Irvingia gabonensis leaf extract scavenges nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide in vitro and modulates arsenic-induced hepatic oxidative stress in wistar rats

Irvingia gabonensis leaf extract scavenges nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide in vitro and modulates arsenic-induced hepatic oxidative stress in wistar rats

Abstract Background Arsenic is a carcinogenic heavy metal that contaminates the environment, predisposing the exposed populace to its detrimental health effects. This study investigated the liver protective effect of ethanol leaf extract of Irvingia gabonensis (ELEIG) in sodium arsenite (SA)-exposed...

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Main Authors: Efosa G. Ewere, Ngozi P. Okolie, Jessie I. Ndem, Gerald I. Eze, Samson A. Oyebadejo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-07-01
Series:Clinical Phytoscience
Subjects:
Irvingia gabonensis
Arsenic
Sodium arsenite
Oxidative stress
Liver enzymes
Environmental pollutant
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40816-022-00346-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40816-022-00346-z

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