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ArticlePloS one2016

Anti-Inflammatory Properties of the Enaminone E121 in the Dextran Sulfate Sodium (DSS) Colitis Model.

Maitham A Khajah, Kethireddy V Ananthalakshmi, Ivan Edafiogho

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Article in PloS one, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Maitham A KhajahFaculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait.
Kethireddy V AnanthalakshmiFaculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait.
Ivan EdafioghoDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America.
Kuwait University · KWUniversity of Saint Joseph · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEnaminones are synthetic compounds with an established role in the prevention of various forms of seizures. Recent evidence suggests potent anti-tussive, bronchodilation and anti-inflammatory properties. Pre-treatment with particularly E121 compound resulted in a decrease in leukocyte recruitment in the ovalbumin induced-model of asthma, immune cell proliferation and cytokine release in vitro. We hypothesize that E121 might serve as a therapeutic potential in intestinal inflammation through modulating immune cell functions.

methodsColitis was induced by daily dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) administration for 5 days, and its severity was determined by gross and histological assessments. The plasma level of various cytokines was measured using flow cytometry-based assay. The colonic expression/ phosphorylation level of various molecules was determined by immunofluorescence and western blotting. The effects of E121 treatment on in vitro neutrophil chemotaxis (under-agarose assay), superoxide release (luminol oxidation assay) and apoptosis (annexin V/7AAD) were also determined.

resultsDSS-induced colitis in mice was significantly reduced by daily E121 treatment (30-100 mg/kg) at gross and histological levels. This effect was due to modulated plasma levels of interleukin (IL-2) and colonic expression levels of various signaling molecules and proteins involved in apoptosis. In vitro neutrophil survival, chemotaxis, and superoxide release were also reduced by E121 treatment.

conclusionOur results indicate important anti-inflammatory actions of E121 in the pathogenesis of IBD.

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ColitisAniline CompoundsAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsCell SurvivalChemotaxisCyclohexanecarboxylic AcidsDextran SulfateInterleukin-2MiceMice, Inbred BALB CNeutrophilsSuperoxidesAniline CompoundsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsCyclohexanecarboxylic AcidsDextran SulfateE 121 compoundInterleukin-2Superoxides

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PMID27997590
PMCPMC5173236
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