The micronuclei rate of polychromatic erythrocytes of mouse bone marrow (PCEMNR) was used as an index to study the effect of S. punicea Hemsl, a new anti-hepatitis drug, on genetic material of mammal.
The results showed that, compared with the younger rats, the antioxidant enzymes activities and the anti-atherogenic index of old rats were decreased, the lipid peroxidation level was increased.