Effect ofVitex negundo leaf extract on the free radicals scavengers in complete Freund's adjuvant induced arthritic rats

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Abstract

The effect of the oral administration ofVitex negundo leaf extract on the levels of enzymic and non-enzymic antioxidants were studied in the adjuvant induced arthritic (AIA) rats The levels of antioxidant enzymes such as SOD, CAT, GPx, G6PD, GSH and Vit-C were estimated in various groups of the experimental rats. It was observed that the antioxidant enzyme levels in the AIA were significantly low when compared to normal rats. A significant decrease in enzymic antioxidant—SOD, CAT, GPx, G6PD and non-enzymic antioxidant—GSH, Vit-C were observed in the liver of AIA rats compared to the normal rats. These results suggest that the leaf extract ofVitex negundo possesses antioxidant activity.

Key words

Antioxidant Free radicals Vitex negundo 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • P Renuka Devi
    • 1
  • S Krishna Kumari
    • 2
  • C Kokilavani
    • 2
  1. 1.Department of BiochemistryKovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and ScienceCoimpatoreIndia
  2. 2.Department of BiochemistryKongunadu Arts and Science CollegeCoimbatoreIndia

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