Protective Effects of Ethanolic Extracts from Artichoke, an Edible Herbal Medicine, against Acute Alcohol-Induced Liver Injury in Mice

Protective Effects of Ethanolic Extracts from Artichoke, an Edible Herbal Medicine, against Acute Alcohol-Induced Liver Injury in Mice

Oxidative stress and inflammation are well-documented pathological factors in alcoholic liver disease (ALD). Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) is a healthy food and folk medicine with anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. This study aimed to evaluate the preventive effects of ethanolic extra...

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Main Authors: Xuchong Tang, Ruofan Wei, Aihua Deng, Tingping Lei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
artichoke
acute alcohol liver disease
oxidative stress
inflammation
TLR4/NF-κB pathway
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/9/1000

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