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Abstract Title:

Anti-inflammatory activity ofβ-caryophyllene combined with docosahexaenoic acid in a model of sepsis induced by Staphylococcus aureus in mice.

Abstract Source:

J Sci Food Agric. 2019 Jun 17. Epub 2019 Jun 17. PMID: 31206687

Abstract Author(s):

Laís Ferraz Brito, Hellen Braga Martins Oliveira, Nathan das Neves Selis, Clarissa Leal Silva E Souza, Manoel Neres Santos Júnior, Erika Pereira de Souza, Lucas Santana Coelho da Silva, Flávia de Souza Nascimento, Aline Teixeira Amorim, Guilherme Barreto Campos, Márcio Vasconcelos de Oliveira, Regiane Yatsuda, Jorge Timenetsky, Lucas Miranda Marques

Article Affiliation:

Laís Ferraz Brito

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Sepsis is a set of serious organic manifestations caused by an infection, whose progression culminates in exacerbated inflammation and oxidative stress, poor prognosis, and high hospital costs. Antioxidants used against sepsis have been evaluated, including essential oils such asβ-caryophyllene (BCP), and polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of the association of these two compounds.

RESULTS: Treatment with BCP-DHA, at a dose of 200 μL/animal, significantly inhibited the migration of neutrophils in a Cg-induced peritonitis model. After Staphylococcus aureus infection, in the groups treated with BCP-DHA there was a significant decrease in the total and differential count of leukocytes, increased expression of cytokines TNF-αand IFN-γ in treated groups, an increase of IL-4 and IL-5 in B/D and B/D + SA groups, and an augmentation of IL-6 and IL-12 groups in B/D + SA groups. Histological and bacterial analysis revealed lower neutrophil migration and lower bacterial load in the infected and treated groups.

CONCLUSION: In general, the BCP-DHA association presented anti-inflammatory activity against two different models of acute inflammation and infection, showing promising potential as a therapeutic adjuvant in sepsis.© 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.

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