The document summarizes a study that investigated the antidiabetic and cytoprotective effects of the ethanolic root extract of Salacia nitida on alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Key findings of the study include:
1) The ethanolic extract of S. nitida roots showed significant antidiabetic activity, demonstrated by a dose-dependent reduction in blood glucose levels and increase in body weight of treated diabetic rats.
2) Histological examination showed the extract helped restore damaged pancreatic and kidney tissues in treated diabetic rats closer to normal.
3) The extract demonstrated significant glucose tolerance effects and may lower blood glucose through mechanisms like stimulating insulin production or protecting pancreatic beta cells.
Comparative Studies of the Aqueous Extracts of OcimumGratissimum, Aloe Vera, ...IOSR Journals
The current orthodox treatment modalities for diabetic mellitus have many setbacks including undesirable side effects and the high cost of long term treatment. The aim of this study was to determine the anti-diabetic effectsand compare some biochemical parameters of four plants; Ocimumgratissimum (OG),Aloe vera (AV), Brassica oleracea(BO) and Ipomoea batatas(IB) on alloxan induced diabetic rats. The preliminary phytochemical screening reveals the presence ofalkaloid, tannin, cardiac glycoside, resin and steroids in all four plants. Diabetic was induced by interperitonial injection of alloxan monohydrate while treatment was done for 21 days. Diabetic rats had significant increased (P˂0.05)cholesterol, triglyceride (TG), Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and artherogenic index (AI). Treatment of experimental rats with 150 mg/kg bw. of aqueous extractsof plants significantly decrease (P˂0.05) the levels of cholesterol and LDL in OG and BO treated groups when compare with the control. Computed artherogenic index was significantly reduced (P˂0.05) in AV treated group when compared to the control. Aqueous extracts also significantly (P˂0.05) alter serum concentrations of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in a similar manner with metformin treated group. Result showed that decrease in plasma glucose was in the order IB˃OG˃BO˃AV. All plant extracts possess antidiabetic, anti-hyperlipidemic effects and were able to ameliorate the weight loss observed in diabetic rats
µCT analysis reveals that Cissus quadrangularis L. Stem and Trigonella foenum...RahulGupta2015
Cissus quadrangularis L. (hadjod) and Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (fenugreek) plant parts are used for fracture healing and as an antidiabetic agent, respectively in traditional medicine. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of C. quadrangularis stem bark extract (CQ) and T. foenum-graecum seed extract (TFG) therapy for the treatment of type I diabetes induced osteopenia. Alloxan (dissolved in 0.1 M citrate buffer (pH = 4.5); intraperitoneally injected @ 130 mg/kg body weight) induced type I diabetic rats were treated with individual and combined doses of ethanol extracts of CQ and TFG for consecutive 30 days @ 250 and 500 mg per kg body weight, orally. Insulin (0.5 IU/kg body weight) was chosen as standard. Body weight and fasting blood glucose were recorded. Two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) analysis of the femur and tibia were performed using micro-computed tomography (µCT) scan to measure histomorphometric parameters of trabecular and cortical regions and bone mineral density (BMD). Elevated level of fasting blood glucose was restored to the vehicle-treated group after treatment with CQ and TFG. Both the extracts significantly improved trabecular histomorphometric parameters, viz. BMD, percent bone volume, trabecular number, trabecular separation, connection density. Cortical mean total cross-sectional bone area, cross-sectional thickness, mean total cross-sectional tissue area were comparable to the vehicle-treated group. CQ and TFG combination therapy showed a marked improvement in bone microarchitecture and can be given together as a potential alternative medicine to insulin for prevention of type I diabetes induced osteopathy. Therefore, it can be considered in the management of diabetic osteopathy in humans.
Diabetes mellitus: The Pandemic of 21st Century!RahulGupta2015
Diabetes mellitus is a major global metabolic disorder of 21 st century. This is due to its broad spectrum of associated complications with risks, like cardiac and renal disorders. The rapid growth of diabetes is becoming a major burden upon healthcare facilities in all affected countries. Due to lack of definitive preventative measures of diabetes, we must be aware of this pandemic and follow a disciplined lifestyle to limit it. In this communication, recent advances in diabetes management and current preventative measures have been concluded.
Changes in Antioxidant Enzymes in Metabolic Syndrome Patients after Consumpti...science journals
Increased oxidative stress has been suggested as an early event in the development of the metabolic syndrome and, as such, might contribute to disease progression.
Comparative Studies of the Aqueous Extracts of OcimumGratissimum, Aloe Vera, ...IOSR Journals
The current orthodox treatment modalities for diabetic mellitus have many setbacks including undesirable side effects and the high cost of long term treatment. The aim of this study was to determine the anti-diabetic effectsand compare some biochemical parameters of four plants; Ocimumgratissimum (OG),Aloe vera (AV), Brassica oleracea(BO) and Ipomoea batatas(IB) on alloxan induced diabetic rats. The preliminary phytochemical screening reveals the presence ofalkaloid, tannin, cardiac glycoside, resin and steroids in all four plants. Diabetic was induced by interperitonial injection of alloxan monohydrate while treatment was done for 21 days. Diabetic rats had significant increased (P˂0.05)cholesterol, triglyceride (TG), Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and artherogenic index (AI). Treatment of experimental rats with 150 mg/kg bw. of aqueous extractsof plants significantly decrease (P˂0.05) the levels of cholesterol and LDL in OG and BO treated groups when compare with the control. Computed artherogenic index was significantly reduced (P˂0.05) in AV treated group when compared to the control. Aqueous extracts also significantly (P˂0.05) alter serum concentrations of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in a similar manner with metformin treated group. Result showed that decrease in plasma glucose was in the order IB˃OG˃BO˃AV. All plant extracts possess antidiabetic, anti-hyperlipidemic effects and were able to ameliorate the weight loss observed in diabetic rats
µCT analysis reveals that Cissus quadrangularis L. Stem and Trigonella foenum...RahulGupta2015
Cissus quadrangularis L. (hadjod) and Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (fenugreek) plant parts are used for fracture healing and as an antidiabetic agent, respectively in traditional medicine. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of C. quadrangularis stem bark extract (CQ) and T. foenum-graecum seed extract (TFG) therapy for the treatment of type I diabetes induced osteopenia. Alloxan (dissolved in 0.1 M citrate buffer (pH = 4.5); intraperitoneally injected @ 130 mg/kg body weight) induced type I diabetic rats were treated with individual and combined doses of ethanol extracts of CQ and TFG for consecutive 30 days @ 250 and 500 mg per kg body weight, orally. Insulin (0.5 IU/kg body weight) was chosen as standard. Body weight and fasting blood glucose were recorded. Two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) analysis of the femur and tibia were performed using micro-computed tomography (µCT) scan to measure histomorphometric parameters of trabecular and cortical regions and bone mineral density (BMD). Elevated level of fasting blood glucose was restored to the vehicle-treated group after treatment with CQ and TFG. Both the extracts significantly improved trabecular histomorphometric parameters, viz. BMD, percent bone volume, trabecular number, trabecular separation, connection density. Cortical mean total cross-sectional bone area, cross-sectional thickness, mean total cross-sectional tissue area were comparable to the vehicle-treated group. CQ and TFG combination therapy showed a marked improvement in bone microarchitecture and can be given together as a potential alternative medicine to insulin for prevention of type I diabetes induced osteopathy. Therefore, it can be considered in the management of diabetic osteopathy in humans.
Diabetes mellitus: The Pandemic of 21st Century!RahulGupta2015
Diabetes mellitus is a major global metabolic disorder of 21 st century. This is due to its broad spectrum of associated complications with risks, like cardiac and renal disorders. The rapid growth of diabetes is becoming a major burden upon healthcare facilities in all affected countries. Due to lack of definitive preventative measures of diabetes, we must be aware of this pandemic and follow a disciplined lifestyle to limit it. In this communication, recent advances in diabetes management and current preventative measures have been concluded.
Changes in Antioxidant Enzymes in Metabolic Syndrome Patients after Consumpti...science journals
Increased oxidative stress has been suggested as an early event in the development of the metabolic syndrome and, as such, might contribute to disease progression.
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Antihyperglycemic Effect of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Mimusops elengi against S...BRNSS Publication Hub
Objective: The present study was hypothesized to evaluate the antihyperglycemic effect of aqueous leaf extract of Mimusops elengi on streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic animals. Materials and Methods: Antidiabetic activity of M. elengi leaf extract at a dosage of 250 mg/kg body weight was evaluated. Results: The activity levels of glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase were significantly elevated in STZ-induced diabetic animals when compared to that of normal animals. After supplemented with aqueous leaf extract of M. elengi, animals group recorded significant lower blood glucose level. Conclusion: The aqueous leaf extract of M. elengi has been potent antidiabetic effect in male albino rat.
Effect of aqueous extract of phaseolus vulgaris l. (red kidney beans) on allo...IJSIT Editor
Aqueous extract of Phaseolus Vulgaris L. (Red Kidney Beans) was investigated for its effects in
alloxan induced-diabetic rats. Twenty four albino rats were randomly allocated into four groups (A-D) of six
rats each such that group A (diabetes control) received 0.5 mL distilled water, group B (diabetes) received
400 mg/kg bwt of extract, group C (normal control) received 0.5 mL of distilled water while group D (normal)
received 400 mg/kg bwt of extract, all extract were orally administered once daily for 14 days. Diabetes was
induced in groups A&B by single interperitonial injection of 150 mg/kg alloxan monohydrate. Phytochemical
screening indicated the presence of alkaloids, balsam, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, cyanogenic glycosides,
terpenes and steroids. The hypoglyceamic potential of Phasoelus vulgaris L. was expressed in diabetes
treated rats. Blood glucose, total protein, albumin and cholesterol levels of the diabetes treated rats and
normal treated rats were not significantly (p>0.05) altered when compared with the control rats. However,
these values were significantly (p<0.05)><0.05)>0.05) effects on PCV and Hb in all groups when compared to the normal control. The study showed that
the aqueous extract of Phasoelus vulgaris L. leaves possess hypoglycaemic, antidiabetic properties and
ameliorating the high levels of marker enzymes observed in diabetes untreated rats.
