Abstract:Background Acute liver failure (ALF) is a state of rapid and progressive deterioration of liver function. Continuous exposure to chemicals and viruses can increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) which leads to prolonged inflammation due to the production of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-á) thus inhibiting the production of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF). The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of administration of Averrhoa bilimbi L. fruit extract on PDGF levels and TNF-á levels in carb… Show more
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