scholarly journals Metabolic processes in the organism of animals under the action of plant extract

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Buchko ◽  
V. Havryliak ◽  
O. Yaremkevych ◽  
R. Konechna ◽  
N. Ohorodnyk
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Protein Metabolism ◽  
Antioxidant Defense ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Hemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Antioxidant Defense System ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Defense System ◽  
Radical Processes ◽  
Active Substances

The possibility of increasing metabolism and resistance in an organism of animals under the influence of biologically active substances of natural origin is considered in the paper. In the current study, we investigated the effect of 40% ethanolic extract of common nettle (Urtica dioica L.) on hematologic indexes (hemoglobin concentration, erythrocytes and leukocytes content), protein metabolism (total protein, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase activities (ALT)), glutathione metabolism (peroxidase (GP), glutathione reductase (GR) and reduced glutathione content (GSH)), antioxidant defense systems (superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT)), and indicators of free radical processes (lipid hydroperoxidation products (LHP), TBA-active products and carbonyl groups of protein (CP)) in the blood and tissues of normal and adrenalin-stressed rats. White Wistar rats (male) with body weight 180–200 g were used in the experiments. The animals were divided into 4 groups (control and 3 experimental), each containing 7 animals. The animals of experimental groups D2 and D3 received 40% ethanolic extract of common nettle in a dose of 5 mL/kg of body weight during 4 weeks. After 29 days of the experiment, the animals of D1 and D3 groups were intramuscularly administered 0.1% solution of adrenaline hydrochloride at a dose of 1 mg/kg of body weight. One day after the administration of adrenaline, the animals were decapitated under ether anesthesia. The objects of the study were blood and homogenates of liver, heart, and kidneys of the rats. Our results have shown that adrenaline stress causes a decrease in the concentration of hemoglobin, LHP, SOD activity and increase in activities of AST, GP, GR, and GSH content in the blood of rats. Stress induced by adrenaline was accompanied by decrease in CP content, activities of SOD, CAT, and increase in the glutathione chain of antioxidant defense system in the liver of the animals while in the heart and kidneys, there was an increase in oxidative stress parameters and decrease in antioxidant enzyme activities (SOD, CAT, GP, GR). The administration of ethanolic extract of nettle caused an increase within the physiological range in the erythrocytes and leucocytes content, hemoglobin concentration, and normalization of protein metabolism (decrease in the activity of AST and increase in protein concentration) in the blood of the stressed rats. The activation of the antioxidant defense system (increase in activities of SOD, GP, CAT, GR) and inhibition of free radical processes (decrease in concentration of LHP, TBA-active products and CP) was observed in the tissues of animals of D2 and D3 groups. Our results suggested that using a complex of biologically active substances of the common nettle ethanolic extract prevents metabolic disorders and stresses of different etiology through the activation of the antioxidant defense system, the normalization of protein metabolism and stimulation of hematopoiesis both in normal and stressed rats.

scholarly journals Effect of the Supplement of Humic Origin on the Free Radical Processes and Histological Changes in the Tissues of Rats Affected by Chromium (VI)

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 10996-11008
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Free Radical ◽  
Antioxidant Defense ◽  
Reductase Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Defense System ◽  
Rat Tissues ◽  
Defense System ◽  
Free Radical Processes ◽  
Chromium Vi ◽  
Radical Processes

The goal of our study was to examine the effect of feed supplement Humilid on the antioxidant defense system, free radical processes, and histomorphological changes in the tissues of rats affected by Chromium (VI). Rats were divided into 4 groups. Animals of groups D2 and D3 received Humilid in a dose of 2 ml per kg of body weight for 28 days. From the 14th day of the experiment, rats of groups D1 and D2 were injected by K2Cr2O7 in a dose of 2 mg Cr per kg of body weight daily for 14 days. Control animals were injected with saline solution for 14 days. Results showed that Cr (VI) causes oxidative stress in rat tissues, accompanied by an increase in superoxide dismutase activity, lipid peroxidation products, and a decrease in glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase activity. Chromium also caused histopathological changes in the liver and kidney of rats. Watering of rats affected by Cr (VI) with Humilid leads to decreased oxidative processes, activation of the antioxidant defense system, and reduced pathological effects on animal tissues. Our results indicate the positive influence of Humilid on the rat’s organism, inhibiting free radical processes and exhibiting antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and adaptive properties.

