Chenopodium quinoa Exhibits Antihyperglycemic Activity in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amine Azzane ◽  
Ayou Amssayef ◽  
Mohame Eddouks
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Chenopodium Quinoa ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Favorable Effect ◽  
Antihyperglycemic Activity ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels

Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate the antihyperglycemic effect of Chenopodium quinoa. Background: Chenopodium quinoa is a pseudocereal plant with several medicinal properties. Objective: The goal of this investigation was to determine the antihyperglycemic activity of Chenopodium quinoa in both normal and streptozotocin(STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Methods: In this study, the effect of the aqueous extract of Chenopodium quinoa seeds (AECQS) (60 mg/kg) on blood glucose levels was evaluated in both normal and diabetic rats after a single (6 hours) and repeated oral administration (7 days of treatment). The effect of this herb on glucose tolerance and lipid profile was also studied. Additionally, histopathological examination of liver was carried out using the Hematoxylin-Eosin method. Furthermore, the in vitro antioxidant activity as well as a preliminary phytochemical screening and quantification of some secondary metabolites (phenolic compounds, flavonoids and tannins) were performed according to standard methods. Results: AECQS produced a significant lowering effect on plasma glucose levels in STZ-induced diabetic rats. In addition, this extract exhibited a remarkable amelioration on hepatic histopathology in diabetic rats. In addition, the extract exerted a remarkable antioxidant activity which could be due to the presence of some compounds found in this herb. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study demonstrates that the aqueous extract of Chenopodium quinoa seeds has a favorable effect in controlling diabetes mellitus.

Potent Antihyperglycemic Effects of an Endemic Plant from Morocco (Matthiola maroccana Coss.) in Normal and Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayoub Amssayef ◽  
Nadia Lahrach ◽  
Mohamed Eddouks
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Oral Glucose ◽  
Endemic Plant ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels

Aims: The study aims to evaluate the antidiabetic effect of Matthiola maroccana (Coss.). Background: Matthiola maroccana (Coss.) belongs to Brassicaceae family is an endemic plant from Morocco. Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of its aqueous extract on blood glucose levels in normal and diabetic rats. Method: Single dose (6 hours) and daily oral administration for seven days of the Aerial Part Aqueous Extract (A.P.A.E) of Matthiola maroccana (Coss.) (M. maroccana) at a dose of 20 mg/kg body weight on blood glucose levels both in normal and streptozotocin(STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Furthermore, body weight, oral glucose tolerance test, liver histopathological examination, phytochemical screening, and in vitro antioxidant activity of A.P.A.E were performed in this study. Results: The results showed that M. maroccana A.P.A.E exerts potent hypoglycemic and antihyperglycemic effects in normal and STZ-induced diabetic rats (p<0.0001). Also, it was able to restore body weight in diabetic rats (p<0.05). Furthermore, the aqueous extract has been shown to regenerate hepatic tissues in diabetic rats. In addition, A.P.A.E revealed the presence of several phytochemical constituents (polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, sterols and terpenoids), and possessed an antioxidant activity. Conclusion: In conclusion, our findings showed that A.P.A.E of M. maroccana (A.P.A.E MM) possesses a significant antihyperglycemic and hypoglycemic activity.

Antihyperglycemic potential of Matricaria pubescens(Desf.) Schultz. in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayoub Amssayef ◽  
Mohammed Ajebli ◽  
Mohamed Eddouks
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Aerial Part ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Liver And Pancreas ◽  
Treatment Of Diabetes ◽  
Antioxidant Effects

Aims: The aim of the study was to investigate the antihyperglycemic activity of Matricaria pubescens. Background: Matricaria pubescens (Def). Shultz (Asteraceae) is commonly used traditionally for the treatment of diabetes in Morocco. Objective: This present investigation aimed to assess the antihyperglycemic and antioxidant effects of the aqueous extract of aerial part of Matricaria pubescens (M. pubescens). Methods: The effect of a single and repeated oral administration of the aqueous extract of aerial part of M. pubescens (AEAPMP) at a dose of 40 mg/kg on glucose was examined in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Additionally, histopathological examination of pancreas and liver was carried out according to the Hematoxylin-Eosin method. The antioxidant activity was performed using the DPPH assay. Results: The results showed that the aqueous extract of M. pubescens (AEAPMP) exhibited a significant lowering activity on blood glucose levels in STZ-induced diabetic rats. In addition, AEAPMP ameliorated the histopathological tissues of liver and pancreas. Furthermore, a potential in vitro antioxidant of AEAPMP has been shown. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study demonstrates that M. pubescens possesses a beneficial effect against hyperglycemia associated with diabetes.

