Ameliorative Effect of Chitosan on Nicotine Toxicity in Diabetic Rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
heba mohamed ◽  
Amira Abdelrhman ◽  
Eman hassan
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Ameliorative Effect

scholarly journals Effects of quercetin-conjugated with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles on learning and memory improvement through targeting microRNAs/NF-κB pathway

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiva Ebrahimpour ◽  
Abolghasem Esmaeili ◽  
Fariba Dehghanian ◽  
Siamak Beheshti
Keyword(s):  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Iron Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Expression Levels ◽  
Memory Improvement ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Ameliorative Effect

Abstract Quercetin-conjugated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (QCSPIONs) have an ameliorative effect on diabetes-induced memory impairment. The current study aimed to compare the effect of quercetin (QC) and QCSPIONs on inflammation-related microRNAs and NF-κB signaling pathways in the hippocampus of diabetic rats. The expression levels of miR-146a, miR-9, NF-κB, and NF-κB-related downstream genes, including TNF-α, BACE1, AβPP, Bax, and Bcl-2 were measured using quantitative real-time PCR. To determine the NF-κB activity, immunohistochemical expression of NF-κB/p65 phosphorylation was employed. Computer simulated docking analysis also performed to find the QC target proteins involved in the NF-κB pathway. Results indicate that diabetes significantly upregulated the expression levels of miR-146a, miR-9, TNF-α, NF-κB, and subsequently AβPP, BACE1, and Bax. Expression analysis shows that QCSPIONs are more effective than pure QC in reducing the expression of miR-9. Interestingly, QCSPIONs reduce the pathological activity of NF-κB and subsequently normalize BACE1, AβPP, and the ratio of Bax/Bcl-2 expression better than pure QC. Comparative docking analyses also show the stronger binding affinity of QC to IKK and BACE1 proteins compared to specific inhibitors of each protein. In conclusion, our study suggests the potent efficacy of QCSPIONs as a promising drug delivery system in memory improvement through targeting the NF-κB pathway.

scholarly journals Anti-diabetic effect of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis on low dose streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats fed on a high-fat diet

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mac Donald Idu ◽  
Owen – Obaseki Edehia ◽  
Benjamin Ogunma Gabriel
Keyword(s):  
High Fat Diet ◽  
Blood Glucose Concentration ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Ameliorative Effect ◽  
Different Doses

Abstract Introduction This study evaluates the anti-diabetic effect of ethanol extract of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis leaf on streptozotocin (STZ) - induced diabetic rats fed on high-fat diet (HFD). Methods Sets of male albino rats of the Wistar strain weighing between 180 and 250 g were exposed to high fat diet (margarine and oil from vegetable sources in a ratio of 2:1 w/v) for 3 weeks. Then the animals were fasted overnight; hyperglycemic state was induced using reduced dose of streptozotocin (35 mg/kg) and animals were randomly divided into five groups (n = 7); group A received the HFD + STZ (35 mg/kg i.p.); group B received HFD + STZ + gliberclamide (10 mg/kg; i.p); groups C, D and E were administered the HFD + streptozotocin with different doses of the ethanol extract (30, 35 and 100 mg/kg p.o., respectively). Results Results showed significant (p < 0.05) decrease in blood glucose concentration of the rats treated with different doses of S. jamaicensis extract and those treated with gliberclamide compared to the untreated diabetic rats (negative control). Significant (p < 0.05) reductions in activities of serum AST, ALP, total protein and bilirubin were noticed in the groups in contrast to the control. Levels of urea, creatinine, potassium and chloride were considerably (p < 0.05) low while sodium and bicarbonate levels were high in the groups except the control. Lipid profile revealed significant (p < 0.05) reduction in total cholesterol, triacylglycerol, LDL, VLDL while HDL levels were high in the groups compared to the control. The extract significantly (p < 0.05) ameliorated weight loss. Histopathology of the liver, kidney and pancreas showed ameliorative effect of the extract against the deleterious changes occasioned by the HFD and STZ induced diabetic state. Conclusion These findings have provided scientific basis for the use of S. jamaicensis in the treatment of diabetes mellitus in ethnomedicinal practices in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activity of combined milk thistle and fenugreek seeds in alloxan-induced diabetic albino rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1732-1736
Author(s):  
Mohamed Jamal Saadh
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Oral Administration ◽  
Glycosylated Hemoglobin ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Antidiabetic Drugs ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Milk Thistle ◽  
Fenugreek Seeds ◽  
Ameliorative Effect

