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ArticleBMC complementary medicine and therapies2025

Physalis peruviana calyces extract ameliorate oxidative stress, inflammation, and immune loss in rats-exposed to hexaflumuron.

Mona M Hashem, Eman I Hassanen, Neven H Hassan, Marwa A Ibrahim, Marwa Y Issa, Mohamed A Farag, Sherif A Hamdy

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Mona M HashemPharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr el Aini st, P.B. 11562, Cairo, Egypt.
Eman I HassanenDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
Neven H HassanDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
Marwa A IbrahimDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
Marwa Y IssaPharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr el Aini st, P.B. 11562, Cairo, Egypt.
Mohamed A FaragPharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr el Aini st, P.B. 11562, Cairo, Egypt. Mohamed.farag@pharma.cu.edu.eg.
Sherif A HamdyPharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr el Aini st, P.B. 11562, Cairo, Egypt.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHexaflumuron (HFM), a common pesticide, can disrupt the immune system and cause oxidative stress. This study investigated the potential of Physalis peruviana L. calyces extract (PP) to counteract these effects in rats.

methodsRats were divided into 6 groups including control, PP-treated, HFM-exposed, and co-treated (HFM + PP) groups. Immune function, antioxidant activity, and organ damage were assessed. Furthermore, UPLC-MS/MS analysis identified potential bioactive compounds in PP extract.

resultsHFM exposure suppressed immune responses and caused organ damage. Notably, the co-administration of PP extract with HFM reversed these effects, indicating its ability to reduce oxidative stress and protect the immune system. UPLC-MS/MS analysis of PP calyces ethanolic extract revealed its richness in various health-promoting metabolites, including acyl sucrose sugar, withanolides, and flavonoids, which may provide valuable insight into the underlying mechanisms of PP's calyces protective effects against HFM toxicity.

conclusionsThis study provides novel insights into the potential of P. peruviana L. calyces ethanolic extract as a natural agent to counteract the harmful effects of HFM exposure. These findings have significant implications for developing effective strategies to mitigate pesticide-induced toxicity and promote human health.

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BenzamidesInflammationOxidative StressPhysalisPlant ExtractsAnimalsAntioxidantsMaleRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyAntioxidantsBenzamidesPlant ExtractsAnti-inflammatoryHexaflumuronImmune system toxicityOxidative stressPhysalis peruvianaUPLC-MS/MS analysis

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PMCPMC11756176

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