ANTIDIABETIC POTENTIAL OF MEMECYLON TERMINALE DALZ EXTRACTS IN ALLOXAN INDUCE...Jing Zang
Memecylon terminale Dalz is an endemic plant that is exclusively present in the Western Ghat region of Southern India. The traditional healers in this region have been using this plant extract to cure disorders such as dysentery, diabetes, diarrhea, piles, haemoptysis, menorrhagia and shown to possess carminative stomachic astringent property. The present study was carried out to evaluate the hypoglycemic activity of different extracts of M. terminale Dalz in alloxan induced diabetic rats. Chloroform and methanolic extracts of M. terminale Dalz leaves were screened for hypoglycemic activity in alloxan induced diabetes in Swiss albino rats. The lipid profile was also examined in diabetic rats administered with these extracts. The efficacy of these extracts was also analyzed for their ability to inhibit α-glucosidase and α-amylase. Of the two extracts, chloroform extract (500 mg/kg body weight) showed dose dependent decrease in blood glucose level which was comparable to that of control after 24 h of extract administration. On the other hand, chloroform extract also showed good lipid profile that was comparable with standard drug. As compared to chloroform extract, the methanolic extract showed good inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzyme activity. The results of our study indicate that M. terminale Dalz plant possesses significant protective effects against alloxan induced diabetes. However, detailed structure function analysis of active ingredients of the extract is needed to be validated.
Phytochemical evaluation and pharmacological screening of Scrophularia hyperc...SriramNagarajan18
Phytochemical evaluation and pharmacological screening of Scrophularia hypercifolia for hepatoprotective, nephroprotective and antihyperglycemic activity in alloxan induced diabetic rats Mehnoor Farheen*, Tayyaba Siddiqua
Antihyperglycemic and Anti-hyperlipidemic Effect of Herbamed, A Herbal Formul...CrimsonPublishersIOD
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia and its occurrence is increasing fast in most of the countries. Herbal medicine derived from plant extracts have been utilized increasingly for the treatment of various disorders like diabetes mellitus. The present study was designed to evaluate the anti diabetic activity of ‘Herbamed’, a herbal formulation composed of Vernonia amygdalina, Ocimum gratissimum, Zingiber officinale and Allium sativum in alloxan-induced diabetic rats model.
The IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) is an open access online & offline peer reviewed international journal, which publishes innovative research papers, reviews, mini-reviews, short communications and notes dealing with Pharmaceutical Sciences( Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry, Computational Chemistry and Molecular Drug Design, Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacy Practice, Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy, Cell Biology, Genomics and Proteomics, Pharmacogenomics, Bioinformatics and Biotechnology of Pharmaceutical Interest........more details on Aim & Scope).
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This study investigated the effect of protein isolate from leaf extract of Vernonia amygdalina in diabetic rats. Thirty (30) adults male Wistar rats were randomly divided into six (6) groups of five (5) each based on their body weight. Diabetes was induced with administration of alloxan, 150 mg/kg body weight (i.p). Group A served as the control and received 1 mL/kg body weight of 5% ethanol being solvent used, Group B received 1 mL alloxan containing 150 mg/kg only. Group C, D, E and F were respectively alloxanized but treated with 1%, 3%, 5% and 7% of protein isolate obtained from V. amygdalina leaves for 14 days. On the 15th day, the animals were humanely sacrificed and their liver homogenates were prepared. Standard biochemical procedures were adopted for determination of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities, Malondialdehyde (MDA) and glucose levels. Data were subjected to one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) with Tukey-Kramer multiple comparison post-hoc test using Graph Pad, version 6 software. Results showed that CAT activity in alloxan-induced untreated rats (1.17 μmole H2O2) was significantly (p < 0.05) lower than observed in control rats (2.10 mole H2O2). Treatment with the respective doses recorded comparable values to those observed in control rats. Similar observation was seen with SOD data. Rats treated with 7% protein isolate recorded the most significant (p < 0.05) decrease in serum glucose level. The study suggests that the protein isolate possesses anti-diabetic and hypoglycaemic effects on alloxan-induced diabetic rats.
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
ABSTRACT
Background:The main objective of the study is to determine the anti-arthritic effect of whole plant ethanolic extract of Polygonum glabrum
belonging to the family Polygonaceae in Female wistar rats using the Freund’s Complete Adjuvant (FCA) model . Methods:The plants areal
parts were collected near Tirupathi hills, Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh in India. The Phytoconstituents were identified through the
chemical tests. Ethanol (95%) was used to obtain the whole plant extraction through Soxhlet extractor. Female SD rats were used for antiarthritic
screening. Arthritis was induced using FCA, and the anti-arthritic effect of the ethanolic extract of P.glabrum was studied at doses
of 250 and500 mg/kg. The effects were compared with those of indomethacin (10 mg/kg). At the end of the study, theliver enzyme levels were
determined and a radiological examination was carried out. Results and Discussion:The preliminary phytochemical analysis of the ethanolic
extract of Polygonum glabrum showed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids and saponins. P. glabrum at 250 and 500 mg/kg
significantly inhibited the FCA-induced arthritis in the rats. This was manifested by as a decrease in the paw volume. The arthritic control
animals exhibited a significant decrease in body weight compared with control animals without arthritis. P. glabrum treated animals showed
dose dependent reduction in decrease in body weight and arthritis.At the same time, P.glabrum significantly altered the biochemical and
haematological changes induced by FCA (P < 0.05). The anti-arthritic effect of P.glabrum was comparable with that of Indomethacin.
Conclusion:The whole plant extract of P.glabrum showed significant anti-arthritic activity against FCA-induced arthritis in female Wistar
rats.
Comparative Study of The Antioxidant Activities of Monodora Myristica And A. ...iosrjce
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Effect of crude oil pollution on phytochemical and anti diabetic potentials o...ijtsrd
Objectives This study is aimed at investigating the effect of crude oil pollution on the phytochemical content and anti diabetic potentials of Oxytenanthera abyssinica rhizomes in normal and alloxan induced diabetic rats using standard methods. Method The ability of the extracts to reduce blood glucose level in normal rats was done using 200 and 400 mg kg b.w of non crude oil polluted Oxytenanthera abyssinica extract NCOPOAE and 200 and 400 mg kg b.w of crude oil polluted Oxytenanthera abyssinica extract COPOAE respectively. Alloxan monohydrate at 130 mg kg b.w was used to induce diabetes to rats and was treated with 100, 200 and 400 mg kg b.w of NCOPOAE and 100, 200 and 400 mg kg b.w of COPOAE respectively while phytochemical analysis was done following standard method. Results Oral glucose tolerance test revealed significant decrease in plasma glucose concentration p 0.05 in groups of rats fed 200 and 400 mg kg b.w of NCOPOAE at intervals of 30, 60 and 120 minutes while that of COPOAE, none significantly decreased the plasma glucose concentration, when compared with those of control groups. The extracts did not have any significant effect in alloxan induced diabetic model. Conclusion These results could indicate that crude oil pollution could affect the synthesis of phytochemicals in plants therefore affecting the ethnomedicinal potencies. It also shows that O. abyssinca rhizomes could be more potent in management of type 2 diabetes where the cells are resistant to insulin. Kizito Ifeanyi Amaefule | Jonathan Chinenye Ifemeje | Chinenye Azuka Mere "Effect of crude oil pollution on phytochemical and anti-diabetic potentials of Oxytenanthera abyssinica (rhizomes) in normal and alloxan induced diabetic rats" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd26557.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/biological-science/biochemistry/26557/effect-of-crude-oil-pollution-on-phytochemical-and-anti-diabetic-potentials-of-oxytenanthera-abyssinica-rhizomes-in-normal-and-alloxan-induced-diabetic-rats/kizito-ifeanyi-amaefule
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Nutrition before and during pregnancy has a profound effect on the development of infants. This is a rather critical time for healthy fetal development as infants rely heavily on maternal stores and nutrient for optimal growth and health outcome later in life. Prenatal nutrition addresses nutrient recommendations before and during pregnancy. Birth weight of the newborn at delivery reflects the sufficiency and the quality of maternal nutrient for the fetus during pregnancy. Prenatal nutrition has a strong influence on birth weight and further development of the infant.The present paper reviews the role of prenatal nutrition in pregnancy.
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Antihyperglycemic Effect of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Mimusops elengi against S...BRNSS Publication Hub
Objective: The present study was hypothesized to evaluate the antihyperglycemic effect of aqueous leaf extract of Mimusops elengi on streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic animals. Materials and Methods: Antidiabetic activity of M. elengi leaf extract at a dosage of 250 mg/kg body weight was evaluated. Results: The activity levels of glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase were significantly elevated in STZ-induced diabetic animals when compared to that of normal animals. After supplemented with aqueous leaf extract of M. elengi, animals group recorded significant lower blood glucose level. Conclusion: The aqueous leaf extract of M. elengi has been potent antidiabetic effect in male albino rat.
Effect of aqueous extract of phaseolus vulgaris l. (red kidney beans) on allo...IJSIT Editor
Aqueous extract of Phaseolus Vulgaris L. (Red Kidney Beans) was investigated for its effects in
alloxan induced-diabetic rats. Twenty four albino rats were randomly allocated into four groups (A-D) of six
rats each such that group A (diabetes control) received 0.5 mL distilled water, group B (diabetes) received
400 mg/kg bwt of extract, group C (normal control) received 0.5 mL of distilled water while group D (normal)
received 400 mg/kg bwt of extract, all extract were orally administered once daily for 14 days. Diabetes was
induced in groups A&B by single interperitonial injection of 150 mg/kg alloxan monohydrate. Phytochemical
screening indicated the presence of alkaloids, balsam, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, cyanogenic glycosides,
terpenes and steroids. The hypoglyceamic potential of Phasoelus vulgaris L. was expressed in diabetes
treated rats. Blood glucose, total protein, albumin and cholesterol levels of the diabetes treated rats and
normal treated rats were not significantly (p>0.05) altered when compared with the control rats. However,
these values were significantly (p<0.05)><0.05)>0.05) effects on PCV and Hb in all groups when compared to the normal control. The study showed that
the aqueous extract of Phasoelus vulgaris L. leaves possess hypoglycaemic, antidiabetic properties and
ameliorating the high levels of marker enzymes observed in diabetes untreated rats.
