Anti-aging Effect of Lycium Chinensis Capsule on Drosophila
Xu Man · Journal of Tongji University · 2001
Objective To study the anti aging effect and mechanism of Lycium chinensis capsule on drosophila.Methods Unmated drosophilae were randomly divided into five groups, each cultured with varied concentrations of Lycium chinensis capsule. The drosophila's life span was detected with survival test, while superoxied dismutase (SOD) activity and malondialdehyed (MDA) content were measured with hydroxylamine,TBA respectively.Results Lycium chinensis capsule prolonged drosophila maximum average life span and female drosophila average life span significantly. SOD activity increased remarkably in female drosophila, while MDA content decreased in both female and male drosophila obviously.Conclusion Lycium chinensis capsule has the antioxidation and anti aging effects on drosophila.