Antihyperlipidemic effect of Casearia sylvestris methanolic extract

Fitoterapia. 2008 Sep;79(6):465-7. doi: 10.1016/j.fitote.2008.03.008. Epub 2008 Jun 6.

Abstract

Casearia sylvestris methanolic extract (MCE) was screened at doses of 125-500 mg/kg for its antihyperlipidemic activity. The antihyperlipidemic effect was evaluated in olive oil-loaded mice. Acute treatment caused inhibition in the triglyceride (TG) and serum lipase elevation-induced by 5 ml/kg of olive oil.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Casearia*
  • Hyperlipidemias / drug therapy*
  • Hypolipidemic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Lipase / blood
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Olive Oil
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage*
  • Plant Leaves
  • Plant Oils
  • Triglycerides / blood

Substances

  • Hypolipidemic Agents
  • Olive Oil
  • Plant Extracts
  • Plant Oils
  • Triglycerides
  • Lipase