Novel molecular triggers underlie valproate-induced liver injury and its alleviation by the omega-3 fatty acid DHA: role of inflammation and apoptosis

Background/Aim: Hepatic injury is a hallmark adverse reaction to Valproate (VPA), a common used drug in the management of numerous CNS disorders, including epilepsy. DHA has a myriad of health benefits, including renal- and hepato-protective effects. Unfortunately, however, the underpinnings of such...

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Main Authors: Abdalla M. El-Mowafy, Mohamed M. Katary, Chelsey Pye, Ahmed S. Ibrahim, Ahmed A. Elmarakby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-07-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844016301062