Immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects of bioactive compounds of Cassia angustifolia Vahl. leaf extract

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https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.3159

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Anti-Inflammatory bioactive compounds, Cassia angustifolia, Immunomodulation

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Cassia angustifolia Vahl. is a medicinal plant known for its efficacy in treating various, including respiratory conditions and skin inflammation. It possesses antibacterial and anticancer properties. This work investigated the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects of C. angustifolia. The ethanol leaf extract of C. angustifolia was utilized to examine gene expression related to angiogenesis cytokines in RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. The results demonstrated a significant increase in the viability of treated macrophage RAW 264.7 cells, accompanied by an improvement in angiogenesis cytokines expression and a dose-dependent inhibition of nitric oxide production. GC-MS analysis identified 11 active components within the extract, each exhibiting distinct biological activities such as antioxidant, antitumor and anti-inflammatory effects. Notable compounds include hexadecanoic acid, 2-pentadecanone, phthalic acid, oxalic acid, carbonic acid, tricosane, undecanal and many others. In conclusion, ethanol leaf extract of C. angustifolia exhibits immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting nitric oxide production and enhancing the expression of angiogenesis cytokines.

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Abood WN. Immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects of bioactive compounds of Cassia angustifolia Vahl. leaf extract. Plant Sci. Today [Internet]. 2024 Apr. 14 [cited 2024 May 1];11(2). Available from: https://horizonepublishing.com/journals/index.php/PST/article/view/3159

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