The Protective Effect of Lycium barbarum Betaine and Effervescent Tablet Against Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Acute Liver Injury in Rats

Natural Product Communications

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Original Research Paper

Yuqing Zhai ; Huaqiang Tang ; Qunhui Zhang ; Yanfeng Peng ; Linlin Zhao ; Benyin Zhang ; Yongjing Yang ; Jing Ma ; Ji Zhu ; Dejun Zhang

[1] College of Medical, , Xining, China

[2] College of Eco-Environmental Engineering, , Xining, China

关键词: Lycium barbarum;    alkaloids;    acute liver injury;    carbon tetrachloride;    effervescent tablets;   

DOI  :  10.1177/1934578X231161419

 received in 2023-01-07, accepted in 2023-02-15,  发布年份 2023

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

The liver is essential for animals and humans. Because of their low side effects and high safety, natural products have recently become a research hotspot for human health-related issues that can damage the liver. In this study, we investigated the protective effects in rats of Lycium barbarum betaine (LBB) and Lycium barbarum betaine Effervescent Tablet (LBBET) against liver injury caused by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). The results showed that LBB and LBBET pretreatment significantly reduced the serum levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate transaminase (AST), and alkaline phosphatase, as well as the liver tissue levels of malondialdehyde. Meanwhile, glutathione peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase levels were significantly increased in liver tissues. In addition, LBB and LBBET may effectively alleviate CCl4-induced liver injury by a mechanism related to the activation of the Nrf2 signaling pathway. In conclusion, LBB and LBBET may serve as potential mitigators of CCl4-induced liver injury. Effervescent Tablet can be used as either a new formulation or practical product for patients who have difficulty swallowing regular tablets or capsules. This study provides a basis and new ideas for the development of functional foods or drugs related to the field of liver protection.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC   
© The Author(s) 2023

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