EFFECTS OF BRIDELIA TOMENTOSA LEAF EXTRACT WITH ETHANOL ON TOTAL PROTEIN OF STREPTOZOTOCIN (STZ) NDUCED DIABETES OF ALBINO RATS

Student: Fidelis Ewa Asu
Supervisor: Dr Bayim Peter-Robins Bayim
HOD: Dr Eka Moses Bassey
Department of Biochemistry
Physical Sciences
University of Cross River State, Calabar

Abstract

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, leading to severe health complications if left unmanaged. The growing global prevalence of diabetes has sparked interest in alternative treatments, including the use of medicinal plants with hypoglycemic properties. Bridelia tomentosa is a medicinal plant traditionally used for various health conditions, but its potential role in diabetes management remains underexplored. This study evaluated the hypoglycemic effects of Bridelia tomentosa extracts at three different doses (high 2000 mg, medium 1500 mg, and low 1000 mg) compared to normal and positive control groups. Our results showed no significant difference (p

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