Osteopontin (SPP1) expression on gallstone formation in rabbits fed with a lithogenic diet
Tareek Abdal,
Raed Naemi
Abstract:Objective: This research was designed to assess the influence of the administration of a lithogenic diet, hydrogen peroxide, and vitamin AD3E on rabbits’ gallstone formation and to envisage the expression of osteopontin (OPN) in their hepatic tissues.
Materials and Methods: Twenty-four healthy local mature rabbits of both genders were divided into four equal groups. At the end of the feeding period, samples of blood were taken from all rab¬bits after they had fasted overnight to estimate the serum lipid profi… Show more
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