Hepatoprotective effect of Centella asiatica 50% ethanol extract against acetaminophen-induced acute liver injury in BALB/c mice

Autor: Yong Joon Jeong, Se Chan Kang, Rina So, Jeong Eun Kwon, Young Geun Lee, Dae Won Park, Tae Hwan Choe, Hyelin Jeon
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Toxicol Res
ISSN: 2234-2753
1976-8257
DOI: 10.1007/s43188-020-00063-0
Popis: N-acetyl-p-aminophenol (acetaminophen, APAP) is a well-known component of analgesic and antipyretic monotherapy products. However, exceeding the recommended dose can lead to serious injury to the liver. We conducted this study to determine the potential of Centella asiatica as a natural substance to protect against APAP-induced liver injury. When acute hepatotoxicity was induced in mice by APAP overdose, their liver weight decreased significantly (p
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