Modulatory Effect of Methanol Extract of Piper guineense in CCl4-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Male Rats

Modulatory Effect of Methanol Extract of Piper guineense in CCl4-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Male Rats

This study seeks to investigate the possible protective role of the methanol extract of Piper guineense seeds against CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity in an animal model. Hepatotoxicity was induced by administering oral doses of CCl4 (1.2 g/kg bw) three times a week for three weeks. Group 1 (Control) and...

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Main Authors: Babatunji Emmanuel Oyinloye, Foluso Oluwagbemiga Osunsanmi, Basiru Olaitan Ajiboye, Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo, Abidemi Paul Kappo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
antioxidant enzymes
carbon tetrachloride
lipid peroxidation
liver toxicity
Piper guineense
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/9/955

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