Table 2.
DKE’s effect on antioxidative enzyme activities and MDA concentration in rats’ adipose tissues
| Groups | Catalase (μmol/min. mg protein) | Superoxide dismutase (U/mg protein) | Malondialdehyde (nmol/mg protein) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal control | 19.52 ± 0.54* | 1.03 ± 0.06* | 6.44 ± 0.36* |
| Diabetic control | 10.24 ± 0.65 | 0.48 ± 0.02 | 14.73 ± 0.39 |
| DKE (0.25 ml) | 15.75 ± 1.01* | 0.52 ± 0.12 | 8.44 ± 0.35* |
| DKE (0.5 ml) | 17.79 ± 0.97* | 0.75 ± 0.05* | 9.73 ± 0.62* |
| Pioglitazone | 18.99 ± 1.46* | 0.81 ± 0.06* | 9.07 ± 0.94* |
The data represent the mean ± SD (n = 6). *P < 0.05 significantly different from the diabetic control group