Restraint stress-induced central monoaminergic & oxidative changes in rats & their prevention by novel Ocimum sanctum compounds.

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dc.contributor.authorAhmad, Ausaf
dc.contributor.authorRasheed, Naila
dc.contributor.authorChand, Kailash
dc.contributor.authorMaurya, Rakesh
dc.contributor.authorBanu, Naheed
dc.contributor.authorPalit, Gautam
dc.date.accessioned2012-07-11T09:15:43Z
dc.date.available2012-07-11T09:15:43Z
dc.date.issued2012-04
dc.description.abstractBackground & objectives: Ocimum sanctum (OS) is known to possess various therapeutic properties. We have earlier isolated and characterized three OS compounds; Ocimarin, Ocimumoside A and Ocimumoside B. However, their role in modulating stress-induced central changes is unexplored. Thus, the present study was aimed to investigate the effect of these OS compounds on restraint stress (RS)-induced changes in the monoaminergic and antioxidant systems in the frontal cortex, striatum and hippocampus of rats. Methods: RS was produced by immobilizing (restraining) the Sprague Dawley rats for a period of 2.5 h inside cylindrical steel tubes. The monoamine levels and the in vivo antioxidant status in brain regions were evaluated by HPLC-EC and spectrophotometric assays, respectively. Results: RS significantly increased the dopamine levels in the frontal cortex and decreased in the striatum and hippocampus, and accompanied with selective increase of dopamine metabolites compared to the NS control group. The serotonin and its metabolite levels were significantly increased, while noradrenaline levels were decreased by RS in the three brain regions studied. The activities of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase in the frontal cortex and striatum were significantly increased by RS with decreased glutathione levels and increased lipid peroxidation. Pre-treatment with Ocimumoside A and B (40 mg/kg po) for a period of 3 days prevented the RS-induced changes with an efficacy similar to that of standard anti-stress (Panax quinquefolium; 100 mg/kg po) and antioxidant (Melatonin; 20 mg/kg ip) drugs, while, Ocimarin failed to modulate these changes. OS compounds per se had no effect on these parameters. Interpretation & conclusions: The present findings showed the anti-stress potential of Ocimumoside A and B in relation to their simultaneous modulatory effects on the central monoaminergic and antioxidant systems implicating their therapeutic importance in stress-related disorders. Further studies are required to understand the mechanism of action of these compounds.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAhmad Ausaf, Rasheed Naila, Chand Kailash, Maurya Rakesh, Banu Naheed, Palit Gautam. Restraint stress-induced central monoaminergic & oxidative changes in rats & their prevention by novel Ocimum sanctum compounds. Indian Journal of Medical Research. 2012 Apr; 135(4): 548-554.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/139429
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3385242/en_US
dc.subjectAntioxidant systemen_US
dc.subjectdopamineen_US
dc.subjectnoradrenalineen_US
dc.subjectOcimum sanctumen_US
dc.subjectrestraint stressen_US
dc.subjectserotoninen_US
dc.subject.meshAnimals
dc.subject.meshAntioxidants --chemistry
dc.subject.meshAntioxidants --metabolism
dc.subject.meshDopamine
dc.subject.meshNorepinephrine
dc.subject.meshCoumarins
dc.subject.meshFrontal Lobe --drug effects
dc.subject.meshOcimum
dc.subject.meshRestraint, Physical
dc.subject.meshStress, Psychological
dc.titleRestraint stress-induced central monoaminergic & oxidative changes in rats & their prevention by novel Ocimum sanctum compounds.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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