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Effects of ethanol extract of Ficus bengalensis (bark) on inflammatory bowel disease
Ist Teil von
Indian journal of pharmacology, 2010-08, Vol.42 (4), p.214-218
Ort / Verlag
India: Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Pharmacological Society
Erscheinungsjahr
2010
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Objective : The present study was designed to evaluate the effects of
ethanol extract of Ficus bengalensis Linn. bark (AEFB) on inflammatory
bowel disease (IBD). Materials and Methods : Effects of AEFB were
studied on 2,4,6-trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid (TNBS, 0.25 ml 120 mg/ml
in 50% ethanol intrarectally, on first day only) induced IBD in rats.
The effects of co-administration of prednisolone (2 mg/kg) and AEFB
(250, 500 mg/kg) for 21 days were evaluated. Animals sacrificed at end
of the experiment and various histopathological parameters like colon
mucosal damage index (CMDI) and disease activity index (DAI) were
assessed. In the colon homogenate malondialdehyde (MDA),
myeloperoxidase (MPO), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and nitric oxide
(NO) levels and in mesentery % mast cell protection was also measured.
Results : Rats treated with only TNBS showed more score of CMDI and
DAI, higher MDA, NO, MPO, and lower SOD activity as compared to the
control group. Treatment with AEFB significantly declined both indices
scores and decreased the MPO, MDA, NO, and increased the SOD activity.
AEFB also increased the % mast cell protection compared to alone
TNBS-treated animals. Conclusion : In our study, we found that AEFB
has a significant protective effect in the IBD in rats that is
comparable to that of prednisolone and may be because of the presence
of flavonoids, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds.