Gene expression profiling reveals underlying molecular mechanism of hepatoprotective effect of Phyllanthus niruri on thioacetamide-induced hepatotoxicity in Sprague Dawley rats
Background: The liver plays an essential role in the body by regulating several important metabolic functions. Liver injury is associated with the distortion of these functions causing many health problems. Pharmaceutical drugs treat liver disorders but cause further damage to it. Hence, herbal drug...
Main Authors: | Amin, Z.A., Alshawsh, M.A., Kassim, M., Abdulla, Mahmood Ameen, Ali, H.M. |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2013
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Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/10568/1/Gene_expression_profiling_reveals_underlying.pdf |
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