Effect of wheat grass powder on aluminum induced Alzheimer's disease in Wistar rats
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
;
(12): S278-S281, 2014.
Artigo
em Chinês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-951686
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To find out the effect of wheat grass on aluminum induced Alzheimer's disease in Wistar rats.Methods:
Memory impairment was induced by aluminum chloride (4.2 mg/kg, i.p.) for 28 d. Memory function was assessed by Morris water maze test. To study the activity of wheat grass (100 mg/kg, p.o.), Wistar rats were administered it for 28 d along with aluminum chloride. Biochemical parameters of oxidative stress were estimated in brain after the treatment.Results:
The major finding of this study is that aluminum enhanced oxidative stress. Wheat grass showed a significant improvement in reduction of this oxidative stress by reduction of malondialdehyde levels and enhancement of superoxide dismutase and catalase levels.Conclusions:
The present study clearly demonstrated the beneficial effects of wheat grass that shows good antioxidant properties, and this remarkable effect of wheat grass may act as a key to treat Alzheimer's disease.
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WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
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Chinês
Revista:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2014
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