Protective Effects of Iraqi Propolis on Carbimazole-Induced Reduction of
Sex Hormones in Female Adult Rats

Ghadeer      Hamad Ghabish Al-Seray; Muhsin      Sagheer Ghalib Al-Mozie'l; Asia      Selman Abdullah

doi:10.2174/0115748855291155240517060342

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Abstract

Background: Propolis (PR) is used as a health supplement and is widely used in foods and drinks in many parts of the world. This study aimed to know the possible reproductive toxicity effect of the antithyroid drug carbimazole (CZ) in adult female albino rats and to evaluate the possible protective role of Iraqi PR.

Methods: Twenty-four adult female albino rats were randomized into four groups: control, PR, CZ, and PR + CZ. Rats were orally treated for six weeks. Ovarian biochemical and histopathological analyses were performed.

Results: No change in appearance, no signs of toxicity, and no deaths of animals were reported throughout the study period. There was a significant body weight increase only in the PR group. The CZ group displayed a reduction in serum T3 and T4 levels and a rise in serum TSH levels compared to the control. Also, there was a significant decrease in serum T3, T4, and TSH levels after exposure to PR+ CZ compared to control. Exposure to 0.01mg/g body weight of CZ for six weeks results in a significant reduction of serum LH, FSH, and estradiol (E2) in female rats. At the same time, PR alone or with CZ was found to have no significant effect. Biochemical results were consistent with histopathological results.

Conclusion: Iraqi PR provides a protective effect against the reduction of serum sex hormones induced by CZ. Further studies are required to confirm this effect. PR has no effect on CZ activity in reducing thyroxin levels; however, PR might reduce the effects of CZ on TSH levels. Furthermore, PR alone demonstrated an elevation in the weight gain of animals compared to the control group.

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DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0115748855291155240517060342	Print ISSN 1574-8855
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher	Online ISSN 2212-3903

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