Anti-inflammatory effect of Mitragyna speciosa crude methanol extract on the guinea pig ileum.

In a recent study, we have shown that the crude methanol extract of Mitragyna speciosa (of the family Rubiaceae) exerted significant in vivo anti-inflammatory activities in rodents as evident in the carageenan-induced paw edema and cotton pellet-induced granuloma tests [1], but the underlying mechan...

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Main Authors: Shaik Mossadeq, Wan Mastura, Khalid, Syamimi, M.P, Azyyati, Z.A., Zakaria, Abdul Kadir, Arifah, Rajion, Mohamed Ali, M Taufik, Hidayat, M.L., Jabit, M. R., Sulaiman
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Published: Georg Thieme Verlag 2009
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13153/
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author Shaik Mossadeq, Wan Mastura
Khalid, Syamimi
M.P, Azyyati
Z.A., Zakaria
Abdul Kadir, Arifah
Rajion, Mohamed Ali
M Taufik, Hidayat
M.L., Jabit
M. R., Sulaiman
author_facet Shaik Mossadeq, Wan Mastura
Khalid, Syamimi
M.P, Azyyati
Z.A., Zakaria
Abdul Kadir, Arifah
Rajion, Mohamed Ali
M Taufik, Hidayat
M.L., Jabit
M. R., Sulaiman
author_sort Shaik Mossadeq, Wan Mastura
building UPM Institutional Repository
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description In a recent study, we have shown that the crude methanol extract of Mitragyna speciosa (of the family Rubiaceae) exerted significant in vivo anti-inflammatory activities in rodents as evident in the carageenan-induced paw edema and cotton pellet-induced granuloma tests [1], but the underlying mechanism is poorly understood. Our present study aims to explore the anti-inflammatory activities of this plant in vitro in order to rationalize the traditional use of this plant in the treatment of some stomach ailments [2]. The pharmacologic actions of M. speciosa were assessed by measuring the mechanical activity of isolated guinea pig ileum strips in an organ bath. The resultant methanol extract (0.01–0.05mg/ml) caused a stimulatory effect followed by a relaxation of ileal activities at a higher dose (0.3–5mg/ml) (p<0.05). These results indicate that M. speciosa exert spasmogenic effects at a lower dose and a spasmolytic effect at a higher dose thus corroborating the use of plant in the treatment of diarrhoea and constipation. Moreover, results indicated that pretreatment with M. speciosa (0.3–5mg/ml) which were tested positive for flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, sterols and tannins produced significant concentration-dependant inhibition of spasmogenic activities when exposed to single submaximal contraction induced by histamine (H) and bradykinin (B). These results suggest that the anti-inflammatory activity of M. speciosa is mediated possibly through the H and B receptor antagonism, thus providing a scientific basis for the folkloric use of this plant in stomach disorders.
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spelling upm-131532013-12-09T07:38:59Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13153/ Anti-inflammatory effect of Mitragyna speciosa crude methanol extract on the guinea pig ileum. Shaik Mossadeq, Wan Mastura Khalid, Syamimi M.P, Azyyati Z.A., Zakaria Abdul Kadir, Arifah Rajion, Mohamed Ali M Taufik, Hidayat M.L., Jabit M. R., Sulaiman In a recent study, we have shown that the crude methanol extract of Mitragyna speciosa (of the family Rubiaceae) exerted significant in vivo anti-inflammatory activities in rodents as evident in the carageenan-induced paw edema and cotton pellet-induced granuloma tests [1], but the underlying mechanism is poorly understood. Our present study aims to explore the anti-inflammatory activities of this plant in vitro in order to rationalize the traditional use of this plant in the treatment of some stomach ailments [2]. The pharmacologic actions of M. speciosa were assessed by measuring the mechanical activity of isolated guinea pig ileum strips in an organ bath. The resultant methanol extract (0.01–0.05mg/ml) caused a stimulatory effect followed by a relaxation of ileal activities at a higher dose (0.3–5mg/ml) (p<0.05). These results indicate that M. speciosa exert spasmogenic effects at a lower dose and a spasmolytic effect at a higher dose thus corroborating the use of plant in the treatment of diarrhoea and constipation. Moreover, results indicated that pretreatment with M. speciosa (0.3–5mg/ml) which were tested positive for flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, sterols and tannins produced significant concentration-dependant inhibition of spasmogenic activities when exposed to single submaximal contraction induced by histamine (H) and bradykinin (B). These results suggest that the anti-inflammatory activity of M. speciosa is mediated possibly through the H and B receptor antagonism, thus providing a scientific basis for the folkloric use of this plant in stomach disorders. Georg Thieme Verlag 2009 Article PeerReviewed Shaik Mossadeq, Wan Mastura and Khalid, Syamimi and M.P, Azyyati and Z.A., Zakaria and Abdul Kadir, Arifah and Rajion, Mohamed Ali and M Taufik, Hidayat and M.L., Jabit and M. R., Sulaiman (2009) Anti-inflammatory effect of Mitragyna speciosa crude methanol extract on the guinea pig ileum. Planta Medica, 75 (9). 1012-1012 . ISSN 0032-0943; ESSN: 1439-0221 10.1055/s-0029-1234736 English
spellingShingle Shaik Mossadeq, Wan Mastura
Khalid, Syamimi
M.P, Azyyati
Z.A., Zakaria
Abdul Kadir, Arifah
Rajion, Mohamed Ali
M Taufik, Hidayat
M.L., Jabit
M. R., Sulaiman
Anti-inflammatory effect of Mitragyna speciosa crude methanol extract on the guinea pig ileum.
title Anti-inflammatory effect of Mitragyna speciosa crude methanol extract on the guinea pig ileum.
title_full Anti-inflammatory effect of Mitragyna speciosa crude methanol extract on the guinea pig ileum.
title_fullStr Anti-inflammatory effect of Mitragyna speciosa crude methanol extract on the guinea pig ileum.
title_full_unstemmed Anti-inflammatory effect of Mitragyna speciosa crude methanol extract on the guinea pig ileum.
title_short Anti-inflammatory effect of Mitragyna speciosa crude methanol extract on the guinea pig ileum.
title_sort anti-inflammatory effect of mitragyna speciosa crude methanol extract on the guinea pig ileum.
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13153/
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