“Compared to … combination of insulin … RA showed: (1) significantly lower levels of MDA, IL-6, TNF-α, and Scr (p < 0.05); (2) significantly higher SOD and GSH-… activation and lower expression levels of PKCα (p < 0.05); (4) significantly smaller kidney-to-body weight ratio (p < 0.05).”
“ RA is an effective agent in lowering oxidative stress in diabetic rats treated with insulin.”