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Tewari D, Gupta P, Bawari S, Sah AN, Barreca D, Khayatkashani M, Khayat Kashani HR. Himalayan Ficus palmata L. Fruit Extract Showed In Vivo Central and Peripheral Analgesic Activity Involving COX-2 and Mu Opioid Receptors. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 10:1685. [PMID: 34451731 PMCID: PMC8398767 DOI: 10.3390/plants10081685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Analgesic drugs like morphine and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs exhibit several harmful effects. Here, we show for the first time the analgesic activity of Ficus palmata L. fruit extract (FPFE) on different analgesic rat models along with the in silico studies of some of the main phytochemicals of this plant. We performed in vivo pain models, along with in silico docking studies against the active site of COX-2 protein and mu-opioid receptors. A significant (p < 0.05) analgesic effect of FPFE was observed, and it was found that rutin has good pose and score as compared to diclofenac and morphinan antagonist (X-ligand), and psoralen has binding affinity almost equal to diclofenac, but a lower binding affinity as compared to rutin. The results proved that F. palmata fruits have the potential to ameliorate painful conditions.
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- Devesh Tewari
- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Technology, Bhimtal Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital 263136, India; (S.B.); (A.N.S.)
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- Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University, Ganpat Vidyanagar, Mehsana 384012, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Technology, Bhimtal Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital 263136, India; (S.B.); (A.N.S.)
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Sharda University, Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida 201310, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Technology, Bhimtal Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital 263136, India; (S.B.); (A.N.S.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy;
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- School of Iranian Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14155-6559, Iran;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1617763141, Iran
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Feng JH, Kim HY, Sim SM, Zuo GL, Jung JS, Hwang SH, Kwak YG, Kim MJ, Jo JH, Kim SC, Lim SS, Suh HW. The Anti-Inflammatory and the Antinociceptive Effects of Mixed Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb. and Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge Extract. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10061234. [PMID: 34204404 PMCID: PMC8234973 DOI: 10.3390/plants10061234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint. Previously, we reported that the mixture extract (ME) from Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb. (AP) and Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge (SM) could ameliorate gout arthritis. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the potential anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects of ME and characterize the mechanism. We compared the anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects of a positive control, Perna canaliculus powder (PC). The results showed that one-off and one-week treatment of ME reduced the pain threshold in a dose-dependent manner (from 10 to 100 mg/kg) in the mono-iodoacetate (MIA)-induced osteoarthritis (OA) model. ME also reduced the plasma TNF-α, IL-6, and CRP levels. In LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells, ME inhibited the release of NO, PGE2, LTB4, and IL-6, increased the phosphorylation of PPAR-γ protein, and downregulated TNF-α and MAPKs proteins expression in a concentration-dependent (from 1 to 100 µg/mL) manner. Furthermore, ME ameliorated the progression of ear edema in mice. In most of the experiments, ME-induced effects were almost equal to, or were higher than, PC-induced effects. Conclusions: The data presented here suggest that ME shows anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities, indicating ME may be a potential therapeutic for arthritis treatment.
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- Jing-Hui Feng
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon 24252, Gangwon-do, Korea; (J.-H.F.); (S.-M.S.)
- Institute of Natural Medicine, College of Medicine, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon 24252, Gangwon-do, Korea;
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Natural Science, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon 24252, Gangwon-do, Korea; (H.-Y.K.); (G.-L.Z.); (S.-H.H.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon 24252, Gangwon-do, Korea; (J.-H.F.); (S.-M.S.)
- Institute of Natural Medicine, College of Medicine, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon 24252, Gangwon-do, Korea;
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Natural Science, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon 24252, Gangwon-do, Korea; (H.-Y.K.); (G.-L.Z.); (S.-H.H.)
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- Institute of Natural Medicine, College of Medicine, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon 24252, Gangwon-do, Korea;
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Natural Science, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon 24252, Gangwon-do, Korea; (H.-Y.K.); (G.-L.Z.); (S.-H.H.)
- R&D Center, Huons Co., Ltd., 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Ansan 15588, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Research Institute, Huons Nature, Geumsan 32742, Choong-cheong Nam-do, Korea; (Y.-G.K.); (M.-J.K.); (J.-H.J.)
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- Research Institute, Huons Nature, Geumsan 32742, Choong-cheong Nam-do, Korea; (Y.-G.K.); (M.-J.K.); (J.-H.J.)
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- Research Institute, Huons Nature, Geumsan 32742, Choong-cheong Nam-do, Korea; (Y.-G.K.); (M.-J.K.); (J.-H.J.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon 24252, Gangwon-do, Korea;
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Natural Science, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon 24252, Gangwon-do, Korea; (H.-Y.K.); (G.-L.Z.); (S.-H.H.)
