Research Article

Efficacy of Composite Extract from Leaves and Fruits of Medicinal Plants Used in Traditional Diabetic Therapy against Oxidative Stress in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats

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The level of serum free fatty acid was significantly ( ) higher in diabetic rats as compared to normal rats. Oral administration of CE doses 25, 50, and 100 mg/kg body weight and subcutaneous injection of insulin significantly ( , ) lowered the serum free fatty acid as compared to untreated diabetic rats. CE 25, 50, and 100 showed better result but there was no significant difference with insulin treated group. Values of free fatty acid content expressed in . All values are expressed as mean ± S.D. for 6 rats in each group.
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