Hepatoprotective Effect of Opuntia robusta and Opuntia streptacantha Fruits against Acetaminophen-Induced Acute Liver Damage

Hepatoprotective Effect of Opuntia robusta and Opuntia streptacantha Fruits against Acetaminophen-Induced Acute Liver Damage

Acetaminophen (APAP)-induced acute liver failure (ALF) is a serious health problem in developed countries. N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), the current therapy for APAP-induced ALF, is not always effective, and liver transplantation is often needed. Opuntia spp. fruits are an important source of nutrients...

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Main Authors: Herson Antonio González-Ponce, María Consolación Martínez-Saldaña, Ana Rosa Rincón-Sánchez, María Teresa Sumaya-Martínez, Manon Buist-Homan, Klaas Nico Faber, Han Moshage, Fernando Jaramillo-Juárez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
Opuntia fruits
acetaminophen
acute liver failure
antioxidants
hepatoprotective
nutraceutical
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/10/607

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