Open AccessProtective effects of 5-methoxypsoralen against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in mice
Author(s) -
Weixia Liu
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v18.i18.2197
Subject(s) - aspartate transaminase , lactate dehydrogenase , acetaminophen , malondialdehyde , glutathione , alanine transaminase , medicine , chemistry , transaminase , endocrinology , pharmacology , oxidative stress , alkaline phosphatase , enzyme , biochemistry
To investigate the hepatic protective effects of 5-methoxypsoralen (5-MOP) and to learn if 5-MOP causes hepatotoxicity at protective doses.