[Anti-oxidative action of the glycosides of Cistanche in the tissue of mice].

OBJECTIVE

To study the anti-oxidative action of GCS in the tissues of mice.

METHODS

Contents of superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA) and lipofuscin in the heart, liver, brain and kidney of mice were measured, using pyrogallic acid, thiobarbi turic acid(TBA) and fluorescent technique respectively.

RESULTS

It was found that the GCS (125 mg/kg, 250 mg/kg) had a significantly higher SOD activity and lower MDA contents in brain and kidney than that in control group. GCS(250 mg/kg) enhanced SOD activity in the heart and liver, declined contents of MDA and lipofuscin in all tissues.

CONCLUSIONS

The results suggest that GCS could increase the antioxidative action in vivo significantly and prevent lipoperoxidative damages in tissues.