TRIIODOTHYRONINE METABOLISM IN DIABETIC RATS

1978 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 323-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Boado ◽  
T. J. Brown ◽  
N. R. Bromage ◽  
A. J. Matty ◽  
A. A. Zaninovich
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Cell Uptake ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Wistar Strain ◽  
Straight Line ◽  
Induced Changes ◽  
Binding Avidity ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Uptake Method

ABSTRACT Triiodothyronine (T3) metabolism was assessed in untreated and in insulin-treated diabetic rats and the results compared with a corresponding control group. Male rats of the Wistar strain were made diabetic by the intraperitoneal injection of alloxan in a dose of 17.5 mg/100 g body weight and thereafter maintained normoglycaemic for a week and until 24 h before initiation of the study. The average glycaemia in control and in insulin-treated animals was 135 mg/100 ml, whereas in the untreated diabetic rats it was 455 mg/100 ml. Each animal was injected a tracer dose of [125I]T3 containing 2 μCi of 125I and 15 ng of T3. Heparinized blood samples were obtained by cardiac puncture at 5, 18 and 24 h following the injection of the tracer. The excretion of inorganic 125I in the 24-h collections of urine was also determined. The kinetics of [125I]T3 were studied by the extrapolation method using the straight line of plasma disappearance between 5 and 24 h. It was found that the untreated diabetic rats had a significant slowing of plasma disappearance of labelled T3. The decrease in fractional hormone turnover was balanced by a slight expansion of the distribution space, which presumably led to a larger hormone pool and a normal degradation rate of T3. These events seemed substantiated by the normal excretion of 125I in the urine observed in untreated animals. A parallel study of plasma hormone binding using a red cell uptake method showed a significant reduction of binding avidity for T3 by plasma proteins in the untreated diabetic animals. The administration of insulin restored plasma T3 kinetics and binding avidity to normal, as observed in control rats. It was concluded that untreated diabetes mellitus induced changes in T3 kinetics and in T3 serum binding without altering hormone deiodination, parameter which reflects tissue utilization of T3.

A Study on the Effect of Samoa Extract (Cleome droserifolia) on Sperm Quality in Male Albino Rats Exposed to Pyrethroid

2021 ◽  
pp. 39-45
Author(s):  
Nura I. Al-Zail ◽  
Salah F. Kamies
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Protective Agent ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
Induced Changes

Pyrethroid cyhalothrin (PC) is an insecticide that is used worldwide for pest control in agriculture and household use. Samoa extract (SE) is a potent antioxidant protecting cells from oxidative stress. The present study investigates the protective and therapeutic effect of SE on PC-induced changes in sperm quality in male rats. Fifty adult male albino rats were divided into five groups: group I: served as control; group II: received PC i.p. only (6.2 mg/kg b.wt.); group III: received SE only (100 mg/kg b.wt., p.o.) for eight weeks; group IV: received SE as a protective agent daily for eight weeks, then followed by the administration of PC (i.p.) three times a week for two weeks; group V: exposed to PC (i.p.) three times a week for two weeks, then treated with the SE daily for 8 weeks. Results showed that PC caused markedly impaired sperm quality (a count, viability, motility, and abnormality). Compared to PC-treated animals, SE in the protective group markedly restored the alteration of sperm indices. However, SE in the curative group was found to be less effective in restoring PC-induced alterations. In conclusion, the data of this study revealed that the SE as a protective agent is more effective than as a therapeutic agent. Keywords: Samoa; Pyrethroid; Sperm quality; Rat

scholarly journals Changes in Cardiac Levels of Caspase-8, Bcl-2 and NT-proBNP Following 4 Weeks of Aerobic Exercise in Diabetic Rats

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 172-177
Author(s):  
Saeid Tanoorsaz ◽  
Naser Behpoor ◽  
Vahid Tadibi
Keyword(s):  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Cardiac Tissue ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Cardiovascular Complications ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Caspase 8

