Aqueous extract of Pedalium murex D. Royen ex L. leafy stem protects against lead induced testicular toxicity in Wistar rats

2022 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerard Bessan Dossou-Agoin ◽  
Adam Gbankoto ◽  
Simon Azonbakin ◽  
Razack Osseni ◽  
Achille Yemoa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Lead Acetate ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Seminiferous Tubules ◽  
Testicular Toxicity ◽  
Male Reproductive Function ◽  
Stem Extract ◽  
Pedalium Murex

Abstract Objectives Lead exposure seriously impairs male reproductive function. The protective capacity of Pedalium murex leafy stem and fruit aqueous extracts against lead testicular toxicity is evaluated to find herbals drugs able to improve semen quality. Methods Phytochemical screening were performed according to classical methods. Twenty four male rats were divided into four groups of six rats each and received the following treatments via oral route: distilled water; 0.2% lead acetate in drinking water; 0.2% lead acetate in drinking water with 400 mg/kg P. murex aqueous leafy stem extract; 0.2% leaded water with 400 mg/kg P. murex aqueous fruit extract. Treatments were administered for 70 days. Body and reproductive organs weights, sperm parameters and testicular histological sections of each group were examined. Results Flavonoids, tannins, coumarins, alkaloids, and lignans were found in both extracts. Lead intoxication reduced sperm motility and count but increased the percentage of morphologically abnormal sperms. The germinal epithelium of seminiferous tubules histoarchitecture was disorganized by lead. The leafy stem extract was effective in reducing lead induced testicular disruption whereas fruit has not shown any beneficial effect. Conclusions P. murex leafy stem aqueous extract is effective against semen alterations caused by lead.

Ethyl acetate fraction of Spathodea campanulata (Bignoniaceae) attenuates lead acetate induced testicular toxicity in male Wistar rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Glory Olubusayo Adesiyan ◽  
Temitope Olaoluwa Talabi ◽  
Oluwafemi Ezekiel Kale ◽  
Temitope Funmi Ogundare
Keyword(s):  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Lead Acetate ◽  
Octadecenoic Acid ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Acid Methyl Ester ◽  
Ethyl Acetate Fraction ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Bark Extract ◽  
Seminiferous Tubules ◽  
Testicular Toxicity

Abstract Objectives The use of Spathodea campanulata in folklore medicine for the management of reproductive disorders has been poorly reported. We sought to investigate the protective potential of the ethyl acetate fraction of S. campanulata stem bark extract (EFSC) on lead acetate-induced (LA) testicular toxicity in male rats. Methods Animals during a 28 days treatment received dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO, 0.1%), LA (20 mg/kg), and EFSC (200 mg/kg). Others received EFSC only (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg) or vitamin E (100 mg/kg) 1 h prior to LA (20 mg/kg) administration. Results LA administration decreased sperm counts and motility by 36.39 and 40.69% respectively in rats. Also, LA-untreated rats showed elevated malondialdehyde (MDA) and decreased total proteins in testis (260, 33%) and epididymis (62, 29%) respectively. However, EFSC (100, 200, or 400 mg/kg) administrations improved sperm morphological characteristics as well as antioxidant status in LA-treated rats. EFSC (400 mg/kg) showed improved testis seminiferous tubules that were almost normal in the LA-treated rats. Further, EFSC contains a high 9-octadecenoic acid methyl ester. Conclusions Overall, evidence by LA-induced testicular toxicity, EFSC provides chemopreventive roles via antioxidant mechanisms.

scholarly journals Effect of Thymus vulgaris leaf extract on cadmium-induced testicular toxicity in rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Remigius Ibe Onoja ◽  
Chinwe Uzoma Chukwudi ◽  
Emmanuel Uchechukwu Ugwueze ◽  
Davinson Chuka Anyogu ◽  
Wilson Obidah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Sperm Count ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Seminiferous Tubules ◽  
Thymus Vulgaris ◽  
Testicular Toxicity ◽  
Histological Changes ◽  
Ameliorative Effect ◽  
Testicular Injury

