Ziziphus mauritiana fruit extract inhibits carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in male rats. | [Pakistan Journal of Nutrition • 2010]

Author(s):

1. D. Dahiru: Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 2076, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria

2. D. N. Mamman: Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 2076, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria

3. H. Y. Wakawa: Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 2076, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Abstract:

The aqueous extract of Ziziphus mauritiana fruit (Zm) was evaluated for its protective activity against CCl4-induced liver damage. 250, 500 mg/kg bw of Zm fruit extract or 100 mg/kg silymarin (standard) were administered to different groups of rats prior to CCl4 administration. Both 250 and 500 mg/kg bw of Zm fruit extract significantly (p

Page(s): 990-993

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, Volume: 9, Issue: 10, Year: 2010

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