The urinary bladder’s lining includes a bladder surface mucin that is impermeable and made up of sulfonated glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and glycoproteins. Alterations in this protective layer may lead to changes in permeability, permitting potassium ions to pass through the urothelium. This can result in the depolarization of sensory and motor nerves and the activation of mast cells. Such dysfunction in permeability is evidenced by heightened urea uptake and positive responses to potassium sensitivity tests in patients with IC (Sant, 2002). GAGs are a group of polysaccharide molecules, also known as mucopolysaccharides, that create the foundational structure of the extracellular matrix (ECM), together with other components such as collagen, elastin, fibronectin, and laminin Biomechanically, the layer of GAGs functions as a “hydrated gel” that provides cushioning and resists compressive forces. Along with other components like collagen and fibronectin, GAGs play a role in the pathophysiological processes at different stages of the disease’s progression (Richter et al., 2010) (Treutlein et al., 2012). The urinary antiproliferative factor (APF), which has been recently identified in the context of IC, acts to hinder cell growth and disrupts the repair of the damaged or worn-away urothelium, leading to alterations in the barrier function of the bladder lining (Sant, 2002).

Any disturbance in tissue equilibrium and the cellular milieu can prompt the release of chemical signals or trigger responses. These changes initiate the activation of a particular group of immune cells known as mast cells (MCs). Mast cells are mainly found in the bone marrow and play a role in innate immunity as well as in neurogenic and autoimmune responses (Sant et al., 2007; Metz and Maurer, 2007). (Meijlink, 2014; Hanno et al., 2011). MCs release a variety of biologically active substances, including histamine, heparin, serotonin, kinins, proteases, phospholipases, chemotactic factors, cytokines, and vasoactive intestinal peptides. Additionally, they can synthesize molecules like interleukin-6 (IL-6), leukotrienes, platelet-activating factor, prostaglandins, thromboxane, nitric oxide (NO), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα) from scratch (Peeker et al., 2003). Various agents such as anaphylatoxins, antigens, bradykinin, cytokines/lymphokines, hormones, immunoglobulin E (IgE), neurotransmitters, neuropeptides, viruses, bacterial toxins, medications, and stress can activate macrophages (Tsai et al., 2010). The ulcerative variant of IC/PBS is characterized by a more significant presence of MCs, elevated levels of histamine, and increased production of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) compared to the non-ulcerative form (Logadottir et al., 2013). The non-ulcerative type of IC/BPS involves dysfunction of the urothelium and an increase in sensory nerve activity, which occurs both in the peripheral and central nervous systems (Parsons, 2007). The nerve growth factor (NGF) is synthesized by both the urothelium and smooth muscle in the urinary tract. Research has demonstrated that when painful and inflammatory conditions affect the lower urinary tract, there is an elevation in the levels of NGF in both the bladder tissue and urine (Naseer, 2014).

Another significant factor in IC is the NF-kB pathway, which is activated by inflammatory stimuli. NF-kB plays a central role in controlling immune responses, but its overactivation in IC leads to increased expression of inflammatory mediators and a reduction in normal cell turnover. This contributes to a failure in healing, as the urothelium is unable to regenerate efficiently due to the dominance of inflammatory signals. Additionally, TGF-β (transforming growth factor-beta) signaling is disrupted, which normally regulates cell growth and repair. In IC, TGF-β fails to effectively mediate tissue regeneration, leading to fibroblast activation and fibrosis, which further inhibits cell proliferation (Mormone et al., 2024).

Many specialists have considered IC/PBS to possibly have an infectious origin (bacterial, viral, or fungal) because microorganisms like Helicobacter pylori have been found in association with the condition, which draws parallels to chronic gastritis (Atuğ et al., 2004; Winnard et al., 2006). A recent study has proposed that newly identified pathogenic agents, referred to as Nanobacteria (NB), may play a role in the development of IC/PBS in certain individuals (Zhang et al., 2010). Further research is needed to clarify the potential pathological connection between NB and the symptoms or emergence of IC/PBS. In various cases of IC/PBS thought to be related to pathogens, additional analyses such as polymerase chain reactions, electron microscopy, and antibody detection have been performed. These studies have often led to the conclusion that the presence of microorganisms is a false positive reaction rather than a contributing factor to the onset of IC/PBS (Atuğ et al., 2004; Zhang et al., 2010). Upon synthesizing global research findings, experts reached a consensus to exclude lower urinary tract infections as a symptom or diagnostic criterion for IC/PBS (Hanno and Dmochowski, 2009).

Neuroendocrine pathways, such as the sympathetic nervous system and the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, oversee the body’s inflammatory responses. Cell signaling is crucial for communication between organs and the nervous system, as well as between the brain and endocrine system. In many patients with IC/PBS, these signaling pathways are found to be either dysfunctional or interrupted at some point during the disease’s progression (Hanno and Dmochowski, 2009; Keay, 2008).

FIC, which is broadly recognized as the natural animal equivalent of IC/PBS in humans, demonstrates similar pathological characteristics. In these feline models, one clinical feature that mirrors the human condition is the heightened activity of the sympathetic nervous system in connection with bladder functions (Westropp et al., 2003). Additionally, in cats with FIC, there is observed increased activity of the enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase within the locus coeruleus (LC) of the brainstem. Tyrosine hydroxylase is involved in the synthesis of catecholamines, leading to heightened production of substances like dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA), norepinephrine, and dihydroxyphenylglycol (DHPG) (Buffington et al., 2002). When subjected to stress, cats with FIC exhibit elevated levels of catecholamines in their urine. Likewise, higher concentrations of norepinephrine have been reported in patients with IC. This area warrants additional research for a deeper understanding.

Neurotransmitters, specifically adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and acetylcholine (ACh), are responsible for mediating the activation or initiation of contractions in the urinary bladder’s smooth muscle through the engagement of purinergic and/or muscarinic receptors (Tsai et al., 2012). (Driscoll and Teichman, 2001). In both rats induced with IC/PBS and human patients suffering from IC/PBS, there is a notably high expression of these purinergic and muscarinic receptors (Nasrin et al., 2013). In a mouse model of IC/PBS, the enzyme Ca²⁺/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) is implicated in the onset of neurogenic IC and associated pelvic pain (Yang et al., 2012). While the pain in mice models is induced by a viral agent, it is also feasible to observe parallels in humans, with instances of Ca²⁺/CaMKII protein involvement in patients with IC/PBS. FIC remains the sole spontaneous animal model that naturally reflects the IC/PBS condition (Westropp et al., 2003; Hanno et al., 2008). The study also revealed that the expression of α-smooth muscle iso-actin was relatively higher than that of γ-smooth muscle iso-actin. The smooth muscle’s structure seemed to be proliferative and migratory, and somewhat “synthetic,” indicative of a disruption in the differentiation process. These “synthetic” type smooth muscle cells, characterized by their high expression of α-smooth muscle actin, suggest that this marker may be valuable for diagnosing IC/PBS (Lutgendorf et al., 2002).

First-degree relatives have a higher likelihood of developing IC/PBS compared to the general population, indicating that the occurrence of the disease may have a zygotic link, whether monozygotic (identical twins) or dizygotic (fraternal twins) (Warren et al., 2004). A recent study has shown that the occurrence of IC/BPS in both monozygotic and dizygotic twins, regardless of gender, may not be solely due to genetic factors (Altman et al., 2011). Additional research is required to determine definitively whether IC/PBS has a hereditary component.

It has been established that several dietary factors can worsen the symptoms of IC/PBS. These include alcohol consumption, smoking, foods that act as stimulants, foods high in acid such as certain fruits (e.g., pineapples, oranges), foods rich in potassium, caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee, and various other dietary elements (zhong et al., 2010; Friedlander et al., 2012). Despite these observations, it is still not clear whether there is a direct causal relationship between food and the symptoms of IC/PBS.

Medicinal plants have been used for decades to attenuate several ailments. Phytochemicals have proven anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-infective, anti-oxidant, hepatoprotective, and other therapeutic effects that help to fight many diseases (Riaz et al., 2023). The scientific literature refers to many studies that have postulated the potential anti-inflammatory effects of many phytochemicals in interstitial cystitis. A study reported the protective effects of nobiletin and tangeretin in ICin mice model. Nobiletin and tangeretin belong to the group of polymethoxyflavonoids, found in the peel extract of Citrus depressa (Jang et al., 2013). In the in vivo experiment, female C57BL/6 mice were injected with cyclophosphamide via intraperitoneal route. About 24 h prior to cyclophosphamide administration, the mice were injected with PMF90, i.e., dispersion of 90% nobiletin and 30% tangeretin in corn oil. Afterward, the urothelium of the mice was extracted and studied for the expression of inflammatory markers such as connexin 43 (Cx43) protein. Western blot analysis showed that the urothelium of mice pre-treated with PMF90 expressed small amounts of Cx43 and other inflammatory markers as compared to mice group receiving cyclophosphamide alone. In the in vitro experiment, hTERT immortalized human urothelial cell line was exposed to various concentrations of IL-1β. The subsequent upregulation of Cx43 was recorded. This IL-1β associated surge in Cx43 expression was diminished by exposure of the cell line to nobiletin (Kono et al., 2022). The underlying mechanisms of nobiletin and tangeretin include the suppression of signaling pathways after pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs). The nuclear factor-kappa B (NFκB) pathway associated cytokine release is inhibited, hence weakening the signal transduction by IL-1β and nucleotide-binding domain, leucine-rich–containing family, pyrin domain–containing-3 (NLRP3) inflammasome (Chen et al., 2019). NFκB signaling is majorly triggered by tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and some other signaling molecules leading to enhanced transcription of pro-inflammatory proteins, hence playing a vital role in rendering inflammation (Biswas and Bagchi, 2016). NLRP3 inflammasomes comprised of the signaling proteins that transduce the activation of downstream inflammatory proteins. NLRP3 inflammasome is activated by toll-like receptor (TLR) activation, NFκB, or some PAMPs and DAMPs resulting in maturation and production of cytokines such as IL-1β, which is the primary inflammatory protein involved in inflammatory pathways (Jo et al., 2016).

