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- The study investigates the impact of total coumarins from Urtica dentata on colitis induced by dextran sulfate sodium in mice.
- Mice treated with total coumarins experienced less weight loss, lower levels of inflammation markers IL-6 and IFN-gamma, and increased anti-inflammatory cytokines IL-10 and TGF-beta1.
- The findings suggest that total coumarins have an anti-inflammatory effect, improving colitis symptoms by modulating inflammatory protein expressions and cytokine levels.
Article Abstract
Objective: To study the effect of total coumarins (TC) from Urtica dentata on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice.
Method: The colitis model was established by administering DSS. Having been treated with TC, their body weight was determined. Concentrations of IL-6, IL-10, TGF-beta1 and IFN-gamma were monitored by ELISA. Colon samples were collected for the histopathological examination. Western blot was used to detect TLR4 and NF-kappaB protein expression in colonic tissues.
Result: TCs from U. dentata effectively controlled the body weight loss of mice with colitis, down-regulated the concentration of IL-6 and IFN-gamma and increased the suppressive cytokines IL-10 and TGF-beta1 in the serum. Additionally, TC alleviated the mucosal damage and decreased the expressions of TLR4 and NF-kappaB in colonic tissues.
Conclusion: TCs from U. dentata shows the anti-inflammatory effect on colitis in mice by reducing the expressions of TLR4 and NF-kappaB in colonic tissues and regulating pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokines.
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