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Effect of Berberis aristata on type I and II diabetes mellitus models in albino rats

  • Naresh Kumar Rameshwar
  • , Rekha Raghuveer Shenoy
  • , Arun Theerthahalli Sudheendra
  • , Chamalamudi Mallikarjuna Rao*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Aim: To explore the anti-diabetic potential of Berberis aristata in rodents. Materials and methods: Albino rats of Wistar strain were treated with the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of BA. Blood glucose level, liver glycogen level, thio- barbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) and protein in pancreas were estimated. Results: Both the extracts of BA produced significant hypoglycemic effect in Streptozotocin (type I) and Streptozotocin- Nicotinamide (type II) induced diabetic models. Significant (p< 0.05) reversal in liver glycogen depletion was observed. The oxidative stress caused by streptozotocin-induced diabetes was not significantly altered by the extracts. The extracts showed more hypoglycemic effect than glibenclamide in the Streptozotocin (STZ) - Nicotinamide induced diabetic model. Conclusion: Berberis aristata can be a promising candidate for the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)89-96
Number of pages8
JournalPharmacologyonline
Volume1
Publication statusPublished - 2009

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pharmacology
  • Drug Discovery

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