Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
PulseExploreClubsResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeClubsExplore
September 5, 2025

A Study on the Effect of Ethanolic Propolis Extract on Liver Function in Rats Exposed to Carbon Tetrachloride

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

SESalem S. ElwahaishiMEMohammed E.abdalmalik

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

Observational analysis shows significant liver function improvements in rats treated with propolis extract, suggesting its potential therapeutic use.

Key Points

  • Treatment with ethanolic propolis extract significantly improved liver function indicators in rats exposed to carbon tetrachloride.
  • The median lethal dose (LD50) for carbon tetrachloride was found to be 4 ml/kg in the study.
  • Biochemical analyses revealed elevated liver enzymes and urea levels in the CCl4-intoxicated group, indicating hepatic injury.
  • The findings suggest that phenolic compounds and flavonoids in propolis contribute to its hepatoprotective effects.

Cite This Study

Elwahaishi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3a2b2b87ece8dc9548a8https://doi.org/10.36602/mmsj/2025.n13.04
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Also Consider

Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

  1. 1Evaluation of propolis hepatotoxicity in male rats2024 · 1 citations
  2. 2Chemical composition of propolis extract and its effects on epirubicin-induced hepatotoxicity in rats2019 · 31 citations
  3. 3Hepatoprotective Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Cnestis ferruginea Roots on Carbon tetrachloride-Induced Liver Damage in Male Rats2024
  4. 4Assessment of hepatoprotective activity of coded plant (222) leaf ethanolic extract against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats – Part IV2017
  5. 5Potential Protective Effects of Ethanolic Extract of Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea Linn) Flower Against Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatotoxicity Rats2024 · 1 citations