Protective effect of betaine against galactosamine-induced acute liver injury in rats

We investigated the protective effect of betaine against galactosamine (GalN)-induced acute hepatic injury. Male rats received betaine from 2 wk prior to GalN treatment. Betaine supplementation inhibited the elevation of serum enzyme activities and the histopathological changes induced by GalN chall...

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Main Authors: Yeo Jin Choi, Jong Deok Na, Doo Sung Jun, Young Chul Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-05-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464618300732