Ameliorative effect of Naja haje venom against arthritic influence of Freund's complete adjuvant FCA in paw and ankle of male rats

Background: Pain and inflammation are closely associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which affects the bones and joints. Aim: While there are a number of therapeutic options for arthritis, their side effects restrict their use and encourage the search for alternative, natural remedies. Met...

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Main Authors: Nabil A. Soliman, Amr A. Shalaby, Mayada R. Farag, Shimaa Kamal, Sara M. Abdelkarem Alashqar, Mohamed Ahmed Ammar, Suzan Attia Mawed
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Published: Tripoli University 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=214271
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author Nabil A. Soliman
Amr A. Shalaby
Mayada R. Farag
Shimaa Kamal
Sara M. Abdelkarem Alashqar
Mohamed Ahmed Ammar
Suzan Attia Mawed
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Amr A. Shalaby
Mayada R. Farag
Shimaa Kamal
Sara M. Abdelkarem Alashqar
Mohamed Ahmed Ammar
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description Background: Pain and inflammation are closely associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which affects the bones and joints. Aim: While there are a number of therapeutic options for arthritis, their side effects restrict their use and encourage the search for alternative, natural remedies. Methods: In male rats, we examined the anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties of Naja haje venom (NHV). Thirty adult albino rats were divided into five equal groups, each consisting of six rats. The1st group kept as control,while the 2nd group (FCA) received an injection of 0.05 mL of Freund's complete adjuvant (FCA) for eight days to induce RA and inflammation. The3rd group (FCA/NHVL) and the4th group (FCA/NHVH) received an injection of FCA followed by an intraperitoneal injection of 0.042 µg/kg (low; L) and 0.085 µg/kg (high; H) of lyophilized NHV, respectively, for 14 days. The5th group (FCA/Indomethacin) received an injection of FCA followed by an intraperitoneal injection of 0.25 mg indomethacin/kg for 14 days. Results: This study found that NHVH significantly increased the body's total antioxidant capacity (TAC) after FCA while lowering the levels of interleukinsIL-10 and IL-6, as well as the activity of genes that cause inflammation, like NF-κB and TNF-α. Furthermore, histological findings in NHVH groups showed a partial regeneration of the cartilage, bone, and synovium in the palm and ankle joint compartments. Conclusion: All of our findings suggest that NHV has anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic qualities that may help repair the joint-damaging components caused by FCA and restore cellular equilibrium. [Open Vet J 2024; 14(11.000): 2866-2876]
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spelling doaj-art-6cc41a2b63b8422db6cbfa734f16146d2025-08-20T02:38:51ZengTripoli UniversityOpen Veterinary Journal2226-44852218-60502024-11-0114112866287610.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i11.15214271Ameliorative effect of Naja haje venom against arthritic influence of Freund's complete adjuvant FCA in paw and ankle of male ratsNabil A. Soliman0Amr A. Shalaby1Mayada R. Farag2Shimaa Kamal3Sara M. Abdelkarem Alashqar4Mohamed Ahmed Ammar5Suzan Attia Mawed6Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Sharkia, Egypt Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Sharkia, Egypt doctor of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Department, Veterinary Medicine Faculty, Sharkia, Zagazig University PhD student at Zoology department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Egypt MSc Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Sharkia, Egypt Dr of Zoology ( Physiology Department ), Zawia University, LIbya Assistant professor, Zoology department, Faculty of science, Zagazig University, Sharkia, Egypt.Background: Pain and inflammation are closely associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which affects the bones and joints. Aim: While there are a number of therapeutic options for arthritis, their side effects restrict their use and encourage the search for alternative, natural remedies. Methods: In male rats, we examined the anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties of Naja haje venom (NHV). Thirty adult albino rats were divided into five equal groups, each consisting of six rats. The1st group kept as control,while the 2nd group (FCA) received an injection of 0.05 mL of Freund's complete adjuvant (FCA) for eight days to induce RA and inflammation. The3rd group (FCA/NHVL) and the4th group (FCA/NHVH) received an injection of FCA followed by an intraperitoneal injection of 0.042 µg/kg (low; L) and 0.085 µg/kg (high; H) of lyophilized NHV, respectively, for 14 days. The5th group (FCA/Indomethacin) received an injection of FCA followed by an intraperitoneal injection of 0.25 mg indomethacin/kg for 14 days. Results: This study found that NHVH significantly increased the body's total antioxidant capacity (TAC) after FCA while lowering the levels of interleukinsIL-10 and IL-6, as well as the activity of genes that cause inflammation, like NF-κB and TNF-α. Furthermore, histological findings in NHVH groups showed a partial regeneration of the cartilage, bone, and synovium in the palm and ankle joint compartments. Conclusion: All of our findings suggest that NHV has anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic qualities that may help repair the joint-damaging components caused by FCA and restore cellular equilibrium. [Open Vet J 2024; 14(11.000): 2866-2876]https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=214271rheumatoid arthritissnake venomindomethacinfreund's complete adjuvantrats
spellingShingle Nabil A. Soliman
Amr A. Shalaby
Mayada R. Farag
Shimaa Kamal
Sara M. Abdelkarem Alashqar
Mohamed Ahmed Ammar
Suzan Attia Mawed
Ameliorative effect of Naja haje venom against arthritic influence of Freund's complete adjuvant FCA in paw and ankle of male rats
Open Veterinary Journal
rheumatoid arthritis
snake venom
indomethacin
freund's complete adjuvant
rats
title Ameliorative effect of Naja haje venom against arthritic influence of Freund's complete adjuvant FCA in paw and ankle of male rats
title_full Ameliorative effect of Naja haje venom against arthritic influence of Freund's complete adjuvant FCA in paw and ankle of male rats
title_fullStr Ameliorative effect of Naja haje venom against arthritic influence of Freund's complete adjuvant FCA in paw and ankle of male rats
title_full_unstemmed Ameliorative effect of Naja haje venom against arthritic influence of Freund's complete adjuvant FCA in paw and ankle of male rats
title_short Ameliorative effect of Naja haje venom against arthritic influence of Freund's complete adjuvant FCA in paw and ankle of male rats
title_sort ameliorative effect of naja haje venom against arthritic influence of freund apos s complete adjuvant fca in paw and ankle of male rats
topic rheumatoid arthritis
snake venom
indomethacin
freund's complete adjuvant
rats
url https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=214271
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