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ArticleEthiopian journal of health sciences2023

Histologic and Biochemical Effect of

Solomon Matthias Gamde, Chinenye J Ugwah-Oguejiofor, Aminu Garba, Godwin O Avwioro, Akinpelu Moronkeji, Abdullahi Abiodun Jimoh

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Article in Ethiopian journal of health sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Therapeutic effects ofFrontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare · 2025
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  2. Hypoglycemic Assessment of Aqueous Leaf Extract ofBiochemistry research international · 2024
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Solomon Matthias GamdeDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, Bingham University Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Chinenye J Ugwah-OguejioforDepartment of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria.
Aminu GarbaNational Health Insurance Scheme Authority, Sokoto State Office, Nigeria.
Godwin O AvwioroDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, Delta State University Abraka, Nigeria.
Akinpelu MoronkejiDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Nigeria.
Abdullahi Abiodun JimohDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria.
Usmanu Danfodiyo University · NGBingham University · NGDelta State University · NGNational Health Insurance Service · KRUniversity of Medical Sciences, Ondo

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus is among the most prevalent and costly chronic diseases in the world. Unfortunately, immediate prospects for a cure are not available. We aimed to determine the in vivo antidiabetic activity, histologic, and biochemical effect of Balanites aegyptiaca fruit extract on alloxan-induced diabetes in Wistar rats. Methods: Thirty-six Wistar rats were allotted into six groups (n=6). Group I was normal control. Group II was induced with diabetes but not treated.Groups III-V were induced with diabetes and treated with 100, 200, and 300 mg/kg extracts while Group VI was treated with Metformin once daily for 14 days. Animals were euthanized, and blood samples were collected for biochemical assays. The liver, kidney, pancreas, and testis were excised and processed by the paraffin wax method. Result: Oral administration of BA extract significantly (P<0.05) reduced blood glucose, liver enzymes, and creatinine levels in diabetic animals. The extract also improved the body weights of diabetic animals and microscopic anatomy of the pancreas, testis, liver, and kidney parenchyma compared to the control. Conclusion: Balanites aegyptiaca phytochemicals reduced blood glucose level and improved the histology of the liver, kidney, pancreas, and testis. Further study is recommended to identify the phytochemicals and mechanism of action.

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BalanitesDiabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalAlloxanAnimalsBlood GlucoseFruitMalePlant ExtractsRatsRats, WistarAlloxanBlood GlucosePlant ExtractsBalanite aegyptiacaDiabetes mellitusHealingToxicity

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PMID37576166
PMCPMC10416340
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