Effects of Cyperus esculentus (Tiger Nut) Extract on the Irradiated Testes of Wistar Rats doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v4i11.20

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Cyperus esculentus, Ionizing irradiation, Testes, Wistar rats

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Benjamin E. Udoh
Department of Radiography and Radiological Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Akwa E. Erim
Department of Radiography and Radiological Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Samson O. Paulinus
Department of Radiography and Radiological Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Eru M. Eru
Department of Anatomical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Ekaete V. Ukpong
Department of Radiography and Radiological Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Itoro Efanga
Department of Radiography and Radiological Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Bassey E. Archibong
Department of Radiography and Radiological Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Akpama E. Egong
Department of Radiography and Radiological Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Etorobong E. Udo
Department of Radiography and Radiological Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Nneoyi O. Egbe
Department of Radiography and Radiological Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

Abstract

Cyperus esculentus (Tiger nut) may be a useful supplement in combating fertility challenges imposed by exogenous substances like ionizing radiation. The study investigated the usefulness of Cyperus esculentus as a phytoremedy supplement in reversing radiation-induced changes on the testicular microstructure of Wistar rats. The animals were exposed to ionizing radiation and treated with tiger nut aqueous extract at 750 mg/kg for 2 hours 7 days post irradiation. The animals were exposed to X-rays using exposure settings of 75 kVp and 20 mAs with a moBDiagno X-ray unit and sacrificed 24 hours after the last administration. Their testes were removed and processed for histological evaluation. The results showed that ionizing radiationcaused deleterious effects on the seminiferous tubules of the rats which were reversed in animals treated with the aqueous tiger nut extract. In conclusion, Cyperus esculentus has the potential to reverse radiation-induced damage on the ultrastructure of the testes, which may improve radiation-related male fertility effects.

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Udoh, B. E., Erim, A. E., Paulinus, S. O., Eru, E. M., Ukpong, E. V., Efanga, I., Archibong, B. E., Egong, A. E., Udo, E. E., & Egbe, N. O. (2020). Effects of Cyperus esculentus (Tiger Nut) Extract on the Irradiated Testes of Wistar Rats: doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v4i11.20. Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research (TJNPR), 4(11), 966-969. https://tjnpr.org/index.php/home/article/view/964
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Udoh, B. E., Erim, A. E., Paulinus, S. O., Eru, E. M., Ukpong, E. V., Efanga, I., Archibong, B. E., Egong, A. E., Udo, E. E., & Egbe, N. O. (2020). Effects of Cyperus esculentus (Tiger Nut) Extract on the Irradiated Testes of Wistar Rats: doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v4i11.20. Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research (TJNPR), 4(11), 966-969. https://tjnpr.org/index.php/home/article/view/964

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