Petasites japonicus ethanol extract inhibited collagen-induced platelet aggregation and thrombus formation in rats

Hyun Dong Ji, Taddesse Yayeh, Ji Young Park, Sung Dae Kim, Eun Ju Im, Bo Ra Jeon, Joo Young Lee, Jin Kyu Park, Seung Bok Hong, Jin Yong Choi, Man Hee Rhee

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Abstract

Petasites japonicus (P. japonicus), a perennial plant of Asteraceae family, has been reported for antioxidant, anti-obesity and anti-allergic effects. However, the anti-platelet and anti-thrombotic activities of this plant were remained unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to portray the anti-platelet and anti-thrombotic properties of P. japonicus ethanol extract (PJET) in rats. PJET (31 -500 μg/ml) impaired in vitro collagen-stimulated platelet aggregation, [Ca2+] i mobilization and ATP secretion dose dependently. Moreover, PJET attenuated p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase, c-Jun N-terminal kinase 1 (JNK1) and extracellular-signalregulated protein kinase 2 (ERK2) protein phosphorylations. Likewise, PJET diminished thrombus formation in extracorporeal shunt model. In conclusion, PJET could be a source of potential natural compounds that reduce disseminated intravascular platelet aggregation and thrombus formation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)360-369
Number of pages10
JournalChiang Mai Journal of Science
Volume41
Issue number2
StatePublished - 2014

Keywords

  • Mitogen-activated protein kinases
  • Petasites japonicus
  • Platelet aggregation
  • Thrombus formation

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