Parkia Biglobosa Jacq. (Locust Bean) Leaves and Seeds Extracts Attenuates Diabetic-linked Cognitive Dysfunction in Streptozotocin-induced Male Wistar Rats

Overview

Journal Metab Brain Dis

Publisher Springer

Specialties Endocrinology
Neurology

Date 2024 Dec 23

PMID 39714608

Authors

Oluwapelumi M Ajiboye

Kayode O Ogunwenmo

Aderiike G Adewumi

Clinton C Mohanye

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Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels, causing significant morbidity and mortality rates. This study investigated the antidiabetic, neuroprotective, and antioxidant effects of ethanol extracts of Parkia biglobosa (PB) leaves and seeds in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. The administration of STZ significantly elevated fasting blood glucose levels (FBGL) to 355-400 mg/mL compared to 111 mg/mL in normal controls, indicating hyperglycemia. Treatment with PB extracts at 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg significantly (p < 0.05) reduced FBGL in a dose-dependent manner. No significant difference was observed between the effects of metformin and PB extracts at 200 mg/kg. Cognitive dysfunction, assessed using the Y-maze test, was significantly improved in groups treated with PB extracts (p < 0.05), particularly at 200 mg/kg, through inhibition of cholinesterase activity and protection against oxidative damage. Both PB extracts also demonstrated significant inhibition (p < 0.05) of α-amylase and α-glucosidase activity, reducing postprandial hyperglycemia, with a stronger inhibition at 200 mg/kg. Additionally, PB extracts significantly increased catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities, reversing the diabetes-induced decline in antioxidant enzyme levels. Monoamine oxidase (MAO) activity, elevated in diabetic conditions, was significantly downregulated by PB treatment, further contributing to neuroprotection. The neuroprotective effects may be attributed to the inhibition of cholinesterase and MAO, which help maintain neurotransmitter levels, alongside the antioxidant properties that mitigate oxidative stress in the brain. These findings suggest that PB extracts could serve as a natural therapeutic agent for diabetes management, with its effects comparable to metformin at higher doses.

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