Eficácia de Tephrosia egregia sandwith na gastropatia induzida por etanol em camundongos: análise do envolvimento de óxido nítrico, prostaglandina E2, e receptores opioides

Abstract

Species of the genus Tephrosia have wide popular use with therapeutic use in inflammatory disorders, presenting biogenetic capacity to produce substances with antioxidant activities. The objective of this study was to evaluate the gastroprotective activity of the extract of roots of Tephrosia egregia Sandwith (TERE); Investigate the possible involvement of nitric oxide, prostaglandin E2, and opioid receptors in the protective effect of TERE in the model of ethanol-induced gastric injury in mice. The effect of TERE on gastric protection was evaluated by the analysis of the injured area of the stomach after chemical aggression with ethanol. In the methodological procedures of ethanol induced gastropathy, the control groups (Saline 0.3ml / 30g), TERE (doses-2, 20, and 200mg / kg) and ranitidine (80mg / kg) were analyzed. Tissue hemoglobin concentration was quantified using a standard kit with Drabkin reagent. Antioxidant activity was determined through catalase - CAT, superoxide dismutase - SOD and reduced glutathione - GSH dosages. In addition, in this model, different pharmacological tools (morphine, naloxone, misoprostol, indomethacin, L-arginine, or L-NAME) were used to clarify possible mechanisms of action of TERE in the possible gastroprotective effect. Statistical analysis employed the analysis of variance test, followed by Bonferroni multiple comparison test, being significant when p < 0.05. The macro and microscopic gastroprotective effect of the salt extract of Tephrosia egregia Sandwith roots was significant when compared to the effect of ranitidine in the ethanol-induced model; There was a reduction in tissue hemoglobin concentration in the group treated with TERE. The enzymatic activity of CAT, SOD and GSH increased in the group treated with TERE, determining the antioxidant effect of the extract. Analysis of pharmacological tools revealed that the protective effect of Tephrosia egregia involves the participation of Nitric Oxide pathways and the activation of opioid receptors, but does not depend on Prostaglandins. In conclusion, it was evidenced the gastroprotective activity of the salt extract of Tephrosia egregia Sandwith roots, demonstrating its efficiency through the demonstrated biological activities serving as requirements to qualify this extract as a biotechnological product.