Table 3.
Serum MDA level and SOD, GPX and CAT activities in diabetic rats after treatment by A. esculentus powder and metformin. Values are mean ± SD, n = 5 animals per group. Different letters in each column demonstrate significant difference (P < 0.05)
| Group | MDA (μmol/L) | SOD (IU/mL) | GPX (IU/mL) | Catalase (IU/mL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Diet Control | 0.869 ± 0.28 a | 1.552 ± 0.06 a | 4.628 ± 0.73 a | 2.899 ± 0.18 a |
| HFD* | 1.280 ± 0.08 b | 1.62 ± 0.01 a | 5.1828 ± 1.10 a | 1.466 ± 0.47 b |
| HFD + A. esculentus | 0.837 ± 0.06 a | 1.542 ± 0.03 a | 7.848 ± 0.91 b | 4.258 ± 0.81 c |
| HFD + Metformin | 1.045 ± 0.09 a | 1.667 ± 0.06 a | 3.987 ± 1.06 a | 2.473 ± 0.47 a |
| Normal Diet + A. esculentus | 1.44 ± 0.36 c | 1.556 ± 0.03 a | 4.537 ± 1.44 a | 1.444 ± 0.29 b |
*
HFD: High Fat Diet + STZ treatment.