Evaluation of Saussurea lappa on Oxidative Stress and Cognition in Aluminium-induced Alzheimer’s Disease Rats

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  • Humera Sadia
     Chaitanya Deemed to be University, Hanamkonda, Warangal - 506001, Telangana ,IN
  • Govindu Sumalatha
     Chaitanya Deemed to be University, Hanamkonda, Warangal - 506001, Telangana ,IN

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https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2024/43482

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Acetylcholinesterase (AChE), Catalase, Learning, Memory, Oxidative Stress, Saussurea lappa

Abstract

Background: Oxidative stress and neurodegenerative illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), are closely associated. There has been a lot of thought put into finding medicinal plants with nootropic properties to slow the onset and course of AD. Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the methanolic extract of Saussurea lappa clarke (MESC) on oxidative stress and cognitive ability induced by aluminium exposure.  Methods: Wistar albino rats were chosen for the study. About 30 animals were selected and grouped into 5 with 6 animals in each group. Group I served as control, group II served as disease induced (Aluminium-induced), group III, IV and V were administered with standard drug – Donepezil Hcl, and MESC at two doses – 200 and 400 mg/kg. The behavioural studies were examined by using certain apparatus like Passive Avoidance (PA) test, Elevated Plus Maze, Y- Maze and Actophotometer. Determination of anti-oxidant enzymes – Catalase (CAT) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) along with acetylcholinesterase (AChE) levels which was done in rat’s brain homogenate. Results: In the PA test, administration of MESC at doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg significantly (**p< 0.01) lengthened step-through latency (STL) in rats on day 30 compared to the positive control group. Animals at MESC (200 & 400 mg/kg) showed noticeably higher memory retention (MR) rates as compared to the disease-control group. Additionally, administration of MESC (200 and 400 mg/kg) significantly (**p< 0.01) raised CAT and declined the concentration of TBARS. AChE concentration was significantly (**p< 0.01) reduced at the dose of MESC at 200 and 400 mg/kg as compared to the positive control group. Conclusion: The present study showed that MESC had a strong nootropic effect on brain antioxidant indicators and cognitive function in rats exposed to aluminium-induced oxidative stress and cognitive impairment. These findings may be investigated in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, including AD.

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2024-10-07

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Sadia, H., & Sumalatha, G. (2024). Evaluation of <i>Saussurea lappa</i> on Oxidative Stress and Cognition in Aluminium-induced Alzheimer’s Disease Rats. Journal of Natural Remedies, 24(9), 2015–2025. https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2024/43482

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