scholarly journals Hypoglycemic activity test on smooth pigweed (Ammaranthus Hybridus L) leaf water extract on male Wistar rats

2021 ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
Asti Yunia Rindarwati

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus consists of an array of dysfunction characterized by hyperglycemia. The activity of smooth pigweed (Amaranthus hybridus L.) leaves water extract on male Wistar rats. Objectives: This research was started by supplying simplicia, making smooth pigweed leaves water extract, and testing the hypoglycemic activity of smooth pigweed leaves water extract on male Wistar rats. Methods: The glucose tolerance method was used to determine the hypoglycemic activity of smooth pigweed leaves water extract. Male white rats were divided into five groups of six rats each: a positive control group (0.5% of tragacanth suspension), a comparison group (Diabinese suspension at a dose of 22.5 mg/kg body weight (bw)), and three test groups at doses of 50 mg/kg bw, 100 mg/kg bw, and 150 mg/kg bw. Results and conclusions: The most significant hypoglycemic activity was seen with the dose of 150 mg/kg bw in comparison with the control group at 90 minutes.

Author(s):  
Endang Sri Purwanti Ningsih ◽  
Noorlaila Noorlaila ◽  
Ikhwan Rizki Muhammad ◽  
Windy Yuliana Budianto

Background: The process of wound healing is influenced by various factors such as age, hormones, and wound care. Wound care is done to accelerate wound healing which can be done by various methods, one of them is traditional care. Traditional wound care can use medicinal plants. Rhodomyrtus tomentosa is a medicinal plant that has an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumor and antibacterial content. Thus this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the antiseptic solution of the Rodhomyrtus tomentosa leaf extract on wound healing in male Wistar rats. Method: this research is pure experimental research with post test only control group design. Thirty male white rats were divided into five groups, namely negative control, positive control, Rhodomyrtus tomentosa leaf extract 15%, 30%, and 60%. Rhodomyrtus tomentosa leaf extraction was carried out by maceration method with 70% ethano solvent. The extraction results are divided into 3 concentrations (15%, 30% and 60%). The wound healing process was evaluated by measuring the length of the wound manually from 0 to 10 days in each group. Meanwhile, the number of fibroblast cells was calculated through hematoxylin eosin (HE) staining and observed using an Olympus CX41 microscope with a 10x magnification and objective lens magnification in 3 fields. Result: There was a significant difference in the reduction in wound length (p =< 0,000) between the five experimental groups (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa leaf extract solution 15%, 30% and 60%, negative control and positive control. Solution of rhodomyrtus tomentosa leaf extract accelerated the increase in the number of fibroblasts compared to the negative control group (p = 0.003), but did not make a difference (p = 0.403) with the positive control group. Rhodomyrtus tomentosa leaf extraction solution had the same microscopic effect on the number of fibroblasts with a positive control group given 0.9% NaCl solution. Conclusion: There was a significant difference in the number of fibroblasts between all groups, but no difference in wound healing length.


Author(s):  
Rekha M. B. ◽  
Basavaraj Bhandare ◽  
Satyanarayana V. ◽  
Hemamalini M. B.

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that develops due to insulin deficiency or insulin resistance. Recent animal and human studies have reported bromocriptine to be effective in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The present study was done to evaluate the antihyperglycemic effect of bromocriptine in dexamethasone induced hyperglycemic rats.Methods: Male wistar rats were used and divided into 5 groups. Dexamethosone was used to induce hyperglycemia in group B-E. Group A was the untreated control group, group B was the standard control group, group C was the oral 10 mg/kg of bromocriptine dissolved in 0.9% normal saline, group D was the oral 20 mg/kg metformin dissolved in 0.9% normal saline, group E was the oral 10 mg/kg bromocriptine+20 mg/kg metformin dissolved in 0.9% normal saline. Fasting blood glucose, post prandial blood glucose and body weight was estimated on day 1, 15, 30.Results: It was seen that dexamethasone induced hyperglycemia and increase in body weight in male wistar rats, which were significantly controlled by oral bromocriptine and bromocriptine with metformin combination.Conclusions: Results obtained from this study showed that bromocriptine can be a promising drug with novel mechanism to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Nike Hendrijantini ◽  
Rostiny Rostiny ◽  
Abil Kurdi ◽  
Muhammad D.A. Ari ◽  
Ratri M. Sitalaksmi ◽  
...  

