A Blend of Extracts from Houttuynia cordata, Nelumbo nucifera, and Camellia sinensis Protects Against Ethanol-Induced Liver Damage in C57BL/6 Mice.
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| Abstract | 
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              The protective activity of a mixture of aqueous and ethanolic extracts from Houttuynia cordata Thunb, Nelumbo nucifera G. leaves, and Camellia sinensis seed (HNC) was evaluated in C57BL/6 mice. Pretreatment with HNC prevented the elevation of serum aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase caused by ethanol-induced hepatic damage. The HNC-treated mice showed significantly lower triglyceride levels, reduced CYP2E1 activity, and increased antioxidant enzyme activities and lipogenic mRNA levels. These results suggest that HNC might be a candidate agent for liver protection against ethanol-induced oxidative damage, through enhancement of antioxidant and antilipogenic activity.  | 
        
| Year of Publication | 
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              2018 
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| Journal | 
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              Journal of medicinal food 
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| Date Published | 
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              2018 
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| ISSN Number | 
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              1096-620X 
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| URL | 
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              http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jmf.2017.4043 
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| DOI | 
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              10.1089/jmf.2017.4043 
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| Short Title | 
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              J Med Food 
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