Table 9.
Effect of Cinnamomum tamala oil on MDA and GSH
| Treatment | Dose | MDA (nmol/dl) | GSH ( μmol GSH/g ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal |
-- |
2.7 ± 0.2 |
40.2 ± 2.8 |
| Diabetic Control |
-- |
5.2 ± 0.4 a |
14 ± 1.15 a |
| CTO |
100 mg/kg |
4.0 ± 0.5 |
20 ± 2.3 |
| CTO |
200 mg/kg |
3.2 ± 0.2** |
32 ± 4.6** |
| Cinnamaldehyde |
20 mg/kg |
3.0 ± 0.1** |
34 ± 1.1** |
| Glibenclamide | 0.6 mg/kg | 2.8 ± 0.1** | 36 ± 2.8** |
Values are presented as mean ± S.E.M; n = 6 in each group. One way ANOVA followed by Dunnett’s test ap < 0.01 vs. normal; **p < 0.01 vs. diabetic control; CTO: Cinnamomum tamala oil.