Antirheumatoid Arthritis Activities and Chemical Compositions of Phenolic Compounds-Rich Fraction from Urtica atrichocaulis, an Endemic Plant to China
2012

Antirheumatoid Arthritis Activities of Urtica atrichocaulis

Sample size: 10 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Wang Mengyue, Li Ke, Nie Yuxiao, Wei Yingfang, Li Xiaobo

Primary Institution: School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Hypothesis

The phenolic compounds-rich fraction from Urtica atrichocaulis has antirheumatoid arthritis activities.

Conclusion

The phenolic compounds-rich fraction from Urtica atrichocaulis inhibits experimental arthritis induced by FCA, likely due to the combined effect of multiple phenolic compounds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The phenolic compounds-rich fraction significantly inhibited paw swelling in adjuvant-induced arthritis models.
  • Multiple phenolic constituents were isolated and identified for the first time from Urtica atrichocaulis.
  • TFUA showed moderate anti-inflammatory activity in various experimental models.

Takeaway

This study found that a plant called Urtica atrichocaulis can help reduce arthritis pain because it has special ingredients that work together to fight inflammation.

Methodology

The study involved extracting a phenolic compounds-rich fraction from Urtica atrichocaulis and testing its effects on various arthritis models in rats and mice.

Limitations

The study did not explore the long-term effects or potential side effects of the phenolic compounds-rich fraction.

Participant Demographics

Kunming mice and SD rats were used in the experiments.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1155/2012/818230

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