ANTIDIABETIC POTENTIAL OF MEMECYLON TERMINALE DALZ EXTRACTS IN ALLOXAN INDUCE...Jing Zang
Memecylon terminale Dalz is an endemic plant that is exclusively present in the Western Ghat region of Southern India. The traditional healers in this region have been using this plant extract to cure disorders such as dysentery, diabetes, diarrhea, piles, haemoptysis, menorrhagia and shown to possess carminative stomachic astringent property. The present study was carried out to evaluate the hypoglycemic activity of different extracts of M. terminale Dalz in alloxan induced diabetic rats. Chloroform and methanolic extracts of M. terminale Dalz leaves were screened for hypoglycemic activity in alloxan induced diabetes in Swiss albino rats. The lipid profile was also examined in diabetic rats administered with these extracts. The efficacy of these extracts was also analyzed for their ability to inhibit α-glucosidase and α-amylase. Of the two extracts, chloroform extract (500 mg/kg body weight) showed dose dependent decrease in blood glucose level which was comparable to that of control after 24 h of extract administration. On the other hand, chloroform extract also showed good lipid profile that was comparable with standard drug. As compared to chloroform extract, the methanolic extract showed good inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzyme activity. The results of our study indicate that M. terminale Dalz plant possesses significant protective effects against alloxan induced diabetes. However, detailed structure function analysis of active ingredients of the extract is needed to be validated.
Phytochemical evaluation and pharmacological screening of Scrophularia hyperc...SriramNagarajan18
Phytochemical evaluation and pharmacological screening of Scrophularia hypercifolia for hepatoprotective, nephroprotective and antihyperglycemic activity in alloxan induced diabetic rats Mehnoor Farheen*, Tayyaba Siddiqua
Antihyperglycemic and Anti-hyperlipidemic Effect of Herbamed, A Herbal Formul...CrimsonPublishersIOD
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia and its occurrence is increasing fast in most of the countries. Herbal medicine derived from plant extracts have been utilized increasingly for the treatment of various disorders like diabetes mellitus. The present study was designed to evaluate the anti diabetic activity of ‘Herbamed’, a herbal formulation composed of Vernonia amygdalina, Ocimum gratissimum, Zingiber officinale and Allium sativum in alloxan-induced diabetic rats model.
The IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) is an open access online & offline peer reviewed international journal, which publishes innovative research papers, reviews, mini-reviews, short communications and notes dealing with Pharmaceutical Sciences( Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry, Computational Chemistry and Molecular Drug Design, Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacy Practice, Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy, Cell Biology, Genomics and Proteomics, Pharmacogenomics, Bioinformatics and Biotechnology of Pharmaceutical Interest........more details on Aim & Scope).
All manuscripts are subject to rapid peer review. Those of high quality (not previously published and not under consideration for publication in another journal) will be published without delay.
This study investigated the effect of protein isolate from leaf extract of Vernonia amygdalina in diabetic rats. Thirty (30) adults male Wistar rats were randomly divided into six (6) groups of five (5) each based on their body weight. Diabetes was induced with administration of alloxan, 150 mg/kg body weight (i.p). Group A served as the control and received 1 mL/kg body weight of 5% ethanol being solvent used, Group B received 1 mL alloxan containing 150 mg/kg only. Group C, D, E and F were respectively alloxanized but treated with 1%, 3%, 5% and 7% of protein isolate obtained from V. amygdalina leaves for 14 days. On the 15th day, the animals were humanely sacrificed and their liver homogenates were prepared. Standard biochemical procedures were adopted for determination of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities, Malondialdehyde (MDA) and glucose levels. Data were subjected to one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) with Tukey-Kramer multiple comparison post-hoc test using Graph Pad, version 6 software. Results showed that CAT activity in alloxan-induced untreated rats (1.17 μmole H2O2) was significantly (p < 0.05) lower than observed in control rats (2.10 mole H2O2). Treatment with the respective doses recorded comparable values to those observed in control rats. Similar observation was seen with SOD data. Rats treated with 7% protein isolate recorded the most significant (p < 0.05) decrease in serum glucose level. The study suggests that the protein isolate possesses anti-diabetic and hypoglycaemic effects on alloxan-induced diabetic rats.
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
ABSTRACT
Background:The main objective of the study is to determine the anti-arthritic effect of whole plant ethanolic extract of Polygonum glabrum
belonging to the family Polygonaceae in Female wistar rats using the Freund’s Complete Adjuvant (FCA) model . Methods:The plants areal
parts were collected near Tirupathi hills, Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh in India. The Phytoconstituents were identified through the
chemical tests. Ethanol (95%) was used to obtain the whole plant extraction through Soxhlet extractor. Female SD rats were used for antiarthritic
screening. Arthritis was induced using FCA, and the anti-arthritic effect of the ethanolic extract of P.glabrum was studied at doses
of 250 and500 mg/kg. The effects were compared with those of indomethacin (10 mg/kg). At the end of the study, theliver enzyme levels were
determined and a radiological examination was carried out. Results and Discussion:The preliminary phytochemical analysis of the ethanolic
extract of Polygonum glabrum showed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids and saponins. P. glabrum at 250 and 500 mg/kg
significantly inhibited the FCA-induced arthritis in the rats. This was manifested by as a decrease in the paw volume. The arthritic control
animals exhibited a significant decrease in body weight compared with control animals without arthritis. P. glabrum treated animals showed
dose dependent reduction in decrease in body weight and arthritis.At the same time, P.glabrum significantly altered the biochemical and
haematological changes induced by FCA (P < 0.05). The anti-arthritic effect of P.glabrum was comparable with that of Indomethacin.
Conclusion:The whole plant extract of P.glabrum showed significant anti-arthritic activity against FCA-induced arthritis in female Wistar
rats.
Comparative Study of The Antioxidant Activities of Monodora Myristica And A. ...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry (IOSR-JBB) covers studies of the chemical processes in living organisms, structure and function of cellular components such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and other biomolecules, chemical properties of important biological molecules, like proteins, in particular the chemistry of enzyme-catalyzed reactions, genetic code (DNA, RNA), protein synthesis, cell membrane transport, and signal transduction. IOSR-JBB is privileged to focus on a wide range of biotechnology as well as high quality articles on genetic engineering, cell and tissue culture technologies, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, embryology, cell biology, chemical engineering, bioprocess engineering, information technology, biorobotics.
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Effect of crude oil pollution on phytochemical and anti diabetic potentials o...ijtsrd
Objectives This study is aimed at investigating the effect of crude oil pollution on the phytochemical content and anti diabetic potentials of Oxytenanthera abyssinica rhizomes in normal and alloxan induced diabetic rats using standard methods. Method The ability of the extracts to reduce blood glucose level in normal rats was done using 200 and 400 mg kg b.w of non crude oil polluted Oxytenanthera abyssinica extract NCOPOAE and 200 and 400 mg kg b.w of crude oil polluted Oxytenanthera abyssinica extract COPOAE respectively. Alloxan monohydrate at 130 mg kg b.w was used to induce diabetes to rats and was treated with 100, 200 and 400 mg kg b.w of NCOPOAE and 100, 200 and 400 mg kg b.w of COPOAE respectively while phytochemical analysis was done following standard method. Results Oral glucose tolerance test revealed significant decrease in plasma glucose concentration p 0.05 in groups of rats fed 200 and 400 mg kg b.w of NCOPOAE at intervals of 30, 60 and 120 minutes while that of COPOAE, none significantly decreased the plasma glucose concentration, when compared with those of control groups. The extracts did not have any significant effect in alloxan induced diabetic model. Conclusion These results could indicate that crude oil pollution could affect the synthesis of phytochemicals in plants therefore affecting the ethnomedicinal potencies. It also shows that O. abyssinca rhizomes could be more potent in management of type 2 diabetes where the cells are resistant to insulin. Kizito Ifeanyi Amaefule | Jonathan Chinenye Ifemeje | Chinenye Azuka Mere "Effect of crude oil pollution on phytochemical and anti-diabetic potentials of Oxytenanthera abyssinica (rhizomes) in normal and alloxan induced diabetic rats" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd26557.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/biological-science/biochemistry/26557/effect-of-crude-oil-pollution-on-phytochemical-and-anti-diabetic-potentials-of-oxytenanthera-abyssinica-rhizomes-in-normal-and-alloxan-induced-diabetic-rats/kizito-ifeanyi-amaefule
Prenatal nutrition; nutrient recommendations before, during & after pregnancypharmaindexing
Nutrition before and during pregnancy has a profound effect on the development of infants. This is a rather critical time for healthy fetal development as infants rely heavily on maternal stores and nutrient for optimal growth and health outcome later in life. Prenatal nutrition addresses nutrient recommendations before and during pregnancy. Birth weight of the newborn at delivery reflects the sufficiency and the quality of maternal nutrient for the fetus during pregnancy. Prenatal nutrition has a strong influence on birth weight and further development of the infant.The present paper reviews the role of prenatal nutrition in pregnancy.
