Table 2 Effect of total extract and primary fractions obtained from Cryptostegia grandiflora leaves on MPO activity in ear tissue
From: In vivo and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of Cryptostegia grandiflora Roxb. ex R. Br. leaves
Treatment | Dose (mg/ear) | MPO activity (U/mg of tissue) | Inhibition percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Control (TPA + acetone) | — — — | 18150 ± 2012.3 | — |
Indomethacin | 0.5 | 4040 ± 406.9 | 77.7 ± 2.2*** |
Cryptostegia grandiflora | |||
Total extract | 1.0 | 11040 ± 987.8 | 39.1 ± 5.4*** |
Ether fraction | 1.0 | 600 ± 89.4 | 96.6 ± 0.4*** |
Dichloromethane fraction | 1.0 | 666 ± 98.8 | 96.3 ± 0.5*** |