Acute Toxicity Study of Iron-21 Syrup in Female Wistar Rats

The iron-21 syrup is used for iron deficiency anaemia which supplies iron and calories a provide iron and calorie nutriment to recompense haemoglobin deprivation. The objective of this study is to determine acute oral toxicity of Iron-21 syrup in vivo in Wistar rats. Iron-21 Syrup formulation was given through the oral route. The syrup formulation was administered in three increasing doses of 3, 6 and 12 ml/kg body weight for concentration of 500, 1000 and 2000mg/kg respectively. The other group of rats designated as a control group was given the only vehicle orally. The test and control group contains five rats each. Tests, as well as control group rats, were sacrificed on the fifteenth day of treatment. The blood and tissue samples of test animals were sent for histopathological studies examination. Four parameters were observed throughout the study, and they are cage side observation, the effect to the body weight, haematological parameter and histopathology. All animals were survived till they sacrificed. No notable changes were found in behaviour, haematological and histopathology studies. The oral administration of Iron-21 Syrup is not shown any toxic effect in the animal at a given dose. Therefore, it is a safe remedy for human use.

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Acute and 28-Day Subchronic Oral Toxicity of an Ethanol Extract ofZingiber zerumbet(L.) Smith in Rodents

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2012/608284 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Chia Ju Chang ◽

Thing-Fong Tzeng ◽

Shorong-Shii Liou ◽

Yuan-Shiun Chang ◽

I-Min Liu

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Wistar Rats ◽

Histopathological Examination ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Lethal Dose ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Oral Route ◽

The Body ◽

Toxicity Study ◽

Oral Toxicity

The objective of this study was to evaluate the acute and subacute toxicity (28 days) of the ethanol extract ofZ. zerumbetrhizomes (EEZZ) via the oral route in Wistar rats of both sexes. In the acute toxicity study, Wistar rats were administered a single dose of 15 g kg−1of body weight by gavage, and were monitored for 14 days. EEZZ did not produce any toxic signs or deaths; the 50% lethal dose must be higher than 15 g kg−1. In the subchronic toxicity study, EEZZ was administered by gavage at doses of 1000, 2000 and 3000 mg/kg daily for 4 weeks to Wistar rats. The subacute treatment with EEZZ did not alter either the body weight gain or the food and water consumption. The hematological and biochemical analysis did not show significant differences in any of the parameters examined in female or male groups. Necropsy and histopathological examination, did not reveal any remarkable and treatment related changes. A no-observed adverse-effect level for EEZZ is 3000 mg kg−1for rats under the conditions of this study. Hence, consumption of EEZZ for various medicinal purposes is safe.

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Effects of ligature-induced periodontitis in pregnant Wistar rats

Pesquisa Odontológica Brasileira ◽

10.1590/s1517-74912003000100010 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 51-55 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Mariane Ponzio de Azevedo Galvão ◽

Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing ◽

Maria Beatriz Cardoso Ferreira

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Birth Weight ◽

Low Birth Weight ◽

Periodontal Disease ◽

Wistar Rats ◽

The Body ◽

Control Group ◽

Female Adult ◽

Pregnant Rats ◽

Male Adult

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of ligature-induced periodontal disease in pregnant rats on their newborn's health parameters. Twenty-four female adult Wistar rats were divided into two groups: the control group (G1) and the group that was submitted to dental ligatures around second upper molars (G2). After the four week period of development of periodontitis, the female animals were mated with male adult Wistar rats. There were no differences in the body weight of females between the two groups during mating and pregnancy. No differences were observed among the groups in relation to the viable newborn index. However, there were differences in newborn birth weight, explained by the diverse size of the litters. In this study, ligature-induced periodontal disease did not promote changes during pregnancy that resulted in low birth weight in newborn Wistar rats.

