Table 2.
Results of Pistacia atlantica extract on red blood cell antioxidant enzymes and lipid peroxidation products in rats intoxicated by CCl4
| Group | Lipid peroxidation × 10-6 (units) | Enzyme activities (units/mg protein) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOD | Catalase | ||
| I | 0.24±0.03 | 182.6±10.5 | 1.46±0.14 |
| II | 0.21±0.01 | 185.4±3.4 | 1.5±0.18 |
| III | 0.51±0.02a | 73.1±4a | .39±.08a |
| IV | 0.40±0.05ab | 99.5±8.5ab | 0.78±0.1ab |
Values are means ± standard deviation for six rats per group;
a
Statistically significant difference vs. Group I (p < 0.001).
b
Statistically significant difference vs. Group III (p < 0.001).