Enzymes that hydrolyze adenine nucleotides in a model of hypercholesterolemia induced by Triton WR-1339: protective effects of β-caryophyllene.
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| Abstract |
Purinergic system has been proven to play a critical role in the inflammatory process and to represent an important therapeutic target to improve the immune response during hypercholesterolemia. β-caryophyllene, a phytocannabinoid compound, has a powerful hypolipidemic and anti-inflammatory actions. However, the effects of β-caryophyllene on seric enzymes of purinergic system have not been evaluated. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether β-caryophyllene is able to ameliorate the seric activities of NTPDase and adenosine deaminase (ADA) in a model of hypercholesterolemia induced by Triton WR-1339. The activities of NTPDase and ADA were evaluated enzymatically, and the seric levels of β-caryophyllene were evaluated by high-performance liquid chromatography. We found that treatment with β-caryophyllene ameliorates the enzymatic activities of NTPDase and ADA in serum of hypercholesterolemic rats, in a concentration-dependent manner. These results indicated that β-caryophyllene treatment could improve the immune response during hypercholesterolemia through purinergic pathway.
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| Authors | Matheus D Baldissera, Carine F Souza, Pedro H Doleski, Daniela B R Leal, Lenita M Stefani, Aline A Boligon, Silvia G Monteiro |
| Journal | Molecular and cellular biochemistry (Mol Cell Biochem) Vol. 434 Issue 1-2 Pg. 127-134 (Oct 2017) ISSN: 1573-4919 [Electronic] Netherlands |
| PMID | 28432556 (Publication Type: Journal Article) |
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