Investigating the Mechanisms and Therapeutic Applications of Chalcones
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Chalcones, therapeutic efficacy, mechanisms, analgesic activityAbstract
Introduction: Chalcones, are a group of organic compounds containing two aromatic rings bridged by a three-carbon -a,
?; unsaturated carbonyl system. This attracted much attention because of their versatility in pharmacological profiles. Aims & Objectives: To investigate the therapeutic efficacy of a particular chalcone derivative, namely (E)-1-(4- bromophenyl)-3-(4-chlorophenyl) prop-2-ene-1-one.
Place and Duration of Study: It was conducted in the Pharmacology Laboratory of the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, and the University of Malakand for about one year.
Materials & Methods: This was a lab-based experimental study. The therapeutic efficacy of a chalcone derivative, (E)- 1-(4-bromophenyl)-3-(4-chlorophenyl) prop-2-ene-1-one was assessed through an experiment on pain and inflammation in mice. Claisen-Schmidt condensation reaction and spectroscopic tools were used.
Results: Pharmacological data proved a significant decrease in pain and inflammation with chalcone derivatives as compared to Diclofenac Sodium. Reduction of 75.20% in acetic acid-induced writhing as compared to 84.4% with Diclofenac. After 3 hours, there was 67.08% reduction in edema.
Conclusion: This study provides evidence that chalcone derivatives in moderation may be effective and safer than present-day drugs that address pain and inflammation. This result may need to be further clinically related to potentially translate them in different patient populations in terms of efficacy and safety.
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