Oxidative stress and antioxidant status in rotenone induced rat models of Parkinson’s disease

Abstract

Parkinson disease (PD) is involved in the damage of neurons of the brain that secretes dopamine. Understanding the mechanisms involved in Parkinson’s disease helps to develop effective management methods. Hence, the present work aimed to unravel the variations, if any, in the parameters of oxidative stress and antioxidant markers between oral and ip rotenone-induced rat model of Parkinson’s disease. Male Wistar rats weighing between 250-300g were housed in solid bottomed polypropylene cages under strict veterinary supervision and maintained in rooms with 12hrs light / dark cycle. The randomly selected male Wistar rats were equally divided into four groups, with six rats in each group. The study results provide scientific evidence for marked changes in both the oxidative and anti-oxidant parameters, followed by the ip or po rotenone administration. It is the need of the time to consider the neuro-protective and antioxidant properties while developing the newer treatment modalities for the management of PD.