Open AccessAmeliorative Effect of Marine Macroalgae on Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatic Fibrosis and Associated Complications in Rats
Author(s) -
Maria Azam,
Khan Hira,
Shamim A. Qureshi,
Nasira Khatoon,
Jehan Ara,
Syed EhteshamulHaque
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2148-6247
pISSN - 1304-530X
DOI - 10.4274/tjps.galenos.2021.08683
Subject(s) - carbon tetrachloride , lipid peroxidation , glutathione peroxidase , malondialdehyde , creatinine , catalase , alkaline phosphatase , ccl4 , chemistry , medicine , glutathione , fibrosis , antioxidant , endocrinology , biochemistry , biology , enzyme , organic chemistry
Liver fibrosis is one of the serious health concern around the globe. Persistent exposure to drugs, toxicants, and pathogens may induce liver fibrosis. Marine macroalgae are globally consumed because of nutritive and medicinal value. This study was conducted to evaluate the protective role of two seaweeds Padina pavonia and Caulerpa racemosa in carbon tetrachloride (CCl 4 )-induced liver fibrosis in rats.