Introduction: Cardiac apoptosis is one of the most important cardiovascular complications of diabetes. We aimed to investigate the changes of caspase-8, Bcl-2, and N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in cardiac tissue after 4 weeks of aerobic exercise in male rats with diabetes. Methods: Forty adult male rats were randomly allocated to healthy control, diabetes, control + exercise and exercise + diabetes groups. Diabetes was induced by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) solution (55 mg/kg). Two weeks after injection, fasting blood glucose levels were measured. After the induction of diabetes, the exercise program was performed for 4 weeks (5 sessions per week) at a speed of 15 to 18 m/min for 25 to 44 minutes. Forty-eight hours after the last training session, the subjects were anesthetized and the heart muscle was removed. Caspase-8, Bcl-2 and NT-proBNP levels were measured by ELISA method. Results: The induction of diabetes in the control group resulted in a significant increase in caspase-8, and NT-proBNP levels while an insignificant increase was observed for Bcl-2 levels (P<0.05). In non-diabetic groups, exercise caused no changes in caspase-8, NT-proBNP and Bcl-2 (P<0.05). Exercise in diabetic groups significantly decreased NT-proBNP while no changes were observed in caspase-8 and Bcl-2 (P<0.05). Conclusion: Our findings showed that diabetes increases the pro-apoptotic and anti-apoptotic agent. In addition, 4 weeks of regular aerobic exercises can be used as a non-pharmacological strategy to reduce the complications of apoptosis in diabetic cardiomyocytes.

scholarly journals Impact of Ellagic Acid in Bone Formation after Tooth Extraction: An Experimental Study on Diabetic Rats

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mazen M. Jamil Al-Obaidi ◽  
Fouad Hussain Al-Bayaty ◽  
Rami Al Batran ◽  
Jamal Hussaini ◽  
Goot Heah Khor
Keyword(s):  
Normal Saline ◽  
Ellagic Acid ◽  
Tooth Extraction ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Diabetic Rat ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Tooth Socket ◽  
The Impact

Objectives. To estimate the impact of ellagic acid (EA) towards healing tooth socket in diabetic animals, after tooth extraction.Methods. Twenty-fourSprague Dawleymale rats weighing 250–300 g were selected for this study. All animals were intraperitoneally injected with 45 mg/kg (b.w.) of freshly prepared streptozotocin (STZ), to induce diabetic mellitus. Then, the animals were anesthetized, and the upper left central incisor was extracted and the whole extracted sockets were filled with Rosuvastatin (RSV). The rats were separated into three groups, comprising 8 rats each. The first group was considered as normal control group and orally treated with normal saline. The second group was regarded as diabetic control group and orally treated with normal saline, whereas the third group comprised diabetic rats, administrated with EA (50 mg/kg) orally. The maxilla tissue stained by eosin and hematoxylin (H&E) was used for histological examinations and immunohistochemical technique. Fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were used to evaluate the healing process in the extracted tooth socket by immunohistochemistry test.Results. The reactions of immunohistochemistry for FGF-2 and ALP presented stronger expression, predominantly in EA treated diabetic rat, than the untreated diabetic rat.Conclusion. These findings suggest that the administration of EA combined with RSV may have accelerated the healing process of the tooth socket of diabetic rats, after tooth extraction.

EFFECT OF DIPYRIDAMOLE + ASA ON THE RETINE VASCULAR PATTERN OF ESTREPTOZOTOCIN-DIABETIC RATS

1987 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Moreno ◽  
J P de la Cruz ◽  
J Garcia Campos ◽  
F Sanchez de la Cuesta
Keyword(s):  
Treated Group ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Diabetic Group ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Vascular Pattern ◽  
Vascular Tree ◽  
Aorta Ring ◽  
Vascular Bed ◽  
Group 2

INTRODUCTIONWe have used an experimental model which allows the evaluation of the qualitative differences in the retinal vascular pattern by means of the labeling of the retine vascular tree with radish peroxidase (HRP) in estreptozotocin-diabetic rats. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of ASA and DIP + ASA on the vessels platelet behaviour of said retine pattern in a group of rats in t-hich the diabetes had 3 months of evolution.PROCEDURE22 Wistar male rats were divided into A groups; 1) control group, 2) diabetic rats without antiaggregant, 3) dietetic rats treated with 6 mg/day ASA p.o., 4) diabetic rats treated with 6 mg/day ASA +12 mg/day DIP p.o. For inducing diabetes 30 mg/Kg of i.v. estreptozotocine were administered. The animals were considered “diabetic” when glucemia was over 200 mg/100 ml. After 3 months of treatment with 4IU insuline and ASA, or ASA + DIP, the animals were sacrified. Samples of blood and rings of descending aorta were extracted. Platelet aggregation in IJB in front of 1 μg/ml of collagen and the prostacycline-like activity of the aorta ring were evaluated. The configuration of the retine vascular tree labeled with HRP was observed.RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONSMaximal aggregation intensity: 11.1 Ω in the control group,10.9Ω in the diabetic non-treated group, 4.8Ω in rats receiving ASA and 4.6Ω in rats treated with DIP + ASA. The incUbation during 10 min. of aorta rings in blood samples produced 38.7% inhibition in the control group, 12.8% in the non treated-diabetic group 0% in the ASA group and 49.3% in the group treated with DIP + ASA.The qualitative changes in the diabetic rats retinal vascular network non treated with antiaggregants showed a scarce visibility of capillars as well as large zones of tortuous vessels. The rats treated with ASA showed a continuous vascular bed and less tortuous vessels than the ones in the non treated group but the vascular diameters were smaller than the ones observed in non-diabetic rats; the rats treated with DIP + ASA showed a continuous vascular bed, scarce tortuous vessels and vascular diameters similar to the ones found in non-diabetic rats. Mortality rates: 0% in the control group, 50% in the non-treated diabetic group, 16% in the ASA group and 0% in the DIP + ASA group. The administration of DIP + ASA normalized the prostacycline-like activity and the retinal vascular pattern in estreptozotocin-diabetic rats.

