scholarly journals Effects of Propolis Extract Supplementation during Pregnancy on Stress Oxidative and Pregnancy Outcome: Levels of Malondialdehyde, 8-Oxo-2′-Deoxogunosine, Maternal Body Weight, and Number of Fetuses

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 156
Author(s):  
Joko Wahyu Wibowo ◽  
Minidian Fasitasari ◽  
Siti Thomas Zulaikhah
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Feeding Tube ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Maternal Body ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Pregnant Rats ◽  
Propolis Extract ◽  
Group I

<p>Oxidative stress is related to pregnancy complications that could increase maternal and infant mortality. This study aimed to determine the effect of propolis extract supplementation during pregnancy on oxidative stress level and pregnancy outcomes utilizing Malonedealdehyde (MDA) and 8-Oxo-2′-Deoxogunosine (8-OHdG) levels, maternal body weight, and the average number of fetuses as the parameters. The study was conducted by using a posttest only control group design on 24 pregnant Wistar rats, which were divided into four groups. Group I was control, Group II-IV were the treatment groups given propolis extract of 1.8mg, 3.6mg, and 7.2mg/200gBW/day, respectively. The standard feed given was AIN93G dose of 20g/day and distilled water ad libitum. Propolis extract was given using a gastric feeding tube every morning for 20 days. At the end of the treatment, body weight was meisured and blood collected for assessed MDA and 8-OHdG levels  by ELISA method  and then we performed abdominal surgery to count number of fetuses. The result are there were decreasing level of MDA and 8-OHDG by administration of propolis significantly (p&lt;0.05) group: I: 2,04±0,091, II: 1,55±0,067, III: 1,05±0,176, IV: 0,73±0,075 (mmol/mL) (p=0.001); 8 OHdG level (ng/mL) group I: 10,02±0,403, II: 8,60±0,078, III: 7,89±0,051, IV: 7,53±0,063 (p=0,001). Average of maternal body weight (g) were increased: group I: 228,33±3,93, II: 237,17±4,36, III: 244,83±4,02, IV: 248,00±5,76 (p=0,001) and Average number of fetuses tend to increased as well, group I : 8,5±0,05, II: 7,8±0,41, III: 9,5±1,05, IV: 9,6±0,52 (p=0,02). The conclusion of this research are supplementation of propolis extract in pregnant rats can reduce oxidative stress and improve pregnancy outcomes.</p>

scholarly journals The Effect of Superoxide Dismutase on Inhibition of Acute Kidney Injury Induced by Sepsis Based on Kidney Tissue Histology and Murine Sepsis Score

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Jufitriani Ismy ◽  
Maimun Syukri ◽  
Dessy R. Emril ◽  
Nanan Sekarwana ◽  
Jufriady Ismy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Kidney Tissue ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group I ◽  
Sepsis Score

Sepsis is one of the leading causes contributing to the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI). Oxidative stress can be used as the main approach against sepsis-induced AKI. One of the primary antioxidants that plays a role in warding off oxidative stress is superoxide dismutase (SOD). This research aimed to observe the effect of antioxidant SOD in inhibiting sepsis in AKI based on kidney tissue histopathology. The research method was an experimental laboratory with a post-test-only control group design. Twenty-five adult male rats aged 12–16 weeks, weighing between 200 and 250 g, were randomly divided into five groups: Group I, as a positive control, where rats were injected with lipopolysaccharides (LPS); Group II, as a negative control; Group III, as treatment 1, where rats were injected with LPS and administered orally with SOD (Glisodin®) 250 IU daily; Group IV, as treatment 2, where rats were injected with LPS and administered orally with SOD (Glisodin®) 500 IU daily; and Group V, as treatment 2, where rats were injected with LPS and administered orally with SOD (Glisodin®) 1000 IU daily. Rats were administered with SOD (Glisodin®) by oral gavage with a flexible feeding tube for 16 weeks, given once daily in the morning, and then injected with LPS of 10 mg/kg body weight. Glisodin SOD had a significant effect on murine sepsis score (MSS). MSS influenced the tubular injury score linearly. We conclude that the optimal dose of SOD at 1000 IU for inhibiting sepsis-induced AKI incidence is compared to SOD at a dose of 250 and 500 IU. The antioxidant effect of SOD can prevent sepsis-induced AKI with oxidative stress events.

