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2. Chemical characterization and evaluation of the nephroprotective potential of Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana (Decne) Rehder and Periploca hydaspidis Falc crude extract in CCl4-induced Male Sprague-Dawley Rats.
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Ali, Saima, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Iqbal, Javed, Shah, Sayed Afzal, Abbasi, Banzeer Ahsan, Yaseen, Tabassum, Batool, Riffat, Ali, Iftikhar, Hussain, Muhammad Delwar, and Kazi, Mohsin
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Biochemical, antioxidant, serum, and urine profiles together with physical examination can deliver important information regarding animal health status, and are vital in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. CCl 4 , a potent nephrotoxin, was used for causing toxicity in rat kidneys. The present study aimed at exploring the nephroprotective potential of P. jacquemontiana leaves methanol extract (PJM) and P. hydaspidis whole-plant methanol extract (PHM) on kidney cells of male rats after oxidative stress and DNA damage was instigated by CCl 4. Various parameters including enzymatic levels, serum profiles, urine profiles, genotoxicity, and histological studies were conducted. In renal samples of rats treated with CCl 4 , the antioxidant enzymes (POD, SOD, CAT), PH level, protein level, and glutathione contents were significantly (p < 0.05) declined whereas renal biochemicals (H 2 O 2 , TBARS, and nitrite), specific gravity, level of urea, urobilinogen, serum BUN and creatinine were markedly (p < 0.05) increased relative to control group. Co-administration of PJM and PHM with CCl 4 displayed protective ability against CCl 4 intoxication by restoring activities of antioxidant enzymes, urine profile, biochemical parameters, and serum profile in rats. CCl 4 also induced prominent DNA damages and glomerular atrophy with abnormal appearance of glomerulus and Bowman's capsule. These damages results in impaired corticular sections, edema in Bowman's capsule, accumulation of necrotic cells, dilation of convoluted tubules, and narrowing of space between Bowman's capsule, which were successfully ameliorated after co-administration of PJM and PHM fractions in a dose-dependent manner (200 and 400 mg/kg b.w.). The results obtained suggest the therapeutic role of PJM and PHM in oxidative-stress related disorders of kidney and may be helpful in kidney trauma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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3. In vitro antimicrobial and cytotoxic manifestations of Dicliptera roxburghiana.
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Ahmad, Bushra, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Shah, Naseer Ali, and Khan, Rahmat Ali
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Emerging resistance in microorganisms is a growing threat to human beings due to its role in pathological manifestations in different infectious diseases. This study was designed to investigate the antimicrobial and cytotoxic potential of methanol extract of Dicliptera roxburghiana and all its derived fractions. Antibacterial (against six bacterial strains) and antifungal (against four fungal strains) activities were investigated by agar well diffusion method and agar slants method, respectively. Cytotoxicity assay was carried out by using Brine shrimps eggs. In antibacterial evaluation, MIC values and zone of inhibition were measured and were found very effective for DRME, DRHF, DRCF and DREF while these were moderate for DRBF and DRAF. For antifungal assay, DRME and DRHF were potently active and showed more than 70% fungal growth inhibition where as DRCF and DRBF were also displaying appreciable inhibition. Cytotoxic measurements were very good for DRME, DRHF and DRAF with LD50 values 215, 199 and 392µg/ml respectively. These results confirmed antimicrobial and cytotoxic potential of the plant and all its derived fractions. Hence it can be concluded that plant contain some important compounds that can be used as antimicrobial source for the treatment of different infectious disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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4. Characterization and phytochemical constituents of Periploca hydaspidis Falc crude extract and its anticancer activities.
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Ali, Saima, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Batool, Riffat, Shah, Sayed Afzal, Iqbal, Javed, Abbasi, Banzeer Ahsan, Yaseen, Tabassum, Zahra, Nida, Aldhahrani, Adil, and Althobaiti, Fayez
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The current study aims to investigate the anticancer potential of Periploca hydaspidis extracts against HCCLM3 and MDA-MB 231 cell lines with invasive properties and to identify molecular targets underlying its action mechanism. Cytotoxic screening of plant extracts was done via MTT assay against liver and breast cancer cell lines and GC/MS of the best cytotoxic fraction was performed to identify its chemical composition. Flow cytometry detected apoptosis and cell-cycle changes after drug treatment. The specified cells were studied for migration and invasion potential along with performing western blot analysis of proteins involved in apoptosis, cell-cycle, metastasis, and MAPK (Mitogen-activated protein kinase) cell-signaling pathway. The results revealed the crude methanol (PHM) fraction of P. hydaspidis shown dose and time dependent cell-proliferative inhibition response. GC/MS analysis detected 54 compounds of which fatty acids (29.8%), benzenoids (15.7%), and esters (14.3%) constituted the bulk. The inhibitory effect against cancer cells was linked with cell-cycle arrest at G0/G1 phase, induction of apoptosis, reduced migration and invasion capabilities post treatment. PHM induced apoptosis via downregulation of anti-apoptotic (survivin, B-cell lymphoma Extra-large; BCL-XL, X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein; XIAP, Myelocytomatosis; C-myc), metastatic (Matrix metallopeptidases 9/2; MMP9/2), and cell-cycle regulatory (cyclin D1 and E) proteins, whereas upregulation of pro-apoptotic proteins (Bcl-2 homologous antagonist/killer; BAK, Bcl-2-Associate X protein; BAX, cleaved caspases; 3,7,8,9, and PARP) and activation of MAPK (Jun amino-terminal kinase; JNK and P38) pathway. P38 was needed for PHM-induced apoptosis, where the inhibition of P38 by pharmacological inhibitor (SB239063) diminished the apoptotic effects. Overall, our results conclude that PHM can inhibit cell-proliferation and induce apoptotic effects by activation of P38 MAPK cell-signaling pathway. This suggests the methanol fraction of P. hydaspidis (PHM) to have anticancer compounds, potentially useful for treating liver and breast cancer. In future, one-step advance studies of PHM regarding its role in metastatic inhibition, immune response modulation for reducing tumor, and inducing apoptosis in suitable animal models would be an interesting and promising research area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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5. Chemical composition and pharmacological bio-efficacy of Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana (Decne) Rehder for anticancer activity.
