Abstract

EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF RAPHANUS SATIVUS LEAF PROTEIN CONCENTRATE: AN IN-DEPTH STUDY USING WISTAR RAT AS ANIMAL MODEL

Neha Sawant* and Meenakshi Sudhir Vaidya

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Abstract

Raphanus sativus is a well-known root vegetable crop belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Raphanus sativus (radish) is a source of nutrients and phytochemicals, particularly proteins, glucosinolates, flavonoids, β-carotene, and minerals. This investigation explores the dietary effects of leaf protein concentrate (LPC) made from Raphanus sativus leaves, focusing on the protein energy ratio (PER), feed efficiency ratio (FER) and the impact on biochemical parameters in Wistar rats. Raphanus leaves, being a potential source of plant-based protein, were processed into LPC and incorporated into the diet of wistar rats. The study aimed to assess the acute toxicity, protein quality and overall nutritional value of LPC through the calculation of PER and FER. Furthermore, the investigation extended to evaluating the influence of LPC consumption on various biochemical parameters in the blood serum of the rats.

Keywords: Leaf Protein Concentrate (LPC), Raphanus sativus, Protein Energy Ratio (PER), Feed Efficiency Ratio (FER), biochemical parameters, Acute toxicity.