Effects of aqueous extract of Hedysarum austrosibiricum on metabolism of oxyen free radicals in subacute aging mice caused by D-galactose / 中国中药杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the anti-aging effect of aqueous extract of Hedysarum austrosibiricum cultivated in Xin-jiang.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Subacute aging model in mice was established by D-galactose (D-gal) and activities of SOD and GSH-PX, contents of MDA in brain and liver tissues, activities of MAO in brain tissue and immune indexes were determined.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>Aqueous extract of H. austrosibiricum Xinjiang markedly increased the activities of SOD and GSH-PX, significantly decreased contents of MDA in brain and liver tissues. MAO activities in brain tissue were also decreased. It also elevated the spleen and thymus indexes.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Aqueous extract of H. austrosibiricum might have anti-aging effect, which is implemented by eliminating oxyen free radicals, rising activities</p>