Effects of Fluoride on the Mouse Sperm Morphology Test

1987 ◽  
Vol 66 (9) ◽  
pp. 1509-1511 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Li ◽  
A.J. Dunipace ◽  
G.K. Stookey
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Morphology ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Genotoxic Effects ◽  
Mouse Sperm ◽  
Abnormal Sperm ◽  
Group I ◽  
Cervical Dislocation

There has been little information and much confusion regarding the genotoxic effects of fluoride. The purpose of this study was to examine the spermatogenic influence of sodium fluoride (NaF) on the germ cells by means of the mouse sperm morphology test. Male mice of genotype B6C3F1 were obtained at about eight weeks of age and maintained on a low-fluoride diet (<0.2 ppm F) and distilled water ad libitum throughout the experiment. At approximately 13 weeks of age, the animals were randomly assigned to eight groups. Group I was intubated with the Maximum Tolerable Dosage (MTD) of NaF (70 mg/kg). Groups II through VI received NaF by stomach intubation at doses of 35, 20, 10, 1, and 0.1 mg/kg, respectively. Group VII served as a negative control and was intubated with distilled water. The positive control, Group VIII, was exposed to a known mutagen, cyclophosphamide (20 mglkg, i.p). The animals were treated daily for five days, and killed by cervical dislocation 35 days after the first exposure to chemicals. Slides of sperm from the cauda epididymides were prepared and blindly scored for morphological abnormalities. Weight of the testes was recorded, and the femurs were saved for fluoride (F) analysis. Analysis of bone F demonstrated the effective absorption of fluoride following intubation. The counts of abnormal sperm and the weights of the testes for mice exposed to NaF doses up to the MTD were not significantly different from those of the negative control. The results of this study showed that NaF did not have adverse effects on mouse sperm morphology.

scholarly journals Efektivitas Ekstrak Artemisia vulgaris L. sebagai Hepatoprotektor pada sel-sel Hati Tikus yang Diinduksi Niasin

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 251
Author(s):  
Laily Rahmawati ◽  
Erma Sulistyaningsih ◽  
Rosita Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Liver Damage ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Positive Control Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Artemisia Vulgaris ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii

  The niacin in energy drinks has metabolic product that cause oxidative stress and liver damage, while the liver damage can be prevented by hepatoprotective agents. Scoparone in Artemisia vulgaris L. can act as a hepatoprotector by its antioxidant effect. This study aimed to investigate the effectivity of Artemisia vulgaris L. extract as a hepatoprotector in wistar hepatocytes induced by niacin. This study used 25 male rats which were divided into 5 groups: normal, the negative control, the positive control, the treatment group I, and II. Treatment was conducted for 28 days. The samples were terminated and the hepatocyte were prepared for histological examination. Histological appearance was catagorized as mild, moderate, and severe damage with or without inflamatory cells activity. The data analysis by Kruskal Wallis showed significant difference (p<0,001). Further analysis by Mann Whitney revealed significantly difference (p<0,05) between normal group and all groups, negative control group and positive control group, and positive control group and treatment group I, but not significantly difference between negative control group and treatment group I, negative control group and treatment group II, positive control group and treatment group II, and between treatment groups. The study concluded that the effectivity of Artemisia vulgaris L. extract has not been proven as a hepatoprotector but further study is needed to draw a definite conclusion.   Keywords: energy drink, niacin, Artemisia vulgaris L., hepatoprotector  

scholarly journals Comparative Evaluation of Apical Sealing Ability of Different Obturation Techniques by Confocal Microscopy: An In Vitro Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. 55-59
Author(s):  
Reetu Arora ◽  
Yogesh Kumar ◽  
Neetu Jindal ◽  
Renu Aggarwal ◽  
Kavneet Takhar
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Vi ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I

