Abstract Title:

Protective effect of a 50% hydroalcoholic fruit extract of Emblica officinalis against anti-tuberculosis drugs induced liver toxicity.

Abstract Source:

Phytother Res. 2005 Mar;19(3):193-7.PMID:15934014

Abstract Author(s):

S A Tasduq, P Kaisar, D K Gupta, B K Kapahi, H S Maheshwari, S Jyotsna, R K Johri

Abstract:

The present report showed the hepatoprotective property of a 50% hydroalcoholic extract of the fruits of Emblica officinalis (fruit) (EO-50) against antituberculosis (anti-TB) drugs-induced hepatic injury. The biochemical manifestations of hepatotoxicity induced by rifampicin (RIF), isoniazid (INH) and pyrazinamide (PZA), either given alone or in combination were evaluated. In vitro studies were done on suspension cultures of rat hepatocytes while sub-acute studies were carried out in rats. The hepatoprotective activity of EO-50 was found to be due to its membrane stabilizing, antioxidative and CYP 2E1 inhibitory effects. Copyright 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Study Type : Animal Study

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