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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
ISSN: 1394-195X
Vol. 17, No. 3, 2010, pp. 13-18
Bioline Code: mj10027
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 17, No. 3, 2010, pp. 13-18

 en Lycopersicon esculentum check for this species in other resources (Tomato) Prevents Adverse Effects of Lead on Blood Constituents
Salawu, Emmanuel O.

Abstract

Background: Lead is known for its adverse effects on various organs and systems. In this study, the ability of lead to adversely affect blood parameters was investigated, and Lycopersicon esculentum check for this species in other resources , or commonly known as tomato (a source of antioxidants), was administered orally in the form of tomato paste (TP) to reduce the adverse effects of lead.
Methods: The study involved 56 Wistar rats divided equally into 4 groups of 14 rats each: Control, LAG, TPG, and LA+TPG. Control and TPG rats were given distilled water ad libitum, while LAG and LA+TPG rats were given 1% lead (II) acetate (LA) per day. TPG and LA+TPG rats were additionally treated with 1.5 ml of TP per day. All treatments lasted for 10 weeks, after which the rats were weighed and sacrificed, and haematological and biochemical parameters were measured. The independent samples t test was used to analyse the results.
Results: Lead caused significant reductions in the following parameters: weight; packed cell volume; red blood cell and white blood cell counts; the percentages of lymphocytes and monocytes; total serum protein, albumin, and globulin levels; and plasma superoxide dismutase and catalase activities. In contrast, lead caused a significant increase in the percentage of neutrophils and the plasma malondialdehyde concentration. TP, however, significantly prevented the adverse effects of LA.
Conclusion: The oral administration of TP prevents the adverse effects of lead on blood constituents.

Keywords
anaemia, antioxidants, biochemical marker, lead, Lycopersicon esculentum, medical sciences

 
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