scholarly journals EFFECT OF RED MULBERRY JUICE (MORUS RUBRA) ON THE INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE IN MALE WISTAR RATS DUE TO EXPOSURE TO CIGARETTE SMOKE

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 233
Author(s):  
Rivan Virlando Suryadinata ◽  
Merryana Adriani ◽  
Stefani Cornelia Sardjono

The increasing number of tobacco users will directly impact to an increase in the number of passive smokers. Various harmful substances that enter the respiratory tract can cause health problems. The airway will recognize these substances as pathogen and activate immune response accordingly. Inflammatory response becomes one of the effects of body compensation due to an increased pathogen. This effect is indicated by the elevation of C-Reactive Protein as one systemic inflammatory response parameters in the body. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of red mulberry juice to reduce levels of C-Reactive Protein in Wistar rats because exposure to cigarette smoke. This is an experimental study with a post-test control group design. Animals were divided into negative control group, positive control group, and 3 treatment groups with different red mulberry doses. The positive control group showed the highest increase   in C-Reactive Protein levels compared with the red mulberry intake group (p<0,001). In conclusion, the administration of red mulberry juice can reduce inflammatory response in rats because of exposure to cigarette smoke.

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 40-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mardem Machado de Souza ◽  
José Eduardo de Aguilar-Nascimento ◽  
Diana Borges Dock-Nascimento

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of enemas containing probiotics and budesonide on the systemic inflammatory response in experimental colitis. METHODS: Fifty male Wistar rats with experimental colitis induced by 10% acetic acid enema were randomized to five groups (10 rats each) according to the treatment: group 1 - saline solution, group 2 - budesonide (0.75 mg/kg/day), group 3 - probiotics (1mg/day), group 4 - probiotics plus budesonide, and group 5 - control, with not-treated rats. The following variables were studied: body weight, serum levels of albumin, C-reactive protein and interleucine-6 (IL-6). RESULTS: All animals lost weight between the beginning and the end of the experiment (280+ 16 mg versus 249+21 mg, p< 0.001). There was a significant decrease in the serum albumin between the normal pre-induction level (3.45 + 0.49mg/dL) and the 1st day after colitis induction (1.61+051mg/dL, p< 0.001) in all treated groups when compared to the control group. C- reactive protein increased after induction and diminished on the 7th day in all groups. In the control group there was an increase in the IL-6 after colitis induction. None of the treated groups significantly differed from IL-6 pre-colitis status (p>0.05). Only probiotic rats presented a significant decrease of IL-6 than controls (0,30±0,08 mg/dL vs. 0,19±0,03 mg/dL; p<0.01). CONCLUSION: Probiotic associated with budesonida Probiotics are effective to diminished inflammatory status mediated by IL-6 in experimental colitis.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rivan Virlando Suryadinata ◽  
Amelia Lorensia ◽  
Kezia Sefania

