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Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences

Year: 2012 | Volume: 15 | Issue: 11 | Page No.: 517-523
DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2012.517.523
Tocotrienol Rich Fraction Prevents Fenitrothion Induced Pancreatic Damage by Restoring Antioxidant Status
Siti Balkis Budin, Cha Ming Han, Putri Ayu Jayusman and Izatus Shima Taib

Abstract: Fenitrothion (FNT) is extensively used as pesticide and may induce oxidative stress in various organs. Tocotrienol, a form of vitamin E found in palm oil, reduces oxidative impairments in pathological conditions. This study aims to investigate the effects of palm oil tocotrienol rich fraction (TRF) on fenitrothion-induced oxidative damage in rat pancreas. Forty male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups: control group, FNT group, TRF group and FNT+TRF group. Regimens FNT (20 mg kg-1 b.wt.) and TRF (200 mg kg-1 b.wt.) were force-fed for 28 consecutive days with control group only receiving corn oil. Chronic administration of fenitrothion significantly (p<0.05) induced oxidative damage in pancreas of rats with elevated malondialdehyde and protein carbonyl level. Depletion of glutathione and significant (p<0.05) reduction in antioxidant enzyme activities in pancreas homogenate additionally suggested induction of oxidative stress. Despite these changes in pancreas of intoxicated rats, no significant (p<0.05) changes in blood glucose and pancreas histology were observed. Co-administration of FNT with TRF alleviated these oxidative changes and significantly (p<0.05) restored antioxidant status. Enzymatic activities of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and Catalase (CAT) were normalized. In conclusion, tocotrienol rich fraction of palm oil prevents fenitrothion-induced pancreatic oxidative damage in rats.

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Siti Balkis Budin, Cha Ming Han, Putri Ayu Jayusman and Izatus Shima Taib, 2012. Tocotrienol Rich Fraction Prevents Fenitrothion Induced Pancreatic Damage by Restoring Antioxidant Status. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 15: 517-523.

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