Evidence of the mechanism of action of Erythrina velutina Willd (Fabaceae) leaves aqueous extract |
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Authors: | Ana Carla CS Carvalho Dayse S Almeida Marcélia GD Melo Sócrates CH Cavalcanti Rosilene M Marçal |
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Institution: | 1. Pharmacology Research Laboratory, Physiology Department, Federal University of Sergipe, Av Marechal Rondon, s/n, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, 49.100-000, Brazil;2. Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory, Physiology Department, Federal University of Sergipe, Av Marechal Rondon, s/n, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, 49.100-000, Brazil |
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Abstract: | Ethnopharmacological relevanceErythrina velutina is traditionally used for sleepiness, convulsions and nervous system excitation in Brazil. Although central effects have been reported for Erythrina velutina, little is known about its mechanism of action.Aim of the studyTo investigate the pharmacological evidences of mechanism of action of Erythrina velutina leaves aqueous extract (AE).Materials and methodsTerminal segments of the guinea-pig ileum (n = 5–8) were mounted in an organ bath and isotonic contractions were recorded. Phytochemical screening was carried out on AE.ResultsAE (0.025–2.50 mg/ml) produced contractile response in the guinea-pig ileum, yielding typical concentration–response curves (EC50 = 0.63 mg/ml). Electrically evoked contractions were significantly increased in the presence of AE. AE-elicited contractions were significantly reduced by bicuculline, tetrodotoxin, atropine, verapamil or incubation in low calcium–high potassium solution. Atropine along with verapamil abolished AE contractile response. Alkaloids, catechins, steroids, flavonols, flavononols, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, tannins, triterpenoids, and xanthones were detected in AE.ConclusionsAE contains important constituents for pharmacological activities. AE-induced contractions seem to involve GABAA receptor activation, acetylcholine release, muscarinic receptor activation, augmentation of Ca2+ entry through L-type calcium channels, and calcium release from the intracellular stores. These findings provide further support for Erythrina velutina traditional uses. |
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Keywords: | Erythrina velutina Fabaceae Guinea-pig ileum Aqueous extract Mechanism GABAA |
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