Hyperglycemia is a metabolic disease that is most often found and continuously increasing. Various complications due to hyperglycemia in the blood can cause tissue damage. It will increase free radicals that can trigger an inflammatory response characterized by an increased C-reactive protein in the blood. Prevention can be done by administering flavonoid antioxidant and lime peel containing high flavonoid. This study aims to analyze the efficacy of lime peel extract against C-reactive protein level with hyperglycemia through alloxan-induced Wistar rats (140 mg/kgBW). It is an experimental study using a post-test control group design that was carried out at the Pharmacology Laboratory of the Universitas Surabaya for the period July–August 2020. Experimental Wistar rats were divided into a negative control group, a positive control group, and three groups with different doses of lime peel extract (2.35 mg, 4.7 mg, and 9.4 mg). Treatment was carried out for 30 days before measuring the C-reactive protein levels in the blood using ELISA. The results showed a difference in C-reactive protein level between groups (Man-Whitney, p=0.004). The increase in the dose of lime peel extract (9.4 mg) showed the lowest C-reactive protein level. Therefore, it can be concluded that the administration of lime peel extract in hyperglycemia conditions can reduce the inflammatory process in the body. EFEK EKSTRAK KULIT JERUK NIPIS (CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA SWINGLE) TERHADAP KADAR C-REACTIVE PROTEIN PADA TIKUS WISTAR YANG DIINDUKSI ALOKSANHiperglikemia merupakan penyakit metabolik yang paling sering dijumpai dan terus mengalami peningkatan dari tahun ke tahun. Berbagai komplikasi akibat hiperglikemia dalam darah dapat menyebabkan kerusakan jaringan. Hal ini dikarenakan hiperglikemia akan meningkatkan radikal bebas sehingga memicu respons inflamasi yang ditandai dengan peningkatan C-reactive protein dalam darah. Pencegahan dapat dilakukan dengan pemberian asupan antioksidan flavonoid. Kulit jeruk nipis memiliki kandungan flavonoid yang tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis efikasi ekstrak kulit jeruk nipis terhadap kadar C-reactive protein pada tikus Wistar dengan kondisi hiperglikemia melalui induksi aloksan (140 mg/kgBB). Metode pada penelitian ini adalah eksperimental dengan menggunakan post-test control group yang dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Farmakologi Universitas Surabaya periode Juli–Agustus 2020. Hewan coba tikus Wistar dibagi menjadi kelompok kontrol negatif, kelompok kontrol positif, dan tiga kelompok perlakuan dengan pemberian dosis ekstrak jeruk nipis yang berbeda (2,35 mg; 4,7 mg; dan 9,4 mg). Pemberian perlakuan dilakukan selama 30 hari, selanjutnya akan dilakukan pengukuran kadar C-reactive protein dalam darah dengan menggunakan ELISA. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan perbedaan kadar C-reactive protein antarkelompok (Mann-Whitney, p=0,004). Peningkatan pemberian dosis ekstrak kulit jeruk nipis (9,4 mg) menunjukkan penurunan kadar C-reactive protein paling rendah. Oleh karena itu, dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemberian ekstrak kulit jeruk nipis pada kondisi hiperglikemia dapat menurunkan proses inflamasi dalam tubuh.


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Hussain ◽  
Mariam Kadhem

The experiment was conducted to investigate the protective effect of Petroselinum crispum leave extracted against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in male rabbits by studying the body weight, clinical signs, haematological and biochemical parameters, gross lesion and histopathological changes. Twenty four rabbits male were used and divided into 4 groups. Group 1: rabbits served as a negative control, received distilled water 1 ml(orally). Group 2: rabbits served as a positive control group, received gentamicin at a dose of 80 mg/kg/day intramuscular for 15 days. Group 3: rabbits received gentamicin at a dose of 80 mg/kg/day then after one hour treated with ethanolic extract of Petroselinum crispum at dose 125 mg/kg orally for 15 days. Group 4: rabbits received gentamicin at a dose of 80 mg/kg/day then after one hour treated with ethanolic extract of Petroselinum crispum at dose 250 mg/kg orally for 15 days.The results of the gentamicin treated group( positive control group) showed clinical signs such as loss of body weight, loss of appetite and rough hair with hematuria. The body weight a significantly declined (p≤ 0.05) compared other groups. There was a significant decrease (p≤ 0.05) in WBC count, lymphocyte, GSH, SOD, CAT, and GPX levels, while it recorded a significant increase (p≤0.05) in weights of the kidneys, neutrophils, creatinine, urea, and MDA. Histological studies showed several kidney pathological changes such as pale colour, enlargement in size and weight and easy from detaching as opposed to negative control group. On the other hand, the group treated with ethanolic extractof Petroselinum crispum at dose 125 mg/kg induced improved of parameters as recorded significant increased(P ≤ 0.05) in body weight, WBC count, lymphocyte, GSH, SOD, CAT, and GPX, while significant decreased (P ≤ 0.05) in weights of the kidneys, neutrophils, creatinine, urea, and MDA compared with the positive control group whereas rabbits treated with ethanolic extract of Petroselinum crispum at dose 250 mg/kg restored the parameters and histological changes of the kidney to near normal status compared with the negative control group. These results showed that the dose-detected Petroselinum crispum extract (250mg / kg) acts as potential curative effect against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in male rabbits.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 235-240
Author(s):  
Manoj Kumar ◽  
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Chandrashekhar Tiwari ◽  
Nandita Prabhat ◽  
Pooja Dhaon ◽  
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Introduction: C-reactive protein (CRP) is a member of the class of acute phase reactants as itslevel rises dramatically during inflammatory processes occurring in the body. Measuring and chartingCRP values can prove useful in determining the disease progress. Aim: To estimate the CRP level inCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with meningitis; and to evaluate whether CRP levels could beused to differentiate the various types of meningitis in adults. Materials and Methods: This studywas a case-control study. 80 enrolled patients were subjected to a protocol that included detailedclinical history including duration of illness, symptoms and signs, history or any treatment history.Written informed consent was taken from the patients/guardian. Results: Meningitis was morecommon in the 18-30 years age group. Mean values of CSF CRP were- viral meningitis (2.70 mg/L)and pyogenic meningitis (91.13 mg/L) and control group (1.54 mg/L). CSF CRP can be used as adiagnostic tool to differentiate between pyogenic and viral meningitis as it is significantly raised inpyogenic meningitis in comparison to viral meningitis (p-value <0.0001). Conclusion: CRP in CSF isa valuable, rapid, bedside diagnostic test for differentiating between pyogenic and viral meningitis;with reasonably good sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive value. The absence of CRP in CSFrather than its presence is more important for the diagnosis of viral meningitis.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Indah Puti Rahmayani Sabirin ◽  
Euis Reni Yuslianti

