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Antioxidant and the ameliorating effect of Allium cepa (Onion) fortified feed against potassium bromate induced oxidative damage in Wistar rats.

Antioxidant and the ameliorating effect of Allium cepa (Onion) fortified feed against potassium bromate induced oxidative damage in Wistar rats.

Authors :
Nwonuma CO
Osemwegie OO
Alejolowo OO
Irokanulo EO
Olaniran AF
Fadugba DO
Opaleke DO
Ojo OA
Source :
Toxicology reports [Toxicol Rep] 2021 Mar 31; Vol. 8, pp. 759-766. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Mar 31 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Allium cepa Linn (Onion) Organosulfuric compounds and phytonutrients have medicinal benefits. The study estimated the antioxidant effect of Allium cepa in fortified feed against oxidative damage caused by potassium bromate. Commercial feed was fortified by substituting 10 %, 20 %, and 30 % of rat's daily ration with the respective portion of pulverized Allium cepa . Potassium bromate was administered orally to the rats in all the groups except rats in the normal control. The rats in the test groups were allowed access to the fortified feed ad libitum. The animals were sacrificed; consequently, the serum, liver, and kidney were obtained for biochemical assay and histological assessment. The percentage composition of some amino acids and some proximate were higher in the fortified feed. Furthermore, Malondialdehyde (MDA) level in the liver, kidney, and serum decreased significantly (P ≤ 0.05) in rats fed with fortified feed compared to administered only Potassium bromate. Similarly, the concentration of total protein increased significantly (P ≤ 0.05) in the liver, kidney, and serum of the animals fed with fortified feed. The hematology result was normal in rats fed with fortified feed. The liver and kidney cell architecture was normal in animals fed with fortified feed. Allium cepa may have conferred protection and amelioration to oxidative damage by potassium bromate in rats.<br />Competing Interests: The authors report no declarations of interest.<br /> (© 2021 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2214-7500
Volume :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Toxicology reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33854953
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxrep.2021.03.029