Folic acid and melatonin ameliorate carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic injury, oxidative stress and inflammation in rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>This study investigated the protective effects of melatonin and folic acid against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatic injury in rats. Oxidative stress, liver function, liver histopathology and serum lipid levels were evaluated. The levels of protein kina...

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Main Authors: Ebaid Hossam, Bashandy Samir AE, Alhazza Ibrahim M, Rady Ahmed, El-Shehry Sultan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
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Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/10/1/20