Effect of aqueous solution of caffeine on serum level of superoxide dismutase in male Wister rats
Department of biochemistry/chemistry technology, school of science laboratory technology, university of port Harcourt.
Research Article
GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2022, 18(01), 046–050.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2022.18.1.0370
Publication history:
Received on 27 November 2021; revised on 07 January 2022; accepted on 09 January 2022
Abstract:
Caffeine is an active ingredient of coffee (Nescafe) as one of the major sources of dietary antioxidant compounds which counteract the action of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which are the main contributors to oxidative stress. This research is carried out to investigate the role of caffeine in modulating superoxide dismutase and caffeine’s contribution to aging. Forty five sexually matured albino rats with weights ranging from 120-200g were purchased from the animal house of the Department of Anatomy, University of Port Harcourt. These animals were divided into five groups according to their weights and were housed in fifteen well ventilated cages containing sawdust which serves as beddings for the comfort of the animals and for easy removal of their feaces. They were fed daily with animal feed, water ad libitum and allowed to acclimatize for a period of one week, after which their weights were taken and caffeine administration commenced.The results obtained showed a significant (p<0.05) increase in the body weight of the animals on days 14 and 21 following the administration of 20mg/kg of the extract when compared with day 0 and a significant (p<0.05) increase in serum superoxide dismutase activity for 100mg/kg on day 14 when compared to the control. The findings of this study suggests that caffeine (NESCAFE) may have little or no significant effect on the activity of superoxide dismutase.
Keywords:
Aqueous; Effect; Caffeine; Serum; Superoxide Dismutase; Male Wister rats
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