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2. Datura stramonium Leaf Extract Exhibits Anti-inflammatory Activity in CCL4-Induced Hepatic Injury Model by Modulating Oxidative Stress Markers and iNOS/Nrf2 Expression.
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Nasir, Bakht, Khan, Ashraf Ullah, Baig, Muhammad Waleed, Althobaiti, Yusuf S., Faheem, Muhammad, and Haq, Ihsan-Ul
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LIVER injuries , *BIOLOGICAL models , *MEDICINAL plants , *NITRIC-oxide synthases , *LIVER , *ANIMAL experimentation , *IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY , *OXIDATIVE stress , *COMPARATIVE studies , *LEAVES , *DOSE-effect relationship in pharmacology , *PLANT extracts , *INFLAMMATORY mediators , *TRANSCRIPTION factors , *MICE , *PHARMACODYNAMICS - Abstract
Background. Inflammation is a frequent phenomenon in the pathogenesis of hepatic disorders leading to fibrosis and cirrhosis. Phytopharmaceuticals developed from traditional medicine can provide effective therapeutic alternatives to conventional medications. Datura stramonium (DS) has reported traditional uses in inflammatory diseases. In this study, we have tried to validate its potential as a source of anti-inflammatory agents. Methods. Powdered leaf part of DS was extracted using ethyl acetate (EA) to provide the extract (DSL-EA). Lymphocyte and macrophage viability and acute toxicity assays established the safety profile, while nitric oxide (NO) scavenging assay estimated the in vitro anti-inflammatory potential. Noninvasive anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and antinociceptive activities were monitored using BALB/c mice using low and high doses (150 and 250 mg/kg). Major inflammatory studies were performed on Sprague-Dawley male rats using CCl4-induced liver injury model. Disease induction was initiated by intraperitoneal injections of CCl4 (1 mL/kg of 30% CCl4 in olive oil). The rats were divided into six groups. The anti-inflammatory potential of DSL-EA in low and high doses (150 and 300 mg/kg, respectively) was assessed through hematological, biochemical, liver antioxidant defense, oxidative stress markers, and histological studies as well as the expression of Nrf2 and iNOS. Results. DSL-EA exhibited prominent in vitro NO scavenging (IC50: 7.625 ± 0.51 μg/mL) and in vivo anti-inflammatory activity in paw and anal edema models. In CCl4 model, hematological investigations revealed vasotonic effects. Liver functionality was significantly (P < 0.001 − 0.05) improved in DSL-EA-treated rats. The activity level of endogenous antioxidant enzymes in liver tissues was improved in a manner identical to silymarin. The extract reduced the percent concentration of oxidative stress markers in liver tissues. Furthermore, DSL-EA displayed restorative effects on histological parameters (H and E and Masson's trichrome staining). Immunohistochemistry studies showed marked decline in Nrf2 expression, while overexpression of iNOS was also observed in disease control rats. The damage was distinctly reversed by the extract. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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3. Scientific Validation of Ethnomedicinal Use ofIpomoea batatasL. Lam. as Aphrodisiac and Gonadoprotective Agent against Bisphenol A Induced Testicular Toxicity in Male Sprague Dawley Rats
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Majid, Muhammad, primary, Ijaz, Fatima, additional, Baig, Muhammad Waleed, additional, Nasir, Bakht, additional, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, additional, and Haq, Ihsan-ul, additional
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- 2019
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4. Scientific Validation of Ethnomedicinal Use of Ipomoea batatas L. Lam. as Aphrodisiac and Gonadoprotective Agent against Bisphenol A Induced Testicular Toxicity in Male Sprague Dawley Rats.