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A 90-Day Oral Toxicity of Hydroethanolic Root Extract of Carissa spinarum in Wistar Rats

Journal of Toxicology ◽

10.1155/2021/5570206 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Komlan M. Dossou-Yovo ◽

Aboudoulatif Diallo ◽

Povi Lawson-Evi ◽

Yendubé T. Kantati ◽

Tchin Darré ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Biochemical Parameters ◽

Wistar Rats ◽

Hematological Parameters ◽

Relative Weight ◽

Control Group ◽

Root Extract ◽

Weight Changes ◽

Oral Toxicity ◽

Significant Difference

Background. Herbal medication is a worldwide and ancient practice, mostly in developing countries, where a large part of the population is involved in this practice. Hence, studies must be conducted to evaluate their safety and efficiency to avoid or prevent toxicological risks due to their usage. In Togo, Carissa spinarum is a medicinal plant belonging to Apocynaceae family, used as an aphrodisiac or to heal some ailments including malaria, sickle cell anemia, hypertension, pain, and asthma. Notwithstanding its several ethnomedicinal benefits, just a few toxicological data associated with its chronic use are available. Objective. Therefore, this study aims to assess the toxicity of an ethanolic root extract of Carissa spinarum in Wistar rats. Methods. The 90-day oral toxicity process following OECD TG 408 guidelines is used. Male Wistar rats received Carissa spinarum root hydroethanolic extract at 500 and 1000 mg/kg for 90 days by oral gavage. Body weight changes, hematological and blood biochemical parameters, organ weight changes, malondialdehyde as a lipoperoxidation marker expressed according to tissue proteins, and histopathology of vital organs were assessed. Results. No signs of toxicity or mortality were observed during the 90 days experiment. Hematological parameters have not shown any treatment-related abnormalities. According to biochemical parameters, an increase in the chloride ion level was observed at 1000 mg/kg p < 0.01 . There was no significant difference between the treated groups and the control group concerning the malondialdehyde concentration, body weight, and organ relative weight. No changes in necropsy and histopathology of vital organs associated with extract treatment were observed. Conclusion. The results indicated that an ethanolic root extract of Carissa spinarum does not cause adverse effects, which can lead to Wistar rats’ death after 90-day oral administration at 500 and 1000 mg.

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Delving into the Antiurolithiatic Potential of Tribulus terrestris Extract Through –In Vivo Efficacy and Preclinical Safety Investigations in Wistar Rats

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-019-52398-w ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jyoti Kaushik ◽

Simran Tandon ◽

Rishi Bhardwaj ◽

Tanzeer Kaur ◽

Surinder Kumar Singla ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Aqueous Extract ◽

Kidney Stones ◽

Wistar Rats ◽

Lethal Dose ◽

Tribulus Terrestris ◽

Oral Toxicity ◽

Preclinical Safety

Abstract Modern treatment interventions for kidney stones are wrought with side-effects, hence the need for alternative therapies such as plant-based medicines. We have previously documented through in vitro studies that statistically optimized aqueous extract of Tribulus terrestris (Zygophyllaceae family) possesses antiurolithic and antioxidant potential. This provides strong scientific foundation to conduct in vivo efficacy and preclinical safety studies to corroborate and lend further proof to its ability to prevent and cure kidney stones. The preventive and curative urolithiatic efficacy in experimentally induced nephrolithiatic Wistar rats, along with preclinical toxicity was evaluated following oral administration of statistically optimized aqueous extract of T. terrestris. Treatment showed augmented renal function, restoration of normal renal architecture and increase in body weight. Microscopic analysis of urine revealed excretion of small sized urinary crystals, demonstrating that treatment potentially modulated the morphology of renal stones. Tissue enzymatic estimation affirmed the antioxidant efficacy of treatment with reduced free radical generation. Significant upregulation of p38MAPK at both the gene and protein level was noted in hyperoxaluric group and interestingly treatment reversed it. Acute oral toxicity study established the Median Lethal Dose (LD50) to be greater than 2000 mg/kg body weight (b.wt.) No observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) by repeated oral toxicity for 28 days at 750 mg/kg b.wt. was noted. This study lends scientific evidence to the safe, preventive and curative potential of statistically optimized aqueous extract of T. terrestris at a dose of 750 mg/kg b.wt. and suggests that the extract shows promise as a therapeutic antiurolithic agent.