scholarly journals The Effect of Caffeine Treatment during Organogenesis Period on the Birth Weight of the Rat Fetuses (Rattus norvegicus)

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hery Wijayanto ◽  
Tri Wahyu Pangestiningsih ◽  
Erdiansyah Rahmi
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Rattus Norvegicus ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pregnant Rats ◽  
Pregnant Rat ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Caffeine Treatment ◽  
Group I ◽  
Fetal Birth Weight

The study was conducted to investigate the effects of caffeine treatment during organogenesis period to the fetal birth weight, using rat (Rattus norvegicus) as the animal model. Thirty-six primipararat obtained from Unit Pengembangan Hewan Percobaan, Gadjah Mada University (UPHP-GMU), 3 month old, 165-200 g body weight, were divided into 6 groups, consisted of 6 rats each. Six of the ratshave been selected based on the estrous cycles, and only rat with regular estrous were use for theexperiment. The rat then were mated, and during day 6-14 of the pregnancies were treated orally withcaffeine diluted in aquadest in dosage: placebo (1 cc aquadest) for group I (control), and 5.4, 10.8, 16.2,21.6, and 27 g/200 g body weight/day for treatment groups II-VI respectively. The pregnant rat bodyweights were determined at day 6 of pregnancies for calculating the caffeine treatment dosages. At day 20thof the pregnancies all of the pregnant rats were caesarotomized, and all of the fetuses were removed and weighed. The results showed that all of the treatment groups have significantly lower birth weightcompare to the groups control group. More over, fetal obtained from the treatment groups also showedserious subcutaneous hemorrhagic.Keywords: organogenesis, Rattus norvegicus, birth weight

scholarly journals Omega-3 and Vitamin E Supplementation Effect to Rattus Norvegicus Placental Apoptosis Marker: Pre-Eclampsia Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-268
Author(s):  
Yesi Gusti ◽  
Arni Amir ◽  
Gusti Revilla
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Placental Tissue ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Pregnant Rats ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Animal House

Background: Pre-eclampsia has been associated with the increased of placental apoptosis caused by oxidative stress. Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E had beneficial function to maintain cell membranes, prevent oxidative stress and inhibit the production of proinflammatory cytokines. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of omega-3 and vitamin E supplement to BCL-2 and BAX on PE rats model. Methods: This research has been worked out at animal house and Biomedical Laboratory of the Medical Faculty Andalas University. The design of this research was experimental study with post test only control group design. There were 35 pregnant rats were divided into 5 groups. Group K- without treatment, group K+ was given L-NAME, group P1 was given L-NAME + omega-3, group P2 was given L-NAME + vitamin E and group P3 was given L-NAME + omega-3 + vitamin E. The L-NAME dose was 50mg/kg/day, At the 19th day of gestation, the pregnancy was terminated and the placental tissue was collected for examining BCL-2 and BAX levels by using ELISA kit. The data were analyzed by one way ANOVA and post hoc test LSD. Results: The mean levels of BCL-2 in each group were K- =62.49 ng/mg, K+ =50.64 ng/mg, P1 =58.79 ng/mg, P2 =53.70 ng/mg and P3 =70.10 ng/mg. The mean levels of BAX were K- =72.06 ng/mg, K+ =78.61 ng/mg, P1 =73.71 ng/mg, P2 =74.31 ng/mg and P3 =71.63 ng/mg. The analysis results concluded that there were significant differences between omega-3 and vitamin E supplements on BCL-2 levels (p=0.000) and BAX levels (p=0.001). Conclusion: Omega-3 (DHA 120 mg, EPA 180 mg) and vitamin E (α-tocopherol 300 iu) suplement increased BCL-2 level and decreased BAX on pre-eclampsia rats model. Keywords: Omega-3, Vitamin E, BCL-2, BAX, Pre-eclampsia.

scholarly journals The effect of meniran herbs extract (Phyllantus niruri) to triglycerides blood level in wistar rats

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
JUDO YUSTANTO KAHONO ◽  
KISRINI KISRINI ◽  
YUL MARIYAH
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Total Period ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group Ii

