An in vivo and in vitro analysis of free radical scavenging potential possessed by Desmodium gangeticum chloroform root extract: interpretation by gsms

Srivats, S; Ramakrishnan, G; Paddikkala, J; Kurian, GA

HERO ID

1547673

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2012

Language

English

PMID

22186306

HERO ID 1547673
In Press No
Year 2012
Title An in vivo and in vitro analysis of free radical scavenging potential possessed by Desmodium gangeticum chloroform root extract: interpretation by gsms
Authors Srivats, S; Ramakrishnan, G; Paddikkala, J; Kurian, GA
Journal Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Volume 25
Issue 1
Page Numbers 27-34
Abstract In the present study, the effect of DG chloroform root extract was assessed on isolated rat heart and in-vitro antioxidant models. Ischemia reperfusion injury was experimentally induced by using Langendroff apparatus. The free radical scavenging potential was studied in vitro by using different antioxidant models such as DPPH, super oxide scavenging activity, hydroxide scavenging activity and nitric oxide scavenging activity. Both experimental approaches not only substantiate its antioxidant potential but also the cardio-protection imparted by the extract. The cardio-stimulatory effects were investigated for the extract by treating it as a pre-conditioning agent against myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury. The improved antioxidant status of the myocardium indirectly predicts reduced oxidative stress mediated by ischemic reperfusion with evident reduction of infarct size determined by cardiac marker protein. These findings indicate that DG chloroform root extract may possess therapeutic potential against ischemia reperfusion injury.
Pmid 22186306
Wosid WOS:000300070900006
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Keyword Desmodium gangeticum; ischemic reperfusion; antioxidants; free radical scavenging; Gas spectroscopy/mass spectroscopy