Effect of vitamin E on diabetes-induced changes in small intestine and plasma antioxidant capacity in rat.
J Physiol Biochem
; 62(3): 171-7, 2006 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
The present study was designed to evaluate the effect of Vitamin E (Vit. E) on diabetes-induced changes in small intestine, lipid peroxidation and plasma antioxidant capacity in rats. Twenty-four rats were divided into three groups (n=8), namely control, non-treated diabetic (NTD) and Vit. E-treated diabetic (VETD) groups. The VETD group received 300 mg of Vit. E daily in drinking water. After 6 weeks, the length and weight of small intestine, villus height, crypt depth and muscular layer thickness showed a significant increase in the NTD group compared to the control group. In the VETD group, these parameters did not show any significant difference compared to the control group. The level of malondialdehyde (MDA) in the red blood cells showed a significant increase in the NTD group, but not in the VETD group, compared to the control group. The plasma antioxidant capacity showed a significant increase in VETD compared to the NTD group. These findings indicate that Vit. E significantly improved small intestinal changes in diabetic rats and that these effects could be mediated at least in part by enhanced plasma antioxidant capacity and reduced lipid peroxidation.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Vitamina E
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Complicações do Diabetes
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Intestino Delgado
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Antioxidantes
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Physiol Biochem
Assunto da revista:
BIOQUIMICA
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FISIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article