Spirulina maxima prevents induction of fatty liver by carbon tetrachloride in the rat.
Biochem Mol Biol Int
; 44(4): 787-93, 1998 Apr.
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The aim of the present work was to assess the capacity of Spirulina maxima to prevent fatty liver development induced in rats by an intraperitoneal single dose (1 ml/kg) of carbon tetrachloride. Liver and serum lipids were quantified two or four days after treatment with this agent. Liver lipid concentration did not differ in rats fed on a purified diet with or without Spirulina. However, after carbon tetrachloride treatment, liver triacylglycerols were significantly lower in rats fed on a diet with Spirulina 5% than in rats without Spirulina in their diet (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the increased liver cholesterol values, induced by carbon tetrachloride treatment, were not observed in rats that received Spirulina. These results support the potential hepatoprotective role of Spirulina.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cianobactérias
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Fígado Gorduroso
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Biochem Mol Biol Int
Assunto da revista:
BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
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BIOQUIMICA
Ano de publicação:
1998
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
México
País de publicação:
Reino Unido