Effects of Cistanche deserticola on behavior and signs of cataract and retinopathy in senescence-accelerated OXYS rats

Cistanche deserticola (СD) has been traditionally used in the Chinese medicine as a tonic, vasodilator and neuroprotective agent.To investigate the effect of CD on the age-related behavior decline and cataract and retinopathy development in senescent accelerated OXYS rats.OXYS and Wistar (control) rats were supplemented with 15 mg CD on kg of body weight during 2 months from the age of 12 months. Behavioral responses of animals were assessed in...