Antioxidant, Immunomodulatory and Fungicidal Potential of Different Extracts of Raphanus Raphanistrum L. Var. Caudatus
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Background: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been implicated in the pathogenesis of various diseases, emphasizing the importance of antioxidants in maintaining cellular homeostasis. Raphanus raphanistrum, commonly known as wild radish, has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties, including antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and antifungal effects. The plant is rich in bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, isothiocyanates, and vitamins, which contribute to its therapeutic potential.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and antifungal activities of Raphanus raphanistrum extracts and to compare these activities with standard controls.
Methods: Fresh Raphanus raphanistrum plants were collected, and extracts were prepared using methanol, chloroform, and water. The antioxidant activity was assessed using the DPPH radical scavenging assay. Immunomodulatory activity was evaluated through the luminol-enhanced chemiluminescence assay in whole blood and polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNS), measuring the oxidative burst. The antifungal activity was determined using the agar disk diffusion method against six pathogenic fungi. The statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, with results presented as mean ± standard deviation for antioxidant and antifungal assays, and mean ± standard error for immunomodulatory activity.
Results: The methanol extract exhibited significant antioxidant activity with DPPH scavenging percentages ranging from 56.55% at 150 µg/ml to 87.08% at 850 µg/ml. Immunomodulatory activity showed IC50 values of 37.8 µg/ml in whole blood and 18.9 µg/ml in PMNS for the methanol extract. The antifungal activity against Candida albicans showed zones of inhibition increasing from 15 mm at 150 µg/ml to 22 mm at 850 µg/ml. These activities were compared to standard controls, including ascorbic acid for antioxidant, ibuprofen for immunomodulatory, and miconazole for antifungal assays, demonstrating the extracts' competitive potential.
Conclusion: Raphanus raphanistrum extracts showed promising antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and antifungal activities, indicating their potential as natural alternatives for the prevention and treatment of related diseases. Further in vivo studies and isolation of active compounds are recommended to fully understand the mechanisms and therapeutic applications.
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