Hepatoprotective activity of the methanolic extract of Tylophora indica (Burm. f.) Merill. leaves
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https://doi.org/10.22377/ijgp.v3i2.68Abstract
The methanolic extract of Tylophora indica leaves was screened for hepatoprotective activity in carbon tetrachloride inducedhepatotoxicity in albino rats. The degree of protection was measured by estimating biochemical parameters like Serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase, serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase, total protein and level of serum bilirubin (both total and direct). Hepatoprotective activity of methanolic extract at a dose of 200 mg/kg and 300 mg/kg body weight, i.p., was compared with Silymarin (25 mg/kg, i.p.) treated animals. Tylophora indica leaves (200 and 300 mg/kg) exhibited significant reduction in serum hepatic enzymes when compared to rats treated with carbon tetrachloride alone. Furthermore, histopathological studies were also
done to support the study.
Key words: Carbon tetrachloride, hepatoprotective activity, Silymarin, Tylophora indica
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