Acute and Subacute Toxicity Evaluation of Corn Silk Extract
2018
Ha, A.W., Dankook University, Chungnam, Republic of Korea | Kang, H.J., Crop Foundation Division National Institute of Crop Science, Rural Development Administration, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea | Kim, S.L., National Institute of Crop Science, Rural Development Administration, Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea | Kim, M.H., Dankook University, Chungnam, Republic of Korea | Kim, W.K., Dankook University, Chungnam, Republic of Korea
Many studies have reported therapeutic efficacy of corn silk extract. However, research on its toxicity and safe dose range is limited. Thus, the objective of this study was to determine the acute and subacute toxicity of corn silk extract in ICR mice. To determine acute toxicity, corn silk extract containing high levels of maysin was orally administered to mice at a dose of 0 or 2,000 mg/kg. Clinical symptoms, mortality, and body weight changes were recorded for 14 days. To determine subacute toxicity, corn silk extract was orally administered to mice over a 4-week period, and then body weight, water and food consumption, and organ weight were determined. In addition, urine and serum analyses were performed. In the acute toxicity study, no death or abnormal symptoms was observed in all treatment groups during the study period. Body weights did not show any significant change compared to those of the control group. Lethal dose of corn silk extract was estimated to be more than 2,000 mg/kg. In the 4-week subacute toxicity study, there was no corn silk extract related toxic effect on body weight, water intake, food consumption, urine parameters, clinical chemistry, or organ weight. Histopathological examination showed no abnormality related to the administration of corn silk extract at 500 mg/kg. The maximum non-toxic dose of corn silk extract containing high levels of maysin was found to be more than 500 mg/kg.
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