Research Article
Evaluation of the Therapeutic Properties of the Aqueous Extract of Picralima nitida Seeds in Diabetic Rats
Bangnie Gueladjibi Landry,
Kouadio Kouakou John*,
Ouattara-Soro Fatou Shcherazade
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025
Pages:
43-48
Received:
9 February 2025
Accepted:
19 February 2025
Published:
6 March 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajbio.20251302.11
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Abstract: Picralima nitida seeds are used in traditional medicine to treat cough, bronchitis and headache, hernia, vomiting, diarrhea and finally leucorrhoea. The aim of this work was to evaluate the therapeutic effect of the aqueous extract of Picralima seeds nitida on hyperglycemia in rats. The antidiabetic activity of the aqueous extract of P. nitida seeds was evaluated in diabetic rats. For this purpose, diabetes was induced in rats by intraperitoneal injection of a single dose of 150 mg/kg MC of alloxan solution. After induction, rats were given anhydrous glucose solution (5%) overnight to overcome the hyperglycemic shock induced by the action of alloxan, and then the animals were treated. P. nitida extract caused a marked recovery of body mass in diabetic rats. P. nitida extract resulted in a significant reduction in induced hyperglycemia in diabetic rats. Regarding biochemical parameters, P. nitida seeds resulted in a marked improvement in the physiological state of rats by reducing biochemical parameters such as urea, ASAT, ALAT, creatinine, and uric acid as well as lipid and protein parameters. Administration of P. nitida seeds promoted the production of alpha amylase and lipase in diabetic rats. The use of this plant in the treatment of diabetic rats would therefore justify the therapeutic properties of P. nitida seeds.
Abstract: Picralima nitida seeds are used in traditional medicine to treat cough, bronchitis and headache, hernia, vomiting, diarrhea and finally leucorrhoea. The aim of this work was to evaluate the therapeutic effect of the aqueous extract of Picralima seeds nitida on hyperglycemia in rats. The antidiabetic activity of the aqueous extract of P. nitida seed...
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Research Article
Amino Acid Profile of Pila globosa Swainson in Active and Aestivation Periods
Umme Habiba Shathi,
Md Redwanur Rahman*
,
Most Shamima Akther Shampa
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025
Pages:
49-54
Received:
9 February 2025
Accepted:
4 March 2025
Published:
26 March 2025
Abstract: The snail Pila globosa's amino acid composition was examined. To analyse the amino acids in the snail meat, samples were taken from the Chalan Beel at various times. The BCSIR, ITTI lab in Dhaka, Bangladesh is where the amino acid analysis is carried out. Following a 300-400 mg weight measurement, 12 ml of HCl was added, and the mixture was vortexed. It was then hydrolyzed for 24 hours at 102˚C with a pH adjustment (1.95-2.00). Leucine was shown to be the predominant essential amino acid throughout both the active and aestivation periods, whereas glutamic acid was the most prevalent non-essential amino acid. Eight essential and nine non-essential amino acid types made up the total of 17 amino acid types discovered. While the percentage of non-essential amino acids was 71.2% and 72.7%, respectively, the rate of essential amino acids was 28.8% and 27.3%. Compared to snail meat during the active period, snail meat during the aestivation period has a greater amino acid profile. The essential amino acids valine, isoleucine, lysine, and phenylalanine were below the necessary level in both seasons, whereas methionine was in the margin line. The study concluded that, based on their circumstances, eating snail meat should be advised for a variety of malnourished individuals.
Abstract: The snail Pila globosa's amino acid composition was examined. To analyse the amino acids in the snail meat, samples were taken from the Chalan Beel at various times. The BCSIR, ITTI lab in Dhaka, Bangladesh is where the amino acid analysis is carried out. Following a 300-400 mg weight measurement, 12 ml of HCl was added, and the mixture was vortexe...
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