Kahono JY, Kisrini, Mariyah Y. 2012. The effect of meniran herbs (Phyllantus niruri) extract to blood triglyceride level in rats. Biofarmasi 10: 23-27. The aim of this experiment was to determine the effect of meniran herbs (Phyllantus niruri L.) extract to blood triglycerides level in Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus). This experiment was a laboratory experiment with pre and post-test with a control group design. The samples were 30 male Wistar rats with ±200 gram of body weight and ±2 months old. The samples were divided into five groups by using a purposive random sampling technique and each group consisted of six rats. Group I as a negative control, group II as a positive control, and groups III, IV and V as meniran herbs extract groups with first dose, second dose, and third dose. All rats were simultaneously given with hyperlipemic feed. Group II was simultaneously administered with Cholvastin 0.5 mg/200 grams body weight/day. Groups III, IV and V were simultaneously treated with meniran herbs extract at dose of 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg/200 grams body weight/day. The total period of this experiment was 21 days. At the day 1st and 21st, blood was collected from rat orbital venous plexus. Serum was analyzed for their pre and post-test blood triglycerides. Statistical analysis was performed by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by a post-hoc test. The value of p=0.002 (p<0.05) showed there was a significant difference between pre-test and post-test in delta means of blood triglycerides level among groups. Meniran herbs extract had a significant triglycerides lowering effect against blood triglycerides level of Wistar rats. The most potential of meniran herbs extract dose was 100 mg/200 gram body weight/day.

scholarly journals Efektivitas Ekstrak Etanol Daun Sirsak (Annona muricata Linn) dalam Mencegah Displasia Dorsum Lingue Tikus Galur Sprague Dawley yang Diinduksi 7,12 Dimetilbenz(Α)Antrasena

e-GIGI ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Tyas Prihatiningsih ◽  
Tetiana Haniastuti ◽  
Dewi Agustina
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Group Vi ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Group I ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group Ii

Abstract: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) is one of the largest group of carcinogen in the environment.  An agent that has antigenotoxic and anticarcinogen potency is needed to prevent DNA damage and carcinogenesis. Soursop leaves have a chemopreventive action. This study was aimed to assess the effectiveness of ethanolic extract of soursop leaves in prevention of dysplasia of upper surface of tongue in rats. This was a true laboratory experimental study with the post test-only control group design, using 24 male Sprague Dawley rats divided into six groups. The upper surfaces of tongues of group I-III were induced by DMBA topically three times a week for 16 weeks; group II and III were induced by DMBA added soursop leaves ethanolic extract of 100 and 200 mg/kg body weight daily for 18 weeks; group IV was given soursop leaves ethanolic extract 200 mg/kg body weight; group V was given DMSO 1%; and group VI was untreated. After 18th week, rats were terminated and tongue necropsies in longitudinal anteroposterior direction were conducted. The clinical changes of the upper surfaces of the tongues were observed and the histological changes were observed by using HE staining to confirm signs of dysplasia. The Kruskal Wallis test showed differences between groups, and the Mann-Withney test showed not significantly decrease of mild dysplasia of group II and group III compared to group I (p>0.05). In conclusion, ethanolic extract of soursop leaves was not effective in prevention of dysplasia of the upper surface of rat’s tongue.Keywords: dysplasia; soursop leave extract; dorsal part of tongue; DMBA  Abstrak: Senyawa golongan PAH merupakan salah satu kelompok karsinogen terbesar di lingkungan. Sebagai upaya untuk mencegah kerusakan DNA serta karsinogenesis, diperlukan suatu agen yang berpotensi antigenotoksik sekaligus antikarsinogenik. Daun sirsak terbukti mempunyai aksi kemopreventif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji efektivitas ekstrak etanol daun sirsak dalam mencegah displasia pada dorsum lingue tikus. Jenis penelitian ialah true experimental laboratory dengan the post test-only control group design yang menggunakan 24 ekor tikus galur Sprague Dawley jantan, dibagi dalam enam kelompok. Dorsum lingue tikus kelompok I - III diinduksi DMBA secara topikal tiga kali seminggu selama 16 minggu; kelompok II dan III selain diinduksi DMBA, juga diberi ekstrak etanol daun sirsak 100 dan 200 mg/kg berat badan setiap hari selama 18 minggu; kelompok IV diberi ekstrak etanol 200 mg/kg BB; kelompok V diberi DMSO 1%; dan kelompok VI tidak diberi perlakuan. Terminasi dan nekropsi lidah tikus longitudinal anteroposterior dilaksanakan setelah minggu ke 18. Perubahan pada dorsum lingue diamati secara klinis dan perubahan histologik dilihat dengan pewarnaan HE untuk mengonfirmasi tanda displasia. Uji Kruskal Wallis menunjukkan perbedaan antar kelompok, sedangkan uji Mann Whitney menunjukkan penurunan tidak bermakna displasia ringan pada kelompok II dan III dibanding kelompok I. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah ekstrak etanol daun sirsak tidak efektif dalam mencegah displasia epitel dorsum lingue tikus.Kata kunci: displasia; ekstrak daun sirsak; dorsum lingue; DMBA

