Objective: To screen plant extract fractions and elucidate the components present in Caesalpinia crista(C. crista) leaves for cholinergic and anti-amyloidogenic activities for the treatment of Alzheimer's diseases...Objective: To screen plant extract fractions and elucidate the components present in Caesalpinia crista(C. crista) leaves for cholinergic and anti-amyloidogenic activities for the treatment of Alzheimer's diseases. Methods: This work has been carried out to study the action of C. crista extracts from nonpolar to polar solvents toward inhibition of oxidative stress, cholinergic and amyloidosis. The antioxidant activity was studied using DPPH total antioxidant assay; cholinergic assay by Ellman's method and anti-amyloidogenic assay by thioflavin-T fluorescence and transmission electron microscopy. Results: The quantification of polyphenols was carried out following C. crista methanolic extract(CCMeOH) HPLC fingerprinting, along with LC-MS and elucidated by MS LAMPS database. GC-MS of CCMeOH was screened for potential moieties. In vitro experimental results showed that the CCMe OH was potential extract that exhibited active inhibition of antioxidant property, cholinergic enzymes acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase. For anti-amyloidogenic evaluations, among all the extracts, the CCMe OH was found to have the potential toward inhibiting the oligomers, fibrillation of Aβ42 with good defibrillation of amyloid cascading properties. Conclusions: These results are also supported by the presence of polyphenols as the active ingredients. Multi-potent target drug therapy is a promising option in treating the Alzheimer's diseases. Methanolic extract of C. crista shows potential activity against cholinergic enzymes, Aβ42 aggregation with antioxidant activity.展开更多
Acanthosis nigricans is characterized by papillomatous brownish lesions mainly in the intertriginous areas. We used dermoscopy to examine such lesions in a family with acanthosis nigricans. The dermoscopic images show...Acanthosis nigricans is characterized by papillomatous brownish lesions mainly in the intertriginous areas. We used dermoscopy to examine such lesions in a family with acanthosis nigricans. The dermoscopic images showed an aberrant skin structure of linear crista cutis and sulcus cutis, and hyperpigmented dots in crista cutis. The hyperpigmented dots, which could not be seen with the naked eyes, may contribute to the color of the pigmented skin. Dermoscopy can be useful for evaluating disorders involving the structure of area cutanea and a change in skin color.展开更多
伴随经济的快速发展和人类生活水平的提高,肥胖、2型糖尿病、非酒精性脂肪肝等各种代谢功能紊乱疾病已成为我国重要的公共卫生问题。产热脂肪细胞含有丰富的线粒体以及解偶联蛋白1(uncoupling protein 1,UCP1),可通过消耗甘油三酯和葡...伴随经济的快速发展和人类生活水平的提高,肥胖、2型糖尿病、非酒精性脂肪肝等各种代谢功能紊乱疾病已成为我国重要的公共卫生问题。产热脂肪细胞含有丰富的线粒体以及解偶联蛋白1(uncoupling protein 1,UCP1),可通过消耗甘油三酯和葡萄糖并以非颤抖性产热的方式来维持哺乳动物核心体温,鉴于产热过程增加体内能量消耗,因此,激活产热脂肪成为防治糖脂代谢紊乱性疾病的重要研究方向。线粒体作为产热脂肪细胞中功能高度保守的细胞器,在产热激活和失活过程中出现代谢适应性的改变以响应产热能力的变化,而产热脂肪细胞中线粒体代谢适应的失调则可能造成产热能力损伤,甚至全身代谢紊乱。本文概述了近年来报道的产热脂肪细胞线粒体多方面的灵活重塑,包括线粒体动力学变化、磷脂和嵴的重塑以及线粒体活性氧水平和氧化应激等方面,全面地总结了相关的调控因子,最后对脂肪细胞产热能力的维持提供了深入的见解,展望了未来有关产热脂肪细胞线粒体的研究方向,以期为开发靶向新药以激活脂肪产热来对抗代谢性疾病提供理论参考。展开更多
A 62-year-old woman with frequent occurrence of symptomatic atrial tachycardia with a foci located at the root of the upper crista terminalis was found to have right diaphragm paresis after receiving a total of 8 radi...A 62-year-old woman with frequent occurrence of symptomatic atrial tachycardia with a foci located at the root of the upper crista terminalis was found to have right diaphragm paresis after receiving a total of 8 radiofrequency energy deliveries （40-60 W, 50-60℃） and a total duration of 540 seconds of ablation therapy （7Fr 8 mm deflectable ablation catheter）. The right diaphragm paresis remained resolved up to 14 months after the procedure as confirmed by repeated chest X-rays.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the hepatoprotective activity of ethanolic extract of leaves of Caesalpenia crista(C.crista)against paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity in rats.Methods:Paracetamol(2 g/kg body weight)was used t...Objective:To investigate the hepatoprotective activity of ethanolic extract of leaves of Caesalpenia crista(C.crista)against paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity in rats.Methods:Paracetamol(2 g/kg body weight)was used to induce hepatotoxicity in albino rats.Ethanolic extract of leaves of C.crista was administered at the dose levels of 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight orally for 7 d.Silymarin(100 mg/kg)was used as standard drug.The hepatoprotective effect of ethanolic extract was evaluated by assessment of biochemical parameters such as serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase,serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase,serum alkaline phosphatase,bilirubin(total and direct),and triglycerides content.Histopathological study of rat liver was also done.Results:Administration of ethanolic extract at doses 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg body weight exhibited significant reduction in elevated level of serum marker enzymes,bilirubin(total and direct)and triglycerides when compared to positive control group.Conclusions:It is concluded that the ethanolic extract of C.crista leaves seems to justify the promising hepatoprotective effect on paracetamol induced liver damage in rats.展开更多
