Table 7.
Oxidative stress parameters evaluated in the liver and kidney of mice (mean ± standard deviation).
| Oxidative Stress Parameters | Group 1 (No Chestnut n = 6) | Group 2 (0.55% Chestnut n = 6) | Group 3 (1.1% Chestnut n = 6) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liver | |||
| ROS (µmol DCF mg −1 protein) | 396 ± 166.9 | 371.6 ± 52.79 | 339.9 ± 142.6 |
| SOD (U mg −1 of protein) | 418.4 ± 171.7 | 376.2 ± 193.5 | 904.7 ± 534.3 |
| CAT (U mg −1 of protein) | 84.14 ± 31.55 | 61.52 ± 19.91 | 46.2 ± 37.33 |
| GST (nmol CDNB/min.mg-1 of protein) | 147 ± 70.51 | 137.7 ± 22.1 | 196.7 ± 38.33 |
| OSI | 1.01 ± 0.84 | 1.09 ± 0.47 | 0.77 ± 0.36 |
| LPO (µmol MDA mg −1 of protein) | 29.8 ± 9.69 | 33.86 ± 4.53 | 31.7 ± 11.19 |
| Kidney | |||
| ROS (µmol DCF mg −1 protein) | 396.2 ± 223.2 | 409.1 ± 210.2 | 363.7 ± 133.2 |
| SOD (U mg −1 of protein) | 406.4 ± 222.7 | 312.3 ± 122.5 | 532.8 ± 330.5 |
| CAT (U mg −1 of protein) | 57.11 ± 22.26 | 43.03 ± 3.95 | 44.52 ± 18.56 |
| GST (nmol CDNB/min.mg −1 of protein) | 20.13 ± 5.34 | 12.08 ± 16.13 | 17.39 ± 9.67 |
| OSI | 1.50 ± 1.51 | 2.64 ± 1.88 | 1.52 ± 0.72 |
| LPO (nmol MDA mg −1 of protein) | 33.62 ± 10.5 | 41.48 ± 17.41 | 48.83 ± 12.96 |