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Zhou R, Hou D, Zeng S, Wei D, Yu L, Bao S, Weng S, He J, Huang Z. Sedimentary Nitrogen and Sulfur Reduction Functional-Couplings Interplay With the Microbial Community of Anthropogenic Shrimp Culture Pond Ecosystem. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:830777. [PMID: 35308336 PMCID: PMC8931606 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.830777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Sediment nitrogen and sulfur cycles are essential biogeochemical processes that regulate the microbial communities of environmental ecosystems, which have closely linked to environment ecological health. However, their functional couplings in anthropogenic aquaculture sedimentary ecosystems remain poorly understood. Here, we explored the sediment functional genes in shrimp culture pond ecosystems (SCPEs) at different culture stages using the GeoChip gene array approach with 16S amplicon sequencing. Dissimilarity analysis showed that the compositions of both functional genes and bacterial communities differed at different phases of shrimp culture with the appearance of temporal distance decay (p < 0.05). During shrimp culture, the abundances of nitrite and sulfite reduction functional genes decreased (p < 0.05), while those of nitrate and sulfate reduction genes were enriched (p < 0.05) in sediments, implying the enrichment of nitrites and sulfites from microbial metabolism. Meanwhile, nitrogen and sulfur reduction genes were found to be linked with carbon degradation and phosphorous metabolism (p < 0.05). The influence pathways of nutrients were demonstrated by structural equation modeling through environmental factors and the bacterial community on the nitrogen and sulfur reduction functions, indicating that the bacterial community response to environmental factors was facilitated by nutrients, and led to the shifts of functional genes (p < 0.05). These results indicate that sediment nitrogen and sulfur reduction functions in SCPEs were coupled, which are interconnected with the SCPEs bacterial community. Our findings will be helpful for understanding biogeochemical cycles in anthropogenic aquaculture ecosystems and promoting sustainable management of sediment environments through the framework of an ecological perspective.
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- Renjun Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Southern Marine Sciences and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Southern Marine Sciences and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Southern Marine Sciences and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Southern Marine Sciences and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Southern Marine Sciences and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Southern Marine Sciences and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Southern Marine Sciences and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Southern Marine Sciences and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jianguo He,
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Southern Marine Sciences and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Zhijian Huang,
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Ashamo MO, Ileke KD, Ogungbite OC. Entomotoxicity of some agro-wastes against cowpea bruchid, Callosobruchus maculatus (Fab.) [Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae] infesting cowpea seeds in storage. Heliyon 2021; 7:e07202. [PMID: 34151041 PMCID: PMC8192568 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Cowpea, Vigna unguiculata is a popular agricultural produce known as poor man's meat among Africans because it is very cheap and affordable. In spite of its importance, its infestation by cowpea seed bruchid, Callosobruchus maculatus has been a major constrain hindering its storage. Considering the high level of infestation of cowpea by C. maculatus and the high level of pollution caused by agricultural products, this research investigated the entomotoxicant effectiveness of rice husk, wheat husk and groundnut pod ash and powder in the control of cowpea beetle in storage. This study was carried out under laboratory condition of ambient temperature 28 ± 2 °C and 70 ± 5% relative humidity. The wastes (rice husk, groundnut pod and wheat husk) were pulverized separately and another portion was burnt to ashes at 525 °C. The powders and the ashes were analyzed for their proximate composition, phytochemical content (powders) and silica content (ashes). The powders and the ashes were tested at 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5 g/20 g of cowpea. Rice husk ash resulted in the highest mortality of 100% of adult beetles at dosage of 0.5g/20g cowpea after 96 h post-application. Wheat husk ash at 0.4 and 0.5 g per 20 g cowpea seed had the highest protectant ability on cowpea as it reduced fecundity to 4.67% and prevented adult emergence, seed damage and weight loss. The ash of the wastes caused more mortality of the adult beetles than their powders. The results obtained showed that the wastes caused high mortality of C. maculatus. It was also found that the wastes had some phytochemicals which might be responsible for the recorded high mortality. The findings showed that the tested agro-wastes have a promising insecticidal potential against C. maculatus, and can be used as possible alternatives to synthetic chemical insecticides for the control of stored product insects.
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- Michael Olufemi Ashamo
- Applied Entomology Unit, Department of Biology, School of Science, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Applied Entomology Unit, Department of Biology, School of Science, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Biology Unit, Centre for Continuing Education, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
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Bekibele GE, Anacletus FC, Patrick-Iwuanyanwu KC. The toxic effects of spent crankcase oil exposures; systematic review and meta-analysis. Toxicol Res 2021; 38:113-135. [PMID: 35419273 PMCID: PMC8960553 DOI: 10.1007/s43188-021-00093-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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The study sought to execute a systematic review and meta-analysis to describe the toxicological implications associated with exposures of humans and laboratory animals to Spent Crankcase Oil (SCO). Databases like PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and PlosOne were searched systematically for all data that assessed the effects of SCO on humans and animals. For each parameter involved in the meta-analysis (those with extractable data), mean, standard deviation, the sample size was extracted for both exposure groups and control. This was then used to compute the standardized mean difference (SMD). Statistical analysis and forest plots were done with RevMan 5.3 software. Twenty-eight (28) studies fulfilled the pre-specified criteria for eligibility. Fourteen (14) of the studies were used for the meta-analysis, which included a total of 1243 subjects from different human epidemiological occupational exposure studies and animal experimental studies. The meta-analysis revealed that SCO exposure caused a significant reduction in the body weight of animals (n = 5, SMD; - 1.2; 95% CI; (- 1.78, - 0.67), p = 0.0001, I2 = 22%), and in the red blood cell count (n = 5, SMD; - 1.28; 95% CI; (- 2.18, - 0.38, p = 0.02); I2 = 78%) and haemoglobin (n = 4, SMD; - 1.12, 95% CI; (- 2.71, 0.46); p = 0.16; I2 = 89%) in animal models. While there was a significant elevation of the aspartate amino transferase (AST) (n = 6, SMD; 0.76; 95%CI; (0.41, 1.11), p = 0.0001, I2 = 89%), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) (n = 5, SMD; 1.92; 95% CI; (0.02, 3.83), p = 0.05, I2 = 92%), and creatinine (n = 4, SMD = 1.56; 95% CI; (0.05, 3.07), p = 0.04, I2 = 90%) concentrations in comparison to the control. On the other hand, there was a non-significant effect on the alanine amino transferase (ALT) (n = 5, SMD; 1.13; 95% CI; (- 0.37, 2.62); p = 0.14; I2 = 92%), urea (n = 4, SMD; 1.23; 95% CI; (- 1.18, 3.65), p = 0.32, I2 = 94%), packed cell volume (PCV) (n = 5, SMD; 0.10; 95% CI; (- 0.36, 0.56), p = 0.67; I2 = 47%); and the haemoglobin (n = 6; SMD; - 0.74; 95% CI; (- 1.73, 0.26), p = 0.15; I2 = 89%) concentrations. Oxidative stress, heavy metals bioaccumulation, immunotoxic, genotoxic, and carcinogenic effects were also in the list of findings. The toxicological implications associated with SCO exposure points to the need for immediate establishment of policies that regulate the disposal of spent crankcase oil in the environment. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43188-021-00093-2.
