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Protective effects from Houttuynia cordata aqueous extract against acetaminophen-induced liver injury

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: aqueous extract (HCAE) against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in Balb/cA mice were examined. METHODS: HCAE, at 1 or 2 g/L, was added into the drinking water for 4 weeks. Acute liver injury was induced by acetaminophen treatment intraperitoneally (350 mg/kg body weight). RESULTS: <0.05). CONCLUSION: These results support that HCAE could provide hepato-protection.

Source: Biomedicine

DOI: 10.37796/2211-8039.1489

Authors: Wei-ting Chen, Chieh-ling Yang, Mei-chin Yin

Institution: China Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection

Subfield: Pharmacology

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: China Medical University