Abstract
The antihepatotoxic effects of tannin analogues were examined utilizing carbon tetrachloride- and galactosamine-induced cytotoxicity in primary cultured rat hepatocytes. Most tannins showed significant antihepatotoxic effects in these two assay systems. Hydrolyzable tannins generally exhibited an intense enzyme inhibitory action on glutamic-pyruvic transaminase while condensed tannins exerted a much less inhibitory action, although variations were observed depending on structure. Structure-activity relationships are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 19-29 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Ethnopharmacology |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 1985 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology
- Drug Discovery