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Hecogenin Exhibits Anti-Arthritic Activity in Rats Through Suppression of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines in Complete Freund's Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis

Hecogenin Exhibits Anti-Arthritic Activity in Rats Through Suppression of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines in Complete Freund's Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis

Deepa K Ingawale, Snehal S Patel

Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol. 2018 Feb;40(1):59-71.

PMID: 29192804

Abstract:

Hecogenin is a steroidal sapogenin isolated from the leaves of Agave genus species that plays an important role in the treatment of a variety of inflammatory diseases. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the anti-arthritic activity of hecogenin in Complete Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats. The hecogenin (40 µl of 50 µg/kg, orally) and hecogenin + fluticasone (40 µl of 25 µg/kg, each, orally) was tested against Complete Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats by evaluating various parameters such as paw volume, arthritic score, joint diameter, spleen weight, thymus weight, haematological and biochemical parameters and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Histopathological and radiological analyzes of ankle joints were also carried out. Treatment of rats with hecogenin and its combination elicited significant reduction in paw edema, arthritic score and joint diameter. Hecogenin and its combination also inhibited joint destruction in histopathological and radiological analyzes of ankle joint. Hecogenin and its combination significantly increased the levels of red blood cells and hemoglobin but decreased the white blood cell count. The anti-arthritic activity was also confirmed with the change in biochemical parameters and myeloperoxidase assay. In the present investigation, hecogenin and its combination prevent destruction of cartilage and protect synovial membrane with improving health status through haematonic properties and down regulation of various cytokines. Hence, hecogenin may be a potential therapeutic candidate for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

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Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP467550	Hecogenin		467-55-0	Price

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