scholarly journals System of antioxidant protection of the body of piglets under the action of feed additive “Sylimevit”

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (104) ◽  
pp. 10-17
Author(s):  
L. V. Vyslotska ◽  
B. V. Gutyj ◽  
O. V. Kozenko ◽  
V. I. Khalak ◽  
M. V. Chornyj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Antioxidant Defense System ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
The Body ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Direct Acting ◽  
Active Substances ◽  
Technological Stress

One of the conditions for obtaining high-quality pig products is the use of feed additives, which contain all the necessary biologically active substances, eliminating their deficiency in feed and acting as catalysts for metabolic processes in pigs. That is why the aim of the study was to study the effect of feed additive “Sylimevit” on the enzymatic and non-enzymatic parts of the antioxidant system of piglets after weaning. Two groups of piglets were formed – control and experimental, in the amount of 10 individuals in each group, selected on the principle of analogues – age, breed and body weight. During the weaning period, the piglets were kept under the sow in special machines, had constant access to the mother, and from the age of 5 days – free access to concentrated feed. Feeding of animals was carried out in accordance with the norms for a given age of pigs. Prior to the study, a clinical and physiological examination of the piglets was performed. Their general condition and activity when eating food were taken into account. On the 28th day of life, the piglets were weaned from the sow and regrouped from different nests in order to be further maintained during the period of fattening and rearing with a change in the structure of the diet, which served as technological stress for the animals. From the age of 5 days, piglets of all groups were fed pre-starter feed. Piglets of the experimental group, from 21 to 40 days of age, were additionally fed the feed supplement “Sylimevit” at a dose of 100 mg/kg body weight per day. Feeding piglets Silimevit feed enhances their antioxidant status. The use of this feed additive in piglets contributed to the activation of both enzymatic and non-enzymatic parts of the antioxidant defense system of piglets after weaning, as indicated by an increase in blood 35-day-old piglets superoxide dismutase activity by 26.9 % (P < 0.001), catalase – 41.1 % (P < 0.001), glutathione peroxidase – by 52.7 % (P < 0.05), glutathione reductase – by 53.5 % (P < 0.05), the content of reduced glutathione – by 75 % (P < 0.001). This is due to the fact that silimevit contains active substances such as milk thistle and vitamins, which are strong direct-acting antioxidants and directly interact with free radicals and reactive oxygen species.

scholarly journals АНТИОКСИДАНТНИЙ ЗАХИСТ ТА ПЕРОКИСНЕ ОКИСНЕННЯ ЛІПІДІВ ОРГАНІЗМУ ВИСОКОТІЛЬНИХ КОРІВ ПРИ ПРОФІЛАКТИЦІ САЛЬМОНЕЛЬОЗУ ЗА ВПЛИВУ НАНОПРЕПАРАТУ ГЕРМАКАПУ

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2(66)) ◽  
pp. 112-116
Author(s):  
P.Y. Lavriv
Keyword(s):  
Glutathione Peroxidase ◽  
Glutathione Reductase ◽  
Antioxidant Defense ◽  
Reductase Activity ◽  
Lipid Body ◽  
Antioxidant Defense System ◽  
Glutathione System ◽  
Defense System ◽  
Glutathione Reductase Activity ◽  
Radical Processes

The article  deals with the results of experimental research data of relationship between the antioxidant defense system and lipid body peroxidation of high calves cows  under  the influence of nanpreparation Germakap conducted  with simultaneous vaccination with inactivated formol vaccination with repeated  in two weeks later  at the same doses as their  stability and immunity to Salmonella. It was found the likely increase in activity of glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase and at the same time, reduction of malon dialdehyde and hydroperoxides lipids and superoxidimutase. These changes in animals  body occur due to complex components adaptive nan preparation Germakap that lead to the normalization of metabolic and free radical processes in animals.  However, the increase in the catalytic activity of glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase activity in plasma of high calves cows  from research group can be explained by increasing intensity of synthesis in which these enzymes by introducing nan preparation Germakap closely associated with the regeneration of glutathione in the cell, and also the activity of glutathione peroxidase.  Through interaction with restoration of glutathione and glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase it was formed glutathione system that protects cells from stress peroxidation

scholarly journals Activity of free radical oxidation processes in rats with paracetamol hepatitis and correction with shiitake mushrooms thick extract

