Abstract
In previous studies, the ethanol extract of cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) showed potent anti-inflammatory action. In the present study, following fractionation of the methanol extract of cactus stems guided by adjuvant-induced chronic inflammation model in mice, an active anti-inflammatory principle has been isolated and identified as beta-sitosterol.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / pharmacology*
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal / pharmacology*
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Granuloma / prevention & control*
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Male
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Mice
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Mice, Inbred ICR
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Plants, Medicinal*
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Sitosterols / pharmacology*
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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Sitosterols
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gamma-sitosterol