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Asian Journal of Biochemistry

Year: 2014 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 2 | Page No.: 98-106
DOI: 10.3923/ajb.2014.98.106
Cardioprotective Potential of Wedelia chinensi on Isoproterenol Induced Myocardial Rat
M.S.S. Monisha, B. Ragavan and D.A.B. Rex

Abstract: Wedelia chinensis is a deciduous tree traditionally considered as cardio tonic but has not been proven scientifically. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the cardio-protective effect of W.chinensis on isoproterenol induced myocardial infarction in rat. The experimental albino rats were divided into four groups. The hydro-ethanolic extract of W.chinensis was orally administered to group 3 and 4 rats for 28 days. Isoproterenol (20 mg/100 g) subcutaneously injected twice at an interval of 24 h to the group 3 rats on 29 and 30th day. At the end, rats were sacrificed and collected serum and heart samples for biochemical and histopathological studies. Significant (p<0.05) results were observed on protein, urea, creatinine, serum lipid profile, cardiac marker enzymes and antioxidants in group 3 rats nearer to normal. Histopathological observation clearly showed the cardioprotective action of the study plant. Further studies will identify the bioactive molecule responsible for the cardioprotective activity.

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M.S.S. Monisha, B. Ragavan and D.A.B. Rex, 2014. Cardioprotective Potential of Wedelia chinensi on Isoproterenol Induced Myocardial Rat. Asian Journal of Biochemistry, 9: 98-106.

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