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Anti-inflammatory effects of Ginkgo biloba extract against trimethyltin-induced hippocampal neuronal injury

  • 16.09.2017
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Abstract

Background

Despite the immense neuromodulatory potentials of Ginkgo biloba extract as a memory enhancer, its underlying mechanism seems inadequate particularly with regard to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Aim

The objective of the present study is to investigate the protective potentials of Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) against hippocampal neuronal injury induced by trimethyltin (TMT), a potent neurotoxicant.

Methods

Male SD rats were administered trimethyltin (8.5 mg kg−1 b.wt) single intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection, followed by Ginkgo biloba extract (100 mg kg−1 b.wt i.p) for 21 days.

Results

The co-administration of GBE with TMT showed marked improvement in cognitive functions. Concomitantly, there was a significant decrease in oxidative stress as evident by reduction in MDA and total ROS levels. In addition, there was a marked suppression of astrocyte activation (GFAP), transcription factor NFκB and proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1α, 1L-6), which were found to be elevated by TMT administration. Histopathological observations showed remarkable improvement in hippocampal neuronal injury in the conjunctive group.

Conclusion

Therefore, it is suggested that Ginkgo biloba extract is an effective agent against trimethyltin-induced hippocampal neuronal loss owing to its antioxidative as well as anti-inflammatory properties.
Titel
Anti-inflammatory effects of Ginkgo biloba extract against trimethyltin-induced hippocampal neuronal injury
Verfasst von
Sukhwinder Kaur
Neha Sharma
Bimla Nehru
Publikationsdatum
16.09.2017
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
Inflammopharmacology / Ausgabe 1/2018
Print ISSN: 0925-4692
Elektronische ISSN: 1568-5608
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10787-017-0396-2
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