| Autor: |
Aleem A; Institute of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan., Aslam B; Institute of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan., Alim MB; Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan., Hussain A; Institute of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan/ Department of Pharmacy, Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Pakistan., Faisal MN; Institute of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan., Sindhu ZU; Department of Parasitology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. |
| Abstrakt: |
Stellaria media L. has traditionally been used to treat inflammatory and gastrointestinal ailments. This study aimed to phytochemically characterize the S. media extract and explore its anti-ulcer efficacy against piroxicam-induced stomach lesions in Wistar rats. Phytochemical analysis was performed and antioxidant capacity of extract was determined using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay. In vivo, piroxicam (30mg/kg) was administered to induce gastric ulceration. Gastro protective effect of S. media extract was observed at 150, 300 and 450mg/kg, respectively. While omeprazole (20mg/kg) was used as a conventional anti-ulcer drug. After oral treatment for 14 days, stomach acidic secretions, ulcerogenic indices, hematological markers and oxidative stress parameters were assessed along with histological examination. The existence of polyphenol contents in S. media extract was confirmed in correlation to a marked DPPH inhibition (IC 50 27.94µg/mL). S. media extract resulted in a dose-dependent elevation in gastric pH while a decrease in acid volume, acidity and ulceration. Also, S. media extract administration restored the impaired hematological markers (RBCs, Hb, WBCs and PLTs) and decreased oxidative stress by reducing oxidants (TOS and MDA) while raising antioxidants (TAC and CAT). Furthermore, gastric histological results corroborated the aforementioned findings. Conclusively, S. media could provide a promising protective effect against drug-induced gastric ulceration. |
