scholarly journals EFFECT OF ETHANOLIC SEED EXTRACT OF CITRUS LANATUS (WATERMELON) ON IMMUNOREACTIVITY OF HIPPOCAMPAL NEUROFILAMENT OF ADULT WISTAR RATS

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-05
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Finbarrs ◽  
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Francis Chinedu ◽  
Oluwato milayo ◽  
Patience Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Seed Extract

scholarly journals Evaluation of Juniperus communis L. seed extract on benign prostatic hyperplasia induced in male Wistar rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Akbari ◽  
Mohammad Azadbakht ◽  
Kanu Megha ◽  
Ayat Dashti ◽  
Lale Vahedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Seed Extract ◽  
Prostatic Hyperplasia ◽  
Vehicle Group ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Juniperus Communis ◽  
Male Wistar Rats

Abstract Background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common disease which causes various health problems for elderly men such as urinary retention, recurring urinary tract infection and bladder stones. The aim of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic effects of Juniperus communis L. seed extract (JCS) on BPH in male Wistar rats. Methods To this end, 30 rats were divided into 5 groups (N = 6): group 1 (vehicle), group 2 (disease control), group 3 (standard medicine; 10 mg/kg finasteride), and groups 4 and 5 were treated with 300 mg/kg and 600 mg/kg of the hydroalcoholic JCS seed extract, respectively. Groups 2, 3, 4 and 5 received testosterone enanthate to induce prostatic hyperplasia. At the end of experimental period (28 days), prostate glands were cut off under anesthesia. Histopathological examination was done and biochemical parameters such as Malondialdehyde, Glutathione and protein carbonyl were also measured. Their body weights were also observed during the study. At the end of the experiment, prostate weights and prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels were measured. Prostate index, inhibition prostate weight and inhibition prostate index were also calculated. Results Both histopathological examination and biochemical parameter results showed significant improvements in rats treated with finasteride and 600 mg/kg JCS extract (p < 0.01). In addition, PSA levels showed significant decrease in comparison with the disease group. But acute toxicity test indicated that using JCS extract resulted in an increase in liver enzymes (ALP, LDH, SGOT, SGPT). As a result, the extract should be used with caution. Conclusions Oral administration of JCS extract is effective on preventing testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Male Fertility-Enhancing Activities of Water Seed Extract of Hunteria umbellata in Wistar Rats

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Adejuwon Adewale Adeneye ◽  
Joseph Abayomi Olagunju ◽  
Babatunde Adekunle Murtala
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Male Fertility ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Oral Treatment ◽  
Seed Extract ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Hormonal Profile ◽  
Group I ◽  
Dose Dependent

Background. In this study, the male fertility-enhancing activity of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg/day of Hunteria umbellata water seed extract (HU) in Wistar rats was studied for 60 days. In doing this, effect of repeated doses of HU was studied on the weight gain pattern, gonadosomatic index (GSI), serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), testosterone (TS), prolactin (PRL), and estradiol (ES)} as well as testicular antioxidant status of the treated rats as a way of elucidating the mechanism(s) of action of HU. Method. Thirty-six (36) male Wistar rats were randomly divided into six groups (I-VI) of six rats per group. Group I rats were gavaged with 10 ml/kg/day of distilled water and served as an untreated control; Group II rats were gavaged with 0.3 mg/kg/day of clomiphene in distilled water; Groups III-V rats received 100 mg/kg/day, 200 mg/kg/day, and 400 mg/kg/day of HU, respectively, and Group VI rats received 20 mg/kg/day of Vitamin C all in distilled water. All treatments were for 60 days after which the treated rats were humanely sacrificed. Sera of blood samples were processed for the above stated hormonal profile. Similarly, testicular tissues obtained were processed for semen analysis and complete antioxidant profile of the HU-treated testicles by assaying for superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione (GSH), glutathione reductase (GSR), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and Thiobarbituric Reactive Species (TBARS). Results. Prolonged treatments with 100 mg/kg/day, 200 mg/kg/day, and 400 mg/kg/day of HU for 60 days induced dose dependent reductions in weight gain pattern with the most significant (p<0.001) effect recorded with the highest dose of HU. Conversely, significant (p<0.001) increase was recorded for GSI at the same HU dose. Clomiphene and HU also induced significant (p<0.01, p<0.001) dose dependent increases in the total sperm count, %live sperm, but reverse effects on %dead sperm and %abnormal sperm. On the hormonal profile, oral treatment with 100 mg/kg/day, 200 mg/kg/day, and 400 mg/kg/day of the extract induced profound (p<0.05, p<0.01, and p<0.001) dose related increases in the sera TS, LH, and FSH while it caused reverse effect on serum PRL but caused no significant alterations in the serum ES levels. Similarly, oral treatment with vitamin C and 100-400 mg/kg/day of HU induced profound (p<0.05, p<0.01, and p<0.001) increases in the antioxidant enzyme activities. Conclusion. Overall, prolonged oral treatment with 100-400 mg/kg body weight of HU for 60 days significantly improved sperm function which was mediated via enhanced spermatogenesis, steroidogenesis, and antioxidant mechanisms.