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Ali, Saima, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Iqbal, Javed, Batool, Riffat, Naz, Irum, Yaseen, Tabassum, Abbasi, Banzeer Ahsan, Nasir, Jamal Abdul, and El-Serehy, Hamed A.
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Consistent STAT3 (Single transducer and activator of transcription 3) activation is observed in many tumors and promotes malignant cell transformation. In the present investigation, we evaluated the anticancer effects of Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana methanol fraction (PJM) on STAT3 inhibition in HCCLM3 and MDA-MB 231 cells. PJM suppressed the activation of upstream kinases i.e. JAK-1/2 (Janus kinase-1/2), and c-Src (Proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase c-Src), and upregulated the expression levels of PIAS-1/3 (Protein Inhibitor of Activated STATs-1/3), SHP-1/2 (Src-homology region 2 domain-containing phosphatase-1/2), and PTP-1β (Protein tyrosine phosphatase 1 β) which negatively regulate STAT3 signaling pathway. PJM also decreased the levels of protein products conferring to various oncogenes, which in turn repressed the proliferation, migration, invasion, and induced apoptosis in cancer cell lines. The growth inhibitory effects of PJM on cell-cycle and metastasis were correlated with decreased expression levels of CyclinD1, CyclinE, MMP-2 (Matrix metalloproteinases-2), and MMP-9 (Matrix metalloproteinases-9). Induction of apoptosis was indicated by the cleavage and subsequent activation of Caspases (Cysteine-dependent Aspartate-directed Proteases) i.e. caspase-3, 7, 8, 9, and PARP (Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase) as well as through the down-regulation of anti-apoptotic proteins. These apoptotic effects of PJM were preceded by inhibition of STAT3 cell-signaling pathway. STAT3 was needed for PJM-induced apoptosis, and inhibition of STAT3 via pharmacological inhibitor (Stattic; SC-203282) abolished the apoptotic effects. Conclusively, our results demonstrate the capability of PJM to inhibit cancer cell-proliferation and induce apoptosis by suppressing STAT3 via upregulation of STAT3 inhibitors and pro-apoptotic proteins whereas the down-regulation of upstream kinases and anti-apoptotic protein expression. In future, one-step advance studies of PHM regarding its role in metastatic inhibition, immune response modulation for reducing tumor, and inducing apoptosis in suitable animal models would be an interesting and promising research area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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6. Antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of compounds isolated from Carissa opaca.
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Ahmad, Bushra, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Jamil, Arshad, Ahmad, Muhammad Zulfiqar, Pervez, Sidra, Claridge, Timothy D.W., Odell, Barbara, and McCullagh, James S.O.
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ASPERGILLUS ,BIOACTIVE compounds ,URSOLIC acid ,ASPERGILLUS flavus ,NARINGIN ,ASPERGILLUS fumigatus - Abstract
Carissa opaca Stapf ex Haines is an edible fruit plant (Apocynaceae) traditionally used for the treatment of asthma, fever, diarrhea, hepatitis and cardiac problems. Five compounds named Naringin, Prunin, Ursolic acid, Uvaol and Procrim a, were isolated from C. opaca and tested for their antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Antioxidant activity was performed against various radicals i.e. DPPH, ABTS, – O 2 , – OH and non-radical e.g. H 2 O 2. Naringin, Prunin and Ursolic acid were highly active against these radicals with significant IC 50 values. All compounds were tested for their antibacterial activity against various Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains. All compounds were displaying MIC values in promising ranges. Antifungal activity was also determined using various fungal strains e.g. Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigatus and Fusarium solani. Naringin and Ursolic acid expressed significant inhibition of growth all fungal strains. It is concluded that these biologically active compounds isolated from edible plant C. opaca can be used against various free radical and infectious diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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7. Antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of compounds isolated from Carissa opaca
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Ahmad, Bushra, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Jamil, Arshad, Ahmad, Muhammad Zulfiqar, Pervez, Sidra, Claridge, Timothy D.W., Odell, Barbara, and McCullagh, James S.O.
