Protective effects of misoprostol on carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage in the rat

Pharmacology. 1991;42(5):283-6. doi: 10.1159/000138809.

Abstract

Effects of misoprostol on histologic and biochemical alterations caused by CCl4 were investigated in the rat. Misoprostol protected against CCl4-induced liver injury. A close correlation occurred between biochemical data and morphological changes. This hepatoprotective effect was observed only when misoprostol was given 30 min before CCl4.

MeSH terms

  • Alprostadil / analogs & derivatives*
  • Alprostadil / pharmacology
  • Animals
  • Aspartate Aminotransferases / blood
  • Carbon Tetrachloride / toxicity*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury
  • Liver / drug effects*
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Diseases / pathology
  • Liver Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Male
  • Misoprostol
  • Rats
  • Rats, Inbred Strains

Substances

  • Misoprostol
  • Carbon Tetrachloride
  • Aspartate Aminotransferases
  • Alprostadil