acetic acid (3%v/v, in 0.9% saline) was infused intrarectally to induce ulceration in mice. Administration of acetic acid resulted in severe inflammation of the colon along with an increase in the myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity assessed on 7th day. Treatment with Bacopa monnieri extract (20 mg/kg and 40 mg/kg, p.o) and saponin-rich fraction (5 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg; p.o) for 7 days i.e. 2 days before and 5 days after acetic acid infusion, significantly attenuated the colonic inflammation in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, it also reduced the MPO levels and the disease activity score as compared to the control group. It may be concluded that Bacopa monnieri has the potential for ameliorating acetic-acid-induced colitis and its saponin-rich fraction may be responsible for this effect.
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- Karam Devi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Central University of Punjab Bathinda, Bathinda, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala, India
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Yang Y, Huang S, Liao Y, Wu X, Zhang C, Wang X, Yang Z. Hippuric acid alleviates dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis via suppressing inflammatory activity and modulating gut microbiota. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024; 710:149879. [PMID: 38579536 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.149879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with metabolic disorder and gut dysbiosis. Decreased abundance of hippuric acid (HA) was found in patients with IBD. HA, metabolized directly from benzoic acid in the intestine and indirectly from polyphenols, serves as a marker of polyphenol catabolism. While polyphenols and benzoic acid have been shown to alleviate intestinal inflammation, the role of HA in this context remains unknown. Herein, we investigated the effects and mechanism of HA on DSS-induced colitis mice. The results revealed that HA alleviated clinical activity and intestinal barrier damage, decreased pro-inflammatory cytokine production. Metagenomic sequencing suggested that HA treatment restored the gut microbiota, including an increase in beneficial gut bacteria such as Adlercreutzia, Eubacterium, Schaedlerella and Bifidobacterium_pseudolongum. Furthermore, we identified 113 candidate genes associated with IBD that are potentially under HA regulation through network pharmacological analyses. 10 hub genes including ALB, IL-6, HSP90AA1, and others were identified using PPI analysis and validated using molecular docking and mRNA expression analysis. Additionally, KEGG analysis suggested that the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), NF-κB signaling and Rap1 signaling pathways were important pathways in the response of HA to colitis. Thus, HA may provide novel biotherapy options for IBD.
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- Yan Yang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Non-Resolving Inflammation and Cancer, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Non-Resolving Inflammation and Cancer, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changde, 415000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Non-Resolving Inflammation and Cancer, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhuzhou Central Hospital, Zhuzhou, 412001, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Non-Resolving Inflammation and Cancer, Changsha, 410008, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Non-Resolving Inflammation and Cancer, Changsha, 410008, China.
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Akintoye OO, Ajibare AJ, Folawiyo MA, Jimoh-Abdulghaffaar HO, Asuku A, Owolabi GA, Babalola KT. Zinc supplement reverses short-term memory deficit in sodium benzoate-induced neurotoxicity in male Wistar rats by enhancing anti-oxidative capacity via Nrf 2 up-regulation. Behav Brain Res 2023; 437:114163. [PMID: 36265761 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2022.114163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Sodium benzoate (SB) is a commonly-used food preservative, with a controversial report to its neurological benefit and toxicity. Zinc (Zn) is a trace element that plays a crucial role in memory, inflammation and oxidative stress. This study was to investigate the effect of SB on rat cognition and memory and the possible modulatory effect of Zn supplement. Twenty four male Wistar rats were divided into four groups of six animals each. Animals in groups 1-4 were treated with normal saline 1 ml/kg, SB 200 mg/kg, zinc sulphate 10 ml/kg and SB 200 mg/kg + zinc sulphate 10 ml/kg/day daily respectively for three weeks. After treatment, the animals were subjected to different behavioural tests, and then sacrificed. Their blood samples were collected for catalase(CAT), superoxide dismutase(SOD) and interleukin-1B(IL-1B) assay. Brain samples were also collected for nuclear factor-erythroid-related factor 2(Nrf2), and acetylcholinesterase (AchE) mRNA gene expression. The serum levels of CAT and SOD were (p < 0.0001; p < 0.0001) reduced in the SB only-treated group compared to the other groups. Nrf2 gene expression was totally shut down in the SB only-treated group but, up-regulated in the Zn-treated groups (p < 0.0001). The serum level of IL-1B was higher in the SB only-treated group compared to the other groups. SB-treated group spent longer time in the close arm (p = <0.0001), shorter time in the open arm (p = <0.0001) and had higher anxiety index (p = 0.0045) than the Zn-treated groups. Conclusively, Zinc improves memory deficit, has anxiolytic, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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- O O Akintoye
- Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Ekiti State University, Nigeria.
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Ekiti State University, Nigeria
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Ekiti State University, Nigeria
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Science, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Bioresources Development Centre, National Biotechnology Development Agrncy, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Ekiti State University, Nigeria
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Leadcity University, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Suljević D, Mitrašinović-Brulić M, Dervišević A, Fočak M. Protective role of the dandelion extract against the blood-liver axis, cell membranes, and anemia disorder in sodium benzoate-exposed rats. Cell Biochem Funct 2022; 40:946-958. [PMID: 36210509 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Sodium benzoate (SB) as an additive in various food products prevents the growth of microbes. Although SB is considered safe, many studies have reported adverse effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of dandelion extract on cell damage and hematological and biochemical disorders induced by SB in male albino rats. Different doses of SB (200 and 600 mg/kg) and ethanolic dandelion root extract (D) (40 mg/kg) were used in a 2-week treatment of rats. Rat mortality and a higher frequency of behavioral alterations such as apathy, anxiety, and aggression have been reported at a higher dose of SB. Changes in urine pH, proteinuria, nitrituria, and bilirubinemia caused by SB were regulated by adding dandelion extract. Analysis of specific serum and urine parameters, as well as microscopic analysis of hepatocytes, showed liver and kidney failure. Anemia associated with hemolytic disorder due to erythrocyte impaired the presence of acanthocytes, and decreased values of erythrocyte blood count, hemoglobin concentration, average red blood cell size, hemoglobin amount per red blood cell, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration were caused by SB treatment. As a dietary supplement, dandelion extract can be useful in the prevention of SB-induced liver and kidney injury, and also a remedy against induced anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, hyperproteinemia, hyperglycemia, and reduction of inflammatory responses.
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- Damir Suljević
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Human Physiology, Medical Faculty, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Sodium Benzoate—Harmfulness and Potential Use in Therapies for Disorders Related to the Nervous System: A Review. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14071497. [PMID: 35406109 PMCID: PMC9003278 DOI: 10.3390/nu14071497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Currently, due to the large number of reports regarding the harmfulness of food additives, more and more consumers follow the so-called “clean label” trend, i.e., prefer and choose the least-processed food products. One of the compounds known as a preservative with a high safety profile is sodium benzoate. While some studies show that it can be used to treat conditions such as depression, pain, schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases, others report its harmfulness. For example, it was found to cause mutagenic effects, generate oxidative stress, disrupt hormones, and reduce fertility. Due to such disparate results, the purpose of this study is to comprehensively discuss the safety profile of sodium benzoate and its potential use in neurodegenerative diseases, especially in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, major depressive disorder (MDD), and pain relief.
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The rationale for using Periplaneta americana as a monarch drug of TCM in the treatment of damp-heat ulcerative colitis. INFORMATICS IN MEDICINE UNLOCKED 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.imu.2021.100746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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