The inflammatory response is one of natural process in the body to protect itself following tissue injury, but it can cause discomfort. Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) leaf known as a traditional medicament to help reduce the inflammatory effect. The leaves empirically applied as a wrapping on fever or wound. The purpose of this study was to identify the anti-inflammatory effect of topical noni leaf extract paste in 5% and 10% concentration by examination of Wistar rat paw edema induced by λ-carrageenan. Twenty-four Wistar rats divided into four groups, which were negative control, positive control with diclofenac sodium 1% gel, 5% noni leaf, and 10% noni leaf paste groups. Paw edema was induced by intraplantar injection of 1% λ-carrageenan to every rat. Every treatment subsequently applied in the plantar area before injection, and the changed paw volume measured with plethysmometer at minutes 0, 30, 60, and 90. This study was at the Animal Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani, Cimahi city in October–December 2017. The result displayed that the minimum volume after 90 minutes was on 5% and 10% noni leaf paste group, which is 1.00 mL. Kruskal-Wallis test result of inflammatory percentage was significantly different among every group in each examination time (p<0.05). Post-hoc test showed that inflammatory reduction on paw edema with noni leaf paste application on both concentrations were significantly different compared to the negative control. However, it was not different from the positive control group. This study showed that application of noni leaf paste in 5% and 10% concentration could help reduce inflammatory response on skin possibly by the active anti-inflammatory ingredients of noni leaf. EFEK PASTA EKSTRAK DAUN MENGKUDU (MORINDA CITRIFOLIA L.) TOPIKAL TERHADAP EDEMA KAKI TIKUS GALUR WISTAR YANG DIINDUKSI KARAGENANInflamasi adalah proses alami tubuh untuk melindunginya setelah cedera, namun hal tersebut dapat menyebabkan ketidaknyamanan. Daun mengkudu (Morinda citrifolia L.) dikenal sebagai obat tradisional untuk menurunkan efek inflamasi yang secara empiris digunakan untuk mengobati demam dan luka. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui efek anti-inflamasi pasta ekstrak daun mengkudu melalui pemeriksaan edema kaki tikus yang diinduksi karagenan-λ. Dua puluh empat tikus galur Wistar dibagi menjadi 4 kelompok, yaitu kontrol negatif dengan akuades, kontrol positif (aplikasi gel Na diklofenak 1%), serta perlakuan pasta daun mengkudu 5% dan 10%. Edema dibuat dengan menginjeksi intraplantar tikus dengan 1% karagenan-λ pada tiap kelompok. Tiap-tiap perlakuan diaplikasikan sebelum tikus diinjeksi dan perubahan volume kaki tikus diukur dengan pletismometer di menit ke-0, 30, 60, dan 90. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Laboratorium Hewan, Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani, Kota Cimahi pada Oktober–Desember 2017. Hasil pengukuran memperlihatkan penurunan volume edema kaki terkecil setelah 90 menit pada kelompok pasta daun mengkudu 10%, yaitu 1,00 mL. Hasil Uji Kruskal-Wallis terhadap persentase inflamasi berbeda nyata pada tiap kelompok dan tiap waktu pengamatan (p<0,05). Hasil uji beda menunjukkan bahwa penurunan inflamasi kaki tikus pada perlakuan pasta daun mengkudu kedua konsentrasi berbeda nyata dibanding dengan kontrol negatif, tetapi tidak berbeda dengan kontrol positif. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pasta daun mengkudu 5% dan 10% dapat membantu menurunkan reaksi inflamasi kulit dan efeknya sejalan dengan Na diklofenak karena zat aktif yang bersifat anti-inflamasi dalam daun mengkudu.


