Evaluation of Nephroprotective Activity of Laportea interrupta Leaf Extract in Experimental Animals

Laportea interrupta also called as Hen’s Nettle is a primitive plant that is known for its property of causing itch after its touch. This plant has been found useful in treating pre maternal health, anti-pyretic and anti-inflammatory action. Previously conducted scientific studies revealed that it is having potential of anti- microbial activity. It has also been proved to have anti-oxidant property as it contains flavonoid contents especially rutin and gallic acid. Extraction of the plant phyto constituent was by maceration process. Healthy Albino rats of wistar strain of 150 to 250 gm were used as experimental animal. Gentamicin induced renal injury and Paracetamol induced nephrotoxicity are the two methodologies followed in this experiment to induce toxicity in rats and then it is followed by ethanolic extract of the plant of low, mid and high dose. Biochemical analysis, Histopathological studies and statistical studies are also performed. There was significant decrease in the gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity. Observation of change in body weight serum creatinine, serum albumin and serum protein were assessed for kidney function test. Histological and pathological study of kidney tissue was observed to identify the changes in the degree of cellular damage and healing effects in this research work.