2021 ◽  
pp. 81-90
Author(s):  
І. І. Герасимець ◽  
Л. С. Фіра ◽  
І. І. Медвідь
Keyword(s):  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Free Radical ◽  
Acute Hepatitis ◽  
Antioxidant Defense ◽  
Antioxidant Defense System ◽  
Oxidative Modification ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Defense System ◽  
Shiitake Mushrooms

The antioxidant defense system controls and inhibits all stages of free radical formation reactions, which start from their initiation and end with the formation of hydroperoxides and malonic dialdehyde. Disorders of the body's antioxidant defense system can be caused by both endogenous and exogenous factors and can lead to the oxidative stress development. For the purpose of the negative impact minimizing and correction of the existing disorders, both natural and synthetic origin antioxidants are used. Preference is given to antioxidants of natural origin, due to their mild action and minimal side effects. Shiitake mushrooms are known in China and Japan as a product that has nutritional and medicinal value, for thousands of years. They contain an extremely rich complex of various biologically active substances that can have antioxidant, hepatoprotective effect and influence on the liver diseases pathogenesis. The aim of the work was to investigate the effect of shiitake mushrooms thick extract on the activity of free radical processes and indicators of the antioxidant system under the conditions of paracetamol hepatitis in rats. The experimental work was being conducted on the white male rats, which were divided into 10 groups of 6 animals each. Acute hepatitis was simulated by intragastric administration of paracetamol in a dose of 1 250 mg/kg 1 time per day (for 2 days) as a suspension in 2% starch gel solution. We investigated the effect of shiitake mushrooms thick extract on the induced pathology, which was administered intragastrically 2 hours before the paracetamol introduction and daily after the lesion in a dose of 150 mg/kg of the rat’s body weight. Silibor was selected as the comparison drug, which was administered according to the same scheme like the investigated extract in a dose of 20 mg/kg of the animal’s body weight. Euthanasia was conducted on the 3rd, 7th and 10th day after the onset of the lesion. Liver homogenate and animal serum were examined. The effectiveness of shiitake mushrooms thick extract was evaluated under the conditions of the caused pathology by superoxide dismutase and catalase activity, as well as by the content of TBA-active and proteins oxidative modification products. An increasing of the TBA-active products content and the products of proteins oxidative modification in the serum and liver of animals after the toxic paracetamol exposure testifies to the liver damage and the development of acute hepatitis in rats. Decreased activity of antioxidant enzymes such as catalase and superoxide dismutase was also noted. An investigation, which was conducted by us, allowed us to reveal a positive effect of shiitake mushrooms thick extract on the activity of lipoperoxidation and oxidative modification of proteins under the conditions of white rats paracetamol lesion.

scholarly journals Effect of Germinated Pigmented Rice “Superjami” on the Glucose Level, Antioxidant Defense System, and Bone Metabolism in Menopausal Rat Model

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2184
Author(s):  
Soo Im Chung ◽  
Tae-ho Ham ◽  
Mi Young Kang
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Bone Metabolism ◽  
Glucose Level ◽  
Rat Model ◽  
Antioxidant Defense ◽  
Antioxidant Defense System ◽  
Rice Cultivar ◽  
The Body ◽  
Defense System ◽  
Pigmented Rice

Women experience physical, mental, and social changes during menopause. It is important to maintain a healthy diet for effective menopause management. The effect of germinated Superjami, a deep violet colored rice cultivar, on the body weight, glucose level, antioxidant defense system, and bone metabolism in a menopausal rat model was investigated. The animals were randomly divided into three groups and fed with a normal diet (ND), a control diet supplemented with 20% (w/w) non-germinated Superjami flour (NGSF), or germinated Superjami flour (GSF) for eight weeks. The NGSF and GSF groups exhibited significantly lower body weight and fat, glucose and insulin contents, adipokine concentrations, and bone resorption biomarker levels, and higher antioxidant enzyme activities and 17-β-estradiol content than the ND group (p < 0.05). The GSF group showed greater glucose homeostasis, antioxidative, and bone metabolism-improving effects compared with the NGSF group. These findings demonstrate that germination could further improve the health-promoting properties of Superjami and that this germinated pigmented rice cultivar could be useful in the treatment and management of menopause-induced hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, and bone turnover imbalance.

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