scholarly journals The Immuno-modulatory and Thrombocytopaenic Effects of the Varying Concentrations of the Aqueous Leaf Extract of Moringa Oleifera in Male Albino Wistar Rats

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ojeka Sunday Ogbu ◽  
Zabbey Victor Zigabelbari
Keyword(s):  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Distribution Width ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Immature Platelet Fraction ◽  
Group A ◽  
Aqueous Leaf Extract

Introduction: Moringa oleifera and related species are commonly used in folk medicine for various human diseases. Aim: The study was undertaken to establish the thrombocytopenic effect of the aqueous leaf extract of moringa oleifera and to find the utilization of platelet parameters in determining the cause of the thrombocytopenia. Methodology: Fresh leaves of moringa were dried and extracted with water. Thirty (30) male albino Wistar rats, weighing between 150-250 g, which were kept under uniform laboratory conditions, were randomly divided into five (5) groups (A-E), based on their weights. The control group (group A) was orally given 0.5 ml of distilled water while the treatment groups (groups B to E) were orally given 250 mg/kg, 450 mg/kg,650 mg/kg and 850 mg/kg body weight respectively of the extract, once a day, for 56days and then sacrificed. At the end of the administration, blood samples were collected from each rat and examined for platelet indices. The effects of treatment with aqueous leaf extract of moringa oleifera on the platelet parameters were compared with the control group. Result: The rats treated with the extract, showed a decrease in platelet count and platelet crit while there was a significant increase in the platelet distribution width, mean platelet volume and immature platelet fraction, concerning the control. Conclusion: The aqueous leaf extract of moringa oleifera is therefore shown to modulate the immune system and cause thrombocytopaenia, through platelet destruction.

scholarly journals Gambaran histopatologik lambung tikus wistar yang diberikan ekstrak daun sirsak (Annona muricata L.) setelah induksi aspirin

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chelyne F. Sundalangi ◽  
Lily Loho ◽  
Carla F. Kairupan
Keyword(s):  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Inflammatory Cells ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Flavonoid Compound ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Group A ◽  
Gastric Mucous

Abstract: Aspirin is an anti-inflammatory drug which can cause side effect such as damage of the gastric mucous. Soursop leaf is usually used for medical treatment because it contains flavonoid compound which has the antioxidant and anti-inflamatory activity and may protect gastric mucous from the side effects of aspirin. This study aimed to reveal the histopathological features of the gaster of wistar rats administered with soursop leaf extract after induced with aspirin. This was an experimental study using 20 Wistar rats. Rats were divided into negative control group (A) and treatment groups. Treatment groups were divided into; rats induced with aspirin 30mg for 10 days (B); rats administered with soursop leaf extract 80mg before induced with aspirin 30mg for 10 days (C); rats induced with aspirin 30mg for 10 days and administered with soursop leaf extract 80mg for the next 3 days (D); and rats induced with aspirin 30mg for 10 days and not treated for the next 3 days (E). Groups A, B and C were terminated on 11th day, meanwhile groups D and E were terminated on 14th day. The results showed normal histological features in group A. Group B showed acute gastritic features such as many PMN inflammatory cells in the mucous to serous layers, submucous edema, and capillary dilatation. Groups C and D showed many PMN inflammatory cells in the mucous to submucous layers. Group E showed decreased PMN inflammatory cells in mucous to submucous layers. Conclusion: Administration of soursop leaf extract could not decrease the acute gastritic signs such as inflammatory cells, edema and capillary dilatation in the gaster of Wistar rats induced with aspirin.Keywords: aspirin, soursop leaves, gaster. Abstrak: Aspirin merupakan obat anti inflamasi yang bisa menyebabkan efek samping gangguan mukosa lambung. Daun sirsak sering digunakan sebagai obat tradisional yang berkhasiat karena mengandung senyawa flavonoid yang berkhasiat sebagai antioksidan dan antiinflamasi yang mungkin dapat melindungi lambung dari efek samping aspirin. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran histopatologik lambung tikus Wistar yang diberikan ekstrak daun sirsak setelah induksi aspirin. Jenis penelitian ini ialah eksperimental yang menggunakan 20 ekor tikus Wistar. Hewan uji dibagi dalam kelompok kontrol negatif (A) dan kelompok perlakuan. Kelompok perlakuan dibagi atas kelompok tikus yang diberi aspirin 30mg selama 10 hari (B); tikus yang diberi ekstrak daun sirsak 80mg sebelum induksi aspirin 30mg selama 10 hari (C), tikus yang diberi aspirin 30mg selama 10 hari dan diberikan ekstrak daun sirsak 80mg selama 3 hari berikutnya (D); dan tikus yang diberi aspirin 30mg selama 10 hari dan tidak diberi perlakuan selama 3 hari berikutnya (E). Kelompok A, B dan C diterminasi pada hari ke-11, kelompok D dan E diterminasi pada hari ke-14. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan gambaran histologik lambung normal pada kelompok A. Kelompok B menunjukkan gambaran histopatologik gastritis akut yakni baanyak sel-sel radang PMN pada lapisan mukosa sampai serosa, edema submukosa, dan pelebaran pembuluh darah kapiler. Kelompok C dan D menunjukkan banyak sel-sel radang PMN pada lapisan mukosa sampai submukosa. Kelompok perlakuan E menunjukkan sel-sel radang PMN yang lebih sedikit pada lapisan mukosa sampai submukosa. Simpulan: Pemberian ekstak daun sirsak tidak dapat mengurangi tanda-tanda gastritis akut berupa sel-sel radang, edema, dan pelebaran pembuluh darah kapiler pada lambung tikus wistar yang diinduksi aspirin. Kata kunci: aspirin, daun sirsak, lambung