Abstract Introduction The aim of obturation in the root canal is to completely seal the canal space to eliminate all the portals of entry and exit between root canal and periodontal space. Various techniques have been developed to achieve a hermetic seal. Materials and Methods As many as 150 extracted human maxillary central incisors were taken for the study. Biomechanical preparation was done up to F5 protaper file. According to different obturation techniques, samples were divided into six groups, keeping 30 samples in experimental and 15 samples in control groups. Group I–Lateral Condensation, Group II–Thermafil, Group III–Beefill, Group IV–GuttaFlow, Group V–Positive Control group, Group VI–Negative Control group. After obturation, the samples were immersed in 2% Rhodamine-B dye for 24 hours. Each sample was longitudinally sectioned to examine under confocal laser scanning microscope. Statistical Analysis The results were evaluated with ANOVA and posthoc Tukey honest significant difference (HSD) comparison test. Results The mean values of dye penetration of different groups were Group I (Lateral Condensation) 1.51 ± 0.451, Group II (Thermafil) 0.918 ± 0.399, Group III (Beefill) 1.30 ± 0.559. Group IV (GuttaFlow) 0.655 ± 0.396, Group V (Positive Control group) 1.96 ±0.046, Group VI (Negative Control group) 0 ± 0. The lowest mean value of apical microleakage was found in GuttaFlow amongst all experimental groups. Conclusion It can be concluded that the GuttaFlow obturating material exhibited better apical sealing ability with canal walls.

scholarly journals Silver Nanoparticle of Acalypha indica Linn. Leaf As Bio-larvicide against Anopheles sp. Larvae

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (A) ◽  
pp. 760-765
Author(s):  
Yos Banne ◽  
Olfie Sahelangi ◽  
Steven Soenjono ◽  
Elisabeth Natalia Barung ◽  
Selfie Ulaen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Silver Nanoparticle ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Probit Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Lc50 Value ◽  
Acalypha Indica

BACKGROUND: Acalypha indica Linn. has been used as traditional medicine, it contains flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, steroids, triterpenoids, and essential oils. AIM: This study aimed to determine the bio-larvicide effects of A. indica Linn. leaf stew and the silver nanoparticles against Anopheles sp. larvae. METHODS: The fresh leaves of A. indica Linn. extracted using distilled water at 100°C for 30 min. The silver nanoparticles were made by mixing a solution of silver nitrate with the stew, which acts as a reducing agent. The resulting silver nanoparticles were characterized by particle size analyzer and UV-vis spectrophotometer. The bio-larvicide effects against Anopheles sp. larvae performed using a completely randomized design. There were eight groups consisted of ten larvae and three replications. Treatment groups of stew and silver nanoparticle for concentrations 0.05%, 0.5%, and 5%, respectively. The negative control group was distilled water and the positive control group was the 0.01% abate solution. Assessment of larvicide activity was carried out every hour for 6 h and continued if there were larvae that live up to 24 h. The LC50 value was calculated based on Probit analysis. RESULTS: The results showed that the A. indica Linn. leaf stew can be made into silver nanoparticles preparations, optimal results were obtained from a mixture of 1% stew and 3 mM AgNO3. The result of bio-larvicides effect test against Anopheles sp. larvae showed that the LC50 value of the A. indica Linn. leaf stew was 727,3 ppm and the LC50 value of silver nanoparticles was 3.366 ppm. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that A. indica Linn. is a promising larvicidal plant and can be made into silver nanoparticle preparations.

scholarly journals The Anti-tubercular Activity of Noni Fruitsto Inhibition Growth of Multi Drug Resistant-Tuberculosis Bacteria

2021 ◽  
pp. 979-990
Author(s):  
Novie Elvinawaty Mauliku
Keyword(s):  
Antitubercular Activity ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Crude Extracts ◽  
Group I ◽  
Mdr Tb

