Cardioprotection was assessed by estimating serum aspartate
aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, lactate dehydrogenase, creatine phosphokinase,
triglycerides, total cholesterol, low density lipoproteins and high density lipoproteins. The levels of
thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and reduced glutathione were analyzed in heart homogenate.
In isoproterenol-treated group, shrinkage of cardiac markers in serum and elevated lipid peroxidation
accompanied by decreased content of reduced glutathione in heart. The prior administration of
EEBSC significantly (P