Table 3.
Effect of different extracts of Hemidesmus indicus on SOD (unit min/mg/protein) activity of the aorta, heart and liver in rats
| Groups | Aorta | Heart | Liver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 2.50±0.05 | 1.84±0.05 | 3.50±0.07 |
| High fat diet | 1.36±0.03 | 0.60±0.04 | 1.50±0.05 |
| HFD + PEEHI 200mg/kg | 1.62±0.01 | 0.68±0.05 | 1.86±0.06 |
| HFD + EAEHI 200mg/kg | 1.72±0.02 | 0.77±0.05 | 1.98±0.06 |
| HFD + MEHI 200mg/kg | 2.36±0.04ns | 1.68±0.05ns | 3.29±0.06ns |
| HFD + atorvastatin (1.2 mg/kgbw) | 2.43±0.04ns | 1.72±0.05ns | 3.35±0.06ns |
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. SOD: superoxide dismutase.