辐射所致小鼠肾脏氧化损伤及川芎嗪的保护作用

目的:研究川芎嗪对辐射所致小鼠肾脏氧化损伤的预防和治疗作用。方法:采用60Co-γ射线5 Gy全身单次照射小鼠造模,在照射前和照射后分别于每天腹腔注射川芎嗪130 mg/kg,连续给药10 d,进行预防和治疗,并设对照组,观察肾组织中丙二醛(MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)、还原型谷胱甘肽(GSH)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)及总抗氧化力(T-AOC)的变化。结果:与阴性对照组比较,照射可显著增加肾组织中MDA的含量(P<0.05),降低SOD、CAT的活性(P<0.05),升高GSH-Px活性(P<0.05),降低GSH含量(P<0.05),使肾组织T-AOC下降(P<0.05),。与照射组比较,给予川芎嗪预防和治疗后,均可降低肾组织MDA含量(P<0.05),升高肾组织T-AOC(P<0.05),且治疗组优于预防组,与阴性对照组无显著性差异。同时,预防组可使SOD活性和GSH含量升高(P<0.05),治疗组可使SOD和CAT活性增高(P<0.05),但均对GSH-Px活性无显著影响(P>0.05)。结论:川芎嗪具有很好的抗氧化作用,无论预防和治疗均可降低辐射所致小鼠肾脏的氧化应激损伤,并且治疗效果优于预防效果。     

复方中草药提取物对小鼠机体抗氧化能力的影响

研究以乌梅、马齿苋等为主要成分的复方中草药提取物对小鼠机体抗氧化能力的影响。以昆明种雌性小鼠作为实验动物,试验设3个剂量组(100、200、400 mg/kg·bw)和1个溶剂对照组。灌胃28 d后,检测小鼠血清以及心、肝、脾、肾组织中的超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)的活性及丙二醛(MDA)的含量。复方中草药提取物在100、200、400 mg/kg·bw三个剂量水平上均可导致小鼠血清、心、肝、脾、肾组织中SOD和GSH-Px活性显著增强,降低小鼠上述组织中MDA含量,并呈现剂量反应关系。本研究中的复方中草药提取物可提高昆明种雌性小鼠机体的抗氧化能力,具有潜在的研究价值。     

复方中草药提取物对小鼠机体抗氧化能力的影响北大核心CSCD

研究以乌梅、马齿苋等为主要成分的复方中草药提取物对小鼠机体抗氧化能力的影响。以昆明种雌性小鼠作为实验动物,试验设3个剂量组(100、200、400 mg/kg·bw)和1个溶剂对照组。灌胃28 d后,检测小鼠血清以及心、肝、脾、肾组织中的超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)的活性及丙二醛(MDA)的含量。复方中草药提取物在100、200、400 mg/kg·bw三个剂量水平上均可导致小鼠血清、心、肝、脾、肾组织中SOD和GSH-Px活性显著增强,降低小鼠上述组织中MDA含量,并呈现剂量反应关系。本研究中的复方中草药提取物可提高昆明种雌性小鼠机体的抗氧化能力,具有潜在的研究价值。     

辣木叶乙醇提取物对非酒精性脂肪肝小鼠 模型血脂和氧化应激影响的研究

该研究以低剂量(5 mg·kg~(-1))、中剂量(30 mg·kg~(-1))和高剂量(60 mg·kg~(-1))的辣木叶乙醇提取物(EE-MO)干预高脂饮食诱导的非酒精性脂肪肝(NAFLD)小鼠动物模型。结果表明:(1)高剂量的EE-MO显著降低NAFLD小鼠的体重和肝湿重; EE-MO剂量依赖性地降低NAFLD小鼠血清TC、TG、HDL-C和LDLC含量;高剂量的EE-MO除降低上述生化指标外,还显著降低血清中FFA含量。(2) HE和苏丹红Ⅲ染色发现,EE-MO处理后,模型组小鼠的肝脂肪病变和细胞损伤得到显著改善。(3) EE-MO对NAFLD小鼠模型的血脂代谢具有改善作用。(4)高脂饮食诱导小鼠肝脏和血清的ROS和MDA的含量,诱导SOD、POD和CAT活性增加,降低GSH-Px活性。(5)低剂量、中剂量和高剂量的EE-MO依赖性地降低NAFLD小鼠肝脏和血清的ROS和MDA的含量,缓解氧化胁迫。(6)低剂量的EE-MO对SOD、POD、CAT和GSH-Px酶活性无显著影响;中剂量和高剂量的EE-MO处理后,NAFLD小鼠的SOD、POD和CAT酶活性显著下降,GSH-Px活性显著增加; EE-MO可能通过GSH-Px抗氧化酶途径缓解NAFLD小鼠的氧化胁迫。     

