Table 4.
The effects of Pistacia atlantica extract on hepatic MDA and GSH contents in rats intoxicated by CCl4
| Group | MDA(nmol/g protein | GSH (nmol/g tissue |
|---|---|---|
| I | 63±3.3 | 11±0.2 |
| II | 59±4.1 | 12.6±1.3 |
| III | 131±5.4a | 5.2±0.6a |
| IV | 89.2±6.3ac | 9.9±0.67abb |
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).
c
Statistically significant difference vs. Group III (p < 0.01).
MDA: Malondialdehyde, GSH: reduced glutathione.