Article: A standardized black pepper seed extract containing β‐caryophyllene improves cognitive function in scopolamine‐induced amnesia model mice via regulation of brain‐derived neurotrophic factor and MAPK proteins
Journal of food biochemistry. 2021 Dec., v. 45, no. 12
2021
Abstract: β‐caryophyllene (BCP), a natural sesquiterpene present in plants, is a selective agonist of cannabinoid receptor type‐2 (CB2) of the endocannabinoid system. In this study, we have prepared an extract from Piper nigrum (black pepper) seeds using ... ...
| Abstract | β‐caryophyllene (BCP), a natural sesquiterpene present in plants, is a selective agonist of cannabinoid receptor type‐2 (CB2) of the endocannabinoid system. In this study, we have prepared an extract from Piper nigrum (black pepper) seeds using supercritical fluid extraction, standardized to contain 30% BCP (Viphyllinᵀᴹ). The beneficial effects of prophylactic treatment with Viphyllin on cognitive functions were demonstrated in Scopolamine‐induced dementia model mice. Male Swiss albino mice (25–30 g) were administered with Viphyllin (50 mg and 100 mg/kg body weight p.o.) or donepezil (1.60 mg/kg) for 14 days. Subsequently, cognitive deficits were induced by treating the animals intraperitoneally with Scopolamine (0.75 mg/kg). The cognitive behavior of mice was evaluated using a novel object recognition test (NORT) and Morris water maze (MWM) test. The brain homogenates were studied for biochemical parameters including cholinesterase activities and antioxidant status. Western blot analysis was performed to investigate the mechanism of action. Viphyllin dose dependently improved the recognition and spatial memory and cholinergic functions in Scop‐treated mice. The extract was found protective against Scop‐induced oxidative damage and histopathologic changes in the brain. At 100 mg/kg Viphyllin markedly reduced the proBDNF/mBDNF ratio (p < .05) and augmented the TrkB expression (p < .01). Viphyllin (100 mg/kg) was found to be neuroprotective by reducing the Scop‐induced upregulation of p‐JNK and p‐p38 MAPK proteins, Bax/Bcl‐2 ratio, and caspase activation in the brain. Viphyllin also exerted anti‐inflammatory effects by downregulating Cox‐2, TNF‐α, and NOS‐2 in Scop‐induced mice (p < .05). To summarize, our data encourage Viphyllin as a functional ingredient/dietary supplement for brain health and cognition. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Black pepper is a culinary spice having several medicinal attributes. Essential oils in the seeds of the plant give aroma and flavor to it. Here we have prepared an extract from the seeds of black pepper using supercritical fluid extraction, characterized for the presence of β‐caryophyllene (not <30%). This research work further validates the neuroprotective mechanism of the extract in Scopolamine‐induced cognitive impairment model mice. The findings from this study strongly suggest the beneficial neuroactive properties of black pepper seed extract having the presence of BCP, a CB2 receptor agonist. It can thus be used potentially as a functional food ingredient for cognition and brain function. |
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| Keywords | Piper nigrum ; Western blotting ; agonists ; albino ; amnesia ; antioxidants ; black pepper ; body weight ; brain ; cannabinoid receptors ; cannabinoids ; caspases ; cholinesterase ; cognition ; cognitive disorders ; dementia ; dietary supplements ; disease prevention ; flavor ; food composition ; functional foods ; histopathology ; ingredients ; males ; mechanism of action ; odors ; scopolamine ; seed extracts ; spatial memory ; supercritical fluid extraction |
| Language | English |
| Dates of publication | 2021-12 |
| Publishing place | John Wiley & Sons, Ltd |
| Document type | Article |
| Note | JOURNAL ARTICLE |
| ZDB-ID | 433846-7 |
| ISSN | 1745-4514 ; 0145-8884 |
| ISSN (online) | 1745-4514 |
| ISSN | 0145-8884 |
| DOI | 10.1111/jfbc.13994 |
| Database | NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA) |
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