Nutr Res Pract.  2018 Dec;12(6):535-540. 10.4162/nrp.2018.12.6.535.

Evaluation of antiproteinuric and hepato-renal protective activities of propolis in paracetamol toxicity in rats

• El Menyiy
• Al-Waili N
• El Ghouizi A
• Al-Waili W
• Lyoussi B

• KMID: 2448699
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4162/nrp.2018.12.6.535

Abstract

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES
Propolis has a rich source of bioactive compounds and has renal and hepatic protective properties. The purpose of this study was to investigate the beneficial effect of hydro-ethanolic extract of propolis against paracetamol-induced liver damage and impairment of kidney function, as well as hematological changes in rats.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Six groups of rats were used; the first group was served as a control; the second and third groups were treated by propolis extract at a dose of 50 and 100 mg/kg.B.WT. respectively; the fourth group was treated by paracetamol (200 mg/kg.B.WT.); the fifth group was treated by propolis (50 mg/kg.B.WT.) for eight days and then received similar dose of propolis for following seven days with paracetamol at a dose of 200 mg/kg.B.WT. daily for the seven days; and the sixth group was treated with propolis (100 mg/kg.B.WT.) for eight days and then received similar dose of propolis for following seven days with paracetamol at a dose of 200 mg/kg.B.WT. daily for the seven days. All the animals were treated for a period of 15 days. At the end of the experimental period, blood samples were collected for measurement of the liver enzymes, serum albumin, protein and creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, hematological parameters, and urine volume, protein and albumin.
RESULTS
Paracetamol over dose significantly lowered hemoglobin, serum total protein, albumin, and uric acid, while it significantly increased blood creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and lactate dehydrogenase activities, white blood cells, and platelet count as compared to the control. However, these alterations were significantly attenuated by the use of propolis extract and the effect was dose dependent. Interestingly, propolis prevented paracetamol induced proteinuria, low hemoglobin and body weight loss.
CONCLUSIONS
Propolis significantly prevented paracetamol induced renal, hepatic and hematological toxicity and might be useful in the management of liver and renal diseases particularly proteinuria.

Keyword

Propolis; paracetamol; kidney; liver; proteinuria

MeSH Terms

Acetaminophen*
Alanine Transaminase
Animals
Aspartate Aminotransferases
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Body Weight
Creatinine
Kidney
L-Lactate Dehydrogenase
Leukocytes
Liver
Platelet Count
Propolis*
Proteinuria
Rats*
Serum Albumin
Uric Acid
Acetaminophen
Alanine Transaminase
Aspartate Aminotransferases
Creatinine
L-Lactate Dehydrogenase
Propolis
Serum Albumin
Uric Acid

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