BLOOD GLUCOSE AND CORTISOL CONCENTRATIONS OF WISTAR RATS TREATED WITH SHELL POWDER OF THE THREE DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES OF GIANT AFRICAN LAND SNAILS, ARCHACHATINA MARGINATA

 

Journal of Molluscan Research, (JMR) Volume 10, 2024


Thomas, E. O. (Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta)
Eze, J. N. (Federal College of Education, Asaba)
Oropo, A. O. (Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta)


ABSTRACT

This study investigated the effects of shell powder from different developmental stages of Archachatina marginata (snailet, juvenile, adult) on blood glucose and cortisol levels in wounded Wistar rats. The shell powder was applied to wounds, and blood glucose and cortisol concentrations were monitored over five weeks. Results revealed that rats treated with shell powder showed significant glucogenic effects, promoting wound healing. Juvenile shell powder-treated rats demonstrated the highest glucose levels by week five, suggesting enhanced energy availability for tissue repair. Elevated cortisol levels in the treated rats indicated a stress response aiding in the healing process. These findings support the use of A. marginata shell powder as a natural wound-healing agent.

Keywords: Archachatina marginata, shell powder, blood glucose, cortisol, wound healing, Wistar rats, glucogenic effects, stress response.

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