Abelmoschus manihot is a medicinal plant belonging to the Malvaceae family. Abelmoschus manihot extracts have exhibited anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-infective, and immunomodulatory (Indradi et al., 2018; Li et al., 2016). Abelmoschus manihot contains quercetin, isoquercetin, and rutin as principal phytochemicals. Isoquercetin and rutin have well-known anti-inflammatory effects. Isoquercetin has been shown to modulate the toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and NF-κB, while the pharmacological activity of rutin revolves around inhibition of pro-inflammatory signals such as IL-6 and IL-1β signaling (Ma et al., 2018; Cosco et al., 2016). A study developed a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced ICmodel in mice. The test group received a cocktail of LPS and A. manihot extract. The findings of this study ascertained that the extract of A. manihot had protective activity in interstitial cystitis. A decline in the expression of TLR4, IL-6, IL-1β, NF-κB, and many other pro-inflammatory signaling molecules, was detected using qPCR, hence demonstrating the anti-inflammatory effects of A. manihot in IC (Su et al., 2022).

Acacia senegal is one of the most important dryland trees in sub Saharan Africa, it has economic and ecological value (Gray et al., 2013). Previous work on the extraction of cellulose has been done using Acacia senegal starting with bleaching and then alkali and acidic treatments (Parihar et al., 2022). Although Acacia senegal has been employed for different ailments such as gastrointestinal and respiratory ailments pharmacological use of Acacia senegal for the treatment of cystitis as specified above is remarkably scarce in the investigative documents available in the above-mentioned research papers. However the pharmacological effect of the plant also has anti-inflammatory properties that might be useful in the case of cystitis (Subhan et al., 2018; Hashim et al., 2022). The aim of this research work is to assess extent of a natural protector like Gum Arabic on antagonizing the prospective urotoxicity of CYCL in male Swiss albino rats. The latest studies indicate following CYCL administration, several changes in the bladder function can be shown by the following; There occurred a change in the following with the oxidative stress marker enzymes, Glutathione level, Isometric bladder pressure, and histology changes. In this study, the addition of GA substantially alleviated these effects and restored oxidant/antioxidant balance, bladder tone, and reducing inflammation and tissue damage. From these findings, it may be concluded that a part of the protective mechanism of GA is the detoxication of reactive metabolites including acrolein and other intermediates of oxidation stress reducing CYCL-induced damage to bladder tissues and promoting structural as well as functional betterment of the bladder and tissues (Al-Yahya et al., 2009).

Furthermore, ambroxol is a mucoactive drug that possesses antioxidant activity and anti-inflammatory effects, applied for the treatment of respiratory disorders (Barut et al., 2019). It is obtained from the plant Adhatoda vasica and due to its reported pharmacological effects, it protects to the bladder against cystitis from CYP (Barut et al., 2019). Concerning pharmacological therapy, medicines used in the treatment of IC are those targeting the disease’s confirmed etiology, including mucin substitutes and antihistamines (Amrute and Moldwin, 2007). IC is also a long-term illness that mostly affects females and manifests symptoms such as urinary incontinence, frequency, and pelvic discomfort; these heavily influence the quality of life domain (Lukban, 2003; Gonsior et al., 2017). Generally, current treatments of IC are solely concerned with symptomatic relief of the condition, with the most effective course of treatment for the disease yet to be confirmed through continuing clinical trials designed to amplify the knowledge of the causative factors of IC, as well as to enhance the treatment regime (Lukban, 2003; Gonsior et al., 2017). AMB, 100 mg/kg, was given for 3 days before CYP-induced HC in male BALB/c mice and, thus, enhanced the frequency of acetylcholine-inducible contraction in the bladder. AMB also lowered oxidative stress and inflammation as proven by the decrease in MDA and TNF-α concentration, and avoided the suppression of total glutathione levels. Nevertheless, AMB did not affect bladder weight as well as some histological characteristics, which points to the fact that although it alleviates some effects of HC it may not prevent structural changes in the bladder (Amrute and Moldwin, 2007).

Many pharmacological effects of Allium sativum garlic are mainly attributed to its major compound called diallyl disulfide (DADS). Scholars have proven that DADS have exhibited anti-inflammatory effects and have free radical hunting, anti-bacterial, cardio, neuro protection and anti-carcinogenic effects (He et al., 2020; Li et al., 2023). Literature research revealed that the extraction of the DADS might be further improved using ultrasonication and non-ionic polymers (Singh et al., 2020). Relating to cystitis, the involvement of DADS has been determined in terms of precedential activity against hemorrhagic cystitis induced by cyclophosphamide in rats. DADS were identified to have diminished inflammation, oxidative stress and DNA lesions on the bladder over the topics of pro-inflammation cytokines regulation and also the MAPKs signaling pathways (Anwar et al., 2020). Furthermore, it was also proven that DADS have a renoprotective effect on methotrexate-induced nephropathy, which postures that DADS may have therapeutic value in reducing the chemotherapeutic agents’ effects like methotrexate (Nanjwade et al., 2015). The work examined the effect of DADS contrary to the cystitis on rats mediated by cyclophosphamide (CP). The present study demonstrated that CP treatment develops HC with associated histopathological changes, CNP upregulation, increased hepatic pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress, and Augmented protein levels of NF-κB, and MAPKs. DADS before surgery alleviated HC by decreasing the histopathological changes, cytokines, oxidative stress indicators, and levels of DNA damage. Also, DADS inhibited the Necrotic factor-κB, COX-2, inducible necrotic factor, and tumor necrotic factor-alpha. These findings show that diallyl disulphide can attenuate cyclophosphamide mediated by cystitis through blocking inflammation mediated by NF-κB and MAPKs pathways and the related antioxidative effect; thus, maybe provide therapeutic effect in bladder injuries (Anwar et al., 2020).

Anagallis arvensis, a medicinal herb of the Primulaceae family contains enormous phytochemicals such as kaempferol, quercetin, saponins, anagallosides A and B, cucurbitacin B and D, sterols, etc. All of these phytochemicals contribute to the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects mediated by A. arvensis extract (Yasmeen et al., 2020). A. arvensis extract was used in an animal model to examine its protective effects in interstitial cystitis. Cyclophosphamide-induced IC was developed in Wistar rats. The test group was supplied with oral alcoholic extract of A. arvensis along with intraperitoneal doses of cyclophosphamide, while the control group revived normal saline, positive control was treated with mesna and negative control with cyclophosphamide alone. The nociceptive response was noted by putting rats in a box having nine squares and it was revealed that the A. arvensis extract treated group crossed more boxes showing the suppression of pain in the test group. After assessment of the isolated bladder tissue, the levels of inflammatory proteins (TNF-α, IL-6, glutathione peroxide, nitric oxide, etc.) were found to be lower in both mesna and extract-treated groups. The uroprotective effects of A. arvensis extract were confirmed in histopathological analysis where morphological features of the bladder epithelium of the rats were conserved in the test group. The signs of hemorrhages, edema, and tissue damage were absent in the test group (Shabbir et al., 2022).

Another product that can be obtained from the plant and has seen its benefits in the provision of nutrients is celery seed oil, an essential phytoconstituent of Apium graveolens (Sharma et al., 2022). In the extraction of the oil, the natural nutritious ingredients are maintained, and the final product has anti-cancer effects and a very high mineral content (Mortada et al., 2020). Interstitial cystitis has also demonstrated that honey can in some ways help due to its possible ability to decrease histamine reactions in the bladder (Malik, 2017). Rabbits in a study that used mesna, celery seed oil, and manuka honey to develop a novel regimen demonstrated total defense against hemorrhagic cystitis caused by cyclophosphamide due to the revealed anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-fibrotic benefits (Mousa et al., 2022). Thus, the extraction method of the celery seed oil and the potential of manuka honey to be therapeutic make them plausible approaches to treating IC because they are a combination solution for the treatment of the disease, which considers the necessity of coping with the symptoms and the improvement of the general state of the bladder. Many patients who have undergone cyclophosphamide treatment present with severe hemorrhagic cystitis. Past study suggests that the combined effect of mesna plus celery provided the partial protection of HCB stating the requirement for better (different) treatment protocols. The present investigation evaluated the efficacy of Mesna with Celery seeds oil (MCSO) and Mesna plus Manuka Honey (MMH) in HC produced by CP in male adult rabbits. Rabbits were divided into four groups and treated for about 3 weeks, control group was named G1 and administered distilled water, while group 2 received CP at a dose of 50 mg per kg per week. CP-activated HC features in G2 involving urothelial necrosis, ulceration, fibrosis, and TNF-α content being elevated while antioxidant enzyme activity is lowered, pro-inflammatory cytokines are upregulated. Signed with asterisks, the results for G4 revealed the CPMMH regimen having substantial UB protection over G3 where the CPMCSO regimen offered partial protection; p < 0.05. This new CPMMH regimen was protective of the UB without any CP-induced HC damage under antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antifibrotic actions (Mousa et al., 2022).

Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) is a type of blue-green algae that has significant value because many compounds with bioactivity can be synthesized that are useful in the health advantages of this organism (Eltantawy et al., 2018). These are essential and unsaturated fatty acids including GLA, linoleic acid, and oleic acid; amino acids; carotenoids especially beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, and lutein; chlorophyll; phycobiliprotein; phenolic; and vitamin and mineral (Khan et al., 2005). Spirulina contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, anticancer, and immunomodulatory effects as has been explored (Khan et al., 2005) (Lupatini et al., 2017). Two research articles have been published on the preventive role of spirulina in animal models for CP-induced cystitis. Male rats with cystitis induced by CP at a dose of 150 mg/kg given intraperitoneally received spirulina extract at the dose of 1,000 mg/kg of p. o for 7 days before cyclophosphamide injection. Pretreatment and concomitant administration of spirulina exhibited a splendid impact on CP-elicited bladder hemorrhage, edema, and histopathological alterations possibly by way of its antioxidant and anti-apoptotic activities. Thus another study showed that pre-and post-treatment with spirulina powder (600 mg/kg, p. o) of the rats before and after injection of CP (40 mg/kg, i. p.) has protective effects against the induced oxidative stress, apoptosis, and histopathological changes in the renal and bladder tissues. Therefore, it can be concluded that spirulina in doses equal 100–500 mg/kg alleviate cyclophosphamide-induced cystitis and nephrotoxicity in animals (Eltantawy et al., 2018).

Aster tataricus is a traditionally used medicinal plant containing the major phytoconstituent, a triterpenoid known as Shionone (Ma et al., 2020). The anti-inflammatory effects of shionone were studied on activated macrophages. This in vitro analysis manifested the upregulation of IκBα expression, resulting in the inhibition of NF-κB pathway, hence providing anti-inflammatory effects (Wang Fang et al., 2016). Another study was undertaken to test the anti-inflammatory activity of shionone in a rat model. The IC model was established in female Sprague-Dawley rats using cyclophosphamide injection, while the test group was injected with a mixture of cyclophosphamide and shionone solution. The rats were dissected, and the mRNA was collected from the bladder tissue of rats. qPCR deduced a significantly decreased expression of NFκB and NLRP3 inflammasome. An in vitro experiment was also a part of this study. The effects of shionone on the human uroepithelial cell line (SV-HUC-1) challenged with cyclophosphamide were also evaluated. A decrease in IL-1β, caspases, NFκB, and gasdermin D protein along with intact viability of the cells was witnessed after treatment of the cell line with shionone (Wang et al., 2021). Another study utilized the whole extract of A. tataricus to investigate its effects in the ICinduced pyroptosis in urothelium of urinary bladder in rat model. A decline in the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines was noticed. The histopathological analysis showed the upheld cell viability in the group injected with extract, while increased cell lysis was found in the control group (Wang et al., 2020).

The compound that attracts the most interest is berberine, an alkaloid that is present in plants of the Berberidaceae and Ranunculaceae family (Singh et al., 2020). Berberis vulgaris contains considerable levels of berberine. This has demonstrated several pharmacological properties these include; antimicrobial, antitumor, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory. Moreover, demethyleneberberine derived from berberine has shown appropriate pharmacokinetics and bioavailability (Li et al., 2023). Also, the role of berberine due to the preventive role the cyclophosphamide hemorrhagic cystitis i.e., the protective activity was decreased in the bladder damage and nitric oxide metabolism which proves the efficacy of berberine in the treatment of urotoxicity (Xu and Malavé, 2001). Berberis lycium which is rich in berberine has also been studied for its various cytotoxicity role on cancer cells, the compounds such as oxy berberine and β-sitosterol effectively inhibit cell proliferation and hence used in anticancer drug discovery (Anwar et al., 2020). The urotoxicity of cyclophosphamide was studied and severe hemorrhagic cystitis in rats was observed with features of bladder enlargement, the occurrence of bleeding and increased levels of NO levels in urine as well as in plasma. The effects of intraperitoneally given berberine at different doses such as 50 mg, 100 mg, or 200 mg per kg before cyclophosphamide administration can decrease CP-mediated hemorrhagic cystitis effectively in dose-dependent behavior. Two doses of Berberine were found to have better protection than a single dose, Berberine administered at 200 mg per kg or two hemi concentrations of 100 also the 200 mg per kg effectively blunted bladder oedema, hemorrhage and nitric oxide metabolite elevation. Based on these observations, it is concluded that berberine may become a potential drug in the protection and management of cyclophosphamide–provoked urotoxicity (Xu and Malavé, 2001).

Boswellia serrata, a traditional herb, belonging to Burseraceae family is being used in arthritis, diabetes mellitus type 2, and Alzheimer’s disease (Gomaa et al., 2021). Several experiments have been conducted to explore the anti-inflammatory effects of B. serrata extract. An in vitro experiment carried out the exposure of the inflamed porcine aortic endothelium with the extract of B. serrata, which resulted in protective effects (Bertocchi et al., 2018). A pentacyclic triperpene, boswellic acid is one of the cores phytoconstituents of B. serrata. Boswellic acid counters the action of cytokines involved in tissue damage due to inflammation such as IL-1, IL-2, INF-γ, and TNF-α. The inhibition of NFĸB mediated transcription of pro-inflammatory cytokines is also blocked by Boswellic acid (Ammon et al., 2016). A research study developed an ICmodel in female rats after injecting 3 doses of cyclophosphamide on 1^st, 4^th and 7^th day of the study. The control group received saline, the negative control was injected with cyclophosphamide only, and the positive control received cyclophosphamide along with mesna while the test group received boswellic acid at concentrations of 100 and 200 mg per kg before cyclophosphamide administration. Pain thresholds were increased in boswellic and mesna-treated groups while the bladder weights were reduced up to a significant extent in the boswellic acid-treated group. The bladder tissues were rapidly extracted for further analysis. The biomarkers of oxidative stress such as superoxide dismutase and malondialdehyde were significantly lessened in the test group. The cytokine level measured through the ELISA technique reflected auspicious outcomes in terms of reduction in IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α levels. Microscopically, the group treated with boswellic acid indicated an intact cellular framework along with no apparent signs of inflammation, showing the potent anti-inflammatory activity of boswellic acid. The same outcomes were unveiled in mesna treated group, while the bladder tissue samples of all other groups presented necrotic cells with distorted epithelial organization (Fatima et al., 2022).

Campesterol is a phytosterol obtainable from plant origin i.e., Brassica campestris and displays a high potential pharmacological profile in the management of cystitis. The findings obtained in the course of the preceding basic research indicate that campesterol has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities reducing nociception, edema, and inflammatory cytokines (Javed et al., 2023). Also, Mebendazole reduces the inhibitor behavior influencing the arising of plugged hair, so appears the spasmolytic effect of campesterol in interstitial cystitis shows its therapeutic usage (Javed et al., 2023). Additionally, the interaction of campesterol with other plant extracts with phytosterols like oil of hempseeds and extract of pine bark has demonstrated an ability to decrease injuries of the urothelium, pointing to the patient’s painful symptoms from the bladder (Tafuri et al., 2023). These findings show the source of campesterol derived from plant materials, the method of extraction, and probable contribution to the management of cystitis. The present investigation was undertaken to evaluate the uroprotective effect of campesterol against interstitial cystitis which was induced chemically by employing CYP in rats. CYP with 150 mg per kg given intraperitoneally caused IC associated with changes in the oxidant-antioxidant balance and inflammation. Campeosterone at 70 mg/kg brought down the degree of nociception, edema, hemorrhage, and protein leakage significantly. It also showed an antioxidant effect in reducing the levels of MDA and NO at the same time elevating the level of superoxide dismutase, catalases, and glutathione peroxidase. It also had anti-inflammatory properties as it downregulated the levels of interleukin 1, tumor necrotic factor-α, and transforming growth factor- β. Histopathologically, maintained urothelial architecture. Thus, in silico studies confirmed that Campesterol has a spasmolytic effect on bladder overactivity through muscarinic receptors, VGCC, KATP channels, and COX pathways. Therefore, based on these findings efflux of campesterol can be proposed as the therapeutic option for CYP-induced IC (Javed et al., 2023).

The ethanol extract of Caesalpinia pyramidalis (EECp) has also been considered for some pharmacological occurrence and probable therapeutic utilization. Authors of studies that investigated the pharmacological properties of EECp testing its effects on inflammation, pain, and oxidation concluded that EECp is a potential candidate for the treatment or management of many diseases (Moraes et al., 2013). Furthermore, in its bark has been determined that lupeol, acacetin phenylpropan hit acids, antioxidants and cytotoxic are responsible (Vilela et al., 2021). In addition, investigations on Caesalpinia bonducella have suggested that it contains anti-nociceptive, anti-diarrheal, and central nervous system depressing properties of medicinal implications (Ahmed et al., 2004). The results presented in this study showcase the therapeutic versatility of the Caesalpinia species with an emphasis on interstitial cystitis treatment with the help of the extracts from the Caesalpinia pyramidalis plant. According to pharmacological studies, ethanol extract of C. pyramidalis (EECp) could checkmate CYP-induced HC on male Wistar rats. The study has found that EECp given orally at a dose of 100–400 mg/kg reduced the MPO activity and NOx-in the inflamed urinary bladder tissues which are indicators of anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative stress effects. While EECp failed to downsize bladder edema with the comparable efficiency of mesna, it enhanced significantly the histopathological scores and diminished myeloperoxidase activity in the lung, as well as, the levels of malondialdehyde in the bladder, lung, and spleen tissue. These findings imply that EECp decreases the volume of urinary bladder damage during cyclophosphamide-induced HC through its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities (Moraes et al., 2013).

