Master's Thesis at the University of Basrah Discusses the Effect of Cobalt Nanoparticles on Diabetes
A master's thesis at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Basrah, discussed "The Physiological Effects of Cobalt Nanoparticles Using an Alcoholic Extract of Artemisia Officinalis (Wild Artemisia Officinalis) on Laboratory Rats Induced with Alloxan-Induced Diabetes."
The study, presented by student Fatima Jaafar Mohammed, aimed to treat induced diabetes in laboratory rats using cobalt nanoparticles coated with Artemisia Officinalis and compare the results with treatment using the plant's alcoholic extract.
The thesis concluded that cobalt nanoparticles have a potent therapeutic effect in stimulating beta cells to secrete insulin and lowering blood sugar, with a significant improvement in liver and kidney function, achieving metabolic balance, and promoting tissue repair, surpassing the efficacy of the plant's alcoholic extract.
The letter recommended adopting nanoparticles as a promising alternative to traditional treatments like metformin, given their rapid targeting of tissues at lower doses. It also emphasized the importance of integrating medicinal plants with nanotechnology to advance healthcare and veterinary services in Iraq.
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