Abstract Background Cadmium (Cd) is a known metallohormone which mimics the action of steroid hormones with adverse effect on testicular function. It is highly toxic and a prevalent environmental contaminant with no conventional antidote. This study investigates the possible ameliorative effects of Thymus vulgaris extract on testicular toxicity induced by Cd in male rats. Results The testicular and epididymal weights, serum concentration of follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and testosterone were significantly (p ≤ 0.05) lower in the cadmium-treated group compared to the control. Necrosis of germ cells of the seminiferous tubules was observed in the testicular tissues of the cadmium-treated group. Administration of extract showed mild but non-significant (p ≥ 0.05) protective effect on the cadmium-induced decrease in sex hormones and sperm count as well as oxidative stress and histological changes. Conclusion Thymus vulgaris leaf extract had weak ameliorative effect on cadmium-induced testicular injury in rats but with promising antioxidant activity.

Cytoprotective Effects of Zingiber officinale Against the Oxidative Stress Induced by Lead Acetate Toxicity in Rats

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Aouacheri ◽  
S. Saka
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Lead Acetate ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Normal Diet ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Experimental Diet ◽  
Group I

The evaluation of the effect of ginger on the modulation of toxic effects induced by lead is the objective of our study. Forty male rats were randomly divided into four groups and treated daily for 3 consecutive months. Group I (0-0) was kept as control; group II (0-G) received an experimental diet with 2% of ginger; group III (Pb-0) received 2% lead acetate dissolved in drinking water with a normal diet; and group IV (Pb-G) received 2% lead acetate in drinking water and an experimental diet containing 2% ginger. Lead acetate exposure caused a significant increase of organosomatic indexes, hepatic, lipid, and urine profiles. In addition, lead acetate has a pro-oxidative effect expressed by a significant decrease in tissue GSH levels and the enzymatic activity of GPx and CAT. This pro-oxidative action was also marked by an increase in MDA level and GST activity in lead-treated group. Feeding ginger-supplemented diet to lead acetate-treated rats restored all the parameters studied as compared to control. These results suggest that ginger treatment exerts a protective effect on metabolic disorders by decreasing the oxidative stress.

scholarly journals The Nociceptive and Anti-Inflammatory Effects ofArtemisia dracunculusL. Aqueous Extract on Fructose Fed Male Rats

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahraki Mohammad Reza ◽  
Mirshekari Hamideh ◽  
Samadi Zahra
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Pain Response ◽  
Trial Period ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Leaf Aqueous Extract ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Post Hoc

Aim & Objective.Artemisia dracunculusL. (Tarragon) species have been used as a traditional medicine. The present study was designed to evaluate the nociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects ofA. dracunculusL. leaf aqueous extract on fructose drinking water (FDW) in male rats.Materials & Methods. Forty-eight Wistar-albino male rats weighing 200–250 g were divided into control (C), control extract (CE), FDW, and FDWE groups (n=12). Group C did not receive any agents; Group CE did 100 mg/kgA. dracunculusL. aqueous extract on a daily basis for duration of four weeks. FDW Group received fructose drinking water (10%, weight/volume) but did not receive any agents during trial period. FDWE group received 100 mg/kgA. dracunculusL. aqueous extract during trial period. At the end of experiment, a biphasic pain response was induced following interplanetary injection of formalin (50 µL, 1%). Obtained data were analyzed using SPSS software version 17 and using ANOVA and Tukey post hoc tests. Results were expressed as mean ± SE. Statistical differences were considered significant atP<0.05.Results. Our findings revealed that acute and chronic pain scores in FDW group are significantly higher than other ones andA. dracunculusL. aqueous extract causes significant decreasing of this parameter in FDWE group (P<0.001). Moreover, IL6 and TNF values in this group were significantly decreased compared to FDW group (P<0.05).Conclusion. Results in the present study show that FDW causes the pain response score to increase and cause proinflammatory cytokines in rat model butA. dracunculusL. leaf aqueous extract improves values of these parameters.