基金Jain University,Bangalore for the financial support
文摘Objective: To screen plant extract fractions and elucidate the components present in Caesalpinia crista(C. crista) leaves for cholinergic and anti-amyloidogenic activities for the treatment of Alzheimer's diseases. Methods: This work has been carried out to study the action of C. crista extracts from nonpolar to polar solvents toward inhibition of oxidative stress, cholinergic and amyloidosis. The antioxidant activity was studied using DPPH total antioxidant assay; cholinergic assay by Ellman's method and anti-amyloidogenic assay by thioflavin-T fluorescence and transmission electron microscopy. Results: The quantification of polyphenols was carried out following C. crista methanolic extract(CCMeOH) HPLC fingerprinting, along with LC-MS and elucidated by MS LAMPS database. GC-MS of CCMeOH was screened for potential moieties. In vitro experimental results showed that the CCMe OH was potential extract that exhibited active inhibition of antioxidant property, cholinergic enzymes acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase. For anti-amyloidogenic evaluations, among all the extracts, the CCMe OH was found to have the potential toward inhibiting the oligomers, fibrillation of Aβ42 with good defibrillation of amyloid cascading properties. Conclusions: These results are also supported by the presence of polyphenols as the active ingredients. Multi-potent target drug therapy is a promising option in treating the Alzheimer's diseases. Methanolic extract of C. crista shows potential activity against cholinergic enzymes, Aβ42 aggregation with antioxidant activity.
文摘Acanthosis nigricans is characterized by papillomatous brownish lesions mainly in the intertriginous areas. We used dermoscopy to examine such lesions in a family with acanthosis nigricans. The dermoscopic images showed an aberrant skin structure of linear crista cutis and sulcus cutis, and hyperpigmented dots in crista cutis. The hyperpigmented dots, which could not be seen with the naked eyes, may contribute to the color of the pigmented skin. Dermoscopy can be useful for evaluating disorders involving the structure of area cutanea and a change in skin color.
文摘伴随经济的快速发展和人类生活水平的提高,肥胖、2型糖尿病、非酒精性脂肪肝等各种代谢功能紊乱疾病已成为我国重要的公共卫生问题。产热脂肪细胞含有丰富的线粒体以及解偶联蛋白1(uncoupling protein 1,UCP1),可通过消耗甘油三酯和葡萄糖并以非颤抖性产热的方式来维持哺乳动物核心体温,鉴于产热过程增加体内能量消耗,因此,激活产热脂肪成为防治糖脂代谢紊乱性疾病的重要研究方向。线粒体作为产热脂肪细胞中功能高度保守的细胞器,在产热激活和失活过程中出现代谢适应性的改变以响应产热能力的变化,而产热脂肪细胞中线粒体代谢适应的失调则可能造成产热能力损伤,甚至全身代谢紊乱。本文概述了近年来报道的产热脂肪细胞线粒体多方面的灵活重塑,包括线粒体动力学变化、磷脂和嵴的重塑以及线粒体活性氧水平和氧化应激等方面,全面地总结了相关的调控因子,最后对脂肪细胞产热能力的维持提供了深入的见解,展望了未来有关产热脂肪细胞线粒体的研究方向,以期为开发靶向新药以激活脂肪产热来对抗代谢性疾病提供理论参考。
文摘A 62-year-old woman with frequent occurrence of symptomatic atrial tachycardia with a foci located at the root of the upper crista terminalis was found to have right diaphragm paresis after receiving a total of 8 radiofrequency energy deliveries （40-60 W, 50-60℃） and a total duration of 540 seconds of ablation therapy （7Fr 8 mm deflectable ablation catheter）. The right diaphragm paresis remained resolved up to 14 months after the procedure as confirmed by repeated chest X-rays.
基金Supported by Teerthanker Mahaveer University,Delhi Road,Bagarpur,Moradabad,Uttar Pradesh,India(Grant No.TMU/TMCOP/2013-14/RES.GRANT-05/PGN).
文摘Objective:To investigate the hepatoprotective activity of ethanolic extract of leaves of Caesalpenia crista(C.crista)against paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity in rats.Methods:Paracetamol(2 g/kg body weight)was used to induce hepatotoxicity in albino rats.Ethanolic extract of leaves of C.crista was administered at the dose levels of 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight orally for 7 d.Silymarin(100 mg/kg)was used as standard drug.The hepatoprotective effect of ethanolic extract was evaluated by assessment of biochemical parameters such as serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase,serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase,serum alkaline phosphatase,bilirubin(total and direct),and triglycerides content.Histopathological study of rat liver was also done.Results:Administration of ethanolic extract at doses 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg body weight exhibited significant reduction in elevated level of serum marker enzymes,bilirubin(total and direct)and triglycerides when compared to positive control group.Conclusions:It is concluded that the ethanolic extract of C.crista leaves seems to justify the promising hepatoprotective effect on paracetamol induced liver damage in rats.