scholarly journals The potential effect of Moringa oleifera leaves extract on vascular endothelial growth factor expression in Wistar rat oral cancer cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Dwicha Rahma Nuriska Hartono ◽  
Theresia Indah Budhy Sulisetyawati ◽  
Edhi Jularso
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Vegf Expression ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Leaves ◽  
Oral Cancer Cells

Background: Cancer is a disease characterized by abnormal and uncontrolled growth of tissue cells. In Indonesia, cancer ranks as the fifth largest cause of mortality, while it is the second largest worldwide. Cancer affected by angiogenesis, the process of forming new blood vessels to provide the nutrient and oxygen necessary for tumor growth. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) represents a pro-angiogenic factor. Moringa oleifera leaf extract can be used as an anticancer agent by reducing the expression of VEGF. Purpose: The study aimed to prove that Moringa oleifera leaf extract can reduce VEGF expression in benzopyrene-induced oral cancer cells of Wistar rats. Methods: This was an experimental laboratory research with posttest-only control group design. All experimental subjects presented symptoms of cancer following induction with 8 mg/KgBW of benzopyrene. The sample consisted of 28 Wistar rats, divided into four groups, namely; a control group (K) whose members were administered with only aquadest and three treatment groups (P) treated with Moringa oleifera leaves extract at percentages of 3.125% (P1), 4.6875% (P2) and 6.25% (P3) respectively. Observation of VEGF expression was undertaken by means of immunohistochemical staining. Results: A decrease in VEGF expression occurred in all treatment groups when compared with the control group. A significant difference existed between the control group (K) and the treatment group (P1), while there were no significant differences between the treatment groups (P1, P2 and P3). Conclusion: Moringa oleifera leaf extract with a percentage of 3.125% proved most effective at reducing VEGF expression in oral cancer cells in Wistar rats.

scholarly journals Histological and hormonal studies of calabash chalk on ovarian function in adult female wistar rats

