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To explore the protective role of borage seed oil against lead acetate-induced neurotoxicity in rats.

March 30, 2026Van veterinary journalOpen Access

Effect of Borage Seed Oil Against Lead Acetate Neurotoxicity in Rats

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Study demonstrates borage seed oil reduces neurotoxicity from lead acetate in rats, suggesting a protective effect against oxidative stress.

To explore the protective role of borage seed oil against lead acetate-induced neurotoxicity in rats.
Evaluated oxidative stress parameters in brain tissue of 30 Sprague Dawley rats.
Induced neurotoxicity with lead acetate at 20 mg/kg for 7 days by intraperitoneal administration.
Administered borage oil at 50 and 100 mg/kg orally for 14 days.
Measured malondialdehyde levels and assessed enzymatic activity of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase.
Borage seed oil reduced lipid peroxidation as indicated by decreased malondialdehyde levels.
Borage oil partially alleviated oxidative stress induced by lead acetate treatment.

Şenocak et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Study demonstrates borage seed oil reduces neurotoxicity from lead acetate in rats, suggesting a protective effect against oxidative stress.