Diet from Mantisa religiosa-egg case abolishes pulmonary dysfunctions triggered by sub-acute exposure to aerosolized-petroleum hydrocarbons in rat model

Akintunde, J. K.; Obisesan, Omobolaji Olubukunmi; Akinsete, Shade J.; Adegoke, Ayodeji Mathias

doi:10.1016/j.yclnex.2019.04.001

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“…Also, some essential trace elements were determined which include calcium (10,800 mg/kg), potassium (5,600 mg/kg), magnesium (200 mg/kg), iron (165.48 mg/kg), sodium (116.29 mg/kg), manganese (57.98 mg/kg), zinc (10.69 mg/kg), and copper (3.89 mg/kg). The protein content of PMECP from our previous study revealed (69.65%) followed by carbohydrate (12.81%), fat (12.50%), and nitrogen (12.32%) (Akintunde et al., 2019).…”

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“…This suggests that production of free radicals and lipid peroxidation that were involved in the pathogenesis of some chronic diseases of both man and animals (Zheleva‐Dimitrova, Nedialkov, & Kitanov, 2010) could be prevented by foods containing high level of proteins (Kuyooro, Akintunde, Okekearu, & Maduagwu, 2019). Our previous report demonstrated that PMECP containing high quantity of proteins and phenols could be antihepatotoxic and lung protective (Akintunde et al., 2019) in animal model. However, it pertinent to say that PMECP in this study can be used as antioxidant agent against myriad of free radicals and lipid peroxidation in mammals (Akintunde et al., 2019) and fishes.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…Our previous report demonstrated that PMECP containing high quantity of proteins and phenols could be antihepatotoxic and lung protective (Akintunde et al, 2019) in animal model. However, it pertinent to say that PMECP in this study can be used as antioxidant agent against myriad of free radicals and lipid peroxidation in mammals (Akintunde et al, 2019) and fishes.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…Naturally, phenolic acids from our recent study reported that antioxidants were also obtained from insect origin, which can scavenge free radicals in aqueous and organic milieu (Akintunde et al, 2019).…”

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“…The Mantis religiosa egg case, otherwise known as mantis formula in English is secreted by the female praying mantis insect inform of foamy proteinous liquid material which originally protects its eggs from harsh conditions and parasitic insects (AES, 2014). Our previous study has discovered Mantis religiosa egg case as high source of proteins (69.65%), calcium (10,800 mg/kg), potassium (5,600 mg/ kg), magnesium (200 mg/kg), and iron (165 mg/kg) (Akintunde, Obisesan, Akinsete, & Adegoke, 2019). Due to these therapeutic potentials of Mantis religiosa egg case, the present study examines the prophylactic effect of praying mantis egg case powder (PMECP) against the accumulation of Cd in key tissues of African catfish.…”

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Egg case concentrate of Mantis religiosa abrogates the accumulation of cadmium in muscular and bone tissues of African catfish via activation of nitric oxide and myeloperoxidase activity

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The study examined the prophylactic effect of praying mantis egg case powder (PMECP) against the accumulation of cadmium (Cd) in key tissues of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Thirty African catfish were randomly distributed into six (n = 5) groups. Group I was treated with normal fish diet (NFD) only. Group II was exposed to Cd + NFD. Group III was exposed to Cd + NFD + EC 50 PMECP. Group IV was exposed to Cd + NFD + EC 50 PMECP + 10% EC 50 PMECP. Group V was exposed to Cd + NFD + EC 50 PMECP + 20% EC 50 PMECP. Group VI was treated with EC 50 PMECP + NFD for 14 days. Inhibitory concentration (IC 50) of PMECP significantly scavenged free radicals in vitro with corresponding increase in the activity of myeloperoxidase (MPO) and nitric oxide (NO) level. PMECP also showed highest growth-rate pattern and downregulation of cavitation within the lamellae. Hence, PMECP may be a prophylactic agent against the Cd accumulation in African catfish. Practical applications Mantis religiosa egg case is widely used in Asian traditional medicine and some part of West Africa, as prevention against several diseases such as urinary disorders, infertility, impotence, and shingles. Our previous investigation showed that Mantis religiosa egg case flour could prevent hepatotoxicity, inhibit respiratory dysfunction, and interrupt oxidative damage in lungs. It is also commonly utilized for its high protein content and clear airways potential. The results of this study revealed empirical evidence concerning the possible usage of PMECP as natural, alternative, and/or complementary protein supplement with prophylactic potentials. Hence, this study underlines PMECP as prophylactic agent in abrogating the accumulation of cadmium as well as improving the protein content in African catfish. K E Y W O R D S accumulation, cadmium, praying mantis egg case powder, Clarias gariepinus, prophylactics How to cite this article: Akintunde JK, Imhade IA, Oboh G. Egg case concentrate of Mantis religiosa abrogates the accumulation of cadmium in muscular and bone tissues of African catfish via activation of nitric oxide and myeloperoxidase activity.

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confidence: 75%