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Carissa opacaStapf ex Haines is an edible fruit plant (Apocynaceae) traditionally used for the treatment of asthma, fever, diarrhea, hepatitis and cardiac problems. Five compounds named Naringin, Prunin, Ursolic acid, Uvaol and Procrim a, were isolated from C. opacaand tested for their antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Antioxidant activity was performed against various radicals i.e. DPPH, ABTS, –O2, –OH and non-radical e.g. H2O2. Naringin, Prunin and Ursolic acid were highly active against these radicals with significant IC50values. All compounds were tested for their antibacterial activity against various Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains. All compounds were displaying MIC values in promising ranges. Antifungal activity was also determined using various fungal strains e.g. Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigatusand Fusarium solani. Naringin and Ursolic acid expressed significant inhibition of growth all fungal strains. It is concluded that these biologically active compounds isolated from edible plant C. opacacan be used against various free radical and infectious diseases.
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- 2024
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8. Pharmacological evaluation of Acacia modesta bark for antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antidepressant and anticoagulant activities in Sprague Dawley rats.
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Latif, Sara, Ismail, Hammad, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Rahim, Amna Abdul, Mehboob, Ramsha, Dilshad, Erum, Sajid, Moniba, Haider, Syed Ihtisham, Anwaar, Sadaf, and Majeed, Muhammad Naveed
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In this study the bark of Acacia modesta was evaluated for anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, antidepressant and anticoagulant activity by carrageenan, hot plat, forced swim and capillary tube method respectively in rats. Highest anti-inflammatory activity was exhibited by chloroform (AMC) extract (74.96% inhibition) while other two active fractions being n-hexane (AMH) and ethyl acetate (AME) exhibited 71.26% and 52.87% inhibition of edema respectively. On the other hand, the aqueous (AMA) fraction showed most effective response with 67.06% analgesic activity. Additionally, the significant (p<0.05) post-treatment antipyretic effect was found by all fractions in time dependent manner. The current findings showed that AMC, AME and AMA had significant reduction in immobility time in the antidepressant test, while AMH showed mild antidepressant activity. In anticoagulant assay, the coagulation time of crude extract A. modesta and its all fractions were comparable to that of positive control aspirin (208s). Moreover, neither mortality nor lethality was observed in the tested animals. Overall, the plant extracts showed potent anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, antidepressant and anticoagulant activities which concludes that the bark of A. modesta have significant therapeutic potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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9. Ameliorating role of methanolic leaves extract of Fraxinus xanthoxyloides against CCl4-challanged nephrotoxicity in rats.
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Younis, Tahira, Rasul, Azhar, Jabeen, Faiza, Hussain, Ghulam, Altaf, Javaria, Jafri, Laila, Rani, Rehana, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Sarfraz, Iqra, and Ali, Muhammad
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Roots, bark, stem/twigs, and leaves of Fraxinus xanthoxyloides are being used regionally for the cure of malaria, jaundice, internal injuries, pneumonia, pain, rheumatism and also in fracture of bones. Our objective was to assess the methanolic leaves extract of F. xanthoxyloides for its antioxidant capability against oxidative stress induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl
4 ) in the kidney of Sprague-Dawley rats. Duration of this experiment was 30 days and doses were given on alternative days. Urine of rats was assessed for kidney function and renal tissues for antioxidant enzymes activity, biochemical markers, comet assay and histopathology. Enhanced urinary creatinine, urobilinogen levels and decreased creatinine clearance, protein contents, and albumin levels were observed by CCl4 administration when matched to controls. CCl4 injection also decreased the level of reduced glutathione, catalase, super oxide dismutase, peroxidase, glutathione s-transferase, glutathione reductase, and tissue protein while elevated the levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, DNA damages and H2 O2 in renal tissues of experimental animals. Co-treatment of FXM and silymarin, lead to the restoration of all the above tested parameters of kidney. Through this study we affirmed the ameliorating role of F. xanthoxyloides in oxidative stress affiliated disorders of kidney. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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10. Methanol extract of Iphiona aucheriameliorates CCl4induced hepatic injuries by regulation of genes in ratsElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available. See DOI: 10.1039/c9tx00157c
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Zai, Jawaid Ahmed, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Mughal, Zaib un Nisa, Batool, Riffat, Naz, Irum, Maryam, Sonia, and Zahra, Zartash
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We have investigated the protective potential of methanol extract of Iphiona aucheri(IAM) on the expression of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress associated genes and inflammatory genes on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced hepatic toxicity in rats. Hepatic damage markers: aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and bilirubin were elevated while the content of antioxidants: catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD) and reduced glutathione (GSH) were decreased significantly (p< 0.05) in CCl4treated rats as compared to the control group. The CCl4intoxication induced a higher expression of glucose-regulated protein 78 kDa (GRP78), X-box-binding protein 1 total (XBP1t), spliced X-box-binding protein 1 (XBP1s), unspliced X-box-binding protein 1 (XBP1u), C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP) and genes involved in inflammation and fibrosis: tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β), mothers against DPP homolog 3 (SMAD3), alpha skeletal muscle actin (αSMA) and collagen type I alpha 1 chain (COL1A1). The intoxicated rats showed a low expression of the glutamate–cysteine ligase catalytic subunit (GCLC), protein disulfide isomerase (PDI) and nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2) like-2 (Nrf2). The administration of IAM to intoxicated rats restored the expression of ER stress, inflammatory, fibrosis and antioxidant genes in a dose dependent manner. Our results indicated that IAM can impede the ER stress and inflammatory genes and it could be a complementary and alternative therapeutic agent for oxidative stress associated disorders.
