42 Garcia et af
to maximize its potential, Nanotechnology. such as nanoliposome-encapsulation, was
developed io increase the bioavailability (Fang and Bhandari, 2010) of compounds such as
quercetin. It aids in the protection and absorption of the drugs that are being administered.
However, quercetin was found to inhibit platelet aggregation (Tzeng ef al. 1991) and was
also found that high amounts of quercetin can cause kidney damage (Ehriich, 2011). With
the expectedincrease in quercetin bioavailability becuse of nanolipasome- encapsulation,
it is assumed that these effects will also be increased. McCullagh and Ehrman (1975)
reported that dietary cholesterol can also have an effect on the kidneys of dogs.
However, studies on the hematologic profile and biochemical values in adult dogs
given nanoliposome-encapsulsted malunpgay phenolic extract (which contains quercetin)
and cholesterol have not yet been done. Therefore, it was investigated in the current
study. The resubs of this study can be used as a basis for future studies on the use of
nanolipesome encapsulation in the production of nutraceuticals for dogs.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
Six adultmale dogs approximately 2-3 years old with body condition score benween
4.6/9 (Laflamme, 1907) were used in this study. These dogs were collected from Los
Banos, Laguna and were housed in the kennel station at the University of the Philippines’
Veterinary Teaching Hospitsl-Mashas Station. The dogs were randomly assigned to three
treatments. Filler capeules containing rice bran and magnesium steate were given to Group
A (contra) cogs (A £42). Non-encapsulateg malungaay chenolc erect Capsules were
given to Group & dogs (1 & 82). Group C dogs (C }) received the nanoliposome-
encapsulated maluny enolic extract capsules. One hundred milligram cholesterol
si egay pA p a
capsules were also given to all dogs. The capsules were produced and provided by
‘Smart-Functional Biomaterials Laboratory of the College of Arts and Sciences, University
of the Philippines Los Bafos. The non-encapsulated malunggay phenolic exract was
sroduced using the ethane! extrecion process described in the study of Oluduro (20712).
he nanoliposome-ancapsulated malunggay phenobe extract was produced using thin-
fim hycrstion methoa deserbec by us e! sl (2012)
All dags underwent initial hematologic profiling and biochemical value testing
including blood ures nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, cholesterol, triglyceride, high density
lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipopratein (LDL), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and
alanine aminotransferase (ALT). The blood samples for hematolagic profiling and serum
samples forthe biochemical tests were collected fram either the cephalic vein or the jugular
vein and were submitted to a laboratory for processing. Hematologic: profiling inchided
total white blood cell (TWEC) count, differential WEC count, packed cell volume (PCV)
and platelet count
‘After the initial testing at Week 0, capsules containing 100 mg cholesterol were
hen srally fo each doy every dey for ong week After one week (IVesk ‘) of ging
Cholesterol, hematologic profiling and lipid profiling were repeated. With the adde
cholesterol oral administration, it is assumed that dyslipidemia occurred. Then. the
assigned treatment capsules were orally given along with the 100 mg cholesterol capsules
for four weeks, After four weeks of treatment, all tests were repeated (Week 5). Weekly
hematologic profiing and lipid profiling were done for the whole duration of the study.
Routine physical examination (obtaining the heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature
and body condition score) was done twice a week. The body weight was measured at thea Garcia ef al
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compared from week 0, week 1, and week 5. Any changes from the initial kidney and liver
function values were also compared for each dog
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Hematologic profile
Table | shows the hematologic profile of dogs given given cholesterol with or
without nanoliposome-eneapsulated or non-encapsulated malunggay phenolic esaract
Table 1 Hematologic VaIU2E of dOgs given cholesterol whh or wimout nanclposome-encapsulsioc
or non-sncapsulated malunggay phenolic extract administration.
Control NonEM.o. Txt [ NLEM.o. Txt
Normal
Parameters ai | az | Bt Bz | ci | c range
WO ms |i [32 [ies [ns | oss [sot
Total WSC
(e103 cella Wi wag | a4 | 01 [are [irs | ite | 5.0141
Wk 5 wa | 32 [733 [35 [a9 [i268 | sodas
Wk o a7s [oss] woo [ was [ 797 | 612] 29420
Wk 7 me6 [sae] 717 | 202 | 42 | 719 [ 29120
Wks a61 [igi] sia | ges [ 73 | 743 | 29120
(cele
4 wea | 38 136 | a7 | 205 | zis | oa2s
mphacytes 7
(cea weit | 236 |1.76| 172 | 442 | 28 | ies | 0229
wk S a3 3.64 253 77 369 3.65 042.9
Wik o o o o 204 o o 01-14
Neonocytee wet | o29 |o7e| 121 | 04 | 05a | 265] Otte
(108 celieyuy
wes | tao [o28[ 173 [ 0 oe | ust | 01-4
Wk o ooz | 15 | 026 | ots | oss | ove | 013
betas cea Wk T 0 a a 0 0 0 is
Wks a a ozs | ot2| 0 O13
Wi G a ao | a o [ow] o eat
fae Tae WT 0 0 a 0 0 0 bot
Wks a a | a 0 ofa eat
wee | 41 | a5 | 20 | 35 | 43 | 43 | 2537
POV (3) wet | 38 | 3 | 38 | 38 | #0 | 41 | 23557
wes | 20 | 40 | a7 | 39 | = | 28 | 557
WK G 15 [tss| 3 13 | 45 | os | s29
Pisielets (per 00x “we; [22 [aes] 15 | 255 | 45 | 195 | 629
oll Immereion tek)
Wks 115 [17.5[ 65
2 7 #25ae Garcia ef al.
administration. Leukecytosis and neutrophilia were observed in dogs AZ and 82
Lymphocytosis was observed in all dogs except dog 81. Monocytosis was observed in
dogs Al. 2. B1 and C2. Monocytopenia was observed in dog 82. These results suggest
that the dogs may have experienced fear or excitement during bload collection (Schu
2010). However, stress and infection can also cause these abnormaities (Weiss and
Souza, 2010).