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Evaluation of anti-diabetic potential of leaves of nelumbo nucifera in strept...pharmaindexing
Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (Nymphaeaceae), also known as sacred lotus, is a well known medicinal plant. Nelumbo nucifera (family Nymphaeaceae) are free floating plants.The methanolic extract of Nelumbo nucifera leaves was obtained by soxhlet extraction apparatus. The extract was subjected to preliminary phytochemical screening by using standard procedures.The toxicity studies and dose fixation were carried out by using OECD 425 guideline. According to OECD 425 guideline toxicity study no toxic symptoms were observed up to dose 2000 mg/kg.The anti diabetic effect of Nelumbo nucifera leaf methanolic extract given in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Oral administration of methanolic extract for 15 days in diabetic mice exhibits highly significant (P < 0.01) antidiabetic activity and also alters the body weight significantly . The data were analyzed using analysis of variance followed by Dunnett's test.The observations confirm that methanolic extract of NELUMBO NUCIFERA leaf and stem has antidiabetic activity due to presence of alkaloids,aminoacids, saponins, glycosides, triterpenoid, vitamins etc There is a need of further investigation to isolate and identify the principle chemical constituents for its anti diabetic property.
Antihyperlipidemic Activity of Torbangun Extract (Coleus amboinicus Lour) on ...iosrphr_editor
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Effects of Metformin, Pioglitazone and Aqueous Extract of Delonix Regia on Bl...iosrjce
The effects of Delonix regia extract (d200mg, d300mg, and d400mg), metformin (m8.3mg, m12.5mg
and m16.5mg), pioglitazone (p0.5mg, p0.7mg and p0.9mg) and combined formulation of metformin and extract
(m6.25d150mg) on glycated hemoglobin status in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Albino wistar rats. Diabetic
status of these rats was assessed by estimating fasting blood glucose levels. A total of 150 albino rats were used
for the investigation and were grouped into twelve groups of twelve rats each as follows; Group I: normal
control rats (NCR). Group II: Diabetic control rats (DCR). Group III: Diabetic rats treated with d200mg.
Group IV: Diabetic rats treated with d300mg. Group V: Diabetic rats treated with d400mg. Group VI: Diabetic
rats treated with m8.3mg. Group VII: Diabetic rats treated with m12.5mg. Group VIII: Diabetic rats treated
with m16.5mg. Group IX: Diabetic rats treated with p0.5mg. Group X: Diabetic rats treated with p0.75mg.
Group XI: Diabetic rats treated with p1.0mg. Group XII: Diabetic rats treated with m125d300mg each for male
and female respectively, for a total of 56 days. After every two weeks interval of treatment for eight weeks three
rats from each group were sacrificed and blood sample were collected and analyzed for various parameters.
The result obtained showed an elevated level of glycated hemoglobin in diabetic-induced wistar albino rats
compared with normal control rats. However, there was reversal of the effects when treated with the
drug/extract. Also there was reduction in the blood glucose level of the diabetic rats treated with metformin
(from 6.37±0.69 to 5.20±0.62mmol/l), pioglitazone (from 7.30±0.21mmol/l to 4.70±0.46), aqueous extract of
Delonixregia (from 8.20±0.81mmol/l to 6.10±0.60) and combined formulation of metformin and extract (from
7.81±0.34 to 4.80±0.17), at p<0.05 confidence level when compared with diabetic control rats in the various
weeks of treatment respectively
Protective effects of commelina benghalensis linn (root) extract on ethanol i...IJSIT Editor
The present study was undertaken to investigate the protective effect and possible mechanism of
alcoholic (AlE) and aqueous extract (AqE) from Commelina benghalensis root (CB) on EtOH-induced hepatic
injury in Wistar rat. Hepatotoxic parameters studied in vivo include serum transaminases (AST, and ALT),
ALP, bilirubin, protein, lipid profile (Cholesterol, triglyceride, VLDL and HDL) and level of antioxidants
together with histopathological examination. Liv 52® was used as a reference hepatoprotective agent
(5ml/kg-1b.w.). AlE and AqE (200 mg/kg-1b.w.) on oral administration decreased the level of AST, ALP, ALT,
bilirubin, cholesterol, triglyceride, VLDL, MDA and increased the level of protein, HDL and antioxidants (SOD,
GSH and CAT) in rats being treated with ethanol (EtOH). Pentobarbitone -induced sleeping time study was
carried out to verify the effect on microsomal enzymes Histopathological observations confirmed the
beneficial roles of MF against EtOH-induced liver injury in rats. Possible mechanism may involve their
antioxidant activity
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Biochemical effect of Aqueous Carica papaya Seed and Leaf Extracts on Serum B...iosrjce
The cost of administering modern anti diabetic drugs is usually beyond the reach of most people in
the low income group especially those in the developing world where the disease is on the increase. This has led
to the current shift to the use of preparations from various parts of plants because of the current increase in the
knowledge of their toxicity, side effects, active constituents and doses. This study was conducted to compare the
effects of the aqueous Carica papaya seed and leaf extracts on serum biochemistry of alloxan induced diabetic
rats especially glucose level. Male Wister rats weighing 150-200g were induced with single freshly prepared
alloxan monohydrate (150 mg/kg body weight).Diabetes was confirmed after seven days in alloxan-induced rats
showing fasting blood glucose levels ≥ 200mg/dl. The diabetic rats were randomly allocated into three
experimental groups which received Seed extract, leaf extract or normal saline depending on the group. The
extracts were administered orally for twenty-eight days after which the animals were sacrificed and blood
samples were collected for Biochemical analyses. The results showed that both extracts have significant
hypoglycaemic, hepatoprotective and nephroprotective effects although extract of the seed proved to be more
potent than that of the leaf
Cytogenetic an Experimental Monitoring Test for Plant ExtractsIOSRJPBS
More than two centuries have been passed since the chromosomes have been firstly observed in plant cells by Nageli in 1842. During this long period, chromosomes have been discovered in human cells and well recognized as a source of genes locations. The effects of chemicals and environmental pollution in human health and caners became an interested field of studying diver mutagens and their role in affecting the genetic materials. Cytogenetic tests were the main tools to evaluate the effects of those mutagens on human genome and chromosomes. Many techniques have been used for these purposes including in vitro and in vivo analyzing tests using human and animal cells. The intent of this article is to review the role of cytogenetic techniques in detecting the effects of mutagens on chromosomal aberrations and the role of plant extracts in monitoring these effects
Prevalence of Rota Virus Detection by Reverse TranscriptasePolymerase Chain R...IOSRJPBS
The present study was conducted for the period from 1/6/2016 to 20/1/2017 in Baquba city. The study aimed to detection of rotavirus in stool specimens of children fewer than five age and also explore the effects of certain demographic factors on the detection rates by revers transcriptase- polymerase chain reaction. The study included 49 patients with acute diarrhea, 32 were male and 17 were female. The age range was two months to 5 years. Demographic information on the patients regarding age, sex, residence, type of feeding and source of drinking water were collected from their parents. Stool specimens were collected from each patients and. Detection of rotavirus in stool specimens was done by conventional reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The results of present study showed that the overall infection rate by rotavirus among patients with acute diarrhea by RT-PCR tests was 93.88%. The highest infection rate was recorded among those >10-≤15 months of age. None of the results showed significantly difference between female and male, PCR (88% vs 96.87%). Likewise, there was insignificantly difference between urban and rural residence, PCR (95.65% vs 92.30%). The results revealed insignificantly higher infection rate among patients (those below 2 years) feed mixing (91.66%) and bottled (100%) compared to that breast feeding (77.77%) by RT-PCR. The rotavirus infection rate was insignificantly higher among patients consuming municipal water for drinking (97.22%) compared to those consuming bottled water (84.61%) by the RT-PCR. The study concluded that rotavirus was detected in high rates among children less than 5 years old with acute diarrhea in Baquba city, particularly those less than 2 year old.
Anti Bacterial and Anti Oxidant Activities of Evolvulus Alsinoides LinnIOSRJPBS
: Plants are very important sources of potential useful raw materials as natural chemotherapeutic agents. Shankhpushpi is botanically termed as Evolvulus alsinoides; the extracts have exhibited antioxidant, anti-ulcer, and immunomodulatory activities. The present work is to investigate the invitro therapeutic potential activities of methanolic extract of whole plant of Evolvulus alsinoides on the antimicrobial activity against five clinical pathogenic bacterial strains viz., Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Klebshiella pneumonia and Salmonella typhii, using agar well diffusion assay and Anti oxidant activity using 1-1-Diphenyl- 2-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) radical. Extract inhibited IC50: 40.2. Total phenolic content: 28.4 mg/ml & Total flavonoid content: 20.2 μg /ml. Evolvulus alsinoides (MIC): 512.5mg/ml possess 30 to 40 % inhibition, the antibacterial activity of the herbal extracts was more pronounced on the gram- negative bacteria Klebshiella pneumonia than the gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. The free radical scavenging activity of methanolic activity of whole plant of Evolvulus alsinoides increase in a concentration dependent manner, and posses statistically significance DPPH free radical scavenging & Anti microbial activities
A Study on Biomarkers in a Spatially Distributed Type – 2 Diabetes mellitus G...IOSRJPBS
Diabetes, a dreaded disease already ravaged a huge population worldwide, whether it is inherited through generations or invited by the people by their uncontrolled way of life is still obscure. Biomarkers assay is a boon to the diseased to opt proper prophylactic measures to curb or eradicate diseases. The elevated levels of various biomarkers related to inflammation of vital organs, liver function, kidney function and other vital parameters in our diabetic cases reveals the extent of organ(s) damage in these subjects. It is also evident that the levels of various biomarkers are similar in our diabetic subjects, irrespective of their habits or habitats.
Toxicological profile of Grewia bicolor root extractIOSRJPBS
In recent years, traditional system of medicine has become a topic of global importance. Many of the plant species that provide medicinal herbs have been scientifically evaluated for their possible medicinal, pharmacological and toxicological effects. A number of species of the genus Grewia have been used as medicinal herbs to treat several diseases in different parts of the globe. Grewia bicolor is the most famous medicinal plant among the genus Grewia. Despite the wide use of the plant in traditional medicine, so far no scientific evaluation was carried out on this plant for the preclinical toxicity profile. The present study was conducted to evaluate the safety of Grewia bicolor root extract. The plant extract proved that it is relatively safe through the acute and sub-acute studies.
