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Physiological and histological studies of Moringa oleifera against sodium nitrate toxicity in rats

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Last updated: 28 Dec 2024

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Moringa oleifera, rich in minerals and bioactive substances like phytochemicals such as flavonoids, glucosinolates, isothiocyanates, and phenolic acids, can promote normal body functions and protect from diseases. This study aims to assess the ameliorated effects of Moringa oleifera leaf powder (MOLP) on rats given sodium nitrate (SN) in drinking water. Twenty-five male albino rats were divided into five groups: The control group, fed standard diet for six weeks; MOLP group: fed on MOLP (10%) mixed with diet for six weeks; the SN group received 500 mg/L of SN daily for six weeks in drinking water; SN/MOLP group: drink SN for three weeks then fed on MOLP (10%) for another three weeks; and MOLP + SN group: fed on MOLP (10%) mixed with diet and SN in drinking water at the same time for six weeks. We evaluated the biochemical analysis, including total protein, albumin, total bilirubin, cholesterol, and glucose, as well as visualized histopathological changes in the liver tissue. Rats drinking SN showed a significant (P≤0.05) decrease in total protein and albumin levels, along with an increase in total bilirubin, cholesterol, and glucose levels in serum. As well as a reduction in final body weight and weight gain. Histologically, SN caused hepatic tissue alterations. Otherwise, rats received MOLP as a protective or a treatment showed an improvement in those parameters accompanied by significant improvements in liver tissue of those groups. In conclusion, the study suggests that MOLP feeding may protect and treat the liver damage caused by SN.

DOI

10.21608/sjdfs.2024.300424.1172

Keywords

Sodium nitrate, Moringa oleifera leaves, total bilirubin, Total protein

Authors

First Name

Taghreed

Last Name

Fouad

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Zoology Faculty of science, Damietta University, New Damietta city

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fouadtaghreed83@gmail.com

City

New Damietta, Egypt

Orcid

0009-0003-5029-0202

First Name

El-Sayed

Last Name

Abd El-Hady

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-

Affiliation

Zoology department Faculty of science Mansoura University

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abdelhadye@mans.edu.eg

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First Name

Ayman

Last Name

Hyder

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-

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Faculty of Science Damietta University

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hyder@du.edu.eg

City

New Damietta

Orcid

0000-0003-3216-0431

First Name

Kadry

Last Name

Elbakry

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-

Affiliation

Zoology Dep. Faculty of Science, Damietta University

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kadrym@du.edu.eg

City

New Damietta City

Orcid

0000-0002-0075-8722

Volume

14

Article Issue

2

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50479

Issue Date

2024-09-01

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2024-06-30

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2024-09-01

Page Start

75

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82

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2314-8594

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2314-8616

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Scientific Journal for Damietta Faculty of Science

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Physiological and histological studies of Moringa oleifera against sodium nitrate toxicity in rats

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28 Dec 2024