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<i>Balanites aegyptiaca</i> (Heglig Dates) Reduces Oxidative Stress and Biophysical Alterations of Erythrocyte Membranes in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

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Last updated: 03 Jan 2025

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Section D: Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology

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Objectives: In diabetic conditions, hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress promotes alterations of function and other properties of the erythrocyte membrane. In this study, we investigated the effects of Balanites aegyptiaca (100 mg/kg) on biophysical characteristics of erythrocyte membranes in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Methods: Twenty-four male rats were divided into three groups as follows: Group 1, control group; Group 2, diabetic group; and Group 3, diabetic plus Balanites aegyptiaca (Heglig dates). After 30 days of treatment, we determined erythrocyte osmotic fragility, AC conductivity, auto-oxidation rate of hemoglobin, and electron paramagnetic resonance. Results: The osmotic fragility was significantly higher in the diabetic group compared to the control and diabetic with Heglig dates. We also found a significant decrease in the hemoglobin concentration. Conclusion: Four weeks of daily supplementation with 100 mg/kg Heglig dates suggest the beneficial role of Balanites aegyptiaca fruit as a hypoglycemic and could reduce the levels of oxidative stress markers by inhibiting lipid peroxidation in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

DOI

10.21608/aprh.2022.125054.1151

Keywords

<i>Balanites aegyptiaca</i>, erythrocytes, Osmotic fragility, EPR signals, diabetic

Authors

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Naglaa

Last Name

Ismail

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Affiliation

Physics Department, Biophysics Division, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science and Education, Ain Shams University. Cairo, Egypt.

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naglaa.mostafa@women.asu.edu.eg

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cairo

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6

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2

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33724

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2022-04-01

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2022-03-02

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2022-04-01

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78

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83

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2357-0547

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2357-0539

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Research Article

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318

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Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Research

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https://aprh.journals.ekb.eg/

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<i>Balanites aegyptiaca</i> (Heglig Dates) Reduces Oxidative Stress and Biophysical Alterations of Erythrocyte Membranes in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

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22 Jan 2023