Tranilast reduces serum IL-6 and IL-13 and protects against thioacetamide-induced acute liver injury and hepatic encephalopathy.
RatChemical/toxinSprague-DawleyMaleOral300 mg/kg
Model: Thioacetamide-induced acute liver injury with hepatic encephalopathy
Tranilast improved hepatic function, restored oxidant/antioxidant balance, lowered serum nitric oxide, IL-6 and IL-13, reduced serum ammonia and decreased astrocyte swelling and vacuolisation.
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