Research Article

Bioactive Fraction of Geopropolis from Melipona scutellaris Decreases Neutrophils Migration in the Inflammatory Process: Involvement of Nitric Oxide Pathway

Table 2

Aqueous fraction effect on carrageenan-induced paw edema on mice.

Treatment (mg/kg)Time (h) after injection of carrageenan
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Carrageenan0.08 ± 0.010.10 ± 0.020.13 ± 0.010.16 ± 0.020.15 ± 0.01
Aqueous fraction 1 mg/kg0.10 ± 0.010.11 ± 0.010.11 ± 0.010.14 ± 0.010.13 ± 0.01
Aqueous fraction 3 mg/kg0.08 ± 0.010.09 ± 0.020.09 ± 0.010.13 ± 0.010.13 ± 0.01
Aqueous fraction 10 mg/kg0.06 ± 0.010.08 ± 0.010.08 ± 0.020.11 ± 0.020.11 ± 0.01
Aqueous fraction 30 mg/kg0.06 ± 0.010.05 ± 0.020.06 ± 0.02*0.08 ± 0.03*0.09 ± 0.02

The data are expressed as mean ± SEM, n = 6. Symbols indicate statistical difference (P < 0.05, Tukey test). *Compared to the carrageenan group.