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (03) ◽  
pp. 173-177
Author(s):  
A. Oyewopo ◽  
K. Obasi ◽  
K. Anumudu ◽  
E. Yawson
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Adult Female ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Ovarian Function ◽  
Female Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Female Wistar Rats ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Abstract Introduction: Calabash chalk is a naturally occurring mineral, chiefly composed of fossilized sea shells. It is prepared from clay and mud mixed with other ingredients, including lead, arsenic, sand and wood ash. Clay consumption is correlated with pregnancy, and also to eliminate morning sickness in women. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of calabash chalk on the ovarian function in adult female Wistar rats. Methods: Eighteen (18) adult female Wistar rats. Group A served as the control group, group B received 40 mg/kg body weight of Non-salted calabash chalk while group C received 40 mg/kg body weight of Salted calabash chalk for 14 days. On day 15, the animals were sacrificed for histological and biochemical examination. Results: Results showed a significant (P< 0.05) reduction in follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels of the treatment groups when compared with the control group and an increase in luteinizing hormone (LH) levels of the treatment groups when compared with the control group. Histological examination of the ovaries showed severe deterioration of the ovarian follicles, necrosis and follicular atresia. Conclusion: Calabash chalk is toxic to ovarian function. These alterations have been shown to be the leading cause ofinfertility in female rats. Hence, proper monitoring, education, and regulation of the product is needed.

scholarly journals The Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal and their Aqueous and Ethanolic Extracts on Immunological Parameters, and Liver Enzymes of Broiler Chickens

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. 272-282
Author(s):  
Hassan H. Hussein ◽  
Jaffer M. Jassim
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Liver Enzymes ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Immunological Parameters ◽  
Leaf Meal ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ethanolic Extracts ◽  
Aqueous Leaf Extract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf meal and their aqueous and ethanolic extracts on immunological parameters, economic results and liver enzymes of broiler chickens. Two hundred and ten unsexed day-old Ross308 broiler chicks were divided into seven experimental diets . Each treatment had three replicates with 10 birds per replicate. Each replicate was fed with an assigned experimental diet for five weeks. The treatments were as follows:T1 was the control without addition, T2 adding 2 g M. oleifera Leaf Meal (MOLM)/kg of  feed, T3 adding 4 g M. oleifera Leaf Meal (MOLM).kg-1 feed, T4 adding 2 ml Moringa Aqueous Leaf Extract (MALE) each 1 litre water, T5 adding 4 ml Moringa Aqueous Leaf Extract (MALE) each 1 litre water, T6 adding 2 ml Moringa Ethanolic Leaf Extract (MELE)each 1 litre water, T7 adding 4 ml (MELE) each 1 litre water. The results showed there was a significant decrease (P<0.05) in the weights of the bursa gland of moringa treatments in a comparison with control group. While the addition of moringa did not have any significant effect on relative weights of spleen and on the  ratio of heterophils to lymphocytes (H/L) in the blood of broilers. There was no significant difference in the values of liver enzymes (AST and ALT) among M. oleifera treatments and control.

scholarly journals Effects of Moringa oleifera on the developing cerebrum of young wistar rats

1970 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Z Abijo ◽  
O O Adeeyo ◽  
O A Komolafe ◽  
O S Saka ◽  
V K Abodunrin
Keyword(s):  
Frontal Cortex ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
The Body ◽  
Brain Weight ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
High Doses ◽  
Group B

The study evaluated the effects of moringa oleifeira on the histoarchitecture of the cerebral cortex, the body weight and brain weight of young wistar rats. Fifteen (15) young wistar rats of both sexes weighing 20-30g were used for this study. They were randomly assigned into three groups (A, B and C) of five rats each. Group A served as control and received distilled water, group B and C received 100 mg/kg and 200mg/kg of moringa oleifera respectively. Treatment lasted for a period of 6 weeks (orally). Rats were weighed and sacrificed under ketamine (30 mg/kg) anaesthesia. The cerebrum was harvested and fixed immediately in 10% formolcalcium, for further histological processing. One-way ANOVA was used to analyze data, followed by Newan-Keuls (SNK) for multiple comparisons. The results showed that there was significant increase in the feed intake of animals in groups B and C starting from the 4th week of administration. There was no significant difference in the relative brain weight and the mean weight of the rats in group B and C when compared with group A. Histological findings revealed that there was slight distortion in group B and more distortion in group C when compared with the normal histoarchitecture in control group A. The results obtained from this study showed that high doses of Moringa oleifera caused damage of some parts of histoarchitecture of the frontal cortex of developing wistarKey words: MORINGA OLEIFERA; Cerebrum; Frontal Cortex

scholarly journals GAMBARAN HISTOPATOLOGI LAMBUNG TIKUS WISTAR (Rattus norvegicus) YANG DIBERIKAN LENGKUAS (Alpinia galanga Willd) SETELAH DIINDUKSI OLEH ASAM MEFENAMAT

