Browsing by Author "Munirudeen Ibrahim"

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    Antihypertensive Potential of Azadirachta indica Methanolic Leaf Extract in Salt-induced Hypertensive Rat Model
    (The Journal of Anatomical Sciences, 2025) Abubakar Z., Lawal; Munirudeen Ibrahim; Omotayo Divine Oluseyi; Salaudeen Fatai Olalekan; Saheed Olanrewaju Saka; Kareem Mutiat Aina; Olorukooba Halima Omolara
    Hypertension is a condition arising from persistently elevated blood pressure, leading to severe complications, including death. Factors such as high salt consumption and family history predispose individuals to hypertension. Azadirachta indica (AI) has shown potential in reducing high blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms, and abnormal heartbeats. This study aimed to assess the antihypertensive effect of Azadirachta indica methanolic leaf extract (AIMLE) on salt-induced hypertension in albino rats. The study involved 25 healthy male albino rats (150 - 250g), divided into five groups (A-E, n=5). Group A received normal salt feed and water (vehicle), group B received high-salt feed (HSF), group C received HSF and 500 mg/kg AIMLE, group D received HSF and 1000 mg/kg AIMLE, and group E received HSF and 10 mg/kg Nifedipine. Systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressures were measured using the tail cuff method. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) levels were analyzed using ELISA methods. Nitric Oxide, Potassium, Bicarbonate, and Sodium were assayed using the colorimetric method. Administration of HSF caused a significant (p <0.05) progressive increase in SBP and DBP after 8 weeks when compared with the normal control. However, treatment with the serial doses of AIMLE resulted in a significant (p <0.05) dose dependent decrease in SBP, DBP and serum nitric oxide concentrations as well as decrease in serum levels of ACE, ADH, potassium, bicarbonate, and sodium ions when compared with untreated HSF group, after 8 weeks. These findings suggest that Azadirachta indica leaf extract may offer a natural remedy for managing hypertension. Keywords: Azadirachta indica, ADH, Salt induced hypertension, Antidiuretic, ACE
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    Assessment of serum protein profile in sickle cell disease
    (Health & Research Journal, 2024-10) Munirudeen Ibrahim; Hafiz Abiodun Yakub; Wasiu O. Garuba; Tolulope Ogunniyi; Abubakar Z. Lawal; Godwin O. Adunmo; Kola A Ogunwale,; Akeem O. Busari; AbdulGafar N Popoola; Suleiman I. Eleha; Abdulrazak Nuhu; Musbaudeen Ibrahim
    Abstract Background: Sickle Cell disease (SCD) is known to be caused by a mutation in the beta-globin gene of the hemoglobin that affects the red blood cells (RBCs) and is passed down through generations. This study was carried out to determine the effect of sickling of RBC on serum protein profile in SCD individuals. Methods: A case-controlled study was carried out among 80 patients. They were forty-five sickle cell disease individuals (HbSS) attend ing Children Specialist Hospital Ilorin and thirty-five healthy controls (HbAA). The levels of total protein and albumin were determined spectrophotometrically and serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) was carried out using cellulose acetate electrophoresis. Results: Significant hypoalbuminemia and hypergammaglobulinemia were observed in SCD groups compared with controls. A higher proportion of the SCD group, 11(25%) had hypergammaglobulinemia and 21(49%) had hypoalbuminemia (P<0.05). Plasma protein electrophoresis in SCD patients shows an intense colour at the gamma region which was not seen in control. There was a significant relationship between the patterns of serum protein electrophoresis and the frequency of crisis. Conclusions: Sickle cell disease crisis and other associated underlying conditions may be prevented early through assessment of serum protein profile, especially SPE. Hypergammaglobulinemia and hypoalbuminemia may be associated with frequent episode of crisis. Keywords: Serum protein, protein electrophoresis, sickle cell disease, Nigeria.