Hepatoprotective Effect of Pretreatment with Thymus vulgaris Essential Oil in Experimental Model of Acetaminophen-Induced Injury

Acute liver damage caused by acetaminophen overdose is a significant clinical problem and could benefit from new therapeutic strategies. Objective. This study investigated the hepatoprotective effect of Thymus vulgaris essential oil (TEO), which is used popularly for various beneficial effects, such...

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Main Authors: Renata Grespan, Rafael Pazinatto Aguiar, Frederico Nunes Giubilei, Rafael Rocco Fuso, Marcio José Damião, Expedito Leite Silva, Jane Graton Mikcha, Luzmarina Hernandes, Ciomar Bersani Amado, Roberto Kenji Nakamura Cuman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/954136