1. Durational exposure-dependent effect of carbamate treated net on hepatic and renal functions in Wistar rats
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Essien , M. N., Eban, L. K., Bassey , N. O., Ukpanukpong , R. U., and Agunwa , A. O.
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General Arts and Humanities ,Carbamate, Serum Enzymes, Serum Creatinine and Urea Level - Abstract
Assessment of the duration exposure-dependent effect of carbamate treated net on hepatic and renal functions of albino Wistar rats after 30 and 60 days was carried out. Serum ALT, AST and ALP levels were determined to assess liver function while serum creatinine and urea levels were measured for kidney function. Eighteen (18) male albino Wstar rats weighing 138-146g were divided into 3 groups of 6 rats each. Group 1 served as control, group 2 animals were exposed to carbamate treated net for 30 days and group 3 animals exposed for 60 days. The results showed that the levels of serum AST and ALT increased in all the experimental groups exposed when compared to the control group. ALT increased significantly (p0.05) in the group exposed for 30 days but decreased in the group exposed for 60 days while serum urea level in the group exposed for 30 days remain unchanged but decreased after 60 days when compared to the control group. Statistically, there was a significant increase (p
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- 2021