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Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SJMPS)
Volume-8 | Issue-08 | 397-402
Original Research Article
Anti-Inflammatory Potentials of Aqueous Soursop Pulp Extracts on Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Adult Male Wistar Rats
Arene Ebube Chinwe, Ajemba Michael Nnaemeka, Ugo Chinemerem Henry, Ojukwu Charles Kenechukwu, Anyadike Ikenna Kelechi
Published : Aug. 10, 2022
DOI : 10.36348/sjmps.2022.v08i08.004
Abstract
Background: Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) is an age associated prostate gland enlargement in men that can lead to urination difficulty. The exact etiology of BPH is unknown. However, inflammation is a critical factor in the development of BPH. Soursop as a traditional medicine has anti-inflammatory properties. This study investigated the anti-inflammatory potentials of soursop pulp extracts on induced benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in adult male wistar rats. Materials and methods: Twenty-four adult male rats grouped into five were used for the study. BPH was induced subcutaneously in the inguinal region with testosterone propionate 3mg/kg/day. Acute toxicity test was carried out to determine the safety of the extract. The rats in group A served as the control group. Rats in group B, C and D were administered 200mg, 400mg, and 600mg of aqueous soursop extract per kg body weight/day. Biochemical analyses of the protein specific antigen, albumin, white blood cell count, testosterone, and C-reactive protein were performed after the trial. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 23. Results: Aqueous soursop pulp extract significantly decreased (p<0.05) the protein specific antigen by 58.87%. The extract at 400mg resulted in a percentage decrease in white blood cell count by 35.37% and albumin by 31.23 %. The extract at 600mg significantly decreased the testosterone and C- Reactive Protein by 59.88% and 69.47% respectively. Conclusion: The inflammatory bio-markers (prostate specific antigen, albumin, white blood cell count, testosterone, and C-reactive protein) studied after treatment revealed that aqueous soursop pulp extract is promising in the management of benign prostate hyperplasia.
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