Effects of chard (Beta vulgaris L. var. cicla) extract on pancreatic B cells in streptozotocin-diabetic rats: a morphological and biochemical study

Bolkent, Şehnaz; Yanardağ, Refiye; Tabakoğlu-Oğuz, Ayse; Saçan, Özlem

doi:10.1016/s0378-8741(00)00328-7

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“…33) In another study done by us in which the pancreases of diabetic rats were examined under light and electron microscopes, it was found that chard extract increased insulin synthesis and release and that blood glucose levels were reduced. 34) In our present study, with administration of chard extract, it was observed that blood glucose levels decreased in diabetic rats. The increase in the amount of liver glycogen can be explained by an increase of glucose intake which resulted in storage as glycogen.…”

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confidence: 57%

“…In our other study, we observed the hypoglycemic and antidiabetic effects and the regenerating effect on B cells of the endocrine pancreas, both morphologically and biochemically. 34) Increased oxidative stress in diabetic rats was succesfully reduced by the extract. It is possible that the antihyperglycemic effects and the prominent improvement in the tissues may be related to the flavonoid and saponin content of this plant.…”

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confidence: 96%

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Effects of Chard (Beta vulgarisL. var cicla) on the Liver of the Diabetic Rats: A Morphological and Biochemical Study

Saçan

Karabulut-Bulan

Bolkent

et al. 2004

Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry

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Effects of Chard (Beta vulgarisL. var cicla) on the Liver of the Diabetic Rats: A Morphological and Biochemical Study

Saçan

Karabulut-Bulan

Bolkent

et al. 2004

Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry

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“…4,5 It is recognized for antiradical, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities. 6,7 It is also known for hepatoprotective 8 and antidiabetic 9 potential.…”

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Protective Effects of Beetroot Extract against Phenyl Hydrazine Induced Anemia in Rats

Jaiswal¹,

Ganeshpurkar²,

Awasthi³

et al. 2014

Phcog J.

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Background: Anemia can be regarded as one of the oldest blood malformation known over a century. Megaloblastic anemia arises due to curtailed formation of erythrocytes, which leads to formation of a large number of underdeveloped erythrocytes. Proper nutritional supplementation may be useful in such condition. Beta vulgaris or beetroot is one of the important vegetables consumed worldwide. The aim of the present work was to evaluate anti-anemic potential of beetroot. Methods: Beetroot was extracted with ethanol. Phytochemical and phytoanalytical studies were performed on extract. Anemia was induced by phenyl-hydrazine. Animals were treated with extract throughout the study for 24 days. The red blood cell (RBC) number and hemoglobin concentration were determined every 3 days for 24 days. Results: Extract was found to be rich in folic acid, ascorbic acid, and iron. Following the induction of anemia, the number of erythrocytes and the hemoglobin concentration decreased by 62.51% and 69.64%, respectively. Administration of standard hematinic preparation and extract (200 mg/kg) resulted in signifi cant increase (P < 0.001; P < 0.01) in the number of RBCs as well as hemoglobin concentration when compared to the untreated phenyl hydrazine-induced anemic rats. Conclusion: Extract effectively raised the level of hemoglobin and erythrocyte count at dose 200 mg/kg. Vitamin and minerals found in beetroot are most likely active ingredients responsible for its hematinic effects. Still, methodical studies are obligatory to derive its effects on humans.

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“…Similar situation is present in Montenegro. The crop is grown only in Zetsko-Bjelopavlićka plain on rather small areas and mostly distributed in the southern part of the country, where the tradition in its consumption still exists (Knežević et al, unpublished data).Taking into account its good nutritional values (Santamaria et al, 1999a(Santamaria et al, , 1999b and medicinal properties -the extract of this plant when administered by gavage may reduce blood glucose levels by regeneration of the B cells (Bolkenta et al, 2000), its production might increase in the future. Up to know research on Swiss chardwere focused on morphological characteristics, yield, content of mineral elements and nutritional quality (Malý et al, 1998;Santamaria et al, 1999aSantamaria et al, , 1999bPokluda and Kuben, 2002;Smith et al, 2001;Miceli and Miceli, 2001), salt tolerance (Shannon et al, 2000), while weed research were rather neglected.…”

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confidence: 99%

Effect of Different Fertilization Regimes on the Weed Community in Swiss Chard

Caković¹,

Stešević²,

Topalović³

et al. 2016

AgricultForest

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SUMMARYWeed community of Swiss chard was studied in plots with different fertilization regimes. Fertilization doses correspond to 50% (F50), 100% (F100) and 150% (F150) nutrient demand of Swiss chard. Sinousia consists of 29 species, out of 26 genera and 17 families, among which dominant are: Sorghum halepense, Solanum nigrum, Kickxia spuria, and Atriplex patula. The analysis of the biological spectrum indicates the dominance of therophytes with 75.8%, while hemicryptophytes contribute the spectrum with 17.2%. Considering the effect of fertilizers on the crop growth and weediness, general conclusion is that fertilizers benefit both the crop and weeds, but increased doses of fertilizers had better effect on the crop yield than on weediness. The average crop yield was highest in the regime F150, as well as total weediness F150. However, analysing the species abundance, cover per single plot and crop yield in each regime of fertilization, some deviations are noticed. Such as, in the plots No 10 (belongs to F100) and No 17 (belongs to F150) the total weed cover was 10%. In eight plots which belongs to F50 the weed cover exceeded this value.

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Effects of chard (Beta vulgaris L. var. cicla) extract on pancreatic B cells in streptozotocin-diabetic rats: a morphological and biochemical study

Cited by 124 publications

References 22 publications

Effects of Chard (Beta vulgarisL. var cicla) on the Liver of the Diabetic Rats: A Morphological and Biochemical Study

Effects of Chard (Beta vulgarisL. var cicla) on the Liver of the Diabetic Rats: A Morphological and Biochemical Study

Protective Effects of Beetroot Extract against Phenyl Hydrazine Induced Anemia in Rats

Effect of Different Fertilization Regimes on the Weed Community in Swiss Chard

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