Table 4.
Effect of MCE on the activities of GSH and the levels of GPx normal and experimental rats.
| Groups | Liver GSH (mg per 100 g wet tissue) | Liver GPx (Ud mg−1 protein) | Brain GSH (mg per 100 g wet tissue) | Brain GPx (Ud mg−1 protein) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 49.28 ± 3.02a | 9.39 ± 0.70a | 35.45 ± 2.69a | 3.38 ± 0.25a |
| Normal + MCE (30 mg kg−1) | 50.46 ± 4.31a | 9.85 ± 0.74a | 37.40 ± 2.76a | 3.57 ± 0.27a |
| AC (100 mg kg−1) | 24.86 ± 1.93b | 5.06 ± 0.43b | 20.94 ± 1.74b | 1.19 ± 0.09b |
| MCE (30 mg kg−1) + AC | 42.79 ± 3.20c | 7.57 ± 0.72c | 27.62 ± 2.16c | 2.69 ± 0.20c |
Each value is mean ± SD for 8 rats in each group. Values not sharing a common superscript (a, b and c) differ significantly at P < .05 (DMRT). Ud: microgram of GSH consumed per minute.