Flora of Kansai Basin at Lalgarh of Paschim Medinipur District in West Bengal...IOSRJPBS
Flora is systematic enumeration of plant species in a given community of a given ecosystem. It reflects the quality as well as the health of the ecosystem because the floral community are the producers which support the growth and development of ecosystem. It reflects the inflow of nutrients and recycling processes through bio-geochemical processes. Indiscriminate use of different chemicals and articles for different purposes produced by different leading factories for the modern development of human societies causes threat to the environment and loosing the biodiversity which significantly destroying the environment rapidly. The main reason is increasing load of human population which damaging the environment and degrading the ecosystem by pollution directly or indirectly. The present paper reflects the 57 floral elements under 29 families and the community structure including eco-degradation process which could be a starting point of extension through community research by a group of workers in future. Hope that interested people will come and take that opportunity to record the problems for future study and assessment about the dwindling ecosystem for our existence at Lalgarh.
Although ATP production is very important for mitochondria, little is known about the actual rate of production and the value of “unit of currency” for mitochondrial energy transactions. “Unit of currency” for all transactions in general is named “quantum” in Physics, and no value of ATP quantum is accurately given in bibliography, other than rough estimates. This work focuses to calculating produced energy unit in mitochondrial metabolism (Quantum for ATP, or QATP for sort) and the rate of ATP production (power of “mitochondrial factory”)
High Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Saudi Children And Adolescents ...IOSRJPBS
Background: Vitamin D inadequacy constitutes an increasingly recognized comorbidity among Saudi populations. There were limited data about its prevalence in Saudi children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among Saudi children and adolescents with T1DM in Albaha region, southwestern of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 117 Saudi children and adolescents with T1DM. These patients were recruited from Albaha diabetic center, Saudi Arabia. The range of age of the participants was 1 –18 years.. All participants were subjected to history taking including, age, gender, duration of diabetes, clinical presentation at the onset of diabetes. Measurement of serum 25 hydroxy vitamin D was done in all participants. Results: There were 117 Saudi children and adolescent with T1DM, 52 (44.4%) were boys, and 65 (55.6%) were girls with a mean age 8.8 ± 3.4 and 9.2 ± 3.9 for boys and girls respectively (p=0.52). The mean serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels among them was 17.1± 10.1 ng/ml and the prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy was 88.9% (59.9% of subjects had vitamin D deficiency and 29 % had vitamin D insufficiency) and 11.1% had sufficient levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D. There was a significant difference in vitamin D level among different groups of vitamin D level (p˂ 0.001). The prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency was greater in the girls with 34.2%, as compared to 25.6% among boys. Vitamin D deficiency was more common among children in the range of age 1-10 years (52.1% vs 36.8%). In vitamin D deficient group, the mean levels of vitamin D were significantly lower in patients presented with DKA as compared to those presented with hyperglycemic symptoms (p= 0.016). Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency is common in Saudi children and adolescent with T1DM in Albaha region. This is more common in girls and in the younger age groups. Therefore, screening for vitamin D deficiency, creating awareness to increase sunlight exposure, increase the fortification of food products with vitamin D and vitamin D supplementation for these patients should be warranted to prevent future morbidity.
Development of Nimbolide from Seeds of Azadirachta Indica Extract Assisted by...IOSRJPBS
The recent studies on Nimbolide, a robust cervical anticancer agent was identified for the separation of Nimbolide from Azadirachta indica berry collected from Ranga Reddy- Dist, the seeds were initially isolated, dried and transformed into coarse powder. The seed core was defatted and concentrated using methanol in a soxhlet apparatus. The methanolic extract obtained from seeds is subjected to High Performance Liquid Chromatography [HPLC] by direct reverse phase method for isolation of Nimbolide using Molecular Docking of Nimbolide through Molecular Operatin Environment [MOE] 2008 software. This declared that Nimbolide has capability of binding 12.3% to a Glycine 131 undergoing polar interactions. Nimbolide was found to interact with Cyclin E, was redeemed from the Protein Data Bank [PDB code; 1W98]. It was observed that Nimbolide showed an satisfactory increased life span (54.32 and 65.16), decreased the viable cells (52.3±1.5 and 32.5±1.3), and tumor volume (3.2±0.03 and 2.4±0.04).
A Review on Different Benefits of MushroomIOSRJPBS
This paper reviews mushrooms. In this paper, nutritional and medicinal values, other uses of mushrooms were discussed. Mushrooms have been important in human history as food, as medicine, as legands, and in folk lore and religion. Mushrooms are basically consumed for their texture and flavor. They have recently become attractive as health - beneficent food and as sources for the development of drugs. Many higher mushrooms are known to contain a number of biologically active components that show promising antitumor and immunomodulating, cardiovascular, hepatoprotective, hypocholesterolemic, antiviral, antibacterial, antiparasitic and antidiabetic effects. Nutritional value of mushrooms lies between that of meat and vegetables. The rich source of proteins, vitamins and minerals and low in fat content (2-8%) unique chemicals constitution of mushrooms makes them low calorie food 8 and choice diet for those suffering from hypertension, arthrosclerosis, diabetes, obesity. Mushrooms play a role in the development of new biological remediation techniques and filtration technologies (e.g. using fungi to lower bacterial levels in contaminated water). From the review it was observed that developing countries should harness the potentials of mushrooms as this would boost the revenue income and healthy living. It is hoped that this paper would add to existing information on this fungus
Evaluation of plasma Creatine Kinase activity and Inorganic phosphate among S...IOSRJPBS
Background: CK and phosphorus are helpful biomarker for detection of early renalabnormality particularlyCK which has been shown to be abetter predicator of acute renal failure. Objectives: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study.Conducted in Khartoum and White Nile state from March to June 2016.The aim of this study to assess serum creatine kinase (CK) activity and inorganic phosphate concentrations in Sudanese patients with sickle cell anemia. 80 subjects were enrolled in this study they were classified into 40 with sickle cell disease (SCD) as casegroup and 40 healthy apparently as control group. CK activity and phosphorus level was measured by using Spectrophotometry method. Results: The results showed significantly higher Ck activity in patients with SCD when compared with control group with (P = 0.021), and not significant differences in mean of serum phosphorus concentration in case when compared with control with (P = 0.547). Also show serum CK activity in patients used hydroxyurea when compare with the mean of patients not used hydroxyurea it is significantly decrease with (P= 0.006)
A Clinical Study of Amoebic Dysentery and Its Homoeopathic ManagementIOSRJPBS
A Clinical Study of Amoebic Dysentery and Its Homoeopathic Management, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India. Background: To study the clinical presentation of amoebic dysentery and to study the results of Homeopathic management and treatment of amoebic dysentery. To assess the influence of miasm in the case of Amoebic Dysentery. Methodology: Thirty out-patients with clinically confirmed symptomatic cases of amoebic dysentery were entered trial and treated with Homoeopathic remedies on the basis of Homoeopathic principles with fixed criteria to know the results of treatment as recovered, improved or not improved. For the present study he patients who visited on Sriganganagar Homoeopathic Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Sri Ganganagar, Rajsthan, India and peripheral Out Patient Department were selected on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Result: Totally 30 patients were selected for this study. At the end of the study it was observed that, out of 30 patients, 24 patients recovered (80%), 5 case improved (16.66%) and1case is not improved (3.3%). with the help ofsuitable homoeopathic medicines. Conclusion: There were no side effects during the treatment and it can be concluded that Homoeopathic Medicines can be help the patient to take a new lease on life
Biological Efficacy of Quassia Indica (Geratn) Nooteb and Centella Asiatica (...IOSRJPBS
Antimicrobial activity of different extracts of two selected plants, Quassia indica (Geartn) Nooteb and Centella asiatica (L.) Urban were tested against selected strains of bacteria viz; Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas sps, Bacillus thuringiensis, Klebsiella sps and Serratia sps using agar disc diffusion technique. Petroleum ether, acetone, methanol and water extracts of seed and leaf of Q. indica and leaf of C. asiatica showed moderate to significant antimicrobial activity. Of the four extracts tested, petroleum ether and water fractions showed more activity against all the bacterial strains. The zone of inhibition of the active fractions for the petroleum ether ranged from 8.57 to 12.63 mm and 8.53 to 14.5mm for the water fraction of Q. indica seed and leaf and C. asiatica leaf; and exhibited comparable results with widely used commercial antimicrobial agents (16 to19 mm for Kanamycin and 14 to 17mm for Cefotaxime). The results prove the efficacy of the most active fractions of the selected plant extracts to be used for developing potent antimicrobial formulations.
Comparative Testing of Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous Extract of Bergenia ...IOSRJPBS
The aim of this research was to formulate a gel comprising of the both extracts of Bergenia ligulata rhizomes and Butea monosperma flowers that would aid in wound healing by exhibiting antibacterial activity at the site of wound infection if any. As per the literature survey conducted it was found that aqueous extract of Bergenia ligulata rhizomes and ethanolic extract of Butea monosperma flowers have good potential of antibacterial activity. Hence this antibacterial activity was studied with the help of agar well-diffusion assay method, against the micro-organisms-S. aureus, MRSA, Pr. vulgaris, and E.coli . Both these extracts were obtained through Soxhlet extraction process and this process was optimized to get maximum yield of extraction. By agar gel well- diffusion assay at the concentration of about 100µg/mL both the extracts exhibited maximum zone of inhibition. This concentration was helpful in deciding the dose for topical gel formulation.