scholarly journals UJI EFEKTIVITAS SENYAWA FLAVONOID DARI EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN SAWILANGIT (Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less) SEBAGAI ANTIPIRETIK PADA TIKUS PUTIH JANTAN GALUR WISTAR (Rattus norvegicus) YANG DIINDUKSI VAKSIN DPT

PHARMACON ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 572
Author(s):  
Asriyani Samiun ◽  
Edwin De Queljoe ◽  
Irma Antasionasti
Keyword(s):  
Rattus Norvegicus ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Test Material ◽  
Control Group ◽  
White Rats ◽  
Wistar Strain ◽  
One Way Anova ◽  
Vernonia Cinerea ◽  
Dpt Vaccine

ABSTRACTSawilangit leaves (Vernonia Cinerea (L.) Less) is a plant that contains flavonoids as an antipyretic. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of flavonoid compounds from ethanol extract of sawilangit (Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less) leaves as an antipyretic in male white rats Wistar strain (Rattus norvegicus) induced by DPT vaccine. A total of 15 male rats were divided into 5 treatment groups, namely the negative control group (CMC 1%), the positive control group (paracetamol), and the ethanol extract group of sawilangit leaves with a dose of 200 mg, a dose of 400 mg, a dose of 800 mg. Each mouse was induced intramuscularly with a DPT vaccine at a dose of 0.3 ml. Temperature measurements were carried out before and after induction, then every 30 minutes after giving the test material from the 30th minute to the 180th minute. Data were analyzed statistically with One Way ANOVA and continued with LSD test to see significant differences between treatments. The results showed that the ethanol extract of sawilangit leaves had an antipyretic effect on male white rats Wistar strain..Key words: Antipyretics, Vernonia Cinerea, male white rats ABSTRAKDaun Sawilangit  (Vernonia Cinerea (L.) Less) adalah salah satu tanaman yang mengandung zat Flavonoid sebagai antipiratik. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui adanya efektivitas senyawa flavonoid dari ekstrak etanol daun sawilangit (Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less) sebagai antipiretik pada tikus putih jantan galur wistar (Rattus norvegicus) yang diinduksi vaksin DPT. Sebanyak 15 ekor tikus putih jantan dibagi 5 kelompok perlakuan yaitu kelompok kontrol negatif (CMC 1%), kelompok kontrol positif (parasetamol), dan kelompok ekstrak etanol daun sawilangit dosis 3,6 mg, dosis 7,2 mg, dosis 14,4 mg. setiap tikus diinduksi vaksin DPT dosis 0,3 ml secara intramuscular. Pengukuran suhu dilakuan sebelum dan sesudah induksi, kemudian setiap 30 menit  setelah pemberian bahan uji dari menit ke-30 sampai menit ke-180. Data dianalisis secara statistika dengan One Way ANOVA dan dilanjutkan uji LSD untuk melihat beda nyata antar perlakuan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Ekstrak etanol daun sawilangit mempunyai efek antipiretik terhadap tikus putih jantan galur wistar. Kata kunci: Antipiretik, Vernonia Cinerea, tikus putih jantan

scholarly journals JUS SEMANGKA MENURUNKAN NEUTROFIL TIKUS JANTAN GALUR WISTAR YANG TERPAPAR ASAP ROKOK

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
Rizky Prihandari ◽  
Lailatul Muniroh
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoke ◽  
Hazardous Substances ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Laboratory Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Wistar Strain ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Laboratory