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Obiyo GE, Ogunsuyi OM, Akindele O A. Evaluation of long-term dermal exposure to soil contaminated with spent engine oil in male Wistar rats: An experimental approach. Toxicol Ind Health 2020; 36:979-994. [PMID: 33108250 DOI: 10.1177/0748233720968466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Continuous occupational exposure to spent engine oil (SEO) poses physiological risks to humans, especially to automobile mechanics. This study investigated the physiological effects of SEO-contaminated soil in a male Wistar rat model. Animals were dermally exposed to soil contaminated with SEO for 120 consecutive days and compared with rats exposed to uncontaminated soil (negative control). Heavy metal (lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), zinc, and cadmium (Cd)) accumulations, hematology, biochemical (aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), urea, and creatinine) parameters, sperm morphology, and histopathology (liver, kidney, lungs, brain, skin, and testis) were evaluated as end points. Results revealed that the heavy metals in SEO-contaminated soil are far greater than the World Health Organisation permissible limits, with significant (p < 0.05) increases of Pb and Ni present in the brain, and Pb and Cd in the serum compared with the uncontaminated soil for the negative control. Only significant (p < 0.05) values were observed in the lymphocytes, activities of AST and ALP, and sperm abnormalities of the exposed rats compared with those used for the negative control. Histopathological changes were not evident in the brain but lesions were observed in the liver, kidney, lungs, skin, and testis of the exposed rats. Results herein suggest that the constituents of SEO may elicit harmful physiological changes to humans who are directly exposed to them.
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- Grace E Obiyo
- Ecology and Environmental Unit, Department of Zoology, 58987University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Cell Biology and Genetics Unit, 58987University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Animal Physiology Unit, Department of Zoology, 58987University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Evaluation of Acute and Subacute Toxicities of Psidium guajava Methanolic Bark Extract: A Botanical with In Vitro Antiproliferative Potential. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 2019:8306986. [PMID: 31885665 PMCID: PMC6927054 DOI: 10.1155/2019/8306986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2019] [Revised: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The methanol crude extract of the bark of Psidium guajava (guava) previously displayed interesting cytotoxic effects on a panel of human cancer cell lines. In the present work, we plan to determine the toxicological effects of this guava botanical in Wistar rats. Acute oral toxicity of the extract was carried out by administration of a single dose of 5000 mg/kg body weight to female rats in 14 days. Subacute toxicity was conducted by oral administration of the extract at daily doses of 250 mg/kg, 500 mg/kg, and 1000 mg/kg body weight, respectively, while rats in the control group received no extract. After 28 days of treatment, animals were sacrificed for hematological and biochemical studies. In the acute toxicity study, no mortality or signs of toxicity were recorded; hence, the median lethal dose (LD50) of the Psidium guajava bark extract is greater than 5000 mg/kg body weight. For the subacute toxicity study, significant variations in body weight, relative weight of organs, and biochemical parameters were observed in the animals treated at different doses of the plant extract compared to control animals. Histopathological analyses showed minor liver inflammation in females treated at the highest dose (1000 mg/kg). These results suggest that intake of a single high dose of the Psidium guajava bark extract is nontoxic, but repeat administration could exhibit mild organ toxicity.
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Effects of Cysteine-Stabilised Peptide Fraction of Aqueous Extract of Morinda lucida Leaf on Selected Cardiovascular Disease Indices in Mice. Indian J Clin Biochem 2019; 34:427-435. [DOI: 10.1007/s12291-018-0776-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Dandashire BS, Magashi AM, Abdulkadir B, Abbas MA, Goni MD, Yakubu A. Toxicological studies and bioactivity-guided identification of antimicrobially active compounds from crude aqueous stem bark extract of Boswellia dalzielii. J Adv Vet Anim Res 2019; 6:183-192. [PMID: 31453189 PMCID: PMC6702886 DOI: 10.5455/javar.2019.f330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Revised: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 01/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The main objective of this study is to isolate, identify, and quantify the active antimicrobial compounds present in the crude aqueous stem bark extract of B. dalzielii using some common pathogenic microorganisms as well as toxicological profile. MATERIAL AND METHODS Crude aqueous stem bark extract of Boswellia dalzielii (CASEB) was partitioned by preparative thin layer chromatography (PTLC) using chloroform-methanol-water, 8:2:1 (v/v). The resulting bands were extracted using chloroform-methanol (50:50). The extract of each band was evaluated for antimicrobial activity on Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Klebsiella pneumonia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella typhi, and Candida albicans by disc diffusion. Compounds in the most antimicrobially bioactive fraction (MAAF) were identified by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometry (FT-IR), and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Toxicological profile of the CASEB was evaluated by studying its effect in albino Wister rats. RESULTS PTLC produced five bands/fractions of which the MAAF was identified as RF2-fraction being active against all the isolates except E. coli and K. pneumoniae. HPLC of the MAAF revealed seven components; FT-IR revealed 17 functional groups; GC-MS revealed five compounds of which 93.18% are Oleic acid (44.88%), Squalene (34.16%), and n-Hexadecanoic acid (14.14%). The acute toxicity showed LD50 > 3,000 mg/kg. Sub-chronic toxicity showed that higher doses of the CASEB caused significant changes in liver function indices and a fatty change with lymphocytic infiltration (sign of acute hepatitis) in the liver tissues, but none of these changes were observed in the kidneys. CONCLUSION The antimicrobially active compounds in CASEB were Oleic acid, Squalene, and n-Hexadecanoic acid. These can be further purified and used as precursors of new antimicrobial agents for treating infections especially those due to fungi and Pseudomonas spp. that are known to resist wide array of antimicrobial agents. The LD50 of CASEB is >3,000 mg/kg in rats. However, long-term consumption of CASEB is associated with significant liver damage.
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- Department of Microbiology, Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Microbiology, Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Nigeria
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Hamzah RU, Jigam AA, Makun HA, Egwim EC, Muhammad HL, Busari MB, Ibikunle GF, Abubakar-Akanbi SK. Effect of partially purified sub-fractions of Pterocarpus mildbraedii extract on carbon tetrachloride intoxicated rats. Integr Med Res 2018; 7:149-158. [PMID: 29984176 PMCID: PMC6026329 DOI: 10.1016/j.imr.2018.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2017] [Revised: 01/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study was designed to determine the hepatoprotective effect of partially purified fractions from Pterocarpus mildbraedii extract on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) intoxicated rats. METHODS The methanol extract of P. mildbraedii was subjected to solvent partitioning using n-hexane, chloroform, ethylacetate and water. Separation of fractions with proven antioxidant activity was achieved by chromatographic techniques. Acute toxicity and hepatoprotective studies of the methanol sub-fraction 6 (Me 6), methanol sub-fraction 7 (Me 7) and methanol sub-fraction 8 (Me 8) from P. mildbraedii extract on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) intoxicated Wister rats. RESULTS Intoxication of rats with CCl4 resulted in significant (p < 0.05) increase in the activities of aspartate transferase (AST), alanine transferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), level of malondialdehyde (MDA) while glutathione (GSH) concentration, superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities were decreased. Administration of Me6, Me7 and Me8 sub-fractions of P. mildbraedii caused a significant reduction (p > 0.05) in the activities of the liver enzymes, MDA level, total and direct bilirubin in dose-dependent manner. There were significant (p < 0.05) increases in GSH concentration, SOD, CAT, and Gpx activities in the treated groups. The subfractions also restored the damaged hepatic-architecture in the treated groups. CONCLUSION Therefore, Me6, Me7 and Me8 leaf sub-fractions of P. mildbraedii extract have hepatoprotective effect. Therefore, this vegetable can further be exploited as a source of drug/supplement development in the prevention and treatment of liver damage.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
- Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Global Institute for Bioexploration Unit, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
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Chinaru Nwosu L, Olukayode Adedire C, Oludele Ogunwolu E, Olufemi Ashamo M. Toxicological and histopathological effects of Dennettia tripetala seed used as grain protectant, food, and medicine. FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/fqsafe/fyx019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Deng J, Wang K, Mai K, Chen L, Zhang L, Mi H. Effects of replacing fish meal with rubber seed meal on growth, nutrient utilization, and cholesterol metabolism of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus × O. aureus). FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2017; 43:941-954. [PMID: 28616765 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-016-0313-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2016] [Accepted: 10/31/2016] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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A feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of replacing fish meal with rubber seed meal (RSM) on growth, nutrient utilization, and cholesterol metabolism of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus × Oreochromis aureus). Five experimental diets were formulated with 0, 150, 300, 450, and 600 g kg-1 RSM replacing graded levels of fish meal, respectively. Each diet was randomly assigned to triplicate groups of 25 fish (initial average weight 65.3 g) per aquarium in a rearing system maintained at 29 ± 1 °C for 8 weeks. Dietary 150 g kg-1 RSM inclusion did not affect the weight gain and daily growth coefficient, whereas these were depressed by a further inclusion. Additionally, feed efficiency ratio and protein efficiency ratio were not affected by dietary RSM inclusion regardless of inclusion level. However, the inclusion of 450 and 600 g kg-1 RSM decreased the mid-intestinal trypsin, lipase, and amylase activities; the hepatic acyl-CoA/cholesterol acyl transferase; low-density lipoprotein receptor; and 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoA reductase activities. Similarly, dietary 600 g kg-1 RSM inclusion inhibited the plasma catalase and hepatic glutathione peroxidase activities. These results indicated that 150 g kg-1 RSM can be included in tilapia diets, whereas higher inclusion of RSM inhibited the growth rate, digestive enzyme activity, antioxidant capacity, and cholesterol metabolism.