A successful treatment of dental implant needs a good jaw bone support, which depends on healthy bone metabolism. Bone metabolism can be affected by Diabetes Mellitus (DM). It may trigger various complications, including osteoporosis. Molecular triads consisting of Receptor Activator of NF-kappaB (RANK), Activator of nF-κB Ligand (RANKL), and osteoprotegerin (OPG), have an important role in the formation, function, and osteoclast survival. In this study, molecular triads were observed on mandible and femur bones in type 2 DM Wistar rats. The aim of this study was to observe the molecular triad RANK / RANKL / OPG expressions in type 2 DM Wistar rats. This laboratory research used 18 male Wistar rats divided into three groups: nondiabetic group (control), uncontrolled DM injected with single dose of Streptozotocin (STZ), and controlled DM treated with Metformin. On day 20, the mandible and femur were collected and specimen processing was carried out. The results of RANK / RANKL / OPG expressions were obtained from immunohistochemical staining. In both mandible and femur groups, RANK, RANKL, OPG expressions showed no difference between the control and uncontrolled DM groups. RANKL / OPG ratio in uncontrolled DM was higher than that in the control group. RANK expression was lower in uncontrolled DM group compared with controlled DM, and the RANKL expression in uncontrolled DM group was higher than that in the controlled DM group. RANKL / OPG ratio was lower in the controlled DM group. The study suggested that DM affects resorptive activity in mandible and femur bones which can be observed via RANK/RANKL/OPG.


Author(s):  
Solomon E. Owumi ◽  
Jeremiah O. Olugbami ◽  
Andrew O. Akinnifesi ◽  
Oyeronke A. Odunola

Abstract Objectives Diethylnitrosamine (DEN) is found in workplaces, processed meats, tobacco smoke, whiskey, etc. It is capable of forming DNA-adducts. Fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis [To]) is a medicinal plant, and its herbal preparations have been employed variously in ethnomedicine. Furthermore, it has been reported to possess anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory properties. We investigated the possible mitigating effect of the leaf paste of To on DEN-induced deleterious effects in male Wistar rats. Methods Forty-five rats weighing between 100 and 150 g were equally divided into nine groups and treated thus: Group 1 (negative control), Group 2 (0.05 mg/kg carboxymethyl cellulose [CMC] daily), Group 3 (positive control, 25 mg/kg bw DEN administered intraperitoneally thrice per week), Group 4 (25 mg/kg bw quercetin [QUE] daily alone), Groups 5 and 6 (100 and 200 mg/kg bw To daily, respectively), Group 7 (25 mg/kg bw DEN and QUE), Groups 8 and 9 (25 mg/kg bw DEN with 100 and 200 mg/kg bw To, respectively). Blood glucose levels, liver damage biomarkers (aspartate aminotransferase [AST], alanine aminotransferase [ALT] and gamma-glutamyltransferase [γ-GT]), frequency of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocyte (mPCEs), and liver histology were assessed. Results DEN significantly (p<0.05) increased blood glucose levels, activities of ALT, AST and γ-GT, and frequency of mPCEs. Histologically, DEN caused a severe architectural anarchy. However, the intervention groups demonstrated the remarkable protective properties of To by ameliorating the adverse effects caused by DEN. Conclusions Taken together, the leaf paste of To is capable of mitigating DEN-induced hepatotoxicity and clastogenicity in male Wistar rats.


Author(s):  
Abroo Fatima Qazi ◽  
Din Muhammad Shaikh

Aims: The current study investigated the effects of polyunsaturated Omega-3-fatty acids on underlying mechanism linked with diabetes in streptozocin induced type 2 diabetic Wistar rats. Study Design:  Experimental analytical Study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Isra University Hyderabad and Sindh Agricultural University, Tandojam between November 2016 and November 2018. Methodology: Seventy-five Wistar rats were assorted to five groups (15 rats per group): negative control group A and positive control group B and experimental groups C, D and E. Rats within group B,C,D, and E were injected with streptozocin (65 mg/kg body weight) to induce diabetes. Experimental groups C, D and E received Omega-3-fatty acid supplemented food in 0.3 g, 0.4 g and 0.5 g/kg bodyweight dosage for 12 weeks, respectively. Results: Omega-3-fatty acids treated rats showed significant decrease in blood glucose level and rise in serum insulin as compared to positive control group (p-value = 0.001). At the same time, they showed significantly increased expression of insulin gene along with transcription factors: PDX1 and NKX6.1 as compared to group A (p-value = 0.001). Conclusion: It is concluded that O3FAs reduces insulin resistance in Streptozocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats by modulating the transcription factors essential for insulin gene expression.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (28) ◽  
pp. 119-127
Author(s):  
Olney Leite Fontes ◽  
Fátima Cristiane Lopes Goularte Farhat ◽  
Amarilys Toledo Cesar ◽  
Marilisa Guimarães Lara ◽  
Maria Imaculada Lima Montebelo ◽  
...  