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- 2019
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11. Evaluation of Artemisia scoparia for hemostasis promotion activity.
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Sajid, Moniba, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Shah, Naseer Ali, Sher Waris, Tayyaba, Younis, Tahira, Ullah, Shafi, and Ahmed, Nadeem
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Excessive hemorrhage through any reasons is a life threatening process. Artemisia scoparia of family Asteraceae has been used in local system of medicine to stop bleeding from wounds and in injuries, antiseptic, in healing urticarial and for removal of worms from the body. Aerial parts of A. scoparia was extracted with 95% methanol (ASM) and fractionated through liquid-liquid partition in ascending order of n-hexane (ASH), chloroform (ASC), ethyl acetate (ASE), and the remaining as the aqueous fraction (ASA). Phytochemical classes of the extract/fractions were determined by qualitative assays. Prothrombin time (PT) was estimated on the plasma of human blood by Owren method. Capillary tube method was applied to determine the hemostasis activity in Sprague-Dawley rat. Tannins, saponins, terpenoids, quinones, betacyanins and flavonoids were present whereas phlobatannins, anthraquinones and alkaloids were established absent in ASM, ASC, ASE and ASA. Prothrombin time was significantly decreased by mixing (10 μg) of ASM (16.67±1.15 sec), ASH (12.33±0.57 sec), ASC (15.33±0.57 sec) and ASA (9.0±1.0 sec) to that of vehicle (20.0±1.0 sec). Administration (200 mg/kg) of all the extract/fractions showed significantly less (26.00±11.79 sec - 41.00±7.21 sec) hemostasis time as compared to the (242.67±39.67 sec) control rats. The results suggested the therapeutics importance of A. scoparia use in bleeding pathologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
12. Pistacia chinensis: Strong antioxidant and potent testicular toxicity amelioration agent.
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Noureen, Farah, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Shah, Naseer Ali, Khan, Rahmat Ali, Naz, Kiran, and Sattar, Saadia
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Objectives To evaluate in vitro and in vivo antioxidant potency of Pistacia chinensis ( P. chinensis ) bark and leaves extracts along with its protective role against CCl 4 induced toxicity in testis of the rat. Methods Various in vitro models such as DPPH, ABTS, hydrogen peroxide, superoxide, hydroxyl and nitric oxide scavenging activities, anti-lipid peroxidation activity, phospho-molybdenum activity, β carotene bleaching assay was used for analysis of antioxidant potential. Experimental groups for in vivo study were: Group Ⅰ (control) untreated, Group Ⅱ (Vehicle control), Group Ⅲ (1 mL/kg b.w 30% CCl 4 ), Group Ⅳ (1 mL/kg b.w CCl 4 + Silymarin), Group Ⅴ (200 mg/kg b.w PCBE + CCl 4 ), Group Ⅵ (400 mg/kg b.w PCBE + CCl 4 ) and Group Ⅶ (400 mg/kg b.w PCBE alone). Results In vitro antioxidant assays displayed significant results and the highest activity was not specified to a specific extract. However, ethyl acetate extract of bark (PCBE) showed highest results in most of the antioxidant assays i.e. beta-carotene bleaching, hydroxyl radical scavenging, ABTS, lipid peroxidation and superoxide radical scavenging activity. On this base, this fraction was selected for in vivo antioxidant experiment. Testis tissues were analyzed to observe the protective effects of PCBE on antioxidant enzymes; catalase, superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, glutathione-S-transferase, glutathione reductase, glutathione peroxidase and quinone reductase activities and glutathione (GSH) as well as nitrite content. Profile of plasma testosterone was also compared to various treatments. Observation suggests a protective role of P. chinensis against CCl 4 induced toxicity. Conclusions It is concluded that some bioactive antioxidants of P. chinensis bark might be a good source to isolate the potent antioxidant components. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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13. In vitroantioxidant efficacy and the therapeutic potential of Wendlandia heynei(Schult.) Santapau & Merchant against bisphenol A-induced hepatotoxicity in rats
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Maryam, Sonia, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Shah, Sayed Afzal, Zahra, Zartash, Majid, Muhammad, Sajid, Moniba, and Ali, Saima
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The aim of present study was to access the antioxidant and ameliorative efficacy of Wendlandia heyneistem bark's crude methanol extract (WHBM) against bisphenol A (BPA)-induced hepatotoxicity in the rat moel. WHBM and its derived fractions exhibited promising activity for the scavenging of DPPH, hydroxyl and nitrite radicals, iron chelation, and for the inhibition of β-carotene oxidation. The administration of BPA to Sprague Dawley rats (25 mg kg−1) for 28 days resulted in an elevated (p< 0.01) level of aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, and globulin, and at the same time a decrease (p< 0.01) in the level of total protein and albumin in the serum of the rats. In hepatic samples, the levels of catalase, peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione-S-transferase, and reduced glutathione were decreased (p< 0.05), whereas thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, hydrogen peroxide, and the nitrite content were increased (p< 0.05) with BPA treatment to the rats. The administration of WHBM to BPA-intoxicated rats restored the altered levels of these parameters toward the control animals. Histopathological alterations of the hepatic tissues induced with BPA were restored with WHBM co-treatment to the rats. HPLC-DAD analysis ensured the occurrence of rutin, catechin, and caffeic acid in WHBM and WHBE. The results of this study suggested that the presence of phenolics and flavonoids in W. heyneibark might be responsible for it exhibiting antioxidant potential during the in vitroand in vivostudies and hence it has potential to be used as a therapeutic agent against oxidative stress associated diseases.
