EFFECT OF ETHANOL EXTRACT OF FOENICULUM VULGARE MILL ON INHIBITION OF URIC ACID CRYSTALS FORMATION IN MALE RATS

Eupatorium japonicum Thunb and Foeniculum vulgare are two of the most widely used folk herbs and constituents in many traditional Chinese herbal formulas. Nonetheless, little toxicological and safety information associated with following daily repeated exposure is obtained according to previous research. The present study was performed to assess the toxicity of ethanol extract from Eupatorium japonicum Thunb and Foeniculum vulgare (EFE) in male rats administered by dietary oral gavage at target doses of 0.39, 0.78, and 1.56 g/kg body weight/day for 90 days. There were no significant adverse effects on clinical signs, body weight, food conversion efficiency, and vital hematological indices. However, some hematology and biochemical indices such as WCV, MCH, MCHC, LY, MPV, T-CHO, as well as TG revealed significant changes in Sprague–Dawley rats and organ weights in lung and spleen showed diminished in male rats. Necropsy and histopathology findings suggested that no significant differences in absolute weights were found in all organs except lung and spleen, and no treatment-related alteration was identified in any organs. All results obtained in the present study indicated that the proper use of EFE in traditional medicine at oral dosages up to 1.56 g/kg/day body weight may harbor no prolonged toxicity to rats. However, further studies of EFE are still necessary to assess its oral safety in patients.

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The Effect of Ethanol Extract of Elephantopus scaber Linn in Decreasing Blood Uric Acid Levels of Hyperuricemic Male Rats

European Journal of Medicinal Plants ◽

10.9734/ejmp/2019/v28i430140 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Muhammad Yanis Musdja ◽

Abdul Arief Azter ◽

Ahmad Musir

Keyword(s):

Uric Acid ◽

Serum Uric Acid ◽

Uric Acid Level ◽

Acid Level ◽

Serum Uric Acid Level ◽

Test Preparation ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Male Rats ◽

Blood Uric Acid ◽

Elephantopus Scaber

Background: Gout causes attacks of pain and swelling in one or more joints and control of serum uric acid level has been used as one of the therapeutic methods for gout. Inhibition method of xanthine oxidase (XO) activity which can oxidize hypoxanthine to uric acid has been commonly used to decrease serum uric acid level. On the other hand, Elephantopus scaber Linn leaf has been used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis as folk medicine by some people in Indonesia. Aims: This study was to determine the hypouricemic effect of ethanol extract of Elephantopus scaber leaf by in vivo study in caffeine (PO)-induced hyperuricemic male rats. Methodology: The E. scaber leaf was obtained from Research Institute for Spices and Medicinal Plants, Bagor, Indonesia. Preparation of E. scaber leaf extract was done by cold maceration extraction technique using ethanol 70%. Male rats (Sprague-Dawley) were induced by using caffeine with dose 27 mg/200 g b.w until the levels in the blood of male rats become hyperuricemic. Equipment (Easy Touch) was used by detecting the level of uric acid in a rat blood. Equipment (Easy Touch) was used by detecting the level of uric acid in a rat blood. Rats were divided into 6 groups, as a positive control was used allopurinol 36 mg/200 g b.w, test preparation were used 3 doses, i.e, 175 mg/200 g b.w, 350 mg/200 g b.w and 700 mg/200 b.w which suspended in Na-CMC 0.5%. Results: The results from a decrease in blood uric acid levels in rats, on the 15th days showed that a dose of 350 mg / 200 g b.w gave decrease in the highest percentage ie 43%. Statistical analysis on the 15th day showed that all of the test preparation groups of E. scaber had effects decrease uric acid in blood serum of rats and significantly different from negative controls (p ≤ 0.05). The dose of 350 mg/200 g b.w of E. scaber had the same effect with a dose of 36 mg/200 g b.w allopurinol in reducing uric acid in experimental rats. Conclusions: E. scaber is a plant that is quite potential to be used in the treatment of gout.