Activity of Ethanol Extract of Tinospora crispa (L.) Hook in Increasing Swimming Endurance on Male Mice Using Natatory Exhaustion Method

2021 ◽  
pp. 5439-5442
Author(s):  
Aninditha Rachmah Ramadhiani ◽  
Galih Pratiwi ◽  
Eka Fitriani ◽  
Kurniawaty Kurniawaty
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Male Mice ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group I ◽  
Swimming Endurance ◽  
Exhaustion Method

The use of stamina-enhancing drugs is now increasingly widespread. Continuous use of stamina medication can cause side effects such as insomnia, feeling nervous and emotional. Therefore, it is necessary to look for effective drugs, relatively low side effects, and relatively cheap prices. One of them is to use natural materials such as Tinospora crispa (L.) Hook stems. This study is to find out the tonic effect extract ethanol of Tinospora crispa stem against male mice with the Natatory Exhaustion Method. This research is an experimental study with a posttest matched control group design. Tonic effect test experiments were conducted using the Natatory Exhaustion Method. Test animals as many as 25 mice were divided into 5 groups, group I, II, III has given Tinospora crispa stem ethanol extract (100,200 and 400 mg/kg body weight). Group IV was given 100 mg/kg body weight of caffeine (positive control) and group V given 25 mL/kg body weight of Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5 % (negative control). Test reserved per oral for 14 days. Test showing that administration 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg body weight of Tinospora crispa stem ethanol extract gave tonic effect on male mice. Mann-Whitney tests showed that the administration of Tinospora crispa stem ethanol extract doses of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg body weight gave a tonic effect on male mice with significant value (p<0.05) compared to the administration of Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%, administration of 400 mg/kg body weight extract ethanol of Tinospora crispa stem has a tonic effect on mice which differs noticeably with the administration of caffeine 100 mg/kg body weight with significant value (p<0.05). The present investigation revealed that Tinospora crispa stem ethanol extract shows tonic effect by increasing swimming endurance on male mice.

Effect of Opuntia dejecta (Salm-Dyck) flowers in liver of fructose-fed rats: Biochemicals, enzymatic and histological studies

2021 ◽  
pp. 096032712110134
Author(s):  
O Zouaoui ◽  
K Adouni ◽  
A Jelled ◽  
A Thouri ◽  
A Ben Chrifa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Diabetes Type 2 ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Standard Drug ◽  
High Fructose ◽  
Group A ◽  
Histological Architecture

Phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of flowers decoction at post-flowering stage (F3D) of Opuntia dejecta were determined. The obtained findings demonstrate that F3D has a marked antioxidant activity in all tested assays. Furthermore, the present study was designed to test the protective activity of F3D against induced Diabetes type 2 (DT2) in male rats. Those metabolic syndromes were induced by a high-fructose diet (HFD) (10% fructose solution) for a period of 20 weeks. F3D was administered orally (100 and 300 mg/kg body weight) daily for the last 4 weeks. Metformin (150 mg/kg body weight) was used as a standard drug and administrated orally for the last 4 weeks. The results showed a significant increase in blood glucose, triglycerides and hepatic markers (ALAT, ASAT and ALK-P) in HFD group. A significant increase in hepatic TBARS and a significant decrease in SOD, CAT and GPX were observed in fructose fed rats compared to control group. Administration of F3D showed a protective effect in biochemical and oxidative stress parameters measured in this study. Also, oral administration of F3D restored the histological architecture of rat liver in comparison with rats fed HFD. In conclusion, F3D attenuated hepatic oxidative stress in fructose-fed rats.

