Angiogenic activity of latex from Euphorbia tirucalli Linnaeus 1753 (Plantae, Euphorbiaceae)

Braz J Biol. 2015 Aug;75(3):752-8. doi: 10.1590/1519-6984.01214. Epub 2015 Aug 25.

Abstract

To assess the pro-angiogenic activity of Euphorbia tirucalli, commonly known as "avelós" plant, we performed a series of tests by applying an aqueous E. tirucalli latex solution (10 mg/mL) to the chorioallantoic membranes (CAMs) of 80 fertilized chicken eggs incubated in a temperature- and humidity-controlled automatic incubator. The results indicated that the aqueous latex solution increased vascular network formation compared to that with the negative control (p < 0.05) and the inhibitor control (p < 0.05). This suggests that under the experimental conditions tested, the aqueous latex solution induced an inflammatory response leading to neoangiogenesis.

MeSH terms

  • Angiogenesis Inducing Agents / pharmacology*
  • Animals
  • Chick Embryo
  • Chickens
  • Chorioallantoic Membrane
  • Euphorbia / chemistry*
  • Latex / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Angiogenesis Inducing Agents
  • Latex