Antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of Boswellia ovalifoliolata bark extracts / 中国天然药物
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.)
;
(6): 663-671, 2014.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-812218
ABSTRACT
Paracetamol (PCM) hepatotoxicity is related to reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation and excessive oxidative stress; natural antioxidant compounds have been tested as an alternative therapy. This study evaluated the hepatoprotective activity of an alcoholic extract of Boswellia ovalifoliolata (BO) bark against PCM-induced hepatotoxicity. BO extract also demonstrated antioxidant activity in vitro, as well as scavenger activity against 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl. Administration of PCM caused a significant increase in the release of transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, and lactate dehydrogenase in serum. Significant enhancement in hepatic lipid peroxidation and marked depletion in reduced glutathione were observed after parac intoxication with severe alterations in liver histology. BO treatment was able to mitigate hepatic damage induced by acute intoxication of PCM and showed a pronounced protective effect against lipid peroxidation, deviated serum enzymatic variables, and maintained glutathione status toward control. The results clearly demonstrate the hepatoprotective effect of BO against the toxicity induced by PCM.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pathology
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Pharmacology
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Picrates
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Biphenyl Compounds
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Blood
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Plant Extracts
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Lipid Peroxidation
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Rats, Wistar
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Oxidative Stress
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Boswellia
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.)
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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