Aloe vera Extract สารสกัดจากว่านหางจระเข้

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่ วิทยาศาสตร์ : Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.

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 ลดอาการอักเสบของผิว
 กระตุน ้ การสร้างสารคลอลาเจน anti-aging
 ลบรอบจุดด่างดา
 ฆ่าเชื้อแบคทีเรีย

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92765/

 TABLE 3.1Classes and Selected Examples of

Phytochemicals in Aloe vera

Class Compound

Anthraquinones/anthrones Aloe-emodin, aloetic-acid,

anthranol, aloin A and B (or
collectively known as barbaloin),
isobarbaloin, emodin, and ester of
cinnamic acid

Carbohydrates Pure mannan, acetylated mannan,

acetylated glucomannan,
glucogalactomannan, galactan,
galactogalacturan,
arabinogalactan,
galactoglucoarabinomannan,
pectic substance, xylan, and
cellulose

Chromones 8-C-glucosyl-(2’-O-cinnamoyl)-7-O-
methylaloediol A, 8-C-glucosyl-(S)-
aloesol, 8-C-glucosyl-7-O-methyl-
Class Compound
(S)- aloesol, 8-C-glucosyl-7-O-
methylaloediol, 8-C-
glucosylnoreugenin, isoaloeresin
D, isorabaichromone, and
neoaloesin A

Enzymes Alkaline phosphatase, amylase,

carboxypeptidase, catalase,
cyclooxidase, cyclooxygenase,
lipase, oxidase,
phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase,
and superoxide dismutase

Inorganic minerals Calcium, chlorine, chromium,

copper, iron, magnesium,
manganese, potassium,
phosphorous, sodium, and zinc

Vitamins B1, B2, B6, C, E, and folic acid

Miscellaneous, including Arachidonic acid, γ-linolenic acid,

organic compounds and steroids (campesterol, cholesterol,
lipids β-sitosterol, triglycerides,
triterpenoid, gibberellin, lignins,
potassium sorbate, salicylic acid,
uric acid, β-carotene, and choline

Amino acids Alanine, arginine, aspartic acid,

glutamic acid, glycine, histidine,
hydroxyproline, isoleucine, leucine,
lysine, methionine, phenylalanine,
proline, threonine, tyrosine, and
valine
Class Compound

Proteins Lectins and lectin-like substance

Saccharides Mannose, glucose, L-rhamnose,

and aldopentose
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Antimicrobial activities
The activity of A. vera inner gel against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria has
been
demonstrated by several different methods [6]. Anthraquinones isolated from the exudate of
A. vera
have shown wide antimicrobial activity. The antibacterial activity of emodin against
Escherichia coli
was proposed to be mediated through inhibition of solute transport in membranes. Many
anthraquinones have shown antiviral and/or virucidal effects on enveloped viruses [52].

Skin hydration effects

In a study where the moisturising effects of cosmetic formulations containing different
concentrations of lyophilised A. vera gel were studied, showed that only formulations with
higher
concentrations (0.25 % w/w and 0.5 % w/w) increased the water content of the stratum
corneum after a
single application. When the formulations were applied twice daily for a period of 2 weeks,
all the
formulations (containing concentrations of 0.1 % w/w, 0.25 % w/w and 0.5 % w/w of A. vera
gel
powder) had the same effect. However, the transepidermal water loss was not changed by
inclusion of
the A. vera gel in the formulations compared to the vehicle used in the formulations. It was
proposed
that the A. vera gel containing products improved skin hydration possibly by means of a
humectant
mechanism [50].

Wound healing effects

Wound healing is a response to injured tissue that results in the restoration of tissue integrity.
It was
shown that aloe gel could improve wound healing after topical and systemic administration in
several
studies, while others claimed no effect or even a delay in wound healing. Conflicting results
may be
explained by stability of the active ingredients as it was shown that the time of treatment after
harvesting was an important factor that determined activity. Several mechanisms have been
proposed
for the wound healing effects of aloe gel, which include keeping the wound moist, increase
epithelial
cell migration, more rapid maturation of collagen and reduction in inflammation [38].

A 5.5 kDa glycoprotein that was isolated from A. vera showed an increase in cell migration
and
accelerated wound healing in a human keratinocyte monolayer. In a raft culture it exhibited
stimulation
of epidermal tissue formation as well as marked expression of proliferation markers on the

immunohistochemical level. The enhanced wound healing effect and cell proliferation of this
glycoprotein fraction was confirmed in hairless mice [47].

Anti-oxidant effects
It has been reported by several authors that different fractions of A. vera as well as
unfractionated
whole gel have anti-oxidant effects. Glutathione peroxidise activity, superoxide dismutase
enzymes
and a phenolic anti-oxidant were found to be present in A. vera gel, which may be responsible
for
these anti-oxidant effects. It was shown in two cell-free in vitro systems and by incubation
with
inflamed colorectal mucosal biopsies that A. vera gel has a dose-dependent anti-oxidant
effect. The
cell-free techniques used in this study assessed the scavenging of both superoxide and
peroxyl
radicals. The A. vera gel in a concentration of 1 in 50 also inhibited prostaglandin E2
production from
inflamed colorectal biopsies, but had no effect on thromboxane B2 release [46].
Anti-inflammatory effects
Inflammation is a reaction by the body due to injury and is characterised by swelling, pain,
redness,
heat and loss of function. This natural response can delay healing, but it may also be d
etrimental to
suppress inflammation before its purpose is accomplished. The anti-inflammatory activity of
mannose

6-phosphate is believed to resemble the effects observed for acetylated mannan in aloe gel.
Aloe gel
reduces inflammation that is induced by agents via promotion of prostaglandin synthesis as
well as
increased infiltration of leucocytes, but is less effective against inflammation caused by
agents that
produce allergic reactions [38].
The effects of aqueous, chloroform and ethanol extracts of A. vera gel were investigated on
oedema
in the rat paw as well as neutrophil migration into the peritoneal cavity induced by
carrageenan. Both
the aqueous and chloroform extracts were found to inhibit the oedema formation close to that
of well
established anti-inflammatory agents (i.e. indomethacin and dexamethasone). Furthermore,
the antioedema
effects of these two extracts correlated well with their abilities to decrease the number of
neutrophils migrating into the peritoneal cavity. The ethanol extract did not show an effect on
the
oedema, but reduced the number of migrating neutrophils. Further experimentation on the
mechanism
of action suggested that the anti-inflammatory activity of the extracts of A. vera gel probably
occurs
via an inhibitory action on the arachidonic acid pathway through cyclooxygenase [15].
A study on Helicobacter pylori-infected rats showed that treatment with A. vera significantly
reduced leukocyte adhesion and tumour necrosis factor α (TNF-α)levels. The results
therefore suggest
that A. vera show potential in the treatment of the inflammatory response of the gastric
mucosa due to
H. pylori infection [45].

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763764/
1. Healing properties: Glucomannan, a mannose-rich polysaccharide, and gibberellin, a
growth hormone, interacts with growth factor receptors on the fibroblast, thereby
stimulating its activity and proliferation, which in turn significantly increases collagen
synthesis after topical and oral Aloe vera.9Aloe gel not only increased collagen
content of the wound but also changed collagen composition (more type III) and
 increased the degree of collagen cross linking. Due to this, it accelerated wound
contraction and increased the breaking strength of resulting scar tissue.10 An increased
synthesis of hyaluronic acid and dermatan sulfate in the granulation tissue of a healing
wound following oral or topical treatment has been reported.11
2. Effects on skin exposure to UV and gamma radiation: Aloe vera gel has been
reported to have a protective effect against radiation damage to the skin.12,13 Exact role
is not known, but following the administration of aloe vera gel, an antioxidant protein,
metallothionein, is generated in the skin, which scavenges hydroxyl radicals and
prevents suppression of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase in the skin.
It reduces the production and release of skin keratinocyte-derived immunosuppressive
cytokines such as interleukin-10 (IL-10) and hence prevents UV-induced suppression
of delayed type hypersensitivity.14
3. Anti-inflammatory action: Aloe vera inhibits the cyclooxygenase pathway and
reduces prostaglandin E2 production from arachidonic acid. Recently, the novel anti-
inflammatory compound called C-glucosyl chromone was isolated from gel extracts.8
4. Moisturizing and anti-aging effect: Mucopolysaccharides help in binding moisture
into the skin. Aloe stimulates fibroblast which produces the collagen and elastin fibers
making the skin more elastic and less wrinkled. It also has cohesive effects on the
superficial flaking epidermal cells by sticking them together, which softens the skin.
The amino acids also soften hardened skin cells and zinc acts as an astringent to
tighten pores. Its moisturizing effects has also been studied in treatment of dry skin
associated with occupational exposure where aloe vera gel gloves improved the skin
integrity, decreases appearance of fine wrinkle and decreases erythema.21 It also has
anti-acne effect.
5. Antiseptic effect: Aloe vera contains 6 antiseptic agents: Lupeol, salicylic acid, urea
nitrogen, cinnamonic acid, phenols and sulfur. They all have inhibitory action on
fungi, bacteria and viruses.

Side effects
Topical: It may cause redness, burning, stinging sensation and
rarely generalized dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Allergic
reactions are mostly due to anthraquinones, such as aloin and
barbaloin. It is best to apply it to a small area first to test for
possible allergic reaction.