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Published on: September 16, 2018
Immunomodulatory potential of Nyctanthes abrortristis stem bark
Hitesh Kumar1, Neeru Vasudeva2
1School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Om Sterling Global University, Hisar, Haryana, India.
Background:
Phytotherapeutic modulation of the immune system to mitigate infectious ailments has been in vogue all over the world.
Objective:
The present work has been designed to scientifically explore the immunomodulatory potential of Nyctanthes arbortristis stem bark using mice models.
Materials & Method:
Methanolic (MNA) and aqueous (ANA) extracts of N. arbortristis stem bark were evaluated for possible modulation in humoral immunity through serum immunoglobulin estimation. The variation in cellular immunity was assessed using neutrophil adhesion test, carbon clearance assay, and cyclophosphamide-induced neutropenia.
Results And Discussion:
Administration of MNA and ANA (both at 200 mg/kg, p.o.) significantly augmented the levels of serum immunoglobulins (humoral antibody), neutrophil adhesion, and phagocytic index (a measure of carbon clearance). Extracts also guarded the animals against cyclophosphamide-induced leukopenia, especially neutropenia.
Conclusion:
Results indicate that cellular and humoral immune responses were aroused by pretreatment of the animal with methanol and aqueous extract of N. arbortristis. Thus, the methanol and aqueous extract of N. arbortristis stem bark possesses a significant immunostimulant activity and can be used to uplift the immune system in the infectious condition.
