Table 5.
Effects of Actinodaphne sesquipedalis extracts on the levels of MDA, PGE2 and protein
| Animal group | Pretreatment | MDA (µmol/g tissue) | PGE2 (ng/mg) | Protein (mg/mL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vehicle (normal control) | 17.4±0.42 | 3.5±0.13 | 19.1±0.51 |
| 2 | Vehicle (ulcer control) | 43.6±0.82 | 2.1±0.07 | 11.4±0.40 |
| 3 | Omeprazole (20 mg/kg) | 23.3±0.50* | 3.2±0.07* | 16.1±0.53* |
| 4 | Leaves extract (150 mg/kg) | 29.9±2.73* | 2.8±0.04* | 12.1±0.35# |
| 5 | Leaves extract (300 mg/kg) | 29.6±2.59* | 3.5±0.04* | 12.6±0.31# |
Notes: All values are reported as mean ± standard error of the mean. P<0.05 was considered significant when compared with the group 2 (*) and group 3 (#). For each group, n=6.
Abbreviations: MDA, malondialdehyde; PGE2, prostaglandin E2.