Yield Performances of Pleurotus ostreatus on Different Growth Substrates as I...IOSRJPBS
This study was carried out to investigate the effects of some vegetables (Diplazium sammatii, Moringa oleifera, and Justicia insularis) as additives on the growth parameters of Pleurotus ostreatus cultivated on two substrates; banana leaves (BL) and banana leaves/sawdust (BL/SD). The substrates were amended with these vegetables at different concentration levels (0 g, 5 g, 10 g and 15 g). Spawn running was completed in 30, 35, and 40 days in banana leaves, banana leaves/sawdust and the control respectively. Parameters assessed included area of pileus, number of fruit bodies, fresh weight, dry weight, length of stipe and girth of stipe. Higher mean values for fresh weight (21.69 g), area of pileus (42.58 cm2 ), length of stipe (5.10 g) and girth of stipe (4.30 g) were obtained from BL substrate treated to 5 g M. oleifera leaf powder. These values were significantly different from values obtained for other plant additives. Considering the number of fruit bodiesthat emerged on BL/SD substrates, the control produced more fruit bodies than the substrates with additives. The best performance in BL/SD substrates was observed when the substrate was treated to 10 g J. insularis in some of the parameters assessed. These included fresh weight (20.64 g), number of fruit bodies (8.00) and stipe girth (3.44 cm).Other parameters like area of pileus (36.08 cm2 ) and dry weight (2.39 cm), control had a better performance. While for length of stipe, 15 g M. oleifera leaf powder had the highest mean value that was significantly different (P≤0.05) from what was observed in substrates amended with other additives. It is therefore evident that these vegetables have high potential for utilization as additives or supplements for growing of Pleurotus ostreatus especially when using BL as substrates. In addition, substratesadditive concentration combination played a significant role in selective organ growth of the test mushroom.
Dermatoglification Analysis for Selection and Training of Sports TalentsIOSRJPBS
: The term sports talent can be defined as the individual who, through his inherited and acquired conditions, has a special ability for sports performance, above the average of the general population. Fingerprints are genetic markers and can function as indicators of sporting talents. The objective of the present study was to use dermatoglyphics to identify the genetic-physical profile of soccer athletes. Twenty-four athletes belonging to the Palmeiras Sports Society Athletes' Capture Center participated in this study in the Nordeste sub-category category 16. The dermatoglyphic protocol of Cummins and Midlo (1961) was used. Standard fingerprint indices were calculated: the number of drawings for the 10 fingers and the delta index (D10). We also analyzed the types of digital formulas that indicate the representation in individuals of different types of drawings. Based on the classification of Fernandes (2002), the group presented somatofunctional classification for height, velocity and explosive strength, due to the delta index of 11.54. We conclude that dermatoglyphics can be a parameter to identify the potentiality of an individual and can be incorporated into a policy of selection and formation of sports talent.
Establishment of suspension cultures of Salvadora persica L. for benzyl isoth...IOSRJPBS
Successful scale-upof the anticancer benzyl isothiocyanate compound production was achieved from cell suspension cultures of Salvadora persica L. Cell cultures were established from the stem internodal segments derived callus. Elicitation with two biotic elicitors; chitosan and salicylic acid, increased callus biomass and benzyl isothiocyanate accumulation, but chitosan induced the maximum accumulation, which reached about four-fold higher over the control at the concentration of 100 mg/L. Benzyl isothiocyanate production from cell suspension cultures was studied in shake-flask culture and stirred-tank bioreactor with the application of the optimum concentration of chitosan in the medium. Both methods elevate the compound production; however its yield was higherin the stirred-tank bioreactor.It achieved about eight-fold increase in the production of benzyl isothiocyanate after 24 days of incubation. This protocol can act as a roadmap for large-scale production of benzyl isothiocyanate from cell suspension cultures ofSalvadora persica by using bioreactors
Antimicrobial Activity of Bauhinia Purpurea (L) by Minimum Inhibitory Concent...IOSRJPBS
MIC methods are widely used in the comparative testing of new agents, or when a more accurate result is required for clinical management. As there are no CLSI (formerly NCCLS) recommendations for the determination of MICs of varies bio-compounds against gram positive and gram negative organisms. The minimum inhibitory concentration is the lowest concentration (in μg/ml) of an antibiotic that inhibits the growth of a given strain of bacteria. In Diagnostic laboratories these MIC’S are used to confirm resistance and also most often used to determine antimicrobial invitro activity. In the present MIC method, one can get the information about Antibiotic agent, preparation of stock solutions, media and inoculation, conditions of incubation, ultimately reading and interpretation of results. The present study is focused to evaluate antibacterial activities of ethanolic extract and purified fractions of Bauhinia purpurea using a gram-positive and a gram-negative organisms Staphylococcus aureus , Klebsiella, E.coli and enterococcus
Evaluations of Some Biological Properties of Ethanolic Leave Extract of Costu...IOSRJPBS
Costus afer plant has been known to the traditionalist for a very long time. The locals having realized its medicinal potentials have employed it in a variety of ways. This study was designed to investigate the antimicrobial, biochemical and CNS depressant properties of ethanolic leave extract of Costus afer in albino mice and anti-inflammatory activity in albino rats. Ninety albino mice (22-29g) of both sexes were selected and divided into eighteen groups of five mice each. Four groups for analgesic activity, three groups for in-vivo clothing time, four groups for spontaneous locomotor activity, three groups for heamatological evaluation and four groups for phenobarbitone induced hypnosis. Twenty albino rats (180-200g) of both sexes were also selected and divided into four groups of five rats each and used for anti-inflammatory activity. In all, the control groups receive 0.2ml of normal saline while two dose groups of the extract was used 400 and 1200mg/kg representing low and high dose in the treatment group. Indomethacin, Phenobarbitone, Chropromazine, Indomethacine, Ciprofloxacin and Fluconazole were used as reference drug for anlagesic activity, locomotor activity, hypnosis, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal test respectively. Qualitative phytochemical analysis of ethanolic leave extract of Costus afer was performed. The result of the qualitative phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, tannins, phenols, glycosides and terpenoids whereas anthraquinones, essential oil and phlobatannins were absent. The results obtained shows that ethanolic leave extract of Costus afer posses antibacterial activity but no antifungal activity. There was a dose dependent increase in analgesic, anti-inflammatory activities, bleeding/clotting time and CNS activity. The hematological evaluation of the leaves of costusafer shows that the extract has no noticeable effect on the HB, PCV, RBC, but decreases the WBC, platelet count, neutrophils and lymphocytes components of the blood, also the clotting/bleeding time was seen to increase dose dependently in the treated groups. In conclusion, ethanol extract of costus afer ker Gawl leaves possess antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and CNS depressant activity.
Hepatoprotective and Antioxidant Effects of the Flavonoid-rich Fraction of th...IOSRJPBS
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Antidiabetic and Cytoprotective Effect of Ethanolic Extract of SalaciaNitida Root on Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats
1. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS)
e-ISSN:2278-3008, p-ISSN:2319-7676. Volume 12, Issue 1 Ver. III (Jan. - Feb.2017), PP 87-93
www.iosrjournals.org
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Antidiabetic and Cytoprotective Effect of Ethanolic Extract of
SalaciaNitida Root on Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats
Dooka B. D1
and Ezejiofor A. N1
Department of Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Abstract:
Objective:Many of the available therapies for diabetes have a number of serious adverse effects; therefore the
search for more effective and safer hypoglycaemic agents becomes a paramount. This research was set to
investigate the antidiabetic potential and cytoprotective effect of ethanolic root extract of Salacianitida on
alloxan induced hyperglyceamic rats.
Method:Acute toxicity and phytochemical constituents were evaluated using standardized methods. The study
lasted for a period of thirty days comprising of two phases: induction phase and treatment phase. Thirty animals
were grouped into five groups of six rats each. Group 1 and 2 serve as normal and toxic control respectively
while groups 3, 4, and 5 were treated with 750, 1500mg of S.nitidaand 5mg glibenclamide respectively. The
BGL, food and fluid intake was monitored daily while the body weight was measured on weekly. The last day of
the study after an overnight fast, the animals were loaded with glucose and the OGTT measured prior to and at
30minutes interval for two hours after which the animals were sacrificed under ether anaesthesia and the
organs isolated for histological examination.
Results/Conclusion:The results of the present study indicate that S.nitida possessantidiabetic potentials and
cytoprotective effect noted in its significant percentage reduction in the glucose level, slight increase in body
weight and restoration of the toxic organs to normal.
Keywords:antidiabetic, cytoprotective effect, hyperglyceamic rats, Salacianitida
I. Introduction
Diabetes is gradually emerging as a major public health challenge. According to the International
Diabetes Federation (IDF), the overall cost assessment for the global prevention and treatment of diabetes will
run up to $490 billion by 2030. The prevalence of diabetes is higher in men than in women and diabetes
prevalence across the world appears to be increase in the proportion of people greater than 65 years of age
(Mohan et al., 2007). Diabetes mellitus has attained a pandemic form. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder of
carbohydrate, fat and protein resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both (Diabetes Care,
2010). Due to the failure of the modern medicine to address this issues without it inherent problems which result
as toxicity to target organ, there arose the need to turn back to nature using herbals which seems more potential
with less toxic effect, hence a search by different communities on the possibilities of sourcing antidiabetics
from their surrounding.
S.nitida is a plant in the family of Celastraceae. Salacia is a climbing shrub distributed in Sri- Lanka,
South-West India, Thialand, Philippines, Java, South Africa and Southeastern part of Nigeria. The plant is
locally called “enyimocha” in Ibo and “akorkor in Ogoni. The stem, leaves, rhizomes and roots are harvested
from the wild plant and they contain several bioactive metabolites. It flowers fruits throughout the year
depending on the humidity of the soil. In the traditional system of medicine, the plants of this genus are being
used as acrid, bitter, thermogenic, astringent, anodyne, anti-inflammatory, depurative, emmenagogue, vulnerary,
liver tonic and stomachic. They are useful in vitiates conditions of vata, diabetes, hemorrhoids, inflammation,
leucorrhoea, leprosy, skin diseases, amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, wounds, ulcers, hyperhydrosis, hepatopathy,
dyspepsia, flatulence, colic and spermatorrhoea. Herbal tea containing Salaciareticulata gives a significant
reduction in fasting plasma glucose level, glycatedhaemoglobin and body mass index suggesting the use of
S.reticulata diet for individuals with mild type 2 diabetes (Kajimotoet al., 2000). The powdered root bark of
S.oblonga is used to treat inflammations.