scholarly journals Postorthodontic Relapse Prevention by Administration of Grape Seed (Vitis vinifera) Extract Containing Cyanidine in Rats

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (04) ◽  
pp. 629-634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ananto Ali Alhasyimi ◽  
Niswati Fathmah Rosyida ◽  
Mufliha Santi Rihadini
Keyword(s):  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Alveolar Bone ◽  
Gingival Crevicular Fluid ◽  
Grape Seed Extract ◽  
Grape Seed ◽  
Seed Extract ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of grape seed extract containing cyanidin on osteoclastogenesis (by means of receptor activator of nuclear factor-κ B ligand [RANKL] and osteoprotegerin [OPG] levels) and the number of osteoclasts during orthodontic relapse in Wistar rats. Materials and Methods This study is an in vivo quasi experimental research. A total of 32 male Wistar rats were used in the study, which were randomly split equally into two groups, grape seed (GS) and control group (CG). All rats were given an orthodontic force of 35 cN using a stainless steel 3-spin coil spring that was activated for 7 days and then conditioned to be passive. During this phase, the GS group was administered grape seed extract containing cyanidin once per day. Orthodontic appliances were removed from both groups afterward, and then the alveolar bone tissue was isolated consecutively according to observation days (days 1, 3, 7, and 14), while OPG and RANKL levels were analyzed in their gingival crevicular fluid using a specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Tissues were then stained with hematoxylin–eosin (H&E) and observed under a light microscope to count the number of osteoclast cells. Data were analyzed statistically using an independent t-test (p < 0.05). Results The number of osteoclasts in the GS group was significantly lower than that in the CG group on all experiment days (p = 0.021; p = 0.001; p = 0.024; p = 0.001; p < 0.05). ELISA results showed that the RANKL level of the GS group was significantly lower on days 3 and 7 (p = 0.025; p = 0.039; p < 0.05), while the OPG level was significantly higher on days 1 and 3 in the GS group than in the CG group (p = 0.039; p = 0.021; p < 0.05). Conclusion Grape seed extract can prevent postorthodontic relapse movement by inhibiting osteoclastogenesis and reducing the number of osteoclasts in Wistar rats.

scholarly journals Uji efek ekstrak biji alpukat (Persea americana Mill.) terhadap kadar kolesterol total pada tikus wistar (Rattus norvegicus)

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abraham T. Suhendra ◽  
Henoch Awaloei ◽  
Jane Wuisan
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Seed Extract ◽  
Persea Americana ◽  
Blood Cholesterol ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Tropical Country ◽  
Total Blood ◽  
Total Blood Cholesterol ◽  
Avocado Seed

Abstract: Indonesia is a tropical country that has more than 1,000 kinds of medicinal plants. Medicinal plant is the use of part(s) of plants as ingredients in traditional medicine or synthetic drugs. One of the traditional medicine is avocado. Several studies have concluded that the avocado fruit and leaves can reduce total blood cholesterol levels while the seed is used in Nigeria for treating hypertension. This was an experimental study. Samples consisted of 12 male Wistar rats, divided into 4 groups (3 rats in each group). The treated groups were given propylthiouracil (PTU) for 14 days then the rats were given 125 mg/kg or 250 mg/kg of avocado seed extract for 14 days. The positive control group was given PTU 8 mg/rat for 14 days, followed by simvastatin 0.2 mg for 14 days. The negative control group was only given food and water. The results showed that the average level of total blood cholesterol in Wistar rats after treated with 125 mg/kg and 250 mg/kg avocado seed extract decreased by 18.1% and 31.2%, respectively. Conclusion: Avocado seed extract had an effect in reducing total blood cholesterol of Wistar rats.Keywords: avocado seed, total cholesterol levelAbstrak: Indonesia merupakan salah satu negara tropis yang memiliki banyak tumbuhan dimana lebih dari 1000 tumbuhan tersebut dapat digunakan sebagai tanaman obat. Tanaman obat ialah penggunaan bagian dari tanaman atau tumbuhan sebagai bahan dalam pembuatan obat tradisional maupun obat sintetik. Salah satu tanaman yang digunakan sebagai obat tradisional ialah alpukat. Beberapa penelitian mengenai tanaman alpukat menunjukkan bahwa buah dan daun dari tanaman Alpukat dapat menurunkan total kolesterol dalam darah, sedangkan biji alpukat digunakan di Nigeria sebagai pengobatan untuk hipertensi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimental. Sampel ialah 12 ekor tikus Wistar jantan yang dibagi menjadi 4 kelompok (setiap kelompok terdiri dari 3 tikus). Kelompok-kelompok perlakuan diberikan propiltiourasil (PTU) selama 14 hari kemudian diberikan 125 mg/kg atau 250 mg/kg ekstrak biji Alpukat selama 14 hari. Kelompok kontrol positif diberikan PTU selama 14 hari kemudian diberikan simvastatin 0,20 mg/kg selama 14 hari. Kelompok kontrol negatif hanya diberikan pakan dan air. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan rerata kadar kolesterol total tikus Wistar setelah diberikan 125 mg/kg dan 250 mg/kg ekstrak biji alpukat menurun sebesar 18,1% dan 31,2%. Simpulan: Ekstrak biji Alpukat berefek menurunkan kadar kolesterol total pada tikus Wistar.Kata kunci: biji alpukat, kadar kolesterol total

