scholarly journals Role of Aloe vera Gel Against Neuro Degeneration, Biochemical and Behavioral Alterations in STZ Induced Diabetic Rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (03) ◽  
pp. 75-78
Author(s):  
Kota Srilatha ◽  
Maseera Asma ◽  
Sania Sulthana ◽  
Karnati Pratap Reddy
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-26
Author(s):  
RN Ugbaja ◽  
DI Akinloye ◽  
AJ Akamo ◽  
EI Ugwor ◽  
OO IIesanmi ◽  
...  

Diabetes is characterized by hyperglycaemia with alterations of lipid parameters. The effects of Aloe vera (A.V) gel extract on lipid profiles of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats were investigated. Seventy-two male albino rats were randomly divided into six groups of 12 rats each; control, diabetic control, 4 ml/kg and 8 ml/kg body weight (b.w.) A.V, 10 mg/kg b.w. glibenclimide and non-diabetic 8 ml/kg b.w. A.V groups. They were treated for 14 and 28 days. The plasma and HDL lipid profiles (triacylglycerols, cholesterol and phospholipids) of the diabetic rats were significantly (p<0.05) increased, while those of the VLDL+LDL, RBC, RBC membrane and organs were observed to be significantly (p<0.05) reduced, when compared to the control after 14 and 28 days of treatment. A.V gel extract significantly (p<0.05) ameliorated the disruptions observed in the lipid profiles of the diabetic and thus provide a scientific rationale for the use of Aloe vera as a therapeutic agent.Bangladesh J Med Biochem 2016; 9(1): 11-26


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Veenita Yogi ◽  
OP Singh ◽  
Varsha Mandloi ◽  
Manish Ahirwar

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Nia Lukita Ariani ◽  
Abdul Gofur ◽  
Dwi Listyorini ◽  
Hendra Susanto ◽  
Yuda Handaya

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by the increasing levels of blood glucose as a result of either impaired of insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Persistent hyperglycemia causes oxidative stress. Aloe vera is known of having an antioxidant activity. One of intrinsic antioxidant enzyme is superoxide dismutase (SOD) which eliminates superoxide radical. This research aims to determine the effect of Aloe vera gel on SOD level in STZ-induced diabetic Wistar rat liver. Wistar strain of Rattus novergicus used in this research were grouped into eight groups, consist of negative control (K-), non diabetic groups (NDM) consist of NDM 1 (dose of 30 mg/day), NDM 2 (dose of 60 mg/day), NDM 3 (dose of 120 mg/day), positive control (DM), and the DM group consists of DM 1 (dose of 30 mg/day), DM 2 (dose of 60 mg/day), and DM 3 (dose of 120 mg/day), with three replications each. Diabetic rats were induced using an intra-peritoneal injection of 60 mg/kg BW STZ. Three milliliters of Aloe vera gel were given intragastrointestinally for 14 days started from three days after injection of STZ. The level of liver SOD was measured with spectrophotometer.The results of One-Way Anova showed that Aloe vera gel has a significant effect on SOD levels (p< 0.05). Further analysis using LSD showed that only the treatment of NDM with 60 mg/day of Aloe vera gel giving a significant decreasing of SOD level compared to (K-). The conclusion is that Aloe vera has potency as a natural antioxidant. Keywords: Aloe vera, diabetes mellitus, superoxide dismutase (SOD), liver, streptozotocin (STZ) 


2018 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 2515690X1877280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunita Sari ◽  
Iwan Purnawan ◽  
Dhadhang Wahyu Kurniawan ◽  
Eman Sutrisna

Clinicians and wound care nurses in Indonesia usually use Nigella sativa oil (NSO) gel and aloe vera (AV) gel to treat diabetic ulcers. However, there are no studies directly comparing the effects of NSO and AV gels on wound healing, so it is unknown which of these 2 plants is better at promoting wound healing in diabetic ulcers. If the comparative efficacy between these 2 gels was known, it would be important evidence favoring the clinical use of one or the other product in Indonesia. The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the effectiveness of NSO and AV gels on wound healing in a rat model of diabetic ulcers. This experimental study involved 3 groups: NSO gel, AV gel, and controls. Our study showed that from day 5 onward, necrotic tissue and inflammation decreased in the AV gel group compared with the other groups. The wound areas on days 6 ( P = .020) and 7 ( P = .021) were significantly smaller in the AV gel group than in the NSO gel group. Reepithelialization was also better in the AV gel group than in the other groups. This is the first study to compare the effects of AV and NSO gels on wound healing in diabetic ulcers. Our study indicates that the AV gel is better than the NSO gel. Therefore, it is recommended that clinicians and wound care nurses use AV gel instead of NSO gel for the topical treatment of diabetic ulcers.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1602-1614

