Protective role of Denolex elata against the cadmium toxicity in the glutathione peroxidase (GPX) in the fresh water fish Labeo rohita (HAMILTON)

The effect of sublethal exposure of cadmium (51.82 mg/kg) for 96 hours on various antioxidant enzymes was carried out in the freshwater fish Labeo rohita. The activity of antioxidant enzymes, such as glutathione peroxidase (GPx) were decreased was increased. This observation clearly indicates the defensive nature and the adaptive mechanism of cells against free radical induced toxicity, Denolex elata in plant extracts may afford protection from pesticide toxicity.