- Correspondence: (S.-S.L.); (H.-W.S.); Tel.: +82-33-248-2133 (S.-S.L.); +82-33-248-2614 (H.-W.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon 24252, Gangwon-do, Korea; (J.-H.F.); (S.-M.S.)
- Institute of Natural Medicine, College of Medicine, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon 24252, Gangwon-do, Korea;
- Correspondence: (S.-S.L.); (H.-W.S.); Tel.: +82-33-248-2133 (S.-S.L.); +82-33-248-2614 (H.-W.S.)
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Sachithanandam V, Lalitha P, Parthiban A, Mageswaran T, Manmadhan K, Sridhar R. A Review on Antidiabetic Properties of Indian Mangrove Plants with Reference to Island Ecosystem. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2019; 2019:4305148. [PMID: 31885647 PMCID: PMC6915161 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4305148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Revised: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Mangrove ecosystem has many potential species that are traditionally used by the coastal communities for their traditional cure for health ailments as evidenced by their extensive uses to treat hepatic disorders, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, anti-inflammation, anticancer, and skin diseases, etc. In recent times, the diabetes mellitus (DM), a serious physiological disorder all over the world, occur due to the relative or complete deficiency of insulin in the body, characterized by an abnormally high blood glucose level. India has a rich traditional knowledge on plant-based drug formulations that are protective and curative for many health ailments. In this context, we aimed to compile the works done on the antidiabetic activities of mangrove species from Indian coastal regions especially on Andaman and Nicobar Islands as well as some recent works reported from other countries. A total of 126 published articles and 31 mangrove species related pieces of information were gathered with reference to antidiabetic properties of mangroves. This review summarizes the chemical structures, molecular formula, molecular weight, and their biological activities with an aspiration that it might be helpful for the future bioprospecting industries who are interested in develop the natural drugs for DM.
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- V. Sachithanandam
- Integrated Island Management Unit, Futuristic Research Division, National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600025, India
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- Integrated Island Management Unit, Futuristic Research Division, National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600025, India
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- Integrated Island Management Unit, Futuristic Research Division, National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600025, India
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- Integrated Island Management Unit, Futuristic Research Division, National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600025, India
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- Integrated Island Management Unit, Futuristic Research Division, National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600025, India
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- Integrated Island Management Unit, Futuristic Research Division, National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600025, India
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Sałaga M, Fichna J, Socała K, Nieoczym D, Pieróg M, Zielińska M, Kowalczuk A, Wlaź P. Neuropharmacological characterization of the oneirogenic Mexican plant Calea zacatechichi aqueous extract in mice. Metab Brain Dis 2016; 31:631-41. [PMID: 26821073 PMCID: PMC4863909 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-016-9794-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2015] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This study evaluates the neuropharmacological effects of the aqueous extract of the Mexican plant Calea zacatechichi Schltdl., which is commonly used in folk medicine to treat cough, asthma, and gastrointestinal disorders. Moreover, it has been used for centuries in traditional rituals based on divination and is thought to possess hallucinogenic activity. To test the neuropharmacological effects of the aqueous extract of C. zacatechichi we used mouse models of convulsions, an elevated plus-maze test and measured locomotor activity. We also evaluated the effect of the extract on antidepressant-like behavior in forced swim test, as well as on muscular strength in a grip test. Moreover the antinociceptive action of the extract was evaluated in the hot-plate and writhing tests. The chemical composition of the extract was evaluated using LC-MS techniques. The aqueous extract of C. zacatechichi did not affect any of the parameters measured in seizure models. It had also no influence on anxiety, exploratory behavior and muscular strength in the applied doses. On the other hand, the extract exhibited antinociceptive effect in the mouse model of abdominal pain. Chemical characterization of the extract showed the presence of chlorogenic acid, acacetin, and germacranolides. Based on this report we suggest that aqueous extract of C. zacatechichi has insignificant neuropharmacological effects in vivo and reduces abdominal pain perception. Our results, together with previous studies showing beneficial effects of the extracts obtained from C. zacatechichi suggest that these preparations may be used to treat medical conditions.
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- Maciej Sałaga
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Łódź, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Łódź, Poland
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- Department of Animal Physiology, Institute of Biology and Biochemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, PL, Poland
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- Department of Animal Physiology, Institute of Biology and Biochemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, PL, Poland
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- Department of Animal Physiology, Institute of Biology and Biochemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, PL, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Łódź, Poland
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- Department of Animal Physiology, Institute of Biology and Biochemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, PL, Poland.
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The contemporary scientific community has presently recognized flavonoids to be a unique class of therapeutic molecules due to their diverse therapeutic properties. Of these, rutin, also known as vitamin P or rutoside, has been explored for a number of pharmacological effects. Tea leaves, apples, and many more possess rutin as one of the active constituents. Today, rutin has been observed for its nutraceutical effect. The present review highlights current information and health-promoting effects of rutin. Along with this, safety pharmacology issues and SAR of the same have also been discussed.
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