Assessment Of In-Vivo Anti-Fibrotic Potential Of Fruit Seed Extract Of Indian Jujube (Ziziphus Mauritiana) Using 2-Nitropropane Induced Hepatic Fibrosis Model.
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Injury to the liver is a significant public health issue that affects people all over the world, which necessitates the creation of innovative treatments that are both effective and safe. Due to the antioxidant activity that it possesses, Ziziphus mauritiana (Z. mauritiana) has traditionally been considered to have therapeutic potential against many organ toxicity disorders. In the current work, the objective was to assess the antioxidant activities in vitro and the potential hepatoprotective effects of hydroethanolic extracts from Z. mauritiana seeds (ZMSE) against 2-nitropropane (2-NP) produced liver damage (Fibrosis) in rats. Additionally, the phytochemical contents of the extracts were to be identified. Through in vitro testing, the extract demonstrated significant antioxidant properties, as well as a high quantity of flavonoids and other phenolic compounds respectively. By activating the hepatic antioxidant defense mechanisms, modulating hepatic functions, and decreasing the production of lipid peroxidation, pro-inflammatory mediators, and collagen content, oral administration of ZMSE (especially high dose) significantly suppressed the incidence and severity of 2-NP-induced liver toxicity. However, the degree of suppression varied depending on the dose. There is a possibility that the presence of phenolic acids, flavonoids, and diterpenoids is responsible for these activities. These findings demonstrate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of ZMSE when administered in varying doses (200, 400, or 800 mg/kg body weight), demonstrate the protective and beneficial effects of the seed against 2-NP-induced hepatic toxicity in rats, and provide support for its consumption, traditional uses, and the promotion of its valorization as a nutraceutical product.
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