Locomotor Behaviour and Anxiety in the Open Field and Light/Dark Box in CD1 Mice Treated with Aspirin, Cataflam and Ethanolic Extract of Cannabis sativa

Nku, C. O.; Oghale, G. O.; Ajiwhen, I

doi:10.9734/bjmmr/2015/15032

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“…A co-relation has been observed between oxidative stress induced by aspirin and cell membrane damage, which may suggest that the damage to the cell membrane could be due to the increased lipid peroxidation. 50,51 Membrane fatty acid unsaturation plays an important role in protecting against oxidative stress. 52 As the Fig.…”

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Aspirin Causes Lipid Accumulation and Damage to Cell Membrane by Regulating DCI1/OLE1 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Zhu

Yan

et al. 2020

Microbial Drug Resistance

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Aspirin is one of the most commonly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Various potential pharmacological effects of aspirin, such as anticancer, antibacterial activity, and prolonging life expectancy have been discovered. However, the mechanism of aspirin is not fully elucidated. Herein, the effects of aspirin on fatty acid metabolism in yeast cell model Saccharomyces cerevisiae were studied. The results showed that aspirin can induce lipid accumulation and reduce the unsaturated fat index in cells. The assessment of cell membrane integrity demonstrated that aspirin caused damage to the cell membrane. These effects of aspirin were attributed to the alterations of the expression of DCI1 and OLE1. Similarly, aspirin was able to cause lipid accumulation and damage to the cell membrane by interfering with the expression of OLE1 in Candida albicans. These findings are expected to improve current understanding of the mode of action of aspirin and provide a novel strategy for antifungal drug design.

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Aspirin Causes Lipid Accumulation and Damage to Cell Membrane by Regulating DCI1/OLE1 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Zhu

Yan

et al. 2020

Microbial Drug Resistance

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“…Hamdan et al ( 2020 ) demonstrated decreased crossing and rearing activities via ethanol-induced gastric ulcers in rats. Moreover, the previous study by Nku et al ( 2015 ) showed a decrease in locomotor/exploratory and anxiety-like behaviour in Aspirin® treated mice compared to the control group. Gastric inflammation may alter brain function and affect animal anxiety-like behaviour by increasing proinflammatory cytokines such as (TNF-) (Luo et al 2013 ) and through the upregulation of the transcript levels of oxidative stress (HO-1 and Nrf-2) and inflammatory (NF-kB and COX-2 genes) related genes as shown in our results.…”

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confidence: 77%

Promising effect of Geranium robertianum L. leaves and Aloe vera gel powder on Aspirin®-induced gastric ulcers in Wistar rats: anxiolytic behavioural effect, antioxidant activity, and protective pathways

Bawish,

Rabab,

Gohari

et al. 2023

Inflammopharmacol

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Background Many drugs have been restricted in the treatment of gastric ulcers (GU). So, herbal medicines are now in great demand for their better cultural acceptability, compatibility, and minimal side effects. Therefore, our study aimed to assess the protective efficacy of Aloe vera gel and Geranium robertianum extracts against Aspirin®-induced GU in Wistar rats. Methods Antioxidant activity and chemical composition of both herbs were analysed. Then, we divided forty female Wistar rats into five groups: a negative control group, a positive control group of Aspirin®-induced GU, and pretreated groups with Aloe Vera, geranium, and Famotidine (reference drug). The locomotor disability, anxiety-like behaviour, and ultrasonography were assessed. Ultimately, scarification of animals to determine gastric juice pH and ulcer index. Then the collection of stomach and liver for histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations, besides tracing the oxidative stress biomarkers and related genes. Results High content of polyphenols was revealed in both extracts. The pretreatment with Aloe vera gel and geranium showed significant antioxidant activities with free radical scavenging and ferric-reducing power (FRAP). Moreover, they improved the stomach architecture and alleviated anxiety-like behaviour and motor deficits. They significantly reduced the expression of proinflammatory cytokine (TNF-α), inflammatory, and oxidative stress genes (NF-KB, HO-1, Nrf-2) while increasing the Keap-1 in gastric mucosa. Conclusion Data presented a significant protective effect of Aloe vera gel and geranium against Aspirin®-induced GU; they reduced gastric mucosal injury with potential anxiolytic effects through their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Therefore, they may be considered promising agents for preventing or treating gastric ulceration.

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“…The test employed a square box of white matt polyvinyl chloride with internal dimensions of 72 × 72 cm and 33 cm height of walls [ 92 ]. The open box was illuminated with approximately 900 lux during the experiment.…”

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Methamphetamine Induces Systemic Inflammation and Anxiety: The Role of the Gut–Immune–Brain Axis

Davidson

Mayer

Habib

et al. 2022

IJMS

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Methamphetamine (METH) is a highly addictive drug abused by millions of users worldwide, thus becoming a global health concern with limited management options. The inefficiency of existing treatment methods has driven research into understanding the mechanisms underlying METH-induced disorders and finding effective treatments. This study aims to understand the complex interactions of the gastrointestinal–immune–nervous systems following an acute METH dose administration as one of the potential underlying molecular mechanisms concentrating on the impact of METH abuse on gut permeability. Findings showed a decreased expression of tight junction proteins ZO-1 and EpCAm in intestinal tissue and the presence of FABP-1 in sera of METH treated mice suggests intestinal wall disruption. The increased presence of CD45+ immune cells in the intestinal wall further confirms gut wall inflammation/disruption. In the brain, the expression of inflammatory markers Ccl2, Cxcl1, IL-1β, TMEM119, and the presence of albumin were higher in METH mice compared to shams, suggesting METH-induced blood–brain barrier disruption. In the spleen, cellular and gene changes are also noted. In addition, mice treated with an acute dose of METH showed anxious behavior in dark and light, open field, and elevated maze tests compared to sham controls. The findings on METH-induced inflammation and anxiety may provide opportunities to develop effective treatments for METH addiction in the future.

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Locomotor Behaviour and Anxiety in the Open Field and Light/Dark Box in CD1 Mice Treated with Aspirin, Cataflam and Ethanolic Extract of Cannabis sativa

Cited by 8 publications

References 18 publications

Aspirin Causes Lipid Accumulation and Damage to Cell Membrane by Regulating DCI1/OLE1 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Aspirin Causes Lipid Accumulation and Damage to Cell Membrane by Regulating DCI1/OLE1 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Promising effect of Geranium robertianum L. leaves and Aloe vera gel powder on Aspirin®-induced gastric ulcers in Wistar rats: anxiolytic behavioural effect, antioxidant activity, and protective pathways

Methamphetamine Induces Systemic Inflammation and Anxiety: The Role of the Gut–Immune–Brain Axis

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