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publication name Does Ginger Extract Protect against Ethylene Glycol Induced Hepatic Toxicity in Adult Male Albino Rats?
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
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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.

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