OBJECTIVE AND DESIGN: The purpose of this study was to elucidate the probable mechanism for the anti-arthritic activity of agnuside (AGN), a compound isolated from the leaf extract of Vitex negundo. METHODOLOGY: The anti-inflammatory activity of AGN within a dose range of 1.56-12.50 mg/kg in normal and adrenalectomized rats was evaluated against different inflammagens. An array of pro-inflammatory mediators (PGE(2) and LTB(4)) and T-cell-mediated cytokines (IL-2, TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-4, IL-10, IL-17) was assayed using flow cytometry, in arthritic paw tissue homogenate and splenocytes of treated animals. RESULTS: Significant anti-arthritic activity was observed in the polyarthritis test in rats and this was associated with significant suppression of inflammatory mediators and T-cell-mediated cytokines (Th1/Th2). The anti-inflammatory activity in adrenalectomized rats confirmed that the effect of AGN is not mediated by the pituitary-adrenal axis. AGN also showed inhibition of vascular permeability and leukocyte migration in vivo. CONCLUSION: The study suggests the possible development of AGN as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of arthritis by the modulation of the host immune response.
OBJECTIVE AND DESIGN: The purpose of this study was to elucidate the probable mechanism for the anti-arthritic activity of agnuside (AGN), a compound isolated from the leaf extract of Vitex negundo. METHODOLOGY: The anti-inflammatory activity of AGN within a dose range of 1.56-12.50 mg/kg in normal and adrenalectomized rats was evaluated against different inflammagens. An array of pro-inflammatory mediators (PGE(2) and LTB(4)) and T-cell-mediated cytokines (IL-2, TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-4, IL-10, IL-17) was assayed using flow cytometry, in arthritic paw tissue homogenate and splenocytes of treated animals. RESULTS: Significant anti-arthritic activity was observed in the polyarthritis test in rats and this was associated with significant suppression of inflammatory mediators and T-cell-mediated cytokines (Th1/Th2). The anti-inflammatory activity in adrenalectomized rats confirmed that the effect of AGN is not mediated by the pituitary-adrenal axis. AGN also showed inhibition of vascular permeability and leukocyte migration in vivo. CONCLUSION: The study suggests the possible development of AGN as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of arthritis by the modulation of the host immune response.
Authors: Tri Nhut Pham; Xuan Tuyen Nguyen; Trong Doan Phan; Tien Dung Le; Thi Bach Tuyet Nguyen; Thi Phuong Lien Hoang; Long Giang Bach Journal: Heliyon Date: 2022-02-18