Synergistic action of propolis with levodopa in the management of Parkinsonism in Drosophila melanogaster

Background: The Phosphatase and tensin-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1B9) mutant for Drosophila melanogaster is a key tool that has been used in assessing the pathology of Parkinsonism and its possible remedy. This research was targeted toward determining the effects of ethanolic extract of propo...

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Main Authors: Herbert Izo, Ninsiima, Emmanuel Tiyo, Ayikobua, Josephine, Kasolo, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Ejike, Daniel Eze
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/439
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author Herbert Izo, Ninsiima
Emmanuel Tiyo, Ayikobua
Josephine, Kasolo
Keneth Iceland, Kasozi
Ejike, Daniel Eze
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Emmanuel Tiyo, Ayikobua
Josephine, Kasolo
Keneth Iceland, Kasozi
Ejike, Daniel Eze
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description Background: The Phosphatase and tensin-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1B9) mutant for Drosophila melanogaster is a key tool that has been used in assessing the pathology of Parkinsonism and its possible remedy. This research was targeted toward determining the effects of ethanolic extract of propolis, with levodopa therapy in the management of Parkinsonism. Method: The PINK1B9 flies were divided into groups and fed with the different treatment doses of ethanoic extract of propolis. The treatment groups were subjected to 21 days of administration of propolis and the levodopa at different doses after which percentage climbing index, antioxidant activity and lifespan studies were done. Results: Propolis alone improved motor activity, antioxidant and lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster than in PINK1 flies. Propolis in combination with levodopa significantly (P<0.05) improved physiological parameters at higher than lower concentrations in Parkinsonism Drosophila melanogaster demonstrating its importance in managing side effects associated with levodopa. Conclusion: Propolis is a novel candidate as an alternative and integrative medicinal option to use in the management of Parkinsonism in both animals and humans at higher concentrations.
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spelling oai:idr.kab.ac.ug:20.500.12493-4392024-01-17T04:44:21Z Synergistic action of propolis with levodopa in the management of Parkinsonism in Drosophila melanogaster Herbert Izo, Ninsiima Emmanuel Tiyo, Ayikobua Josephine, Kasolo Keneth Iceland, Kasozi Ejike, Daniel Eze aging, antioxidant activity, catalase, climbing index, Drosophila melanogaster, Levodopa induced dyskinesia, lifespan, oxidative stress, Parkinson’s disease, Parkinsonism, PINK1B9, propolis Background: The Phosphatase and tensin-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1B9) mutant for Drosophila melanogaster is a key tool that has been used in assessing the pathology of Parkinsonism and its possible remedy. This research was targeted toward determining the effects of ethanolic extract of propolis, with levodopa therapy in the management of Parkinsonism. Method: The PINK1B9 flies were divided into groups and fed with the different treatment doses of ethanoic extract of propolis. The treatment groups were subjected to 21 days of administration of propolis and the levodopa at different doses after which percentage climbing index, antioxidant activity and lifespan studies were done. Results: Propolis alone improved motor activity, antioxidant and lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster than in PINK1 flies. Propolis in combination with levodopa significantly (P<0.05) improved physiological parameters at higher than lower concentrations in Parkinsonism Drosophila melanogaster demonstrating its importance in managing side effects associated with levodopa. Conclusion: Propolis is a novel candidate as an alternative and integrative medicinal option to use in the management of Parkinsonism in both animals and humans at higher concentrations. Kabale University 2020-07-09T08:10:52Z 2020-07-09T08:10:52Z 2020 Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/439 en_US application/pdf Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine
spellingShingle aging, antioxidant activity, catalase, climbing index, Drosophila melanogaster, Levodopa induced dyskinesia, lifespan, oxidative stress, Parkinson’s disease, Parkinsonism, PINK1B9, propolis
Herbert Izo, Ninsiima
Emmanuel Tiyo, Ayikobua
Josephine, Kasolo
Keneth Iceland, Kasozi
Ejike, Daniel Eze
Synergistic action of propolis with levodopa in the management of Parkinsonism in Drosophila melanogaster
title Synergistic action of propolis with levodopa in the management of Parkinsonism in Drosophila melanogaster
title_full Synergistic action of propolis with levodopa in the management of Parkinsonism in Drosophila melanogaster
title_fullStr Synergistic action of propolis with levodopa in the management of Parkinsonism in Drosophila melanogaster
title_full_unstemmed Synergistic action of propolis with levodopa in the management of Parkinsonism in Drosophila melanogaster
title_short Synergistic action of propolis with levodopa in the management of Parkinsonism in Drosophila melanogaster
title_sort synergistic action of propolis with levodopa in the management of parkinsonism in drosophila melanogaster
topic aging, antioxidant activity, catalase, climbing index, Drosophila melanogaster, Levodopa induced dyskinesia, lifespan, oxidative stress, Parkinson’s disease, Parkinsonism, PINK1B9, propolis
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/439
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