Review Article

Phytochemical Characteristics and Anti-Inflammatory, Immunoregulatory, and Antioxidant Effects of Portulaca oleracea L.: A Comprehensive Review

Table 4

Immunomodulatory effect of P. oleracea and its constituents.

Extracts/constituentsDosesModel of studyEffectsReferences

Hydroethanolic extract of P. oleracea160, 40, and 10 µg/mlNonstimulated and PHA-stimulated human lymphocytes↓ Percentage of cell proliferation and serum levels of IL-4, IL10, and IFN-γ[54]
↑ IFN-γ/IL-4 and Treg/Th2 (IL-10/IL-4) balances
Ethyl acetate and chloroform extracts of P. werdermannii and P. hirsutissima1, 10, and 100 μg/mlConcanavalin A-induced BALB/c-isolated splenocytes↓ Cell proliferation[168]
Ethyl acetate extract of P. oleracea5 and 50 mg/kgMice model of cyclophosphamide-induced immune-suppression↑ Phagocytosis[169]
↑ Proliferative response in splenic lymphocytes
Extract of P. oleracea1, 2, and 4 mg/mlRat model of asthma↑ INF-γ/IL4 ratio[170]
Hydroethanolic extract of P. oleracea1, 2, and 4 mg/ml, in drinking waterRat model of asthma↓ BALF levels of IgE[62]
Purslane/pumpkin seed mixtureRatio of 5/1 of pumpkin and purslaneHypercholesterolemic rats↑ Levels of IgG and IgM[171]
Ethanolic extract200 mg/kgMice model of acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis↓ IL-1, IL-6, IL-17, TNF-α, IFN-γ, NF-κB, and myeloperoxidase activity[172]
P. oleracea and Perilla frutescens seed complex extracts0, 5, 10, 30, 50, 100, and 300 μg/mlCyclophosphamide-stimulated rat and isolated spleen cells↑ Immune cells and splenic recovery[173]
↑ Proliferation of splenocyte and inflammatory cytokines (IL-2, IL-12, TNF-α, and IFN-γ), and NK cell activity
Ethyl acetate and ethanol extracts of P. oleracea30 or 60 μg/ml (in vitro)LPS-induced inflammatory responses in macrophages↓ Serum levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and 1L-1β[174]
100, 300, and 500 mg/kg/day (in vivo)Mice model of colitis induced by DSS
P. oleracea20 mg/ml2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene induced-atopic dermatitis mice model↓ Serum levels of histamine HIS and Ig E[175]
↓ TNF-α, IL-4, and IFN-γ
↓ Mast cell infiltration
ALA0.7, 10.6, and 37% dietary intake, for 4 weeksFatty acids-rich diet in mice model↑ IFN-γ/IL-4 and Th1/Th2 balances[176]
ALA0, 100, 200, 300, and 400 g/d infused to the duodenumDairy cows infused to ALA↑ Serum IgG and IFN-γ[11]
↓ IL-4 and PGE2
ALA178 g/kg, dietary intake, for 6 weeksHigh-fat diet in rat modelModifying the spleen lymphocyte functions[177]
ALA178 g/kg lipid contained 4.4 g ALA, dietary intakeHigh-fat diet in rat modelModifying cell-mediated immune response[178]
ALA0.2 and 0.4 mg/ml, in drinking waterSensitized rats with ovalbumin↑ IFN-γ and IFN-γ/IL-4[179]
↓ IL-4
Quercetin20, 40, and 80 μMHuman glomerular mesangial cells (HGMCs)↓ Expression of nuclear factor-κB p65 and IKKβ[180]
↑ Expression of IκBα inhibited the expression of PTX3 antibody
Quercetin-3-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside150 μg/ml, for more 48 hPropagated influenza virus in Madin–Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells↓ Expression of TNF-α[181]
↑ Expression of IL-27
Quercetin3.5, 7.5, and 15 μg/mlMurine model of Blomia tropicalis-induced asthma↓ IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 cytokines in supernatants of cells[182]
Shikimic acid and quercetin combination10 and 100 nM, for 24 hPeripheral blood mononuclear cells↑ IL-8 and IL-6 cytokine levels[183]
Quercetin6.25, 12.5, 50, and 100 µg/ml, for 24 hDCs simulated by LPS↓ IL-1a, IL-1b, IL-6, IL-10, and IL-12 p70[89]
