scholarly journals Efficacy of the Aqueous Extracts of Justicia Galeopsis Leaves on the Improvement of Hematological Parameters in Anemic Rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Ahou L. Loukou ◽  
Moussa Gbogbo ◽  
Raissa S. Assi ◽  
Louise Atchibri-Anin ◽  
Kouakou Brou

Antianemc potential of aqueous of Justicia galeopsis leaves was studied using Wistar Albino rats after induction of anemia by phenylhydrazine hydrochloride. Forty rats (20 male and 20 female) subdivided into five groups of eight rats were used. There was a group as control (not anemic) and four other anemic groups which had received by gavage respectively 1 ml/kg of distilled water, 1 ml/kg of body weight of Vitafer (reference drug commonly used to treat anemia), 100 mg/kg of body weight of extract of J. galeopsis leaves cooked during 30 min and 30 mg/kg of body weight of extract of J. galeopsis leaves cooked during 45 min. Hematological parameters (red blood cells, hemoglobin and hematocrit) were analyzed as indices of anemia and the weights of specific organs (liver, spleen and kidney) were evaluated. The results of this investigation had showed that aqueous extract of J. galeopsis leaves cooked improved red blood cells, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. These extracts were not toxic for liver, spleen and kidney. The administration of 100 mg/kg/day of extract of leaves cooked leaves during 30 min promotes a better recovery rate of the number of red blood cells (94.80 %), hemoglobin level (159.53 %) and hematocrit (117.72 %) than Vitafer and the extract of leaves cooked for 45 min. This is suggestive that aqueous extracts of Justicia galeopsis leaves cooked during 30 min may be exploited during 2 weeks in the treatment of anemia.

2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 991-999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Snezana Markovic ◽  
Jovana Zizic ◽  
Dragana Djacic ◽  
Ana Obradovic ◽  
Milena Curcic ◽  
...  

In this study we evaluated the possible protective effects of selenium (Se) on hematological and oxidative stress parameters in rats chronically treated with cisplatin (cisPt). Four groups of Wistar albino rats were examined: a control, untreated rats (I), rats treated with Se (II), rats treated with cisPt (III), and rats treated with Se and cisPt (IV). All animals were treated for 5 days successively and killed 24 h after the last treatment. Hematological and oxidative stress parameters were followed in whole blood and red blood cells (RBC). Results showed that the chronic application of Se was followed by a higher number of reticulocytes and platelets, increased lipid peroxidation and GSH content in the RBC. Cisplatin treatment induced depletion of RBC and platelet numbers and an elevation of the superoxide anion, nitrites and glutathione levels. Se and cisPt co-treatment was followed by an elevation of the hematological parameters and the recovery of the glutathione status when compared to the control and cisPt-treated rats.


2004 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 129-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
K P Malarkodi ◽  
R Sivaprasad ◽  
P Varalakshmi

One of the most intriguing phenomena observed during adriamycin (ADR) toxicity has been attributed to ADR-induced oxidative stress. The study was aimed to assess the protective effect of lipoic acid (LA) against ADR induced damage to erythrocytes. Male albino rats (Wistar strain) were subjected to ADR (1 mg/kg body weight/day i.v.) once a week for a period of 12 weeks. Haematological indices like haemoglobin levels (Hb) and haematocrit (Ht) were also lowered along with a marked increase in the activities of serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT) and serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT). These rats demonstrated enhanced erythrocyte membrane lipid peroxidation (LPO) and an onslaught in the antioxidant defence armoury, witnessed by lowered activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E. Rats administered with ADR showed a marked decline in the activities of membrane-bound ATPases. Abnormal LPO and decreased deformability led to increased osmotic fragility of the red blood cells. Pretreatment with LA (35 mg/kg body weight/day i.p.) 24 hours prior to the administration of ADR once a week for a period of 12 weeks was effective in counteracting these biochemical disturbances, thereby minimizing the toxic side effects of ADR.


2015 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
G O Obochi ◽  
D O Ochalefu ◽  
E O.O Amali ◽  
N Ufaruna ◽  
B Myke Mbata ◽  
...  

The effects of Dombeya buettneri extracts on electrolyte and heamapoietic indices of wistar albino rats were studied. The results showed that there was a significant increase in red blood cells, white blood cells and hemoglobin, resulting in hemopoiesis and synthesis of hememoiety for hemogloglobin. Thephytochemical composition showed low phytic acid (trace) which suggests antioxidant activity, enhancing immunocompetence. The LD50 obtained was 2.58mg/kg, suggesting that dosage of Dombeya buettneri below this LD50 is safe. This work suggests that Dombeya buettneri may be useful inthe treatment of anemia and may boost immune response, and that administration (dosage) below 2.58mg/kg is safe


