Hepatoprotective effect of ghrelin on carbon tetrachloride-induced acute liver injury in rats

ÇETİN E. , KANBUR M. , Cetin N., ERASLAN G. , ATASEVER A.

REGULATORY PEPTIDES, vol.171, pp.1-5, 2011 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 171
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.regpep.2011.05.010
  • Title of Journal : REGULATORY PEPTIDES
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-5

Abstract

Background & Aims: Recent studies have revealed that ghrelin may be an antioxidant and antiinflammatory agent. Oxidative stress are considered to play a prominent causative role in the development of various hepatic disorders. We investigated whether ghrelin plays a protective role against carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4))-induced acute liver injury in rats.