Research Article

Andrographolide Sodium Bisulfate Prevents UV-Induced Skin Photoaging through Inhibiting Oxidative Stress and Inflammation

Table 1

Effects of ASB on thymus index and spleen index on photoaged mice skin.

GroupThymus index (mg/g)Spleen index (mg/g)

NC0.24 ± 0.010.35 ± 0.06
SC0.23 ± 0.040.36 ± 0.05
MC0.14 ± 0.020.27 ± 0.04
VC0.16 ± 0.030.27 ± 0.02
ASB (0.4 mg/mouse)0.19 ± 0.040.32 ± 0.08
ASB (1.2 mg/mouse)0.18 ± 0.050.34 ± 0.04
ASB (3.6 mg/mouse)0.20 ± 0.030.35 ± 0.04

Each value represents the mean ± SD of eight mice per group, p < 0.05 compared with the SC group; p < 0.05 compared with the VC group.