Effect of Hydroalcoholic Extract of <i>Ribes khorasanicum</i> on Acute Hypertension Induced by L-NAME in Rat

Hamounpeima, Ismael; Hosseini, Mahmoud; Mohebbati, Reza; Shafei, Mohammad Naser

doi:10.3831/kpi.2019.22.021

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“…Use of pharmacological inhibitors of NO synthesis, such as NG-monomethyl-L-arginine and Nω-Nitro-Larginine methyl ester hydrochloride (LNAME), have resulted in signi cant BP increases and are rmly established to produce both acute and chronic hypertension in many animal species [12;13,14]. Moreover, administrations of 7 to 10 mg/kg LNAME doses in rats induced tachycardia at the time when BP reached the peak [13,15].…”

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Administration effects of four psilocybin mushroom extracts on serotonin levels and endothelial nitric oxide synthase activity levels in vivo and in vitro after one hour

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Steinmann

et al. 2023

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Background Psilocybin-containing mushrooms induce antidepressant and momentary increase in blood pressure (BP) with potential risk to users with cardiovascular diseases. Irregularities in nitric oxide (NO) levels play a key role in endothelial dysfunctions leading to increases in BP. Mushrooms species show large variation in potency which may potentially induce different outcomes and mechanisms of action. Effects of the mushrooms on the endothelial nitric oxide synthase activity is not known. Aim To investigate safety and effects of administration of four psilocybin-containing mushroom species, Panaeolus cyanescens, Psilocybe natalensis, Psilocybe cubensis and Psilocybe cubesis leucistic A + strain, on acute haemodynamic and LV parameters in normal Wistar rat and on serotonin, NO levels and endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) activity in vivo and in vitro on H9C2 cardiomyocytes. Methods Mushrooms were extracted with hot-boiling water and administered (5 mg/kg) through a direct catheterization in anaesthetized rats. Nuzak (0.2 mg/kg) and Nω-Nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride (LNAME) were used as positive controls and negative control group given saline. Levels of serotonin, NO and eNOS activities were measured after 1-hour treatment. Results Mushroom treatments incited non-significant increase in LV parameters peaks only after 20 minutes and not immediate like with LNAME. Mushrooms induced a significant increase in serotonin levels and a suppressing effect on the eNOS activity in vivo in rats and in vitro in cardiomyocytes. Conclusion Mushroom treatments were safe on the LV function and induced a significant serotonin level with the concentration investigated. Disturbance in eNOS pathways may be the underlying mechanism involved in the psilocybin-mushroom extracts to inducing temporary BP increase. The four mushrooms exhibited different cardiac effects indicating variations depending on mushroom species.

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Administration effects of four psilocybin mushroom extracts on serotonin levels and endothelial nitric oxide synthase activity levels in vivo and in vitro after one hour

Nkadimeng

Hay

Steinmann

et al. 2023

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Ribes khorasanicum: A Potent Antioxidant Against Organ Toxicity by Effect on the NF‐κB Pathway

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Entezari Heravi

et al. 2024

Food Science & Nutrition

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Acetaminophen (APAP) is a well‐known drug that, in high doses, induces hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. This study has investigated the preventive effect of the extract and fractions of Ribes khorasanicum on APAP‐induced liver and kidney damage. In this experiment, after analysis of the extract using FTIR, toxicity was induced by APAP on the 7th day. Before that, the extract and their aqueous, ethyl acetate, and n‐hexane fractions were administrated orally. 24 h after APAP administration, the animals were sacrificed. The liver and kidney were removed for the evaluation of oxidation and biochemical markers, including SGOT, SGPT, ALP, LDH, albumin, urea, creatinine, and bilirubin and also for histopathological evaluations. The safety of the extract was evaluated based on the MTT. Also, expression of the NF‐kB is done. Administration of Ribes khorasanicum significantly decreased the biochemical parameters compared to the APAP. Oxidative parameters, as well as histopathological changes in preventive groups, were improved compared to the APAP in both tissues. The results showed that the aqueous and ethyl acetate fractions of the extract had a better effect than the whole extract and n‐hexane fraction against APAP toxicity.

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Effect of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Ribes khorasanicum on Acute Hypertension Induced by L-NAME in Rat

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Administration effects of four psilocybin mushroom extracts on serotonin levels and endothelial nitric oxide synthase activity levels in vivo and in vitro after one hour

Administration effects of four psilocybin mushroom extracts on serotonin levels and endothelial nitric oxide synthase activity levels in vivo and in vitro after one hour

Ribes khorasanicum: A Potent Antioxidant Against Organ Toxicity by Effect on the NF‐κB Pathway

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