Another study reported the anti-inflammatory potential of beta-caryophyllene, a sesquiterpene present in the Cannabis sativa L. plant. Beta-caryophyllene has well-pronounced antioxidant effects along with a tendency to counter inflammatory damage (Serra et al., 2022). It acts upon cannabinoid receptors 1 and 2 (CB1R and CB2R), belonging to the family of G-protein coupled receptors. CB1R mostly resides in the central nervous system (CNS) while the CB2R receptors are mostly expressed in the immune cells such as natural killer cells, neutrophils, and monocytes as well as other tissues such as the bladder, intestine, etc. Agonism at CB2R is related to the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activity (Rom and Persidsky, 2013; Cabral et al., 2015). LPS-induced IC model was developed by injecting LPS through two routes. The first model involved intraperitoneal administration of LPS (the test group was provided with LPS + beta-caryophyllene through the intraperitoneal route). The second model featured the intravesicle injection of LPS in the mice (the test group received LPS + beta-caryophyllene through the intravesicle route). The third model was based on the intravesicle injection of LPS in the mice (the test group received LPS via the intravesicle route while beta-caryophyllene was administered orally). In all the beta-caryophyllene treated groups, the leukocyte infiltration was reduced in the bladder tissue of the mice, with no distinct hallmarks of inflammation. The pain was significantly relieved in the group treated with oral beta-caryophyllene. The anti-inflammatory effects of beta-caryophyllene were also compared with positive control groups treated with a known CB2R agonist. The outcomes were quite comparable. This suggests the role of beta–caryophyllene in reducing the inflammation associated with IC (Berger et al., 2019).

Asiatic acid, majorly found in Centella Asiatica is a pentacyclic triterpene and has gained much attention due to its pharmacological effects and application (Mushtaq et al., 2023; Wróbel et al., 2021; Lv et al., 2018; Nagoor Meeran et al., 2018). The compound displays many biological has many biological actions including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant activities, neurogenic, anti-microbial, and antitumor. Asiatic acid has evidence of various prerequisites in laboratory animals in diseases such as hypertension, neurodegenerative disorders, diabetes, and cancer. Particularly, using Asiatic acid in interstitial cystitis has proven to be successful in rat’s model of cystitis induced by cyclophosphamide, this resulted in the decrease of bladder pressure, detrusor overactivity the normalization of biomarker levels and reduction of bladder edema and thickness of urothelium. The efficacy of Asiatic acid observed at a dose of 30 mg per kg per day for consecutive 14 days was studied in CYP-induced cystitis in rats. After CYP treatment (200 mg/kg, intraperitoneal), Asiatic acid decreased the bladder basal pressure, and overactivity of the detrusor muscles however, it increased the threshold pressure and compliance with the bladder. It also revived the biomarker level of bladder urothelium as well as detrusor muscles while reducing the thickness of urothelium and edema of the bladder. The outcome of this study therefore postures asiatic acid as a powerful and effective remedy for CYP-induced cystitis in rats (Wróbel et al., 2021).

Coffea arabica or coffee plant is composed of several essential phytochemicals including polyphenols. Chlorogenic acid is a foremost constituent of coffee plants (Monteiro et al., 2019). The literature reports hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects (Naveed et al., 2018). In a study, ICwas induced in Sprague-Dawley rats by intraperitoneal injection of cyclophosphamide. The test group, treated with chorogenic acid exhibited prominent anti-inflammatory effects. Western blot analysis confirmed that the expression of anti-apoptotic gene Bcl-2 was upheld in the chlorogenic acid-treated group as compared to the control group, while the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins such as Bax and caspases was lower in chlorogenic acid-treated group. Immunohistochemistry analysis promulgated the downregulation of the NFκB pathway in the chlorogenic acid-treated group (Luo et al., 2020).

The ethanol was used in the extraction of Cuminum cyminum seed to produce the ethanol extract (Jabeen et al., 2017). The pharmacology of thyme extract includes bioactive compounds which are p-menthol, cuminaldehyde, y-terpinene, and beta-pinene. Research has indicated that C. cyminum contains extracts that exhibit anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, free radical, and pain relief effects, among others due to the phytochemical constituents such as terpenes, phenol and flavonoids (Agarwal et al., 2019; Ramya et al., 2022b; Ramya et al., 2022a). Although there is no specific reference to the use of C. cyminum ethanol extract regarding interstitial cystitis in the given contexts, the plant seems to have some properties in the therapeutic management of interstitial cystitis, which is a bladder inflammation-associated condition and is marked by pain. An inflammation illness, interstitial cystitis does not respond well to modern medication. Therefore, this study investigated the aqueous ethanolic extract of the C. cyminum effect (AEECC) on cyclophosphamide-provoked bladder toxicity in female rats. Concisely, AEECC at the doses 250 and 500 mg/kg revoked stimulated CYP nociception, bladder weight and serum V.P., edema and hemorrhage, NO, IL-6 and tumor necrotic factor-alpha levels in the sample and showed significant anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory results. It was also successful in increasing the activities of the antioxidant enzymes such as catalases and glutathione peroxidases in the beef. AEECC results in a decrease of smooth muscle tone in isolated bladder strips and this was accompanied by a blockade of the effects by several inhibitors. Explorations in silico for bioactive compounds revealed antioxidants and anti-inflammatory constituents to support the uroprotective outcome of AEECC (Anjum et al., 2023b).

Curcumin, popularly known as the natural pigment of Curcuma longa rhizomes essential for medical findings is universally explored and reported for its anti-inflammatory, anti bacterial activity, antiviral role, antifungal and anti-cancerous activities (Nanjwade et al., 2015; Lee et al., 2013). The compound curcumin suffers from problems such as low solubility and rapid metabolism making bioavailability in people quite low (Urošević et al., 2022). This is because efficient curcumin extraction methods including extraction by soxhlet, ultrasonic, and microwave have been established (Urošević et al., 2022). Similarly, for the qualitative information, electrochemical techniques such as DC polarography and differential pulse polarography have been employed to study the characteristics of curcumin which assist in its detection in natural complex and pharmaceutical preparation (Modi and Pitre, 2010). Given the fact that curcumin demonstrates potential as a treatment in such conditions as dyspepsia, peptic ulcer, and inflammatory diseases more trials are still required to determine its efficacy fully (Asher and Spelman, 2013). Swiss albino rats of the male breed were established with hemorrhagic cystitis through cyclophosphamide administration using intraperitoneal injection with a dose of 150 mg per kg. Generally, the present study has demonstrated that allowing to receive curcumin at the dose of 200 mg per kg intraperitoneal for 10 consecutive days before the injection of cyclophosphamide had significant protective effects. Curcumin reduced Schnorf’s lesions resulting in decreased congestion, edema, and inflammation of bladder tissue. With the help of the remedy WJ-A, it minimized TNF-alpha and nitric oxide, increased ATP and antioxidant levels in the bladder and normalized the ion disorders. Hence, considering the above observations, it can be inferred that curcumin given at a specific dose of 200 mg per kg may be beneficial in regulating cyclophosphamide-induced cystitis by its antidotal activity on inflammation, oxidative stress along with modulating the mechanical properties of bladder smooth muscle tissue (Arafa, 2009).

Curcumol is a sesquiterpenoid found in the medicinal plants of genus Curcuma, such as C. longa (Sun et al., 2017). In vitro studies of curcumol on murine-derived macrophage cell line (RAW264.7) have illustrated promising outcomes in terms of inhibiting the expression of iNOS, TNF-α, IL-6, c-Jun-NH2-terminal kinase (JNK) and other pro-inflammatory proteins (Chen et al., 2014). JNK is a protein that is activated after inflammatory insults leading to maturation, activation and infiltration of immune cells at the sites of inflammation and transcribing proteins such as TNF-α (Naseer et al., 2015). A study investigated the anti-inflammatory role of curcumol in interstitial cystitis. Female mice were administered cyclophosphamide through oral gavage every 3 days to induce interstitial cystitis. Later, the test group was treated with curcumol in doses of 40 mg and 80 mg per kg orally. The bladder samples of curcumol treated mice showed protective effects of curcumol. Cyclophosphamide-induced cellular damage was markedly prevented in the test group. Immunohistochemical analysis showed that levels of TNF- α, IL-1β, and lactate dehydrogenase (LD) were reduced in the curcumol treated mice group (Wu K. et al., 2019). It was also discovered that the levels of protein tyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2) were also suppressed in the curcumol-treated group of mice. PTK2 signaling upholds the transcription and translation of pro-inflammatory signaling molecules majorly TNF-α, IL-1β, and some cell adhesion molecules involved in inflammatory responses (Murphy et al., 2019).

