2023, Volume 16, Issue 8, pp 1165 – 1169

Comparative treatment of Sulfasalazine+Ezetimibe combination and Sulfasalazine in a rat model with induced colitis

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Corresponding Author: Farrah Jaafar Pharmacology Department, College of Medicine, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq Email: farah.rasool@nahrainuniv.edu.iq

Abstract

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease with high mortality and morbidity worldwide. It causes inflammation in the lining of the colon, resulting in several symptoms that negatively impact the quality of life. Unfortunately, there is currently no known cure for this condition. Therefore, it is crucial to explore alternative treatment approaches. This research aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects of a combination therapy involving Sulfasalazine+Ezetimibe compared to Sulfasalazine alone in a rat model of ulcerative colitis. Forty adult rats were divided into four groups for this study. The groups consisted of a control group (negative control), an acetic acid group (positive control), an acetic acid+Sulfasalazine (100 mg/kg per day) group, and an acetic acid+Sulfasalazine (50 mg/kg)+Ezetimibe (5 mg/kg) group. Rats were treated for one week, and colitis was induced by administering 2 ml of 4% (v/v) acetic acid inter-rectally. After sacrifice, the colonic tissue homogenate was analyzed for several markers, including proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, NF-κB), oxidative stress markers (malondialdehyde, myeloperoxidase), and adhesive molecule markers (E-selectin, ICAM-1). Sulfasalazine and the combination of Sulfasalazine+Ezetimibe significantly reduced the colonic levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, NF-κB, MDA, and E-selectin in the homogenate. However, the combination therapy of Sulfasalazine and Ezetimibe demonstrated a superior effect.

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PMC ID: 10652677
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DOI: 10.25122/jml-2023-0194

Article Publishing Date (print): 8 2023
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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