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Abstract Title:

Protective and anti-inflammatory effects of hydroalcoholic leaf extract of Origanum vulgare on oxidative stress, TNF-α gene expression and liver histological changes in paraquat-induced hepatotoxicity in rats.

Abstract Source:

Arch Physiol Biochem. 2018 Feb 9:1-8. Epub 2018 Feb 9. PMID: 29425067

Abstract Author(s):

Ali Sharifi-Rigi, Esfandiar Heidarian, Sayed Asadollah Amini

Article Affiliation:

Ali Sharifi-Rigi

Abstract:

CONTEXT: Toxicity with paraquat can lead to serious damages to the liver.

OBJECTIVE: The study investigates the protective effects of Origanum vulgare leaf extract against paraquat liver damage.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: Rats were divided into six groups. Group 1, the control group; group 2, rats that received paraquat only; group 3, rats that received paraquat plus silymarin; and groups 4, 5, and 6 were treated with paraquat and O. vulgare leaf extract. Then, the serum and tissue parameters of the oxidative stress were examined.

RESULTS: In group 2, paraquat caused a remarkable increase in the level of serum ALT, AST, ALP, lipid profiles, and liver TNF-α gene expression compared to group 1. The groups which received O. vulgare leaf extract exhibited significant ameliorations in abnormalities of paraquat-induced liver damage and serum biochemical parameters.

CONCLUSION: O. vulgare leaf extract has inhibitory effects on paraquat-induced liver damage due to its antioxidant properties.

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