Silymarin Prevents Restraint Stress-Induced Acute Liver Injury by Ameliorating Oxidative Stress and Reducing Inflammatory Response

Silymarin is a flavonoid extracted from the milk thistle Silybum marianum. It has been reported to prevent liver injuries induced by various chemicals or toxins. Our recent study suggested that silymarin induces hepatic synthesis of glutathione by increasing cysteine availability, which may conseque...

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Published in:	Molecules
Main Authors:	Sou Hyun Kim, Dal-Seok Oh, Ji Youn Oh, Tae Gen Son, Dong Yeon Yuk, Young-Suk Jung
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2016-04-01
Subjects:	silymarin restraint stress acute liver injury oxidative stress inflammation
Online Access:	http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/4/443