Protective Role of Genistein in Acute Liver Damage Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride

Aim. In the present study, we investigated the protective effect of genistein in experimental acute liver damage induced by CCl4. Method. Forty rats were equally allocated to 5 groups. The first group was designated as the control group (group 1). The second group...

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Main Authors: Nalan Kuzu, Kerem Metin, Adile Ferda Dagli, Fatih Akdemir, Cemal Orhan, Mehmet Yalniz, Ibrahim Hanifi Ozercan, Kazim Sahin, Ibrahim Halil Bahcecioglu
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Published: Wiley 2007-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2007/36381
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author Nalan Kuzu
Kerem Metin
Adile Ferda Dagli
Fatih Akdemir
Cemal Orhan
Mehmet Yalniz
Ibrahim Hanifi Ozercan
Kazim Sahin
Ibrahim Halil Bahcecioglu
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Kerem Metin
Adile Ferda Dagli
Fatih Akdemir
Cemal Orhan
Mehmet Yalniz
Ibrahim Hanifi Ozercan
Kazim Sahin
Ibrahim Halil Bahcecioglu
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description Aim. In the present study, we investigated the protective effect of genistein in experimental acute liver damage induced by CCl4. Method. Forty rats were equally allocated to 5 groups. The first group was designated as the control group (group 1). The second group was injected with intraperitoneal CCl4 for 3 days (group 2). The third group was injected with subcutaneous 1 mg/kg genistein for 4 days starting one day before CCl4 injection. The fourth group was injected with intraperitoneal CCl4 for 7 days. The fifth group was injected with subcutaneous 1 mg/kg genistein for 8 days starting one day before CCl4 injection. Plasma and liver tissue malondialdehyde (MDA) and liver glutathione levels, as well as AST and ALT levels were studied. A histopathological examination was conducted. Results. Liver tissue MDA levels were found significantly lower in group 3, in comparison to group 2 (P<.05). Liver tissue MDA level in group 5 was significantly lower than that in group 4 (P<.001). Liver tissue glutathione levels were higher in group 5 and 3, relative to groups 4 and 2, respectively (P>.05 for each). Inflammation and focal necrosis decreased in group 3, in comparison to group 2 (P<.001 for each). Inflammation and focal necrosis in group 5 was lower than that in group 4 (P<.001). Actin expression decreased significantly in group 5, relative to group 4 (P<.05). Conclusion. Genistein has anti-inflammatory and antinecrotic effects on experimental liver damage caused by CCl4. Genistein reduces liver damage by preventing lipid peroxidation and strengthening antioxidant systems.
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spelling doaj-art-2f29b3d7d89b44fd99eb3e4f70b293aa2025-02-03T05:46:14ZengWileyMediators of Inflammation0962-93511466-18612007-01-01200710.1155/2007/3638136381Protective Role of Genistein in Acute Liver Damage Induced by Carbon TetrachlorideNalan Kuzu0Kerem Metin1Adile Ferda Dagli2Fatih Akdemir3Cemal Orhan4Mehmet Yalniz5Ibrahim Hanifi Ozercan6Kazim Sahin7Ibrahim Halil Bahcecioglu8Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig 23119, TurkeyDepartment of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig 23119, TurkeyDepartment of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig 23119, TurkeyDepartment of Animal Nutrition, School of Veterinary, Firat University, Elazig 23119, TurkeyDepartment of Animal Nutrition, School of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig 23119, TurkeyDivison of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig 23119, TurkeyDepartment of Pathology, School of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig 23119, TurkeyDepartment of Animal Nutrition, School of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig 23119, TurkeyDivison of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig 23119, TurkeyAim. In the present study, we investigated the protective effect of genistein in experimental acute liver damage induced by CCl4. Method. Forty rats were equally allocated to 5 groups. The first group was designated as the control group (group 1). The second group was injected with intraperitoneal CCl4 for 3 days (group 2). The third group was injected with subcutaneous 1 mg/kg genistein for 4 days starting one day before CCl4 injection. The fourth group was injected with intraperitoneal CCl4 for 7 days. The fifth group was injected with subcutaneous 1 mg/kg genistein for 8 days starting one day before CCl4 injection. Plasma and liver tissue malondialdehyde (MDA) and liver glutathione levels, as well as AST and ALT levels were studied. A histopathological examination was conducted. Results. Liver tissue MDA levels were found significantly lower in group 3, in comparison to group 2 (P<.05). Liver tissue MDA level in group 5 was significantly lower than that in group 4 (P<.001). Liver tissue glutathione levels were higher in group 5 and 3, relative to groups 4 and 2, respectively (P>.05 for each). Inflammation and focal necrosis decreased in group 3, in comparison to group 2 (P<.001 for each). Inflammation and focal necrosis in group 5 was lower than that in group 4 (P<.001). Actin expression decreased significantly in group 5, relative to group 4 (P<.05). Conclusion. Genistein has anti-inflammatory and antinecrotic effects on experimental liver damage caused by CCl4. Genistein reduces liver damage by preventing lipid peroxidation and strengthening antioxidant systems.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2007/36381
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Kerem Metin
Adile Ferda Dagli
Fatih Akdemir
Cemal Orhan
Mehmet Yalniz
Ibrahim Hanifi Ozercan
Kazim Sahin
Ibrahim Halil Bahcecioglu
Protective Role of Genistein in Acute Liver Damage Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride
Mediators of Inflammation
title Protective Role of Genistein in Acute Liver Damage Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride
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title_fullStr Protective Role of Genistein in Acute Liver Damage Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride
title_full_unstemmed Protective Role of Genistein in Acute Liver Damage Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride
title_short Protective Role of Genistein in Acute Liver Damage Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride
title_sort protective role of genistein in acute liver damage induced by carbon tetrachloride
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2007/36381
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