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ArticleBMC complementary and alternative medicine2013

Studies on tracheorelaxant and anti-inflammatory activities of rhizomes of Polygonatum verticillatum.

Haroon Khan, Muhammad Saeed, Malik Hassan Mehmood, Najeeb-ur Rehman, Naveed Muhammad, Ikram-ul Haq, Nadeem Ashraf, Kamal Eldin H El-Tahir, Anwarul-Hassan Gilani

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Haroon Khan
Muhammad Saeed
Malik Hassan Mehmood
Najeeb-ur Rehman
Naveed Muhammad
Ikram-ul Haq
Nadeem Ashraf
Kamal Eldin H El-Tahir
Anwarul-Hassan Gilani

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backgroundThe present study describes the tracheorelaxant and anti-inflammatory effects of Polygonatum verticillatum which may support its medicinal use in hyperactive airway complaints and inflammatory disorders.

methodsThe tracheorelaxant activity of crude extract of the rhizomes of P. verticillatum (PR) was assessed in isolated guinea-pig tracheal tissues immersed in tissue organ bath filled with Tyrode's solution and a continuous supply of carbogen gas (95% O2 and 5% CO2). The contractile and relaxant responses of the tissue were measured using isometric transducers coupled with Power-Lab data acquisition system. The anti-inflammatory effect was evaluated in carrageenan-induced rat paw edema model, while the lipoxygenase inhibitory activity was performed in the in-vitro assay. Various chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques were used for the isolation and characterization of pure molecules.

resultsIn isolated guinea-pig tracheal preparations, PR caused complete inhibition of the high K+ (80 mM) and carbachol-induced contractions however, it was more potent against K+ than CCh, similar to verapamil. Pretreatment of the tissue with PR, displaced the Ca2+ concentration-response curves to the right, similar to that induced by verapamil, indicating the presence of Ca2+ channel blocking like activity. When tested on carrageenan-induced rat paw edema, PR demonstrated a marked reduction in edema with 65.22% protection at 200 mg/kg, similar to aspirin. In the in-vitro assay, PR showed lipoxygenase inhibitory activity (IC50: 102 ± 0.19 μg/mL), similar to baicalein. Bioactivity-guided fractionation led to the isolation of 2-hydroxybenzoic acid and β-sitosterol.

conclusionsThese results indicate that the plant possesses tracheorelaxant, mediated possibly through a Ca2+ channel blockade mechanism, and anti-inflammatory activities, which may explain the medicinal use of this plant in airway disorders and inflammation.

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PhytotherapyRespiratory Tract DiseasesAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsCalcium Channel BlockersCarbacholCarrageenanEdemaFemaleGuinea PigsInflammationMaleMuscle ContractionMuscle, SmoothPlant ExtractsPolygonatumAnti-Inflammatory AgentsCalcium Channel BlockersCarbacholCarrageenangamma-sitosterolPlant ExtractsSalicylic AcidSitosterolsVerapamil

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PMCPMC3772698

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