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Hepatic Enzyme Effects of an Imperata cylindrica Extract

  • M. O. Nwokike
  • S. I. Ghasi
  • E. C. Ogbuagu
  • M. N. Ezenwaeze
  • Akpotu E. Ajirioghene

Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Page 32-40
DOI: 10.9734/ajrimps/2021/v10i330168
Published: 7 October 2021

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Abstract


This study was performed to investigate the effects of aqueous Imperata cylindrica root extract on hepatic enzyme levels of alloxan-induced diabetic male Wistar rats. Forty (48) male wistar rats were divided into six groups consisting of eight animals each. Diabetes mellitus was induced using intraperitoneal administration 150 mg/kg body weight of alloxan and treatment was carried out for a period of 28 days. The first group served as the normal control and received only feed and water ad libitum. In Group 2 were diabetic rats without treatment with extracts. Group 3: diabetic rats treated with 200 mg/kg aqueous Imperata cylindrica root extract. Group 4: diabetic rats treated with 400mg/kg aqueous Imperata cylindrica root extract. Group 5: diabetic rats treated with 600mg/kg ethanol extract of aqueous Imperata cylindrica root extract. While Group 6 was diabetic rats treated with 0.5mg/kg Glibenclamide. The liver enzymes alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase levels were significantly (p < 0.05) changed in rats treated with Alloxan (150mg/kg b.w.) while treatment with the respective dosages of extracts significantly changed the levels of these parameters to normal. The results obtained indicate that the different doses of aqueous Imperata cylindrica root extracts were beneficial in mending damages to the liver caused by Alloxan monohydrate in the male wistar rats.


Keywords:
  • Aqueous Imperata cylindrica root extract
  • diabetic rats
  • Hepatoprotective
  • Alanine aminotransferase
  • Aspartate aminotransferase
  • alkaline phosphatise
  • acid phosphatase
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Nwokike, M. O., Ghasi, S. I., Ogbuagu, E. C., Ezenwaeze, M. N., & Ajirioghene, A. E. (2021). Hepatic Enzyme Effects of an Imperata cylindrica Extract. Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 10(3), 32-40. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrimps/2021/v10i330168
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