Bioevaluation of Anisomeles indica extracts and their inhibitory effects on Helicobacter pylori-mediated inflammation
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Hsiu Man Lien1, Chyi Yann Wang, Hsiao Yun Chang
1Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan.
Ethnopharmacological Relevance:
Helicobacter pylori is associated with the majority of gastric disorders and the antibiotic resistant rates have increased annually worldwide. Anisomeles indica and its constituent, ovatodiolide (OVT), were shown to have bactericide activity against Helicobacter pylori. The aim of this study was to manufacture extracts containing the effective constituent, OVT, and evaluate their bactericidal function and the inhibition of inflammatory responses to Helicobacter pylori infection.
Materials And Methods:
Various concentrations of ethanol for extraction of Anisomeles indica were performed and the content of OVT was analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The anti-bacterial activity of Anisomeles indica ethanol extracts and the constituent OVT were determined. Additional experiments were performed to investigate the Anisomeles indica ethanol extracts and OVT to inhibit the Helicobacter pylori-induced inflammation of both gastric epithelial cells and macrophages.
Results:
Amongst the extracts tested, 50% and 95% ethanol extracts contained large amount of OVT and showed potent anti-Helicobacter pylori activity. An in vitro Helicobacter pylori-infection model revealed that 95% ethanol extract attenuated Helicobacter pylori-induced nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) activity and interleukin (IL)-8 secretion of gastric epithelial cells. In addition, 95% ethanol extract significantly inhibited lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), as well as production of nitric oxide (NO) and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) by macrophages.
Conclusions:
This study reveals that Anisomeles indica ethanol extracts containing OVT may be a potent and economic therapeutic agent for Helicobacter pylori infection and attenuation of Helicobacter pylori-mediated inflammation.
Insights
Anisomeles indica extracts, rich in ovatodiolide (OVT), show potent activity against Helicobacter pylori. These extracts also reduce inflammation, offering a promising therapeutic option for H. pylori infections.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Microbiology
- Natural Products Chemistry
Background:
- Helicobacter pylori infection is a major cause of gastric disorders, with rising antibiotic resistance globally.
- Anisomeles indica and its compound ovatodiolide (OVT) exhibit bactericidal effects against H. pylori.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop Anisomeles indica extracts rich in OVT.
- To evaluate the bactericidal efficacy of these extracts against H. pylori.
- To assess the anti-inflammatory properties of the extracts in H. pylori-infected models.
Main Methods:
- Extraction of Anisomeles indica using varying ethanol concentrations.
- Quantification of OVT content via High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
- In vitro assessment of antibacterial activity and inhibition of inflammatory markers (NF-κB, IL-8, iNOS, NO, TNF-α).
Main Results:
- 50% and 95% ethanol extracts demonstrated high OVT content and significant anti-H. pylori activity.
- The 95% ethanol extract suppressed H. pylori-induced NF-κB activation and IL-8 secretion in gastric cells.
- The extract also inhibited LPS-induced iNOS, NO, and TNF-α production in macrophages.
Conclusions:
- Anisomeles indica ethanol extracts containing OVT are effective against H. pylori.
- These extracts show potential for mitigating H. pylori-associated inflammation.
- The findings suggest a potent, economical therapeutic strategy for H. pylori infection.
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