The effect of green tea polyphenols on antioxidant enzymes in mice in vivo

Charles University in Prague Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of Biochemical Sciences Candidate: Vojtěch Kvita Supervisor: PharmDr. Hana Bártíková, Ph.D. Title of diploma thesis: The effect of green tea polyphenols on antioxidant enzymes in mice in vivo Antioxidant enzymes belong to compounds with proven effects on human organism. Their main purpose is to defend cells against oxidative stress. In order to support this process, we are taking substances called antioxidants either in regular diet or as dietary supplements. Recently there are a lot of companies on the market, offering the supplement, promising wight loss or defence against cancer. Green tea contains many natural substances, such as polyphenolic compounds which include catechins, which have proven effects on our bodies, but the specific way they act on selected antioxidant enzymes is still matter of study. The aim of this work was to determine the effect of green tea polyphenols on antioxidant enzymes in mice. We studied 8 groups (4 normal, obese 4) wherein the two groups were left as a control which means without administration of Polyphenon. Three groups were given a Polyphenon enriched diet and for various period of time (28 days, 3 days) and at different concentrations (0.1%, 0.01%). Activity was studied in liver..