Cigarette smoke contains many hazardous substances and free radical which affect respiratory system. Watermelon “Sugar Baby” juice contain lycopene as antiinfl ammation. The aim of this research was to analyze the effect of watermelon as antiinfl ammation toward neutrophils count in wistar strain male rats exposed by  cigarette smoke. This study was an experimental laboratory research with pre and post test control group design. Sample consisted of 24 wistar strain male rats with ±150-230 grams weight and 3 months old which were divided into four groups. Control group was given placebo (aquadest) and treatment groups were given w atermelon juice with terraced quantity (1.5 ml, 2.5 ml, and 3.5 ml). Every group was given two sticks of cigarette smoked per day during two weeks then smoked with treatment during one week. Neutrophil from peripheral smear was observed by manual method and statistically analyzed using Anova Mixed Design and continued with One Way Anova. The result showed signifi cant increased of  neutrophil at second observation on control group (p=0.002) and treatment groups (p=0.000). Signifi cance decreased also found in the treatment groups’s at third observation p=0.000. Signifi cant between each group p= 0.017. There was signifi cant different between control and treatment groups but there was no signifi cant different between each treatment groups. This study concluded that there was decreased of  neutrophil in wistar strain male rats which were given w atermelon juice 1.5 ml, 2.5 ml, and 3.5 ml during infl ammation. 3.5 ml w atermelon juice which were given showed better result as antiinfl ammation..

scholarly journals THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CORIANDER (Coriandrum sativum L.) EXTRACTS ON REDUCING THE BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS OF ALLOXAN INDUCED WISTAR MALE RATS (Rattus norvegicus L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-44
Author(s):  
Kalvin Dersing
Keyword(s):  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Rattus Norvegicus ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Coriandrum Sativum ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
White Rats ◽  
Wistar Strain ◽  
Sugar Levels

AbstractBackground : Diabetes mellitus is the most common metabolic syndrome in the whole world with an incidence of 1-8%. This disease arises when insufficient insulin is produced or insulin cannot function properly.The ability of coriander juice water extract is expected to reduce blood glucose levels because the action is similar to insulin and can stimulate insulin release. Purpose : Knowing effectiveness coriander extract (Coriandrum sativum L.)to decline blood sugar levels in male white rats (Rattus norvegicus L.) wistar strain induced by alloxan. Method : This is a pure experimental study (true-experiment) using a pre and post test design with control group design using subjects namely white rats (Rattus norvegicus L.) male Wistar strain aged 10-12 weeks with a weight of 150-200 grams. By looking at changes in blood sugar levels during administration of alloxan and administration of coriander extract. Results : There were significant changes in some groups induced alloxan (p <0.05), but the effect of coriander extract was not very significant (p> 0.05). Conclusion : Coriander extract can control blood sugar levels to be stable or normal, but it takes longer and more research.  Keywords : coriander extract, blood sugar levels, alloxan

scholarly journals Effect of epigallocatechin gallate on aluminum chloride-induced changes in behavior, biochemical parameters, and spermatogenesis of Sprague-Dawley rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Subramani Parasuraman ◽  
Brenda Ngu Yen Qin ◽  
Lam Chew Hui ◽  
James Yu Kar Beng
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Aluminum Chloride ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Sperm Count ◽  
Epigallocatechin Gallate ◽  
Biochemical Changes ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Induced Changes

Abstract Background Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) acts as an antioxidant by preventing oxidative stress. The effect of EGCG on aluminum-induced testicular injury is not clear. Hence, the present study is planned to investigate the effect of EGCG on aluminum chloride (AlCl3)-induced changes in behavior, biochemical parameters, and spermatogenesis in male Sprague-Dawley rats. The rats were divided into six groups with six animals each. All the animals were administered with respective assigned treatment once daily for 28 days. The animals in groups I to VI were administered with drug vehicle, AlCl3, vitamin C, EGCG, vitamin C, and EGCG, respectively. The animals in groups V and VI were additionally challenged with AlCl3 (10 mg/kg) immediately after vitamin C and EGCG administration, respectively. Changes in behavior were measured on day 1, 14 and 28. At the end of the study, the blood sample was collected from all the animals, and the serum was separated and used for biochemical analysis. Later, the rats were subjected to bilateral orchiectomy; sperm was collected from the cauda epididymis for microscopic examination. Then, the animals were sacrificed, and the organs such as the brain, lungs, heart, liver, kidney, spleen, and testis were collected for organ weight analysis. Results The animal administered with AlCl3 showed a reduction in locomotor activity, grip strength, and escape latency time whereas vitamin C prevented the effect of AlCl3. But, EGCG did not show any significant changes in AlCl3-induced behavioral and biochemical changes. At the end of the study, vitamin C prevented AlCl3-induced behavioral and biochemical changes. The group of animals administered with AlCl3 showed a reduction in the number of spermatozoa whereas AlCl3 + vitamin C and AlCl3 + EGCG did not show any significant changes in the number of spermatozoa when compared to the control group. Conclusion EGCG prevented AlCl3-induced reduction in epididymal sperm count of male rats and did not show any significant effect on AlCl3-induced changes in behavior and biochemical parameters, whereas vitamin C had an ameliorative effect on AlCl3-induced changes in behavior, biochemical parameter, and spermatogenesis. Graphical abstract