Thrombocytopenia was observed in dogs 81, C1, and C2 which suggests that
dogs could haves neoplasia, immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, or pistee ines due
tg Femonmage (Russel. 2010). However, tis may aise suggest tha the administration
of nanoliposome-encapsulated malunggay phenolic exiract had an effect on the platelet
count. This result is consistent with the study of Ajibade ef al. (2012) which shows that
Sirisraton of meanal outatt of Al abies coeds hes jatelet lowering effect on
rats.
Kidney function tests
Table 2 showed that the BUN level of dog C1 was elevated This suggests that the
dog could have a gastrointestinal bleeding or fever. However, pre-renal azotemia is also.a
possible cause of the elevation (Barsanti ef al, 2004}. itis important ta note, however, that
the BUN levels ofdegs 0’ anc 02 were higher atthe satofthe stucy, Results alse showed
that the serum creatinine levels of dogs 81 and B2 were elevated. This suggests that there
is a decreased glomerular filtration. itis or muscle trauma is another ible cause
but is very unikely (Barsanti ef al, 2004). Although elevated levels were observed. it was
noted that the values on week 5 were lower compared to that of week 0, These results
suggest that administration of malunggay phenolic extract containing quercetin, whether
nanclipesome-encapsulated or not, may have an effect on the kidneys of dogs. This can
be supported by the study of Shoskes (1008) wherein a similar effect was seen in the
serum creatinine level of rats administered with quercetin. This is because of the ability of
quercetin in preventing reperfusion injury by inhibiting peroxynttrites.
Lipid profile
Dogs At, A2, 61 and 82 had normal total cholesterol levels (125 to 300 madi}
however, dogs C1 andC2both showed hypacholesteralemia( Table 3). rigiyeeridemia
was alse observed in all dogs excapt dogs C1 and C2 which both had normal triglyceride
Table 2, Blood urea nitrogen (SUN) and serum creatinine (CREA) values of dogs given cholesterol
‘wiih or without nandlipseome-eneapeulated or non-encapeulated malunggay phenolle extract
BOMmintetragon.
cavensters ‘Contra NonEM.o. Tet | NLEM.O. Txt | Normal
Al az [ai [ae | ci [ ce | ore
SUN mois weo [sea [ees [es [ear [es [eet [eee
‘ wes | 271 | 22a [asz | 202 | eee [ 52 | ees
weo | 12 | 11 | 26 | 23 [ 13 [ 12 | 0547
SREA(ma'a wes [ta ii | 24 [22 | 12 i OST
‘Control filer capsules; NonEMLo. Txt-mon-2neapeulated malunggay phenalks extract, NLE M9.
‘Txt nanollposome-encapsulsies malunggsy pnenolle extractPhilipp J Vet Anim Sci 2015, 41/1): 41-48 4
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
HEMATOLOGIC PROFILE AND BIOCHEMICAL VALUES IN ADULT DOGS GIVEN
CHOLESTEROL WITH OR WITHOUT NANOLIPOSOME-ENCAPSULATED
MALUNGGAY (Moringa oleifera) ADMINISTRATION
Cherissa A. Garcia’. Nelson B. Malabanan’, Marianne Leila 3. Flores".
Benjamin Revel G. Marte! and Evelyn 6. Rodrigues?
ABSTRACT
‘The hematologic profile and blochemical values In adult dogs given
Nanollposoms-ancapelistsd malunggay (Moringa oleers) phanolle extract were
atermingd In this study. Six adult dogs wera divided info tnree groupe: Group A:
‘cholesterol only; Group B: cholesterol with malunggay phenolic extract: and Grou
‘¢: chelseterol with nanolipoeome-encapaulsted metungasy phenolic extract,
‘two doge per group. Each dog wee subjected to 2 completa blood count at waeka
6. t and $ an serum biochemistry iaate st weeks 0 and 5. The results showed
that ‘hrombocytopenia and g decresee In the elevated blood ures nitrogen leva
were ob: administration of the nanoll gomeencapeulated maiungg
Bhenollc extract. kalaa showed bslownormal chaleateral and lowdenelty ipapraten
levels and within normal triglycerids and high denelty lipoprotein eve after the:
experiment. Thess preliminary findings suggest that nanpliposome-2n apsulated
malunggey phenallc extract may have a the platelets, kidnays, and lipid
profile. However, further uae should be cone to vent this seecclation.
*eywords: choleeterol, dog, hematology, kidneye, moringa, nanolipceom2
INTRODUCTION
Dyslipidemia is the change in lipid levels (German, 2008). Dogs with chronic kidney
disease cause a decrease in the high density li Ipopaten-choesirel (Behing Kelly 20 2014)
which leads to higher levels of total WEC an and lower level rophils,
lymphocytes. monocytes and packed cell volurne (Emakpae and Kullya-Gwarzo, 2014
Ayperlipidemis is the increase in the concentration of lipids in the blood more common
associated with endocrine disorders, obesity and high fat diet that leads to pancreatitis,
Secures and ocular and hepatic diseases (Xenoulis and Steiner, 2010). According to
Jain ef al. (2007), 2 1% decrease in the total serum cholesterol decreases chronic heart
disease