Study of Antihyperglycemic, Antihyperlipidemic and Antioxidant Activities of Tannins Extracted from Warionia saharae Benth. & Coss

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Ajebli ◽  
Fadwa El Ouady ◽  
Mohamed Eddouks
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Lipid Lowering ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Soxhlet Apparatus

Background and Objective: Warionia saharae Benth & Coss, a plant belonging to Asteraceae family, is used for its anti-diabetic properties in Morocco. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of tannins extracted from Warionia saharae (W. saharae) on blood glucose levels and lipid profile in normal and streptozotocin(STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Methods: Tannins (TE) were extracted from W. saharae using Soxhlet apparatus and different organic solvents. Single and once daily repeated oral administration of TE (10 mg/kg) for 15 days were used to evaluate the glucose and lipid-lowering activity in normal and diabetic rats. Furthermore, glucose test tolerance, liver histopathological examination and in vitro antioxidant activity of TE were carried out in this study. Results: The results showed that TE was able to exert antihyperglycemic and lowering total cholesterol effects as well as improvement of the high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol serum level after 15 days of treatment. Furthermore, TE improved glucose tolerance, histopathological status of liver in diabetic rats and demonstrated interesting antioxidant activity. Conclusion: In conclusion, the present investigation revealed that TE possesses potent antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic activities as claimed in different ethnopharmacological practices.

scholarly journals Leaf Aqueous Extract of Argania spiniosa Exhibits Antihyperglycemic Effect in Diabetic Rats

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morad Hebi ◽  
Mohamed Eddouks
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Oral Administration ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Oral Glucose ◽  
Argania Spinosa ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Leaf Aqueous Extract

Introduction: Argania Spinosa L. (Sapotaceae) is an endemic species from south-western Morocco. This plant has many traditional uses including its use in the treatment of diabetes. Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the antidiabetic activity of Argania Spinosa Leaf Aqueous Extract (A.S.L.A.E). Methods: The antidiabetic effect of A.S.L.A.E was evaluated in both normal and streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats treated at a dose of 20 mg/kg body weight for 15 days. The histopathological changes in the liver were evaluated. In addition, the antioxidant activity of this extract was also studied. Results: Single oral administration of A.S.L.A.E (20 mg/kg) showed no significant change in blood glucose levels in both normal and STZ induced diabetic rats after 6 hours of administration. Furthermore, in normal rats, repeated oral administration of A.S.L.A.E reduced blood glucose levels. Moreover, blood glucose levels decreased in STZ diabetic rats after fifteen days of treatment. According to the oral glucose tolerance test, the A.S.L.A.E (20 mg/kg) was shown to prevent significantly the increase in blood glucose levels in normal treated rats. Moreover, A.S.L.A.E showed antioxidant activity. Conclusion: The results show that Argania spinosa leaf aqueous extract possesses significant antihyperglycemic activity.

Antihyperglycemic Effect of the Moroccan Collard Green (Brassica oleracea var. viridis) in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayoub Amssayef ◽  
Mohamed Eddouks
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Oral Administration ◽  
Brassica Oleracea ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Antihyperglycemic Effect ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Collard Green

