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The Impact of Microalgae and Their Bioactive Compounds on Liver Well-being in Rats Subjected to Synthetic Phenolic Antioxidants

This review examines how microalgae and their bioactive compounds — including polysaccharides, pigments, and polyphenols — protect liver health in animal models, summarizing evidence for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms. The authors note that algal-derived compounds show hepatoprotective effects in rodent studies, though human clinical evidence remains limited.

2024 Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Science
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Inhibitory Effects of Jiuzao Polysaccharides on Alcoholic Fatty Liver Formation in Zebrafish Larvae and Their Regulatory Impact on Intestinal Microbiota

Researchers investigated the protective effects of Laowuzeng Jiuzao polysaccharides on ethanol-induced alcoholic fatty liver in zebrafish larvae, finding that the polysaccharides reduced hepatic damage and regulated intestinal microbiota composition, suggesting therapeutic potential for alcohol-related liver disease.

2024 Foods 1 citations
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Lutein Can Alleviate Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Apoptosis Induced by Excessive Alcohol to Ameliorate Reproductive Damage in Male Rats

Researchers found that high-dose lutein supplementation alleviated alcohol-induced male reproductive damage in rats by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in testicular tissue, restoring sperm quality and sex hormone levels.

2022 Nutrients 34 citations
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Hepatoprotective effects of astragalin against polystyrene microplastics induced hepatic damage in male albino rats by modulating Nrf-2/Keap-1 pathway

Researchers investigated whether astragalin, a natural plant compound, could protect against liver damage caused by polystyrene microplastics in rats. They found that microplastic exposure triggered oxidative stress and inflammation in the liver, but astragalin treatment restored antioxidant enzyme activity and reduced damage. The study suggests that natural compounds may help counteract some of the harmful effects microplastics have on liver health.

2023 Journal of Functional Foods 25 citations
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Ethanol Extract of Rosa rugosa Ameliorates Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Injury via Upregulating Sirt1 and Subsequent Potentiation of LKB1/AMPK/Nrf2 Cascade in Hepatocytes

Researchers prepared an ethanol extract from Rosa rugosa flower buds and found it significantly reduced liver damage caused by acetaminophen overdose in both cell and mouse models. The extract worked by activating the Sirt1 protein and boosting a protective signaling pathway that counters oxidative stress in liver cells. The study suggests Rosa rugosa extract may have potential as a natural intervention for drug-induced liver injury.

2023 Molecules 13 citations
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Attenuative effects of poncirin against polyethylene microplastics-prompted hepatotoxicity in rats

Researchers tested whether poncirin, a natural plant compound, could protect rat livers from damage caused by polyethylene microplastics. They found that microplastic exposure caused significant oxidative stress, inflammation, and liver tissue damage, which poncirin was able to substantially reduce by activating protective antioxidant pathways. The study suggests that natural compounds like poncirin may help counteract some of the harmful effects of microplastic exposure on the liver.

2024 Journal of King Saud University - Science 4 citations
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Nanoplastic-Induced Liver Damage Was Alleviated by Maltol via Enhancing Autophagic Flow: An In Vivo and In Vitro Study

Researchers found that nanoplastic exposure caused liver damage in mice through oxidative stress, cell death, and impaired cellular recycling processes. They then tested maltol, a compound derived from red ginseng, and found it significantly reduced the liver damage by restoring healthy autophagy and reducing oxidative stress. The study suggests that natural compounds like maltol could potentially help protect the liver from the harmful effects of nanoplastic accumulation.

2024 Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 8 citations
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Korean red ginseng extract inhibits microplastic translocation via the gut−liver axis by ameliorating alcohol-induced intestinal disruption

Using a mouse model of alcohol-induced intestinal disruption, researchers found that Korean red ginseng extract reduced translocation of polystyrene microplastics from the gut to the liver by ameliorating alcohol-induced intestinal barrier damage, suggesting a potential protective role for this herbal extract.

2025 Journal of Ginseng Research
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Gastroprotective Effects of Periplaneta americana L. Extract Against Ethanol-Induced Gastric Ulcer in Mice by Suppressing Apoptosis-Related Pathways

Researchers examined the gastroprotective effects of Periplaneta americana extract against ethanol-induced gastric ulcers in mice, finding that the extract suppressed apoptosis-related pathways and protected gastric tissue from programmed cell death.

2021 Frontiers in Pharmacology 41 citations
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Protective Effect of Paeoniae Radix Alba Carbonisata on Hepatic Amyloidosis by Regulating Calcium Homeostasis

Scientists tested a traditional Chinese herbal medicine called PRAC on a serious liver condition where harmful proteins build up and damage the organ. The herb extract helped protect liver cells and reduced inflammation by fixing problems with calcium balance inside cells. While this is early research done in lab dishes and mice, it suggests this traditional remedy might help treat certain types of liver disease, though human studies are still needed.

