scholarly journals Phytochemical Screening, Physicochemical Properties, Acute Toxicity Testing and Screening of Hypoglycaemic Activity of Extracts ofEremurus himalaicusBaker in Normoglycaemic Wistar Strain Albino Rats

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahlam Mushtaq ◽  
Seema Akbar ◽  
Mohammad A. Zargar ◽  
Adil F. Wali ◽  
Akhtar H. Malik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Glucose Tolerance Test ◽  
Tolerance Test ◽  
Oral Glucose ◽  
Oral Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Meoh Extract ◽  
Hypoglycaemic Activity

In the present study EtOAc, MeOH, and aqueous extracts ofEremurus himalaicuswere evaluated for hypoglycaemic effect in normal rats using both oral glucose tolerance test and 14-day oral administration study. Phytochemical and physicochemical screening was also done. In oral glucose tolerance test the aqueous and MeOH extracts ofEremurus himalaicusat a dose level of 500 mg/kg body weight prior to glucose load resulted in a significant fall in blood glucose level within 150 min. of glucose administration. The aqueous extract at a dose level of 250 mg/kg body weight and 500 mg/kg body weight also showed good hypoglycaemic response (P< 0.001); this was followed by MeOH extract at a dose level of 500 mg/kg body weight (P< 0.05), while MeOH extract at dose level of 250 mg/kg body weight and ethyl acetate extract at dose level of 250 mg/kg body weight and 500 mg/kg body weight exhibited insignificant effect. Phytochemical screening of extracts revealed the presence of alkaloids, terpenoids, phenolics, tannins, saponins, cardiac glycosides, and flavonoids. The results indicate that aqueous extract possess significant hypoglycaemic activity in normoglycaemic rats which may be attributed to the above-mentioned chemical constituents.

scholarly journals Preliminary phytochemical screening and evaluation of hypoglycemic properties of the root extract of Uveria chamae

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emordi Jonathan Emeka ◽  
Agbaje Esther Oluwatoyin ◽  
Oreagba Ibrahim Adekunle ◽  
Iribhogbe Osede Ignis
Keyword(s):  
Single Dose ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Glucose Tolerance Test ◽  
Tolerance Test ◽  
Oral Glucose ◽  
Oral Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels

<p>The purpose of this study is to evaluate the hypoglycaemic properties and preliminary phytochemical screening of <em>Uveria chamae</em>. The hypoglycaemic properties of <em>Uveria chamae</em> was assessed on normoglycaemic rat that received single dose of the extract at 250 and 500 mg/kg body weight and blood glucose levels estimated at 2, 4, and 6 hours (single dose study). The hypoglycaemic property of the extract was also evaluated in normoglycemic rats by oral glucose tolerance test. Phytochemical screening of the extract for the presence of secondary metabolites was performed with standard methods. The extract showed a significant (p&lt;0.05) reduction in blood glucose levels at 2h and 6h compared to control.  The oral glucose tolerance test  result also showed a significant decrease (p&lt;0.05) in blood glucose levels . The study showed that the extract, <em>Uveria chamae</em> has hypoglycaemic properties which may be accounted for by the presence of the phytochemicals.</p><p> </p>

scholarly journals Oral Supplementation with Physiological Doses of Leptin During Lactation in Rats Improves Insulin Sensitivity and Affects Food Preferences Later in Life

Endocrinology ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 149 (2) ◽  
pp. 733-740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juana Sánchez ◽  
Teresa Priego ◽  
Mariona Palou ◽  
Aixa Tobaruela ◽  
Andreu Palou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Insulin Sensitivity ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test ◽  
Glucose Tolerance Test ◽  
Food Preferences ◽  
Tolerance Test ◽  
Oral Glucose ◽  
Oral Glucose Tolerance

We have previously described that neonate rats supplemented with physiological doses of oral leptin during lactation become more protected against overweight in adulthood. The purpose of this study was to characterize further the long-term effects on glucose and leptin homeostasis and on food preferences. Neonate rats were supplemented during lactation with a daily oral dose of leptin or the vehicle. We followed body weight and food intake of animals until the age of 15 months, and measured glucose, insulin, and leptin levels under different feeding conditions: ad libitum feeding, 14-h fasting, and 3-h refeeding after fasting. An oral glucose tolerance test and a leptin resistance test were performed. Food preferences were also measured. Leptin-treated animals were found to have lower body weight in adulthood and to eat fewer calories than their controls. Plasma insulin levels were lower in leptin-treated animals than in their controls under the different feeding conditions, as was the increase in insulin levels after food intake. The homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance index was significantly lower in leptin-treated animals, and the oral glucose tolerance test also indicated higher insulin sensitivity in leptin-treated animals. In addition, these animals displayed lower plasma leptin levels under the different feeding conditions and were also more responsive to exogenous leptin administration. Leptin-treated animals also showed a lower preference for fat-rich food than their controls. These observations indicate that animals supplemented with physiological doses of oral leptin during lactation were more protected against obesity and metabolic features of the metabolic syndrome.

Abstract #873: Association of Patterns in the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test and Different Clinical Features in Patients with Insulinoma

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Fanny Rodriguez Vallejo ◽  
Juan Manuel Rios Torres ◽  
Francisco J. Gomez-Pérez ◽  
Juan A. Rull Rodrigo ◽  
Bernardo Pérez Enriquez
Keyword(s):  
Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Glucose Tolerance Test ◽  
Tolerance Test ◽  
Oral Glucose ◽  
Oral Glucose Tolerance

Oral glucose tolerance test or HbA1c assessment of subjects with coronary disease verified by angiography

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zivkovic Teodora Beljic ◽  
Biljana Jojic ◽  
Jelic Marina Andjelic ◽  
Goran Loncar ◽  
Aleksandar Davidovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test ◽  
Coronary Disease ◽  
Glucose Tolerance Test ◽  
Tolerance Test ◽  
Oral Glucose ◽  
Oral Glucose Tolerance
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