Ternatin, a flavonoid isolated from Egletes viscosa. Therein, this compound has exhibited significant pharmacological efficacy have been noted when the medication has been applied in treating interstitial cystitis. Literature has determined the comparative analysis of ternatin with mesna, the traditional uroprotective compound for ensuring against hemorrhagic cystitis resulting from cyclophosphamide or ifosfamide (Vieira et al., 2004). Altogether the findings of this study indicate that it is possible to replace one or two doses of mesna with ternatin with a positive outcome in terms of prevention of hemorrhagic cystitis thus indicating that ternatin can indeed be therapeutically likely used in the treatment of the condition in question. Furthermore, it was believed that synthetic derivatives of ternatin have shown cytotoxic effects directed only toward cancer cells, moreover, it was determined that it has even higher activity than natural ternatin (Carelli et al., 2015). Overall, the data obtained in this study can be translated into the possible clinical application of ternatin and its derivatives in the management of interstitial cystitis as a new efficient approach. Formulation of mesna supplemented with Ternatin isolated from Egletes viscosa Less in the management of urotoxicity. In experimental HC induced by cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide in male Wistar rats. Few animals one or two of the mesna treatments were substituted by ternatin or 3 mesna doses were substituted with dimethyl sulfoxide. Cystitis was observed for about 24 h after treatment with cyclophosphamide or ifosfamide. Cyclophosphamide or ifosfamide led to substantial macroscopic and microscopic alterations, all of which were notably prevented by either three doses of mesna or Ternatin substituted for either one or two doses of mesna. Nevertheless, these strategies that including replacing two doses with saline, all doses with ternatin, and DMSO failed to intensely reduce HC. Thus, the use of ternatin in substitution of one or two daily doses of mesna fully protected rats from Hemorrhagic cystitis. Mesna is crucial at the first stage of uroprotection (Vieira et al., 2004).

The flavonoids present in Epimedium koreanum majorly Icariin, be included in active constituents of Epimedium species subgenomes and employ medicinal applications in Chinese traditional therapy (Chen et al., 2011; He et al., 2020). It is mainly derived from Epimedium grandiflorum which is through enzymolysis with beta-glycosidase or ethanol extraction then through the step of low-alcohol macroporous resin enrichment and recrystallization. In pharmacological studies, icariin has prospects on neurodegenerative diseases, various cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory aspects, reactive oxidative stress, and tumors (He et al., 2020). Though the employment of Icariin in cystitis in particular according to the given contexts is not mentioned, the broad profile of pharmacologic action thanks to which Icariin has already been successfully applied in various pathologies, shows its potential for application in the treatment of cystitis due to its immunomodulatory activity and preventing accounting for the renal tissue damage, thus, it is should be studied further about the cystitis treatment. Icariin is a prenylated flavonoid obtained from E. koreanum used in the protection of cystitis against CYP-induced symptoms in mouse. In mice model single dosage of 150 mg per kg of cyclophosphamide was administered intraperitoneally then different icariin doses were administered intraperitoneally such as 5 mg, 25 mg, and 50 mg per kg were shown to reduce visceral reflexes and nociception. In a chronic model, mice were treated with Icariin 25 mg per kg administered intraperitoneally to 10 days before the initial dose of CYP that is 75 mg per kg given through an intraperitoneal route every 3 days for about 10 days to decrease the edema and hemorrhage of bladder, vascular permeability, and mast cells’ infiltration as well as fibrosis of the lesion tissue. Moreover, Icariin increased antioxidant enzyme levels and activities accompanied by decreased oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines. On the molecular level, it increased Nrf-2/HO-1 and decreased NF-κB, iNOS, COX-2, and TRPV1, which indicates its further prospectives the extrapolation in the management of CYP-caused cystitis pain (Amanat et al., 2022).

Eucalyptus phellandra is a medicinal plant with expansive biological activities (Miguel et al., 2018). Alpha phellandrene, a cyclic monoterpene, being the principle phytochemical in E. phellandra, serves as an anti-inflammatory and scavenging properties (Siqueira et al., 2016; de et al., 2019). Some other medicinal plants also contain Alpha phellandrene including Eucalyptus staigeriana, Schinus molle, and Ligusticum marginatum (Gilles et al., 2010; Bendaoud et al., 2010). In an in vivo study, the anti-inflammatory actions of alpha phellandrene were evaluated using mice model. There were many control groups in the experiment including positive and negative controls. The test group was pretreated with various concentrations of alpha phellandrene with a maximum concentration of up to 100 mg/kg. Afterward, cystitis was induced using ifosfamide via the intraperitoneal route (400 mg/kg). Important markers such as myeloperoxidase, IL-1β, TNF-α, nitrates, superoxide dismutase and glutathione were measured in the bladder tissue. Alpha phellandrene significantly decreased the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α in the alpha phellandrene treated group. ELISA disclosed the retained levels of glutathione in the alpha phellandrene treated mice group, while opposite results were found in the control groups reinforcing the anti-inflammatory effects of alpha phellandrene in ifosfamide-induced cystitis in mice (Gonçalves et al., 2020).

Leave extract of Ficus carcica contain many phytoconstituents including epicatechin, caftaric acid, kaempferol, etc. These phytochemicals have exhibited anti-diabetic, laxative, and antioxidant effects (Vendramin et al., 2021; Teruel-Andreu et al., 2021). In a study, cyclophosphamide-induced induced IC was induced in a female rat model. The animals were divided into six groups including the positive controls and negative controls along with the test group receiving caftaric acid with increasing doses up to 60 mg/kg on the 1^st, 4^th, and 7^th day, 1 hour prior to administration of cyclophosphamide. Antioxidant analysis of caftaric acid, vascular leakage of proteins, and quantitative PCR were performed to characterize the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential of caftaric acid. A reversal of cystitis was seen in the group pre-treated with caftaric acid. There was no significant increase in bladder weight in the group receiving caftaric acid. The expression of the pro-inflammatory cytokines was significantly retarded in the caftaric acid-treated group, along with restoration of the levels of glutathione and superoxide dismutase. Histopathologically, the hallmarks of edema and urothelial damage were absent for the caftaric acid-treated group (Anjum et al., 2023c).

Glycine tomentella is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant used in immune diseases. Daidzin is an isoflavone that has well-reported anti-inflammatory effects. Mechanistically, these effects are linked with the inhibition of pro-inflammatory protein production in response to LPS-stimulated cells, preventing necrosis in the LPS-affected cells (Tan et al., 2022). These effects of daidzin have also been studied in cyclophosphamide induced cystitis in rat models. In an in vivo study, cyclophosphamide-induced IC model was developed in female wistar rats. The first group was co-administered with cyclophosphamide and an extract of G. tomentella while the second group was injected a mixture of cyclophosphamide and daidzin. Both the groups were compared with a control group receiving cyclophosphamide + normal saline. The findings of this study displayed a decline in the levels of matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8), reactive oxygen species, and reactive nitrogen species, hence furnishing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Attenuation of edema, necrosis, and hemorrhages induced by cyclophosphamide also took place in daidzin and G. tomentella extract treated group (Wu KC. et al., 2019). Another study has reported the beneficial therapeutic effects of G. tomentella extract in combating the hyperactivity of the bladder in cyclophosphamide-induced IC in rats. The expression of M2 and M3 receptors was downregulated due to the pharmacological actions of daidzin hence relieving the bladder dysfunction in IC (Wu et al., 2018).

In the treatment of interstitial cystitis, the compounds of Glycyrrhiza glabra extracts include glycyrrhizin that, because of its pharmacologic effects, may be of value in treating the condition. Previous work has shown that glycyrrhizin and its derivative have been established to possess some features such as being anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-oxidant (Gromova et al., 2022; Wu KC. et al., 2019; Selyutina et al., 2016). Through the above-mentioned experimental analyses, glycyrrhizin has been established to exhibit anti-inflammatory outcomes in the following ways; the suppression of prostaglandin synthesis and the inhibition of cytokine production metformin indications of inflammation as well as the modulation of the activity of immune cells and signaling pathways (Gromova et al., 2022). Also, it could inhibit ROS production, and decrease oxidative stress and strong contraction, fibrosis, and inflammation in cystitis models (Wu KC. et al., 2019). Besides, the roots can also enhance the efficiency of different delivery systems and therefore, boost the bioavailability of such potential therapeutic agents that could potentially change the results of interstitial cystitis treatment (Selyutina et al., 2016). Further, these findings also acknowledge the armour of pharmacologic effects of glycyrrhizin which can be employed for the management of interstitial cystitis. Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a commonly used human or small animal anti-neoplastic agent; however, it is well-known for causing hemorrhagic cystitis (HC). Even though HC can be prevented by Mesna, sometimes, Mesna cannot be enough for all complications. It aimed at assessing glycyrrhizin as an active component of the licorice root Flavonoids on the elimination of CP-associated side effects in fifty-four male adult Sprague Dawley. The control group was administrated with saline and the Cyclophosphamide group was administered with given CP only. The test group consuming coffee procaine (Cyclophosphamide + Mesna) got a daily CP and 3 times Mesna. The groups’ CP plus GLY 100 and CP plus GLY 200 are administered 3 doses of Glycyrrhizin at 100 mg per kg and 200 mg per kg. The Cyclophosphamide + Mesna + GLY100 and CP + Mesna + GLY200 groups had been treated similarly to CP the group but the initial Glycyrrhizin dose was switched by Mesna. The obtained results demonstrated increased bladder preservation in cases with GLY administration in comparison with the CP group, although the effect was not as strong as in the case of Mesna + GLY administration. Such information indicates that GLY could most probably inhibit CP-related HC, and therefore, support Mesna applications (Erdoğan and Keleş, 2019).

