31. Antifibrotic effects of vismisco on carbon tetrachloride-induced liver cirrhosis in mice

Bui Thi Quynh Nhung, Pham Thi Van Anh, Nguyen Trong Thong, Luong Ngoc Cuong, Mai Phuong Thanh

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In this study, the antifibrotic effects of Vismisco was evaluated in Swiss mice model of CCl4 induced liver cirrhosis. The test drug at the dose of 0.6 and 1.8 g/kg body weight were given by oral gavage for 19 consecutive weeks. Liver inflammation and fibrosis were evaluated by hepatosomatic index, HE staining, MDA and hydroxyproline assays, and biochemical tests. The results demonstrated that the administration of Vismisco was able to limit CCl4-induced liver injury by reducing serum AST and ALT levels, to lower total bilirubin and improve serum albumin and total cholesterol levels, and decrease MDA, Hydroxyproline concentrations in liver homogenate.


 

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