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juita Pasaribu ◽  
Lily Loho ◽  
Poppy Lintong
Keyword(s):  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Acute Inflammation ◽  
Inflammatory Cells ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Acute Gastritis ◽  
Group A ◽  
Mucosal Lining ◽  
Group B ◽  
Group D

Abstrak: Gastritis akut merupakan proses inflamasi yang bersifat akut dan biasanya terjadi pada bagian permukaan mukosa lambung. Penyakit ini biasanya disebabkan karena banyak faktor salah satunya yaitu penggunaan asam mefenamat dalam dosis yang berlebihan. Pada penelitian yang telah dilakukan sebelumnya didapatkan bahwa lengkuas dapat mengurangi terjadinya radang akut. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran histopatologi lambung tikus wistar yang diberikan lengkuas setelah diinduksi dengan asam mefenamat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimental dengan sampel 11 ekor tikus wistar yang dibagi dalam 4 kelompok perlakuan. Kelompok A tidak diberikan perlakuan. Kelompok B diberikan asam mefenamat 10 mg selama 7 hari. Kelompok C diberikan asam mefenamat 10 mg selama 7 hari kemudian diberikan perasan lengkuas selama 7 hari. Kelompok D diberikan asam mefenamat 10 mg kemudian tidak diberikan perlakuan selama 7 hari. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa gambaran mikroskopik lambung tikus wistar pada kelompok C terdapat sel-sel radang PMN yang lebih sedikit dibandingkan dengan kelompok B dan D. Simpulan: lengkuas dapat mengurangi sel-sel radang PMN pada mukosa lambung yang diberikan dengan asam mefenamat. Kata kunci: Lengkuas, Asam Mefenamat, Gastritis akut.   Abstract : acute gastritis is an acute inflammatory process normally occurring in the mucosal lining of the stomach. This disease is caused by a variety of factors, one of which is the use of mefenamat acid in large doses. Previous research has revealed that galangal can be used to reduce acute inflammation. The objective of this research was to reveal the histopathological pictures of stomach of wistar rats that treatment with galangal after induce by mefenamat acid. This study is an experimental, employing 11 wistar rats which were assigned for four treatment groups. Group A was the control group in which the rats received no treatment. Rats in group B were administered mefenamat acid 10 mg for 7 days. In group C, the rats were also administered mefenamat acid 10 mg for 7 days and then received galangal distillation for 7 days. In group D, rats were administered mefenamat acid 10 mg for 7 days and then for 7 days without receiving anymore mefenamat acid or galangal distillation. Results showed that microscopic pictures of stomach of wistar rats in group C were presented with PMN inflammatory cells fewer than rats in group B and D. Conclusion: galangal can reduce PMN inflammatory cells in mucosal lining of the stomach exposed to mefenamat acid. Key words: galangal, mefenamat acid,  acute gastritis.

Effects of the Methanol Leaf Extract Of Chromolaena Odorata on Blood Lipids and the Histology of the Kidney in Salmonella Typhi Infected Wistar Rats

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (04) ◽  
pp. 20239-20250
Author(s):  
Isirima, Joshua Charles ◽  
Siminialayi, Iyeopu Minakiri
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Chromolaena Odorata ◽  
Ether Anesthesia ◽  
Infectious Dose ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Group 2

Infection with Salmonella typhi, the causative agent of typhoid fever is said to be associated with dyslipidemia. This study evaluated the effects of Chromolaena odorata on the lipid profile and histology of the kidneys in Salmonella typhi infected Wistar rats. The animals were divided into six groups: group 1 was normal control, group 2 was infected with Salmonella typhi without treatment, groups 3, 4 and 5 were Salmonella typhi infected and treated with 100mg/kg, 200mg/kg and 400mg/kg of the extract, respectively, and group 6 was infected and treated with 500mg/70kg of ciprofloxacin. The animals were inoculated with a single infectious dose of Salmonella typhi bacteria and were subsequently, treated with graded doses of the methanol leaf extract of Chromolaena odorata and 500mg/70kg dose of ciprofloxacin for a period of seventeen days, when the animals were confirmed infected. The animals were humanely sacrificed using diethyl ether anesthesia and blood sample was collected for lipid profile investigation and the kidneys were harvested for histological examination. Chromolaena odorata administration reversed the dyslipidemia and histological changes induced by Salmonella typhi.

