Effects of an Agaricus blazei Aqueous Extract Pretreatment on Paracetamol-Induced Brain and Liver Injury in Rats

The action of an Agaricus blazei aqueous extract pretreatment on paracetamol injury in rats was examined not only in terms of the classical indicators (e.g., levels of hepatic enzymes in the plasma) but also in terms of functional and metabolic parameters (e.g., gluconeogenesis). Considering solely...

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Main Authors: Andréia A. Soares, Andrea L. de Oliveira, Anacharis B. Sá-Nakanishi, Jurandir F. Comar, Ana P. S. Rampazzo, Fernando A. Vicentini, Maria R. M. Natali, Sandra M. Gomes da Costa, Adelar Bracht, Rosane M. Peralta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/469180