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EFFECT OF POTASH ADMINISTRATION ON THE BODY WEIGHT OF PREGNANT WISTAR RATS

Innovare Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.22159/ijms.2019.v7i6.35411 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-3

Author(s):

VIDONA WB ◽

ADUEMA WADIONI ◽

AKUNNEH-WARISO C ◽

AMAH AK

Keyword(s):

Wistar Rats ◽

Wistar Rat ◽

Oral Route ◽

The Body ◽

Control Group ◽

Distilled Water ◽

Pregnant Animal ◽

Group A ◽

Ad Libitum ◽

Different Doses

Objective: Potash known as potassium carbonate (K2CO3) is a mixture of salt with other components, including impurities which coexist in mineral and salt is highly consumed in various forms by pregnant women. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of potash on the weight index of pregnant Wistar rats. Methods: A total of 25 albino Wistar rat with weights ranging from 180 to 300 g were used and allocated into five groups of five animals each (four females and one male) designated as Groups A, B, C, D, and E. The experimental Groups B, C, D, and E were administered through oral route different doses of potash of 300 mg/kg, 600 mg/kg, 900 mg/kg, and 1200 mg/kg, respectively, after pregnancy was detected by checking for mucus plug in the vagina. Group A served as the control group and was administered distilled water only. The animals were allowed for 1 week for acclimatization under normal temperature (270–300°C), which they were being fed with normal feed (grower’s mash) and water ad libitum for 1 week. Results: The result showed a significant (p˂0.05) reduction in weight with the highest level seen with the 1200 mg/kg group when compared to the control. Conclusion: Therefore, the effect of potash alters the physical activity and decreases weight, by implication may induce growth retardation of the Wistar rats which is not healthy for a pregnant animal.

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In vivo hepatotoxicity of chemically modified nanocellulose in rats

Human & Experimental Toxicology ◽

10.1177/0960327119881672 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 39 (2) ◽

pp. 212-223 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

CA Otuechere ◽

A Adewuyi ◽

OL Adebayo ◽

IA Ebigwei

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Relative Weight ◽

High Dose ◽

Hydroxyl Groups ◽

Oral Toxicity ◽

Tissue Samples ◽

Liver Histopathology ◽

Biological Functionality ◽

Oxide Synthase

Chemical modification of cellulose is currently attracting attention as researchers attempt to take advantage of the abundance of hydroxyl groups on its surface to introduce extra biological functionality. However, the possible deleterious effect of exposure to functionalized nanocellulose (CSN) remains a concern. Therefore, this study aims to explore the potential mechanisms of hepatotoxicity of CSN modified with oxalate ester (NCD) in rats. A 7-day repeated oral toxicity study of NCD at the doses of 50 and 100 mg kg−1 body weight was conducted, and plasma and liver tissue samples were assayed using biochemical analysis, liver histopathology, and protein expression. NCD, at both doses, did not significantly ( p > 0.05) alter the relative weight of liver, alkaline phosphatase activity, and lipid peroxidation levels of the animals. However, NCD at the dose of 100 mg kg−1 body weight significantly elevated aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, and myeloperoxidase activities. NCD also enhanced the immunohistochemical expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase and Bcl-2-associated X protein in the liver of rats. Histological observations revealed necrosis and severe cellular infiltration at the high-dose treatment. Our study provides an experimental basis for the safe application of NCDs.