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- 2018
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14. Protective effect of Cucurbita pepo fruit peel against CCl4 induced neurotoxicity in rat.
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Zaib, Sania and Khan, Muhammad Rashid
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Cucurbita pepo is a common vegetable used all over the world. In folk medicine it is used in gastroenteritis, hepatorenal and in brain anomalies. In the present study, protective effect of Cucurbita pepo fruit peel against CCl
4 - induced neurotoxicity in rats was investigated. In this study, 36 Sprague-Dawley female rats (190±15 g) were randomly divided into 6 groups of 6 rats each. Group I was given 1 ml/kg bw (body weight) of com oil intraperotoneally (i.p); Group II, III and IV were treated with 20% CCl4 in corn oil (lml/kg bw i.p.). However, animals of Group III and IV were also treated with CPME (methanol extract of C. pepo fruit peel) at 200 and 400mg/kg bw respectively. Animals of Group V and VI were administered only with CPME at 200 and 400mg/kg bw respectively. These treatments were administered 3 days a week for two weeks. Administration of CCl4 cause acute neurotoxicity as depicted by significant depletion (P<0.05) in the activities of antioxidant enzymes; catalase, superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, glutathione reductase, glutathione-S-transferase, glutathione peroxidase, quinone reductase, while enhanced the γ-glutamyl transferase level in brain samples. CCl4 intoxication decreased the reduced glutathione (GSH) level whereas markedly (P<0.05) enhanced lipid peroxidation in brain samples. Co-treatment of CPME significantly (P<0.05) protected the brain tissues against CCl4 constituted injuries by restoring activities of antioxidant enzymes and ameliorated lipid peroxidation in a dose dependent fashion. These neuroprotective effects might be due to the presence of antioxidant constituents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2014
15. Gastroprotective Potential of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. Stem Bark against Diclofenac-Induced Gastric Damage in Rats.
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Khan, Muhammad Israr and Khan, Muhammad Rashid
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Abstract: Objectives: Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. stem bark possesses anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and antioxidant properties. This plant is used traditionally in the Indian system of medicine to treat emesis, ulcers, leucoderma, dysentery, stomach complaints, and skin disorders. This study was conducted to evaluate the antiulcer effects of D. sissoo stem bark methanol extract (DSME) against the diclofenac sodium-induced ulceration in rat. Methods: The DSME (200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg body weight) was orally administered to rats once a day for 10 days in diclofenac-treated rats. The gastroprotective effects of DSME were determined by assessing gastric-secretory parameters such as volume of gastric juice, pH, free acidity, and total acidity. Biochemical studies of gastric mucosa were conducted to estimate the levels of nonprotein sulfhydryls (NP-SHs), lipid peroxidation [thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARSs)], reduced glutathione (GSH), hydrogen peroxide (H
2 O2 ), levels of scavenging antioxidants, catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), and myeloperoxidase (MPO). Moreover, adherent mucus content and histological studies were performed on stomach tissues. Results: Administration of DSME significantly decreased the ulcer index, TBARSs, H2 O2 , and MPO activity in gastric mucosa of the ulcerated rats. Activities of enzymic antioxidants, CAT, SOD, GSH-Px, GST and GSH, and NP-SH contents were significantly increased with DSME administration in the gastric mucosa of diclofenac-treated rats. Volume of gastric juice, total and free acidity were decreased, whereas pH of the gastric juice was increased with the administration of DSME + diclofenac. Our results show that DSME administration is involved in the prevention of ulcer through scavenging of free radicals. Results of histopathological studies supported the gastroprotective activities of DSME. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that DSME exhibit potential gastroprotective activity probably due to its antioxidant and cytoprotection ability. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]- Published
- 2013
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16. Assessment of Antioxidant Potential, Total Phenolics and Flavonoids of Different Solvent Fractions of Monotheca Buxifolia Fruit.
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Jan, Shumaila, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Rashid, Umbreen, and Bokhari, Jasia
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Abstract: Objectives: This study was conducted to investigate the antioxidant potential of methanol extract and its derived fractions (hexane, ethyl acetate, butanol, and aqueous) of fruits of Monotheca buxifolia (Falc.) Dc., a locally used fruit in Pakistan. Methods: Dried powder of the fruit of M. buxifolia was extracted with methanol and the resultant was fractionated with solvents having escalating polarity; n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, n-butanol and the residual soluble aqueous fraction. Total phenolic and total flavonoid contents were estimated for the methanol and various fractions. These fractions were also subjected to various in vitro assays to estimate the scavenging activity for 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), superoxide, hydroxyl, hydrogen peroxide and reductive ability for ferric ions and phosphomolybdate assay. Results: The n-butanol, aqueous and methanol fractions possessed high amount of phenolics and flavonoids compared with other fractions, and subsequently showed a pronounced scavenging activity on DPPH, ABTS, superoxide, hydroxyl and hydrogen peroxide radicals and had a potent reductive ability on ferric ion and phosphomolybdate assay. There was a found significant correlation between total phenolic and flavonoid contents and EC
50 of DPPH, superoxide, hydrogen peroxide radical and phosphomolybdate assays, whereas a nonsignificant correlation was found with the hydroxyl radical and ABTS radical assay. Conclusion: M. buxifolia fruit can be used as natural antioxidant source to prevent damage associated with free radicals. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]- Published
- 2013
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17. Protective effects of Sonchus asper (L.) against KBrO3-induced oxidative stress in rat testis.
