| publication name | Does Ginger Extract Protect against Ethylene Glycol Induced Hepatic Toxicity in Adult Male Albino Rats? |
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| Authors | Ragia M. Hegazy, Eman Mohamed Faruk, Naser A. ElSawy |
| year | 2017 |
| keywords | Ginger, Ethylene Glycol, Toxicity, Blood, Liver of Rats |
| journal | Basic Sciences of Medicine |
| volume | 3 |
| issue | (2): |
| pages | 17-25 |
| publisher | Not Available |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | Not Available |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
Background: Ethylene glycol (EG)is a colourless, odourless, sweet-tasting chemical mainly used as antifreeze which is fatal if ingested. Ginger is used as spices and as an herbal medicine (antioxidant) in Asian countries. Aim of the work: was to evaluate the protective role of Ginger against the Ethylene glycol hepato-toxicity in rats. Material and Methods: Thirty rats were divided into three equal groups: Group I (control group): GIa; 5 rats received saline and GIb; 5 rats received ginger (dose as in GIII), Group ΙΙ: were intraperitoneal injected by EG 0.75 mL for 2 consecutive days then orally administered via intra-gastric tube by EG in a daily dose of 0.1 mL /kg ethylene glycol Group ΙΙI: received EG injection with 1 mL of Ginger extract (24 mg/mL) three times weekly for 6 weeks. Blood samples were collected and livers were microscopically examined. Results: EG induced significant reduction (P=002) in Rats' BW in G II with 30% MR in comparison with GI and GIII. AST, ALT, ALK P, TBIL, and globulin levels in G II were significantly elevated (P=0.02); meanwhile there were significant decrease (P=0.03) in total protein, albumin, and A/G ratio. Microscopic examination showed: increase fibrous tissue and cellular infiltration around the portal tract in G II. Positive antioxidant effect of Ginger over the EG toxicity in G III by apparent decrease of fibrosis, cellular infiltration, vacuolation and necrosis of hepatocytes. Some hepatic lobules regained their normal architecture with proliferated bile ductules. Conclusions: Ginger might be more effective in amelioration of ethylene glycol induced hepato-toxicity.