S.nitida is marketed as a starch blocker suggesting that it might help to reduce the body weight. The
ethanolic extracts of the roots of S.nitida is used in the treatment of malaria in the southeastern part of Nigeria
(Ogbonnaet al., 2008). Therefore this study was set to ascertain the antidiabetic and cytoprotective effect of
ethanolic root extract of salacianitida on alloxan-induced diabetic rat.
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II. Experimental
Sample Collection
Plant material used in this study consist of the fresh roots of Salacianitida, collected from a local area in Aluu of
Choba community in ObioAkpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria in November, 2014.
Sample Identification
The plant was identified and authenticated by Dr. ChimezieEkeke of the Department of Plant Science and
Biotechnology, University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Sample Processing and Extraction
After identification, the plant samples were washed with clean water to remove dirt from the roots. The
roots were reduced to smaller sizes and sun-dried. About 1000mg of the powdered root was weighed on an
analytical balance and then pulverized using an electric grinder. It was then subjected to solvent extraction by
maceration for 96 hours using ethanol (100%v/v). The extract was filtered then carefully evaporated to dryness
over a water bath under controlled temperature. The percentage yield was then determined. The obtained extract
was stored in a refrigerator.
Animal Care and Handling
The animals used for the study were 30Wistaralbino rats of both sexes weighing 150-200g procured
from the animal house of Department of Experimental Pharmacology& Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical
Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. They were grouped based on their body weight into five
groups of six animals each. They were housed in spacious cages and maintained in standard laboratory
conditions. They were fed with standard pelletized feed (manufactured by Premier Feed Mill Co. Ltd) and were
allowed water ad libitium. Animal ethics and proper handling methods were strictly adhered to. The bedding of
the cages (saw dust) was changed daily and the cages washed and disinfected every other day.
Diabetes Induction Using Alloxan
Diabetes mellitus was induced in a batch of normoglycemic albino rats using alloxan monohydrate.
After acclimatization period and grouping of the animals, the animals were then fasted for 18 hours over night to
prepare them for induction. Group 1 was used as control. Group 2, 3, 4, and 5 were made diabetic by single IP
injection of alloxan monohydrate (120mg/kg) and served as diabetic control, treatment and standard groups
respectively. Rats that exhibited plasma glucose levels >250mg/dl, 7 days after administration of alloxan were
included in the study. Treatment for diabetes (S.nitida extract 750mg/kg and 1500mg/kg orally) and
glibenclamide was initiated from the 7th
day of post alloxan administration.
Evaluation of Antidiabetic Activity
Seven days after alloxan injections, the hyperglycemic rats (blood glucose level > 250mg/kg) were selected for
the anti-diabetic study. The animals were divided into various groups for treatment. The different groups are as
follows;
- Group 1- non-induced/non-induced rats(normal control)
- Group 2- induced/non- treated rats ( toxic control)
- Group 3- induced/750mg/kg of S.nitida
- Group 4- induced/1500mg/kg of S.nitida
- Group 5- induced/5mg/kg glibenclamide.
These treatment protocols were followed and performed daily for 21 days.
Blood glucose samples were collected by tail tipping method from the overnight fasted rats. The blood glucose
level was determined by the glucose strip method, using a glucometer.
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
The oral glucose tolerance test was performed in overnight fasted normal, diabetic and treated rats on the 21st
day of the treatment. Glucose (2g/kg) was given orally and the blood glucose level was measured at 0, 30, 60,
90 and 120 minutes after administration of the glucose.
Histopathological Analysis
The organs of the animals were harvested afterwards by anaesthetizing using light ether anaesthetic, the
extracted organs; liver, kidney and pancreas were weighed to obtain the absolute organ weight, fixed in 10%
formaldehyde and taken for histological analysis.After 72 hours, the organs were dehydrated in graded alcohol,
cleared in xylene and embedded in paraffin. The processing of the harvested tissues was done by an
autotechnician, the slides were mounted and stained with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E). The stained sections
were morphologically evaluated and pictures of the slides were taken and recorded for comparism.
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Statistical Analysis
Analysis using Anova software was carried out to examine the statistical significance of differences in the mean
levels of the various parameters and biomarkers between the control and test groups.
III. Results
Table 1shows theeffect of different doses of the plant extract and glibenclamide on BGL of alloxan
induced diabetic rat indicating a dosed dependent significant percentage reduction in blood glucose levels after
14 and 21 days of treatment with the highest reduction of BGL noted when the standard drug GBM was used.
Table 2 shows the effect of different doses of the plant extract and GBM on the body weight of alloxan
induced diabetic and treated rats. The table shows significant dose dependent increase in the body weight of the
diabetic rats treated with the plant extracts and the standard drug.
Table 3 shows a significant time and dose dependent reduction in blood glucose levels of diabetic rats
treated with both plant extract and glibenclamide compared to the untreated rats. Untreated diabetic rats died
after 30 minutes because of low glucose tolerance
Resultof the effect of different doses of the plant extract and GBM on the feed and fluid intake,
absolute and relative weight of organs of alloxan induced diabetic rat is shown in table 4. The table shows a
significant decrease in feed and fluid intake of diabetic rats treated with the plant extract compared to the
untreated diabetic rats.
Figure 1 Photomicrograph of pancreas: figure1a is the photomicrograph of Control slide showing
normal pancreatic histology.(1b) is thephotomicrophagh of diabetic induced pancreas of untreated group
showing acinar cells but no islet cells.(1c) is the photomicrograph ofdiabetic pancreas treated with 750mg/kg of
Salacianitida root extract showing acinar cells and a gradual restoration of the islet cells.(1d) is the
photomicrograph of the diabetic induced pancreas treated with 1500mg/kg of ethanolicSalacianitida root extract
showing acinar cells and a higher restoration of islets cells.(1e) is the photomicrograph of the diabetic induced
pancreas treated with 5mg/kg of glibenclamide, showing acinar cells and restored islet cells.
Figure 2 Photomicrograph of kidney: figure (2a) is photomicrograph of the control slide showing the
normal histology of the kidney; (2b) Photomicrograph of the diabetic induced kidney of untreated group
showing tubular distortion and severe hemorrhage (SHM). 2c) Photomicrograph of diabetic kidney treated with
750mg/kg of Salacianitida rootextract showing reduced haemorrhage and restoration of normal histology, also
seen were the glomeruli and renal tubules. 2d) Photomicrograph of the kidney treated with 1500mg/kg of
Salacianitida rootextract showing reduced haemorrhage and restoration to normal histology. 2e)
Photomicrograph of the kidney treated with 5mg/kg of glibenclamide showing full restoration of normal
histology.
Figure 3 Photomicrograph of liver: (3a) is the control slide showing normal histology of the liver. (3b)
Photomicrograph of diabetic liver showing hepatocyte injury, inflammatory cells and sinusoidal haemorrhage.
3c) Photomicrograph of the diabetic liver treated with 750mg/kg of Salacianitida rootextract still showing
inflammatory cells. 3d) Photomicrograph of diabetic liver treated with 1500mg/kg of Salacianitida root extract
showing reduced inflammatory cells. 3e) Photomicrograph showing restoration to normal of liver histology
after treatment with 5mg/kg of glibenclamide. No observed inflammatory cells or histologic change.
IV. Discussion
The management of diabetes with medications devoid of any side effects is still a major challenge to
the medical system. This concern has led to an increase demand for natural products with antihyperglycemic
activity, and fewer side effects. In this study, the results obtained suggest that the ethanolic extract of the root of
Salacianitida exhibits dose dependent anti-diabetic property and tissue protective effects. Acute toxicity testing
of the ethanolic extract of roots of Salacianitida suggests that the lethal dose is greater than 5000mg/kg as there
were no incidence of abnormalities, gross lesions, body weight changes and mortality observed in the albino rats
when the dose of 5000mg/kg plant extract was administered. The roots of this plant can be said to be relatively
safe (Lorke, 1983).
The phytochemical screening of the ethanolic extractof Salacianitida root revealed the presence of
alkaloids, cardiac glycosides, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, terpenoids, phlobotannins and
carbohydrates. Some of these phytocomponents may cause hypoglycaemic effect in diabetic rats. Studies have
shown that such biological activityhypoglycaemic effect might manifest due to the presence of flavonoids,
alkaloids, steroids and quinones (Sanders et al., 2001; Ghosh and Konishi, 2007). Also, saponins have been
reported to exhibit hypoglycaemic activity which may have inhibitory effects on liver (Nakashima et al., 1993).
The ethanolic extract of Salacianitidaroot exhibited a dose dependent hypoglycaemic property as
shown in table Table 1. The result shows that the ethanolic extract of the plant acted on the blood glucose,
exhibiting potential glucose tolerance effect and is concordance with the report of Singh (2011). This is reflected
in the significant decrease in the blood glucose levels of the diabetic rats treated with S.nitidaextract and
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glibenclamide compared to the blood glucose levels of the untreated diabetic rats. Plants may act on blood
glucose through different mechanisms, some of them may have insulin-like substances (Chakravarthyet al.,
1980), stimulation of β-cells to produce more insulin (Ananthanet al., 2004; Ayodhya et al 2010; Chauhan et al
2010, Anand et al 2010), while others may increase β-cells in the pancreas by activating the regeneration of
pancreatic cells (Bopannaet al., 1997; Chorvathovaet al., 199t al 20103, Rao et al 2001). Plant fibres may also
interfere with carbohydrate absorption, thereby affecting blood glucose (Subramoniam, 1996). Natural products
having antidiabetic potential act through the following mechanisms:-Drugs acting like insulin
(insulinomimetics); drugs acting on insulin secreting beta cells (secretagogues); drugs modifying glucose
utilization; drugs regenerating and/or repairing pancreatic beta cells; drugs preventing pathological conversion
of starch to glucose by inhibition of beta-galactosidase, alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase; drugs preventing
oxidative stress that is possibly involved in pancreatic beta cell dysfunction found in diabetes (Jarald, 2008).
