Lisosan G, a powder of grain, does not interfere with the drug metabolizing enzymes and has a protective role on carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity

Biotechnol Lett. 2007 Aug;29(8):1155-9. doi: 10.1007/s10529-007-9378-6. Epub 2007 May 22.

Abstract

Lisosan G is a powder of grain registered as an alimentary integrator. The treatment of rats for 4 days with 0.5 g Lisosan G/kg had no effect on various drug metabolizing enzymes. Experiments in vitro showed that Lisosan G had radical scavenger activity. A confirmation of the antioxidative property of Lisosan G was also confirmed when it was administered in vivo to carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4))-intoxicated rats. The toxicity caused by CCl(4)-treatment of rats was restored to the control levels when the rats were given Lisosan G for 4 days before CCl(4). Lisosan G thus does not interfere with drug metabolizing system but has antioxidant properties and protects against CCl(4)-induced hepatotoxicity.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antioxidants / chemistry
  • Antioxidants / metabolism
  • Biotechnology / methods*
  • Carbon Tetrachloride / chemistry*
  • Carbon Tetrachloride Poisoning / drug therapy*
  • Carbon Tetrachloride Poisoning / prevention & control
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical / methods
  • Edible Grain / metabolism*
  • Enzymes / metabolism
  • Liver / pathology*
  • Male
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / chemistry
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry*
  • Plant Extracts / metabolism
  • Plant Preparations
  • Protective Agents / pharmacology
  • Rats
  • Rats, Sprague-Dawley

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Enzymes
  • Lisosan G
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations
  • Plant Extracts
  • Plant Preparations
  • Protective Agents
  • Carbon Tetrachloride