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Acute and Subchronic Toxicity Study ofEuphorbia hirtaL. Methanol Extract in Rats

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2013/182064 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-14 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

Kwan Yuet Ping ◽

Ibrahim Darah ◽

Yeng Chen ◽

Subramaniam Sreeramanan ◽

Sreenivasan Sasidharan

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Toxicity Study ◽

Morphological Alteration ◽

Control Group ◽

Sprague Dawley ◽

Oral Toxicity ◽

Methanolic Extracts ◽

Sprague Dawley Rats ◽

Significant Difference

DespiteEuphorbia hirtaL. ethnomedicinal benefits, very few studies have described the potential toxicity. The aim of the present study was to evaluate thein vivotoxicity of methanolic extracts ofE. hirta. The acute and subchronic oral toxicity ofE. hirtawas evaluated in Sprague Dawley rats. The extract at a single dose of 5000 mg/kg did not produce treatment related signs of toxicity or mortality in any of the animals tested during the 14-day observation period. Therefore, the LD 50 of this plant was estimated to be more than 5000 mg/kg. In the repeated dose 90-day oral toxicity study, the administration of 50 mg/kg, 250 mg/kg, and 1000 mg/kg/day ofE. hirtaextract per body weight revealed no significant difference (P>0.05) in food and water consumptions, body weight change, haematological and biochemical parameters, relative organ weights, and gross findings compared to the control group. Macropathology and histopathology examinations of all organs including the liver did not reveal morphological alteration. Analyses of these results with the information of signs, behaviour, and health monitoring could lead to the conclusion that the long-term oral administration ofE. hirtaextract for 90 days does not cause sub-chronic toxicity.

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VIABILITAS BAKTERI PROBIOTIK IN-VITRO DAN PENGARUH PEMBERIAN AIR OKSIGEN TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN BAKTERI PROBIOTIK SECARA IN-VIVO

Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan ◽

10.25182/jgp.2007.2.1.22-28 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 22

Author(s):

Enok Sobariah ◽

Ali Khomsan ◽

Ingrid S. Surono

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Lactic Acid ◽

Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽

Day Treatment ◽

The Body ◽

Probiotic Bacteria ◽

Control Group ◽

Oxygenated Water

The aim of this study were to identify the in-vitro tolerance of pro-biotic bacteria to acid and bile salt condition; and to prove a hypothesis that the supplementation of oxygenated water has a positive effect on the body weight of rat and on viability of pro-biotic bacteria. The first study was carried out at PAU Laboratory of Bogor Agricultural University, while the second study was conducted at Department of Community Nutrition of Bogor Agricultural University and Microbiology Laboratory of Indonesia Institute of Technology. Forty five rats aged 6 weeks were divided into three groups, i.e., control group without probiotic (a0), Lactobacillus casei Shirota (a1), and Lactobacillus IS-7257 (a2). Each group (consisting of 5 rats each) has three different treatments, namely, control without oxygenated water (b0), 50 ppm oxygenated water (b2), and 80 ppm oxygenated water (b2). Oxygenated water was administered to the rats twice a day in the morning (3.25 ml) and afternoon (3.00 ml). Observation was carried out on the body weight of the rats, fecal lactic acid bacteria, coliform, and anaerob bacteria by plate counting, for 4 periods, i.e, prior to the treatment (C0), after three-day treatment (C1), after seven-day treatment (C2), and on the 10th day treatment or three days after washed out period. The results indicated that probiotic bacteria are resistant to acid and bile acid condition. Oxygen concentration in water has a significant positive influence on the body weight of rats towards viability of probiotic bacteria (p-level < 0.05). The supplementation of oxygenated water 50 ppm significantly increase the population of viable fecal lactic acid bacteria in L. casei Shirota and Lactobacillus IS-7257 groups after 3 and 7 days of treatment. Lactobacillus IS-7257 gave better response than L. casei Shirota. The supplementation of oxygenated water 80 ppm significantly reduces the fecal coliform in-vivo in both L. casei Shirota and Lactobacillus IS-7257 groups (p-level < 0.05).

