[Effect of guchijianzhou decoction on antioxidation in aged mice]

Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi. 1998 Jul;33(4):219-21.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To observe the antioxidation effect of Guchijianzhou decoction in aged mice.

Methods: The Guchijianzhou decoction was given to aged mice by gastric intubation and compared with a group of young mice and a group of aged mice giving tape water. The LPO, SOD and CAT level were examined.

Results: There were significant differences as the experimental group was campared with the control groups.

Conclusion: The results show that Guchijianzhou decoction is effective in antioxidation and against danage by free radical. It can reinforce antibacterial function and is benificial in the restoration of periodontal health.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aging / metabolism
  • Animals
  • Antioxidants / pharmacology*
  • Catalase / blood
  • Female
  • Lipid Peroxidation / drug effects
  • Medicine, Chinese Traditional*
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Periodontal Diseases / etiology
  • Periodontal Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Periodontitis / metabolism
  • Superoxide Dismutase / blood

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Catalase
  • Superoxide Dismutase