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Protective effect of ethanolic extract of propolis on isoniazid induced hepatotoxicity in male albino mice

Journal article published in 2014 by Farhat Humayun, Mohammad Tahir, K. P. Lone, Bushra Munir, Ali Ahmad, Waqas Latif
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Abstract

Background: Different herbal extracts and drugs had been tried to combat the isoniazid induced hepa-totoxicity; there is no study before using propolis for abating isoniazid induced liver toxicity. Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess protective effect of ethanolic extract of propolis (EEP) in isoniazid induced hepatotoxicity in male albino mice. Methods: Forty five male albino mice were divided into five groups, i.e. group A served as control, gro-ups B, C, D and E were experimental. Group B was treated with isoniazid 100 mg/kg for 30 days. Gro-ups C, D and E were pretreated with EEP 150 mg/kg for 10, 20 and 30 days respectively, followed by treatment with isoniazid for another 30 days. Blood samples were obtained on 30 th day in groups A and B and on 40 th , 50 th and 60 th days respectively in groups C, D and E for assessing liver enzymes and total bilirubin. Serial sections of liver 4µm thick were stained with H & E, PAS and PASD for microscopic exa-mination. Results: Group B showed an increase in serum ALT, AST, ALP and total bilirubin levels; the general architecture of liver was deranged; necrosis, apoptosis, pyknosis, vacuoles and periportal inflammation were also observed. A decrease in the level of liver enzymes was observed in mice of groups C, D and E. Preparations from groups C and D showed some evidence of recovery, whereas in group E significant recovery was observed.