Effect of Both Phytoestrogen and Xenoestrogen on Some Sexual Hormones in Male Albino Rats and Illustration of The Effect of Arctium Lappa L (A. Lappa) on Their Actions | ||||
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||||
Article 2, Volume 77, Issue 5, October 2019, Page 5520-5527 PDF (491.07 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/ejhm.2019.60262 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Eman G.E. Helal 1; Nora Abdulaziz Aljalaud2; Mohamed A. Abdelaziz3; Abeer Zakaria1 | ||||
1Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Al- Azhar University (Girls) | ||||
2Biology Department Collage of Science Imam Abdulrahman Bin Fasial University | ||||
3Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background: Xenoestrogens are chemically distinct industrial products potentially able to disrupt the endocrine system by mimicking the action of endogenous steroid hormones. Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring non-steroidal plant chemicals that can act like the female hormone estrogen. Arctium lappa (burdock) root has traditionally been recommended as an aphrodisiac agent. Objective: The aim of the study was to clarify the effect of both bisphenol-A (BPA) and anise oil together on some sexual hormones and illustration the effect of A. lappa on their actions. Materials and methods: The study was conducted on thirty male albino rats. The animals were divided into three groups: Group I, control untreated group, Group II, rats treated with bisphenol-A and anise oil and Group III, rats treated with BPA and anise oil in addition to A. lappa. Blood samples were collected to estimate biochemical parameters. Results: The biochemical results showed highly significant increase (p < 0.01) in the activities of ALT, AST, urea, creatinine, FSH, prolactin, total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDLC, VLDL, LDL/HDL and TC/HDL levels. While, there was highly significant decrease (p < 0.01) in HDLC, total protein, albumin, globulin, testosterone and, LH. All these results turned back to the normal values after receiving the A. lappa as compared to normal group. Conclusion: it could be concluded that phytoestrogen and xenoestrogen have undesirable effects and it's recommended to minimize the utilization of these compound to protect people from its hazardous effects. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
BPA; Anise oil; A. lappa; Hormonal assay; biochemical parameters | ||||
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