Oxothiazolidinecarboxylic acid treatment attenuates plantaris atrophy, restored glutathione levels, and increased catalase, Cu/Zn-SOD1, and Mn-SOD2 mRNA expression, but did not reduce other markers of oxidant stress or levels of these catabolic factors.
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Animal Model:
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Male Sprague-Dawley rats (200-250 g, n= 6-7 rats/group).
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Dosage:
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0.35% (w/v).
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Administration:
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Added to their diets at a concentration of 0.35% (w/v) for the final 12 wk.
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Result:
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Increased fiber CSAs compared to the non-supplemented, alcohol-fed group.
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