五鹤续断总皂苷抗皮肤衰老的作用及其机制

目的:研究五鹤续断总皂苷抗皮肤衰老的作用及其机制。方法:将48只小鼠随机分为空白对照组、模型组、五鹤续断低、中、高剂量组和阳性对照组(n=8)。采用5%D-半乳糖(0.025 ml/(g·d))颈背部皮下注射制备皮肤衰老小鼠模型,五鹤续断低、中、高剂量组灌服五鹤续断总皂苷水溶液(50 ml/(kg·d)、100 ml/(kg·d)、200ml/(kg·d)),阳性对照组灌服维生素E(50 mg/(kg·d)),连续给药42 d后,检测各组小鼠皮肤组织羟脯氨酸(HYP)和脂褐质(LF)的含量,血清和皮肤组织过氧化氢酶(CAT)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)的活性与丙二醛(MDA)的含量。结果:与空白对照组比,模型组小鼠皮肤组织HYP含量明显减少,LF含量明显增多,血清和皮肤组织CAT、GSH-Px、SOD活性显著降低,MDA含量明显增加;与模型组比,五鹤续断低、中、高剂量和阳性对照组皮肤组织HYP含量明显增多,LF含量明显减少,血清和皮肤组织CAT、GSH-Px、SOD活性显著增强,MDA含量明显减少;与低剂量组比,高剂量和阳性对照组皮肤组织HYP含量明显增多,LF含量明显减少,血清和皮肤组织CAT、GSH-Px、SOD活性显著增强,MDA含量明显减少;血清和皮肤组织SOD活性与皮肤组织HYP呈显著正相关,与LF呈显著负相关。结论:五鹤续断总皂苷具有明显的抗皮肤衰老作用,其作用机制与抗氧化损伤密切相关。     

欧前胡素对Aβ_(1-42)致阿尔茨海默病模型小鼠海马组织氧化应激反应的影响

研究欧前胡素对Aβ_(1-42)致阿尔茨海默病(Alzheimer’s disease,AD)模型小鼠海马组织氧化应激反应的影响及作用机制。脑室内注射Aβ_(1-42)制备小鼠AD模型,欧前胡素2.5 mg/kg和5.0 mg/kg在手术后当天开始腹腔注射给药,1次/d,连续给药13天。第14天,分离小鼠海马组织,测定氧化应激反应指标ROS、MDA、SOD、TAOC、GSH-Px、CAT、NO和iNOS,Western Blot检测海马组织核蛋白中Nrf-2的蛋白表达。研究显示,欧前胡素可降低海马组织中ROS、MDA和NO的含量和抑制iNOS的活性,增加SOD、GSH-Px、CAT的活力和T-AOC的水平,上调Nrf2的蛋白表达。研究结果提示,欧前胡素可减轻Aβ_(1-42)致小鼠AD后海马组织氧化应激反应,其机制同欧前胡素抑制活性氧自由基的产生和抑制脂质过氧化反应及增强机体的抗氧化能力有关。     