scholarly journals Cichorium intybus L. extract ameliorates testicular oxidative stress induced by lead acetate in male rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-167
Author(s):  
Mehran Dorostghoal ◽  
Seyyed Mansour Seyyednejad ◽  
Marzieh Noroozi Tabrizi Nejad
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Lead Acetate ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Cichorium Intybus ◽  
Male Reproduction ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Serum Testosterone Level ◽  
Seminiferous Tubules ◽  
Testis Weight

Objective: Oxidative stress has been suggested as a possible mechanism for the adverse effects of heavy metal toxicity on male reproduction. Cichorium intybus L. is used in Iranian folk medicine as a hepatoprotective agent as well as for its supposed fertility-enhancing properties. The present study was performed to investigate whether the ethanolic extract of C. intybus leaves could protect male rats against lead-induced testicular oxidative stress.Methods: In this experimental study, adult Wistar rats were treated with 0.1% lead acetate in drinking water alone or with 50, 100, or 200 mg/ kg body weight of C. intybus extract via gavage once daily for 70 days. The weight of their reproductive organs, levels of serum hormones, histometric parameters of the seminiferous tubules, epidydimal sperm quality, and oxidative stress status were evaluated.Results: The testis weight, seminiferous tubule diameter, epididymal sperm count, serum testosterone level, and testicular levels of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase were significantly reduced (p<0.05) in the lead-treated rats. Moreover, significantly (p<0.05) higher levels of malondialdehyde were observed in the lead-exposed group compared to the control. However, the co-administration of C. intybus ethanolic extract in lead-treated rats was associated with a significant improvement in reproductive parameters.Conclusion: We conclude that C. intybus leaf extract has the potential to prevent lead-induced testicular toxicity and to suppress the adverse effects of lead on male reproductive health.

scholarly journals Prebiotics mannan-oligosaccharides accelerate sexual maturity in rats: A randomized preclinical study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1210-1219
Author(s):  
Luiz Eduardo Rodrigues ◽  
Milena Miyoshi Kishibe ◽  
Rogeria Keller ◽  
Heliard Rodrigues dos Santos Caetano ◽  
Marcos Natal Rufino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Maturity ◽  
System Development ◽  
Reproductive Function ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Preclinical Study ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Seminiferous Tubules ◽  
Male Reproductive Function ◽  
Moment Interaction ◽  
Mannan Oligosaccharides

Background and Aim: The prebiotics, mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS), demonstrate the ability to increase probiotic microorganisms and fixation and removal of pathogens associated with chronic systemic inflammation in the digestive system. Inflammatory processes play an important role in modulating the brain-intestinal axis, including maintaining male reproductive function and spermatogenesis and regulating stress. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the action of MOS on testosterone and corticosterone concentrations and the reproductive system development of rats in the growth phase as an animal model. Materials and Methods: In total, 128 male rats were used, randomly divided into four experimental groups (n=32): Control; MOS 1; MOS 2; and MOS 3. From each group, eight animals were sacrificed in four experimental moments (14, 28, 42, and 56 days, respectively, moments 1, 2, 3, and 4) and hormonal measurements and histological evaluations were performed. Results: The results revealed the effect of diet, MOS, and timing on testicle weight (p<0.05). At moments 3 and 4, the groups supplemented with MOS showed higher concentrations of testosterone and decreased corticosterone levels throughout the experimental period. Groups supplemented with MOS showed an increase in the frequency of relative sperm and sperm scores. The radii of the seminiferous tubules presented a significant statistical effect of the diet, moments, and diet + moment interaction. Conclusion: It was concluded that the three different MOS prebiotics brought forward sexual maturity.

