Modulation of renal functions by Momordica charantia L. in acetaminophen-intoxicated rabbits
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Renal function tests (serum creatinine, urea and uric acid), were performed in acetaminophen-intoxicated rabbits during hepatoprotective and hepatocurative treatment with Momordica charantia fruit extract. In hepatocurative group, the M. charantia treatment was preceded by acetaminophen intoxication, whereas, in hepatoprotective group, the acetaminophen intoxication was preceded by M. charantia treatment. The results showed that M. charantia played both hepatoprotective and hepatocurative roles.
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