Open AccessExploratory studies of (-)-Epicatechin, a bioactive compound of Phyllanthus niruri, on the antioxidant enzymes and oxidative stress markers in D-galactosamine-induced hepatitis in rats: A study with reference to clinical prospective
Author(s) -
Bhasha Shanmugam,
Kirubanandan Shanmugam,
Sahukari Ravi,
G. Venkata Subbaiah,
Chilakala Ramakrishana,
Mallikarjuna Korivi,
Kesireddy Sathyavelu Reddy
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
pharmacognosy magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4062
pISSN - 0973-1296
DOI - 10.4103/0973-1296.203973
Subject(s) - glutathione peroxidase , antioxidant , oxidative stress , malondialdehyde , phyllanthus , glutathione , pharmacology , superoxide dismutase , alkaline phosphatase , glutathione reductase , toxic hepatitis , alanine transaminase , chemistry , hepatitis , bilirubin , biochemistry , medicine , traditional medicine , enzyme
Hepatitis is a health problem affecting millions of people worldwide and it is the major risk factor for liver cirrhosis. In India, many plants are used to treat hepatitis. But little is known about the effects of (-)-epicatechin a bioactive compound of Phyllanthus niruri (PN) in hepatitis rats.