维生素C对镉负荷小鼠睾丸抗氧化功能的影响*

目的: 分析镉(Cd)负荷不同时间对小鼠睾丸抗氧化酶的影响及维生素C(VC)的保护作用。方法: 清洁级雄性昆明小鼠72只分为4组(n=18):对照组、Cd组(CdCl₂ 3 mg/kg)、VC组(200 mg/kg)、VC(200 mg/kg)+ Cd(CdCl₂ 3 mg/kg)组,每日染毒1次,染毒1 d和3 d及同时补充VC保护,第1日和第3日染毒24 h后,每组取半数小鼠称重,取血清和睾丸组织;检测睾丸脏器系数,血清和睾丸组织丙二醛(MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD),及睾丸组织谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)、还原型谷胱甘肽(GSH)、氧化型谷胱甘肽(GSSG)及总谷胱甘肽(T-GSH)。结果: 与对照组比较,Cd组1 d和3 d小鼠体重和睾丸脏器系数下降;染毒3 d,Cd组小鼠血清SOD显著降低、MDA显著升高(P＜0.05);Cd组1 d小鼠睾丸的SOD、GSH-Px、T-GSH及GSH/GSSG显著升高(P＜0.05),而3 d的上述指标均显著降低(P＜0.05),Cd组1 d和3 d MDA水平均显著升高(P＜0.05);VC处理后减轻的程度有所降低。与Cd组比较,VC+ Cd组血清SOD和MDA水平在染毒3 d变化有显著性差异(P＜0.05);VC+ Cd组在染毒1 d和3 d,小鼠睾丸的SOD、GSH-Px、T-GSH及GSH/GSSG水平变化有显著性差异(P＜0.05),VC+ Cd组在染毒3 d睾丸的MDA水平显著降低(P＜0.05)。与Cd组1 d比较,染毒3 d小鼠的血清SOD水平显著降低(P＜0.05),睾丸指标变化也有显著性差异(P＜0.05)。结论: VC处理可在一定程度上改善镉负荷小鼠的抗氧化功能,对睾丸氧化损伤具有保护作用。     

山药多糖对老年性痴呆小鼠抗氧化能力的影响

目的:探讨山药多糖对老年性痴呆小鼠抗氧化能力的影响。方法:采用三氯化铝复制痴呆小鼠模型,将50只昆明种小鼠随机分5组(n=10):对照组、模型组和山药多糖低、中、高剂量组,山药多糖剂量分别为100 mg/kg·d、300 mg/kg·d、500 mg/kg·d。治疗组用不同剂量山药多糖分别灌胃90 d。测定小鼠脑系数、脑组织丙二醛(MDA)含量、Na+-K+-ATP酶和Mg2+-ATP酶活性,以及血清氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和过氧化氢酶(CAT)活性。结果:山药多糖能显著提高痴呆模型小鼠脑系数、Na+-K+-ATP酶和Mg2+-ATP酶活性、以及SOD和CAT活力;显著降低MDA含量。结论:增强脑组织ATP酶活性和提高机体抗氧化能力可能是山药多糖防治老年性痴呆的作用机制之一。     

萝卜过氧化物酶对小鼠机体抗氧化作用的研究

目的 探索新的抗氧化剂.方法 研究萝卜过氧化物酶(POD)对小鼠肝、脾和肾脏超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)、丙二醛(MDA)的影响.结果 用不同剂量的POD处理后,可以提高肝、脾和肾的SOD、GSH-Px的活性,减低丙二醛的含量.结论 萝卜过氧化物酶可以提高机体的抗氧化能力.     

水温对中华鲟血清活性氧含量及抗氧化防御系统的影响

本文通过对12℃、21℃、26℃、31℃水温环境中的中华鲟的血清活性氧(ROS)含量、谷胱甘肽(GSH)含量、丙二醛(MDA)含量、过氧化氢酶(CAT)和超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活力的测定,表明水温对中华鲟体内自由基水平及其抗氧化防御体系有着显著的影响.在鲟鱼存活的水温范围内,中华鲟依靠自身的抗氧化防御系统,可以抵御活性氧含量的变化可能产生的损害,但这种抵御作用因水温的不同而表现出不同的特点.结果表明,随着水温的升高,血清ROS和MDA含量显著升高,ROS和MDA均与水温有显著的正相关性;GSH含量随水温先升高后降低,21℃时含量最高;26℃和31℃中的SOD活力要显著高于其他温度组;GSH和SOD与水温(T)具有显著的相关性:SOD=-7.7972 17 228 T-0.2821 T2(r=0.8923,p<0.01),GSH=-146.58 32.3951 T-0.7427 T2(r=0.8661,p<0.01).在试验期间,各温度组的中华鲟的血清CAT活性并没有发生显著变化.血清MDA含量和血清ROS含量之间具有显著的正相关关系,高温(26℃和31℃)状态下ROS产生增加而造成脂质过氧化反应增加,其增加程度要显著高于其他温度组,产生一定程度的氧化应激;而低温和适温环境虽然存在ROS随水温升高而升高的规律,但血清SOD活性和血清ROS含量之间存在显著的正相关关系.试验结果表明,在一定的温度范围内,中华鲟体内的抗氧化剂和抗氧化酶系统维持着体内自由基的"自稳态",使机体的脂质过氧化反应处于较低的状态.     

