Enhancement of some sex hormones concentrations by consumption of leaves extract of Viscum album (mistletoe) in rats

Ofem, Ofem Effiong; Antai, A. B.; Essien, Nsima Monday; Oka, Victor Otu

doi:10.3126/ajms.v5i3.9593

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“…The results also agree with Ofem et al (2014) who suggested that leaves' extract of Viscum album contain potent agents with potentials to increase serum testosterone concentrations. The increase in testosterone levels may be due to some potent agents in the extract that stimulated the synthesis and subsequent release of these hormones in the anterior pituitary gland and ovary or probably promoted the cholesterol catabolism.…”

Section: Effect Of the Tested Compounds On Steroidal Level Hormonessupporting

confidence: 91%

Effects of chitosan and emamectin benzoate on the reproductive system of Eobania vermiculata (Muller) land snails

Kandil

Eweis

Soha

et al. 2020

Egypt J Biol Pest Control

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The reproductive system of snails represents essential organ that affects snail population size. Therefore, the present research was directed to evaluate the effect of two biopesticides chitosan (Ch) and emamectin benzoate (EMB) LC 50 on the reproductive system of Eobania vermiculata (Muller). Land snails were treated using thin-film layer technique. Snails were dissected and organs of reproductive system were weighted and examined for any pathological changes at 24, 48 and 72 h post treatment. Moreover, steroidal hormones were determined after 72 h of treatment with either chitosan or emamectin benzoate in comparison to untreated snails. Results revealed that the penis and dart sac increased in size, while ovotestis was decreased at the 3 different periods than the same organs of untreated snails. In addition, there was swelling in the size of some organs, i.e penis and vagina. While there was stunting in the albumen gland at 72 h of treatment with Ch or EMB. However, histological examination showed damage of the ovotestis and atrophy of induced cells in the dart sac and penis. The incidents of both compounds on the level of steroidal hormones gave fluctuating results, either increasingly or decreasingly. In conclusion, data emphasize that both tested compounds caused reduction in the numerical density of the E. vermiculata reproductive system and consequently decreased their fertility, as well as reduction in its population.

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Section: Effect Of the Tested Compounds On Steroidal Level Hormonessupporting

confidence: 91%

Effects of chitosan and emamectin benzoate on the reproductive system of Eobania vermiculata (Muller) land snails

Kandil

Eweis

Soha

et al. 2020

Egypt J Biol Pest Control

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“…However, Uboh & co-investigators did not observe a significant increase in FSH and LH concentrations. Several investigators who evaluated different medicinal plants reported a similar increase in FSH and LH (Krishnamoorthy et al, 2013;Ofem et al, 2014;Onyegeme-Okerenta & Essien, 2015). It has been observed that as testosterone levels decrease, levels of FSH and LH are expected to increase to stimulate the production of more testosterone (Emanuele & Emanuele, 2001).…”

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confidence: 85%

Evaluation of potentials of aqueous ethanolic extract of Psidium guajava on reproductive functions of male Albino rats

Abwage¹,

Agu²,

Saganuwan³

et al. 2021

Sokoto J. Vet. Sc.

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The therapeutic utilization of plants for managing several diseases by people of all continents, especially Africa, is as old as tradition. The objective of this study was to evaluate the potentials of aqueous ethanolic leaf extract of Psidium guajava on male reproductive parameters. Twenty-four male Albino rats were randomly assigned into four groups of six rats per group. Rats in the control group were administered Tween 20®. Rats in groups 2, 3, and 4 were administered Psidium guajava aqueous ethanolic leaf extract orally at the doses of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg body weight, respectively, once daily for 60 days. The body weights of the rats were determined at the beginning and end of the experiment. Sperm parameters and some reproductive organs weight of each rat was also determined, some organs were collected for histopathology. Assay for follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and testosterone was done using Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent methods. Some reproductive organs were collected for histopathological analyses. The results showed a dose-dependent increase (p<0.05) in the weight of male reproductive organs, sperm parameters, and hormones. The extract significantly increased (P < 0.05) serum testosterone in the group treated 400 mg/kg body weight when treated groups were compared with control. Furthermore, the results of FSH and LH revealed a significant (p < 0.05) increase when the treated groups were compared with the control. The histopathological analysis did not reveal any form of damage to the architectural integrity of the testis. However, there was degenerating germinal epithelium in the group administered 400 mg/kg of the aqueous ethanolic leaf extract of P. guajava. Conclusion: aqueous ethanolic extract of P. guajava has positive effects on male reproductive parameters.