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- Junming Deng
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed (Ministry of Agriculture), Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- School of Life Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200062, China
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- Tongwei Co., Ltd., Chengdu, 610093, China
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- Tongwei Co., Ltd., Chengdu, 610093, China.
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Wanji S, Eyong EEJ, Tendongfor N, Ngwa CJ, Esuka EN, Kengne-Ouafo AJ, Datchoua-Poutcheu FR, Enyong P, Agnew D, Eversole RR, Hopkins A, Mackenzie CD. Ivermectin treatment of Loa loa hyper-microfilaraemic baboons (Papio anubis): Assessment of microfilarial load reduction, haematological and biochemical parameters and histopathological changes following treatment. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2017; 11:e0005576. [PMID: 28686693 PMCID: PMC5533442 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2016] [Revised: 07/28/2017] [Accepted: 04/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Individuals with high intensity of Loa loa are at risk of developing serious adverse events (SAEs) post treatment with ivermectin. These SAEs have remained unclear and a programmatic impediment to the advancement of community directed treatment with ivermectin. The pathogenesis of these SAEs following ivermectin has never been investigated experimentally. The Loa/baboon (Papio anubis) model can be used to investigate the pathogenesis of Loa-associated encephalopathy following ivermectin treatment in humans. METHODS 12 baboons with microfilarial loads > 8,000mf/mL of blood were randomised into four groups: Group 1 (control group receiving no drug), Group 2 receiving ivermectin (IVM) alone, Group 3 receiving ivermectin plus aspirin (IVM + ASA), and Group 4 receiving ivermectin plus prednisone (IVM + PSE). Blood samples collected before treatment and at Day 5, 7 or 10 post treatment, were analysed for parasitological, hematological and biochemical parameters using standard techniques. Clinical monitoring of animals for side effects took place every 6 hours post treatment until autopsy. At autopsy free fluids and a large number of standard organs were collected, examined and tissues fixed in 10% buffered formalin and processed for standard haematoxylin-eosin staining and specific immunocytochemical staining. RESULTS Mf counts dropped significantly (p<0.05) in all animals following ivermectin treatment with reductions as high as (89.9%) recorded; while no significant drop was observed in the control animals. Apart from haemoglobin (Hb) levels which recorded a significant (p = 0.028) drop post treatment, all other haematological and biochemical parameters did not show any significant changes (p>0.05). All animals became withdrawn 48 hours after IVM administration. All treated animals recorded clinical manifestations including rashes, itching, diarrhoea, conjunctival haemorrhages, lymph node enlargement, pinkish ears, swollen face and restlessness; one animal died 5 hours after IVM administration. Macroscopic changes in post-mortem tissues observed comprised haemorrhages in the brain, lungs, heart, which seen in all groups given ivermectin but not in the untreated animals. Microscopically, the major cellular changes seen, which were present in all the ivermectin treated animals included microfilariae in varying degrees of degeneration in small vessels. These were frequently associated with fibrin deposition, endothelial changes including damage to the integrity of the blood vessel and the presence of extravascular erythrocytes (haemorrhages). There was an increased presence of eosinophils and other chronic inflammatory types in certain tissues and organs, often in large numbers and associated with microfilarial destruction. Highly vascularized organs like the brain, heart, lungs and kidneys were observed to have more microfilariae in tissue sections. The number of mf seen in the brain and kidneys of animals administered IVM alone tripled that of control animals. Co-administration of IVM + PSE caused a greater increase in mf in the brain and kidneys while the reverse was noticed with the co-administration of IVM + ASA. CONCLUSIONS The treatment of Loa hyper-microfilaraemic individuals with ivermectin produces a clinical spectrum that parallels that seen in Loa hyper-microfilaraemic humans treated with ivermectin. The utilization of this experimental model can contribute to the improved management of the adverse responses in humans.
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- Samuel Wanji
- Parasites and Vectors Research Unit, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Buea, South West Region, Cameroon
- Research Foundation for Tropical Diseases and Environment (REFOTDE), Buea, South West Region, Cameroon
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- Research Foundation for Tropical Diseases and Environment (REFOTDE), Buea, South West Region, Cameroon
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Bamenda, Bambili, North West Region, Cameroon
- Department of Zoology and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Buea, South West Region, Cameroon
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- Research Foundation for Tropical Diseases and Environment (REFOTDE), Buea, South West Region, Cameroon
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- Research Foundation for Tropical Diseases and Environment (REFOTDE), Buea, South West Region, Cameroon
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- Research Foundation for Tropical Diseases and Environment (REFOTDE), Buea, South West Region, Cameroon
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- Parasites and Vectors Research Unit, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Buea, South West Region, Cameroon
- Research Foundation for Tropical Diseases and Environment (REFOTDE), Buea, South West Region, Cameroon
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- Parasites and Vectors Research Unit, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Buea, South West Region, Cameroon
- Research Foundation for Tropical Diseases and Environment (REFOTDE), Buea, South West Region, Cameroon
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- Parasites and Vectors Research Unit, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Buea, South West Region, Cameroon
- Research Foundation for Tropical Diseases and Environment (REFOTDE), Buea, South West Region, Cameroon
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- Department of Pathobiology & Diagnostic Investigation, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America
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- Mectizan Donation Programme, 325 Swanton Way, Decatur, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
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- Filarial Programmes Support Unit, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Vasa DM, Buckner IS, Cavanaugh JE, Wildfong PLD. Improved Flux of Levodopa via Direct Deposition of Solid Microparticles on Nasal Tissue. AAPS PharmSciTech 2017; 18:904-912. [PMID: 27380436 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-016-0581-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2016] [Accepted: 06/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Epithelial flux and permeability across bovine olfactory tissue were compared when levodopa (L-DOPA) was loaded in different physical states. Aqueous solution of L-DOPA was prepared in Krebs-Ringer buffer (KRB), at a concentration (0.75 mg/mL) verified to be less than the saturation solubility at both 25 and 37°C. Sodium metabisulfite was added to solution to minimize L-DOPA oxidation; chemical stability of aqueous L-DOPA was evaluated using HPLC-UV. Solid-state characterization of unprocessed, dry, crystalline L-DOPA powder was performed using TGA, DSC, PXRD, and optical microscopy to ensure that preparation of L-DOPA microparticles used for diffusion experiments did not elicit a phase change. Measurements of in vitro flux were made for all preparations, using freshly excised bovine olfactory mucosal membrane. Samples obtained from transport studies were analyzed by HPLC-UV. Tissue viability was measured before and after experiments using transdermal epithelial electrical resistance (TEER). The average steady-state flux (J ss ) of L-DOPA from solid microparticles directly deposited on nasal epithelial tissue was 6.08 ± 0.69 μg/cm2/min, approximately three times greater than the J ss measured for L-DOPA from solution (2.13 ± 0.97 μg/cm2/min). The average apparent permeability coefficient (P app ) of L-DOPA was calculated to be 4.73 × 10-5 cm/s. These findings suggest that nasal delivery of L-DOPA by administration of solid microparticles not only benefits from improved chemical and microbiological stability by avoiding the use of aqueous formulation vehicle but also does not compromise cumulative mass transport across the olfactory membrane.
