Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of butein in different nociceptive and inflammatory mice models

Background: Around 30% world population affected by acute and chronic pain due to inflammation and accidental injuries. Pain is a uncomfortable sensation and it reduce the patients' life quality. Objective: The present exploration focuses to explore the beneficial effects of butein on the different chemical and thermal-provoked nociceptive and inflammatory mice models. Methodology: The nociception was induced to the Swiss mice using different chemical (formalin, acetic acid, glutamate, and capsaicin) and thermal (hot plate and tail immersion) methods. the mice were supplemented with 10, 15, and 20 mg/kg of butein and respective standard drugs like morphine, diclofenac sodium, and dexamethasone. The anti-inflammatory effects of butein was studied using carrageenanprovoked inflammation in mice. Results: The present findings clearly demonstrated that the butein was substantially lessened the different thermal and chemical provoked nociception in mice. The carrageenan-triggered paw edema and inflammatory cell infiltrations were appreciably suppressed by the butein treatment. The TNF-alpha, IL-1 beta, and IL-6 levels in the carrageenan-induced mice were effectively depleted by the butein. Conclusion: Altogether, the present findings evidenced the potent antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties of the butein in different nociceptive mice models. (C) 2021 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of King Saud University.

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The study demonstrated that butein significantly reduces pain perception and inflammatory responses in mice, showing inhibitory effects on pain and inflammation.