ANTIHYPERLIPIDEMIC ACTIVITY OF COMMIPHORA MUKUL AGAINST ATHEROGENIC DIET-INDUCED HYPERLIPIDEMIA IN EXPERIMENTAL RATS
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https://doi.org/10.22159/ajpcr.2018.v11i6.24800Keywords:
Commiphora mukul, Antihyperlipidemic, High-density lipoproteins, AtorvastatinAbstract
Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of antihyperlipidemic activity of ethyl acetate extract of Commiphora mukul (EECM) gum resin and compares its efficacy with that of atorvastatin against atherogenic diet-induced hyperlipidemia model using rat as an experimental animal.
Methods: Wistar albino rats were divided into five groups. Control animals received normal diet, hyperlipidemic control; rats treated with EECM 100 and 200 mg/kg and positive control, receiving standard drug atorvastatin 2.70 mg/kg.
Results: Increase the level of serum cholesterol, phospholipids, high-density lipoproteins, low-density lipoproteins, and triglycerides causing hyperlipidemia further leading to the development of atherosclerosis. On the other hand, oral administration of ethyl acetate extract of C. mukul at dose of 200 mg/kg for 15 days resulted in the prevention of above abnormalities.
Conclusion: The results suggest that EECM could be beneficial in the treatment of atherosclerosis, characterized by atherogenic lipoprotein profile and abnormalities in lipid metabolism.
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