Protective effects of GSH, vitamin E, and selenium on lipid peroxidation in cadmium-fed rats

被引:102
作者
Rana, SVS
Verma, S
机构
[1] Department of Zoology, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut
关键词
cadmium; glutathione; alpha-tocopherol; selenium; malondialdehyde;
D O I
10.1007/BF02785435
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Increased intake of Cd results in its retention and in peroxidative damage in soft tissues. Coadministration of antioxidants, viz., glutathione (GSH), alpha-tocopherol, and Se, restricted the uptake and distribution of Cd in liver and kidney of rats. Moreover, no rise in malondialdehyde was recorded. Although possible antioxidative mechanisms manifested by GSH, alpha-tocopherol, and Se have been discussed, it is hypothesized that GSH functions as a Cd chelator. Glutathione yielded favorable effects in comparison to Se and alpha-tocopherol.
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页码:161 / 168
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