Diabetic rats exhibited significant decrease in body weight; however, treatment with S.nitida root
extracts restored the body weights to near normal levels. Weight gains were lesser in diabetic rats treated with
S.nitidathan in those treated with glibenclamide. Improvement of body weight of the diabetic rats treated with
the plant extract may be due to the antidiabetogenic effect of S.nitida, as type 1 diabetic condition is associated
with loss of body weight.
The supplementation of S.nitidaimproved the glucose tolerance in the fasted treated rats (Table 3).
From the table, diabetic rats treated with the plant extracts showed a significant reduction in glucose induced
hyperglycaemia to near normal levels, while all untreated diabetic rats died at 60 minutes suggesting their low
tolerance to glucose.
An evaluation of the absolute organ (Pancreas, Kidney and Liver) weight of the alloxaninduced
diabetic rats (Table 4) revealed a significant decrease in the weight of the organs of rats treated with ethanolic
root extract of S.nitida and glibenclamide compared to the weights of the organ of the untreated rats. The
alteration in overall organ-body weight ratio is an indication of impairment in the normal functioning of the
organs.
Also, the feed and fluid intake of diabetic rats was affected by the ethanolic root extract of
Salacianitida on the feed and fluid intake on diabetic rats (Table 4). The table shows a dose dependent
significant decrease in the feed and fluid intake of diabetic rats treated with S.nitidacompared with the untreated
diabetic rats. However a slight but not significant increase was observed in the feed and fluid intake levels when
compared to the control. Improvement in the feed and fluid intake of the diabetic rats treated with the plant
extract further supports the antidiabetogenic effect of S.nitida in the management of diabetes. The reduction in
feed and fluid intake in diabetic rats treated with 5mg/kg glibenclamide was slightly higher than the group
treated with 1500mg/kg S.nitida.
Because appropriate morphological studies are useful for the anatomical localization of action of toxin
(Sagaret al., 2010), functional studies in toxicology was coupled with appropriate histological studies. The
photomicrograph of the pancreas of the untreated diabetic rats shows degeneration of the pancreatic islet cells
(figure 1b). This degeneration of the pancreatic islet cells will cause a rise in blood glucose level and poor
utilization of glucose leading to hyperglycemia. The photomicrograph of the pancreas of treated diabetic rats
(figures 1c, 1d and 1e) shows that treatments with the extracts and glibenclamide caused a regeneration of the
pancreatic islet cells. Comparing figures 1c and 1d, it is observed that when a higher concentration (1500mg/kg)
of the extract was given, a greater restorative effect was shown on the islet cells than when the lower dose
(750mg/kg) was used.
The photomicrographs of the kidney of the control (non-diabetic group) in figure 2a show that the
kidney of the non-diabetic rats were normal, showing numerous glomerulus, renal tubules and blood vessels.
However, the photomicrograph of the untreated diabetic rats (figure 2b) shows severe haemorrhage and
distortion of renal tubules. The different doses of the extracts 750mg/kg (figure 2c) and 1500mg/kg (figure 2d)
showed normal histological features, with the restorations close to normal when 1500mg/kg dose of extract is
used.
The photomicrograph of the liver of non-diabetic rats (figure 3a) shows normal hepatocytes, central
vein and sinusoids as expected. While the photomicrograph of the liver of untreated diabetic rats show
histological changes in the liver. Alloxan induced inflammations as a collection of inflammatory cells were seen
together with sinusoidal haemorrhage and hepatocyte injury (fig 3b). However, administering 750mg/kg dose of
the extract reduced the inflammation slightly (figure 3c), while a 1500mg/kg dose resulted in more pronounced
reduced inflammation and no haemorrhage (figure 3d). Treatment with 5mg/kg of glibenclamide resulted in
restoration to a normal liver histology (figure 3e). Results obtained in the histology studies suggest that S.nitida
root extract is non-toxic to the kidney and liver at all doses used and under a prolonged usage.
Conclusion: in conclusion, results from both the histological and the toxicological studies all support
the use of the roots of Salacianitida in the management of diabetes.
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Table1: Effect of ethanolic root extract of S.nitida and glibenclamide on blood glucose level of alloxan induced
rat (% BGL reduction).
Groups Day 0 Day 7 Day 14 Day 21
Group1 65.25±4.99 65.00±4.96 64.20±5.45 63.45±9.21
Group 2 273.70±46.82 390.25±54.58
↑42.58%
461.75±98.00
↑68.71%
481.25±106.79
↑75.83%
Group 3 471.00±38.45 407.25±48.84
↓13.54%
311.25±55.14*
↓40.00%
247.00±40.09*
↓41.83%
Group 4 416.75±18.80 327.00±15.73*
↓21.57%
251.00±23.31*
↓39.66%
191.25±16.15*
↓54.11%
Group 5 480.25±54.43 312.25±9.21*
↓35.00%
224.00±18.66*
↓53.36%
114.00±14.31*
↓76.26%
Mean ± SEM (n=6) *=p < 0.05, significantly different compared to the diabetic untreated group. I.C = diabetic
induce; GBM = Glibenclamide
Table 2: Effect of ethanolic root extract of S. nitida on body weight of alloxan induced diabetic rat for the
period of the study (% increase in BW).
Groups Day 0 Day 7 Day 14 Day 21
Group1 150.75±2.5 152.75±2.22 155.00±2.45 156.75±1.89
Group 2 183.50±2.65 164.00±5.94
↓10.38%
140.75±7.93
↓23.50%
118.75±8.77
↓35.11%
Group 3 189.75±2.5 191.75±2.5*
↑1.05%
193.25±2.06*
↑1.85%
195.00±2.16*
↑2.77%
Group 4 183.00±2.65 185.75±1.71*
↑1.5%
186.25±1.5*
↑2.05%
188.50±1.29*
↑3.14%
Group 5 186.00±2.58 190.75±3.5*
↑2.55%
194.75±3.59*
↑4.44%
196.75±1.71*
↑5.65%
Mean ± SEM (n=6); *=p < 0.05 significantly different compared untreated group
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Table 3 Effect of ethanolic root extract of salacianitidaon serum oral glucose torelancelevel of alloxan induced
diabetic rat (OGTT).
Groups Basal 30 Min 60 Min 120 Min
Group1 70.25±7.14 72.50±7.05 71.50±5.97 71.00±6.58
Group 2 439.75±66.43 482.50±65.67 0.00 0.00
Group 3 120.00±8.98* 126.00±5.72* 123.75±2.99* 120.75±2.22*
Group 4 109.75±10.53* 115.50±7.85* 113.25±8.69* 110.75±8.96*
Group 5 104.50±5.45* 113.50±4.65* 108.00±4.08* 106.00±3.16*
Mean ± SEM (n=5) ;*= P < 0.05 significantly different compared to the diabetic untreated.
Table 4:Effect of the ethanolic root extract of Salacianitida on the feed and fluid intake, absolute and relative
weight of organs.
Groups IBW (g)
FBW (g)
(APW)(g)
RWP (%)
ALW(g)
RWL(%)
AKW(g)
RWK (%)
Feed intake (g/d) Fluid intake (ml/d)
Group1 150.75±2.5
156.75±1.89
0.41 ±0.03
0.26±0.21
3.50±0.08
2.24±0.18
2.25±0.13
1.44±0.13
36.14±5.46 81.00±3.91
Group 2 183.50±2.65
118.75±8.77
1.35±0.12
1.14±0.18
6.20±0.09
5.22±0.62
4.40±0.18
3.68±0.19
80.14±4.88 272.43±17.07
Group 3 189.75±2.5
195.00±2.16*
0.83±0.05*
0.41±0.14*
4.85±0.08*
2.49±0.23*
2.93±0.13*
1.50±0.06*
66.09±3.96* 145.67± 9.58*
Group 4 183.00±2.65
188.50±1.29*
0.68±0.12*
0.37±0.05*
4.15±0.13*
2.20±0.09*
2.65±0.17*
1.41±0.10*
57.05±4.51* 120.67±10.05*
Group 5 186.00±2.58
196.75±1.71*
0.55±0.05*
0.28±0.01*
3.70±0.13*
1.87±0.15*
2.57±0.17*
1.31±0.16*
49.14±3.39* 106.95±6.34*
Mean ± SEM(n=5) ; *=p < 0.05 significantly different compared to the diabetic untreated group.IBW=initial
body weight; FBW= final body weight; APW= absolute pancreatic weight; RWP= relative weight of pancreas;
ALW= absolute liver weight; RWL= relative weight of Liver; AKW= absolute kidney weight; RWK= relative
weight of kidney
Figure 1: Photomicrograph ofpancreas. All panel stained with H & E, Magnification X400. (1a)negative
controlrat pancreas showing adequate islet cell mass; (1b)positive/diabetic control showing reduced and
distorted islet cell which could be due to atrophy and no acinar cells was seen; (1c) induced + 750mg/kg
Salacianitida showing increased islet cell mass; (1d) induced + 1500mg/kg Salacianitida showing adequate islet
cell mass and restoration of normal histology of the pancreases; (1e) induced ± 5mg/kg glibemclamideshowing
restoration of normal histology showing a good islet cell mass and acinar cells architecture
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Figure 2: Photomicrograph of kidney. All panel stained with H & E, Magnification X400. (2a) negative control
showing normal histology of kidney with presence of glomeruli and renal tubules; (2b) positive/diabetic control
showing distorted glomeruli; (2c) induced + 750mg/kg Salacianitida showing no histologic change; (2d)
induced + 1500mg/kg Salacianitida showing no histologic change; (2e) induced + 5mg/kg glibemclamide
showing normal architecture
Figure 3: Photomicrograph ofliver. All panel stained with H & E, Magnification X400. (3a) negative control
showing normal hepatocytes with central vein (3b) positive/diabetic control showing necrosis (3c) induced +
750mg/kg Salacianitidashowing inflammatory changes and restoration of normal histology; (3d) induced +
1500mg/kg Salacianitida showing reduced inflammation and restoration of normal histology; (3e) induced +
5mg/kg glibemclamide showing restoration to normal histology evidenced with appearance of hepatocytes with
central vein