Therapeutic potential of alpha-ketoglutarate against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in rats

Objective: Alpha-ketoglutarate (α-KG) is a cellular intermediary metabolite of Krebs cycle, involved in energy metabolism, amino acid synthesis, and nitrogen transport. It is available over-the-counter and marketed as a nutritional supplement. There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that diet...

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Main Authors: Lalita Mehra, Yasha Hasija, Gaurav Mittal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jpbsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0975-7406;year=2016;volume=8;issue=4;spage=296;epage=299;aulast=Mehra