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“…Ekstrenin 450 mg/kg uygulandığı grupta ise prolaktin hormonunun konsantrasyonu artarken LH, FSH ve testosteron hormonlarının konsantrasyonlarının azaldığı görülmüştür. Dolayısı ile bu bitkinin ovaryumun foliküler dinamiği üzerine iyileştirici etkileri saptanmıştır [36]. Kriyoprezerve fare spermi ile en iyi in vitro fertilizasyon oranı donmamış kontrollerde %62 bulunmuştur [13].…”

Section: Deney Hayvanlarında Bitkisel Kaynaklı Antioksidan Kullanımının Fertiliteye Etkisiunclassified

Uses of Plant-Derived Antioxidants in Terms of Fertility in Experimental Animals

Kurt¹

2019

Ankara Universitesi Eczacilik Fakultesi Dergisi

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Amaç: Deney hayvanlarında bitkisel kaynaklı antioksidanların kullanımının fertilite üzerine etkisini araştırmak amaçlandı. Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu alanda yapılmış bilimsel çalışmalar incelendi. Elde edilen bilimsel bilgiler doğrultusunda antioksidan içerikli bazı bitkilerin deney hayvanlarında fertilite parametrelerine etkileri derlenmeye çalışıldı. Antioksidanlar, oksidasyonu engelleyen maddeler olarak tanımlanmaktadır. En yaygın antioksidan maddeler arasında olan A vitamini, C vitamini, E vitamini ve fenolik bileşiklerin temel kaynağı bitkilerdir. Antioksidan maddeler, hücresel metabolizma ile mitokondrilerde enerji üretilmesi sırasında yan ürün olarak açığa çıkan serbest radikalleri nötraliz ederek zararlı etkilerine karşı vücudu korurlar. Ancak açığa çıkan serbest radikaller antioksidan maddelerin detoksifiye etme kapasitesini aşarsa oksidatif stres meydana gelerek hücrelerde Dezoksiribonükleik asit (DNA), protein ve lipit hasarı ile malignant hücre gelişimine neden olabilir. Dolayısı ile oksidatif stresin organ ve dokularda hastalık meydana getirmesinin yanında eşey hücrelerde oluşturduğu fonksiyon bozuklukları ile de reprodüktif sorunlara yol açmaktadırlar. Sonuç ve Tartışma: Tavşan, sıçan ve fareler üzerinde yapılan çalışmalarda nötralize edilemeyen serbest radikallerin fertilite sorunlarına yol açtığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu alanda yapılan çalışmaların sonucunda deney hayvanlarında bitkisel kaynaklı antioksidanların kullanımın sperm, semen, oosit ve embriyo gibi fertilite parametrelerini iyileştirdiği saptanmıştır.

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Enhancement of some sex hormones concentrations by consumption of leaves extract of Viscum album (mistletoe) in rats

Cited by 7 publications

References 7 publications

Effects of chitosan and emamectin benzoate on the reproductive system of Eobania vermiculata (Muller) land snails

Effects of chitosan and emamectin benzoate on the reproductive system of Eobania vermiculata (Muller) land snails

Evaluation of potentials of aqueous ethanolic extract of Psidium guajava on reproductive functions of male Albino rats

Uses of Plant-Derived Antioxidants in Terms of Fertility in Experimental Animals

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