Protective effect of chelerythrine on gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity

Despite their beneficial effects, aminoglycosides including gentamicin (GEN) have considerable nephrotoxic side-effects. The toxicity of GEN at the level of the kidney seems to relate to the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS have been reported to be involved in the activation of protein kinase C (PKC). The unique structural aspects of PKC cause it to function as a sensor for oxidative stress. It seems likely that the increased NAD(P)H oxidase-derived superoxide (O2) production is at least in part mediated by PKC. We investigated the effects of chelerythrine, a commonly used PKC inhibitor, on GEN-induced changes of renal malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO) generation, catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activities, glutathione (GSH) content, and serum creatinine (Cr), blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. Morphological changes in the kidney were also examined. GEN administration to control rats increased MDA and NO generation but decreased CAT, SOD and GSH-Px activities, and GSH content. Chelerythrine administration with GEN caused significantly decreased MDA, NO generation and increased CAT, SOD and GSH-Px activities, and GSH content when compared with GEN alone. Chelerythrine also significantly decreased serum Cr and BUN levels. Morphological changes in the kidney including tubular necrosis were evaluated qualitatively. Both biochemical findings and histopathological evidence showed that administration of chelerythrine reduced the GEN-induced kidney damage. We propose that chelerythrine acts in the kidney as a potent scavenger of free radicals to prevent the toxic effects of GEN via the inhibition of a PKC pathway.     

17β-Estradiol and Vitamin E Modulates Oxidative Stress-Induced Kidney Toxicity in Diabetic Ovariectomized Rat

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) and 17β-estradiol (E(2)) supplementation on malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), vitamin A, beta carotene, selenium-dependent glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), zinc-dependent superoxide dismutase (SOD), and copper/zinc-dependent catalase (CAT) values in the kidney of ovariectomized (OVX) diabetic rats. Forty-two female rats were randomly divided into seven equal groups as follows: group I, control; group II, OVX; group III, OVX+E(2); group IV, OVX+E(2)+alpha-tocopherol; group V, OVX+diabetic; group VI, OVX+diabetic+E(2); and group VII, OVX+diabetic+E(2)+alpha-tocopherol. E(2) (40?μg?kg(-1)/day) and alpha-tocopherol (100?μg?kg(-1)/day) were given. Bilateral ovariectomy was performed in all groups except group I. After 4?weeks, antioxidant and MDA levels in the kidney for all groups were analyzed. GSH-Px, CAT, SOD, GSH levels, vitamin A, and beta carotene levels were decreased in OVX group compared to those in the control group but MDA level was elevated via ovariectomy. However, E(2) and E(2)+alpha-tocopherol supplementations in OVX group was associated with an increase in the GSH-Px, GSH, CAT and Zn-SOD values, vitamin A, and beta carotene levels but a decrease in MDA levels in kidney. The MDA levels in the kidney of diabetic OVX rats were found higher than those in the control and OVX groups. However, GSH, GSH-Px, CAT, SOD, vitamin A, and beta carotene levels in kidney were lower in OVX diabetic rats. On the other hand, E(2) and E(2)+alpha-tocopherol supplementations to OVX diabetic rats have caused an increase in GSH-Px, CAT and SOD, GSH, vitamin A, and beta carotene levels but a decrease in MDA levels. In conclusion, the E(2) and E(2)+alpha-tocopherol supplementations to diabetic OVX and OVX rats may strengthen the antioxidant defense system by reducing lipid peroxidation, and therefore they may play a role in preventing renal disorders.     