Author(s):  
RENU MALIK ◽  
K. G. SINGHAL

Objective: This study was undertaken to investigate the hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of Quercus ilex leaves extract (QILE) on ethanol-induced toxicity in Wistar rats. Methods: Hepatotoxicity was induced by administering ethanol (40%) at a dose of 7.9 gm/kg/day; p. o. (1:1 of ethanol in olive oil) for 28 d. Silymarin 100 mg/kg/day; p. o. was used as a standard drug. The whole study was divided into a prophylactic and curative study. In the prophylactic study, the Silymarin and QILE (test drug) 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg Body Weight(BW) given orally one hour before administration of 40% ethanol administration for 28 d. In the curative study, 7 d of treatment of Silymarin and QILE 200 and 400 mg/kg BW was given orally after 28 d of ethanol administration to different groups. Results: Hepatoprotectivity was confirmed by the highly significantly (p<0.001) restoration of elevated biochemical parameters like SGPT, SGOT, ALP, TB, and highly significantly (p<0.001) depleted Albumin and Total protein levels by 200 mg/kg BW QILE in comparison to the positive control group. QILE 200 mg/kg highly significantly (p<0.001) raised the antioxidants by draining the elevated oxidative stress markers in comparison of positive control group. At dose levels QILE 200 mg/kg, significant (p<0.05) protection from loss in body weight and in liver weight was found when the comparison was done with the positive control group. Histopathology revealed that QILE 200 mg/kg reduced the markers of cell necrosis. Conclusion: Present study revealed that Quercus ilex leaves have antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity due to its chemical constituents.


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-141
Author(s):  
Nur Aeni ◽  
Arie Srihardyastutie ◽  
Chanif Mahdi

2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) is a toxic compound of organic pollutants that is very persistent in the environment. This compound can accumulate in the body through contaminated food and can cause various adverse effects on human health. The purpose of this study was to observe the effect of casein tablets made from goat milk yogurt on Liver histopathological profile, residual TCDD and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in broiler chicken exposed to 50 ng/mL TCDD. A total of 18 male broiler chickens aged 3 weeks were used in this study and were divided into 3 experimental groups based on a completely randomized design (CRD): 1 (negative control group), 2 (positive control group), 3 (therapeutic group) which were administered by 750 mg of casein from goat milk yogurt for 21 days. TCDD residue and MDA levels in the liver were measured using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances test, respectively. The liver histopathological profile was observed using hematoxylin-eosin staining. The results showed that the administration of casein tablets decreased the level of TCDD residue and MDA by 5.75% and 43.74%, respectively. Moreover, the liver histopathological profile of the therapeutic group was better than that of the positive control group. It is suggested that casein tablet made from goat milk yogurt possesses anti-dioxin and antioxidant capacities.