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UJI AKTIVITAS PENURUNAN KADAR ASAM URAT EKSTRAK ETANOL BUAH PARE (Momordica charantia L.) PADA TIKUS PUTIH JANTAN (Rattus norvegicus) YANG DIINDUKSI KAFEIN

PHARMACON ◽

10.35799/pha.9.2020.31352 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 479

Author(s):

Minar N. S. Gultom ◽

Edwin De Queljoe ◽

Elly J. Suoth

Keyword(s):

Uric Acid ◽

Rattus Norvegicus ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Positive Control ◽

Momordica Charantia ◽

Male Rats ◽

Flavonoid Compound ◽

Bitter Melon ◽

White Rats ◽

Melon Fruit

ABSTRACTBitter melon fruit (Momordica charantia L.) is one of the plants that contains flavonoid compound supposedly as anti-hyperuricemic activity. This study aims to determine the potential activity of reducing uric acid levels from the ethanol extract of bitter melon fruit (Momordica charantia L.) on white wistar male rats (Rattus norvegicus) induced with caffeine. This study is a laboratory experiment using a complete randomized design. A total of 15 rats were divided into 5 groups : negative control (CMC 1%), positive control (Allopurinol), and treatment group of bitter melon fruit (Momordica charantia L.) extract 0,9 mg, 1,8 mg, and 3,6 mg. Hyperuricemic condition was induced by oral administration of 27 mg/200 gr caffeine for 6 days. The uric acid levels was measured before the rats was induced, 6 days after induced and every 3 days of 9 days of treatment. The data obtained were analyzed by ANOVA (Analisis of Variance) and LSD (Least Significant Different). The results show that the dose group of the ethanol extrack of bitter melon fruit had comparable with positive control of Allopurinol in decrease uric acid levels. The conclusion was the ethanol extract of bitter melon fruit (Momordica charantia L.) had anti-hyperuricemic activity in male white rats (Rattus norvegicus) dose 0,9 mg, 1,8 mg and 3,6 mg. Keywords : Momordica charantia L., antihiperuricemia, Rattus norvegicus, caffeine.ABSTRAK Buah pare (Momordica charantia L.) adalah salah satu tanaman yang mengandung flavonoid yang diduga sebagai senyawa yang mempunyai aktivitas antihiperurisemia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi aktivitas penurunan kadar asam urat dari ekstrak etanol buah pare pada tikus putih jantan galur wistar (Rattus norvegicus). Jenis penelitian ini ialah eksperimen laboratorium menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap. Sebanyak 15 ekor tikus dibagi dalam 5 kelompok perlakuan : kontrol negatif (CMC 1%), kontrol positif (Allopurinol), dan kelompok dosis uji yaitu pemberian ekstrak etanol buah pare 0,9 mg/200 gr BB; 1,8 mg/200 gr BB; 3,6 mg/200 gr BB. Induksi hiperurisemia dilakukan dengan kafein dosis 27 mg/200 gr selama 6 hari. Pengukuran kadar asam urat dilakukan sebelum induksi, 6 hari setelah diinduksi dan setiap 3 hari selama 9 hari perlakuan. Data yang diperoleh kemudian dianalisis secara statistik menggunakan ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) dan LSD (Least Significant Different). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kelompok dosis ekstrak etanol buah pare memiliki aktivitas yang sebanding dengan kontrol positif allopurinol dalam menurunkan kadar asam urat. Kesimpulannya ekstrak etanol buah pare (Momordica charantia L.) memiliki aktivitas antihiperurisemia pada tikus putih jantan (Rattus norvegicus) pada dosis 0,9 mg/200 gr BB; 1,8 mg/200 gr BB; 3,6 mg/200 gr BB. Kata kunci : Momordica charantia L., antihiperurisemia, Rattus norvegicus, kafein.

