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Table 4 Effect of LPME on biochemical parameters of rat brain antioxidant status

From: Effects of Launaea procumbens on brain antioxidant enzymes and cognitive performance of rat

Treatment

CAT (U/min)

SOD (U/mg protein)

GSHpx nmol/mg protein)

GSR (nmol/min/mg protein)

GST (nmol/min/mg protein)

GSH (ÎĽmol/g tissue)

TBARS (nmol/min/mg protein)

Control

11.0±0.25

7.18±2.8

43.3±3.58

174.5±20.7

115.8±26.11

64.5±10.7

184.5±8.7

100 mg/kg b.w. LPME

15.5±2.8*

13.5±1.4**

55.3±1.85*

203.3±10.3**

139.8±13.3 *

88.0±8.3*

156.3±6.3*

200 mg/kg b.w. LPME

14.0±1.12*

18.3±1.7 **

65.3±5.14**

218.0±10.5 **

150.8±11.5**

91.8±10.0**

144.0±5.5**

  1. a The rats brain biochemical parameters are expressed as mean±S.E.M values.
  2. * p < 0.05 significant difference from control littermates (n = 10/group).
  3. ** p < 0.01 significant difference from control littermates (n = 10/group).