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Fagonia olivieri prevented hepatorenal injuries induced with gentamicin in rat. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 88:469-479. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.01.088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Revised: 01/13/2017] [Accepted: 01/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Ajiboye BO, Muhammad NO, Ojo OA. Effect of rana galamensis-based diet on the activities of some enzymes and histopathology of selected tissues of albino rats. POTRAVINARSTVO 2016. [DOI: 10.5219/642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The effect of Rana galamensis-based diet on the activities of some enzymes and histopathology of selected tissues of albino rats was investigated for eight weeks. A total of sixteen albino rats weighing between 29.15 and 26.01g (21 days old) were divided into two groups. The first group contains animals fed on casein-based diet (control); the second group was fed on Rana galamensis-based diet. The animals were fed with their appropriate diet on daily basis and on the eight weeks of the experiment the animals were sacrificed using diethyl ether as anesthesia, blood was collected by cardiac puncture and organs of interest were harvested. Thereafter, organ to body weight ratio, some biochemical parameters and histopathology examination were carried out. There was no significant difference (p >0.05) in the organ to body weight ratio of the animals fed on control and Rana galamensis-based diets. Also, there was no significant different (p >0.05) in the activities of all the enzymes (ALP [alkaline phosphatase], AST [asparate transaminase], ALT [alanine transaminase], and γGT [gamma glutamyl transferase]) investigated in the selected tissues and serum of rats fed on Rana galamensis- based diet when compared with the control. In addition, histological examinations of hepatocyte's rats fed on Rana galamensis- based diet show normal architecture structure when compared with the control. The insignificant different in the activities of all the enzymes studies (ALP, AST, ALT and γGT) indicated no organ damage, supported by the normal histology studies. The obtained results may imply that Rana galamensis is safe for consumption.
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Alli LA, Adesokan AA, Salawu OA, Akanji MA. Toxicological studies of aqueous extract of Acacia nilotica root. Interdiscip Toxicol 2016; 8:48-54. [PMID: 27486360 PMCID: PMC4961926 DOI: 10.1515/intox-2015-0005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2014] [Revised: 12/10/2014] [Accepted: 12/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Acacia nilotica is a widely used plant in traditional medical practice in Northern Nigeria and many African countries. The aim of this study was to determine the toxicological effects of a single dose (acute) and of repeated doses (sub-acute) administration of aqueous extract of A. nilotica root in rodents, following our earlier study on antiplasmodial activity. In the acute toxicity test, three groups of Swiss albino mice were orally administered aqueous extract of A. nilotica (50, 300 and 2000 mg/kg body weight) and signs of toxicity were observed daily for 14 days. In the sub-acute toxicity study, four groups of 12 rats (6 male and 6 female) were used. Group 1 received 10 ml/kg b.w distilled water (control), while groups 2, 3 and 4 received 125, 250 and 500 mg/kg b.w of the extract, respectively, for 28 consecutive days by oral gavage. Signs of toxicity/mortality, food and water intake and body weight changes were observed. Biochemical parameters were analysed in both plasma and liver homogenate. In the acute and sub-acute toxicity studies, the extract did not cause mortality. A significant reduction in the activity of lactate dehydrogenase was observed at 250 and 500 mg/kg b.w, while alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase activities were significantly higher than control values at 500 mg/kg b.w. The aqueous extract of A. nilotica was found to be safe in single dose administration in mice but repeated administration of doses higher than 250 mg/kg b.w of the extract for 28 days in rats may cause hepatotoxicity.
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- Lukman Adewale Alli
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), Abuja, Nigeria
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Talkhan OFA, Abd Elwahab SAE, Shalapy EM. Biochemical studies on the effect of different water resources in Hail region on liver and kidney functions of rats. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2016; 188:484. [PMID: 27461423 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-016-5504-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2016] [Accepted: 07/19/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Low concentration of a heavy metal is toxic and can be classified as one of the pollution sources. Industrial and human waste can pollute water with heavy metals and soils breaking down under the effect of acidic rain, which release heavy metals into river, streams, lakes, and ground water. Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in vital organs of the human body damages these organs, including the liver and kidney, which are the main organs for metabolism, detoxification, and excretion. The present study aims to investigate into concentrations of such heavy metals (Fe, Cu, Zn, and Pb) in both ground and tap water samples collected from different areas in Hail region, KSA. Then, this study moves forward to examine the effects of such concentrations on the biochemistry of serum in rats. In this regard, the results demonstrate the presence of significant differences (p < 0.05) in the liver function parameters, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, total proteins, albumin, and globulin between all the studied groups that were exposed to heavy-metals-polluted water, when compared with the control group. In addition, there were significant differences (p < 0.05) in the kidney function parameters, uric acid, urea, and creatinine, when compared with the control group. Thence, and as this study indicates, heavy-metals-polluted water can cause disturbance in the liver and kidney function parameters, which highlights health risks of the water polluted with heavy metals. In this sense, the concerned authorities should regularly carry out survey and should monitor underground water, and people have to be aware of such risks.
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- Ola F A Talkhan
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hail University, KSA, Hail, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hail University, KSA, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hail University, KSA, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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Javed M, Ahmad I, Ahmad A, Usmani N, Ahmad M. Studies on the alterations in haematological indices, micronuclei induction and pathological marker enzyme activities in Channa punctatus (spotted snakehead) perciformes, channidae exposed to thermal power plant effluent. SPRINGERPLUS 2016; 5:761. [PMID: 27386247 PMCID: PMC4912529 DOI: 10.1186/s40064-016-2478-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2016] [Accepted: 05/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The present study was conducted to assess the toxicity of thermal power plant effluent containing heavy metals (Fe > Cu > Zn > Mn > Ni > Co > Cr) on haematological indices, micronuclei, lobed nuclei and activity of pathological marker enzymes [alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate transferase (AST), alanine transferase (ALT) and creatine kinase (CK)] in Channa punctatus. Total erythrocyte count (-54.52 %), hemoglobin (-36.98 %), packed cell volume (-36.25 %), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (-1.41 %) and oxygen (O2) carrying capacity (-37.04 %) declined significantly over reference fish, however total leukocyte count (+25.43 %), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (+33.52 %) and mean corpuscular volume (+35.49 %) showed elevation. High frequency of micronuclei (1133.3 %) and lobed nuclei (150 %) were observed in exposed fish which may indicate mutagenesis. Activities of pathological marker enzymes ALP, AST, ALT and CK increased significantly in serum of exposed fish. The ratio of ALT: AST in exposed fish was beyond 1 which indicates manifestation of pathological processes. These biomarkers show that fish have macrocytic hypochromic anemia. Leukocytosis showed general defence response against heavy metal toxicity and marker enzymes showed tissue degeneration. In conclusion, thermal power plant effluent has strong potential to induce micronuclei, tissue pathology, making the fish anemic, weak, stressed and vulnerable to diseases.