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Khan, Rahmat Ali, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, and Sahreen, Sumaira
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Sonchus asper is used traditionally in the treatment of kidney inflammation, hormonal imbalance and impotency. Sonchus asper methanolic extract (SAME) was investigated for its possible preventive effect against potassium bromate (KBrO
3 ) induced oxidative damages in male rats using biochemical, molecular and histopathological markers in this study. 5 groups, each group of 6 rats were taken kept under standard conditions. Group I remained untreated while Group II was given 20 mg/kg KBrO3 orally (in aqueous saline) and Group III, and IV were treated with 100; 200 mg/kg b.w., of SAME after 48 h of KBrO3 treatment. KBrO3 administration in rats significantly altered (P<0.01) the serum level of reproductive hormones, activities of antioxidant enzymes and glutathione contents (GSH), which was significantly reversed P<0.001) by co-treatment of 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg b.w., SAME. Administration of SAME in rats also significantly P<0.001) reversed the lipid peroxidation induced by KBrO3 in rats, which could be due to the presence of some plant bioactive constituents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2013
18. Amelioration of CCl4-induced nephrotoxicity by Oxalis corniculata in rat.
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Khan, Muhammad Rashid and Zehra, Hina
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Abstract: CCl
4 induces oxidative stress in various tissues by altering antioxidant enzymes defense system. In this study we investigated the chemical composition and protective role of Oxalis corniculata methanol extract (OCME) on CCl4 -induced nephrotoxicity in rat. Presence of flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, saponins, cardiac glycosides, phlobatannins and steroids was determined in OCME while tannins were absent. Total phenolic contents estimated were 7.76±0.36 (mg gallic acid equivalents/g extract) while total flavonoid contents recorded were 6.92±0.52 (mg rutin equivalents/g extract). Intraperitoneal injection of CCl4 (1ml/kg b.w., 20% in olive oil) once a day for seven days caused nephrotoxicity as evident by elevated levels of urinary specific gravity, RBCs, WBCs, creatinine, protein, urobilinogen and nitrite. Serum level of creatinine, urea, blood urea nitrogen were significantly increased while protein and creatinine clearance was decreased by CCl4 treatment in kidney samples. Activity of antioxidant enzymes; catalase, peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione-S-transferase, glutathione reductase and glutathione concentration was decreased whereas lipid peroxidation and protein contents were increased along with histopathological injuries. Treatment with OCME caused significant recovery in changed parameters. It could be concluded that OCME has a protective role against CCl4 -induced oxidative stress in rat, due to antioxidant effects of phenolics. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]- Published
- 2013
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19. Attenuation of CCl4-induced hepatic oxidative stress in rat by Launaea procumbens.
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Khan, Rahmat Ali, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, and Sahreen, Sumaira
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OXIDATIVE stress ,CHEMOKINES ,LAUNAEA ,ANTIOXIDANTS ,METHANOL ,PLANT extracts ,LIVER disease treatment ,LABORATORY rats ,INTRAPERITONEAL injections - Abstract
Abstract: Antioxidant effects of Launaea procumbens methanol extract (LPME) were evaluated against CCl
4 -induced oxidative stress in liver of rat. 48 male rats were equally divided in to 8 groups (06 rats each). Group I (control) remained untreated, while Group II was given vehicles (olive oil and DMSO). Animals of Groups III, IV, V, VI and VII were injected intraperitoneally with CCl4 (3ml/kg b.w.; i.p., 20% CCl4 /olive oil) twice a week for four weeks. Group III received only CCl4 while Group IV was given rutin (50mg/kg b.w.). Group V, VI and VII were administered LPME at a dose of 100, 150 and 200mg/kg b.w., respectively. Animals of Group VIII received LPME (200mg/kg b.w.) alone. Oxidative stress induced with CCl4 in liver was evident by a significant increase in triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and enzymatic activities of AST, ALT, ALP, LDH, γ-GT activities in serum. Level of lipid peroxidation, nitrite, and hydrogen peroxide concentration, DNA injuries in liver samples was also increased with CCl4 . GSH concentration in liver was significantly decreased, as were the activities of antioxidant enzymes; CAT, POD, SOD, GSH-Px, GST, GSR, QR. Co-treatment of rats with LPME and rutin prevented all the changes observed with CCl4 . Hepatic lesions and telomerase activity induced with CCl4 was also suppressed with LPME and rutin. It is suggested that LPME effectively prevented the CCl4 -induced oxidative injuries in liver, possibly through antioxidant and/or free radical scavenging effects of flavonoids and phenolic compounds in the extract. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]- Published
- 2013
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20. Protective effect of Sonchus asper extracts against experimentally induced lung injuries in rats: A novel study.
