Inhibition of naja naja venom hyaluronidase by plant-derived bioactive components and polysaccharides

Girish, K. S. and Kemparaju, K. (2005) Inhibition of naja naja venom hyaluronidase by plant-derived bioactive components and polysaccharides. Biochemistry (Moscow), 70 (8). pp. 948-652. ISSN 1608-3040

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Abstract

The inhibitory effect of several bioactive compounds on the activity of hyaluronidase enzyme purified from Naja naja venom was investigated in vitro. Compounds were found to inhibit the hyaluronidase activity dose dependently. Among glycosaminoglycans, heparin, heparan sulfate, and dermatan sulfate showed maximum inhibition compared to chondroitin sulfates. Different molecular forms of chitosan inhibit the enzyme, and inhibition appears to depend on the chain length. In addition, plant-derived bioactive compounds also inhibited the activity of hyaluronidase dose dependently. Among those tested, aristolochic acid, indomethacin, quercetin, curcumin, tannic acid, and flavone exhibited inhibition, with aristolochic acid and quercetin completely inhibiting the enzyme activity. It is concluded that the inhibitors of hyaluronidase could be used as potent first aid agents in snakebite therapy. Furthermore, these inhibitors not only reduce the local tissue damage but also retard the easy diffusion of systemic toxins and hence increase survival time.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	C Chemical Science > Biochemistry
Divisions:	Department of > Biochemistry
Depositing User:	Manjula P Library Assistant
Date Deposited:	05 Sep 2019 07:58
Last Modified:	05 Sep 2019 07:58
URI:	http://eprints.uni-mysore.ac.in/id/eprint/7628

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