Table 3.
Effect of EER on serum SOD and MDA levels in SHR and WKY rats (x ± s)
| Group | n | SOD (U/mL) | MDA (nmol/mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKY | 8 | 289.94 ± 5.86d | 8.68 ± 0.73 |
| SHR | 8 | 273.02 ± 13.29b | 6.84 ± 0.78b |
| EERL | 8 | 323.20 ± 14.79bd | 6.09 ± 0.63b |
| EERH | 8 | 316.92 ± 11.63bd | 5.95 ± 0.84bc |
SOD, superoxide dismutase; MDA, malondialchehyche; SHR, spontaneously hypertensive rats; WKY, Wistar–Kyoto rats; EERL, EER low dose; EERH, EER high dose
P < 0.05 vs WKY
P < 0.01 vs WKY
P < 0.05 vs SHR
P < 0.01 vs SHR