Aims: The aim of the study was to assess the antihyperglycemic activity of Brassica oleracea. Background: Collard green or Brassica oleracea var. viridis which belongs to Brassicaceae family is ranked at 10th place of “powerhouse” vegetables, and it is commonly used traditionally for the treatment of diabetes in Morocco. Objective: This current investigation aimed to assess the antihyperglycemic capacity of the aqueous extract of Collard green leaves. Methods: The effect of a single (6 hours) and repeated (seven days of treatment) oral administration of Collard green aqueous extract (CGAE) at a dose of 60 mg/kg on glucose and lipid profile was examined in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Additionally, histopathological examination of liver was carried out according to the Hematoxylin-Eosin method. Furthermore, a preliminary phytochemical screening, and the quantification of phenolic, flavonoid and tannins contents as well as the antioxidant activity using DPPH assay were carried out. Results: The results demonstrated that Collard green A.E. (CGAE) exhibited a significant antihyperglycemic effect and positive improvement liver histology in diabetic rats. After a single oral administration of CGAE, blood glucose levels were lowered from 15±2 mM to 4.9±1 mM (p<0.0001) at the sixth hour in diabetic rats but no change was observed in normal rats. Repeated CGAE administration was able to reduce blood glucose levels from 15±2 mM to normal values (5±1 mM at the seventh day, p<0.0001) while the extract had no effect in normal rats. In addition, we revealed that CGAE is rich in several phytochemical compounds and exerts an important antioxidant activity. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study demonstrates that Collard green possesses a beneficial effect against diabetes, and can be used in the program diet of diabetic patients.

Assessment of Antihyperglycemic Effect and Acute Toxicity of the Aqueous Scorzonera undulata Extract in Rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Ajebli ◽  
Ayoub Amssayef ◽  
Mohamed Eddouks
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Acute Toxicity ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Glycogen Content ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Antihyperglycemic Effect ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Phytochemical Investigation

Aims: The current study was carried out in order to assess the antihyperglycemic effect of Scorzonera undulata (S. undulata). Backgroud: Scorzonera undulata subsp. deliciosa (DC.) Maire is used in the Moroccan pharmacopeia for managing diabetes. Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the anithyperglycemic activity in normal and streptozotocin (STZ)- induced diabetic rats as well as the acute toxicity of the aqueous extract of the roots of Scorzonera undulata (S. undulata). Methods: This study investigated the effects of the root aqueous extract of Scorzonera undulata (AERSU) at a dose of 20 mg/kg on blood glucose levels in normal and streptozotocin(STZ)-induced diabetic rats and the acute toxicity of AERSU was examined. Histopathological examination, preliminary phytochemical investigation, determination of glycogen content and evaluation of α-amylase were also performed. Result: Both single and repeated oral doses of AERSU (20 mg/kg) produced a significant reduction of blood glucose levels in normal and diabetic rats. Furthermore, repeated oral administration of AERSU during 15 days increased the glycogen content in the liver in both normal and diabetic rats, inhibited α-amylase activity and improved the histological architecture of the liver and pancreas in treated diabetic rats and ameliorated some biochemical parameters such as ALT and AST. In addition, the preliminary phytochemical investigation showed the richness of the roots of S. undulata in certain phytochemicals particularly in polyphenols. Conclusion: AERSU exhibits an evident antihyperglycemic activity. This pharmacological effect may be due at least to protection of surviving pancreatic β cells, to the protection of hepatocytes, to α-amylase inhibitory effect and to the improvement of glycogen storage in the liver. The dose used in this study seems to be free of any toxicity.

scholarly journals Evaluation ofMallotus oppositifoliusMethanol Leaf Extract on the Glycaemia and Lipid Peroxidation in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats: A Preliminary Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. O. Nwaehujor ◽  
I. I. Ezeigbo ◽  
F. C. Nwinyi
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Oral Treatment ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels

Objective. Mallotus oppositifolius(Geiseler) Müll. Arg. (Euphorbiaceae) is folklorically used to “treat” diabetic conditions in some parts of Nigeria therefore the study, to investigate the extract of the leaves for activities on hyperglycaemia, lipid peroxidation, and increased cholesterol levelsin vivoin alloxan diabetic rats as well as its potential antioxidant activityin vitro.Methods. Albino rats (240–280 g) were given an injection of 120 mg/kg body weight, i.p. of alloxan monohydrate. After 8 days, diabetic animals with elevated fasting blood glucose levels (>9 mmol/L) were considered and selected for the study.Results. Oral treatment with the extract administered every 12 h by gavage at doses of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg of the extract to the test rats, for 14 days, resulted in a significant dose-dependent decrease in blood glucose levels from 12.82 ± 1.02 mmol/dL to 4.92 ± 2.01 mmol/dL at the highest dose of 400 mg/kg compared to the control drug and glibenclamide as well as attendant significant decline in diabetic rats employed in the study.Conclusion. The extract also showedin vitroconcentration-dependent antioxidant activity following the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) and ferric reducing assays. Findings further suggest the presence of active antidiabetic and antioxidant principles inM. oppositifoliusleaves.

