Lipoperoxidative damage in experimental rabbits with atherosclerosis

Chin Med J (Engl). 1993 Feb;106(2):110-4.

Abstract

The extent of lipoperoxidation in experimental rabbits with atherosclerosis was determined dynamically during the experimental period of 65 days. Lipoperoxide (LPO) levels and selenium-dependent glutathions peroxidase (SeGSHPx) activities in liver, aorta, heart muscle, plasma erythrocyte (RBC) and platelet were examined on the 65th day. The results showed that the potential anti-lipoperoxidation in the atherosclerotic rabbits was decreased significantly, and the tissues were suffered from lipoperoxidative damage. It seems that there is a close relationship between lipoperoxidative damage and the development of atherosclerosis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Aorta / metabolism
  • Arteriosclerosis / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Glutathione Peroxidase / metabolism
  • Lipid Peroxidation*
  • Lipid Peroxides / metabolism
  • Liver / metabolism
  • Male
  • Myocardium / metabolism
  • Rabbits

Substances

  • Lipid Peroxides
  • Glutathione Peroxidase