Protective Effect of Butanolic Fraction of <i>Delphinium brunonianum</i> on Fructose-Mediated Metabolic Alterations in Rats
2022
Syed Nasir Abbas Bukhari | Hira Asif | Alamgeer | Mulazim Hussain Asim | Hafiz Muhammad Irfan | Hasan Ejaz | Mervat A. Elsherif | Kashaf Junaid
The present study was conducted with an intent to evaluate the protective effect of butanolic fraction of <i>Delphinium brunonianum</i> on fructose mediated metabolic abnormalities in rats. Rats in all groups except control group were fed on 10% fructose for 6 weeks; however, rats in the treated group also received butanolic fraction for the last 3 weeks, along with the fructose. Moreover, phytoconstituents present in butanolic fraction were analyzed using LC-MS. All doses of butanolic fraction profoundly reduce the fructose-induced blood pressure, sympathetic over-activity, and weight gain. Furthermore, butanolic fraction prominently reduces the glucose intolerance and hyperinsulinemia in fructose-fed rats. On treatment with butanolic fraction, oxidative enzymes and the functionality of the aorta was also restored. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of several active constituents including bergenin, scopolin, rutinoside, kaempferol, coumaric acid, apigenin, and gingerol. In conclusion, butanolic fraction of <i>Delphinium brunonianum</i> has the potential to prevent and recover the fructose-induced metabolic perturbations.
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