Lead-induced oxidative damage in rats/mice: A meta-analysis

BackgroundLead (Pb) is ubiquitous in the environment and is an environmental genotoxic metal. Pb accumulation in the body could cause the oxidative stress.ObjectiveThis meta-analysis aimed to perform a systematic evaluation of the extent of oxidative damage in rats/mice induced by lead.MethodsAll relevant articles in English or Chinese were retrieved from Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, Medline, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Chinese Biological Medicine databases from their inception date until July 22, 2018.ResultsA total of 108 eligible articles were included in this study. The indicators of oxidative stress included malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione disulfide (GSSG), reactive oxygen species (ROS), hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GR), reduced glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione-s-transferase (GST). The meta-analysis showed that lead significantly increased oxidants levels, such as MDA, GSSG, ROS, and H₂O₂ (P < 0.05), and significantly reduced the level of antioxidants, such as CAT, GPx, GR, GSH, SOD, and GST (P < 0.05). The intraperitoneal mode was more effective than water drinking mode in reducing the levels of CAT, GPx, GSH, and SOD (P < 0.05). Other factors that influenced the overall oxidative stress, including species of animals, type of tissues, and intervention dosage and time, were comprehensively evaluated.ConclusionThe results of meta-analysis indicated that mice were more sensitive to lead than rats, and intraperitoneal mode was an effective intervention mean. High doses and long periods of lead treatment can cause serious oxidative damage. Moreover, testicular was more vulnerable to lead than other tissues. These results provided scientific evidence for preventing and treating lead toxicity.     

Ganoderma atrum polysaccharide attenuates oxidative stress induced by d-galactose in mouse brain

AimsGanoderma atrum polysaccharide (PSG-1), the main constituent of G. atrum, has been reported to attenuate oxidative stress in vitro. The aim of this study was to investigate whether PSG-1 has a protective effect on the brain against oxidative stress induced by d-galactose (D-gal) in vivo.Main methodsMice were intraperitoneally (i.p.) injected with D-gal (100 mg/kg body weight) once daily for 10 weeks. From the seventh week, D-gal-treated mice received PSG-1 (50, 100, or 150 mg/kg body weight) once daily for the last 4 weeks. The activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and glutathione reductase (GSH-Rd), and the contents of glutathione (GSH), glutathione disulfide (GSSG) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in the brain were measured using different biochemical methods to evaluate the changes of the antioxidant ability in the PSG-1 treated mice. Apoptosis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and calcium levels were determined by flow cytometry.Key findingsAdministration of PSG-1 significantly reduced apoptosis in the mouse brain in a dose-dependent manner. PSG-1-evoked reduction of apoptosis was associated with the decrease of MDA and GSSG contents, and the increase of SOD, CAT, GPx and GSH-Rd activities, and GSH contents. PSG-1 treatment was also found to attenuate ROS production and calcium accumulation.SignificancePSG-1 has a potential to be used as a novel therapeutic agent for the protection of aging brain tissue against oxidative damage by modifying the redox system and maintaining calcium homeostasis.     

Effects of Lycopene and Proanthocyanidins on Hepatotoxicity Induced by Mercuric Chloride in Rats

To evaluate the protective potential of lycopene (Lyc) and proanthocyanidins (PCs) against mercuric chloride (HgCl₂)-induced hepatotoxicity, the study focused on the mechanism of oxidative stress. Firstly, the rats were subcutaneously (s.c.) injected with 0, 2.2, 4.4, and 8.8 μmol/kg HgCl₂. Additionally, 40 mg/kg Lyc and 450 mg/kg PCs were given to the rats intragastrically (i.g.) before exposure to 8.8 μmol/kg HgCl₂. Then, body weight, liver weight coefficient, mercury (Hg) contents, histological feature, ultrastructure, apoptosis, reactive oxygen species (ROS), glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and malondialdehyde (MDA) in the liver were measured. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and alanine transaminase (ALT) in serum were determined. After exposure to different concentrations of HgCl₂,it was found that Hg contents, pathological and ultrastructure injury, activities of LDH and ALT, apoptosis, and levels of ROS, GSH, and MDA increased and the activities of SOD and GSH-Px decreased in a concentration-dependent manner. Further investigation found that pretreatment with Lyc and PCs inhibited ROS production, protected antioxidant enzymes, and reversed hepatotoxicity. We concluded that Lyc and PCs had hepatoprotective effects on HgCl₂-induced toxicity by antagonizing oxidative stress in rat liver.     