Aqueous Extract of Brassica rapa Exerts Antihyperglycemic Activity in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismail Bouadid ◽  
Ayoub Amssayef ◽  
Nadia Lahrach ◽  
Ahmed El-Haidani ◽  
Mohamed Eddouks
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Rapa ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Lipid Profiles ◽  
Antioxidant Effect ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels

Aims: The aim of the study was to assess the antihyperglycemic effect of Brassica rapa. Background: Brassica rapa (turnip) is used as an antidiabetic plant. Objective: This work aimed to evaluate the effect of the aqueous extract of Brassica rapa seeds (AEBRS) on glycemia in vivo. Methods: The effect of AEBRS (60 mg/kg) on glycemia and lipid profiles was evaluated. Besides, preliminary phytochemical analysis and the in vitro antioxidant effect were evaluated. Results: AEBRS caused a significant reduction in blood glucose levels in diabetic rats (p<0.0001). In contrast, no significant effect was observed on lipid profiles, whereas antioxidant potential of this extract has been shown. Phytochemical analysis showed the presence of many important phytochemical families. Conclusion: The present study shows that AEBRS has a potent antihyperglycemic ability in diabetic rats.

scholarly journals Effect of Terebinthus atlanticus on Glucose Metabolism in Diabetic Rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
Fadwa El-Ouady ◽  
Lhoussaine Hajji ◽  
Mohamed Eddouks
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Oral Administration ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Histopathological Analysis ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels

Background:: Terebinthus atlanticus (Anacardiaceae) is an important source of essential oil and phenolic compounds justifying its use in traditional medicine. Objective:: The present work aimed to evaluate the antidiabetic and the antioxidant activities of the aqueous extract of the leaves of Terebinthus atlanticus (T. atlanticus). Methods:: The current study evaluated the effect of a single and repeated (15 days of treatment) oral administration of the aqueous extract of the leaves of T. atlanticus (PALAE) on blood glucose levels in normal and streptozotocin(STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Furthermore, the effect of PALAE on glucose tolerance and histopathological examination of the liver was carried out. Results:: A single oral administration of PALAE reduced blood glucose levels in normal (p<0.05), and STZ diabetic rats (p<0.0001), 6 and 4 hours after administration, respectively. Furthermore, this extract had an optimal effect (p<0.0001) in both normal and STZ diabetic rats at the 15th and 7th day of treatment. This extract was also shown to prevent significantly the increase on blood glucose levels 120 min after glucose administration, in both normal (p<0.05), and diabetic (p<0.01) treated rats when compared to the control group. In addition, the histopathological analysis highlighted the positive effect of T. atlanticus on pancreas and liver. Conclusion:: The study demonstrates the antihyperglycemic effect of the aqueous T. atlanticus extracts in diabetic rats which should be mediated through the amelioration of the oxidative stress as well as an improvement in liver histology.

Glucose Lowering Activity of Aqueous Ammodaucus leucotrichus Extract in Diabetic Rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fadwa El-Ouady ◽  
Mohamed Eddouks
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Oral Glucose ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels

Background: Ammodaucus leucotrichus (Apiaceae) is a medicinal plant widely used by the Moroccan population to treat various diseases including diabetes. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antidiabetic effect of the aqueous extract prepared from the fruits of this medicinal plant. Normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats were treated orally by the extract of Ammodaucus leucotrichus (A. leucotrichus) at a dose of 10 mg/kg. Methods: The blood glucose levels were determined during 6 hours and 15 days during this treatment. In addition the oral glucose tolerance test as well as the analysis of histopathological changes of liver was performed. The antioxidant activity of aqueous A. Leucotrichus extract was also valuated by the method of trapping of free radical 2,2-diphenyl-1 picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). Results: A. Leucotrichus fruit aqueous extract (ALFAE) reduced the blood glucose levels in both normal and diabetic rats. In addition, a remarkable influence on glucose tolerance was also noticed after ALFAE treatment. Moreover, ALFAE was able to exhibit a beneficial effect on histologlogical structure of liver. Finally a potential antioxidant effect has been shown in vitro. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study demonstrates the antihyperglycemic and hypoglycemic effects of A. Leucotrichus in rats supporting then its traditional use for the management of diabetes.

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