Effect of Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) on prostaglandin levels in Wuchereria bancrofti infected microfilaraemics.
Parasitol Res
; 112(6): 2353-9, 2013 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-23525692
ABSTRACT
Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) interferes with arachidonic acid metabolism for the clearance of microfilariae in Wuchereria bancrofti infected individuals. In this study, we have quantified the plasma concentrations of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and 6-keto-PGF1α, the end products of arachidonic acid metabolic pathway in microfilaraemics (DEC treated and untreated), and normal healthy individuals at pre- and 3,9,12,36, and 72 h of post-DEC treatment. We have also determined the microfilariae counts at pre and post day 2 (36 h) and day 3 (72 h) of DEC treatment by membrane filtration technique. Significant reduction in PGE2 and 6-keto-PGF1α concentrations was found at 12 h of DEC treatment. Rapid reduction in microfilarial counts was observed at 36 h of post-DEC treatment. Higher levels of prostaglandins were found at pre-treatment hours in microfilaraemics compared to normal healthy individuals (P < 0.05). Our findings indicate that DEC inhibits prostaglandins for the clearance of microfilariae, and increased levels of prostaglandins in microfilaraemics may be contributed by the parasite or host upon stimulation.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Wuchereria bancrofti
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Filariose Linfática
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6-Cetoprostaglandina F1 alfa
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Dinoprostona
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Dietilcarbamazina
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Filaricidas
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Parasitol Res
Assunto da revista:
PARASITOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
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Índia