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. 2014 Oct;6(4):267-73.
doi: 10.4103/0974-8490.138237.

Antihyperlipidemic potential of Albizia amara (Roxb) Boiv. bark against Triton X-100 induced hyperlipidemic condition in rats

Rohit Gundamaraju  1 , Kim Kah Hwi  1 , Rajeev K Singla  2 , Ravi Chandra Vemuri  1 , Sartaj Banu Mulapalli  3
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Antihyperlipidemic potential of Albizia amara (Roxb) Boiv. bark against Triton X-100 induced hyperlipidemic condition in rats

Rohit Gundamaraju et al. Pharmacognosy Res. 2014 Oct.

Abstract

Background: The plant Albizia amara (Roxb.) Boiv. bark was used in traditional medical practices of India to treat cardiovascular diseases. Hyperlipidemia is the greatest risk factor of coronary heart disease.

Objective: The objective of this study was to screen the potential of A. amara against the condition of hyperlipidemia in rats.

Materials and methods: The antihyperlipidemic activity of A. amara ethanolic extract (AAEE) was studied on Triton X-100 induced model of hyperlipidemia in rats. Hyperlipidemia in experimental rats was evidenced by an enhancement in the levels of serum cholesterol, triglycerides (TGs), low density lipoprotein (LDL), very LDL (VLDL) and decrease in high density lipoprotein (HDL).

Results: AAEE showed significant antihyperlipidemic effect by lowering the serum levels of biochemical parameters such as a significant reduction in the level of serum cholesterol, TG (104.1 ± 3.39), LDL (48.2 ± 2.19), VLDL (20.81 ± 0.67) and increase in HDL (47.25 ± 2.05) level with an increase in a dose of AAEE (41.39 ± 1.24) < (47.25 ± 2.05), which was similar to the standard drug atorvastatin. The results of serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase and serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase also revealed that the plant extract was found to be safe on liver. Histopathological evaluation also revealed the positive effect of the plant extract. Preliminary phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of phytoconstituents such as saponins, glycosides and tannins. The preliminary chemical constituents stood as a strong evidence for the study.

Conclusion: Summing up the evidences of the pragmatic study, we can conclude that the extract of A. amara (Roxb.) Boiv. Bark aids in declining the condition of hyperlipidemia in rats.

Keywords: Albizia amara; Triton X-100; atorvastatin; hyperlipidemia.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared

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Effect of administration of Albizia amara ethanolic extract (250/500 mg/kg, p.o., once daily)/atorvastatin (10 mg/kg, p.o., once daily) on serum lipid parameter levels in rats induced with Triton X-100
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Effects of Albizia amara ethanolic extract on low density lipoprotein/high density lipoprotein and atherogenic index
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Figure 3
Effects of Albizia amara ethanolic extract on serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase, serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase and Alkaline phosphatases
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Figure 4
Effects of Albizia amara ethanolic extract on liver histopathology of triton induced hyperlipidemic condition
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