Anti-arthritic effect of Distemonanthus benthamianus extracts against rheumatoid arthritis in rats

William Yousseu Nana; Ernest Allah Hoki Kwenteh; Gilbert Ateufack; Eric Gonzal Tsafack; Stephanie Flore Djuichou Nguemnang; Zenab Linda Fagni Njoya; Vanessa Mba Matah Marthe; Carine Flore Adjouzem; Yacine Karelle Madjo Kouam; Elvira Ngoufack Azanze; Marius Mbiantcha; Albert Donatien Atsamo

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Anti-arthritic effect of Distemonanthus benthamianus extracts against rheumatoid arthritis in rats

Author: William Yousseu NANA ¹ ; Ernest Allah Hoki KWENTEH ² ; Gilbert ATEUFACK ² ; Eric Gonzal TSAFACK ² ; Stephanie Flore Djuichou NGUEMNANG ² ; Zenab Linda Fagni NJOYA ² ; Vanessa Mba Matah MARTHE ² ; Carine Flore ADJOUZEM ² ; Yacine Karelle Madjo KOUAM ² ; Elvira Ngoufack AZANZE ² ; Marius MBIANTCHA ² ; Albert Donatien ATSAMO ³
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1. Laboratory of Biology and Physiology of Animal Organisms, Department of Biology of Animal Organisms, Faculty of Science, The University of Douala Cameroon
2. Research Unit of Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang
3. Laboratory of Animal Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Anti-arthritis; Complete Freund’s adjuvant; Distemonanthus benthamianus; Hyperalgesia; Inflammation; Oxidative stress; Rheumatoid arthritis
From:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2022;12(10):411-420
CountryChina
Language:English
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the anti-arthritic effect of aqueous and methanolic extracts of Distemonanthus benthamianus. Methods: Monoarthritis was induced by an injection of 0.3 mL zymosan A (0.9% NaCl, v/v) in the right posterior knee joints of rats. Then, joint diameter and pain threshold were determined. Polyarthritis was induced by an intracaudal injection of complete Freund’s adjuvant and rats were treated from day 14 post 1st complete Freund’s adjuvant injection until 28 day. The clinical, hematological, biochemical and oxidative stress parameters were evaluated. In addition, histological analysis of the knee joint was perfomed in both tests. Results: The aqueous and methanolic extracts of Distemonanthus benthamianus at a dose of 500 mg/kg ameliorated zymosan A-induced monoarthritis, as evidenced by reduced joint diameter, increased pain threshold, as well as improved joint architecture. In addition, both extracts of Distemonanthus benthamianus markedly increased body weight and pain threshold, while reducing paw edema in polyarthritic rats. They also led to a marked decrease in platelets and white blood cells (P<0.05), as well as a significant increase in red blood cells, hemoglobin and hematocrit (P<0.05). The aqueous and methanolic extracts of Distemonanthus benthamianus significantly reduced alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase activities, while increasing serum protein levels (P<0.05) with no significant variation in creatinine level. Moreover, both extracts increased catalase and glutathione activities (P<0.05), and inhibited malondialdehyde and nitric oxide production (P<0.01 and P<0.001) in the liver and kidneys. Histological analysis of the joints showed that both extracts triggered tissue reparation. Conclusions: Distemonanthus benthamianus could be used as a potential candidate in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.