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Majid, Muhammad, Ijaz, Fatima, Baig, Muhammad Waleed, Nasir, Bakht, Khan, Muhammad Rashid, and Haq, Ihsan-ul
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AGAR ,ANIMAL experimentation ,APHRODISIACS ,BENZOPYRANS ,CATALASE ,DNA fingerprinting ,DRUG design ,CLINICAL drug trials ,EJACULATION ,ELECTROPHORESIS ,ESTRADIOL ,FLAVONOIDS ,FOLLICLE-stimulating hormone ,GLUTATHIONE ,GLYCOSIDES ,HIGH performance liquid chromatography ,LUTEINIZING hormone ,METHANOL ,NITRIC acid ,PEROXIDASE ,PHENOLS ,RATS ,HUMAN sexuality ,SUPEROXIDE dismutase ,SWEET potatoes ,TANNINS ,TERPENES ,TESTIS ,TESTICULAR diseases ,TESTOSTERONE ,PHYTOCHEMICALS ,QUALITATIVE research ,PLANT extracts ,QUANTITATIVE research ,CARBOCYCLIC acids ,SEMEN analysis ,IN vitro studies ,PHARMACODYNAMICS - Abstract
Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L. Lam.), known as "Shakarqandi" in Pakistan, is an imperative root vegetable with large size, traditionally used as aphrodisiac, antiprostatic, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, cardiotonic, and anticancer agent. Present study was conducted to gauge aphrodisiac potential of Ipomoea batatas ethyl acetate (IPT-EA, IPA-EA) and methanol (IPT-M, IPA-M) extracts from tuber and aerial part, respectively, via behavioral and biochemical tests and their possible protective role in BPA-induced gonadotoxicity at the dose 300 mg/kg in male Sprague Dawley rats. Phytochemical analysis was done qualitatively and quantitatively through total phenolic and flavonoid content (TPC and TFC) and high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC-DAD) fingerprinting while antioxidant profiling used multimode in vitro assays. To calculate sexual excitement mount latency, intromission latency, mount frequency, intromission frequency, ejaculatory latency, and postejaculatory interval were examined while for biochemical ratification semen characteristics, levels of testosterone, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and estradiol were measured. Gonadoprotective ability was assessed through comet assay and histomorphological examination of testes. Qualitative analysis ensured the presence of phenols, flavonoids, tannins, anthocyanin, saponins, coumarins, terpenoids, and betacyanin. Quantitatively maximal TPC (304.32±7.20 μg GAE/mg dry extract) and TFC (214.77±4.09 μg QE/mg DE) were estimated in IPA-EA extract. IPT-EA yielded maximum rutin (7.3±0.12) and myricetin (2.7±0.14 μg/mg DE) while IPA-EA and IPA-M yielded maximum caffeic acid (4.05±0.22 and 1.92±0.17 μg/mg DE, respectively) in HPLC-DAD analysis. Extracts enhanced sexual excitement, improved semen quality, levels of testosterone, FSH, LH, and estradiol, and successfully attenuated toxic effects of BPA. Levels of endogenous antioxidant enzymes (CAT, SOD, POD, and GSH) were restored and NO abundance was minimized. Significant stimulation in sexual behavior, amelioration of toxicity symptoms, elevated spermatic production, raised viability, vitalized levels of gonadal hormones, maintained endogenous enzymes, genoprotection, and reformed testicular histology endorsed I. batatas as a better aphrodisiac alternative and gonadoprotective agent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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5. Datura stramonium Leaf Extract Exhibits Anti-inflammatory Activity in CCL 4 -Induced Hepatic Injury Model by Modulating Oxidative Stress Markers and iNOS/Nrf2 Expression.
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Nasir B, Khan AU, Baig MW, Althobaiti YS, Faheem M, and Haq IU
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- Animals, Anti-Inflammatory Agents pharmacology, Antioxidants metabolism, Antioxidants pharmacology, Biomarkers metabolism, Carbon Tetrachloride toxicity, Liver pathology, Male, Mice, NF-E2-Related Factor 2 metabolism, Oxidative Stress, Plant Extracts, Rats, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury pathology, Datura stramonium metabolism
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Background: Inflammation is a frequent phenomenon in the pathogenesis of hepatic disorders leading to fibrosis and cirrhosis. Phytopharmaceuticals developed from traditional medicine can provide effective therapeutic alternatives to conventional medications. Datura stramonium (DS) has reported traditional uses in inflammatory diseases. In this study, we have tried to validate its potential as a source of anti-inflammatory agents., Methods: Powdered leaf part of DS was extracted using ethyl acetate (EA) to provide the extract (DSL-EA). Lymphocyte and macrophage viability and acute toxicity assays established the safety profile, while nitric oxide (NO) scavenging assay estimated the in vitro anti-inflammatory potential. Noninvasive anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and antinociceptive activities were monitored using BALB/c mice using low and high doses (150 and 250 mg/kg). Major inflammatory studies were performed on Sprague-Dawley male rats using CCl
4 -induced liver injury model. Disease induction was initiated by intraperitoneal injections of CCl4 (1 mL/kg of 30% CCl4 in olive oil). The rats were divided into six groups. The anti-inflammatory potential of DSL-EA in low and high doses (150 and 300 mg/kg, respectively) was assessed through hematological, biochemical, liver antioxidant defense, oxidative stress markers, and histological studies as well as the expression of Nrf2 and iNOS., Results: DSL-EA exhibited prominent in vitro NO scavenging (IC50 : 7.625 ± 0.51 μ g/mL) and in vivo anti-inflammatory activity in paw and anal edema models. In CCl4 model, hematological investigations revealed vasotonic effects. Liver functionality was significantly ( P < 0.001 - 0.05) improved in DSL-EA-treated rats. The activity level of endogenous antioxidant enzymes in liver tissues was improved in a manner identical to silymarin. The extract reduced the percent concentration of oxidative stress markers in liver tissues. Furthermore, DSL-EA displayed restorative effects on histological parameters (H and E and Masson's trichrome staining). Immunohistochemistry studies showed marked decline in Nrf2 expression, while overexpression of iNOS was also observed in disease control rats. The damage was distinctly reversed by the extract., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2022 Bakht Nasir et al.)- Published
- 2022
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