Effect of aloe vera juice on toxicity induced by metal (Chromium) in Labeo Rohita (Hamilton)

Abstract

An attempt has been made to study the effect of Aloe vera juice on toxicity induced by chromium on Labeo rohita fingerlings, exposed to sub - lethal concentration of chromium and Aloe vera juice for 21 days. The bio - accumulation pattern of chromium with Aloe vera juice supplementation was carried out on selected organs like liver and muscle tissues. In both the liver and muscle tissues a pronounced effect of chromium and Aloe vera juice was noted on activities such as, Glutamate -oxaloacetate transaminase (GOT), Glutamate - pyruvate teansaminase (GPT), acid and alkaline phosphatase (ACP & ALP), total proteins, total lipids, protease activity, and free amino acids and Glycogen activity respectively. A significant decrease in enzymatic activity as GPT, GOT, ACP & ALP was noted in liver and muscle tissues. The level of protein, lipids and glycogen were also found decreased, whereas protease and free amino acids were profoundly increased. The results of present study suggest that Aloe vera juice has an effective hepatoprotective and tissue protective property against chromium toxicity. © 2010, INSInet Publication.