Pharmacological Screening of Trachyspermum ammi for Antihyperlipidemic Activity in Triton X‑100 Induced Hyperlipidemia Rat Model

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Pharmacognosy Research,2017,9,5,s34-s40.
Published:December 2017
Type:Original Article
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Uzma Saleem1, Saba Riaz1, Bashir Ahmad2, Saleem Mohammad1

1Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, PAKISTAN.

2Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore Campus, PAKISTAN.

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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 Trachyspermum ammi 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 (n = 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, 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd 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. T. ammi also decreased LFT and RFT parameters at the end of the study. Conclusion: T. ammi possessed antioxidant and antihyperlipidemic activities along with hepato‑ and nephro‑protective effects.

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