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UJI AKTIVITAS HEPATOPROTEKTOR KOMBINASI EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN PANDAN WANGI (Pandanus amaryllifolius roxb) DAN KAYU MANIS (Cinnamomum burmanii) TERHADAP KADAR MDA YANG DIINDUKSI PARASETAMOL

Jurnal Kesehatan Kusuma Husada ◽

10.34035/jk.v12i1.580 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 68-73

Author(s):

Yuni Asri Mulatsih Agami ◽

Eka Wisnu Kusuma

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Optimal Dose ◽

Experimental Methods ◽

Positive Control ◽

Negative Control ◽

Male Rats ◽

Negative Group ◽

Ic50 Value ◽

Dose Combination

Kasus penyakit hati semakin meningkat seiring penggunaan senyawa hepatotoksin salah satunya karena penggunaan parasetamol dengan dosis berlebih. Hal tersebut dapat meningkatkan produksi radikal bebas sehingga memicu terjadinya stress oksidatif yang dapat menimbulkan kerusakan jaringan yang ditandai dengan peningkatan kadar Malondialdehyde (MDA). Stress oksidatif dapat diatasi dengan antioksidan dari berbagai tanaman. Kulit kayu manis memiliki aktivitas antioksidan dengan nilai IC50 53ppm dan daun pandan wangi 39,7% Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas kombinasi ekstrak etanol daun pandan wangi dan kayu manis dalam menurunkan kadar MDA. tikus yang diinduksi parasetamol. Penelitian menggunakan metode eksperimental, dilakukan selama 9 hari dengan 30 ekor tikus jantan dibagi menjadi 6 Kelompok, yaitu: Normal diberi aquadest, Kontrol Positif diberi silimarin 100 mg/kgBB, Kontrol Negatif diberi CMC-Na 0,05%, serta 3 kelompok lainnya diberi kombinasi ekstrak daun pandan wangi:kayu manis berturut-turut dosis I (25:75), dosis II (50:50), dosis III (75:25). Semua kelompok diinduksi parasetamol 2,5 g/kgBB pada hari ke-7 setelah 30 menit perlakuan, kecuali kelompok normal. Pada hari ke 9 dilakukan pengukuran kadar MDA dengan metode TBARs menggunakan spektrofotometri. Pemberian kombinasi ekstrak etanol daun pandan wangi dan kayu manis dapat menurunkan kadar MDA dengan kombinasi dosis yang paling optimal adalah 75:25 berdasarkan statistik dengan nilai signifikan 0,000<0,05 dibandingkan dengan kelompok negatif. Cases of liver disease have increased with the use of hepatotoxin compounds, one of which is due to the use of paracetamol with excessive doses. This can increase the production of free radicals so that it triggers oxidative stress which can cause tissue damage which is characterized by increased levels of Malondialdehyde (MDA). Oxidative stress can be overcome with antioxidants from various plants. Cinnamomum burmanii has antioxidant activity with IC50 value of 53ppm and Pandanus amarrylifolius 39.7%. This study aims to determine the combined activity of ethanol extract of Pandanus amarrylifolius and Cinnamomum burmanii in reducing MDA levels. Paracetamol-induced rats. Research using experimental methods, conducted for 9 days with 30 male rats divided into 6 groups, namely: Normal given aquadest, Positive Control were given silimarin 100 mg / kgBB, Negative Control was given CMC-Na 0.05%, and 3 other groups were given a combination of Pandanus amarrylifolius extract: Cinnamomum burmanii dose I (25:75), dose II (50:50), dose III (75:25). All groups induced paracetamol 2.5 g / kgBB on the 7th day after 30 minutes of treatment, except the normal group. On the 9th day MDA levels were measured using the TBARs method using spectrophotometry. Giving a combination of Pandanus amarrylifolius and Cinnamomum burmanii ethanol extract can reduce MDA levels with the most optimal dose combination is 75:25 based on statistics with a significant value of 0,000<0.05 compared with the negative group.