Houttuynia cordata, commonly known as chameleon, contains many important phytoconstituents including alkaloids, glycosides, and terpenoids but flavonoids such as quercetin and hyperoside are the major phytochemicals involved in the biological activity of H. cordata extract. Quercetin shows marked anti-inflammatory activity by inhibition of inflammatory signaling pathways such as NF-κB, NLRP3 inflammasome, and cyclooxygenase pathway while hyperoside precipitates anti-inflammatory effects by suppression of NFκB mediated signaling (Azeem et al., 2023; Kim et al., 2011). In an in vivo study, the cyclophosphamide-induced ICmodel was developed in female rats. A group of mice were administered with a mixture of cyclophosphamide and normal saline using intraperitoneal injection while the test group was injected with cyclophosphamide and extract of H. cordata. The cytokine analysis of the homogenized bladder tissue through enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay (ELISA) showed lower levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF- α) in the group treated with H. cordata extract. The pain threshold was also found to be higher in the test group. Less infiltration of immune cells and absence of hemorrhages was observed in the bladder tissue of extract treated group, showing anti-inflammatory activity of the H. cordata extract (Li et al., 2020).

Ipomoea obscura which is a medicinal plant has been widely researched to show its efficiency in the treatment of interstitial cystitis caused by cyclophosphamide. Solvent extraction followed by fractionation is employed to obtain the plant extract containing phytochemicals, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activity (Hamsa and Kuttan, 2011). A study conducted in rats proved that the use of an I. obscura extract increased the activity of antioxidant enzymes, reduced the extent of tissue damage, and influenced cytokine levels in such a way as to suppress the inflammation related to cyclophosphamide-induced interstitial cystitis (Hamsa and Kuttan, 2011). From these findings, it can be concluded that I. obscura has the potential to be used to mitigate the impact of chemotherapy on the urinary system. Another work concerned with the therapeutic potential of the plant Ipomoea obscura against interstitial cystitis in experimental animals that were treated with cyclophosphamide was studied. This study was performed employing Swiss albino mice that received an acute dose of cyclophosphamide (1.5 mmol/kg, body wt, IP) along with an alcoholic extract of I. obscura (10 mg/kg body wt ip) for 5 days (Hamsa and Kuttan, 2011).

Two compounds, MV8608 and MV8612 from Mandevilla velutina were tested for their effects in cystitis using animal models. Both of the compounds produced nearly the same effects when it came to inflammation and hyperalgesia in a rat model of cyclophosphamide induced HC, MV8608 arrested hemorrhage formation and the infiltration of neutrophils while MV8612 reduced the weight of the bladder and the nociception score (Santos et al., 2010). In contrast, Korytov et al. aimed at the treatment of radiation cystitis in rabbits with a gel, containing different compounds that proved the therapeutic effectiveness of the gel regarding clinical and laboratory signs of cystitis. Consequently, the results described in the present paper indicate that both MV8608 and MV8612 from M. velutina can be considered as potential candidates to eliminate side effects and control the symptoms of cystitis in the experimental models of the disease and contribute to the elucidation of pharmacological effect of the plants. The reduction of inflammation and relief of pain by the compounds derived from the Mandevilla veltutina MV8608, and MV8612 on the model of rats with CYP-induced hemorrhagic cystitis. The male rats were used in the study (6-8 in each group, weight between 220 and 250 g), HC was induced using CYP treatment in the dose of 100 mg/kg by intraperitoneal injection. Nocifensive signs that were used as the behavioral parameters include breathing rate, eye closure, and posture, and these tests were performed at different intervals of time ranging from 15 to 180 min following cystitis. Therefore, markers of inflammation, hematoma, edema, and the increase in bladder weight were analyzed after 24 h of CYP exposure. Neutrophil migration was evaluated from the level of MPO activity at 4 hours following cystitis initiation. Consequently, all these results have shown that the Mesna treatment was capable of decreasing all the inflammatory and the nociceptive values evoked by CYP to a significant extent. Notably, it Another thing that was also realized with it was that MV8608 really reduces hemorrhage formation and also has the potency to reduce the migration of neutrophils Moreover, MV8612, which has a highly strong tendency to decrease the bladder weight and with selfish effect on neutrophil infiltration. Most strikingly, it was found that administration of either MV8608 or MV8612 caused a significant reduction in the nociceptive responses. According to the obtained data, concerning the present study, it is possible to state that MV8608 and MV8612 may bear the demands of the preventative agents against the side effects, particularly the nociception, connected with the usage of CYP in chemotherapy (Santos et al., 2010).

Apigenin is a key flavonoid and core phytoconstituent of Matricaria recutita, also known as chamomile (Abid et al., 2022). Several studies have provided important insights regarding the anti-inflammatory, anti-Alzheimer and anti-cancer activity of apigenin (DeRango-Adem and Blay, 2021; Balez et al., 2016). A study has explored the uroprotective potential of apigenin. Female Sprague−Dawley rats were administered with cyclophosphamide through an intraperitoneal route with a dose of 150 mg per kg at regular intervals on different days of experiments. A group of rats also received oral apigenin an hour before the administration of cyclophosphamide on the same days. Afterward, the rats were sacrificed along with the isolation of the bladder tissue of all the rats. The mRNA was extracted, and a quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was performed in order to assess the expression of inflammatory mediators in the bladder tissue of all the rat groups. It was revealed that the levels of mRNA of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), TNF-α, and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were quite lower in apigenin apigenin-treated rat group as compared to the other group. The Apigenin-treated group also exhibited intact bladder tissue infrastructure as compared to the non-pretreated group. The potential uroprotective and anti-inflammatory activity of apigenin was further confirmed through molecular docking analysis, which provided very optimistic results. Apigenin showed strong affinity with TNF- α receptor for its potential inhibition (Anjum et al., 2023a).

Moringa oleifera raw material has attracted various studies focusing on its most valued part, the leaf, and its method of extraction, and pharmacological profile. The plant contains alkaloids, flavonoids and essential amino acids and hence is used in many therapeutic uses (Darekar et al., 2024; Madukwe et al., 2013). Academic works suggest that chlorophyll contents from M. oleifera leaf extracts have hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial traits, that can be used in managing diseases such as cystitis (Aristianti et al., 2021; Jahan et al., 2022). Moreover, the publication also looks into the possibility of using M. oleifera extracts in dermatologically acceptable patches to increase its systemic availability and demonstrates a flexible drug delivery system (Chin et al., 2018). Thus, reviewing the vast amount of material on the medicinal properties of Moringa oleifera stated its importance in traditional medicine and its potential for managing numerous diseases, including cystitis. The dose of M. oleifera leaves used in this research was fixed to 500 mg per kg per day and 1,000 mg per kg per day through oral route; together with the administration of cyclophosphamide intraperitoneally, 100 mg/kg dose for 7 consecutive days; this evidenced the decrease in malondialdehyde and increase of glutathione (Rojas-Armas et al., 2024; Alrawaiq et al., 2020). Thus, the present investigation demonstrates the cardioprotective role of M. oleifera leaves for the oxidative stress due to cyclophosphamide as reflected by the reduction in the levels of malondialdehyde and a rise in the glutathione concentration in the experimental animals.

While Nigella sativa (black seed) oil contains the compound thymoquinone, pharmacological agents in treating interstitial cystitis: phenoxyacetic acid derivatives that possess selective Beta 3-adrenergic receptors’ (Chancellor and Yoshimura, 2004). Activators, capsaicin-sensitive sensory nerve preventers, oral agents including antihistamines, and tricyclic antidepressants (Whitmore, 2002). These agents seek to treat some of the symptoms that are common in interstitial cystitis such as urinary urgency, frequent urge to urinate, and pain. Although the specific impact of thymoquinone on interstitial cystitis is not described, evaluation of its possible pharmacologic benefits, including administration of inhibition and relieving pain, may be helpful in the situation of finding new treatments for this disease (Amrute and Moldwin, 2007). Cyclophosphamide can cause Hemorrhagic cystitis followed by the events of oxidative stress supported by a low activity of Nrf2. The present study was to some extent meant to establish the extent to which Thymoquinone; a derivable product form N. sativa seed extract could alleviate Cyclophosphamide-induced cystitis in mice. Mice were treated with TQ at 5 mg, 10 mg, or 20 mg kg per day intraperitoneally two times daily for 3 days prior and post the 200 mg per kg cyclophosphamide injection. TQ reduced the levels of OS marker and reduced the degree of lipid peroxidation and DNA fragmentation while increasing the activity of antioxidant enzymes and Nrf2 protein level. Histological changes about CYP-induced hemorrhagic cystitis were reduced in treated animals: infiltration of the cells, oedema, and hemorrhage indicated the preventive effect of TQ (Gore et al., 2016).

Diverse methods of obtaining oleuropein from its botanical source, Olea europaea include percolation extraction with ethyl alcohol (Otero et al., 2020). Extraction with an entrainer such as ethyl alcohol and CO₂ gas (Cör Andrejč et al., 2022), and extraction by the supercritical method using ethanol and ethyl acetate was done (Soleimanifard et al., 2020). Literature shows anti-oxidant activity, anti-inflammatory effect, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral effects of oleuropein (Otero et al., 2020). Furthermore, the use of microfluidic devices has also been reported to help in the extraction of oleuropein and some of the benefits that come with this include–simplicity, low cost, and eco-friendly (Naleini et al., 2015). Oleuropein, a phenolic compound found in olive leaves or not in the case of side effects of cystitis is a severe condition arising from cyclophosphamide chemotherapeutic. Blood NO, decreased glutathione levels in urine, blood CAT, blood TNF-alpha, VEGF, and blood concentration, and adhesion molecule expression of the gene were analyzed in a rat model after hemorrhagic cystitis. The effects were more severe for the leftist groups for the antioxidants enzymes, glutathione, and catalase while on the rightist for Nitric oxide, it was raised, and the pro-inflammatory cytokines like tumor necrosis factor-alpha, vascular endothelial growth factor. Administration of oleuropein augmented the levels of GSH and CAT while diminution of NO and secretion of tumor necrotic factor-alpha and vascular endothelial growth factor expression. The histological changes in the pattern with the results of the biochemical test supported the uroprotective effect of oleuropein in cases of cyp-induced HC because of its antioxidant activity and anti inflammatory property (Sherif et al., 2016).

