Hypolipidemic and antioxidant activity of aqueous extract of fruit of Withania coagulans (Stocks) Dunal in cholesterol-fed hyperlipidemic rabbit model.
Indian J Exp Biol
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2014 Sept; 52(9): 870-875
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ABSTRACT
Withania coagulans (family Solanaceae, English Indian Cheese Maker, Hindi Doda Paneer) fruit is known for its ethanopharmacological significance in health care system of India. Diet rich in high-fat is an important risk factor for diabetes, atherosclerosis and macro and microvascular complications. Treatment with aqueous extract of fruit of W. coagulans (aqWC; 250 mg/kg body weight) in cholesterol-fed animals resulted in significant decrease in the levels of total cholesterol, triacylglycerol, low density lipoprotein, tissue lipid content and acetyl CoA carboxylase activity whereas, the level of high density lipoprotein and activity of HMGCoA reductase also recovered partially. Treatment with aqWC also significantly decreased plasma lipid peroxide levels and increased reduced glutathione and superoxide dismutase activities. These results suggest that the aqueous extract of W. coagulans has potent lipid lowering and antioxidant activities.
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Assunto principal:
Coelhos
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Masculino
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Extratos Vegetais
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Colesterol
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Withania
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Frutas
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Lipídeos
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Fígado
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Animais
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Hipolipemiantes
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
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Fatores de risco
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Exp Biol
Ano de publicação:
2014
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