TITLE:
Radioprotective Potencies of Allium Cepa Extract (ACE) against Radiation-Induced Hepatoxicity in Wistar Rats
AUTHORS:
Sylvester Kelechi Kenneth, Okeke Francisca Nneka, Agwu Kenneth Kalu, Attah Okwudili Joseph
KEYWORDS:
Allium Cepa, Winstar RAT, MDA, SOD, Hepatoxicity
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Medical Physics, Clinical Engineering and Radiation Oncology,
Vol.12 No.3,
July
5,
2023
ABSTRACT: Background and Purpose: All types of ionizing
radiations generate ions which can lead to the formation of free radicals and
reactive oxygen species (ROS). Excess production of free radicals or decrease
in antioxidants level leads to oxidative stress. It is a harmful process that
induces damage to cell structures, lipids, proteins, RNA and DNA which leads to
a number of diseases. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of plant
extract (Allium Cepa Extract (ACE)) on the kidney of wistar rats exposed to
radiation using and assaying some biochemical enzymes. Material and Method: 60 wistar rats weighing 170 ± 20 g were equally divided into six groups for the
study. Group 1 (control): neither received ACE nor irradiation. Group 2 (ACE):
received 1000 mg/Kg b.wt of ACE. Group 3 (4 Gy-Irradiated): were exposed to 4
Gy TBI on day 14. Group 4 (6 Gy-Irradiated): were exposed to 6 Gy TBI on day
14. Group 5 (ACE + 4 Gy): were treated with 1000 mg/Kg b.wt of ACE once daily
for twenty-eight days but exposed to 4 Gy TBI on day 14. Group 6 (ACE + 6 Gy): were
treated with 1000 mg/Kg b.wt of ACE once daily for twenty-eight days but exposed
to 6 Gy TBI on day 14. All the groups received distilled water and feed ad libitum during the acclimatization and experimental periods. Four animals in each group
were sacrificed 24 h after irradiation and the 4 remaining animals were
sacrificed on day 29 for biochemical assay and histopathological evaluation,
the statistical analysis was done using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) on
the data editor SPSS version 28. Results: From the biochemical enzymes,
the level of Malondialdehyde (MDA) in group 2 when compared to group 1 was
almost the same, which was not statically significant with (p > 0.05), but
groups 3 and 4 show a significant increase in the level of MDA with (p
0.05). The other enzymes like SOD, CAT, GST, and GSH followed suit. Conclusion: From the results it is a clear indication that Allium Cepa Extract can ameliorate the effect of
radiation induced disease.