Aloe vera gel contains several vitamins and minerals, which make it rich in antioxidants and aid in managing different chronic conditions. Aloe vera, along with other fruits, is used to produce many fruit beverages. Therefore, the present work was designed to investigate effects on the sensory, nutritional, and antioxidant properties of the juice from various combinations of Aloe gel (7.5, 15, and 25 percent) with mango juice. Some biochemical parameters of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats were also recorded for the effects of aloe gel, mango juice, and their combination. Sensory tests showed lower acceptability for juices with a content of 25 percent Aloe vera, while other scores obtained were good and deemed satisfactory. Calcium and chromium content in 25 percent aloe vera gel treatment was significantly (p<0.05) highest for mineral content, while phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium content were lower compared to other treatments. Results also showed that mango juice content of the antioxidant activity, phenols, and flavonoids increased with rising gel concentration in the blends. The administration of aloe-mango juice has resulted in a significant decrease in serum glucose and total cholesterol compared with other diabetic groups. A significant decrease in serum levels of AST, ALT, and ALP in animals receiving Aloe-mango juice relative to mango juice group was observed. Furthermore, Aloe-mango juice treatment ameliorated the oxidative stress as demonstrated by a substantial decrease in the serum MDA level in the treated group as opposed to the diabetic mango juice group. These findings of the present investigation support the use of Aloe gel for elevating the nutritional properties of the supplemented juices; it can be recommended to consume these juices as part of a healthy diet, especially for diabetic persons.


2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 204
Author(s):  
Djanggan Sargowo ◽  
Adeodatus Yuda Handaya ◽  
Mohammad Aris Widodo ◽  
Diana Lyrawati ◽  
Askandar Tjokroprawiro

BACKGROUND: Diabetic micro and macroangiophathy lead to the incident of diabetic foot ulcers characterized by an increased number of circulating endothelial cells (CECs) and decreased function of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs). This fact is correlated with ischemia and diabetic wound healing failure. Aloe vera gel is known to be able to stimulate vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression and activity by enhancing nitric oxide (NO) production as a result of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) enzyme activity. Aloe vera is a potential target to enhancing angiogenesis in wound healing.OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to explore the major role of Aloe vera gel in wound healing of diabetic ulcers by increasing the level of EPCs, VEGF, and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), as well as by reducing the level of CECs involved in angiogenesis process of diabetic ulcers healing.METHODS: The experimental groups was divided into five subgroups consisting of non diabetic wistar rats, diabetic rats without oral administration of aloe gel, and treatment subgroup (diabetic rats) with 30, 60 and 120 mg/day of aloe gel doses for 14 days. All subgroups were wounded and daily observation was done on the wounds areas. Measurement of the number of EPCs (CD34), and CECs (CD45 and CD146) was done by flowcytometry, followed by measurement of VEGF and eNOS expression on dermal tissue by immunohistochemical method on day 0 and day 14 after treatment. The quantitative data were analyzed by One-Way ANOVA and Linear Regression, with a cofidence interval 5% and significance level (p<0.05) using SPSS 16 software to compare the difference and correlation between wound diameters, number of EPCs and CECs as well as the levels of VEGF and eNOS.RESULTS: The results of this study showed that aloe gel oral treatment in diabetic wistar rats was able to accelerate the wound healing process. It was shown by significant reduction of wound diameter (0.27±0.02); the increased number of CECs (0.42±0.57), respectively (p<0.05). On the other hand, the wound diameter and eNOS indicators showed significant differences at the dose of 60 mg, while the number of EPCs and CECs and the level of VEGF showed significantly different results at a dose of 120 mg. Aloe gel oral therapy showed a positive indication of wound healing acceleration at the optimum dose range 60-120 mg a day.CONCLUSIONS: Aloe gel is potential to be a herbal therapy candidate for diabetic wound healing through enhancing EPCs homing, decreasing the CECs number, and stimulating the increase of VEGF and eNOS levels,hence proving to be a dominant factor in the angiogenesis process.KEYWORDS: aloe gel, diabetes, wound healing, angiogenesis


2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmood Khaksary Mahabady ◽  
Naeem Erfani Majd ◽  
Mohammad Bahrami Tapebur ◽  
Yazdan Mazaheri

Background: Diabetes mellitus can lead to histomorphometrical changes in the brain. Recent studies have shown that Aloe vera gel has antioxidant and neuroprotective effects, which is independent of glucose-lowering effects. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of A. vera gel on histomorphometrical changes of cerebellum following streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic male rats. Methods: A total of 25 male Wistar rats were randomly allocated into five groups as follows: (1) the control group received normal saline; (2) A. vera gel group; (3) diabetic group (normal saline); (4) treatment group diabetic rats, which received A. vera; and (5) diabetic rats which received insulin. A single dose of STZ [60 mg/kg; intraperitoneal (IP)] was used for the induction of diabetes in rats. All the treatments were administered daily for eight weeks. Subsequently, histomorphometrical changes were evaluated in the cerebellum of the rats. Results: The results showed that the number of granular and purkinje cells reduced in the cerebellum granulosa region, while the number of glial cells increased in the molecular region of the cerebellum in diabetic rats compared to the control group (P < 0.05). These changes were improved in treated rats by insulin or A. vera. Also, the thickness of molecular, purkinje, granular, and white matter layers at the apex of lobules and depth of sulcus in the diabetic group had a significant reduction compared to other groups (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Our results confirmed that improvement of the cerebellar tissue changes in diabetic rats following the use of A. vera gel is comparable to insulin. However, more investigations are required to determine the protective effects of A. vera gel against diabetes-induced cerebellum histomorphometrical changes.


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