Galium Verum L. Extract Mitigates Cardiovascular Events in Psoriasis Rats

Overview

Journal Mol Cell Biochem

Publisher Springer

Date 2025 Feb 2

PMID 39894905

Authors

Milena Corbic

Vladimir Jakovljevic

Marina Nikolic

Nevena Jeremic

Jovana Bradic

Jovana Novakovic

Aleksandar Kocovic

Maja Savic

Vanja Tadic

Ana Zugic

Milos Krivokapic

Branislava Daskalovic

Katarina Mihajlovic

Jasmina Sretenovic

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Abstract

Psoriasis has been considered a systemic immune-mediated disease that can affect function of the heart. However, certain herbal therapy approaches may nullify side effects of psoriasis on the heart. The aim of this study was to investigate the cardioprotective effects of Galium verum extract administration of the heart of psoriatic rats. The study included 24 Wistar albino male rats, divided into 4 groups: control (CTRL), G.verum (GV), psoriasis (PSORI), and psoriasis with G.verum (PSORI + GV). Seven-day topical application of 5% imiquimod cream was used for induction of psoriasis. After induction, animals were received 125 mg/kg G.verum extract for 4 weeks. Isolated hearts were perfused on the Langendorff apparatus and measured: dp/dt max/min, SLVP, DLVP, HR and coronary flow. The oxidative stress biomarkers: TBARS, NO2, O2- and H2O2 were measured in coronary venous effluent. Isolated hearts were fixed and stained with H/E and Picro-sirius red staining. Psoriasis decreased cardiac contractility and relaxation and increased SLVP and DLVP at all perfusion pressure. Treatment with G.verum in psoriasis rats improved contractility and relaxation of the heart and rise SLVP and DLVP. In PSORI + GV group, the decrease of oxidative stress biomarkers were observed in comparison to PSORI group. Diameter and cross-section area of cardiomyocytes were increased in PSORI and PSORI + GV groups compared to the control. Collagen content was increased in PSORI group by 283% and in PSORI + GV group by 188% compared to control. Treatment with G.verum extract exhibited a positive effect on cardiac function, morphometry and redox state of heart of psoriatic rats.

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