Aims: Homeopaths diverge on the concept of dose, i.e. the amount of drug that a patient must take to alter his or her state of disease. In order to stimulate reflections on this concept, this study sought to evaluate in vivo the effect of different concentrations of Arsenicum album 6cH prepared according to homeopathic pharmacotechnics. Methods: male Wistar rats were intoxicated with arsenic and then treated with Arsenicum album 6cH and Arsenicum album 6cH diluted at 1%, administered orally. The amount of arsenic retained in the animals’ organism and that eliminated by urine were measured through atomic absorption spectroscopy. Samples of urine were collected before and after intoxication and during treatment. The positive control group (intoxicated animals) and the negative control group (non-intoxicated animals) received only the vehicle used in the preparation of the medicine. Results: Groups treated with Arsenicum album 6cH and Arsenicum album 6cH diluted at 1% eliminated significant amounts of arsenic when compared to the control groups. The group treated with Arsenicum album 6cH eliminated significantly higher amounts of arsenic than the group treated with the diluted medicine at 1%. Conclusion: results suggest that Arsenicum album 6cH should not be diluted as not to compromise its effectiveness in the treatment of rats intoxicated with arsenic.


2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrie Rhomdhon Kurniawan ◽  
Lukman Hakim ◽  
Doddy M Soebadi

Objective: This study aimed to compare the number of survival, apoptotic and necrotic cells of ipsilateral testicular germinal epithelial cells in male wistar rats with unilateral testicular torsion between nifedipine given and control groups. Material & Methods: Thirty male wistar rats aged 10-12 weeks were randomly divided into 5 groups, each consisted of 6 rats. The negative control group (KN) underwent a sham procedure and left orchidectomy. Positive control group 4 (KP4) and 10 (KP10) performed left torsio testis 3 x 360 degrees medially for 4 hours and 10 hours respectively, then performed orchidectomy 4 hours after detorsion. The 4-hour (N4) and 10 hours (N10) nifedipine treatment group received the same treatment with positive control, but 30 min before detorsion performed, nifedipine were given intraperitoneal 100μg/kg. Within 1 hour after orchidectomy, cell count was calculated using flow cytometry. Results: It was found that the 4 (N4) and 10 hours (N10) nifedipine treatment group had a higher survival cells and also a lower number of apoptotic and necrotic cells compared to the positive control group. It was found that the 10 hours nifedipine treatment group (N10) had a lower number of apoptotic and necrotic cells compared to the 10 hour positive control group (KP10). The difference was statistically significant with p value <0.05. However, in KP4 and N4 group compared with KP10 and N10 group, higher apoptotic cells was obtained. This was a new phenomenon that needs to be investigated more deeply. Conclusion: Intraperitoneal administration of nifedipine prior to testicular detorsion may reduce the number of apoptotic and necrotic cells of testicular germinal epithelial cell, and may increase the number of survival cells in ipsilateral testes with unilateral testicular torsion.


2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-317
Author(s):  
KARTIAWATI ALIPIN ◽  
EMA PURNAMA SARI ◽  
MADIHAH MADIHAH ◽  
TIA SETIAWATI ◽  
NINING RATNINGSIH ◽  
...  

Alipin K, Sari EP, Madihah, Setiawati T, Ratningsih N, Malini DM. 2017. Kidney histology in streptozotocin-induced diabetic male Wistar rats treated with combined extract of temulawak rhizome and belimbing wuluh fruit. Nusantara Bioscience 9: 312-317. Complications that are occurred in patients with Diabetes Mellitus usually followed by kidney damage. Temulawak (Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb.) and belimbing wuluh (Averrhoa bilimbi L.) were traditionally used to decrease blood glucose level. Thus, they were potential as antidiabetic drugs. This study aimed to evaluate the combination of ethanol extracts of temulawak rhizome and belimbing wuluh fruit in repairing kidney damage in diabetic male Wistar rats induced by streptozotocin (STZ). An experimental method using a completely randomized design that consist of seven treatments with three replications. Six treatment groups were injected intraperitoneally with a dose of 60 mg/kg BW STZ, and one group served as a control. The animals which have blood glucose level ≥200 mg/dl were stated as diabetic. Furthermore, the animals were treated orally with single extract i.e. temulawak 17.5 mg/kg BW or belimbing wuluh 750 mg/kg BW and combined extracts 383.75 or 767.5 mg/kg BW, as well as glibenclamide 0.45 mg/kg BW as reference, including diabetic rat as positive control and non-diabetic rat as negative control. The results showed that combine extract at dose of 383.75 mg/kg BW treatment repaired the kidney histology, i.e., glomerular diameter and Bowman space width, as well as significantly decreased the necrosis percentage of proximal tubular in diabetic rat compared with positive control group (p<0.05). In conclusion, the combined extract of temulawak rhizome and belimbing wuluh fruit has potent to cure renal failure in diabetic rats induced by streptozotocin.