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Synergic effect in the reduction of serum uric acid level between ethanol extract of Aster glehni and vitamin B6

Food Science and Biotechnology ◽

10.1007/s10068-018-0394-1 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 27 (5) ◽

pp. 1439-1444 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Eun Hye Han ◽

Mi Kyung Lim ◽

Sang Ho Lee ◽

Hyoung Ja Kim ◽

Dahyun Hwang

Keyword(s):

Uric Acid ◽

Serum Uric Acid ◽

Uric Acid Level ◽

Vitamin B6 ◽

Acid Level ◽

Serum Uric Acid Level ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Synergic Effect

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Moringa oleifera Extract Extenuates Echis ocellatus Venom-Induced Toxicities, Histopathological Impairments and Inflammation via Enhancement of Nrf2 Expression in Rats

Pathophysiology ◽

10.3390/pathophysiology28010009 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 98-115

Author(s):

Akindele O. Adeyi ◽

Sodiq O. Adeyemi ◽

Enoh-Obong P. Effiong ◽

Babafemi S. Ajisebiola ◽

Olubisi E. Adeyi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Moringa Oleifera ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Male Rats ◽

Blood Electrolytes ◽

Tnf Α ◽

Group 3 ◽

Group 2 ◽

Haematological Indices ◽

Nrf2 Expression ◽

Potential Remedy

Echis ocellatus snakebite causes more fatalities than all other African snake species combined. Moringa oleifera reportedly possesses an antivenom property. Therefore, we evaluated the effectiveness of M. oleifera ethanol extract (MOE) against E. ocellatus venom (EOV) toxicities. Thirty male rats were grouped as follows (n = 5): Group 1 (normal control received saline), groups 2 to 6 were administered intraperitoneally, 0.22 mg/kg (LD50) of EOV. Group 2 was left untreated while group 3 to 6 were treated post-envenoming with 0.2 mL of polyvalent antivenom, 200, 400, and 600 mg/kg of MOE respectively. MOE significantly (p<0.05) normalized the altered haematological indices and blood electrolytes profiles. MOE attenuated venom-induced cellular dysfunctions, characterized by a significant increase in NRF2, and concomitant downregulation of increased antioxidant enzymes (SOD and CAT) activities in the serum and heart of the treated rats. MOE normalized the elevated TNF-α and IL-1β in serum and heart tissues. Furthermore, the IgG titre value was significantly (p<0.5) higher in the envenomed untreated group compared to the MOE-treated groups. Hemorrhagic, hemolytic and coagulant activities of the venom were strongly inhibited by the MOE dose, dependently. Lesions noticed on tissues of vital organs of untreated rats were abolished by MOE. Our findings substantiate the effectiveness of MOE as a potential remedy against EOV toxicities.

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Aktivitas Penghambatan Xantin Oksidase pada Ekstrak Daun Sirih Hitam (Piper sp)

Proceeding of Mulawarman Pharmaceuticals Conferences ◽

10.25026/mpc.v3i2.102 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. 160-163

Author(s):

Muhammad Amir Masruhim ◽

Wisnu Cahyo Prabowo ◽

Dita Paramitha

Keyword(s):

Uric Acid ◽

Xanthine Oxidase ◽

Inhibitory Activity ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Betel Leaf ◽

Activity Test ◽

Ic50 Values ◽

One Way Anova

Hyperuricemia is a condition in which increased levels of uric acid in the blood. Xanthine oxidase role in the oxidation of hypoxanthine and xanthine to uric acid. One treatment of hyperuricemia is inhibiting xanthine oxidase in the process of formation of uric acid. The purpose of this study to determine the inhibitory activity of xanthine oxidase in the ethanol extract of black betel leaf (Piper sp). Xanthine oxidase inhibitory activity test using UV-Vis spectrophotometry in vitro with a concentration of 5 ppm, 10 ppm and 20 ppm. The data obtained were analyzed using one-way ANOVA. The result is the ethanol extract of black betel leaf has a different activity significantly and IC50 values obtained is 65.96 ppm.