Author(s):  
A. Abilov ◽  
A. Azhmyakov ◽  
I. Novgorodova ◽  
N. Bogolyubova

Purpose: to study hematological parameters of blood in bulls-producers of dairy breeds on the day of semen collection in the Udmurt Republic after a long winter period of operation, depending on the breeds, age and place of selection.Materials and methods. The work was performed at the Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry named after Academy Member L. K. Ernst on the basis of AO "Udmurtplem" of the Udmurt Republic in the period from 2020 to 2021 on dairy bulls (n=20) aged 15-69 months, including a purebred Holstein breed of domestic selection (n=6), a Holstein black-and-white breed of European selection (the Netherlands, n=6), a black-and-white breed with blood transfusion on Holsteins on at the level of 94-98% (n=8). The content of white blood cells, red blood cells, hemoglobin and hematocrit, depending on age and breed, was studied on the ABC VET hematological analyzer on the day of taking the seed.Results. It was found that on average, in 20 bulls aged 15-69 months, the level of white blood cells was at the level of reference values of 8.8±0.25 x 109/l, red blood cells 10.3 x 1012/l, which is 50% more than the reference values. The concentration of hemoglobin is 128.0±2.92 g/l, hematocrit is on average 54.3%, with a norm of 24-46%. Breeding bulls at a reliable level, differing in age, showed that some animals had high indicators for red blood cells of 10.3±0.26 x 102, for hematocrit of 54.3% against 24-46% of reference values. Also, according to hematological indicators, there was a tendency to increase the concentration of hemoglobin and hematocrit in European-bred bulls.Conclusion. The study of the variability in hematological parameters depending on the selection showed that there is no significant difference in leukocytes and all indicators are at the level of reference values, and in erythrocytes more than 50% than the highest indicators. The highest hemoglobin values were at the level of 141-156 g/l instead of 128 g/l according to the highest reference values. Hematocrit also showed high max values in all groups in comparison with the reference values of 59-66% versus 46% in the norm. It is necessary when analyzing hematological blood parameters in addition to the average statistical indicators (M+m) also, monitor the variability (min-max) in order to obtain more objective information.


2013 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robson Seriani ◽  
Denis Moledo de Souza Abessa ◽  
Camilo D. S. Pereira ◽  
Aline A. Kirschbaum ◽  
Andrea Assunção ◽  
...  

This study investigated the hematological parameters of the tropical estuarine fish Centropomus parallelus and their use as a non-destructive biomarker for aquatic pollution. Individuals were collected, in summer and winter, at two estuaries, Cananéia (CAN) and São Vicente (SVE), and blood was extracted by caudal puncture. The evaluated parameters were hematocrit (Ht), red blood cells (RBC), Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV), and the leukocyte (WBC) and thrombocyte counts. Fishes from CAN showed higher values of absolute number of thrombocytes in the summer. The fishes from SVE presented lower values of Ht and MCV in winter. Comparing the hematological parameters of fishes from these two sites, Ht, MCV, WBC and RBC were higher in fishes from SVE in the summer, whereas during the winter, Ht and thrombocytes were higher in animals from SVE. The results allow attributing the changes in the blood of fishes to seasonality and the presence of contaminants.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Alevtyna Kononenko ◽  
Vera Kravchenko

The present work studied the effect of aqueous extract from Feijoa leaves on thyroid function of rats with experimental hypothyroidism. Healthy albino rats weighing between 120 gand 150 gwere used. The animals were randomly allotted into four groups, each containing eight rats respectively. Three of the groups (II, III and IV), induced with hypothyroidism, were treated by 0.05 % solution of thiamazole with drinking water for 30 days. Control (vehicle) rats were given normal saline. After 13 days hypothyroid groups (III and IV) of rats were treated with aqueous extract from Feijoa leaves at a dose 1.0 ml/100 g of body weight and with Iodomarin 200 (reference drug) at a dose 12 µg/kg daily orally for 21 days. Results obtained from the study showed that the introduction of thiamazole leads to functional changes in the thyroid gland in rats, accompanied by decreasing sings of rectal temperature and level of thyroid hormones. It was found, that treatment with AEFL normalizes serum thyroid hormone levels, increases rectal temperature and reduces the thyroid mass. The investigated extract can be attributed to the regulators of the thyroid hypofunction and is promising for further study of its effectiveness as a thyroid-stimulating agent.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 376-383
Author(s):  
Bankole Olukayode Olusola ◽  
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Oderinde Abdulganiyu Olumuyiwa ◽  

Malaria, a hazardous infirmity caused by a parasitic malady of the red blood cells, is without question harming to the wellbeing. In the present investigation, the chemosuppresive and haematopoietic activities of 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg body weight of unrefined ethanolic concentrates of three Chinese green teas (BIA 849, TD 570 and GB/T19598) were assessed using the 4-day suppressive anti-plasmodial assay in mice Plasmodium berghei (NK65 strain) pre-infected mice. The effect of the extracts on weight of the animals was evaluated. It was observed that 200 mg/kg bw (body weight) of BIA 849 and GB/T19598 were as potent as 5 mg/kg bw of chloroquine, with percentage suppressions of 58.97 ± 5.04, 57.63 ± 5.62 and 57.50 ± 4.5, respectively. TD570 at 200 mg/kg bw was more effective in suppressing plasmodium. 400 mg/kg body weight of TD570 and GB/T19598 extracts were more potent than 5 mg/kg bw of chloroquine having 100 % chemosuppression. The chemosuppression of BIA 849 did not change altogether at 400 mg/kg bw. The haematological parameters, WBC, RBC and MCV did not significantly change in the groups treated with the tea extracts utilizing suppressive model of malaria treatment contrasted with the uninfected group and were comparable to those treated with chloroquine. Haemoglobin concentration nonetheless, varied significantly with respect to the uninfected group. Weight changes were most significant with 200 mg/kg bw of TD 570 treated group (32 % increase) on suppression. All in all, the green teas displayed high chemosuppressive and haematopoietic possibilities and are thusly prescribed as contender for additionally screening as elective antimalarial drugs


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