2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pingkan Lintong

Abstract: The common plantain (plantago major) contains the compound aucubin which has been demonstrated to have theraupetic effects in improving liver cells as hepatoprotector. The objective of this study was to reveal the histopathological features of the liver of wistar rats administered with the hot water extract of Plantago major after induction with carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). This study was a laboratory experimental research employing 14 wistar rats; two rats were used as the negative control fed with regular pellets for 5 days, two rats as the positif control fed with pellets containing CCl4 of 0.05 cc for five days, five rats as treatment group receiving pellets containing CCl4 of 0.05 cc for five days and were fed with regular pellets afterwards, and five rats received pellets containing CCl4 of 0.05 cc for five days and were administered with the hot water extract of Plantago major 0f 1.6 cc. Results showed that rats in the negative control exhibited normal macroscopic and microscopic features. In the positive control group, the microscopic features demonstrated liver cells with steatosis.  Meanwhile, the rats administered with the water extract of Plantago major showed liver cells which had regenerated. It is concluded that the administration of the water extract of Plantago major can improve the liver cells by diffuse regeneration. Keywords: plantago major, regeneration, steatosis , wistar rats     Abstrak: Daun sendok (Plantago major) mengandung senyawa aucubin yang telah terbukti berkhasiat memperbaiki fungsi sel hati dan sebagai hepatoprotektor. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat gambaran histopatologik hati tikus wistar yang diberikan air rebusan daun sendok pasca induksi karbon tetraklorida (CCl4). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental laboratorium dengan menggunakan 14 ekor tikus wistar, dua tikus digunakan sebagai kontrol negatif dengan pemberian pellet biasa selama 5 hari, dua tikus sebagai kontrol positif yang diberikan pellet yang mengandung CCl4 dosis 0,05 cc selama 5 hari, lima tikus sebagai kelompok perlakuan dengan pemberian CCl4 dosis 0,05 cc selama 5 hari dilanjutkan pellet biasa, dan lima tikus diberikan CCl4 0,05 cc selama 5 hari dilanjutkan pemberian air rebusan daun sendok dosis 1,6 cc. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan gambaran makroskopik dan mikroskopik normal pada kelompok kontrol negatif. Pada kelompok kontrol positif gambaran mikroskopiknya menunjukkan sel hati dengan steatosis. Kelompok tikus yang diberikan air rebusan daun sendok gambaran mikroskopiknya menunjukkan sel-sel hati yang mengalami regenerasi. Disimpulkan bahwa pemberian air rebusan daun sendok memperlihatkan regenerasi hati secara difus. Kata kunci: daun sendok, regenerasi, steatosis, tikus wistar.


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 262
Author(s):  
Gina Septivani ◽  
Wimpie Pangkahila ◽  
Indraguna Pinatih

This study aims to prove that supplementation of  red bean extract (Phaseolus vulgaris L) decreased malondialdehyde (MDA) levels of stressly induced activity of male wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus). This research was an experimental with pre-test post-test control group design. The rats were randomly divides into 3 groups: negatif control group (P0), positive control group (treated with overtraining and aquades 2ml/P1), and treatment group (treated with supllementation of red bean extract 650 mg/200 g body weight and overtraining/P2). The rats were swam for 45 minutes everyday. Data were analysed by one way anova test. The study showed that MDA level pretest of the each group was 69,70±0,52 mmol/L; 70,12±0,54 mmol/L and 69,59±0,51 mmol/L respectively. MDA level posttest of the each group was 69,66±0,27 mmol/L; 90,08±0,20 mmol/L and 62,85±0,50 mmol/L respectively. From the result of this study, it can be concluded that suplementation of red bean extract (Phaseolus vulgaris L) decreased malondialdehyde (MDA) levels of stressly induced activity of male wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus). Keyword: red bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) extract, rats, overtraining, MDA, stress oxidative.


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