出版社：Teachers Association of Rajshahi Medical College
摘要：Effect of fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgraecum) on thymic volume was studied in 30 long Evans rats. Among the total, 10 were treated with only vehicle (non-diabetic control - group A); 10 were treated with streptozotocin only (diabetic control - group B) and 10 were treated with fenugreek (fenugreek treated - group C). Mean relative thymic volumes were 0.22210.018 ml/100 gm of corresponding final body weight (Mean 1 SEM), 0.14710.015 and 0.19910.020 in group A, B and C respectively. In non-diabetic control group the thymic volume was significantly higher (p=0.005) than that of diabetic control group. In fenugreek treated diabetic group the volume was also significantly higher (p=0.05) from that of diabetic control group and very much nearer to nondiabetic control group (p=0.398). Fenugreek may preserve the thymic volume considerably in diabetic rats. doi: 10.3329/taj.v16i1.3892 TAJ June 2003; Vol.16(1): 1-4