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Astatine-211 labelled a small molecule peptide: specific cell killing in vitro and targeted therapy in a nude-mouse model

Radiochimica Acta ◽

10.1515/ract-2020-0016 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Weihao Liu ◽

Yu Tang ◽

Huan Ma ◽

Feize Li ◽

Yingjiang Hu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Small Molecule ◽

Cell Killing ◽

The Body ◽

Control Group ◽

Specific Cell ◽

Step Method ◽

Nude Mouse Model ◽

Tissue Samples

AbstractExtensive interest in the development of α-emitting radionuclides astatine-211 (211At) stems from the potential superiority for the treatment of smaller tumors, disseminated disease, and metastatic disease. VP2, a small molecule fusion peptide, can specifically bind to the VPAC1 receptor which is over-expressed in malignant epithelial tumors. In our recent study, we performed the preparation of 211At labelled VP2 through a one-step method. In this work, we explored the targeted radionuclide therapy with [211At]At-SPC-VP2 in vitro and in vivo. The cytotoxicity and specific cell killing of [211At]At-SPC-VP2 were evaluated using the CCK-8 assay. Compared with the [211At]NaAt, the VPAC1-targeted radionuclide compound [211At]At-SPC-VP2 showed more effective cytotoxicity in vitro. Targeted radioactive therapy trial was carried out in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) xenograft mice. For the therapy experiment, 4 groups of mice were injected via the tail vein with 370 kBq, 550 kBq, 740 kBq, 3 × ∼246 kBq of [211At]At-SPC-VP2, of which the second and third injections were given 4 and 8 days after the first injection, respectively. As controls, animals were treated with saline or 550 kBq [211At]NaAt. The body weight and tumor size of mice were monitored before the administration and every 2 days thereafter. Cytotoxic radiation of partial tissue samples such as kidneys, liver and stomach of mice were assessed by immunohistochemical examination. The tumor growth was inhibited and significantly improved survival was achieved in mice treated with [211At]At-SPC-VP2, two-fold prolongation of survival compared with the control group, which received normal saline or 550 kBq [211At]NaAt. No renal or hepatic toxicity was observed in the mice receiving [211At]At-SPC-VP2, but gastric pathological sections showed 211At uptake in stomach resulting in later toxicity, highlighting the importance of further enhancing the stability of labelled compounds.

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Effects of Semi-Starvation on the Total Body Composition and Absorptive Function of the Small Intestine of the Young Adult Female Rat

Australian Journal of Biological Sciences ◽

10.1071/bi9760341 ◽

1976 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 341 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

VJ Williams ◽

W Senior ◽

JilI Sippel

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Small Intestine ◽

Body Weight Loss ◽

The Body ◽

Female Rats ◽

Control Group ◽

Female Rat ◽

Weight Losses ◽

Variable Weight

Sixteen female rats aged about 80 days and with a mean body weight of 175 g were fed 40 % of their ad libitum intake of a laboratory chow. They were killed and analysed for water, protein, lipid and ash after 9, 21� 5, 30� 2 and 38�8 % of body weight had been lost. Compared to a control group of four animals, the 38�8 % group lost 13 g or 34 % of their protein. The animals in the 21 . 5, 30� 2 and 38 . 8 % groups lost 7� 5 g or 87 % of their lipid leaving only 1 �1 g of lipid. The percentage protein in the body was little affected by body weight loss but lipid decreased from 5 to 1 %. In another experiment with 26 rats of 205 g mean body weight and aged about 115 days, absorption rates by the small intestine were measured in vivo after variable weight losses between 0 and 39 %. o( + )-Glucose uptake was increased by about 70 % in those animals which had lost only 5 % of body weight and this increased uptake was retained in those rats which had lost up to 39 % of body weight. The absorption of L-leucine was not affected by the decline in body weight compared to the controls but relative to body weight, the ability of the intestine to absorb increased. In the same animals, the wet and dry weights of the small intestine declined slightly faster than body weight and the length of the small intestine tended to decrease slightly with increasing loss of body weight.

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