Oxidative Stress Markers Evaluation after Prolonged Administration of Aqueous Extract of Raphia Hookeri Fruit Pulp in Male Wistar Rats

Abstract

The study investigated effect of prolonged administration of Raphia Hookeri fruit pulp on oxidative stress markers in male wistar rats. A total of 24 male wistar rats of weight ranging from 200g to 350g were used. The rats divided in 4 groups, 3 groups administered orally with doses of extract at 500mg/kg, 1000mg/kg and 2000mg/kg body weight while control group fed with feed and water for 28 days. The animals sacrificed, samples taken, laboratory test done for stress markers. Statistical analysis done at p<0.05, values expressed as SEM. Results showed Malondialdehyde (MDA) values for group 2(0.77 ± 0.32nm/ml), group 3(1.79 ± 0.73nm/ml) and group 4(3.35 ± 0.20nm/ml) while for group 1(Control group) MDA value is 4.10 ± 0.3nm/ml. Mean values for Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) in treated groups (2-4) were 18.00 ± 1.0 units/ml, 29.50 ± 8.50units/ml, and 33.50 ± 37.25units/ml respectively and mean value for control group was 68.00 ± 4.0units/ml. Mean values for Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx) in test groups (2-4) were 53.50 ± 10.50ng/ml, 63.50 ± 5.50ng/ml, and 82.50 ± 6.50ng/ml respectively. GPx value for control group was 94.00 ± 3.00ng/ml. There was a graded increase from low dose to high dose. All treated groups indicated marginally (P>0.05) reduced values of Percentage change in body weight when compared to the control group (Group 1). Elevated levels of MDA indicates an increased oxidative stress and lipid. Higher levels of SOD and Gpx. This research demonstrates the ability of Raphia Hookeri fruit pulp to decrease oxidative stress hence regular consumption is recommended.