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a tuberculosis infection that is resistant to the treatment at least two of the most powerful anti-tuberculosis drugs, such as Isoniazid and Rifampisin. Increased cases of MDR-TB in morbidity and mortality become obstacles in the control of tuberculosis (TB), thus requiring supportive treatment of natural ingredients that can contribute in the treatment of TB, such a noni fruit. The main objective of this study was extract of noni fruits to inhibition the growth of strain MDR-TB bacteria, and compered it with the anti-TB drugs. The Morinda c. Linn (Noni) fruits was extraced by ethanol (96%). The extract was filtered through whatman No.1 filter paper, evaporated to dryness on a water bath until the solvent evaporated completely and yield of the crude extract. The experiment were divided into 3 groups, i.e.: negative control: group I; positive control: group II; crude extracts noni fruit: group III: combinations of crude extracts noni fruit and anti-TB drugs (K, AK, and OF). Each group was divided into three groups’ doses of 30 mg/ml, 40 mg/ml and 50 mg/ml. The Anti-tuberculosis activities of extracts noni fruit and K, AK, and OF against TB-MDR bacteria were tested by susceptibility test using proportion method in Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ) media.The anti-tubercular activity of noni fruits was determined by the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the bacterial growth at various doses 30 mg/ml, 40 mg/ml, and 50 mg/ml. The research design used post-test only contol group, and analyzed using analysis of variance and post hoct test. The extracted of Morinda c.Linn (noni) fruits have antitubercular activity to inhibiton of growth MDR-TB bacteria at various doses (p value=0,000). At a dose 30 mg/mlthe mean rate of the growth colonies of MDR TB-bacteria whit the mean rate 59,00 ± 27,81, and at a dose 40 mg/ml was1,50 ± 2,81. While at a dose of 50 mg/ml the bacterial colonies of MDR-TB did not grow in media. The combination of Morinda c.Linn (noni) fruit with anti-tuberculosis drugs, was the smallest groups to inhibit and eliminate MDR-TB bacteria at a dose 30 mg/ml(0,00 ± 00.00). The experimental results confirmed the extracted of Morinda c.Linn (noni) fruits have antitubercular activity as well as anti-TB drugs, and the combination of the extracted of Morinda c.Linn (noni) fruits and anti-TB drugs was the best groups to inhibiton of growth MDR-TB bacteria.   Keywords: TB-MDR Bacteria, Morinda c. Linn (Noni), Anti-TB drugs, Anti-tubercular activity, MIC.

scholarly journals UJI EFEK ANTIPIRETIK EKSTRAK MENIRAN (Phyllantus niruri L.) PADA TIKUS WISTAR (Rattus norvegicus) JANTAN YANG DIINDUKSI VAKSIN DPT-HB

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivana Jansen ◽  
Jane Wuisan ◽  
Henoch Awaloei
Keyword(s):  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Phyllanthus Niruri ◽  
Antipyretic Effect ◽  
Flower Extract ◽  
Hb Vaccine

Abstract: The aim of this study is to investigate the antipyretic effect of leaf-flower extract (Phyllanthus niruri L.) in Wistar rats induced by DPT-HB vaccine. Samples were 15 Wistar rats as test animals and were divided into five groups of three in each. The negative control group was given orally distilled water, positive control group was given paracetamol and 3 experimental groups were given ethanolic leaf-flower extracts (100 mg, 200 mg and 300 mg /200 g body weight of rats). Pyrexia was induced in rats by intramuscular injection of 0.2 ml DPT-HB vaccine. Antipyretic activity was measured at 0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 minutes after administration of leaf-flower extract, paracetamol and distilled water. The results showed that leaf-flower extract at a dose of 300 mg /200 g BW decreased the rectal temperature greater than with doses of 100 and 200 mg /200 g BW for 180 minutes of measurement. Conclusion: Leaf-flower extract has antipyretic effect in Wistar rats.Keywords: antipyretic, phyllanthus niruri, DPT-HB, wistar ratAbstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji efek antipiretik ekstrak meniran (Phyllanthus niruri L.) pada tikus Wistar yang diinduksi vaksin DPT-HB. Metode: Hewan uji yang digunakan adalah 15 ekor tikus Wistar yang dibagi ke dalam 5 kelompok, masing-masing kelompok terdiri dari 3 ekor tikus. Kelompok kontrol negatif diberikan aquades, kelompok kontrol positif diberikan parasetamol, dan 3 kelompok eksperimental diberikan ekstrak tanaman meniran masing-masing dengan dosis 100mg, 200mg dan 300 mg/200 grBB tikus. Induksi demam pada hewan uji menggunakan vaksin DPT-HB 0,2ml secara intramuskular. Pengukuran suhu rektal dilakukan sebelum dan sesudah pemberian vaksin dan setelah pemberian bahan uji yaitu pada menit ke-30, 60, 90, 120, 150 dan 180. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan pemberian ekstrak meniran dengan dosis 300 mg/200 grBB menunjukkan penurunan suhu rektal lebih besar dibanding dengan dosis 100 dan 200 mg/200 grBB selama 180 menit pengukuran. Simpulan: Ekstrak meniran memiliki efek antipiretik pada tikus Wistar.Kata kunci: antipiretik, phyllanthus niruri, DPT-HB, tikus wistar

