Effect of Ethanol Extract of Aframomum angustifolium Seed on the Induction of Nephrotoxicity by Bromate in Wistar Rats
Publish place: Avicenna Journal of Medical Biochemistry، Vol: 9، Issue: 1
Publish Year: 1400
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Abstract:
Background: The continued use of bromate due to its oxidizing property poses health hazards since it is
an established nephrotoxic agent.
Objectives: This study evaluated the capacity of the ethanol extract of Aframomum angustifolium seeds
to ameliorate the nephrotoxicity of potassium bromate in Wistar rats.
Methods: In stage I of this study, the main phytochemical groups in the seeds were quantified using
spectrophotometric procedures. The acute and sub-chronic toxicities of the extract were studied by
monitoring physical and biochemical parameters in stage II. In stage III, the reno-protective effect of
the extract were determined by administering ۳۵۰ and ۷۵۰ mg/kg bw of the extract with ۳۰ mg/kg bw
potassium bromate orally. The reno-protective study lasted for ۵۶ days and the effect of treatment on
biomarkers was determined on days ۲۸ and ۵۶.
Results: The phytochemical groups (i.e., alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, ascorbic acid, and
alpha-tocopherol) were detected in the seeds. The acute and sub-chronic oral administration of the
extract did not induce any significant toxic reactions across the studied concentrations. The sub-chronic
administration of the extract reduced average weight gain in the treated groups. The obtained results in
the reno-protective and histological studies indicated that the seed extract offers protection against the
induced oxidative assault by bromate.
Conclusion: In general, the co-administration of the ethanol extract of A. angustifolium seeds with
bromate can reduce its nephrotoxicity in a dose-dependent manner.
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Authors
Israeil Ehizuelen Ebhohimen
Department of Chemical Sciences, Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa Edo State, Nigeria
Negozi Paulinus Okolie
Department of Biochemistry, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria