Effect of Oxytocin Treatment on Asprosin Serum Level and Liver Function Changes in Rats with Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes

Abstract

Background: Asprosin is a newly discovered hormone that was found to be increased in cases of type 2 diabetes mellitus but, few data were available on its serum level changes in cases of streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetes. Also, studies on the effect of STZ induced diabetes on liver functions were limited. In addition, exogenous oxytocin treatment was recorded to improve glucose homeostasis in cases of type 2 diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance, but, the information about its effect on STZ induced diabetes was few.