“ BA pretreatment significantly alleviated Dex-induced changes of blood biochemical indices, increased the total antioxidant capacity ( T-AOC ), the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), and the ability of inhibiting hydroxyl radical (AIHR), reduced the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) in serum.”
“Moreover, BA pretreatment enhanced the T-AOC , AIHR and the activity of peroxidase (POD) in liver, spleen and thymus.”