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UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIPIRETIK EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN JARAK PAGAR (Jatropha curcas L.) PADA TIKUS PUTIH JANTAN (Rattus norvegicus) GALUR WISTAR YANG DIINDUKSI VAKSIN DPT

PHARMACON ◽

10.35799/pha.9.2020.30017 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 342

Author(s):

Angel T. Gosal ◽

Edwin De Queljoe ◽

Elly J. Suoth

Keyword(s):

Vitamin C ◽

Jatropha Curcas ◽

Rattus Norvegicus ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Positive Control ◽

Male Rats ◽

Anova Analysis ◽

Jatropha Curcas L ◽

Antipyretic Activity ◽

Wistar Male Rats

ABSTRACTJatropha curcas L. leaves is plants containing saponins, flavonoid compounds such as kaempferol, nicotoflorin, quersitin, astragalin, ricinin and vitamin C. Flavonoids showed more than one hundred kinds of bioactivity, which is antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Several researches informed that flavonoid compound had antipyretic activity. The aim of this study was to examined the effect of ethanolic extract of Jatropha curcas L. leaves as antipyretic on white Wistar male rats (Rattus norvegicus) induced with DPT. There were 15 rats tested, divided into 5 groups that is negative control (CMC 1%), positive control (paracetamol) and treatment group of physic nut leaves extract 200 mg, 400 mg and 800 mg. Every rat was induced by fever using 0,4 ml of DPT vaccine intramuscularly. The temperature was measured before the rats were induced, 2-3 hour after induced and every 30 minute for 3 hours. The data obtained were analyzed by ANOVA (Analysis of Variants) and LSD. The results showed that the dose group of Jatropha curcas L. leaves ethanol extract had comparable activity with positive control of paracetamol in reducing fever. The conclusion was the ethanol extract of Jatropha curcas L. leaves has an antipyretic activity that could reduce temperature on white Wistar male rats at a dose of 200 mg, 400 mg and 800 mg. Keywords: Jatropha curcas L., antipyretic, Rattus norvegicus ABSTRAKDaun Jarak Pagar (Jatropha curcas L.) merupakan tanaman yang mengandung saponin, senyawa flavonoida antara lain kaempferol, nikotoflorin, kuersitin, astragalin, risinin dan vitamin C. Flavonoid menunjukkan lebih dari seratus macam bioaktivitas, antara lain efek antipiretik, analgetik dan antiinflamasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji aktivitas antipiretik ekstrak etanol daun jarak pagar (Jatropha curcas L.) terhadap tikus putih jantan galur wistar (Rattus norvegicus) yang diinduksi vaksin DPT. Hewan uji yang digunakan sebanyak 15 ekor dan dibagi menjadi 5 kelompok yaitu kontrol negatif (CMC 1%), kontrol positif (parasetamol) dan kelompok dosis uji yaitu pemberian ekstrak daun jarak pagar 200 mg, 400 mg dan 800 mg. Setiap tikus diinduksi demam dengan vaksin DPT dosis 0,4 ml secara intramuskular. Pengukuran suhu dilakukan sebelum induksi, 2-3 jam setelah pemberian induksi dan setiap 30 menit selama 3 jam. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) dan uji LSD (Least Significant Different). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kelompok dosis ekstrak etanol daun jarak pagar memiliki aktivitas yang sebanding dengan kontrol positif parasetamol dalam menurunkan demam. Kesimpulannya ekstrak etanol daun jarak pagar (Jatropha curcas L.) memiliki aktivitas antipiretik yang dapat menurunkan suhu tubuh pada tikus putih jantan galur wistar (Rattus norvegicus) pada dosis 200 mg, 400 mg dan 800 mg. Kata kunci: Jatropha curcas L., antipiretik, Rattus norvegicus

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Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) leaf infusion effect on mammary gland activity and kidney function of lactating rats

Nusantara Bioscience ◽

10.13057/nusbiosci/n110117 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 101-105

Author(s):

NAJDA RIFQIYATI ◽

ANA WAHYUNI

Keyword(s):

