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ArticleInflammopharmacology2025

Endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide)-induced inflammation in albino rat and macrophages (RAW 264.7): Piper mullesua leaf extract as promising therapeutic against inflammatory pathophysiology via SOCS1 activation and phospho-NF-κB/JAK1/STAT1 inhibition.

Rikraj Loying, Laikangbam Lamyanba, Anupriya Borah, Reparani Thokchom, Vekuno Cukhamu, Hiranmoy Barman, Bhaben Sharmah, Nazim Uddin Afzal, Mir Ekbal Kabir, Archana Moni Das and 4 more

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Rikraj Loying *Centre for Infectious Diseases, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India.
Laikangbam Lamyanba *Animal Bioresource Division, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Takyelpat, Imphal, 795001, Manipur, India.
Anupriya BorahAcademy of Scientific and Innovative Research (Acsir), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
Reparani ThokchomAnimal Bioresource Division, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Takyelpat, Imphal, 795001, Manipur, India.
Vekuno CukhamuChemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India.
Hiranmoy BarmanCentre for Infectious Diseases, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India.
Bhaben SharmahCentre for Infectious Diseases, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India.
Nazim Uddin AfzalCentre for Infectious Diseases, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India.
Mir Ekbal KabirCentre for Infectious Diseases, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India.
Archana Moni DasCentre for Infectious Diseases, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India.
Jatin KalitaCentre for Infectious Diseases, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India.
Pulok Kumar MukherjeeAnimal Bioresource Division, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Takyelpat, Imphal, 795001, Manipur, India.
Nanaocha SharmaAnimal Bioresource Division, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Takyelpat, Imphal, 795001, Manipur, India. sharma.nanaocha@gmail.com.
Prasenjit MannaCentre for Infectious Diseases, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India. pmanna@neist.res.in.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1952-6531

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Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India BT/PR45260/NER/95/1929/2022
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The present investigation has been attempted for scientifically validating the traditional uses of Piper mullesua against inflammatory pathophysiology using both in vivo (albino rats) and in vitro (macrophage cells, RAW 264.7) models of inflammation caused by an endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide, LPS). Oral gavaging with PMHAE, hydroalcoholic extract of Piper mullesua leaves, dose-responsively (50, 100, or 200 mg/kg BW, 14 days) restored any alteration in the concentration of serum inflammatory cytokines, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-4, and IL-10 and decreased prostaglandin (PGE2) and nitrite count in rats injected (i.p.) with LPS (10 mg/kg BW). PMHAE supplementation (5, 10, or 20 µg/mL) further attenuated MCP-1, IL-6, and TNF-α, and increased IL-10 and IL-4 secretion and mRNA expression in LPS-treated (50 ng/mL) macrophages. PMHAE also enhanced phagocytic potential while attenuated ROS counts in LPS-treated cells. Additionally, PMHAE supplementation increased SOCS1 protein expression and decreased NF-κB phosphorylation (Serine 536), along with the expression of JAK1/STAT1 proteins in LPS-treated cells. Treatment with PMHAE did not cause any toxicity to animals and cultured cells. Phytochemical analysis (LC-MS/GC-MS) revealed various compounds, including piperine, piperlongumine, pipernonaline, phytol, methyl eugenol, and pinene, contributing to anti-inflammatory potential of PMHAE. These findings suggested Piper mullesua as a safe, effective, and potential anti-inflammatory avenue for therapeutic exploration in inflammatory pathophysiology.

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InflammationMacrophagesPiperPlant ExtractsAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsCytokinesJanus Kinase 1LipopolysaccharidesMaleMiceNF-kappa BPlant LeavesRatsRAW 264.7 CellsSignal TransductionAnti-Inflammatory AgentsCytokinesJak1 protein, ratJanus Kinase 1LipopolysaccharidesNF-kappa BPlant ExtractsSocs1 protein, ratStat1 protein, ratSTAT1 Transcription FactorSuppressor of Cytokine Signaling 1 ProteinAlbino ratAnti-inflammatory therapeuticInflammationLipopolysaccharideMacrophage cellsPiper mullesua

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