ZHOU Zhi-hua, ZHOU Hai-hong, HAN Yong-zhu, et al. Chaiyu Wendan Tang and its Component Influence the Level of Plasm Copper, Zinc to Depression Model of Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress in Rats[J]. Chinese journal of experimental traditional medical formulae, 2011, 17(18): 192-195.
ZHOU Zhi-hua, ZHOU Hai-hong, HAN Yong-zhu, et al. Chaiyu Wendan Tang and its Component Influence the Level of Plasm Copper, Zinc to Depression Model of Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress in Rats[J]. Chinese journal of experimental traditional medical formulae, 2011, 17(18): 192-195.DOI:
Objective: To explore the effects of traditional Chinese drugs Chaiyu Wendan Tang (CYWDT) and its component on the serum copper
zinc in depressed rats. Method: Eighty-four male rats were divided into seven groups randomly. Model of depression was established by chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) and living individually. The herbs in CYWDT was split into three categries
namely Huatan
Tiaoqixue and Yangxinpi. The level of serum copper and zinc was detected by atomic absorption method. Result: The model of depression was successfully established. Compared with control animals
the serum copper level in the model rat was increased significantly and the serum zinc level was decreased significantly. CYWDT could reverse all these changes. Huatan could significantly increase the level of serum zinc (P<0.05). Yangxinpi could significantly decrease the level of serum copper. Conclusion: CYWDT has a good effect for anti-depression. It can improve the behavior of the depressed rats
increase serum copper level and decrease serum zinc level significantly in depressed rats. Huatan and Yangxinpi are likely the major components of CYWDT.