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Item Effects of Ethanol Extract of Secamone afzelii (Schult) K. Schum (Asclepiadceae) Leaves on Aluminum Chloride-induced Reproductive Toxicity in Male Wistar Rats(JKIMSU, 2021-06) Taiwo, O.O.; Ayoka, O.A.; Akano, O.P.; Adeoye, A.D.; Odukoya, S.O.ABackground: The local use of medicinal plants in the management of reproductive abnormalities is a common practice in Africa. One prominent plant used in Nigeria for such purpose is Secamone afzelii. Aim and Objectives: To investigate the effects of Ethanol Extract of Secamone afzelii (EESA) on reproductive dysfunction induced by Aluminum Chloride (AlCl ) in 3 male rats. Material and Methods: Thirty matured male Wistar rats equally divided into six groups were used for this study. Group I served as control, group II received AlCl (35 mg/kg bw), groups III and IV 3 received 35 mg/kg bw and 100 and 200 mg/kg EESA respectively. Groups V and VI received 100 and 200 mg/kg EEESA respectively. Doses were given once daily via oral route for 14 consecutive days. Results: The results revealed that, AlCl caused significant 3 decrease in final body weight, sex organs relative weight, sperm concentration, motility and viability, serum follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, testosterone concentration and Glutathione (GSH) activity, accompanied with significant increase in sperm abnormalities. AlCl also induced apparent 3 alteration in the histoarchitecture of the testis and epididymis. Treatment with EESA modulated the harmful effects of AlCl . This was proved by 3 improvement in the gross anatomical, hormonal and antioxidant activity of treated rats. There was a noticeable improvement in the histopathology of testicular and epididymal tissues. EESA significantly increased serum testosterone in a dose dependent manner. Conclusion: EESA is a possible ameliorative agent in AlCl -induced reproductive toxicity and 3 oxidative stress in male rat.Item Effects of Methanol Extract of Senna Podocarpa leaf on the Reproductive Parameters of Male Wistar Rats Following lead Acetate Toxicity(Reproductive System and Sexual Disorders: Current Research, 2020) Akinsomisoye, O.S; Akomolafe, R.O.; Abatan, J.A.; Akano, O.P.; Odukoya, S.O.A; Akintayo, C.OBackground: Lead and its compounds have been implicated to be reprotoxic by inducing testicular damage and causing hormonal imbalance. Senna podocarpa has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and wound healing potentials. This study investigated the effects of the methanol extract of Senna podocarpa leaf (MESP) on the reproductive activities of male Wistar rats following the induction of reproductive toxicity using lead acetate. Methods: Thirty male rats with body weights between 170g - 200g (10 - 12 weeks) were used for the study. The rats were divided into 6 equal groups as follows; Group 1 rats received 1 ml/kg of Tween 80 only while group 2 rats received 15 mg/kg lead acetate only. Rats in group 3 received 15 mg/kg lead acetate and 500mg/kg of MESP concurrently while rats in group 4 received 15 mg/kg lead acetate and 1000mg/kg of MESP concurrently. Groups 5 and 6 rats received only 500 mg/kg and1000 mg/kg of MESP respectively. Lead acetate was administered intraperitoneally while MESP and Tween 80 were administered orally. All treatments were for 14 days. Results: It was observed from the results that administration of lead acetate for 14 days induced male reproductive toxicity which was evidenced by testicular and epididymal degeneration, significant decrease in sperm parameters, reproductive hormone and antioxidant level. However, concomitant administration of MESP especially at 1000 mg/kg ameliorated the toxic effect of lead acetate as shown by improved testicular and epididymal histology as well as increased sperm parameters. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that MESP may be used as herbal remedy in cases of reproductive toxicity caused by lead acetate.