Phytochemical characteristics of Phyllanthus niruri particularly hydroalcoholic extracts of the leaves discipline flavonoids which contain quercitin, gallic acid, and rutin these compounds have been established to have pharmaceutical value. The plant P. niruri contains phenolic which are powerful antioxidants among them being gallic acid and quercetin (Owabhel and Eboh, 2022; Rusmana et al., 2017). A synthetic work on optimization of extraction parameters indicates that ethanol concentration, extraction time, and sonication amplitude influence the yield of gallic acid and quercetin from P. niruri useful for future extraction (Nguang et al., 2018). Also, microwave-assisted extraction was used for drawing out phenolic content from P. niruri, the authors mentioned that the plant contains phenolic compounds and it can be considered as a natural antioxidant source (Alara et al., 2024). These show that the hydroalcoholic content extracted from P. niruri including quercetin, gallic acid, and rutin possess antioxidant properties that may be helpful in interstitial cystitis. Hydroalcoholic extract of P. niruri and its isolated compounds namely, quercetin, rutin, and gallic acid has been worked on mouse model. Hemorrhagic cystitis was induced from the CYP treatment dose of 300 mg per kg of body weight intraperitoneally. While some of the animals had been given Mesna, others were administered with P. niruri extract or some of its constituents. These results suggested that TC- P. niruri extract and its active components acted significantly and with similar efficacy about Mesna with the reduction of nociception, edema, and hemorrhage in the CYP. On evaluating the anti-inflammatory activity, it was seen that gallic acid and rutin exhibited very good activity whereas quercetin exhibited better antinociceptive activity than that of standard drug. Moreover, the result also infers that extracts of P. niruri and some of their components had liver cytochrome P450 –induced lipid peroxidation effects reducing capabilities, this proves that P. niruri and few of its compounds have the efficiency to counter some of the side effect caused by CYP (Boeira et al., 2011).

A traditional Chinese medications source plant, Potentilla chinensis, has been investigated for pharmacological activity. The compounds of P. chinensis extract investigated in previous reports include anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, detoxifying, and antipyretic activities (Jung et al., 2016). In particular, as for the medicinal part, the antlers of P. chinensis were examined, and the root of the plant was also defined as a perspective to direction further studies, which include extraction and determination of the content of the main substances (Jung et al., 2016). Furthermore, P. chinensis extract exhibits a possibility in managing and preventing oxidative stress-associated diseases such as hemorrhagic cystitis by cyclophosphamide with the normalization of the biochemical changes in urothral tissues, detrusor muscle leading to the reduction of DO (Juszczak et al., 2022). This led to the indication that the extract from P. chinensis could complement cyclophosphamide-based chemotherapy and has the potential for a pharmacological application, especially in cystitis.

Pterostilbene a coumarin phytoalexin distributed in various plant species with Pterocarpus marsupium on the top, has numerous pharmacological properties like anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotection, and anticancer (Tambe et al., 2023; Jain, 2020). The results have indicated that pterostilbene is superior in bioavailability compared to resveratrol and is, therefore, suitable for several biomedical prospects including anticancer activity, anticancer treatment, cardiovascular disorders, and cognition (Jain, 2020; Estrela et al., 2013). Further, the studies have revealed that pterostilbene has promising applications in cancer therapy, especially melanoma, for several reasons and ways, such as it suppresses the synthesis of adrenocorticotropic hormone and induces cancer cell death (Obrador et al., 2021). Although the use of pterostilbene in interstitial cystitis is not described in the relations given above, based on the properties reported in the current literature for the compound, it is possible to conclude that it has certain therapeutic benefits in the development of IT for this disease. The animals selected for the study were 21 male rats that had been distributed equally among 3 groups at random. The control group as well as the CYP group was given 1 mL per kg per day sunflower orally, the Cyclophosphamide + Pterostilbene group (CYP + PteG) received orally 40 mg per kg Pterostilbene dissolved into sunflower oil daily upto 14 days. On day 9 CYP group and Cyclophosphamide + Pterostilbene group were given only dose intraperitoneally, 200 mg per kg Cyclophosphamide dissolved in saline solution, and the control group an intraperitoneal injection of 10 mL/kg of the saline solution. Due to the analyzed protocol samples of the bladder and kidneys’ tissues were taken for the histopathology. This study observed that Pte attenuated the augmentations in the level of CYP-derived malondialdehyde, total oxidative stress (TSO), oxidative stress index (OSI), and apoptosis of renal tissue and elevated the SOD level. It also reduced the increase of total oxidative stress (TSO), oxidative stress index (OSI) and bladder tissues undergo apoptosis. Further, Pte improved histopathologically accompanying CYP-mediated tissue dysfunction in both the kidney and bladder (Kerimoğlu et al., 2023).

Ellagic acid is present in the Punica granatum. Studies shows pharmacological prospect of ellagic acid, a bioactive compound present in pomegranate and methods of extraction. Studies have confirmed that ellagic acid is thermostable and it exhibits some pharmacological properties include vasorelaxant, anti-oxidant and anti inflammatory (Usta et al., 2013). Research was being carried out at the identification of cytotoxic effects of methanol extracts of seed and peel parts of pomegranate, which contain ellagic acid on cell lines; with different cytotoxicities (Utami et al., 2018). Also, a new admixture of D-Mannose, ellagic acid from Pomegranate extract, prebiotics, and probiotics has been subjected to look for effectiveness to acute cystitis symptoms in a pilot study without most of the cases using antibiotics to relieve symptoms and increase the quality of life. (Pugliese et al., 2020). In addition, a novel extraction procedure using pomegranate peel has been described for the obtaining of ellagic acid of the desired degree of purity essential for industrial uses because of the relatively low price and ease in its large-scale production (Lu and Yuan, 2008). It was found that P. granatum has some profound shielding properties against a number of renal and hepatic pathologies in rats. A range of scientific works demonstrates that P. granatum can inhibit the formation of bladder cancer (Mortada et al., 2020). 2 mL of unfiltered pomegranate juice is given for 14 days with induction of cystitis by giving 150 mg/kg i. p to the rats. These protective effects are due to the action of P. granatum on the attenuation of oxidative stress indices; malondialdehyde and nitric oxide and facilitated antioxidant active components and enzymes; glutathione and catalase. PJ also influences the regulation of inflammation and apoptosis; such as NF-κB and caspase-3 levels; thus, its nephroprotection/hepatoprotection impact.

Quercus infectoria contains an important phytochemical, isopropyl gallate (IPG) is a compound with pharmacological effects that seem interesting, especially for the curing of cystitis. Based on the derivatives of gallic acid, in the case of IPG, it was seen that IPG has application in the inhibition of inflammation and acts as an anti-oxidant. Hence, the paper recommended the use of IPG as a treatment about hemorrhagic cystitis which is a side effect of ifosfamide (Almeida de Oliveira et al., 2022). Moreover, the process of purification of such bioactive compounds that are found in plants such as IPG involves solvent extraction, where hexane has been confirmed to be a useful solvent to purify the extract from plants such as galangal which contain bioactive compounds similar to those of IPG (Marwati and Winarti, 2007). Moreover, monoterpene isopulegol found in essential oils demonstrates antiradical, anxiolytic, and anti-inflammatory properties, and thus, compounds similar to IPG should be effective in the treatment of cystitis manifestations (Prospero et al., 2019). The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant profile of IPG put this compound in a position where it could be important in the relief of cystitis as well as preventing bladder damage that may be provoked by some drugs. The study shows isopropyl gallate when given 25 mg/kg p. o indicates a remarkable decrease in edema, oxidative stress, and hemorrhage. These results were concluded from ifosfamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis in a mouse model. It increases antioxidants, decreasing inflammatory markers, indicating its potential use against cystitis (Almeida de Oliveira et al., 2022).

Silymarin is a flavonolignan compound derived from the seeds of the Silybum marianum known as the milk thistle and has been used in Europe as well as Asia for the treatment of liver diseases (Lorenzo et al., 2020). A new method has been developed to extract silymarin rather than the conventional extraction techniques like solvent extraction, supercritical-CO2, and ultrasound-aided extraction (Korany et al., 2019). Silymarin has good pharmacological actions like anti-inflammatory effect, anti-oxidant as well and hepatoprotective activity (Lorenzo et al., 2020; Sobeh et al., 2018). Thus, silymarin’s involvement in the decrease of anti anti-inflammation effect might be useful in the mitigation of symptoms linked with cystitis. Additional studies on silymarin and its possible impact on the health of the urinary tract, especially cystitis, will therefore be useful in the effort to establish the other uses of the substance apart from conditions affecting the liver. This study has aimed to evaluate the effect of silymarin on bladder overactivity in a cystitis rat model prepared by CYP. Female Wistar Albino rats received intraperitoneal injections of CYP at a dose of 150 mg per kg or saline and orally with silymarin or its vehicle for 7 days. The effect of CYP on the isolated tissue was tested using the following parameters: rate of spontaneous contractions and cystometric parameters including intercontraction interval. Silymarin actions reduced the frequency of spontaneous contractions, their amplitude, and AUC and also prolonged the intervals between contractions. Also, histopathological evaluation indicated that silymarin had an antagonistic effect on induced bladder inflammation. These studies appear to direct silymarin as a therapeutic agent of CYP-caused bladder overactivity and the dose and regimen of the treatment with silymarin (Eser et al., 2012).

