Affiliation:
1. Alborz University of Medical Sciences
2. Islamic Azad University, (IAUPS)
3. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
4. Tehran University of Medical Sciences
5. Ministry of Health and Medical Education
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is one of the chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The prevalence of IBD is worldwide but socioeconomic impacts of it on low- and middle-income countries are more destructive. Therefore, investigating the effects of inexpensive available traditional formulations on IBD is noticeable. The aim of this study was to investigate anti-ulcerative colitis activity of a traditional formulation, Qurs-e Gol, on acetic acid-induced colitis in rats. Methods: Damask rose, rumex, starch, gum Arabic, and gum tragacanth were separately ground, sifted, and then mixed with suitable excipients to formulate Qurs-e Gol tablet. Induction of colitis in male Wistar rats was done by intrarectal administration of 3% acetic acid. 24 hours after induction of colitis, the rats received Qurs-e Gol with the doses of 200, 400, and 800 mg/ kg by oral gavage and dexamethasone with 2 mg/kg by i.p. injection. Two another groups including sham and negative control (receiving 14-day oral normal saline) were also used. Treatment continued for 14 days and 24 hr after the last day, blood samples were taken from the heart to measure serum TNF-α. Animals were finally sacrificed to remove their colon for histopathologic studies. Results: Macroscopic evaluations showed that 400 and 800 mg/kg of Qurs-e Gol for 14 days attenuate inflammation and ulcers compared with the control group (P < 0.001). Microscopic analysis showed that these doses can reduce depth of lesions in colon (P < 0.001). anti- colitis effects of these doses were comparable with dexamethasone. The best suppression of tumor necrosis factor-α was observed at a dose of 800 mg/kg (P < 0.001) but both 200 and 400 mg/kg were also effective (P < 0.01). Conclusion: Qurs-e Gol has anti-inflammatory effects in ulcerative colitis and can be a good candidate for future animal and human studies.
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