Background and Aim: Despite the availability of antidiabetic drugs, they are not free from associated adverse side effects. This study aimed to evaluate the hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of oral administration of seeds from two medicinal plants: (1) Milk thistle and (2) fenugreek. Materials and Methods: Plant seeds were washed in distilled water and ground with a coffee grinder. Alloxan was used to induce diabetes in 20 male albino rats. Diabetic rats were randomly divided into two groups: (1) Group 1 (n=10), diabetic rats fed with 0.5 g/kg milk thistle and 2 g/kg fenugreek seeds per day and (2) Group 2 (n=10), diabetic rats fed standard rodent food for 4 weeks. Results: Oral administration of milk thistle and fenugreek seeds for 2 weeks resulted in significant improvement in body weight, blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. After 4 weeks, this ameliorative effect was significantly elevated with respect to blood glucose (155.00±9.70 mg/ dL vs. 427.50±5.70 mg/dL; p<0.001), HbA1c (5.5±0.19% vs. 13.65±1.77%; p<0.001), cholesterol (281.50±10.95 mg/dL vs. 334.30±6.80 mg/dL; p<0.001), triglyceride (239.60±6.87 mg/dL vs. 284.20±9.95 mg/dL; p<0.01), and body weight (265.30±8.10 g vs. 207.40±11.4 g; p<0.01) as compared with non-treated diabetic rats. Conclusion: Milk thistle and fenugreek seeds possess hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic properties and could be used as natural compounds that are suitable as parent compounds for the development of new antidiabetic drugs.

Ameliorative Effect of Chitosan on Nicotine Toxicity in Diabetic Rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-222
Author(s):  
heba mohamed ◽  
Amira Abd El-Rhmana ◽  
Eman Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Ameliorative Effect

scholarly journals Ameliorative effect of kaempferol, a flavonoid, on oxidative stress in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

Redox Report ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 198-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid S. Al-Numair ◽  
Govindasamy Chandramohan ◽  
Chinnadurai Veeramani ◽  
Mohammed A. Alsaif
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Ameliorative Effect

scholarly journals Nutrient composition and ameliorative effects of Cocos nucifera products on Alloxan-induced diabetic wistar rats

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amadi Benjamin ◽  
Ogunka-Nnoka Charity ◽  
Amadi Peter ◽  
Ogaji Miebaka
Keyword(s):  
Cocos Nucifera ◽  
Saline Group ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Coconut Milk ◽  
Coconut Water ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
Ameliorative Effect ◽  
Group 5 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Alloxan Monohydrate

Using standard methods, this study investigated the ameliorative effects of coconut products during alloxan-induced diabetic conditions. Experimental animals were divided into five groups, group 1 served as normal control rats fed only rat chow and saline, group 2 were dia-betic control rats intraperitoneally treated with 150mg/kg body weight alloxan monohydrate, group 3 were diabetic rats orally treated with 4ml/day of coconut milk, group 4 were diabetic rats orally treated with 4ml/day of coconut water, and group 5 were diabetic rats orally treat-ed with 4ml/day of a mixture of coconut milk and coconut water. The coconut products had high moisture, fats, potassium, magnesium, and sodium contents. Coconut milk exhibited the most effective glucose lowering effect, and on the 21st day. The total cholesterol was com-pletely normalized on treatment with coconut milk after alloxan induced diabetes, while the administration of the mixture of coconut milk and water had a comparable effect to administering only coconut milk on HDL, LDL, and TG. The alloxan-induced derangements on SOD, catalase and GPx were completely normalized after the coconut milk administration, while the mixture of coconut milk and water restored only SOD and GPx, and coconut water, ineffective on most of the antioxidant enzymes. Coconut water was ineffective on the RBC and HB of diabetic rats, while coconut milk and the mixture of coconut milk and water showed the most hemato-ameliorative effect. This study has shown the effectiveness of coconut products in the management of diabetes, with coconut milk the most effective.

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