Nephrotoxicity and its prevention by catechin in ferric nitrilotriacetate promoted oxidative stress in rats

2004 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 137-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kanwaljit Chopra ◽  
Devinder Singh ◽  
Vikas Chander
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Renal Dysfunction ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Morphological Alterations ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Ferric Nitrilotriacetate ◽  
Group I ◽  
Rats And Mice

Intraperitoneal injection of ferric nitrilotriacetate (Fe-NTA) to rats and mice results in iron-induced free radical injury and cancer in kidneys. This study was designed to investigate the effect of catechin, a bioflavonoid with antioxidant potential, on Fe-NTA-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Four groups were employed in the present study. Group I served as control group, Group II animals received Fe-NTA (8 mg iron/kg body weight i.p.), Group III animals were given 40 mg/kg catechin p.o. twice a day for 4 days and on the 5th day Fe-NTA was challenged, and Group IV animals received catechin alone for 4 days. Renal function was assessed by measuring plasma creatinine and blood urea nitrogen. The oxidative stress was measured by renal malondialdehyde levels, reduced glutathione levels and by enzymatic activity of catalase, glutathione reductase and superoxide dismutase. One hour after a single intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection of Fe-NTA (8 mg iron/kg), a marked deterioration of renal architecture, renal function and severe oxidative stress was observed. Pretreatment of animals with catechin markedly attenuated renal dysfunction, reduced elevated thiobarbituric acid reacting substances (TBARS), restored the depleted renal antioxidant enzymes and normalized the renal morphological alterations. These results clearly demonstrate the role of oxidative stress and its relation to renal dysfunction, and suggest a protective effect of catechin on Fe-NTA-induced nephrotoxicity in rats.

scholarly journals Impact of flaxseed intake upon metabolic syndrome indicators in female Wistar rats

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 537-543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lívia Hipólito Cardozo Brant ◽  
Ludmila Ferreira Medeiros de França Cardozo ◽  
Luís Guillermo Coca Velarde ◽  
Gilson Teles Boaventura
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Lactation Period ◽  
Pregnant Rats ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
Female Wistar Rats ◽  
Glucose Profiles

PURPOSE: To evaluate whether the prolonged consumption of flaxseed minimize the factors that trigger MS in healthy rats. METHODS: Pregnant rats were divided immediately after delivery into two groups during the lactation period, a control group (CG) receiving casein-based diet with 17% of protein, and a Flaxseed group (FG) with casein-based diet plus 25% of flaxseed. At weaning, 12 offspring of each group continued to receive the same feed but with 10% of protein up to 200 days old. RESULTS: FG showed a significant reduction in body weight (p=0.001), total cholesterol levels (p<0.0001), triglycerides (p=0.0001), and glucose (p=0.001). CONCLUSION: The flaxseed alters the indicators related to development of metabolic syndrome, because it has beneficial effects on lipids and glucose profiles and prevents the excess of body weight gain.

scholarly journals Changes in oxidation-antioxidation function on the thymus of chickens infected with reticuloendotheliosis virus

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dahan Yang ◽  
Chenhui Zhao ◽  
Meixi Zhang ◽  
Shujun Zhang ◽  
Jie Zhai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Reticuloendotheliosis Virus ◽  
Antioxidative Function ◽  
Group I ◽  
Antioxidant Function ◽  
Thymus Atrophy ◽  
The Status ◽  
Specific Pathogen

Abstract Background Reticuloendotheliosis virus (REV) is a retrovirus that causes severe immunosuppression in poultry. Animals grow slowly under conditions of oxidative stress. In addition, long-term oxidative stress can impair immune function, as well as accelerate aging and death. This study aimed to elucidate the pathogenesis of REV from the perspective of changes in oxidative-antioxidative function following REV infection. Methods A total of 80 one-day-old specific pathogen free (SPF) chickens were randomly divided into a control group (Group C) and an REV-infected group (Group I). The chickens in Group I received intraperitoneal injections of REV with 104.62/0.1 mL TCID50. Thymus was collected on day 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, and 49 for histopathology and assessed the status of oxidative stress. Results In chickens infected with REV, the levels of H2O2 and MDA in the thymus increased, the levels of TAC, SOD, CAT, and GPx1 decreased, and there was a reduction in CAT and Gpx1 mRNA expression compared with the control group. The thymus index was also significantly reduced. Morphological analysis showed that REV infection caused an increase in the thymic reticular endothelial cells, inflammatory cell infiltration, mitochondrial swelling, and nuclear damage. Conclusions These results indicate that an increase in oxidative stress enhanced lipid peroxidation, markedly decreased antioxidant function, caused thymus atrophy, and immunosuppression in REV-infected chickens.

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