Sustained Anti-inflammatory Effect of Resveratrol-Phospholipid Complex Embedded Polymeric Patch.

Resveratrol-phospholipid complex (Phytosome®) (RSVP) was found better aqueous soluble and permeable than free resveratrol (RSV). RSVPs were incorporated in polymeric patch prepared by solvent casting method using Eudragit RL 100, PVP K30, and PEG 400 for application on dermal sites for sustained treating of inflammation. Prepared patches were evaluated for various physicochemical properties, surface morphology by SEM, TEM, and compatibility of patch components by FT-IR and DSC studies. Optimized formulation (F9) gave 95.79 ± 3.02% drug release and 51.36% (4.28 ± 0.48 mg/cm2) skin permeation after 24 h. Skin extract when examined for drug accumulation showed 38.31 ± 2.42% drug content. FE-SEM images of the patch taken after drug release and skin permeation studies showed that RSVPs in polymeric patch are stable and retain their structure after 24 h long exposure to physiologic environment. Sustained anti-inflammatory effect was established in carrageenan-induced paw edema model in which test formulation gave 84.10% inhibition of inflammation at 24 h as compared to 39.58% for standard diclofenac sodium gel. The CLSM study confirmed the localization of RSVPs for a longer period, thus enabling drug targeting to the dermis for sustained effect. Skin irritation test on rabbit revealed that the patches are safe for skin application. Histological observations suggested that after exposure to the permeants, the SC integrity had not altered and no evidence of presence of inflammatory cells found. RSVP (Phytosome®) containing patches abled to give sustained therapeutic effect that may be useful in treating acute and chronic inflammation.

Pimply gut condition in mithun (Bos frontalis) calves.

The present observation was recorded at National Research Centre on Mithun, Jharnapani from May 2010 to September 2012. A total of 15 mithun calves, which died in and around Jharnapani, were attended and detailed post-mortem examination was carried out. Out of these, five calves (33.33 %) aging between 1 and 1.5 years exhibiting the condition of chronic wasting and diarrhoea were found positive for pimply gut condition based on gross and microscopic examination. Post-mortem examination revealed extensive nodule formation on the wall of the rectum; however, the entire lumen did not reveal any of adult parasites. In all the cases, there were congestion in the mucous layer and thickening of the intestinal wall. Histopathological examination revealed chronic enteritis with mononuclear cell infiltration comprising mostly of macrophages, lymphocytes and eosinophils. In the muscularis mucosae, encysted larvae were found along with fibrous tissue proliferation. These lesions gave the intestine a nodular appearance as they thickened the wall and projected from the serosal surface. These extensive numbers of nodules in the intestine might have interfered with peristalsis and intestinal absorption which led to chronic wasting and diarrhoea in the calves.