Abstract:Chronic exposure of lead is responsible for life threatening cardiac manifestations. Ellagic acid (EA), by virtue of its antioxidant potential, is responsible for cardio-protective activity. The present study was under taken to evaluate protective effect of EA against lead induced myocardial toxicity. Rats were treated with high (50 mg/kg, p.o.) and low (25 mg/kg, p.o.) dose of EA for 12 weeks. Apart from normal controls, all other groups were exposed to lead acetate (100 mg/litre) in drinking water for 12 wee… Show more
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