University of Greenwich, London, UK.
BMC Complement Med Ther. 2023 Oct 26;23(1):380. doi: 10.1186/s12906-023-04181-8.
BACKGROUND: The liver plays a crucial role in the body's metabolic and detoxification processes. Given its importance, compromised liver function can negatively impact the body's metabolic and physiological function. Liver diseases can result from several factors, including exposure to toxins, alcohol consumption, and viral infections. Therefore, finding natural remedies for liver protection and treatment is important. Moringa oleifera is a tree known for its various medicinal properties, including hepatoprotective effects. This study aimed to investigate the potential of M. oleifera seed extract in protecting liver cells. METHODS: In this study, dried-seed powder of M. oleifera was extracted using extraction solvents, methanol, and ethanol. HepG2 cells were cultured and treated with different concentrations of the extracts. The antioxidative activity, cell viability, and antiproliferation were assessed using the total antioxidant capacity assay (TAC) and 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Additionally, liver enzyme activity was determined through alkaline phosphatase and aspartate aminotransferase activity assays. RESULTS: The extracts had varying effects on liver cells depending on the concentration and time of exposure. Lower concentrations (50 mg/l and 100 mg/l) have mild stimulatory effects/minimal impact on metabolic activity, while higher concentrations (200 mg/l and 400 mg/l) tend to decrease metabolic activity, especially at later time points. Moreover, the extracts effectively reduced the levels of the liver enzyme AST, indicating their ability to mitigate liver injury. CONCLUSION: The study concludes that the crude extracts of M. oleifera seeds exhibit potential as a natural remedy for liver diseases. The effects of M. oleifera extract suggest that it has potential as a preventive and therapeutic agent for liver damage. This study highlights the importance of exploring natural remedies for liver protection and treatment.
背景:肝脏在人体的代谢和解毒过程中起着至关重要的作用。鉴于其重要性,肝功能受损会对身体的代谢和生理功能产生负面影响。肝脏疾病可由多种因素引起,包括接触毒素、饮酒和病毒感染。因此,寻找肝脏保护和治疗的天然疗法很重要。辣木是一种具有多种药用特性的树,包括保肝作用。本研究旨在探讨辣木籽提取物保护肝细胞的潜力。
方法:本研究采用甲醇和乙醇作为提取溶剂,从辣木籽干籽粉中提取。培养 HepG2 细胞并以不同浓度的提取物处理。采用总抗氧化能力测定法(TAC)和 3-(4,5-二甲基噻唑-2-基)-2,5-二苯基-2H-四唑溴盐(MTT)测定法评估抗氧化活性、细胞活力和增殖抑制。此外,通过碱性磷酸酶和天冬氨酸氨基转移酶活性测定法测定肝酶活性。
结果:提取物对肝细胞的影响因浓度和暴露时间而异。较低浓度(50mg/l 和 100mg/l)对代谢活性有轻微的刺激作用/最小影响,而较高浓度(200mg/l 和 400mg/l)往往会降低代谢活性,尤其是在后期时间点。此外,提取物能有效降低肝酶 AST 的水平,表明其减轻肝损伤的能力。
结论:研究得出结论,辣木籽的粗提取物具有作为治疗肝脏疾病的天然药物的潜力。辣木提取物的作用表明,它具有作为预防和治疗肝损伤的潜在用途。本研究强调了探索天然肝脏保护和治疗方法的重要性。
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