Hepatoprotective Effect of Aqueous Extract of Stem Bark of Berberis Lycium Royale in Isoniazid Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice

Objective: To determine the hepatoprotective effect of Aqueous extract of Stem Bark of Berberis Lycium Royale in Isoniazid (INH) induced hepatotoxicity in mice. Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted from 7 April 2014 till 7 May 2014 at animal house of...

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Main Author: Saima Rafiq, Adnan Jehangir, Samina Iltaf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Riphah International University, Islamabad 2015-12-01
Series:Journal of Islamic International Medical College
Online Access:https://journals.riphah.edu.pk/index.php/jiimc/article/view/917
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description Objective: To determine the hepatoprotective effect of Aqueous extract of Stem Bark of Berberis Lycium Royale in Isoniazid (INH) induced hepatotoxicity in mice. Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted from 7 April 2014 till 7 May 2014 at animal house of National Institute of Health, Islamabad. Materials and Methods: Fifty six male albino Balb/C mice were randomly divided into four groups i.e Group I: Control group (C), Group II: Drug treated group (D), Group III: Low Aqueous group (LA), Group IV: High Aqueous group (HA) of 14 mice each. INH (50 mg/kg) was given to induce hepatotoxicity in all groups except control group (C). Aqueous extract of stem bark of Berberis Lycium Royle was given in low doses (150 mg/kg) to Low Aqueous group (LA) and in high doses (200 mg/kg) to High Aqueous group (HA). Blood samples were collected at day (0, 15 & 30 ) for estimation of Liver function tests (LFTs). At the end samples for liver histopathology were taken. Results: INH produced severe hepatotoxicity as depicted by raised LFT's & severe steatosis, hepatocytic ballooning & inflammation. In animals of Low Aqueous group (LA) and High Aqueous group (HA) , serum levels of biomarkers were decreased and their liver sections showed improved histological picture but the reduction in toxic effects were more pronounced in animals treated with high Aqueous group. (HA). Conclusion: Aqueous extract of stem bark of Berberis Lycium Royale has more significant hepatoprotective potential in high doses as compare to low doses.
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spelling doaj.art-ebd1f746294748b5adf04ae7fa6994982022-12-22T03:33:07ZengRiphah International University, IslamabadJournal of Islamic International Medical College1815-40182410-54222015-12-011042562611313Hepatoprotective Effect of Aqueous Extract of Stem Bark of Berberis Lycium Royale in Isoniazid Induced Hepatotoxicity in MiceSaima Rafiq, Adnan Jehangir, Samina IltafObjective: To determine the hepatoprotective effect of Aqueous extract of Stem Bark of Berberis Lycium Royale in Isoniazid (INH) induced hepatotoxicity in mice. Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted from 7 April 2014 till 7 May 2014 at animal house of National Institute of Health, Islamabad. Materials and Methods: Fifty six male albino Balb/C mice were randomly divided into four groups i.e Group I: Control group (C), Group II: Drug treated group (D), Group III: Low Aqueous group (LA), Group IV: High Aqueous group (HA) of 14 mice each. INH (50 mg/kg) was given to induce hepatotoxicity in all groups except control group (C). Aqueous extract of stem bark of Berberis Lycium Royle was given in low doses (150 mg/kg) to Low Aqueous group (LA) and in high doses (200 mg/kg) to High Aqueous group (HA). Blood samples were collected at day (0, 15 & 30 ) for estimation of Liver function tests (LFTs). At the end samples for liver histopathology were taken. Results: INH produced severe hepatotoxicity as depicted by raised LFT's & severe steatosis, hepatocytic ballooning & inflammation. In animals of Low Aqueous group (LA) and High Aqueous group (HA) , serum levels of biomarkers were decreased and their liver sections showed improved histological picture but the reduction in toxic effects were more pronounced in animals treated with high Aqueous group. (HA). Conclusion: Aqueous extract of stem bark of Berberis Lycium Royale has more significant hepatoprotective potential in high doses as compare to low doses.https://journals.riphah.edu.pk/index.php/jiimc/article/view/917
spellingShingle Saima Rafiq, Adnan Jehangir, Samina Iltaf
Hepatoprotective Effect of Aqueous Extract of Stem Bark of Berberis Lycium Royale in Isoniazid Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice
Journal of Islamic International Medical College
title Hepatoprotective Effect of Aqueous Extract of Stem Bark of Berberis Lycium Royale in Isoniazid Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice
title_full Hepatoprotective Effect of Aqueous Extract of Stem Bark of Berberis Lycium Royale in Isoniazid Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice
title_fullStr Hepatoprotective Effect of Aqueous Extract of Stem Bark of Berberis Lycium Royale in Isoniazid Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice
title_full_unstemmed Hepatoprotective Effect of Aqueous Extract of Stem Bark of Berberis Lycium Royale in Isoniazid Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice
title_short Hepatoprotective Effect of Aqueous Extract of Stem Bark of Berberis Lycium Royale in Isoniazid Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice
title_sort hepatoprotective effect of aqueous extract of stem bark of berberis lycium royale in isoniazid induced hepatotoxicity in mice
url https://journals.riphah.edu.pk/index.php/jiimc/article/view/917
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