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Khan, Rahmat Ali, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, and Sahreen, Sumaira
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SOW thistles ,LUNG injuries ,PLANT extracts ,CARBON tetrachloride ,RUTIN ,GLUTATHIONE ,LIPID peroxidation (Biology) ,LABORATORY rats - Abstract
Abstract: In this study, protective effects of methanol extract (SAME) were evaluated against carbon tetrachloride induced oxidative stress in lungs. Male Sprague–Dawley rats were orally fed with various doses (100, 200mg/kg body weight) of SAME and (50mg/kg body weight) of rutin after 48h of CCl
4 treatment (3ml/kg body weight, 30% in olive oil) biweekly for 4 weeks. The results showed that administration of extracts and rutin significantly restored lung contents of reduced glutathione and activities of catalase, peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione-S-transferase, glutathione reductase, quinine reductase were reduced while lipid peroxide, hydrogen peroxide, nitrite, DNA fragmentation% and activity of γ-glutamyl transferase, increased by CCl4 , were reversed towards the control levels by the supplement of Sonchus asper extracts and rutin. Lung histopathology showed that S. asper extracts and rutin reduced the incidence of lung lesions induced by CCl4 in rats. These results suggest that S. asper fractions and rutin could protect lung against the CCl4 -induced oxidative damage in rats. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]- Published
- 2012
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21. Antioxidant effects of Citharexylum spinosum in CCl4 induced nephrotoxicity in rat.
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Khan, Muhammad Rashid and Siddique, Fatima
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FLAVONOIDS ,TERPENES ,ALKALOIDS ,ANTIOXIDANTS ,CREATININE ,CATALASE ,SUPEROXIDE dismutase ,GLUTATHIONE peroxidase - Abstract
Abstract: The present study was carried out to evaluate the antioxidant effect of the chloroform extract of Citharexylum spinosum (CSCE) (Family: Verbenaceae) leaves in Sprague–Dawley male rats. The different groups of animals were administered with carbon tetrachloride (CCl
4 ; 20% in olive oil, 2ml/kg body weight) 7 doses (i.p.) at 48h interval. The CSCE at the doses of 100 and 200mg/kg or silymarin at a dose of 50mg/kg were administered intragastrically after 24h to the CCl4 treated rats. The effect of CSCE or silymarin on urine and serum markers (urea, creatinine, creatinine clearance, protein, albumin, urobilinogen and nitrite) was measured in CCl4 -induced nephrotoxicity in rat. Further, the effects on lipid peroxidation (TBARS), enzymatic antioxidants (catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione-S-transferase, glutathione reductase) and non-enzymatic antioxidant glutathione (GSH) were estimated in the kidney samples. The CSCE and silymarin produced significant renal protective effects by restoring the concentration of urine and serum markers. Activity level of antioxidant enzymes and GSH contents were increased while lipid peroxidation (TBARS) was decreased, dose dependently with CSCE and silymarin. Decrease in body whereas increase in kidney weight induced with CCl4 was restored with CSCE and silymarin. Chemical composition of CSCE indicated the presence of flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids and very low amount of saponins. Total flavonoids estimated were (127±14.6) as rutin equivalent mg/g of the extract. From these results, it is suggested that CSCE possesses potent nephroprotective and antioxidant properties. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]- Published
- 2012
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22. PREVENTION OF CCL4-INDUCED OXIDATIVE DAMAGE IN ADRENAL GLAND BY DIGERA MURICATA EXTRACT IN RAT.
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KHAN, MUHAMMAD RASHID and YOUNUS, TAHIRA
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Digera muricata (L.) Mart. is a weed and commonly found in waste places, road sides and in maize fields during the summer season. It possesses antioxidant capacity and is locally used for various disorders such as inflammation, urination, as refrigerant, aperient and in sexual anomalies. In this study antioxidant potential of Digera muricata methanol extract (DMME) and n-hexane extract (DMHE) was evaluated against CCl
4 -induced oxidative stress in adrenal gland of Sprague-Dawley male rats. 42 rats were equally divided into 7 groups of 6 rats in each. Group I remained untreated, while Group II treated with vehicles. Group III received only CCl4 (1 ml/kg b.w., 10% in olive oil) once a week for 16 weeks. Group IV and VI received DMME and DMHE at a dose of 200 mg/kg b.w. along with CCl4 . Animals of Group V and VII administered with DMME and DMHE alone at a dose of 200 mg/kg b.w. once a week for 16 weeks. Lipid peroxidation significantly increased while activities of antioxidant enzymes (CAT, SOD, GST, GSR and GSH-Px) were reduced in adrenal gland samples by the administration of CCl4 . Glutathione (GSH) concentration was significantly decreased whereas DNA fragmentation% and AgNORs count was increased in adrenal gland by CCl4 administration. Treatment of rat by both the extracts (DMME, DMHE) and CCl4 increased the glutathione level and activities of antioxidant enzymes while reduced the lipid peroxidation, DNA fragmentation percent and AgNORs count in adrenal gland. These results indicate that Digera muricata extract is able to ameliorate oxidative stress in adrenal gland induced by CCl4 in rat. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2011
23. In vitro anticancer activity of extracted oil from Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana (Decne) Rehder.