2026 International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Hepatoprotective Effects of Chitosan and Chitosan Nanoparticles

Researchers assessed the hepatoprotective effects of chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles against ethanol-induced liver injury in male Wistar rats, finding that both compounds administered orally at 200 mg/kg significantly reduced elevated liver enzyme levels (AST and ALT) and lipid peroxidation, with chitosan nanoparticles demonstrating superior antioxidant activity in DPPH assays compared to bulk chitosan.

2022 Menoufia Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology 1 citations
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Selenium-containing polysaccharide from Spirulina platensis alleviates Cd-induced toxicity in mice by inhibiting liver inflammation mediated by gut microbiota

Researchers found that selenium-containing polysaccharide from Spirulina platensis alleviates cadmium-induced liver toxicity in mice by modulating gut microbiota composition and suppressing inflammatory pathways, suggesting a protective role against heavy metal exposure.

2022 Frontiers in Nutrition 25 citations
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Dimethyl Bisphenolate Ameliorates Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Liver Injury by Regulating Oxidative Stress-Related Genes

Researchers synthesized a novel compound called dimethyl bisphenolate and tested its ability to protect against chemically induced liver injury in rats and cell models. They found that the compound significantly reduced liver damage markers and oxidative stress in a dose-dependent manner, with effects comparable to the established liver protectant silymarin. The study suggests that dimethyl bisphenolate may help protect liver cells by regulating oxidative stress pathways and reducing cell death.

2023 Molecules 6 citations
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Molecular Mechanisms of Phthalate-Induced Hepatic Injury and Amelioration by Plant-Based Principles

This review examines how phthalates, chemicals commonly added to plastics to make them flexible, damage the liver through oxidative stress, inflammation, and disruption of normal cell signaling. People are exposed to phthalates through air, water, food, and skin contact, and the liver bears the greatest burden as the primary organ for processing these chemicals. The findings are directly relevant to microplastics because phthalates can leach from plastic particles inside the body, making microplastic exposure a potential delivery route for these liver-damaging chemicals.

2025 Toxics 7 citations
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Weizmannia coagulans BC99 Attenuates Oxidative Stress Induced by Acute Alcoholic Liver Injury via Nrf2/SKN-1 Pathway and Liver Metabolism Regulation

This study found that the probiotic Weizmannia coagulans BC99 protected against alcohol-induced liver damage by activating antioxidant pathways and reducing harmful reactive oxygen species. While focused on alcohol injury rather than microplastics, the research is relevant because microplastic exposure causes similar oxidative stress in the liver. Probiotics that strengthen antioxidant defenses could potentially help counteract some of the cellular damage caused by microplastic exposure.

2025 Antioxidants 5 citations
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Carvacrol attenuated lipopolysaccharide-induced intestinal injury by down-regulating TLRs gene expression and regulating the gut microbiota in rabbit

Researchers tested whether carvacrol, a natural plant compound found in oregano and thyme, could protect the intestines of rabbits challenged with a bacterial toxin (lipopolysaccharide), finding it reduced inflammation, improved gut lining structure, and restored healthier gut bacteria communities. These results suggest carvacrol could be a useful dietary supplement for protecting intestinal health in rabbit farming.

2023 Scientific Reports 9 citations
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Correction by "Quertin" of the oxidative-antioxidant system of rats at xenobiotics exposure

This study tested whether the antioxidant flavonoid quercetin could protect rats from oxidative damage caused by xenobiotic (foreign chemical) exposure, finding that quercetin administration reduced biomarkers of oxidative stress and liver damage. The results suggest that natural antioxidants may help counteract some biochemical effects of environmental chemical exposures.

2018 The Journal of V N Karazin Kharkiv National University Series Biology
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Protective effects of herbacetin against polystyrene microplastics-instigated liver damage in rats

Researchers investigated the protective effects of herbacetin, a natural flavonoid, against liver damage caused by polystyrene microplastic exposure in rats. The study found that herbacetin helped restore antioxidant enzyme levels and reduce inflammation markers, suggesting it may offer some protection against microplastic-associated oxidative stress in liver tissue.

2024 Journal of King Saud University - Science 2 citations
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Ameliorative effects of mulberry fruit anthocyanin extract on gut microbiota and liver metabolites in high-fat and high-cholesterol diet-fed ApoE−/− mice

Researchers investigated mulberry anthocyanin extract in high-fat, high-cholesterol diet-fed mice and found it reduced LDL cholesterol and inflammatory markers while favorably shifting gut microbial composition and modulating liver metabolites including glutamine and ATP, suggesting a mechanism linking gut microbiota to atherosclerosis risk reduction.

2026 Frontiers in Nutrition
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Protective effect of Luffa cylindrica fermentation liquid on cyclophosphamide-induced premature ovarian failure in female mice by attenuating oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis

Researchers tested a fermented extract from loofah plants (Luffa cylindrica) as a treatment for chemotherapy-induced ovarian failure in mice, finding it significantly restored hormone levels and reduced ovarian cell damage by suppressing inflammation and cell death pathways. The results suggest this natural fermentation product may help protect fertility in women undergoing toxic chemotherapy treatments.

2024 Journal of Ovarian Research 14 citations