Publications
Evaluation the sustained effect of Morus nigra leaves on growth hormones and insulin-like factor in broiler chickens
Sep 28, 2025Journal NTU Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science
Publisher Northern Technical University
DOI https://doi.org/10.56286/z80dda54
Issue 3
Volume 5
Morus nigra contains a high concentration of chemicals with biological activity, making this plant as an important element in industrial medical products. However, it is still limited information about M. nigra role in broiler chickens. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the safe amount of M. nigra powder that can be utilized in the feed of broiler chickens by measuring growth performance. The results of GC-MS showed the presence of bio-compounds possess variety of pharmacological activities in M. nigra . It contains six fatty acids Phytol, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidonic acid, lauric acid and Squalene. The effect of plant powder at concentrations of 1, 2 and 3 g to the diet was examined in the plasma of Ross 308 chickens using RT-qPCR. Findings showed a noticeable increase in the activity of Growth hormone expression compared to the control. The highest value was at concentrations of 3 g reaching 2.75 fold changes, compared to the control, which was 0.96. In contrast, the expression of the IGF1 hormone in the liver at3g reaching 2.66 fold changes, compared to the control 1.02.
THE IMPACT OF SUPPLEMENTING BROILER CHICKENS WITH TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS POWDER ON GENE EXPRESSION OF GROWTH HORMONE AND INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR 1
Apr 17, 2025Journal Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal
Publisher Assiut University
DOI 10.21608/avmj.2025.316370.1374
Issue 185
Volume 71
The Tribulus terrestris plant is a key component of industrial medicinal products, because it includes a high concentration of compounds with valuable biological activity. By assessing the Growth Hormone (GH) and Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF1) gene expression in broiler chickens, this study aimed to determine the safe dosage of T. terrestris powder that may be added to their diet. The GC-MS data demonstrated the existence of biocompounds with a variety of pharmacological properties. T. terrestris contains six fatty acids: palmitic acid, stearic acid, lauric acid, arachidonic acid, tridecylic acid, pentadecylic acid, stigmasterol, and beta-sitosterol. Following the addition of plant powder to the diet at dosages of 0.5, 1, and 1.5 gm, the GH gene expression using RT-qPCR demonstrated a noticeable rise in activity. ; The highest upregulation value determined was 3.04 folds higher than the control value (0.96) at concentrations of 1.5 gm. Additionally, the data demonstrated that the liver's IGF1 expression was upregulated at 1.5 gm, increasing 1.94 times, compared to the control's (1.06). In conclusion, the study demonstrated that adding T. terrestris to broiler chicken diets raises the expression of the GH and IGF-1 genes. It may therefore contribute to the weight gain of broiler chicks.
Exploring the therapeutic potential of bioactive compounds derived from Artemisia absinthium against breast cancer cell line
Jul 1, 2024Journal Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
DOI doi.org/10.36721/PJPS.2024.37.4.REG.809-818.1
Protective effect of Urtica dioica in liver and kidney damages induce by ethylene glycol in rabbits: A histopathological study
Mar 1, 2022Journal Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences
DOI 10.33899/ijvs.2021.129606.1666