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- Mehjbeen Javed
- />Aquatic Toxicology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh 202002 India
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- />Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002 Uttar Pradesh India
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- />Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002 Uttar Pradesh India
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- />Aquatic Toxicology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh 202002 India
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- />Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002 Uttar Pradesh India
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Scientific Opinion on the re‐evaluation of sulfur dioxide (E 220), sodium sulfite (E 221), sodium bisulfite (E 222), sodium metabisulfite (E 223), potassium metabisulfite (E 224), calcium sulfite (E 226), calcium bisulfite (E 227) and potassium bisulfite (E 228) as food additives. EFSA J 2016. [DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2016.4438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Ameliorative properties of ethyl acetate fraction of Ceiba pentandra on serum glucose, hematological and biochemical parameters of diabetic rats. ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF TROPICAL DISEASE 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s2222-1808(15)60923-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Adeyemi OT, Osilesi O, O. Adebawo O, D. Onajobi F, Oyedemi SO, Afolayan AJ. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) and Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Activities in Selected Tissues of Rats Fed on Processed Atlantic Horse Mackerel (<i>Trachurus trachurus</i>). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.4236/abb.2015.63014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Ajiboye TO, Iliasu GA, Ojewuyi OB, Abdulazeez AT, Muhammed AO, Kolawole FL. Sorghum-based alcoholic beverage, Burukutu, perturbs the redox status of the liver of male rats. Food Sci Nutr 2014; 2:591-6. [PMID: 25473518 PMCID: PMC4237490 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2014] [Revised: 05/15/2014] [Accepted: 05/19/2014] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The redox status of male rat liver following 28 days consumption of Burukutu was investigated. Twenty rats were randomized into four groups with five rats each. Burukutu consumption at 0.78 g/kg alcohol produced no significant change in the activities of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). However, 3.71 and 7.43 g/kg dosages resulted in significant decrease in the activities of ALP, ALT and AST with corresponding increase in serum. The activity of cytochrome P450(CYP 2E1) increased significantly in the liver of rats following consumption of Burukutu at all doses investigated. The activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase and glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase decreased significantly (P < 0.05) in rats treat with 0.78 g/kg, 3.41 and 7.43 g/kg Burukutu. There was a significant increase in the level of glutathione disulfide (GSSG) with reduction in the levels of glutathione reduced (GSH) and GSH:GSSG. The levels of oxidative stress biomarkers, malondialdehyde, conjugated dienes, lipid hydroperoxides, protein carbonyl and percentage DNA fragmentation, increased significantly (P < 0.05). It is evident from the alterations in the activities of the hepatocellular enzymes, antioxidant enzymes and oxidative stress biomarkers that Burukutu mediated its toxicity through the depletion of the antioxidant enzymes.
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- Taofeek O Ajiboye
- Antioxidants, Free Radicals, Functional Foods and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, Al-Hikmah University Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Antioxidants, Free Radicals and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Biochemistry and Nutrition Unit, Department of Chemical Sciences, Fountain University Osogbo, Nigeria
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- Antioxidants, Free Radicals, Functional Foods and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, Al-Hikmah University Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Antioxidants, Free Radicals, Functional Foods and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, Al-Hikmah University Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Microbiology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, Al-Hikmah University Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Department of Home Economics and Food Science, University of Ilorin Ilorin, Nigeria
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Comparative Effects of Some Medicinal Plants: Anacardium occidentale, Eucalyptus globulus, Psidium guajava, and Xylopia aethiopica Extracts in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Male Wistar Albino Rats. Biochem Res Int 2014; 2014:203051. [PMID: 25525518 PMCID: PMC4265521 DOI: 10.1155/2014/203051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2014] [Revised: 10/02/2014] [Accepted: 10/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Insulin therapy and oral antidiabetic agents/drugs used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus have not sufficiently proven to control hyperlipidemia, which is commonly associated with the diabetes mellitus. Again the hopes that traditional medicine and natural plants seem to trigger researchers in this area is yet to be discovered. This research was designed to compare the biochemical effects of some medicinal plants in alloxan-induced diabetic male Wistar rats using named plants that are best at lowering blood glucose and hyperlipidemia and ameliorating other complications of diabetes mellitus by methods of combined therapy. The results obtained showed 82% decrease in blood glucose concentration after the 10th hour to the fortieth hour. There was significant increase P < 0.05 in the superoxide dismutase activity of the test group administered 100 mg/kg of A. Occidentale. There was no significant difference P > 0.05 recorded in the glutathione peroxidase activity of E. globulus (100 mg/kg) when compared to the test groups of P. guajava (250 mg/kg) and X. aethiopica (250 mg/kg). Catalase activity showed significant increase P < 0.05 in the catalase activity, compared to test groups. While at P > 0.05, there was no significant difference seen between test group and treated groups. Meanwhile, degree of significance was observed in other parameters analysed. The biochemical analysis conducted in this study showed positive result, attesting to facts from previous works. Though these individual plants extracts exhibited significant increase in amelorating diabetes complication and blood glucose control compared to glibenclamide, a synthetic antidiabetic drug. Greater performance was observed in the synergy groups. Therefore, a poly/combined formulation of these plants extracts yielded significant result as well as resolving some other complications associated with diabetics.
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Luo H, Duan X, Liu S, Chen D. Effects of surgically implanted dummy ultrasonic transmitters on physiological response of bighead carp Hypophthalmichthys nobilis. FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2014; 40:1521-1532. [PMID: 24844600 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-014-9945-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2014] [Accepted: 04/28/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The study assessed the effects of surgically implanted dummy ultrasonic transmitters on physiological response of bighead carp Hypophthalmichthys nobilis in April 2011. Before the surgery, 15 blood samples were extracted randomly from 195 bighead carp samples, and then the rest of the fish were divided into three groups: (1) control group, handing but no tagging, (2) sham group, surgical procedure without implantation of transmitter and (3) surgery group, surgical implantation of transmitters. In 3 h, 24 h, 7 days and 14 days after surgery, 15 fish were extracted randomly from the three groups, respectively, for sampling. Then the plasma samples were analyzed, and physiological measures of stress response (cortisol, glucose), tissue damage [alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST)] and nutritional status [total protein, globulin, albumin, triglyceride, cholesterol, and alkaline phosphatase (ALP)] were compared. The result showed that there was no significant difference between sham and surgery groups in 3 h, 24 h, 7 days and 14 days after surgery. When compared to the control group, there were significant increases in concentrations of plasma cortisol, glucose, ALT, AST, total protein and globulin of sham and surgery groups in 3 h after surgery. After 24 h, the levels of plasma cortisol, ALT, AST, total protein, globulin and ALP were elevated in both sham and surgery groups, whereas the levels of plasma glucose had declined to normal level and plasma albumin, cholesterol and triglyceride were significantly decreased in both sham and surgery groups. After 7 days, the levels of plasma glucose, albumin and cholesterol continued to decline, while the level of plasma ALT, globulin and ALP had declined but still remained higher for sham and surgery groups than control group; however, the plasma total protein level had returned to normal. After 14 days, there was no significant difference between the three groups. The above results showed that surgical implantation of ultrasonic transmitters had indeed caused significantly negative effects on the physiological response of bighead carp. However, all the negative influences on stress response, tissue damage and nutritional status had disappeared in 14 days after surgery, and the presence of transmitters had no significant negative impact. Therefore, the bighead carp should be temporary cultured at least 14 days for the recovery of physiological response and then released into the free water for the ultrasonic telemetry research.
