Table 4.
Effect of different extracts of Hemidesmus indicus on GPX (mg of GSH consumed/min/mg protein) activity of aorta, heart and liver in rats
| Groups | Aorta | Heart | Liver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 11.54±0.56 | 15.90±0.64 | 9.13±0.433 |
| High fat diet | 6.88±0.30 | 7.38±0.45 | 5.74±0.38 |
| HFD + PEEHI 200mg/kg | 8.00±0.25 | 9.09±0.52 | 6.39±0.39 |
| HFD + EAEHI 200mg/kg | 8.69±0.40 | 10.06±0.78 | 7.07±0.28 |
| HFD + MEHI 200mg/kg | 10.29±0.58ns | 14.23±0.74ns | 8.30±0.34ns |
| HFD + atorvastatin (1.2 mg/kgbw) | 11.1±0.60ns | 15.22±0.65ns | 8.75±0.40ns |
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<0.01;
p<0.05 considered significant; ns: non-significant; All groups are compared with normal control.GPX: glutathione peroxidase.