Nephroprotective Effect of Essential Oils from Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Rhizomes against Cadmium-induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats

Ayodele, Jacob Akinyemi and Oluwabamise, Lekan Faboya and Awonegan, Ayodeji Paul and Israel, Olayide and Opeyemi, Ayodeji Faboya and Titus, Ademola Oluwasola (2018) Nephroprotective Effect of Essential Oils from Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Rhizomes against Cadmium-induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats. Journal of Oleo Science, 67 (10). pp. 1339-1345. ISSN 1347-3352

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Abstract

Several studies have shown that cadmium (Cd) induces nephrotoxicity and many plant foods phytochemicals have been found useful but their possible mechanism of action still remains unexplored. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the nephroprotective effect of essential oils from Nigeria ginger and turmeric rhizomes in cadmium-treated rats by examining their effect on renal function biomarkers (creatinine, urea and BUN), inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-Alpha) and renal adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity. The result revealed that essential oils from ginger and turmeric rhizomes exert anti-inflammatory effect by preventing alterations of renal function markers and cytokines (IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-Alpha) levels in Cd-treated rats. In addition, the essential oils inhibited renal ADA activity in Cdtreated rats. In conclusion, inhibition of ADA activity and modulation of inflammatory cytokines could be suggested as the possible mechanism of action by which essential oils from ginger and turmeric rhizomes exert their nephroprotective activities

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: essential oil, nephrotoxicity, cytokines, ADA
Subjects: Q Science > QD Chemistry
Divisions: Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Law
Depositing User: Mrs Ayomide Rasaq
Date Deposited: 11 Apr 2020 11:42
Last Modified: 11 Apr 2020 11:42
URI: http://eprints.abuad.edu.ng/id/eprint/665

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