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- Hongwei Luo
- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Science, No.8, 1st Wudayuan Road, East Lake Hi-Tech Development Zone, Wuhan, 430223, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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Abolaji AO, Osedeme F, Olusemire O. Artesunate-amodiaquine combination therapy in the absence of malarial parasite infection induces oxidative damage in female rats. Cell Biochem Funct 2013; 32:303-8. [DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2013] [Revised: 11/13/2013] [Accepted: 11/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Amos O. Abolaji
- Drug Metabolism and Molecular Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine; University of Ibadan; Ibadan Nigeria
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology; Covenant University; Ota Nigeria
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology; Covenant University; Ota Nigeria
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Ajiboye T, Raji H, Muritala H, Ojewuyi O, Yakubu M. Anthocyanin extract of Lannea microcarpa fruits stall oxidative rout associated with aflatoxin B1 hepatocarcinogenesis. FOOD BIOSCI 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2013.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Onu A, Saidu Y, Ladan MJ, Bilbis LS, Aliero AA, Sahabi SM. Effect of Aqueous Stem Bark Extract of Khaya senegalensis on Some Biochemical, Haematological, and Histopathological Parameters of Rats. J Toxicol 2013; 2013:803835. [PMID: 24348549 PMCID: PMC3852576 DOI: 10.1155/2013/803835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2013] [Accepted: 09/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The subchronic effect of aqueous stem bark extract of Khaya senegalensis on some biochemical, haematological, and histopathological parameters of rats was investigated. The rats were divided into six groups of five rats per group. Groups I to VI were administered graded doses of 0, 400, 800, 1200, 1600, and 2000 mg/kg bw, respectively. The result of study revealed that administration of the Khaya senegalensis for twenty-eight days at the experimental dose resulted in significant (P < 0.05) increase in urea, electrolytes (Na(+), K(+)), and creatinine levels. The extract also significantly (P < 0.05) increased serum activity of ALT, AST, and ALP. The levels of protein, albumin, and bilirubin were significantly changed when compared to their control values, but they were not dose dependent. The hematological indices assayed in this study were not significantly affected at the experimental dose when compared to the control values. Histological studies of the liver showed cellular degeneration and necrosis and bile duct hyperplasia and fibrosis with lymphocytic infiltration of the hepatocyte, providing supportive evidence for discussing the biochemical findings, indicative of functional derangement. The histological architecture of the kidney and that of the heart were however preserved. The result of this study indicates that the aqueous stem bark extract of K. senegalensis may affect the cellular integrity of vital organs of the body.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, PMB. 2346, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, PMB. 2346, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, PMB. 2346, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, PMB. 2346, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, PMB. 2346, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Department of Histopathology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, PMB. 2346, Sokoto, Nigeria
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Ajiboye TO, Abdussalam FA, Adeleye AO, Iliasu GA, Ariyo FA, Adediran ZA, Raji KO, Raji HO. Bridelia ferrugineaPromotes Reactive Oxygen Species Detoxification in N-Nitrosodiethylamine-Treated Rats. J Diet Suppl 2013; 10:210-28. [DOI: 10.3109/19390211.2013.822451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Methanol extract from the stem of Cotinus coggygria Scop., and its major bioactive phytochemical constituent myricetin modulate pyrogallol-induced DNA damage and liver injury. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2013; 755:81-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2013.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2012] [Revised: 01/28/2013] [Accepted: 03/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Evaluation of Antidiabetic Activity and Associated Toxicity of Artemisia afra Aqueous Extract in Wistar Rats. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2013; 2013:929074. [PMID: 23861717 PMCID: PMC3687504 DOI: 10.1155/2013/929074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2013] [Revised: 05/15/2013] [Accepted: 05/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Artemisia afra Jacq. ex Willd. is a widely used medicinal plant in South Africa for the treatment of diabetes. This study aimed to evaluate the hypoglycemic activity and possible toxicity effect of aqueous leaf extract of the herb administered at different dosages for 15 days in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Administration of the extract at 50, 100, and 200 mg/kg body weight significantly (P < 0.05) increased body weight, decreased blood glucose levels, increased glucose tolerance, and improved imbalance in lipid metabolism in diabetic rats. These are indications of antidiabetic property of A. afra with 200 mg/kg body weight of the extract showing the best hypoglycemic action by comparing favourably well with glibenclamide, a standard hypoglycemic drug. The extract at all dosages tested also restored liver function indices and haematological parameters to normal control levels in the diabetic rats, whereas the kidney function indices were only normalized in the diabetic animals administered with 50 mg/kg body weight of the extract. This investigation clearly showed that in addition to its hypoglycemic activity, A. afra may also protect the liver and blood against impairment due to diabetes. However, some kidney functions may be compromised at high dosages of the extract.
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Oloyede OB, Ajiboye TO, Komolafe YO. N-nitrosodiethylamine induced redox imbalance in rat liver: Protective role of polyphenolic extract of Blighia sapida arilli. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fra.2013.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Polyphenolic extract of Sorghum bicolor grains enhances reactive oxygen species detoxification in N-nitrosodiethylamine-treated rats. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2013.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- Paloma F. Salas
- Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry
Group, Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia
V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry
Group, Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia
V6T 1Z1, Canada
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Applied Physics Solutions, TRIUMF, 4004
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V6T 2A3, Canada
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- Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry
Group, Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia
V6T 1Z1, Canada
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Chanda S, Dave R, Kaneria M, Shukla V. Acute oral toxicity of Polyalthia longifolia var. pendula leaf extract in Wistar albino rats. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2012; 50:1408-1415. [PMID: 22849547 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2012.682117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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CONTEXT Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn.) Thw. var. pendula (Annonaceae), a tall evergreen tree, is cultivated all over India. The plant is used in traditional systems of medicine for the treatment of fever, skin diseases, and hypertension. OBJECTIVE The present study evaluated the acute oral toxicity of Polyalthia longifolia var. pendula leaf extract in Wistar albino rats. MATERIAL AND METHODS The parameters evaluated daily after oral drug administration of the extract (540, 1080, 2160 and 3240 mg/kg body weight) were mortality, signs of toxicity, feed and water consumption and body weight changes up to 14 days. The effect of different doses of the extract on organ weight, biochemical and hematological parameters were evaluated on the 15th day. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION Methanol extract of Polyalthia longifolia leaf up to the dose level 3240 mg/kg body weight did not produce any toxic effects or deaths; the extract was well tolerated by the rats. It did not alter body weight, feed and water consumption. The organ weight, biochemical and hematological analysis did not show any dose-dependent changes in any of the parameters examined in animals of both sexes. The acute oral administration of the methanol extract of Polyalthia longifolia leaf was not toxic and safe in a single dose.
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- Sumitra Chanda
- Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Microbiological Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.
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Bioactive component, cantharidin from Mylabris cichorii and its antitumor activity against Ehrlich ascites carcinoma. Cell Biol Toxicol 2012; 28:133-47. [DOI: 10.1007/s10565-011-9206-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2011] [Accepted: 12/01/2011] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Nafiu M, Akanji MA, Yakubu MT. Effect of aqueous extract of Cochlospermum planchonii rhizome on some kidney and liver functional indicies of albino rats. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL, COMPLEMENTARY, AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES : AJTCAM 2012; 8:22-6. [PMID: 22238479 DOI: 10.4314/ajtcam.v8i1.60488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Aqueous extract of Cochlospermum planchonii Hook. Ef. x Planch rhizome was investigated for its toxic effects in albino rats using some liver and kidney functional indices as 'markers'. Thirty six albino rats weighing 200.08 ± 10.21 were randomly assinged into six groups (A-F) of six animals each. Animals in groups A-E were orally administered on daily basis with 1 ml of the extract corresponding to 50 mg/kg body weight of the extract for 1, 3, 5, 10 and 15 days while those in the control group received orally 1 ml of distilled water. Rats in all the groups were sacrificed 24 hours after the completion of their respective doses. The extract significantly (P<0.05) decreased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activities in the liver leading to 80.95% loss by the end of the experimental period. While there was no consistent pattern in the kidney ALP activity and serum bilirubin level, the serum enzyme compared well (P>0.05) with the control value. There was no effect (P>0.05) on the acid phosphatase activity of the tissues and serum of the animals. The extract also reduced the urea, albumin and creatinine content in the serum of the animals. The alterations in the biochemical parameters by the aqueous extract of Cochlospermum planchoni may have consequential effects on the normal functioning of the liver and kidney of the animals. Therefore, the 50 mg/kg body weight of the aqueous extract of Cochlospermum planchoni rhizome may not be completley safe as an oral remedy.