2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Chariza Hanum Mayvita Iskandar ◽  
Yayun Siti Rochmah ◽  
Arlina Nurhapsari

Background: Ivory palm water (Cocos capitata) has a high potassium content. Potassium ion can depolarized excited dental nerve on dentin hypersensitivity. This study was to determine the effect of water gel ivory palm against dentine hypersensitivity by the anxiety level of mice using RGS (Rat Grimace Scale).Method: This research has been through ethical clearance which researchmethod was quasy experimental in vivo. The sample was 16 Wistar rats (Rattus novergicus) male 4-5 months with 4 mice in each group. Group I as a positive control. Group II as the ivory palm water gel 10% treatment group. Group III as the ivory palm water gel 70% treatment group. Group IV as a negative control. Research data analysis used Kruskal Wallis test with p <0.05 then continued by Mann Whitney test.Result: Kruskal Wallis test obtained significant difference between the four study groups (p <0.05). Mann Whitney test results in comparison either between positive control group and ivory palm water gel 10% and 70%, and comparison group of ivory palm water gel 10% and 70% weren’t significantly different.Conclusion: This study conclusion there was no significant difference between ivory palm water gel 10 % and 70 % in reducing anxiety level in male Wistar rats with dentinal hypersensitivity


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanna Lucia Oliveira Bonina Costa ◽  
Bianca Carolina da Silva Medeiros ◽  
Yara Nobre Araujo ◽  
Leandro Silva Menezes Junior ◽  
Paulo Uendel da Silva Jesus ◽  
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Objective: To establish the importance of evaluating ultrasensitive C-reactive protein (us-CRP) in a pediatric group with obesity as the main biomarker, detecting, as early as possible, cardiometabolic complications. Methods: This is a control-case, cross-sectional study involving the biochemical and anthropometric evaluation of 342 children and adolescents participating in the Preventive Medicine Service, in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil. When evaluated anthropometrically, it was observed that, in 235 of the cases, the body mass index (BMI) above the 97th percentile or the Z-score greater than +2 allowed their classification as obese. The control group consisted of 107 non-obese individuals. The sample was divided into three age groups according to the International Diabetes Federation (FID): 6-10 years, 10-16 years and >16 years, representing 45%, 39% and 14% of the sample population, respectively. Results: The CRP-us showed an average value of 2.36 +- 1.28 mg/dL in the obese group, while in the control group, the result found was 0.01 +- 0.1 mg/dL. There was a significant correlation between the increase in CRP levels in the obese group and other biochemical and anthropometric findings in the same group, such as: reduced HDL, elevated triglycerides, higher BMI, and increased abdominal circumference (AC). Homocysteine, in turn, proved to be a biomarker with little specificity in the sample in question. Conclusion: The ultra-sensitive C-reactive protein, already fundamentally correlated with increased cardiovascular risk in adults, demonstrates to be a validated biomarker, showing high sensitivity even in pediatric obese populations.


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-108
Author(s):  
Binsar Marshall Maranatha Sirait ◽  
Wahjoe Djatisoesanto ◽  
Soetojo

Objective: To analyze the effect of curcumin and vitamin E on kidney function and inflammatory response of Wistar strain rats that received cisplatin. Material & Methods: An experimental laboratory study with a post-test only control design, using male Wistar strain rats (Rattus norwegicus). Rats were randomized using the simple randomized sampling method. Samples were treated with cisplatin 5 mg/kg (positive control group), vitamin E 100 mg/kg, curcumin 100 mg/kg body, and a combination of both (treatment group), to evaluate its effect on and kidney function and inflammatory response as measured by tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine. Results: There were differences in TNF-α levels in the positive control group (cisplatin 5 mg/kg) against each treatment group (p<0.05). Further analysis showed that there was a significant difference between the treatment group that received vitamin E and curcumin from the treatment group that received a combination of both (P<0.05). In addition, there were differences in BUN and serum creatinine levels in the positive control group (cisplatin 5 mg/kg) against each treatment group (p<0.05). However, there was no significant difference in BUN levels in the treatment group that received vitamin E with the treatment group that received curcumin or a combination of both (p>0.05). No differences were found in serum creatinine levels between treatment groups receiving vitamin E, curcumin, or a combination of both. Conclusion: Vitamin E 100 mg/kg, curcumin 100 mg/kg, and the combination of both have a nephroprotector feature in Wistar rats exposed to cisplatin.


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