EFFECT OF PHYLLANTUS AMARUS LEAF EXTRACT ON THE SERUM LIVER ENZYMES OF ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC ALBINO WISTAR RATS IN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NNEWI CAMPUS, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA.
Journal Title: European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
This study was designed to investigate the effect of Phyllantus amarus (PA) leaf extract on serum liver enzymes activity in alloxan induced diabetic albino wistar rats. A total of 30 albino wistar rats each weighing 100g were assembled and divided into 3 groups (A-C) consisting of 10 rats. Group A received PA treatment, B was without PA treatment while group C served as the control group. 400mg/kg of aqueous extract of PA leaf was administered orally to the rats in group A but not in group B while group C received only water for 7 days. Blood samples were collected into plain containers for estimation of biochemical parameters (ALT, AST and ALP) respectively. Serum ALP, ALT and AST were analyzed using standard methods. There was a significant decrease in the mean serum activities of ALP (72.20±2.57 vs 94.90±9.34; p=0.000) and AST (36.10±2.60 vs 40.40±3.24; p=0.004) after PA administration whereas, ALT did not differ significantly (p>0.05). Again, the result shows a significant decrease in the mean weight of the subjects after PA administration (98.80±1.03 s 119.40±1.17; p= 0.000). This study revealed the hepatoprotective effect of PA use. Therefore, PA use could be of importance in prevention and management of liver diseases.
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Dr. Ezeugwunne I. P.
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