Uric Acid ◽

Mammary Gland ◽

Side Effects ◽

Kidney Function ◽

Uric Acid Level ◽

Acid Level ◽

Mammary Glands ◽

Female Rats ◽

Foeniculum Vulgare ◽

Treatment Groups

Abstract. Rifqiyati N, Wahyuni A. 2019. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) leaf infusion effect on mammary gland activity and kidney function of lactating rats. Nusantara Bioscience 11: 101-105. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill) leaf, traditionally, is believed to have a potential in increasing and smoothing breast milk production. This study aimed to determine the effect of fennel leaf infusion on milk production and to know the side effects of its use. The material used in the research was infusion of fennel leaves (Foeniculum vulgare Mill) collected from Kopeng, Central Java. The research utilized 12 female rats each with 5 newborns off springs. The experiment was designed in Completed Random Design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 3 replications. Histological preparation of mammary glands was set using paraffin method with HE staining. Kidney function was observed through uric acid level in the blood. The results showed that the diameter of lactiferous ducts and of its lumen diameter were significantly influenced by 15 days fennel leaf infusion treatment. The largest lactiferous duct diameter observed was on P3 treatment group (452.97 ± 75.033 µm) and the smallest was observed in control groups (273.17 ± 38.746 µm). The numbers of active alveoli observed in treatment groups, i.e., in P1 (20 g/300 mL), P2 (40 g/300 mL), and P3 (60 g/300 mL), increased than inactive alveoli. The blood uric acid level observed was 4.0-4.6 mg/dl. The results suggested that the infusion of fennel leaf with a treatment dose of 60 g infusion in 300 mL distilled water administered for 15 days can significantly increase the diameter of lactiferous lumen of female rat mammary glands, and increase the diameter of the alveoli and the number of active alveolar mammary glands. Histological picture of mammary gland also showed that the female rats treated with dose of 60g infusion per 300 mL aquadest increased milk secretion and than the other treatment groups. The treatment also showed no significant side effects.

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Mechanism of Pancreatic Islet Number Improvement on Hyperglycemic Wistar Rats (Rattus norvegicus) After Golden Sea Cucumber (Stichopus hermanii) Extract Administration

International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering - Special Issue ◽

10.35940/ijitee.c1075.0193s20 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (3S) ◽

pp. 320-324

Keyword(s):

Blood Sugar ◽

Pancreatic Islet ◽

Blood Sugar Level ◽

Sea Cucumber ◽

Histopathological Examination ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Male Rats ◽

Laboratory Research ◽

Control Group ◽

Sugar Levels

Diabetes mellitus constitutes a metabolic disorder indicated by a decrease in insulin secretion, insulin insensitivity, or a combination of both. Golden sea cucumber (Stichopus hermanii) is a natural resource of Indonesian waters with benefit for reducing blood sugar levels. This research aimed to determine the anti-hyperglycemic mechanism of golden sea cucumber.This study used a experimental laboratory research with Post-test Only Control Group. The sample of this study consisted of 25 male rats aged 60-70 days, divided into 5 groups: K(-), K(+), P1, P2, and P3 randomly. Rats from K(+), P1, P2, and P3 groups were injected with streptozotocin (STZ) with a dose of 50 mg/kg BW. Treatment was administered for 21 days. K(-) and K(+) groups were fed normally while P1, P2 and P3 groups were given golden sea cucumber 80% ethanol extract with a dose of 4,25 mg/kgBW/day, 8,50 mg/kgBW/day and 12,75 mg/kgBW/day respectively. On the 22nd day, fasting blood sugar level was measured and the number of pancreatic islet was counted with histopathological examination. The administration of golden sea cucumber (Stichopus hermanii) extract on rats with hyperglycemia does not reduce blood sugar level, but the extract administration increases the number of pancreatic islet. Golden sea cucumber (Stichopus hermanni) extract may improve the number of pancreatic islet and prevent the progressive damage of pancreatic islet.C

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