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ArticleBMC immunology2022

Modulation of immunological responses by aqueous extract of Datura stramonium L. seeds on cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression in Wistar rats.

Parker Elijah Joshua, Junaidu Yahaya, Daniel Emmanuel Ekpo, Joyce Oloaigbe Ogidigo, Arome Solomon Odiba, Rita Onyekachukwu Asomadu, Samson Ayodeji Oka, Olasupo Stephen Adeniyi

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Article in BMC immunology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Parker Elijah JoshuaDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Federal Republic of Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0002-1837-0312
Junaidu YahayaDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Daniel Emmanuel EkpoDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Federal Republic of Nigeria. ekpodaniele@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0001-9201-8811
Joyce Oloaigbe OgidigoDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Federal Republic of Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0003-3323-0657
Arome Solomon OdibaDepartment of Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Rita Onyekachukwu AsomaduDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Federal Republic of Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0002-2424-1488
Samson Ayodeji OkaDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Federal Republic of Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0002-4269-1562
Olasupo Stephen AdeniyiDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Basic and Allied Medical Sciences, Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State, Federal Republic of Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0001-5648-441X
University of Nigeria · NGKogi State University · NGBenue State University · NG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDatura stramonium L. (Solanaceae) is used traditionally in west Africa to treat asthma, epilepsy, rheumatoid arthritis, filariasis microbial infections and conjunctivitis. This study investigated the immunomodulatory effects of aqueous seed extract of D. stramonium L. (ASEDS) on Wistar rats.

methodsThirty Wistar albino rats (180-200 g) were randomized into 6 groups (n = 5). Group 1 received distilled water only. Rats in groups 2-6 were pretreated with 10 mg/kg body weight (b.w.) Cyclophosphamide orally for 27-days to induce immunosuppression. Thereafter, they received treatment orally for 28 days as follows: Group 2 (distilled water), group 3 (5 mg/kg b.w. Levamisole), groups 4-6 (60, 90 and 120 mg/kg b.w. ASEDS, respectively). HPLC was used to determine major compounds in ASEDS. The effects of ASEDS on immune cells, immunoglobulins A, G and M levels, lipoproteins, and antioxidant status of rats were evaluated.

resultsASEDS indicated high content of Acutumine, Quinine, Catechin, Chlorogenic acid, Gallic acid, Quercetin, Vanillic acid, Luteolin, Formosanin C, Saponin, Cyanidin, Tannic acid, 3-Carene, Limonene and α-terpineol. Cyclophosphamide triggered significant (p < 0.05) reduction in total leucocyte count and differentials, IgA, IgG, high-density lipoproteins (HDL), catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, vitamins A, C and E levels of untreated rats. Administration of ASEDS led to significant (p < 0.05) improvement in immune cell counts, immunoglobulin synthesis, high-density lipoprotein concentration, and antioxidant status of rats in the treated groups.

conclusionsThe results obtained from the study showed the immunomodulatory activity of ASEDS, thereby indicating its potential in immunostimulatory drug discovery.

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CatechinDatura stramoniumSaponinsAnimalsAntioxidantsCatalaseChlorogenic AcidCyclophosphamideGallic AcidGlutathione PeroxidaseImmunoglobulin AImmunoglobulin GImmunosuppression TherapyLevamisoleLimoneneLipoproteins, HDLAntioxidantsCatalaseCatechinChlorogenic AcidCyclophosphamideGallic AcidGlutathione PeroxidaseImmunoglobulin AImmunoglobulin GLevamisoleLimoneneLipoproteins, HDLLuteolinPlant ExtractsQuercetinQuinineSaponinsSuperoxide DismutaseTanninsVanillic AcidVitaminsWaterCyclophosphamideDatura stramonium L.Immune systemImmunoglobulinsImmunosuppressionMedicinal plantsWistar rats

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PMID36261807
PMCPMC9583546
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