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Ali, Saima, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Khan, Asghar, and Khan, Raees
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Background: Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana, commonly referred to as "Beranj" in the local community, is widely used traditionally and has numerous health benefits. However, no studies have been conducted to investigate its anticancer potential, particularly its extracted oil.Purpose: The present study was put forth to appraise the anticancer potential of Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana extracted oil against liver (hcclm3 and hepg2) and breast cancer (mda-mb 231 and mcf-7) cell lines relative to normal cell lines (lo2 and mcf-10a) via MTT assay.Methods: Flow cytometry indicated the apoptotic effect whereas invasion and migration capabilities of oil against cancer cells were determined by Matrigel invasion chamber and wound-scratch assays.Results: The results of oil revealed a time and dose-dependent increase in cell proliferation inhibition, conferring to least IC50 shown against hcclm3 (144.9 ± 0.75 μg/ml) and mda-mb 231 (145.7 ± 0.32 μg/ml) cell line at 72 h, whereas no cytotoxic effect on normal cells was observed. In addition, the oil significantly (p < 0.001) suppressed the migration and invasion of hcclm3 and mda-mb 231 cells, showing noteworthy anti-metastatic potential. Furthermore, cell death was confirmed by Annexin‒V/PI staining where the maximum apoptotic percentage was calculated for oil (200 μg/ml) alongside mda-mb 231 conferring to 15.36 ± 1.22, 26.7 ± 1.2, and 36.43 ± 1.65 at 24, 48, and 72 h whereas 12.33 ± 1.05, 19.36 ± 1.62, and 29.3 ± 0.79 was recorded alongside hcclm3 at similar time intervals, respectively.Conclusion: In conclusion, the extracted oil exhibited strong anti-proliferative, anti-metastatic, and apoptotic effects and therefore may have potential applications in cancer treatment, however, further studies of oil regarding the action mechanisms and compounds involved in anticancer therapy are necessary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2021
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24. Effect of Launaea procumbensextract on oxidative marker, p53, and CYP 2E1: a randomized control study
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Khan, Rahmat Ali, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Sahreen, Sumaira, and Alkreathy, Huda Mohammad
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BackgroundEthyl acetate extracts of Launaea procumbensis used for the treatment of liver dysfunction as an herbal medicine in Pakistan. In this study, the protective effects of ethyl acetate extracts were evaluated against CCl4-induced liver injuries in rat.MethodsTo examine the protective effects against oxidative stress of carbon tetrachloride in rats, 30 male rats were equally divided into 5 groups (6 rats). Among five groups, one was treated with CCl4(3 ml/kg i.p. in olive oil b.w.) twice a week for 4 weeks. Others were orally fed with extracts (100, 200 mg/kg b.w.), with CCl4twice a week for 4 weeks.ResultsAdministration of CCl4altered the serum marker enzymes, lipid profile, CYP 2E1, p53 expression, antioxidant enzymes, nuclear organizer regions (AgNORs), and DNA. Supplement of L. procumbensameliorated the effects of CCl4, improved CYP 2E1, p53, and increased the activities of antioxidant enzymes while activity of liver marker enzymes (ALP, ALT, AST, g-GT) and contents of lipid per oxidation contents (TBARS), AgNORs, and DNA fragmentation were decreased. Similarly body weight was increased while liver and relative liver weight was decreased with co-administration of various extracts, suggesting that L. procumbenseffectively protect liver against the CCl4-induced oxidative damage in rats.ConclusionThe hepatoprotective and free radical scavenging effects might be due to the presence of bioactive constituents in the extract.
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25. Protective effects of Carissa opacafruits against CCl4-induced oxidative kidney lipid peroxidation and trauma in rat
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Sahreen, Sumaira, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Khan, Rahmat Ali, and Alkreathy, Huda Mohammad
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BackgroundCarbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is a potent nephrotoxin, as it causes acute as well as chronic toxicity in kidneys. Therefore, this study was carried out to assess the pharmacological potential of different fractions of Carissa opacafruits on CCl4-induced oxidative trauma in the kidney.MethodsThe parameters studied in this respect were the kidney function tests viz, serum profile, urine profile, genotoxicity, characteristic morphological findings, and antioxidant enzymatic level of kidneys.ResultThe protective effects of various fractions of C. opacafruits against CCl4administration were reviewed by rat renal function alterations. Chronic toxicity caused by 8-week treatment of CCl4to the rats significantly decreased the pH level, activities of antioxidant enzymes, and glutathione contents, whereas a significant increase was found in the case of specific gravity, red blood cells, white blood cells, level of urea, and lipid peroxidation in comparison to control group. Administration of various fractions of C. opacafruit with CCl4showed protective ability against CCl4intoxication by restoring the urine profile, activities of antioxidant enzymes, and lipid peroxidation in rat. CCl4induction in rats also caused DNA fragmentation and glomerular atrophy by means of dilation, disappearance of Bowmen's space, congestion in the capillary loops, dilation in renal tubules, and foamy look of epithelial cells of tubular region, which were restored by co-admiration of various fractions of C. opaca. ConclusionResults revealed that the methanolic fractions of C. opacaare the most potent and helpful in kidney trauma.
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