scholarly journals EXAMINATION OF GLUCOSES CONCENTRATION IN CHRONIC SEPSIS MODEL IN RATS

2009 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-44
Author(s):  
Dragica Stojanović ◽  
Ružica Ašanin ◽  
Milica Ninković ◽  
Živorad Malićević ◽  
Igor Stojanov
Keyword(s):  
Cecal Ligation ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Clinical Form ◽  
Sepsis Model ◽  
Wistar Strain ◽  
Pure Bacterial Culture ◽  
Mixed Bacteria ◽  
Bacteria Culture ◽  
And Staphylococcus Aureus

We induced clinical form of sepsis in rats by cecal ligation and perforation (CLP) with mixed and pure culture of bacteria, with the aim to monitor glucose concentration in sepsis. The trial was carried out on 104 male rats, Wistar strain, body mass 190 to 240 g. The rats were divided in four groups consisting of 28 animals, and a control group of 20 animals. The period of observations were 12, 24, 72 and 120 hours after surgical intervention. In the examined sepsis model, a significant hypoglycemic activity was noticed in early sepsis (12 and 24 hours), but in the group with mixed bacteria culture only after 72 hours. Hyperglycemia was registered in late sepsis (72 hours) in the group of rats where sepsis was caused by pure bacterial culture of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, without statistic significance compared to the findings in the control group.

scholarly journals Effects of Cultured Cordycep militaris on Sexual Performance and Erectile Function in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Male Rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Sureena Pohsa ◽  
Wanthanee Hanchang ◽  
Nattapong Singpoonga ◽  
Peerasak Chaiprasart ◽  
Pornnarin Taepavarapruk
Keyword(s):  
Normal Control ◽  
Erectile Function ◽  
Sperm Count ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Mating Behaviour ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Normal Control Group ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Silkworm Pupae

Cordyceps militaris (CM), a valuable edible and medicinal fungus, has been used as traditional medicine to treat health conditions, as well as hyposexuality in Asian societies for over a century. Due to the high demand, several artificial cultivation methods have been developed for their biological activities. In this study, CM was cultured on medium that contained white rice and silkworm pupae, and the levels of cordycepin and adenosine, as well as its aphrodisiac effects in diabetes-induced erectile dysfunction (DIED), were evaluated. Diabetic rats were induced by streptozotocin (STZ) injection and administered orally with CM (0.1, 0.5, and 1.0 g/kg BW/day) for 3 weeks. Diabetic rats in negative and positive control groups received vehicle and sildenafil citrate (5 mg/kg), respectively. Results showed the changes in mating behaviour in which mount latency and intromission latency were significantly increased in diabetic rats, compared with the normal control group. Diabetic rats also showed a significant reduction in intracavernosal pressure (ICP) response to cavernous nerve stimulation, sperm count, testosterone level, penile nitric oxide synthase (NOS), and testicular superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities, when compared to the normal control group. Administration of CM (0.1, 0.5, and 1.0 g/kg BW/day) reversed the effects of diabetes on the mating behaviour, and the ICP responses to electrical stimulation. Moreover, the levels of penile NOS, testicular SOD activities, testosterone, and sperm count were significantly increased, and testicular malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were significantly decreased in these treated diabetic rats. Diabetic rats treated with sildenafil showed a significant induction in intromission frequency and NOS and SOD activities, as well as a marked increase in ICP responses. These results suggest that CCM exerts its aphrodisiac effect, possibly through activating testosterone production and suppressing oxidative stress to enhance erectile function in diabetic rats.

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