grape seed proanthocyanidin extract (gspe) has a broad spectrum of biologic properties against oxidative stress. this study aimed to investigate the effects of gspe on biochemical factors and antioxidant enzymes of erythrocyte in diabetic rats. diabetes was induced through single injection of streptozotocin (50 mg.kg-1, i.p). forty male sprague-dawley rats were divided into four groups: group 1...

The effects of the exudate of Aloe barbadensis leaves on oxidative stress and some antioxidant status of streptozotocin induced diabetic rats were studied. There was significant reduction in scavenging enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and significant increase in signs of oxidative tissue damage, such as lipid peroxidation products (plasma MDA) in streptozotocin induced diabetic ...

We have measured lipid peroxidation and the activity of antioxidant enzymes in lenses of alloxan injected rats. After 12 weeks alloxan treated rats developed lens cataract. Diabetes rats had both lower lens weight and lower level of proteins in soluble fraction of lens homogenate. Alloxan treatment is associated with a significant increase of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and the acti...

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin due to destruction of the beta cells. There is increasing evidence that reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a major role in the development of diabetic complications. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of troxerutin administration on oxidative stress markers in blood of STZ-induced ...

This study was performed to investigate the effect of Ag+ as an elicitor on the activity of antioxidant enzymes, content of H2O2, accumulation of total tocopherol and antioxidant activity in hairy root cultures of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. The hairy roots were treated with 2 mM Ag+. The treated and non-treated hairy roots were harvested in the same time and data on H2O2 content, DPPH, tocop...

BACKGROUND Salix aegyptiaca is known for its medicinal properties mainly due to the presence of salicylate compounds. However, it also contains other beneficial phytochemicals such as gallic acid, quercetin, rutin and vanillin. The aim of the study was to examine the redox potential, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of these phytochemicals along with acetylsalicylic acid. METHODS Th...