scholarly journals Effects of Methanol Seed Extract of Aframomum melegueta (Alligator Pepper) on Wistar Rats with 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine Induced Hemolytic Anemia

2017 ◽  
Vol 03 ◽  
pp. 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damilola A. Omoboyowa ◽  
Agha O. Aja ◽  
Florence Eluu ◽  
Kerian C. Ngobidi ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Cell ◽  
Normal Control ◽  
Lymphocyte Count ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Seed Extract ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Hematological Indices ◽  
Group I ◽  
Wbc Count

The prevalence of parasitic infections such as malaria, which leads to decrease in hematological indices, the major cause of anemia, constitutes a serious health challenge in many developing countries such as Nigeria. This study investigated the effect of methanol seed extract of Aframomum melegueta on selected hematological indices of 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (2,4-DNPH)-induced anemic rats model. The toxicity study and qualitative phytochemical screening of the extract were carried out using standard procedure. Twenty Wistar rats were grouped into five of four rats each (n = 4). Group I: Normal control; Group II: Negative control; Group III: administered 20 ml/kg b.w. of Astifer (Standard drug); Group IV and V were administered 200 and 400 mg/kg b.w. of the extract, respectively. The animals of Groups II to V were induced with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (20 mg/kg b.w.) once daily for seven consecutive days; their blood samples were collected by ocular puncture into heparinized capillary tubes for hematological analysis and animals with packed cell volume (PCV) ≥ 30% reduction were considered anemic for the study. The result of the qualitative phytochemical analysis showed that the methanol extract tested positive to alkaloids, carbohydrate, saponins, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids, and anthraquinones. Acute toxicity and lethality studies on methanol extract showed an oral LD50 equal or less than 5000 mg/kg b.w. in mice. The rats administered 20 ml/kg b.w. of Astifer showed significant (P < 0.05) increase in PCV, hemoglobin, red blood cell (RBC) count, white blood cell (WBC) count, and neutrophils count compared with the normal control animals. The rats administered 200 mg/kg b.w. of A. melegueta showed significantly (P < 0.05) higher PCV and WBC count; non significant (P > 0.05) decrease in hemoglobin count, RBC, platelet, neutrophils and lymphocyte count compared with the normal control animals. The rats administered 400 mg/kg b.w. of A. melegueta showed significant (P < 0.05) increase in hemoglobin, platelet, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and neutrophils count; non significant (P > 0.05) lower PCV, RBC, WBC count, and lymphocyte count compared with anemic rats administered with 0.3 ml of normal saline. It can be concluded that Aframomum melegueta seed has beneficial immunological and hematological properties in Wistar rats and possessed erythropoietic potentials at minimal dose that support its use for treating anemia.

scholarly journals Protective Effect of Celastrus paniculatus Seed Extract against Lead Acetate Induced Nephrotoxicity in Wistar Rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 1107-1114
Author(s):  
Karunakaran Balaji ◽  
J Vijayakumar J Vijayakumar ◽  
Sivanesan Senthilkumar ◽  
Rajagopalan Vijayaraghavan ◽  
Viswanathan Naveenkumar
Keyword(s):  
Protective Effect ◽  
Lead Acetate ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Seed Extract ◽  
Celastrus Paniculatus

scholarly journals Xylopia aethiopica ethanol seed extract suppresses Cadmium chloride-induced ovary and gonadotropins toxicity in adult female Wistar rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvis.T Godam ◽  
Olugbemi Olaniyan ◽  
Chiwendu D Wofuru ◽  
Clinton D Orupabo ◽  
Kenneth S Ordu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adult Female ◽  
Cadmium Chloride ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Seed Extract ◽  
Female Wistar Rats ◽  
Xylopia Aethiopica
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