Research Article

An Appraisal of Pumpkin Seed Extract in 1, 2-Dimethylhydrazine Induced Colon Cancer in Wistar Rats

Table 6

Effect of pumpkin seed extract on catalase.

TreatmentCatalase unit/mg of protein (mean ± SEM)

Control685.158 ± 101.94
DMH control249.51 ± 38.96
Standard592.98 ± 109.30
Treatment – 100mg/kg552.89 ± 110.88
Treatment – 200mg/kg573.97 ± 142.52
Pretreatment-100mg/kg684.77 ± 191.25
Pretreatment-200mg/kg463.642 ± 33.96

All values are mean ± SEM of six samples; P<0.05 versus control; P<0.05 versus DMH control.