Hepatoprotective Effect of Cranberry Nutraceutical Extract in Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Model in Rats: Impact on Insulin Resistance and Nrf-2 Expression

Faheem, Safaa A; Saeed, Noha M; El-Naga RN; Ayoub, Iriny M; Azab, Samar S;

Abstract


Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a pathological accumulation of triglycerides (TGs) in the hepatocyte in the absence of alcohol intake. Untreated NAFLD is expected to progress into liver fibrosis. Cranberry is rich in polyphenols with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.


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Title Hepatoprotective Effect of Cranberry Nutraceutical Extract in Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Model in Rats: Impact on Insulin Resistance and Nrf-2 Expression
Authors Faheem, Safaa A; Saeed, Noha M; El-Naga RN ; Ayoub, Iriny M; Azab, Samar S
Keywords NAFLD;liver fibrosis;insulin sensitivity;cranberry nutraceutical;Nrf-2
Issue Date 2020
Publisher FRONTIERS MEDIA SA
Journal Frontiers in pharmacology 
ISSN 1663-9812
DOI 10.3389/fphar.2020.00218
PubMed ID 32256346
Scopus ID 2-s2.0-85082680346
Web of science ID WOS:000525588500001

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