Effects of guava polysaccharides on blood glucose level and antioxidant activity in diabetic mice / 中成药

ABSTRACT

AIM: To study the effects of guava polysaccharides on blood glucose level and antioxidant activity in alloxan-induced diabetic mice. METHODS: The animal model of diabetes was established by injecting alloxan into mice abdominal cavity.The mice were divided into five groups normal control group,diabetic model group,guava polysaccharides group I,guava polysaccharides group II,glybenclamide group.Blood glucose level was determined with blood glucose monitor 3 d and 10 d after being given polysaccharides.The mice were anaesthetized and killed on the tenth day.Activity of SOD and concentration of MDA in blood serum and liver were determined. RESULTS: Compared with diabetic model group,the blood glucose level of guava polysaccharides group I and guava polysaccharides group II significantly decreased.Activity of T-SOD in blood serum and liver significantly increased,while concentration of MDA in blood serum and liver significantly decreased. CONCLUSION: Guava polysaccharides can significantly decrease blood glucose level and improve the antioxidant activity of diabetic mice.lt is a potential hypoglycemic agent.