Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Acetaminophen ( N-acetyl-p-aminophenol, APAP) is a safe and effective analgesic at therapeutic dosage. However, APAP overdose is a major cause of acute liver injury. Gamisoyo-san (GMSYS; Jiaweixiaoyao-san in Chinese, Kamishoyo-san in Japanese), a traditional herbal formula, is used to treat phlegm and cough in Korea. The purpose of this study was to investigate the hepatoprotective effect of GMSYS against APAP-induced liver injury in vitro and in vivo. METHODS: We evaluated the effect of GMSYS on APAP-induced hepatotoxicity by measuring cell viability in murine BNL CL.2 liver cells. Additionally, BALB/c mice were orally administered with GMSYS once daily for 7 days. Eighteen hours after the last administration, mice were intraperitoneally injected with 200 mg/kg APAP. Plasma alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels, hepatic antioxidants, and histological changes were examined. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: GMSYS has a protective effect against APAP-induced acute liver injury by decreasing plasma transaminases and increasing antioxidants. GMSYS may be an effective candidate for the prevention of acute liver injury.
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Authors | Seong Eun Jin, Hyeun-Kyoo Shin, Hyekyung Ha |
Journal | Integrative medicine research
(Integr Med Res)
Vol. 10
Issue 1
Pg. 100466
(Mar 2021)
ISSN: 2213-4220 [Print] Netherlands |
PMID | 32904181
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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