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Hepatoprotective efficacy of Lagenaria siceraria seeds oil against experimentally carbon tetrachloride-induced toxicity

Najlaa H. Almohmadi, Ahmed K. Aldhalmi, Mona Zahran, Walaa E. Alhassani, Shatha G. Felemban, Sameh M. El-Nabtity, Hazem M. Shaheen.


Abstract
Background:
The liver is crucial for maintaining normal metabolism in the body. Various substances, such as toxic chemicals, drugs, and alcohol, can damage hepatocyte cells, leading to metabolic imbalances.
Aim:
The experiment aimed to determine the efficacy of Lagenaria siceraria seed oil (LSS) as a hepatoprotective agent against acute hepatotoxicity triggered by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4).
Methods:
A total of 20 rats were randomly separated into four groups. The control group: rats received 2 ml of distilled water orally, followed by 1.25 ml of olive oil intraperitoneally (i.p.) after 30 minutes. CCL4 group: rats were given a single intraperitoneal dose of 1.25 ml/kg b.w. of CCl4 in a 1:1 mixture with olive oil. Silymarin group: received 100 mg of silymarin per kg of b.w. diluted in 2 ml of distilled water orally, followed by CCl4 treatment after 30 minutes. LSS oil group: received LSS oil at 3g/kg b.w. orally, followed by CCl4 treatment after 30 minutes. Blood samples were collected to assess liver enzymes (AST, ALT and ALP), proteins and bilirubin fractions, and redox status (catalase, reduced glutathione (GSH), and malondialdehyde (MDA)) were assessed in hepatic tissues. Changes in liver histopathological examination were also evaluated.
Results:
In CCl4-treated rats, there was a significant increase in serum liver marker enzyme activity (ALP, AST and ALT) along with a significant elevation (p < 0.05) in total bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, and direct bilirubin compared to the control rats. However, all these parameters decreased in the CCl4+ Silymarin and CCl4+LSS groups compared to CCl4-treated rats. There was a significant decline in total protein level and serum albumin in all experimental groups compared to the control, while globulin levels significantly increased in all experimental groups. There was a significant (p < 0.05) reduction in the level of GSH and catalase, with an increase in MDA level in CCl4 rats compared to other rats. Histopathological investigation of the LSS-treated group showed a hepatoprotective effect against CCl4.
Conclusion:
The study revealed that LSS oil has antioxidant activity against CCl4-induced toxicity.

Key words: Antioxidant activity, Lagenaria siceraria seed oil, Carbon tetrachloride, Hepatotoxicity


 
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Almohmadi NH, Aldhalmi AK, Zahran M, Alhassani WE, Felemban SG, El-Nabtity SM, Shaheen HM. Hepatoprotective efficacy of Lagenaria siceraria seeds oil against experimentally carbon tetrachloride-induced toxicity. Open Vet J. 2024; 14(8): 2016-2028. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.31


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Almohmadi NH, Aldhalmi AK, Zahran M, Alhassani WE, Felemban SG, El-Nabtity SM, Shaheen HM. Hepatoprotective efficacy of Lagenaria siceraria seeds oil against experimentally carbon tetrachloride-induced toxicity. https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=204090 [Access: October 10, 2024]. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.31


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Almohmadi NH, Aldhalmi AK, Zahran M, Alhassani WE, Felemban SG, El-Nabtity SM, Shaheen HM. Hepatoprotective efficacy of Lagenaria siceraria seeds oil against experimentally carbon tetrachloride-induced toxicity. Open Vet J. 2024; 14(8): 2016-2028. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.31



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Almohmadi NH, Aldhalmi AK, Zahran M, Alhassani WE, Felemban SG, El-Nabtity SM, Shaheen HM. Hepatoprotective efficacy of Lagenaria siceraria seeds oil against experimentally carbon tetrachloride-induced toxicity. Open Vet J. (2024), [cited October 10, 2024]; 14(8): 2016-2028. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.31



Harvard Style

Almohmadi, N. H., Aldhalmi, . A. K., Zahran, . M., Alhassani, . W. E., Felemban, . S. G., El-Nabtity, . S. M. & Shaheen, . H. M. (2024) Hepatoprotective efficacy of Lagenaria siceraria seeds oil against experimentally carbon tetrachloride-induced toxicity. Open Vet J, 14 (8), 2016-2028. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.31



Turabian Style

Almohmadi, Najlaa H., Ahmed K. Aldhalmi, Mona Zahran, Walaa E. Alhassani, Shatha G. Felemban, Sameh M. El-Nabtity, and Hazem M. Shaheen. 2024. Hepatoprotective efficacy of Lagenaria siceraria seeds oil against experimentally carbon tetrachloride-induced toxicity. Open Veterinary Journal, 14 (8), 2016-2028. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.31



Chicago Style

Almohmadi, Najlaa H., Ahmed K. Aldhalmi, Mona Zahran, Walaa E. Alhassani, Shatha G. Felemban, Sameh M. El-Nabtity, and Hazem M. Shaheen. "Hepatoprotective efficacy of Lagenaria siceraria seeds oil against experimentally carbon tetrachloride-induced toxicity." Open Veterinary Journal 14 (2024), 2016-2028. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.31



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Almohmadi, Najlaa H., Ahmed K. Aldhalmi, Mona Zahran, Walaa E. Alhassani, Shatha G. Felemban, Sameh M. El-Nabtity, and Hazem M. Shaheen. "Hepatoprotective efficacy of Lagenaria siceraria seeds oil against experimentally carbon tetrachloride-induced toxicity." Open Veterinary Journal 14.8 (2024), 2016-2028. Print. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.31



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Almohmadi, N. H., Aldhalmi, . A. K., Zahran, . M., Alhassani, . W. E., Felemban, . S. G., El-Nabtity, . S. M. & Shaheen, . H. M. (2024) Hepatoprotective efficacy of Lagenaria siceraria seeds oil against experimentally carbon tetrachloride-induced toxicity. Open Veterinary Journal, 14 (8), 2016-2028. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.31