Effect of mahogany seed extract on the blood sugar level of mice

Date of Publication

1997

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Biology

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Abstract/Summary

The effects of three concentrations: 25%, 50% and 100% of mahogany seed extract were tested on the blood sugar of female white mice. Dosages of the mahogany seed extract were force-fed to the mice and blood sugar levels were measured weekly for six weeks using Accu-Check 111 machine (glucometer). Generally, a decreasing trend was observed among the treated groups. Significant reductions were found in the blood sugar levels of mice force-fed with 25% and 50% mahogany seed extract during the third until the sixth week. The blood sugar levels of mice decreased from 75.45 mg/dl in the 50% concentration. Mice force-fed with 100% mahogany seed extract had a significant decrease during week five with 64.00 mg/dl and week six with 57.44 mg/dl. The levels of decrease in blood sugar among the five groups did not differ significantly from one another.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU07635

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

26 numb. leaves

Keywords

Mahogany; Extracts; Seeds; Mice; Blood sugar

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