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- Mo Nafiu
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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Deng J, An Q, Bi B, Wang Q, Kong L, Tao L, Zhang X. Effect of ethanolic extract of propolis on growth performance and plasma biochemical parameters of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2011; 37:959-967. [PMID: 21559799 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-011-9493-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2010] [Accepted: 04/22/2011] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of ethanolic extract of propolis (EEP) on growth performance and plasma biochemical parameters of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Graded levels of EEP [0 (control), 1, 2, and 4 g kg(-1) diet] were fed to trout juveniles (mean weight 7.73 ± 0.17 g) for 10 weeks. Dietary EEP supplementation regardless of inclusion level significantly improved the specific growth rate of fish. Similarly, supplemental EEP generally improved the feed efficiency ratio and protein efficiency ratio, but no significant differences were observed between the 1 g kg(-1) EEP group and the control group. In addition, dietary EEP supplementation generally increased the plasma superoxide dismutase, lysozyme, total antioxidant capacity, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase activities, but decreased the plasma malondialdehyde level. The plasma triglycerides level was significantly lower in the 1 or 4 g kg(-1) EEP group as compared with the control group. Dietary EEP supplementation generally decreased the plasma aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase activities, but increased the hepatic aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase activities. These results indicate the potential to use the EEP as a growth promoter, hepatoprotective agent, and immunostimulant for rainbow trout.
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- Junming Deng
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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Kolawole S, Kolawole O, Akanji M. Effects of Aqueous Extract of Khaya senegalensis Stem Bark on Biochemical and Hematological Parameters in Rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.3923/jpt.2011.602.607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Obaleye JA, Adediji JF, Adebayo MA. Synthesis and biological activities on metal complexes of 2,5-diamino-1,3,4-thiadiazole derived from semicarbazide hydrochloride. Molecules 2011; 16:5861-74. [PMID: 21750479 PMCID: PMC6264360 DOI: 10.3390/molecules16075861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2010] [Revised: 06/27/2011] [Accepted: 07/06/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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A bioactive ligand, 2,5-diamino-1,3,4-thiadiazole (L), derived from semicarbazide hydrochloride, and its metal complexes were prepared and characterized. The complexes were characterized using elemental, infra-red, ultraviolet/visible, magnetic moment, atomic absorption, thin layer chromatography and molar conductance measurements. The IR data revealed that the ligand (L) behaved as a tridentate neutral ligand. It coordinated to the metal ion via sulphur and nitrogen of the amines. The molar conductance data reveal that the chelates are non-electrolytes. From the Ultraviolet/Visible spectra and magnetic moment data, the complexes were found to have octahedral geometrical structure. In vivo evaluation of the antimicrobial activities of the metal complexes and the ligands showed greater activity against some micro-organisms when compared to the parent compounds. The chelates do not show toxicity against the activities of enzymes from homogenates of liver, kidney and serum in experimental rats.
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- Joshua A. Obaleye
- Department of Chemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria; ; Tel.: +2348033582048
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, Nigeria
- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; ; Tel.: +2348035720485
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Clements S, Chitwood R, Schreck CB. Effect of commercially available egg cures on the survival of juvenile salmonids. PLoS One 2011; 6:e21406. [PMID: 21738653 PMCID: PMC3124504 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0021406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2011] [Accepted: 05/27/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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There is some concern that incidental consumption of eggs cured with commercially available cures for the purpose of sport fishing causes mortality in juvenile salmon. We evaluated this by feeding juvenile spring Chinook (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and steelhead (O. mykiss) with eggs cured with one of five commercially available cures. We observed significant levels of mortality in both pre-smolts and smolts. Depending on the experiment, 2, 3, or 4 of the cures were associated with mortality. Mortality tended to be higher in the smolts than in the parr, but there was no clear species effect. The majority of mortality occurred within the first 10 d of feeding. Removal of sodium sulfite from the cure significantly reduced the level of mortality. Soaking the eggs prior to feeding did not reduce mortality. We observed a clear relationship between the amount of cured egg consumed each day and the survival time. We conclude that consumption of eggs cured with sodium sulfite has the potential to cause mortality in juvenile steelhead and Chinook salmon in the wild.
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- Shaun Clements
- Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Corvallis, Oregon, United States of America.
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Lewu MN, Yakubu MT, Adebola PO, Afolayan AJ. Effect of accessions of Colocasia esculenta-based diets on the hepatic and renal functional indices of weanling Wistar rats. J Med Food 2011; 13:1210-5. [PMID: 20828320 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2009.0211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The liver and kidney functional indices of weanling albino rats (Rattus norvegicus) maintained on different accessions (offspring of a variety planted/collected at a specific location and time but differing in certain morphological characteristics) of cooked Colocasia esculenta (cocoyam)-based diets (UFCe1-UFCe7) for 28 days were investigated. All the accessions of C. esculenta-based diets did not significantly (P > .05) alter the serum levels of albumin, globulin, inorganic phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and uric acid of the animals.The total protein and total bilirubin levels decreased only in the UFCe3- and UFCe4-fed animals, respectively. Whereas UFCe1 and UFCe2 significantly decreased the conjugated bilirubin levels, UFCe3 and UFCe6 increased it. While all the accessions of C. esculenta-based diet decreased the serum alkaline phosphatase activity, γ-glutamyl transferase activity was increased. UFCe1 and UFCe5 increased the serum alanine aminotransferase activity, whereas UFCe4 decreased the activity of the enzyme. Again, UFCe3 and UFCe1 increased the serum creatinine and aspartate aminotransferase activity of the animals. Furthermore, the computed blood urea nitrogen:creatinine ratio was higher in animals maintained on UFCe1-, UFCe3-, UFCe4-, and UFCe5-based diets. Whereas UFCe6 and UFCe7 increased the level of sodium in the serum of the animals, UFCe4 and UFCe5 decreased the chloride level. The serum urea level was decreased by UFCe1, UFCe3, UFCe4, and UFCe5, whereas the potassium level increased in the UFCe4-, UFCe6-, and UFCe7-fed animals. Overall, the results revealed that all the accessions of C. esculenta produced selective effects on the hepatic and renal functional indices of the weanling rats. The highest alterations were produced by UFCe4, whereas the least was from UFCe2. These alterations may have consequential effects on the normal functioning of the liver and kidney of the animals. UFCe2 exhibited the least toxicity risk among the accessions of C. esculenta growing in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa.
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- Muinat N Lewu
- Department of Botany, University of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa
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Adebayo J, Igunnu A, Arise R, Malomo S. Effects of co-administration of artesunate and amodiaquine on some cardiovascular disease indices in rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2011; 49:45-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2010.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2010] [Revised: 08/21/2010] [Accepted: 09/16/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Ajboye TO, Yakubu MT, Salau AK, Oladiji AT, Akanji MA, Okogun JI. Antioxidant and drug detoxification potential of aqueous extract of Annona senegalensis leaves in carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatocellular damage. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2010; 48:1361-70. [PMID: 20815700 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2010.483247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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CONTEXT Despite the myriad uses of Annona senegalensis Pers. (Annonaceae) leaves in folklore medicine of Nigeria, the basis is yet to be substantiated by scientific investigations. OBJECTIVES To investigate the antioxidant (in vitro and in vivo) and drug detoxification potential of aqueous extract of A. senegalensis leaves in CCl₄-induced hepatocellular damage. MATERIALS AND METHODS In vitro antioxidant activity of the aqueous extract of A. senegalensis leaves was evaluated using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), H₂O₂, superoxide ion, 2,2'-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonate) (ABTS) and ferric ion models while in vivo antioxidant and drug detoxification activities of the extract at 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg body weight were done by assaying the levels of enzymic and non-enzymic indices in CCl₄-induced hepatocellular damage. RESULTS The extract at 1 mg/mL scavenged DPPH, H₂O₂, superoxide ion, and ABTS radicals, whereas ferric ion was significantly (P <0.05) reduced. The levels of alkaline and acid phosphatases, alanine and aspartate aminotransferases, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, reduced glutathione, vitamins C and E, glutathione S-transferase, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (reduced):Quinone oxidoreductase, uridyl diphosphoglucuronyl transferase, malondialdehyde, and lipid hydroperoxide that decreased in CCl₄ treated animals were significantly attenuated by the extract in a manner similar to the animals treated with the reference drug. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION The ability of the aqueous extract of A. senegalensis leaves to scavenge free radicals in vitro and reversal of CCl₄-induced hepatocellular damage in rats suggest antioxidant and drug detoxification activities. Overall, this study has justified the rationale behind some of the medicinal uses of the plant in folklore medicine of Nigeria.
