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Pharmacologically active herbal remedies against atherosclerosis, characterization and DoE based marker
Rayadurgam Sireesha1, Manikandan Krishnan1, Muhammad Sadiq2,3
1Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Chennai 603203, India.
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This study developed and standardized a polyherbal formulation for atherosclerosis, demonstrating its safety and potent antioxidant activity in cell-based assays. The research provides a scientifically validated approach for traditional herbal medicine in treating cardiovascular disease.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Cardiovascular Research
Background:
- Atherosclerosis is a leading global cause of death, necessitating novel therapeutic strategies.
- Traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda utilize polyherbal compositions for various ailments.
- Existing treatments for atherosclerosis can be improved with innovative approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To formulate, characterize, and standardize a novel polyherbal formulation for atherosclerosis.
- To evaluate the safety and antioxidant potential of the formulation using in vitro assays.
- To identify and quantify key phytomarkers for quality control.
Main Methods:
- Design of Experiments (DoE) and densitometric studies for formulation optimization.
- LC-MS for phytomarker identification.
- MTT assay, Ao/EtBr staining, and intracellular ROS assay for cell viability and antioxidant activity.
- Molecular docking for predicting antioxidant activity.
Main Results:
- A highly desirable (0.962) and authenticated polyherbal formulation was developed.
- The formulation exhibited no toxicity in THP-1 cell lines via MTT and Ao/EtBr assays.
- Significant antioxidant activity was confirmed through intracellular ROS assays.
Conclusions:
- The developed polyherbal formulation is safe and possesses significant antioxidant properties.
- Standardized phytomarker quantification ensures formulation quality and reproducibility.
- This research supports the therapeutic potential of polyherbal medicine for atherosclerosis, paving the way for clinical studies.
Abstract:
Atherosclerosis is a complex condition that develops at varying rates in multiple configurations and blood vessels. The primary cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in the industrialized nations, continues to be atherosclerosis. Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems of medicine, among other traditional medical systems, utilize polyherbal compositions. The treatment of atherosclerosis has been improved with a novel multibotanical combination. In this study, we sought to formulate, characterize, and standardize a polyherbal formulation based on design of experiments (DoE), densitometric studies and to predict for antioxidant activity using molecular docking analysis based on LC- MS identified phytomarkers. In addition we have assessed its cell viability by MTT assay along with Ao/EtBr staining technique and intracellular ROS assay using THP-1 cell lines. Reported findings showed that the HPTLC based quantified components of selected multiherbals has the ability to treat for atherosclerosis. This document could be used to quickly authenticate the formulation as the method optimized was based on CCD design which shows desirability of 0.962 and 0.839. Cell based assays scientifically proves that the formulation was not toxic based on MTT assay along with AO/EtBr staining technique and has excellent antioxidant activities based on intracellular ROS assay using THP-1 cell lines. The observed findings would be crucial for future clinical aspects since the bioactive molecules contained in the extracts may have anticipated effects with other compounds and show a superior therapeutic potential. As a result, this study offers standardized and potentially therapeutic information about effective polyherbal formulation for atherosclerosis.
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