Wistar rats

Assessment of Some Kidney Function Indices and Kidney Histopathology of Wistar Rats Exposed to Crude Palm Oil of Varied Free Fatty Acid Levels

Palm oil is a major source of dietary fats and oils in many regions of the world. In this study, the effect of crude palm oil (CPO) of varied free fatty acid (FFA) levels on some kidney function indices and kidney histopathology in Wistar rats was investigated. Thirty-six female Wistar rats were grouped into six categories: a control group with no palm oil intake and five experimental groups receiving crude palm oil with FFA levels of 0.4 %, 4.8 %, 8.4 %, 21.9 % and 42.7 %, respectively. The rats were administered a dosage of 480 mg/kg body weight of CPO for four weeks.

Evaluation of the Liver Function and Haematological Parameters of Wistar Rats Fed with Casein Protein

Casein is the major protein found in bovine milk. Universally used in human nutrition for all ages and in the dairy industry, milk is regarded as whole food which provides high quality protein and indispensable micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. The evaluation of the liver function test and haematological parameters of rats fed with casein protein was carried out.

Evaluation of the Liver Function and Haematological Parameters of Wistar Rats Fed with Casein Protein

Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria