Protective effects of ethanolic extract from the red algae Amansia multifida on experimental inflammation, nociception and seizure experimental models

Authors

  • Gislei Frota Aragão Universidade Estadual de Ceará Author
  • Dayanne Terra Tenório Nonato Universidade Estadual de Ceará Author
  • Edson Lopes da Ponte Centro Universitário Christus Author
  • Jonathan Rodrigues Sales Universidade Estadual do Ceará Author
  • Daniel Barroso Alencar Universidade Estadual do Ceará Author
  • Silvana Saker Sampaio Universidade Estadual do Ceará Author
  • Edna Maria Camelo Chaves Universidade Estadual de Ceará Author
  • Ana Maria Sampaio Assreuy Universidade Estadual do Ceará Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4025/actascibiolsci.v38i4.32361

Keywords:

acute inflammatory process, antinociception, epilepsy, red seaweed

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the EEAm effect in mice models of nociception, inflammation and in behavioral tests evaluating the central nervous system. EEAm had inhibitory effects in the following tests: acetic acid-induced writhing (78%); formalin (62% - inflammatory phase); open field (46%). EEAm increased the nociceptive latency (56%) in tail flick test and increased the death-latency by 36% in the pentylenetetrazole-induced seizure model. Moreover, EEAm inhibited paw edema (82%) and peritonitis (45%) induced by carrageenan. In conclusion, EEAm presents antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory and anticonvulsant effects involving peripheral and central-acting mechanisms in mice.

 

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Published

2016-12-20

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Animal Morphology & Physiology

How to Cite

Protective effects of ethanolic extract from the red algae Amansia multifida on experimental inflammation, nociception and seizure experimental models. (2016). Acta Scientiarum. Biological Sciences, 38(4), 465-471. https://doi.org/10.4025/actascibiolsci.v38i4.32361

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