scholarly journals The Potential Effect of Gynura Procumbens Aqueous Extract as Anti-Hyperglycaemia, Pro-Fertility and Libido Agent Towards Diabetes-Induced Male Rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 103-108
Author(s):  
Khaidatul Akmar ◽  
Mahanem Mat Noor
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Beneficial Effect ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Seminiferous Tubules ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that often affected fertility health, specifically in men. Gynura procumbens (G. procumbens) has been used as traditional medicine due to its ability in treating various types of illness. Hence, this study was carried out to determine the potential beneficial effect of G. procumbens as anti-hyperglycaemia, pro-fertility and libido agent towards diabetes-induced male rats. A total of 42 male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly assigned into six groups; normal, negative, and positive control, and three treated groups of different dosages of G. procumbens aqueous extract (GPAE); 150 mg/kg, 300 mg/kg and 450 mg/kg. Each group was given treatment via oral gavage for seven consecutive days. The rats were sacrificed on day eighth for further analysis. The fasting blood glucose (FBG) level in all GPAE treated group showed significant decrease, and 450 mg/kg treated group showed significant reduction to a normal blood glucose level compared to all groups. There were significant increases in the sperm quality of GPAE treated groups after seven days of treatment compared to the negative and positive control group, specifically in 450 mg/kg treated group. Testis histology showed that GPAE treated groups produced a significant result whereby the seminiferous tubules were seen packed with sperm and successive stage of spermatogenesis were shown compared to control groups. Hormone analysis suggested that the luteneizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and testosterone hormone of the treated groups were elevated after seven days of treatment compared to the negative and positive control groups. Libido analysis of seven days treatment showed that GPAE treated groups, significantly improved in 450 mg/kg dose compared to other groups, with the highest number of mounting frequency and shortest mounting latency. Fertility test revealed a significant increase in number of implantation sites produced in GPAE treated groups compared to positive and negative control groups. In conclusion, GPAE exhibited a potential beneficial effect as an anti-diabetic and also as fertility agent in diabetic-induced male rats.

scholarly journals Equisetum arvense L. Extract Ameliorates Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Testicular Injury Induced by Methotrexate in Male Rats

2021 ◽  
pp. 101-114
Author(s):  
Ahlam A. Alahmadi ◽  
Eman A. Abduljawad
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Seminiferous Tubules ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Testicular Toxicity ◽  
Equisetum Arvense ◽  
Active Constituents ◽  
Pathologic Features ◽  
Wide Range

Methotrexate (MTX) is a cytotoxic drug used to treat a wide range of cancers and non-cancerous conditions. However, it can cause unfavorable acute toxic effects in several organs, including the testis.  Equisetum arvense L. (E. arvense) extract is effective in counteracting oxidative stress-related disorders. This study assessed the preventive effect of E. arvense extract against MTX-induced testicular toxicity. Gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) was used to analyze the active constituents of E. arvense extract. Testicular toxicity was induced via MTX injection (0.5 mg/kg/ twice a week for 4 weeks). Forty male albino rats were divided into 4 groups: I- control (Cont); II: MTX; III: E. arvense (500 mg/kg/daily for 10 weeks); and IV: E. arvense + MTX. E. arvense main active constituents were squalane (15%), ascorbic acid per methyl (9.55%), phytol (8.69%), 2-pyrroline 1,2-dimethyl (8.63%), and octacosane (8.23%). Treatment of MTX injected rats with E. arvense produced a significant rise in body weight, serum testosterone and luteinizing hormone. E. arvense significantly increased the sperm counts, viability, and motility relative to the MTX injected rats. The levels of testicular oxidative stress and inflammation significantly reduced in the MTX rats treated with E. arvense. Furthermore, E. arvense markedly improved the testicular tissue and seminiferous tubules’ pathologic features in MTX-treated rats. E. arvense significantly decreased lipid peroxidation products, interleukin-1 beta, tumor necrosis factor-alpha while increasing superoxide dismutase levels.  E. arvense prevented MTX-induced testicular damage via anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.

