Pharmacological Screening of for Antihyperlipidemic Activity in Triton X-100 Induced Hyperlipidemia Rat Model.

BACKGROUND

Mortality rate is increasing due to cardiovascular problems throughout the world. These cardiac problems are directly associated with dyslipidemia.

AIM

The aim of this study was to evaluate the antihyperlipidemic effect of aqueous extract and methanol extract of at 1 g/kg, 3 g/kg, and 5 g/kg dose levels in rats.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

For this purpose, 45 male albino rats were used and randomly divided into nine equal groups ( = 5). The lipid levels were increased after 24 h of single intraperitoneal injection of Triton X-100 (100 mg/kg) in rats. Aqueous and methanol extracts equivalent to 1 g/kg, 3 g/kg, and 5 g/kg were administered orally to the rats for 21 days. Atorvastatin (10 mg/kg) was used as standard drug. Blood samples were collected at 0, 2, 9, 16, and 23 day by a direct cardiac puncture in Vacuette heparin tubes. Serum was separated and then analyzed for lipid profile, liver function test (LFT), and renal function test (RFT) using standard diagnostic kits.

RESULTS

Results showed that extracts at 3 g/kg and 5 g/kg decreased the levels of total cholesterol, triglyceride, and low-density lipoprotein and increased high-density lipoprotein concentration in serum. also decreased LFT and RFT parameters at the end of the study.

CONCLUSION

possessed antioxidant and antihyperlipidemic activities along with hepato- and nephro-protective effects.

SUMMARY

Aqueous and methanol extracts of were administered orally at 1-, 3-, and 5 g/kg doses to hyperlipidemic rats (Triton X-100 induced hyperlipidemia) and atorvastatin (10 mg/kg, orally) was used as standard drug. Methanol extract at 5 g/kg showed antihyperlipidemic effect that is identical to that of standard drug. LDL: Low-density lipoprotein; TC: Total cholesterol; VLDL: Very low-density lipoprotein; HDL: High-density lipoprotein; : ; WHO: World Health Organization; CAD: Coronary artery disease; BHT: Butylated hydroxytoluene; BUN: Blood urea nitrogen; AST: Aspartate transaminase; ALT: Alanine transaminase; IP: Intraperitoneal.