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    Dietary Supplementation of Hemidesmus indicus and Swimming Exercise Attenuates Oxidative Stress in the Rat Brain

    Bhagyalakshmi Dundaiah1★, Anupama Sindhaghatta Kariyappa1, Sowbhagya Ramachandregowda2, Santosh Anand1★ Corresponding author

    1. 1Ravikiran Tekupalli Department of Biotechnology, Bangalore University, India.
    2. 2Department of Biotechnology and Genetics, Ramaiah College of Arts Science and Commerce, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

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    Bhagyalakshmi Dundaiah

    Ravikiran Tekupalli Department of Biotechnology, Bangalore University, India.

    ravikiran@bub.ernet.in

    Received: 02-06-2019; Revised: 26-08-2019; Accepted: 20-08-2019.

    Volume 16, Issue 67 · pp. 21–26 · PUBLISHED 11 February 2020 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_239_19

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    Background: The genus <em>Cissus</em> (Vitaceae) is known for its medicinal properties. <em>Cissus quadrangularis</em> is a well-known medicinal plant, but other species are less explored. Objective: To evaluate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of <em>Cissus arnottiana</em>. Materials and Methods: The methanolic extract of <em>C. arnottiana</em> leaves was evaluated for antioxidant activity using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), nitric oxide, and hydroxyl radical scavenging assays. Anti-inflammatory activity was assessed using the carrageenan-induced rat paw edema model. Results: The extract showed significant antioxidant activity in a dose-dependent manner. In the anti-inflammatory assay, the extract at 200 and 400 mg/kg doses significantly reduced paw edema compared to the control group. Conclusion: <em>C. arnottiana</em> possesses significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, supporting its traditional use.

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      Dundaiah, B., Kariyappa, A. S., Ramachandregowda, S., & Anand, S. (2020). Dietary Supplementation of Hemidesmus indicus and Swimming Exercise Attenuates Oxidative Stress in the Rat Brain. Pharmacognosy Magazine, 16(67), 21–26. https://doi.org/10.4103/pm.pm_239_19