The protective role of virgin olive oil and vitamin E on mercury-induced hepatic, renal, testicular and adrenal toxicity in the rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Yasmina Moumen,
Samira Malki,
Faiza Bensaas
et al.
Abstract:This study aimed to strengthen the antioxidant defenses against the toxic effect of mercury, by administering a synthetic antioxidant (vitamin E) and a natural product rich in antioxidant compounds (virgin olive oil) to rabbits. Hepatic and renal biomarker levels, cortisol and testosterone synthesis, mercury concentration, relative weight of organs, and tissue architecture were studied. The results showed a significant decrease in the plasma alkaline phosphatase (ALP), plasma aspartate aminotransferase (AST), … Show more
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