Evaluation of Mallotus oppositifolius Methanol Leaf Extract on the Glycaemia and Lipid Peroxidation in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats: A Preliminary Study
Table 1
The effect of MP extract on the fasting blood glucose levels of test rats.
Group
Treatment
No. of animals
Weight
Blood glucose levels in mmol/L
Sampling time in hours
0
1
6
12
I
Negative control (dist. water), that is, Diabetic rats
6
(0.231)
(0.817)
(0.280)
(0.121)
II
Diabetic rats treated with MP 100 mg/kg
6
(0.342)
(0.108)
(0.021)
(0.075)
III
Diabetic rats treated with MP 200 mg/kg
6
(0.583)
(0.005)
(0.014)
(0.770)
IV
Diabetic rats treated with MP 400 mg/kg
6
(0.021)
(0.0001)
(0.013)
(0.04)
V
Positive control-diabetic rats treated with glibenclamide (2 mg/kg)
6
(0.108)
(0.034)
(0.280)
(0.033)
Data are expressed as mean ± SEM. values ( ) < 0.05 values ≤ 0.001 compared to the control groups were considered significant.
