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ArticleIndian journal of pharmacology

5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4, 5-dimethoxy-phenyl)-chromen-4-one-a flavone from Bruguiera gymnorrhiza displaying anti-inflammatory properties.

Rajib Barik, Ratul Sarkar, Prova Biswas, Rammohan Bera, Soma Sharma, Suvadeep Nath, Sanmoy Karmakar, Tuhinadri Sen

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Rajib BarikDemaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal, India; TCG Life Sciences Ltd., Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Ratul SarkarDemaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Prova BiswasDemaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Rammohan BeraDemaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal, India; TCG Life Sciences Ltd., Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Soma SharmaTCG Life Sciences Ltd., Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Suvadeep NathTCG Life Sciences Ltd., Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Sanmoy KarmakarDemaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Tuhinadri SenDemaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Jadavpur University · INTCG Lifesciences (India) · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveBruguiera gymnorrhiza (BRG) (L.) Lamk (Rhizophoraceae), a mangrove species, is widely distributed in the Pacific region, eastern Africa, Indian subcontinent, and subtropical Australia. The leaves of this plant are traditionally used for treating burns and inflammatory lesions. This study isolates the bioactive compound from the methanol extract of BRG leaves and evaluates the possible mechanisms of anti-inflammatory activity involved. MATERIALS AND

methodsBioassay-guided fractionation of BRG was performed to identify the bioactive fraction (displaying inhibition of cyclooxygenase 2 [COX2] - 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) activities and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) production at the tested concentrations of 100 and 10 μg/ml). The fractionation was performed by solvent extraction and preparative high-performance liquid chromatography. The bioactive compound was characterized by ultraviolet-visible, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The antioxidant potential was evaluated by electron spin resonance spectrum of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical at 250 μM. The effect of the compound was also studied on TNF-α converting enzyme and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) activities at the concentrations 100, 10 and 1 μg/ml.

resultsBioassay-guided purification of BRG revealed the presence of a flavone (5,7-dihydroxy-2- [3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethoxy-phenyl]-chromen-4-one) of molecular weight 330Da. It demonstrated more than 80% inhibition against COX2, 5-LOX activities and TNF-α production at 100 μg/ml. It also displayed 40% inhibition against DPPH radical at the tested concentration along with 23.1% inhibition of NF-κB activity at 100 μg/ml.

conclusionsThe isolated methoxy-flavone may play a predominant role in the anti-inflammatory properties displayed by BRG leaves. Such activity may involve multiple mechanisms, namely (a) modulation of oxidative stress (b) inhibition of arachidonic acid metabolism and (c) downregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines probably through NF-κB inhibition.

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Anti-Inflammatory AgentsArachidonate 5-LipoxygenaseDinoprostoneFlavonesHumansRhizophoraceaeTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaAnti-Inflammatory AgentsArachidonate 5-LipoxygenaseDinoprostoneFlavonesTumor Necrosis Factor-alpha5-lipoxygenasecyclooxygenasecytokineflavonenuclear factor kappa Btransactivation assay

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