Effects of Cypermethrin on Female Albino Rats
Author Information
Author(s): Sangha G. K., Kamalpreet Khera, K. S. Singh, Balwinder
Primary Institution: Punjab Agricultural University
Hypothesis
What are the toxic effects of cypermethrin on the reproduction of female albino rats?
Conclusion
Chronic exposure to cypermethrin negatively affects body weight and organ weights in female albino rats.
Supporting Evidence
- Chronic exposure to cypermethrin resulted in loose fecal pellets and hyperirritability in treated rats.
- Body weight gain in treated rats was lower at both 2 and 4 weeks compared to control rats.
- The weight of liver and spleen decreased, while that of kidneys increased in treated rats.
- Significant changes in organ weights were observed after 4 weeks of treatment.
Takeaway
This study shows that a pesticide called cypermethrin can make female rats lose weight and have problems with their organs.
Methodology
Female albino rats were treated with cypermethrin at 50 mg/kg for 2 and 4 weeks, and their body and organ weights were measured.
Limitations
The study only included female albino rats and did not explore long-term effects beyond 4 weeks.
Participant Demographics
Sexually mature female albino rats, aged 3 months, weighing 110-150 g.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p ≤ 0.05
Statistical Significance
p ≤ 0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website