Can we reduce oxidative stress with liver transplantation?

BackgroundThe aim of this study was to determine the levels of lipid peroxidation (MDA) and antioxidants such as reduced glutathione (GSH), catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the blood serum of patients with cirrhosis and liver transplantation.MethodsIn this study, serum malondialdehyde acid (MDA) levels, superoxide dismutase (SOD), reduced glutathione (GSH), and catalase (CAT) activities were measured spectrophotometrically and compared to the results of the healthy control group.ResultsSOD, CAT and GSH activities were significantly decreased in the patient groups compared to the healthy control group (p<0.05). MDA levels were significantly higher in the patient group compared to the healthy control group (p <0.05).ConclusionsIn conclusion, this study demonstrated that oxidative stress may play an important role in the development of liver cirrhosis and in liver transplantation. This study is the first one to show how MDA, SOD, CAT and GSH levels change in liver cirrhosis and liver transplantation, while further studies are essential to investigate antioxidant enzymes and oxidative stress status in patients with cirrhosis and liver transplantation.     

地鳖多肽提取物的抗氧化衰老机制

目的探讨地鳖多肽（ESW polypeptide）提取物抗氧化衰老机制的研究。方法小鼠连续腹腔注射D-半乳糖20 d,建立衰老模型,同时小鼠灌服不同剂量地鳖多肽提取物每日（0、40、80、160 mg/kg）,观察小鼠的正常活动、运动和耐应激能力。分别采用黄嘌呤氧化酶法、分光光度法检测小鼠血液和不同组织中超氧化物歧化酶（SOD）、过氧化氢酶（CAT）、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶（GSH-PX）活力,以及丙二醛（MDA）和还原型谷胱甘肽（GSH）含量;免疫荧光法检测细胞核转录因子2（Nrf2）在Caco-2细胞的表达。结果与对照和多肽组比较,衰老组小鼠体重增重缓慢、组织脏器系数降低、运动时间缩短、抗应激能力降低、组织中抗氧化酶活力降低。随着地鳖多肽剂量增加,多肽组小鼠体重增加明显,肝脏、脾脏和肾脏指数增加显著,小鼠静力和动力运动时间明显延长,小鼠耐缺氧、耐高温和运动时间延长并接近对照组,血液和不同组织中的SOD、CAT、GSH-PX活力及GSH含量显著提高,但MDA含量降低。与对照组比较,地鳖多肽组Caco-2细胞核内Nrf2表达量明显增加,接近阳性对照组。结论地鳖多肽可能通过启动Nrf2-ARE抗氧化信号通路,提高D-半乳糖致衰老小鼠抗应激和抗氧化能力,从而延缓小鼠氧化衰老。     

Erythrocyte Oxidant/Antioxidant Status in Essential Hyperhidrosis

Essential Hyperhidrosis is a disorder of excessive, bilateral, and relatively symmetric sweating occurring in the axillae, palms, soles, or craniofacial region without obvious etiology. Nitric oxide may play a physiological part in the production and/or excretion of sweat in skin eccrine glands. Tempol, a SOD mimetic, increases the half-life of NO and results in vasodilatation, hypotension, and reflex activation of sympathetic nervous system. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) may directly activate both central and peripheral sympathetic nervous system activity. We assessed the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and catalase (CAT) of red blood cells in patients with essential hyperhidrosis (n = 31) compared to age-and sex-matched healthy controls (n = 28). Erythrocyte activities of SOD and level of MDA were detected significantly higher (p = 0.020, p = 0.004 and respectively) and activities of CAT and GSH-Px were significantly lower (p = 0.0001, p = 0.0001 respectively) in patients than controls. Our results support the hypothesis that oxidative damage resulting from increased ROS production along with insufficient capacity of antioxidant mechanisms may be involved in pathogenesis of EH.