Histomorphology of seminal vesicle and testicular tissue of Wistar rats following administration of Carica Papaya

Zenebo, V. C. and Eric, U. C. (2017) Histomorphology of seminal vesicle and testicular tissue of Wistar rats following administration of Carica Papaya. African Journal of Cellular Pathology, 8 (6). pp. 45-49. ISSN 2449-0776

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Abstract

Aim: This study was aimed at evaluating the effect of Carica papaya on male
reproductive organs.
Methods: Twenty Wistar rats were randomly grouped into 4 of 5 rats each. They were fed with 2.5g/kg, 5g/kg and 7.5g/kg of ethanolic extract of Carica papaya once a day. The first group was given water. The rats were sacrificed on the 14th day and blood and tissues were taken for biochemical and histological analysis.
Results: There was significant increase (PË‚0.05) in serum protein (83.60±3.209, 78.80±1.483 and 72.60±3.578) and alkaline phosphatase (95.80±2.387, 62.80±2.168 and 99.60±1.817) when compared with the controls (64.40±3.286 and 55.60±4.722) respectively. The histology of the tissues was also normal.
Conclusion: Carica papaya leaf at various dosages in this research did not distort blood chemistry and the histo-architecture of the seminal vesicle and testicular tissue.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Journal Eprints > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 18 Feb 2023 11:56
Last Modified: 02 May 2024 09:12
URI: http://repository.journal4submission.com/id/eprint/405

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