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- Taofeek O Ajboye
- Phytomedicine, Toxicology, Reproductive and Developmental Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
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Adeyemi OS, Akanji MA. Biochemical changes in the kidney and liver of rats following administration of ethanolic extract of Psidium guajava leaves. Hum Exp Toxicol 2010; 30:1266-74. [PMID: 21056949 DOI: 10.1177/0960327110388534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Furtherance to a previous report on the anti-trypanosomal properties of Psidium guajava aqueous leaf extract in rats experimentally infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei, we have evaluated the effects of the daily intraperitoneal administration of P. guajava leaf extract to rats on the activities of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and acid phosphatase (ACP) in the kidney, liver and serum. The results obtained revealed that the administration of the extract produced significant increase in the serum activities of AST, ALT, ALP and ACP when compared with the control (p < 0.05). Also AST, ALT and ALP and ACP activities in the tissues of animals administered the extract revealed inconsistent changes (p < 0.05) relative to control. The increase in the serum activity of ALP may be an indicator that there was a likely compromise to the integrity of the plasma membrane as a result of the ethanolic extract administration. This could have caused leakages of the other enzymes investigated, which may explain the corresponding increases in the serum activities of AST, ALT and ACP observed.
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- O S Adeyemi
- Department of Chemical Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Redeemer's University, Nigeria.
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Comprehensive analysis of elastase-induced pulmonary emphysema in mice: Effects of ambient existing particulate matters. Int Immunopharmacol 2010; 10:1380-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2010.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2010] [Revised: 07/26/2010] [Accepted: 07/26/2010] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Redox status of the liver and kidney of 2,2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate (DDVP) treated rats. Chem Biol Interact 2010; 185:202-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2010.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2009] [Revised: 02/28/2010] [Accepted: 03/09/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Effects of Aspergillus niger-fermented Terminalia catappa seed meal-based diet on selected enzymes of some tissues of broiler chicks. Food Chem Toxicol 2010; 48:1250-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2010.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2009] [Revised: 01/15/2010] [Accepted: 02/12/2010] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Oladiji AT, Abodunrin TP, Yakubu MT. Toxicological evaluation of Tetracarpidium conophorum nut oil-based diet in rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2010; 48:898-902. [PMID: 20060029 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2009.12.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2009] [Revised: 12/08/2009] [Accepted: 12/24/2009] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The effects of Tetracarpidium conophorum nut oil-based diet on the growth performance and some biochemical constituents of rat tissues was investigated following a feeding period of 6 weeks. The results revealed that the volume of water taken, the amount of feed consumed and the weight gained by the animals maintained on the nut oil-based diet were not significantly (P>0.05) different from those fed on soybean oil-based diet. The reduction in the activities of ALP, GOT and GPT in the liver and heart of animals fed on the nut oil-based diet was accompanied by increase in the serum enzymes. The nut oil-based diet significantly reduced (P<0.05) serum concentrations of total cholesterol and HDL-C whereas triglycerides and atherogenic index increased. The serum LDL-C level of the nut oil-based diet fed animals compared well with those of soybean oil-based diet. These alterations suggested that adverse effects have occurred, possibly by altered membrane permeability of the hepatocytes and cardiac cells. Similar alterations in the serum lipids of animals maintained on nut oil-based diet also portends cardiovascular risk. Although, T. conophorum nut oil did not adversely affect growth performance and the feeding appetite of the animals, it is not completely 'safe' for consumption.
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- A T Oladiji
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, PMB 1515 Ilorin, Nigeria
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Faremi A, Oloyede O. Biochemical Assessment of the Effects of Soap and Detergent Industrial Effluents on Some Enzymes in the Stomach of Albino Rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.3923/rjet.2010.127.133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Ajiboye TO, Salau AK, Yakubu MT, Oladiji AT, Akanji MA, Okogun JI. Aqueous extract of Securidaca longepedunculata root induce redox imbalance in male rat liver and kidney. Hum Exp Toxicol 2010; 29:679-88. [DOI: 10.1177/0960327109357218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The effect of aqueous extract of Securidaca longepedunculata root on redox homeostasis in male rat liver and kidney was investigated. Rats were grouped into four: A, B, C and D, where A (the control) received orally 1 mL of distilled water; B, C and D (test groups) received orally 200, 400 and 800 mg/kg body weight of the extract, respectively, for 28 days. Extract administration significantly reduced (p < .05) alkaline phosphatase activity in the liver and kidney with corresponding increases in the serum. Acid phosphatase activity increased significantly (p < .05) in the liver and kidney, while there was no significant change (p > .05) in the serum acid phosphatase activity. There was also significant decrease (p < .05) in the activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase in the liver and kidney. Liver and kidney levels of GSH, vitamins C and E were also significantly reduced (p < .05). Serum malonidialdehyde and lipid hydroperoxide increased significantly (p < .05) in all the extract-treated groups. The available data from this study revealed that aqueous extract of S. longepedunculata root exerted its toxicity in the animals by depleting the antioxidant systems. This may consequently expose the cells and cellular macromolecules to oxidative damage by reactive oxygen species generated either from the metabolism of the extract or other in vivo means.
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- TO Ajiboye
- Phytomedicine and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria,
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- Biochemistry and Nutrition Unit, Department of Chemical Sciences, Fountain University, Osogbo, Nigeria
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- Phytomedicine and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Phytomedicine and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Phytomedicine and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Medicinal Plant Research and Traditional Medicine Department, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja, Nigeria
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Oladiji AT, Shoremekun KL, Yakubu MT. Physicochemical properties of the oil from the fruit of Blighia sapida and toxicological evaluation of the oil-based diet in Wistar rats. J Med Food 2009; 12:1127-35. [PMID: 19857079 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2008.0219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The physicochemical properties of the oil from the fruit of Blighia sapida and the toxicological effect of the oil-based diet on some biochemical parameters of selected rat tissues and serum were studied. The smoke, flash, and fire points as well as peroxide, iodine, and acid values of the fruit oil were significantly lower (P < .05), whereas the specific gravity, relative density, saponification, and ester values compared well with soybean oil. The fruit oil yield was 20.02%. The oil consisted of 22.22% saturated, 56.43% monounsaturated, and 21.35% polyunsaturated fatty acids. It is richer than soybean oil in behenic, palmitoleic, oleic, gadoleic, erucic, and 9,12-eicosanoic acids by 15.70%, 0.89%, 7.22%, 12.05%, 8.27%, and 21.35%, respectively. The liver- and kidney-body weight ratios as well as the serum concentrations of cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol of the rats maintained on diet formulated with the oil from the fruit of B. sapida increased significantly (P < .05), but the triglyceride and atherogenic index decreased (P < .05). The low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration and the heart-body weight ratio of the rats fed with the fruit oil diet compared well (P > .05) with those on soybean oil-based diet. Animals fed with the fruit oil-based diet had their activities of liver glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase and glutamate pyruvate transaminase as well as alkaline phosphatase activities of the liver and kidney decreased with corresponding increase in the serum enzymes. These results suggest that oil from B. sapida fruit could be edible and may be explored as raw materials in the paint, margarine, and soap industries. The oil is also unlikely to predispose the animals to cardiovascular risk, but may labilize the plasma membrane of the hepatocytes and nephrons. It may also have a negative effect on the metabolism and regulation of amino acid in the animals. Therefore, the oil from B. sapida fruit may not be completely safe for consumption.
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- A T Oladiji
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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