Table 2.
Effect of Pinus gerardiana on Antioxidant Barrier Parameters (TAC, SOD)
| Parameter/Group | C | C + PG %3 | C + PG %6 | D | D + PG %3 | D + PG %6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatic TAC (μmol/mg protein) | 261.8±11 | 266.7±15.4 | 267.5±14 | 132.2±12.4a* | 169.5±16.4 b* | 212.8±7.2 b* |
| Serum TAC (μmol/mL) | 0.6±0.03 | 0.65±0.06 | 0.7±0.06 | 0.5±0.04 a* | 0.5±0.04 | 0.6±0.05 b*** |
| Hepatic SOD (U/mg protein) | 335.5±21.1 | 332.5±32.5 | 334±37.1 | 261.3±21.5 a* | 274.5±31.8 | 315.2±24.2b*** |
| Serum SOD (U/mL) | 98±6.8 | 96.5±7.3 | 95±8.7 | 70.1±7.3 a* | 79.5±6.7 | 84±6.8b*** |
Notes: Results were expressed as mean ± SD. C, normal control group; PG, Pinus gerardiana; D, diabetic group. aSignificant proportion of the healthy control group. bSignificantly compared to diabetic control group. ***p<0.05 and *p <0.001.
Abbreviations: TAC, total antioxidant capacity; SOD, superoxide dismutase.