scholarly journals Effect of Curcuma longa Aqueous Extract on Male Fertility in Aluminum Exposed Wistar Rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Farouk BOUDOU ◽  
Malika BENDAHMANE-SALMI ◽  
Mokhtar BENABDERRAHMANE ◽  
Amal BELAKREDAR ◽  
Abdelkrim BENALIA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Oral Treatment ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Serum Testosterone ◽  
Interstitial Cells ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Seminiferous Tubules ◽  
Morphological Abnormalities

To assess the effects of Curcuma longa aqueous extract (CE) on fertility in male rats exposed to Aluminum chloride (AlCl3), Twenty four male rats, 3 months old, divided into 4 groups (n=6) were used. Animal from the first group received, by the oral route, water-containing AlCl3 at the dose of 34 mg/kg body weight (BW). Rats from the second group received both AlCl3 at the same dose in combination with oral treatment of CE at a dose of 200 mg/kg BW. The third group received only an oral administration of CE with the same dose. Rats from the fourth group, without any treatment, served as control. After 4 weeks of experimentation, AlCl3 exposure showed a significant decrease in sperm concentration (4.58±0.65 × 106 cells /ml), and percentage of viability (61.53±23.63 %), and an increase of morphological abnormalities (26.11±17.84 %). A significant decreased in serum testosterone levels (0.31±0.26 ng/ml) and an increase of testicular malondialdehyde (MDA) level (0.16±0.015 μM/g) were also observed. Histological examination of the testes showed degeneration of the seminiferous tubules, germ line cells, and interstitial cells. However, CE treatment concomitant to AlCl3 showed that the rate of morphological abnormalities (19±2.65 %) is significantly decreased compared to AlCl3 group, with a significant increase in serum testosterone (1.17±0.24 ng/ml) and a significant decrease in MDA (0.11±0.003μM/g) level. Microscopic examination revealed a significant regeneration of seminiferous tubules and interstitial cells. This study demonstrated an ameliorative effect of Curcuma longa aqueous extract in testicular tissue and sperm quality. Keywords: Curcuma longa, Aluminum, fertility, testosterone, malondialdehyde (MDA), sperm.

scholarly journals The protective effect of the aqueous extract of parsley (Petroselinum sativum ) seeds on experimentally – induced oxidative stress in rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 154-172
Author(s):  
K. K. Khudiar ◽  
B. N. Abdullah ◽  
K. A. Al-Mzaien
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Plasma Cholesterol ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Cholesterol Concentration ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Group I

In this study, the potential protective effect of aqueous extract of parsley (Petroselinum sativum) seeds against hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) – induced oxidative stress in male rats was assessed. Three groups of male albino rats were randomly divided (n=7) and were handled for twenty-eight days as follows: rats in group I served as control; animals in group || were provided with drinking water containing 0.5% H2O2 and those in group III received orally 8 mg/100 gm B.W. of aqueous extract of parsley seeds plus 0.5% H2O2 in drinking water. After four weeks experimental period, a significant increase in lipid peroxidation products (MDA), and decrease in glutathione (GSH) concentrations were observed in plasma, kidney, liver and heart tissues of H2O2 treated animals as compared with the control group. These biomarkers (GSH and MDA) are interrelated and indicate the occurrence of oxidative stress. Plasma total cholesterol (TC) concentration was significantly increased in H2O2 treated rats. By administration of aqueous extract of parsley along with H2O2, plasma and tissue GSH levels were significantly increased while the elevation in MDA level was diminished in plasma and different tissues examined. A decrease in plasma cholesterol concentration was recorded in H2O2 and parsley treated group as compared with the control one and H2O2 treated groups. These results indicate that aqueous extract of parsley have hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant effect.

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