UJI POTENSI EKSTRAK DAUN BENALU BATU (BEGONIA SP) TERHADAP KADAR GLUKOSA DALAM DARAH DAN GAMBARAN HISTOPATOLOGI PANKREAS TIKUS PUTIH JANTAN (RATTUS NORVEGICUS)

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 286
Author(s):  
Joni Tandi ◽  
Dela Erni Paerunan ◽  
Nurifa Nurifa ◽  
Yunlis Silintowe Kenta ◽  
Sri Mulyani
Keyword(s):  
Rattus Norvegicus ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
White Rats ◽  
Group I ◽  
Ethanol Extracts

This study aims to determine the potential for glucose levels in the blood of ethanol extracts of the begonias (Begonia Sp.), the effect of the extract on the pancreatic histopathology of white rats (Rattus norvegicus) which was induced by streptozotocin, and the effective dose begonias’ extract leaves on the histopathological descriptions of pancreatic male white rats. This study was an experimental laboratory where the research group consisted of group I (the control group) as a normal control was given a standard feed, group II (negative control) was given a 0.5% Na CMC suspension, group III (positive control) was orally given glibenclamide and experimental groups IV, V, and VI (doses 50, 100, and 200 mg/kg BW). Were given ethanol extract of begonias leaves. The results showed that the ethanol extract of the begonias (Begonia Sp.) contained secondary metabolite compounds, namely flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, polyphenols, and tannins. Ethanol extract of begonias leaves at adose of 50 mg/kg BW was an affective dose in reducing blood glucoselevels by an avarage of 101,8 mg/dL) and a dose of 50 mg/kg BW can affect the histopathological picture of the pancreas in STZ induuced rats with an average damage value of 2 from a maximum of 4.

scholarly journals ISONIAZID (INH)

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 1587-1595
Author(s):  
Umer Aleem ◽  
Rahman Shah ◽  
Noor Khan ◽  
M. Suliman
Keyword(s):  
Serum Bilirubin ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group 2

Objectives: Hepatotoxicity is the most complicated side effect of isoniazid (inh)in the patient treated for tuberculosis. In causes 8–30% hepatotoxicity in the developing world.Metabolism of INH produces a metabolite, called acetyl isoniazid. In this study hepatoprotectiveeffect of honey, in isoniazid induced animal model was assessed. Study Design: Randomizedcontrol trial. Setting: Saidu Medical College, Saidu Sharif Swat, KP. Period: October ToDecember 2017. Material and Methods: 40 healthy male rabbits were assigned randomly tothe group i, ii, iii and iv by using lottery method. Ten animals were grouped each row. Theisoniazid-induced hepatotoxic model was created by giving 50 mg inh/kg orally on daily basisfor eleven days. Group i was taken as negative control group ii as a positive control. Group iii andiv were experimental groups treated with 50 mg /kg/day and 100 mg /kg/day buckwheat honeyrespectively for eleven days. SPSS Version 16 software was used, mean, s.d. were determinedin all the groups. Values of serum bilirubin, sgpt, and alkaline phosphatase were comparedwith each other using pairt-test. Results: SGPT, Serum bilirubin, and alkaline phosphatasewere obtained in all the animals. Comparing group 1 negative control with group 2, 3 and 4shows statistical significance, (p=0.00). Comparing group 2 positive control with 3 and 4 showsstatistical significance, (p=0.00). Further comparing group 3 with group 4 also shows statisticalsignificance (p=0.00). Conclusion: From the above finding, it has been revealed that honeyhas got a protective effect in regressing hepatitis that has been induced in rabbit’s model byhigh doses of isoniazid. Related studies performed in which different chemicals and drugs havebeen tried for their protective role in isoniazid induced hepatitis also shows a similar type ofresults.

scholarly journals Effect of Long Bean (Vignaunguiculata) on Blood Glucose Level of Mice (Mus musculus) Induced by Alloxan

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Intan Fitri Aprila ◽  
M. Nur Salim ◽  
Razali Daud ◽  
T. Armansyah ◽  
Nuzul Asmilia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Blood Glucose Level ◽  
Glucose Level ◽  
Mus Musculus ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Decrease Blood Glucose

