Protective effect of ajoene on acetaminophen-induced hepatic injury in mice

被引:15
作者
Hattori, A [1 ]
Yamada, N [1 ]
Nishikawa, T [1 ]
Fukuda, H [1 ]
Fujino, T [1 ]
机构
[1] Nagoya Seiraku Co Ltd, Cent Inst, Biodev Div, Tempaku Ku, Nagoya, Aichi 4680065, Japan
关键词
acetaminophen; hepatoprotective effect; ajoene; garlic; Allium sativum;
D O I
10.1271/bbb.65.2555
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Ajoene, a garlic-derived sulfur-containing compound, exhibited a hepatoprotective effect against acetaminophen-induced liver injury in mice. A pretreatment with ajoene suppressed the rise in serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase activity and the reduction in the hepatic reduced glutathione level. These effects of ajoene were observed dose-dependently (20-100 mg/kg). The pretreatment by ajoene also suppressed the decrease in hepatic protein thiol content resulting from acetaminophen administration.
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页码:2555 / 2557
页数:3
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