scholarly journals Morphometric Malformations in Fetal Rats Following Treatment with Aqueous Leaf Extract of Carica Papaya

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moses B Ekong ◽  
Mandu U Akpan ◽  
Theresa B Ekanem ◽  
Mfon I Akpaso
Keyword(s):  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Carica Papaya ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Female Rats ◽  
Preg Nancy ◽  
Young Leaves ◽  
Group A ◽  
Aqueous Leaf Extract ◽  
Continuous Use

Objective: Carica papaya popularly known as papaya or pawpaw is a fruit with diverse nutritional and medicinal properties. The continuous use of the leaf extract as enema by pregnant women necessitated this study on the effect of aqueous extract of the young leaves on the morphometry of the fetuses of pregnant Wistar rats. Material & Methods: Twenty seven sexually matured Wistar rats consisting of eighteen females and nine males, and weighing 180-200g were used for the study. The female rats were assigned equally into three groups of A, B and C. Pregnancies were obtained after the introduction of the males into the female cages overnight. On day 12 of preg-nancy, group A (control) was given sham treatment of tap water, while groups B and C were treated with 60mg/kg and 120mg/kg respectively, of the aqueous leaf extract of C. papaya for seven days (days 12-18 of pregnancy). On day 20 of gestation, the animals were anaesthetized using chloroform and euthanized, and the uteri dissected out to study the fetuses. Results: Results revealed reduced number of viable fetuses, reduced fetal weight, and reduced crown-rump, head, and tail lengths in the group treated with 60mg/kg aqueous leaf extract of C. papaya, while there was resorption of all the fetuses in the group treated with 120mg/kg of the aqueous leaf extract of C. papaya. Conclusion: In conclusion, the aqueous leaf extract of C. papaya at the given dosage in this study is detrimental to developing fetuses, and these effects were dose dependent. Hence, the use of the extract especially during the period of gestation should be discouraged. Key Words: C. papaya; fetus; morphometry; malformation; rats DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v2i1.4028 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 2 (2011) 18-22

scholarly journals Effect of Moringa oleifera aqueous leaf extract on hepato-renal changes of albino rats induced with Salmonella typhimurium

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 734
Author(s):  
Nasiru Suleiman ◽  
Bulama Ibrahim ◽  
Bagudo Ibrahim Ahmed ◽  
Attahiru Zayyanu
Keyword(s):  
Salmonella Typhimurium ◽  
Kidney Function ◽  
Total Protein ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Serum Alkaline Phosphatase ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Liver And Kidney ◽  
Group A ◽  
Aqueous Leaf Extract

Background: This study was designed to evaluate the effect of Moringa oleifera against Salmonella typhimurium infected changes in liver and kidney function parameters in albino rats.Methods: Twenty acclimatized albino rats were divided into four groups of five rats each (groups A-D). Groups B, C and D were exposed to 0.1ml (3.0x104 CFU) of Salmonella typhimurium. Six hours post- infection, Groups B and C were treated with 50 and 100mg/kg of Moringa oleifera aqueous leaf extract respectively and continued for 21 days. Group D was not treated while group A was neither infected nor treated. Serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), bilirubin, albumin, total protein, urea and creatinine were estimated using standard methods. All data were collected and analyzed in October 2015.Results: S. typhimurium infection significantly (p<0.05) increased the levels of ALP, ALT, AST, bilirubin, urea and creatinine when compared with control levels (Group A). Total protein and albumin concentrations were significantly (p<0.05) reduced following the infection. However, Moringa oleifera supplementation was associated with significant (p<0.05) decrease in the levels of ALP, ALT, AST, bilirubin, urea and creatinine. It is also associated with decrease in concentrations of total protein and albumin.Conclusions: This study showed S. typhimurium infection induced changes in liver and kidney function parameters and also revealed possible amelioratory effects to these changes after Moringa oleifera supplementation.

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