Table 2.
Effect of different extracts of Hemidesmus indicus on CAT (μ moles of H2O2 consumed min/mg/protein) activity of the aorta, heart and liver in rats
| Groups | Aorta | Heart | Liver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 33.25±0.66 | 46.63±0.56 | 29.93±0.82 |
| High fat diet (HFD) | 21.50±0.40 | 29.22±0.55 | 15.29±0.54 |
| HFD + petroleum ether extract of H. indicus 200mg/kg | 24.25±0.34 | 33.21±0.60 | 18.43±0.55 |
| HFD + ethyl acetate extract of H. indicus 200mg/kg | 25.10±0.54 | 36.85±0.50 | 20.08±0.47 |
| HFD + methanolic extract of H. indicus 200mg/kg | 30.64±0.60ns | 44.94±0.67ns | 28.70±0.81ns |
| HFD + atorvastatin (1.2mg/kgbw) | 34.06±2.89ns | 46.47±0.84ns | 29.03±0.81ns |
Values are expressed as mean ± SEM (n = 6). Data were analyzed using One-way analysis of variance followed by Dunnett’s multiple comparison test.
p< 0.001;
p< 0.05 considered significant; ns: non-significant; All groups are compared with normal control. CAT: catalase.