Zhuoying  Zhang, Jinyang  Lin, 
    The Influence of Polysaccharides from the Roots of <I> Achyranthes bidentata</I> on Biochemical Parameters Related to Oxidative Stress Induced by Exhaustive Exercise of Rats,
    Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances,
    Volume 11,Issue 24,
    2012,
    Pages 4693-4696,
    ISSN 1680-5593,
    javaa.2012.4693.4696,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2012.4693.4696)
    Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the effects 
  of polysaccharides from the roots of <I>Achyranthes bidentata</I> (ABP) on exhaustive 
  exercise-induced oxidative stress by measuring related biochemical parameters 
  of rats. The animals were randomly divided into four groups (n = 10 in each 
  group): one control group and three ABP administered groups. The control group 
  was given saline solution and the administered groups were given different doses 
  of ABP (50, 100, 200 mg kg<SUP>-1</SUP>) by gavage once a day. After 21 days, 
  the rats performed an exhaustive exercise test on a graded treadmill, along 
  with the determination of related oxidative stress parameters. The results showed 
  that ABP could significantly increase Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Glutathione 
  Peroxidase (GSH-Px) and Catalase (CAT) activities, decrease Malondialdehyde 
  (MDA) contents in muscle of rats which meant that ABP effectively attenuates 
  oxidative stress induced by exhaustive exercise.
    Keywords: exhaustive exercise;biochemical parameters;oxidative stress;Achyranthes bidentata;Polysaccharides;rats