Evaluating the Role of Biochanin A in Acetic acid-Induced Colitis in Rats: Involvement of Nitric Oxide Pathway

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1 Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.

2 Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.

3 Persian Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.

4 Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Centre, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

Abstract

Background and objectives: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to idiopathic chronic and inflammatory bowel disorders such as ulcerative colitis. Considering the lack of definitive treatment and the side effects of existing drugs, finding efficient compounds is needed. Biochanin A has attracted the attention of researchers due to its wide range of medicinal activities. Until now, no study was conducted to evaluate its effects on colitis. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effect of biochanin A on the nitrogen pathway in rats with acetic acid-induced colitis. Methods: Male rats were divided into five groups: normal group, negative control group, positive control group, and groups receiving biochanin A (10 and 20 mg/kg). Colitis was induced with 4% acetic acid. Next, the samples were evaluated at different macroscopic and microscopic levels, and biochemical test of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and nitric oxide activity was investigated. Results: Macroscopic and microscopic investigations showed that treatment with biochanin A decreased mucosal damage in rats with acetic acid-induced colitis. Biochanin A reduced neutrophil infiltration in the intestinal tissue. It also led to the reduction in nitric oxide and enhancement of SOD in rats. The optimal dose of biochanin A was 20 mg/kg, which had the best effect on reducing inflammation and mucosal lesions in rats. Conclusion: Biochanin A, due to its anti-inflammatory effects by reducing nitric oxide and enhancement of SOD and reducing mucosal damage in rats with acetic acid-induced colitis, can be a useful alternative drug for the prevention or treatment of IBD patients.
 

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Research Journal of Pharmacognosy
Volume 11, Issue 1
January 2024
Pages 55-64

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