Modulation of platelet functions by Careya sphaerica Roxb. leave extracts (2021)

Title           : Modulation of platelet functions by Careya sphaerica Roxb. leave extracts

Researcher       : Warachate Khobjai¹, Wanvisa Ninlaor², Worawan Watcharasamphankul³, Thaksaorn Thongom², Suriyan Sukati⁴

Department     : ¹ Department of Preclinic, Faculty of Medicine, Siam University, Phasi Charoen, Bangkok, Thailand
² Department of Thai Traditional Medicine, Thai Traditional Medicine College, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani, Thailand
³ Department of Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Technology, Nation University, Lampang, Thailand
⁴ Department of Medical Technology, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand

Abstract            :  Platelets form a plug to prevent blood loss and contribute to wound healing. Kradonbok, Careya sphaerica Roxb., is a Thai plant with medicinal properties. Conventionally, leaves of C. sphaerica are being used to help wound healing in Thailand. The present study was aimed to investigate the effect of C. sphaerica on the function of platelet. Four different extracts of leaves of C. sphaerica (distilled water, methanol, ethanol, and chloroform extracts) were prepared. The extracts at 5.0 mg/ml per dose were tested for the effect of C. sphaerica on platelet adhesion and aggregation properties, by employing a microtiter plate approach. The phytochemical identification was done by using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Our data revealed that chloroform extract significantly activated thrombin-induced platelet adhesion (105.27 ± 0.11%, P < 0.05). None of the extracts exhibited an improvement in platelet aggregation. Further GC-MS analysis of the chloroform extract revealed five key phytochemical constituents with potential platelet activation properties. In conclusion, our study evaluated platelet activation and potentially wound healing property of C. sphaerica. GC-MS analysis identified potential bioactive phytochemical compounds in C. sphaerica which warrant further investigation to characterize these compounds.

Keywords: Careya sphaerica roxb, platelet adhesion, platelet aggregation, primary hemostasis, wound healing

Link to Academic article:  DOI:10.4103/japtr.japtr_95_21  

Journal : Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology and Research, 2021, 12(4).

Bibliography     :  Khobjai, W., Ninlaor, W., Watcharasamphankul, W., Thongom, T., & Sukati, S. (2021). Modulation of platelet functions by Careya sphaerica Roxb. leave extracts. J Adv Pharm Technol Res, 12(4), 420-424. Retrieved from: https://www.japtr.org/text.asp?2021/12/4/420/328638