The aim of this research was to find out the effect of long bean (Vigna unguiculata) on level of blood glucose on mice (Mus musculus) induced by alloxan. Twelve mice with the weigh of 25-40 grams and clinically healthy were used in this research. All mice were randomly divided into 4 treatment groups, 3 mice each. K0 was negative control group, only given aquadest. K1, K2, and K3 groups were induced by alloxan 0.5 ml. K1 group was positive control. K2 group was fed with 100 grams long bean mixed with 50 ml distilled water. K3 group was fed with 100 grams long bean mixed with 100 ml distilled water. Long bean was fed orally 0.5 ml every morning and evening for 7 consecutive days. On day eight the examination of blood glucose level was performed. The average level of blood glucose were K0 (142.00±23.39), K1 (167.00±10.54), K2 (122.67±12.50), dan K3 (154.67±16.26) mg/dL. In conclusion, the administration of long bean for seven consecutive days does not decrease blood glucose level on mice induced by alloxan.Key words: blood glucose, alloxan, long bean

scholarly journals PENGHAMBATAN KSANTIN OKSIDASE OLEH KOMBINASI EKSTRAK TEMPUYUNG (Sonchus Arvensis) DAN SALAM (Syzygium Polyanthum) PADA MENCIT HIPERURISEMIA

Biomedika ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Muhtadi . ◽  
Idi Retnani ◽  
Nurcahyanti Wahyuningtyas
Keyword(s):  
Uric Acid ◽  
Xanthine Oxidase ◽  
Oxidase Activity ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Xanthine Oxidase Activity ◽  
Group I ◽  
Sonchus Arvensis ◽  
Potassium Oxonate

Tempuyung (Sonchus arvensis) and salam (Syzygium polyanthum) leaves can lower uric acid levels were studied. The purpose of this research was to determine mechanism of combined o f tempuyung and salam extracts to reduce uric acid levels by inhibiting xanthine oxidase in hyperuricemic mice. This research used completely randomized design using mice. Fifteen mice were made hiperuricemic by 250 mg/kgBW potassium oxonate p.o then the mice were divided into 3 groups. Group I induced 10 mg/kgBW allopurinol p.o as positive control, group II induced tempuyung-salam p.o each 100 mg/kgBW as the treatment group, group th III induced 0.5 mL/20 gBW distilled water p.o as negative control. Liver was taken 4 day after 2 hours induced potassium oxonate. Data inhibition xanthine oxidase activity was tested with Mann-Whitney. The result showed that the combination of tempuyung-salam extract each 100 mg/kgBW could inhibit xanthine oxidase activity of 51,16%±2,76%, while allopurinol 90,20%±0,16% (p = 0.000).Keyword: Hyperuricemia, Xanthine Oxidase, Sonchus arvensis, Syzygium polyanthum

scholarly journals Anti-Oxidant and Hepatoprotective Effects of Senecio biafrae on CCl4-induced Liver Damage in Rats

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
Israel Oghenevwodoko Okoro ◽  
◽  
Helen Ejiro Kadiri ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Root Extract ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Standard Drug ◽  
Anti Oxidant

Background: The present study was performed to explore whether the aqueous extract of Senecio biafrae (S. biafrae) roots provide any in vivo protective activity against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatotoxicity in male albino rats. Methods: Rats (150-200 grams) were grouped into five groups (A-E) of six rats each and were treated orally for twelve days with 72 hourly administration of CCl4 (1 mL/kg) as follows: Group A received distilled water only (negative control), Group B was administered distilled water plus CCl4 (positive control), Group C was administered 400 mg/kg extract and CCl4, Group D received 200 mg/extract and CCl4, while Group E was administered standard drug (Silymarin 25mg/kg, PO). Results: Pre-treatment with the extract of S. biafrae (200 or 400mg/kg) or Silymarin (25mg/kg) caused significant restoration in the biomarkers as evaluated by reducing the levels of malondialdehyde, transaminases and elevating the levels of superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase activities, which were altered by CCl4 toxicity. The extract at a dose of 400mg/kg demonstrated similar activities comparable to the standard drug (Silymarin). Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that the root extract of S. biafrae possesses hepatoprotective and anti-oxidant properties which may be due to the presence of phytochemicals in it.

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