↓ MCP-1, MIP-1a, MIP-1b, and RANTES
↓ CD40, CD80, and CD86
Quercetin1, 10, and 50 µM, for 24 hLPS-stimulated bone marrow-derived macrophagesInhibited expression of TNF-α and IL-1β proteins, IkB-α phosphorylation and iNOS expression[94]
Quercetin0.5–50 µM, for 24–72 hBlood mononuclear cells from normal subjects↑ IFN-γ[91]
↓ IL-4 markedly
Quercetin5–200 µM, for 48 hPBMC isolated from multiple sclerosis patients↓ PBMC proliferation[92]
↓ IL-1β and TNF-α
↓ MMP-9/TIMP-1 ratios
Quercetin40 µM, for 24 hT helper cells↓ IL-2 and IFN-γ[90]
Quercetin-3-O-𝛃-D-glucopyranoside (isoquercitrin) and quercetin-3-O-rutinoside (rutin)Isoquercitrin (100 mg/kg)Immunized mice and treated with isoquercitrin and rutin↑ Lymphocyte basal proliferation[184]
Rutin (132 mg/kg), dietary intake, for 34 days↑ The number of IgM-producing lymphocytes
↑ NK activity and T cells
Quercetin30 mg/kg, orally for 7 daysBlomia tropicalis-sensitized mice↓ Number of cells, EPO and IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 cytokines[182]
Quercetin20 mg/kg, intragastric gavage, for 14 dayHypersensitization with ovalbumin in mouse model↓ IgE antibodies[185]
↓ Eosinophilia
Impaired production of the IL-5, IL-10, and TNF-α cytokines
Quercetin500, 1000, and 1500 mg/day, orally, twice daily for 8 weeksActive rheumatoid arthritis patients↓ IL-6, C3, C4, and ICAM-1[96]
↑ IL-10
Quercetin8 and 16 mg/kg/day, i.p., for 3 daysOVA-induced asthma model mice↓ Inflammatory cells[95]
↓ MMP-9 and GATA-3 mRNA
↓ IL-4 and IL-5
↑ IFN-γ
Quercetin0.01%Murine model of dry eye disease (DED)↓ Inflammatory response[186]
↓ Clinical symptoms
↓ IL-1α and IL-4 levels
↓ CD4+ T cells
Polysaccharide complexes from purslane, silver linden, and lavender10 and 100 µg/mlEx vivo model of human white blood cells↑ Human blood T-cell populations (CD4+/CD25+ and CD8+/CD25+), phagocytic leukocytes (CD14+ and CD64+ cells)[187]
Ex vivo murine model of Peyer’s patch (PP) cells from the small intestine↑ IL-6 production from human white blood cells and Peyer’s patch cells
Polysaccharide of P. oleracea (POL-P3b)50 µg·mL−1Tumor antigen-sensitized dendritic cells↑ Immune responses[188]
Polysaccharide of P. oleracea0.3,0.6, 0.9, and 1.2 mg/mlRat model of ovarian cancer↑ Spleen, thymocyte T and B lymphocyte proliferation[60]
Polysaccharide of P. oleracea200, 400, or 800 mg/kg, oral gavage, once daily for 15 weeksN-methyl-N-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine (MNNG)-induced gastric cancer rats↑ Splenocytes proliferation[189]
↑ Serum level of IL-2, IL-4 and TNF-α
Polysaccharide of P. oleracea25, 50, and 100 mg/kg, intragastrically, once daily for 10 daysMice model transplanted with sarcoma 180↑ White blood cell count, CD4+ T-lymphocytes, and CD4+/CD8+ ratio[190]
Portulacanone C, trans-n feruloyltyramine, cis-n-feruloyl-3′-methoxytyramine3 mg/kg, orally, for 5 daysMice model of DSS-induced colitis↓ Levels of TNF-α, IL-6, 1L-1β, IL-4, IL-17, and IFN-γ[174]

PHA: phytohemagglutinin; DSS: dextran sulphate sodium; LPS: lipopolysaccharide; IL: interleukin; INF-γ: interferon gamma; Th: T helper cells; BALF: bronchoalveolar lavage fluid; IgE: immunoglobulin E; IgM: immunoglobulin M; IgG: immunoglobulin G; TNF-α: tumor necrosis factor-alpha, NF-κB: nuclear factor-kappa B; NK: natural killer cell; EPO: eosinophil peroxidase; C3: complement protein 3; C4: complement protein 4; ICAM-1: intercellular adhesion molecule I; LPS: lipopolysaccharides; DCs: dendritic cells; i.p.: intraperitoneally; PBMC: peripheral blood mononuclear cells; ALA: alpha-linolenic acid.