IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-6-9-11972 Original Research Paper EFFECT OF Azima tetracantha ON MITOCHONDRIAL MEMBRANE BOUND ENZYMES IN LIVER ON CARBON TETRACHLORIDE INDUCED OXIDATIVE STRESS IN RATS Saleem Dr. M.H. Muhammad Ilyas Dr. September 2017 6 9 01 02 ABSTRACT

 In the present study to investigate the effect of Azima tetracantha on membrane bound enzymes in liver on carbon tetrachloride induced oxidative stress in rats. Decrease in activities of Na+/K+ATPase, Ca2+ATPase and Mg2+ATPase were found in CCl4 treated animals. On treatment with different doses (100, 200 and 400mg/ Kg BW) of Azima tetracantha leaves extract (ATEE) increased in the activity as dose dependent manner. Among the various doses, 400mg/kg has potential activity than other doses. The silymarin treated rats shows restored the activities of ATPase. The results of the present study indicate that the protective role of ATEE may be related to counteraction of free radicals. Thus, ATEE stimulates the repair of mitochondrial membranes and improve mitochondrial function. These findings suggest that the protective activity of ATEE may indeed play a pivotal role in attenuating free radical damage and stabilize cellular structural integrity.