Utilizing coriander as a natural remedy for combating Eimeria papillata infection and oxidative stress in mice

Coccidiosis, an intestinal disease caused by Eimeria spp., poses significant economic challenges globally, primarily due to the development of drug resistance from the prolonged use of anticoccidial medications. The recent use of botanicals as an alternative to coccidiostats has become an appealing...

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Main Authors: Heba Ismaeil, Nabila M. Mira, Saeed El-Ashram, Mohamed A. Dkhil, Rewaida Abdel-Gaber, Shaimaa M. Kasem
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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author Heba Ismaeil
Nabila M. Mira
Saeed El-Ashram
Mohamed A. Dkhil
Rewaida Abdel-Gaber
Shaimaa M. Kasem
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description Coccidiosis, an intestinal disease caused by Eimeria spp., poses significant economic challenges globally, primarily due to the development of drug resistance from the prolonged use of anticoccidial medications. The recent use of botanicals as an alternative to coccidiostats has become an appealing approach for controlling coccidiosis. Therefore, this study investigated the impact of Coriandrum sativum leaf extracts (CSE) on Eimeria papillata-infected mice, evaluating its potential as an alternative treatment. Phytochemical analysis of CSE was conducted using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy. Thirty male Swiss albino mice were divided into five groups (G) as follows; G1: a negative control (uninfected, untreated), G2: a CSE-only group, G3: an untreated infected group, G4: an infected group treated with CSE, and G5: an infected group treated with amprolium, a common anticoccidial drug. G3 to G5 were inoculated with 1 × 10³ sporulated E. papillata oocysts and treated for five days. Post-treatment evaluations included oocyst excretion, body weight changes, feed intake, and histopathological examination. The results indicated that CSE dramatically decreased oocyst output to 75.42 × 10³±5.57 OPG, in contrast to the infected group, which exhibited 234.17 × 10³±20.72 OPG. CSE treatment improved body weight, feed consumption and reduced parasitic stages in jejunal tissue. CSE decreased oxidative damage by decreasing NO and MDA levels, while enhancing GSH and SOD. Moreover, CSE treatment led to decreased levels of the inflammatory cytokines IL-10, IFN-γ, TNF-α, and iNOS.In conclusion, CSE has promise as a natural anticoccidial drug with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory attributes, necessitating additional research to comprehensively elucidate its therapeutic processes.
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spelling doaj-art-d688b8e14ffe4ad29b47472f7e65ac0f2025-08-20T01:56:57ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Taibah University for Science1658-36552025-12-0119110.1080/16583655.2025.2467478Utilizing coriander as a natural remedy for combating Eimeria papillata infection and oxidative stress in miceHeba Ismaeil0Nabila M. Mira1Saeed El-Ashram2Mohamed A. Dkhil3Rewaida Abdel-Gaber4Shaimaa M. Kasem5Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elsheikh, EgyptZoology Department, Faculty of Science, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elsheikh, EgyptZoology Department, Faculty of Science, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elsheikh, EgyptZoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, EgyptDepartment of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaZoology Department, Faculty of Science, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elsheikh, EgyptCoccidiosis, an intestinal disease caused by Eimeria spp., poses significant economic challenges globally, primarily due to the development of drug resistance from the prolonged use of anticoccidial medications. The recent use of botanicals as an alternative to coccidiostats has become an appealing approach for controlling coccidiosis. Therefore, this study investigated the impact of Coriandrum sativum leaf extracts (CSE) on Eimeria papillata-infected mice, evaluating its potential as an alternative treatment. Phytochemical analysis of CSE was conducted using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy. Thirty male Swiss albino mice were divided into five groups (G) as follows; G1: a negative control (uninfected, untreated), G2: a CSE-only group, G3: an untreated infected group, G4: an infected group treated with CSE, and G5: an infected group treated with amprolium, a common anticoccidial drug. G3 to G5 were inoculated with 1 × 10³ sporulated E. papillata oocysts and treated for five days. Post-treatment evaluations included oocyst excretion, body weight changes, feed intake, and histopathological examination. The results indicated that CSE dramatically decreased oocyst output to 75.42 × 10³±5.57 OPG, in contrast to the infected group, which exhibited 234.17 × 10³±20.72 OPG. CSE treatment improved body weight, feed consumption and reduced parasitic stages in jejunal tissue. CSE decreased oxidative damage by decreasing NO and MDA levels, while enhancing GSH and SOD. Moreover, CSE treatment led to decreased levels of the inflammatory cytokines IL-10, IFN-γ, TNF-α, and iNOS.In conclusion, CSE has promise as a natural anticoccidial drug with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory attributes, necessitating additional research to comprehensively elucidate its therapeutic processes.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/16583655.2025.2467478Anticoccidialantioxidantanti-inflammatoryCoriandrum sativumEimeria papillata
spellingShingle Heba Ismaeil
Nabila M. Mira
Saeed El-Ashram
Mohamed A. Dkhil
Rewaida Abdel-Gaber
Shaimaa M. Kasem
Utilizing coriander as a natural remedy for combating Eimeria papillata infection and oxidative stress in mice
Journal of Taibah University for Science
Anticoccidial
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
Coriandrum sativum
Eimeria papillata
title Utilizing coriander as a natural remedy for combating Eimeria papillata infection and oxidative stress in mice
title_full Utilizing coriander as a natural remedy for combating Eimeria papillata infection and oxidative stress in mice
title_fullStr Utilizing coriander as a natural remedy for combating Eimeria papillata infection and oxidative stress in mice
title_full_unstemmed Utilizing coriander as a natural remedy for combating Eimeria papillata infection and oxidative stress in mice
title_short Utilizing coriander as a natural remedy for combating Eimeria papillata infection and oxidative stress in mice
title_sort utilizing coriander as a natural remedy for combating eimeria papillata infection and oxidative stress in mice
topic Anticoccidial
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
Coriandrum sativum
Eimeria papillata
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/16583655.2025.2467478
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