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Online Published: 27 Oct 2024
 


EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC RATS: INVESTIGATING GLUCOSE HOMEOSTASIS AND ORGAN FUNCTION

Hamza A.B, Lamidi A.A., Abdullahi R..


Abstract
Diabetes mellitus is a global health challenge caused by impaired carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism due to insufficient insulin secretion or decreased tissue sensitivity to insulin. This study examines the antidiabetic effect of the aqueous extract of Ocimum gratissimum on alloxan-induced diabetic Wister rats. The research involved dividing 50 male Wister rats into five groups. Group A (control), Group B (Alloxan induced untreated), Group C (Alloxan induced + 100mg/kg body weight of aqueous extract of Ocimum gratissimum), Group D (Alloxan induced + 200mg/kg body weight of aqueous extract of Ocimum gratissimum), and Group E (Alloxan induced + 500mg/kg of metformin). The study focused on the levels of fasting blood sugar (FBS). It was found that Group D, which was treated with 200mg/kg body weight of the aqueous extract of Ocimum gratissimum, showed remarkable antidiabetic property compared to the 100mg/kg body weight extract. The study also examined how the extracts altered the levels of liver and kidney biomarkers in the serum. The results revealed that the treatment groups' levels of urea, creatinine, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were significantly (p<0.05) lower compared with that of the control group. The research suggests that the aqueous extract of Ocimum gratissimum at a dosage of 200mg/kg body weight has potential in managing diabetes mellitus. This provides insights into the therapeutic use of natural extracts for controlling diabetes and offers a basis for further exploration and development of potential treatments.

Key words: Ocimum gratissimum, Diabetes mellitus, Alloxan, Fasting blood sugar, Extracts


 
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Hamza A.B, Lamidi A.A., Abdullahi R.. EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC RATS: INVESTIGATING GLUCOSE HOMEOSTASIS AND ORGAN FUNCTION. JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 69-78.

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Hamza A.B, Lamidi A.A., Abdullahi R.. EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC RATS: INVESTIGATING GLUCOSE HOMEOSTASIS AND ORGAN FUNCTION. https://www.jirlsonline.com/?mno=226331 [Access: October 27, 2024].

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Hamza A.B, Lamidi A.A., Abdullahi R.. EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC RATS: INVESTIGATING GLUCOSE HOMEOSTASIS AND ORGAN FUNCTION. JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 69-78.


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Hamza A.B, Lamidi A.A., Abdullahi R.. EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC RATS: INVESTIGATING GLUCOSE HOMEOSTASIS AND ORGAN FUNCTION. JIRLS. (2024), [cited October 27, 2024]; 6(2): 69-78.


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Hamza A.B, Lamidi A.A., Abdullahi R. (2024) EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC RATS: INVESTIGATING GLUCOSE HOMEOSTASIS AND ORGAN FUNCTION. JIRLS, 6 (2), 69-78.


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Hamza A.B, Lamidi A.A., Abdullahi R.. 2024. EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC RATS: INVESTIGATING GLUCOSE HOMEOSTASIS AND ORGAN FUNCTION. Journal of Innovative Research in Life Sciences, 6 (2), 69-78.


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Hamza A.B, Lamidi A.A., Abdullahi R.. "EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC RATS: INVESTIGATING GLUCOSE HOMEOSTASIS AND ORGAN FUNCTION." Journal of Innovative Research in Life Sciences 6 (2024), 69-78.


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Hamza A.B, Lamidi A.A., Abdullahi R.. "EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC RATS: INVESTIGATING GLUCOSE HOMEOSTASIS AND ORGAN FUNCTION." Journal of Innovative Research in Life Sciences 6.2 (2024), 69-78. Print.


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Hamza A.B, Lamidi A.A., Abdullahi R. (2024) EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC RATS: INVESTIGATING GLUCOSE HOMEOSTASIS AND ORGAN FUNCTION. Journal of Innovative Research in Life Sciences, 6 (2), 69-78.


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