The Protective Effects of Aloe vera and Pisum sativum on Stability of Human Red Blood Cells Membrane Treated with Sulfasalazine

Studies show that some plant extracts are effective in improving the lifespan of blood cells, although the mechanism of action is not clear in many cases. Accordingly, the present study investigated the effects of Pissum sativum L and Aloe vera extract on cell membrane stability in human red blood cells.

In this experimental laboratory study, blood samples were obtained from healthy individuals and blood samples were divided into control group (treated with normal saline) and 2, 4 and 6 mg/kg of sulfasalazine receiving groups. Samples treated with 2 mg/kg of sulfasalazine were treated with 2, 4 and 6 mg / kg of Pissum sativum L and Aloe vera extract and the erythrocyte membrane stability was calculated by standard methods. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance.

Sulfasalazine significantly reduced the stability of erythrocyte membrane compared to the control group. Treatment of samples with concentrations of 4 and 6 mg / kg Pissum sativum L extract significantly increased membrane stability compared to the groups treated with sulfasalazine. Treatment with 2 and 4 mg / kg of Aloe vera extract did not increase membrane stability and a 6 mg / kg of Aloe vera extract non-significantly increased the membrane stability.

Unlike Aloe vera, Pissum sativum L extract can increase membrane stability of red blood cells in healthy people.