Lycopene, a principle phytoconstituent found in Solanum lycopersicum, is separated from employing processes like the ultrasonic-assisted extraction, microwave extraction, and traditional techniques involving the usage of impurity removal agents and dehydrating agents (Periago et al., 2004; Deng et al., 2021; Gallo et al., 2019). It is for these reasons that lycopene has great nutritional as well as pharmaceutical importance, and as such, is of great potential for utilization in both the food and pharmaceutical industries (Periago et al., 2004). Advancements in technology have indicated that lycopene extraction rate could be enhanced, thus solving the problems of higher costs of production and inadequate supply, and thus the profiles and possible pharmaceutical value have been bolstered (Deng et al., 2021). In addition, the extracted tomato’s lycopene may be used for antioxidant action that may be useful in diseases such as cystitis due to the fact that it opposes oxidative strain and inflammation (Gallo et al., 2019). Reduced oxidative stress seems to be related to amelioration of urological diseases, and lycopene is one of the carotenoid antioxidants that proved effective in treating such conditions. In a study conducted on Adult Wister Rats exposed to cyclophosphamide, the lycopene (given at 0.1 and 0.5 mg/kg) had a preventive impact on the rats’ bladders according to Jamshidzadeh et al. (2009) (Jamshidzadeh et al., 2009).

Tanacetum parthenium L. is a conventionally used remedy for migraines and various types of headaches. The exploration of the possible mechanisms for relieving headaches has aided in the discovery of the protection and prevention of neuroinflammation in animal models (di Giacomo et al., 2019). Phytochemicals such as flavonoids, phenolic compounds, and terpenes. A sesquiterpene, lactone parthenolide is the most prominent phytochemical in the extract of T. parthenium. In an in vivo study, the cyclophosphamide-induced IC model was developed in rats. The test group delivered a dose of lactone parthenolide solution subcutaneously before cyclophosphamide injection. The bladder overactivity was assessed in all the groups that showed bladder overactivity to a higher extent in the control group. The bladders of all the groups were isolated after dissection and subjected to histological and cytokine analysis. Western blotting of the bladder samples from the test group revealed lesser expression of NF-ĸB and subsequent reduced production of Cox-2 and other proteins involved in inflammation, showing marked anti-inflammatory activity of lactone parthenolide in IC (Kiuchi et al., 2024).

The present work included rats with hemorrhagic cystitis elicited by Cyclophosphamide to assess the impact of PC extract. Rats had received CYP (HC induction) or saline, then PCE (500 mg/kg orally) or respective vehicle for 14 days. Concerning the normal function of the rat bladder, the values of PCE had not influenced this organ in the least, however, the treatment significantly ameliorated the complexities of CYP-mediated cystitis by reducing inflammation in the urothelium; the levels of the biochemical reactants, including CGRP, TNF-α, IL-6, etc., were nearly normal after PCE treatment. PCE counteracted the impact of CYP on the detrusor muscle (ROCK1, VAChT) while urinary BDNF/NGF alterations alleviated DO in cystometry. Thus, these findings proposed PCE for consideration as a treatment to address HC caused by CYP in patients, based on antioxidative and uroprotective functions (Juszczak et al., 2022).

This is also pertinent to explicate that other natural compounds like resveratrol, and ursolic acid have also been studied in aspects of mitigating hemorrhagic cystitis induced by cyclophosphamide (Keles et al., 2014). Tinospora cordifolia, another medicinal plant, has been used to relieve the urotoxic effect of cyclophosphamide through the alteration of Glutathione (GSH) and cytokine levels (Engin et al., 2021).

Uncaria tomentosa belongs to the Rubiaceae family, commonly known as “uña de gato” or “cat’s claw” due to its curved hooks (Naseer et al., 2014). Particularly in traditional Peruvian medicine, preparations of U. tomentosa have been used for the treatment of gastric ulcers, arthritis, viral infections, general inflammatory conditions, urinary tract disease, and cancer (Heitzman et al., 2005). The wide range of activities conferred to U. tomentosa is mostly attributed to the presence of three main fractions of secondary metabolites: polyphenols, alkaloids, and quinovic acid glycosides. U. tomentosa decoctions have demonstrated an anti-inflammatory potential by preventing or modulating lung injury induced by ozone in vivo (Cisneros et al., 2005). For example, hydroalcoholic extracts of U. tomentosa and quinovic acid glycoside were able to decrease carrageenan-induced paw edema in mice and rats, respectively (Naseer et al., 2022). Although the mechanisms by which U. tomentosa exerts anti-inflammatory activity remain unclear, its biological actions are likely related to the modulation of TNF synthesis, via NF-κB inhibition [260].

Resveratrol, a polyphenolic compound is usually bought from the plant such as Veratrum grandiflorum via solvent extraction or solid-phase extraction (Amrute and Moldwin, 2007). The pharmacology study shows that resveratrol has the ability to fight inflammation and also has antioxidant properties that can be helpful in IC (Lukban, 2003). IC is also defined as chronic disorders associated with pain in the pelvic region and regular incidence of the urge to urinate; to the present, there is no existing cohesive treatment plan for this medical condition through the use of drugs (Amrute and Moldwin, 2007). Therefore, the probability for the application of resveratrol as an effective anti-inflammatory for the descend the bladder inflammation in IC patients is viewed as a new perspective of this substance (Ogawa et al., 2018). The current research aimed to establish the efficiency of doses of mesna and 3 resveratrol doses in the treatment of HC, induced by CYP in rats. Therefore, forty-six male rats were chosen, six groups of which received CP; five of which injected the liver with the drug at 150 mg per kg intraperitoneally. It was made of groups that received CP alone, CP combined with doses of 20 mg per kg, 40 mg per kg, or 80 mg per kg resveratrol with CP accompanied by a dose of mesna (30 mg/kg, thrice). That is, a 20 mg per kg dose of resveratrol has been proven to have a good protective effect on bladder injury while a moderate effect was seen at 40 mg/kg and no protective effect was observed with a dose of 80 mg per kg. Contrary, while RES showed significant protection to the groups receiving 20 and 40 mg/kg, its efficacy was surprisingly lower when compared to mesna (Keles et al., 2014).

Viscum album also known as mistletoe is a plant that contains evolutionarily active compounds which include flavonoids and polyphenols in pharmacological application (Parihar et al., 2022; Subhan et al., 2018). These compounds can be isolated by using the ethylic alcohol solution and the obtained extracts possess possible therapeutic properties useful in cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses (Parihar et al., 2022). In addition, V. album extracts resulted in an antitumor effect resulting from the phytochemical compounds such as flavones, viscotoxin, and phenolic acids, for cancer therapy (Hashim et al., 2022). Viscum album has quercetin, a flavonoid that possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidants that might assist in conditions such as cystitis. Thus, cystitis has to be pharmacologically treated by using water-Viscum album extracts containing quercetin; this treatment can amount to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities (Hashim et al., 2022). The work aimed at determining the protective measures of an active V. album (VA)’s methanolic extract and the quercetin (QE) over Cyclophosphamide (CP)-mediated toxicity in mice. Oral administration for over 10 days, VA given with the dose of 250 mg per kg per day and QE at the dose of 50 mg per kg per day either solely or co-administered with CP, exerted marked cardioprotective, uroprotective, and genoprotective effects. They improved the antioxidant enzyme activity and decreased things such as OSM when supplemented with or without CP. VA and QE equally reduced chromosome abnormalities and aberrant cells in bone marrow implying potentialities in lessening cytogenotoxicity influences of cancer chemotherapy (Chen et al., 2011).

Gingerol, the main bioactive compound of Zingiber officinale, is usually isolated through techniques such as Soxhlet extraction and ultrasonic frequency to increase the extraction rate of the product (Sharma et al., 2023; Rahman, 2022). Pharmacologically, gingerol shows consequential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity; it has beneficial effects on various diseases like diabetes, and arthritis including cancer (Sharma et al., 2023; Song et al., 2019). Also, ginger essential oil contains gingerol and other terpenes but alludes to inflammation-reducing and pain-easing effects in animal tests (Vendruscolo et al., 2006). Also, the role of adjunctive medications such as gabapentin, which has analgesic activity, enhances the beneficial results of gingerol in inflammatory diseases for instance interstitial cystitis, by decreasing pain and improving the subjects’ quality of life (Hansen, 2000). This work examines gingerols from Z. officinale for IFO-induced hemorrhagic cystitis as an alternative treatment concerning the molecular action. Female mice were selected and distributed into five groups; groups included were the control group, ifosfamide group, ifosfamide plus Mesna, and ifosfamide or gingerol. Moreover, before and after IFO 400 mg per kg, through the intraperitoneal route, mesna with a dose of 80 mg per kg was subcutaneously administrated and gingerols 25 mg per kg was orally administrated. Oxidative stress and bladder inflammation was therefore assessed 12 h after the IFO injection. Therefore, Mesna offered bladder tissue shelter by switching on NF-κB and NrF2 pathways. The gingerols being antioxidants and anti-inflammatory in action result in an increase in the cytokine IL-10, thus offering considerable protection to the urothelium (Ferreira et al., 2023).

Figure 2 illustrates the molecular pathways involved in IC.