Hepatoprotective Effect of the Aqueous Extract of Simarouba amara Aublet (Simaroubaceae) Stem Bark against Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl4)-Induced Hepatic Damage in Rats

Hepatoprotective Effect of the Aqueous Extract of Simarouba amara Aublet (Simaroubaceae) Stem Bark against Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl4)-Induced Hepatic Damage in Rats

Simarouba amara stem bark decoction has been traditionally used in Brazil to treat malaria, inflammation, fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, wounds and as a tonic. In this study, we investigate the hepatoprotective effects of the aqueous extract of S. amara stem bark (SAAE) on CCl4-induced hepatic dam...

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Main Authors: Hélida M. L. Maranhão, Carlos F. B. Vasconcelos, Larissa A. Rolim, Pedro J. Rolim Neto, Jacinto da C. Silva Neto, Reginaldo C. da Silva Filho, Mariana P. Fernandes, João H. Costa-Silva, Alice V. Araújo, Almir G. Wanderley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-10-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
Simaroubaceae
Simarouba amara
carbon tetrachloride
catechin
hepatoprotection
antioxidant
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/11/17735

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