In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Study of Limonoids Isolated from Chisocheton Plants

Autor: Erina Hilmayanti, Xuhao Huang, Supriatno Salam, Nurlelasari, Unang Supratman, Kazuya Kabayama, Koichi Fukase
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Current Issues in Molecular Biology, Vol 46, Iss 1, Pp 909-922 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1467-3045
1467-3037
DOI: 10.3390/cimb46010058
Popis: Chisocheton plants from the family Meliaceae have traditionally been used to treat several diseases; however, scientific evidence is limited. The most abundant chemical constituents of this plant are the limonoids, which are known for their various biological activities, including anti-inflammatory effects. However, the anti-inflammatory effects and underlying mechanisms of action of the constituents of Chisocheton plants have not been fully explored. In this report, we evaluated the anti-inflammatory activity of 17 limonoid compounds from Chisocheton plant primarily by measuring their inhibitory effects on the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, and MCP-1, in LPS-stimulated THP-1 cells using an ELISA assay. Compounds 3, 5, 9, and 14–17 exhibited significant activity in inhibiting the evaluated pro-inflammatory markers, with IC50 values less than 20 µM and a high selectivity index (SI) range. Compounds 3, 5, 9, and 15 significantly suppressed the expression of phosphorylated p38 MAPK in THP-1 cells stimulated with LPS. These findings support the use of limonoids from Chisocheton plants as promising candidates for anti-inflammatory therapy.
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