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
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
Recommended Citation
Santos, L. C. (1997). Effect of mahogany seed extract on the blood sugar level of mice. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1464