Antioxidant action of Moringa oleifera Lam. (drumstick) against antitubercular drugs induced lipid peroxidation in rats

J Med Food. 2003 Fall;6(3):255-9. doi: 10.1089/10966200360716670.

Abstract

The protective effect of Moringa oleifera Lam. (Moringaceae) on hepatic marker enzymes, lipid peroxidation, and antioxidants was investigated during antitubercular drug (isoniazid, rifampicin, and pyrazinamide)-induced toxicity in rats. Enhanced hepatic marker enzymes and lipid peroxidation of antitubercular drug treatment was accompanied by a significant decrease in the levels of vitamin C, reduced glutathione, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione S-transferase. Administration of Moringa oleifera extract and silymarin significantly decreased hepatic marker enzymes and lipid peroxidation with a simultaneous increase in the level of antioxidants. We speculate that Moringa oleifera extract exerts its protective effects by decreasing liver lipid peroxides and enhancing antioxidants.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antioxidants / metabolism*
  • Antitubercular Agents / toxicity*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury
  • Lipid Peroxidation / drug effects*
  • Liver / drug effects*
  • Liver / enzymology
  • Liver Diseases / prevention & control
  • Male
  • Moringa oleifera / chemistry*
  • Phytotherapy
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Random Allocation
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Plant Extracts