[Effects of oral crataegus SPP branchlet on serum concentration of glucose and lipid and protection of beta cells in diabetic rats]
IJEM-Iranian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2009; 11 (3): 323-329
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ABSTRACT
Medicinal plants are known for their effects in attenuation of hyperglycemia and restoration of lipids to normal levels. In this study, the effects of oral administration of Crataegus spp [CS] branchlet on serum glucose, lipids, and beta cell density in diabetic rats were investigated. Male NMRI rats [n = 32] were divided into 4 groups, i.e. control, CS-treated control, diabetic, and the CS-treated diabetic groups. The treatment groups received oral administration of plant-mixed pelleted food [6.25%] for 6 weeks. Serum glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL- and HDL- cholesterol concentrations were determined before the study, and 3 and 6 weeks after the study. Density of beta cells in 4 groups was determined using the monochrome Gomori staining method. Serum glucose concentration was significantly lower in the CS-treated diabetic group, compared to diabetics, 3 and 6 weeks after the study [p<0.05]. In addition, there were no significant changes regarding serum total cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL-cholesterol concentrations in the treated diabetic group as compared to the diabetic group. On the other hand, the treated diabetic group showed significantly lower levels of LDL-cholesterol as compared to the diabetic group [p<0.05]. Regarding histology, beta cell density significantly decreased in diabetic rats, while CS treatment caused no changes. Oral administration of CS has a significant hypoglycemic effect and lowers serum LDL-cholesterol
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Plantas Medicinales
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Ratas
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Células Secretoras de Insulina
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Hiperglucemia
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LDL-Colesterol
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Fitoterapia
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Animales
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Humanos
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Persa
Revista:
Iran. J. Endocrinol. Metab.
Año:
2009
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