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Dieffenbachia seguine Extract Nanoemulsion Shows Promising Inflammation-Inducing Properties

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Research has been conducted to investigate the proinflammatory effect of Dieffenbachia seguine leaf extract nanoemulsion via the intranasal route in rats. The study aimed to measure the levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) following intranasal administration. The results showed that the 4% D. seguine nanoemulsion group demonstrated a significant increase in IL-6 and TNF-a levels compared to the control, indicating potential as a natural inflammation-inducing agent. However, its effect remained lower than that of lipopolysaccharide (LPS).

Key Takeaways:

  • Dieffenbachia seguine leaf extract nanoemulsion showed a significant increase in IL-6 and TNF-a levels in the 4% concentration group, indicating potential as a natural inflammation-inducing agent.
  • The 4% concentration of D. seguine nanoemulsion demonstrated a stronger effect compared to lower concentrations (1% and 2%) that did not induce significant cytokine elevation.
  • The proinflammatory effect was lower compared to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) treatment, which showed significantly higher cytokine levels.
  • The study used Wistar rats (n= 24) divided into six groups, including water for injection (WFI), emulsion base, lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and D. seguine extract nanoemulsions at concentrations of 1%, 2%, and 4%.
  • The results were quantified using ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) to measure IL-6 and TNF-a levels in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF).

Statistics:

  • 4% D. seguine nanoemulsion group showed a 23.4% increase in IL-6 levels compared to the control (p 0.05).
  • Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) group showed a 50.2% increase in IL-6 levels and a 35.6% increase in TNF-a levels compared to the control (p < 0.05).

Sources:

  • Current Biomedicine, 2025,3(2). (https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.29244/currbiomed.3.2.94)
  • Siti Sa'diah, Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia.

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