الفهرس 
Biochemical studies on extracts of some plants to ameliorate metabolic syndrome disorders
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Abstract
The purpose of this research was to determine how aqueous and
ethanolic extracts of Nigella Sativa seeds and mulberry leaves affected
metabolic syndrome. To fulfill the target of this study, a total of 36 rats were
selected. They were split into six groups: group 1 is the control group,
whereas group 2 is the induction group which have been fed on high fat diet
supplemented with cholesterol powder and fructose in drinking water to
induce metabolic syndrome, group 3:ethanolic Nigella Sativa extract treated
group, group 4: aqueous Nigella Sativa extract treated group, Group
5:ethanolic mulberry leaves extract treated group, group 6: aqueous mulberry
leaves extract treated group. Results obtained from this study showed
significant improvement in metabolic disorders in groups of rats treated with
either ethanolic or aqueous extracts of Nigella Sativa seeds and mulberry
leaves as compared with induction group. The antioxidant activity of
phenolic acids and flavonoids of both plants extracts in addition of
anthocyanin content of mulberry extracts are responsible for this
improvement. The results of histopathology revealed that there was damage
in the heart, pancreas and liver in induction group. This damage was
improved in treated groups with ethanolic and aqueous extracts.