Impact of Mulberry Leaves on CCL4-Induced Acute Liver Disease in Rats

&lt;b&gt;Background and Objective:&lt;/b&gt; The liver is a crucial organ in the human body that contributes to metabolic processes, immune function and nutrient regulation. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of mulberry leaves (&lt;i&gt;Morus nigra&lt;/i&gt; L.) on rats with acute liver injury induced by CCl&lt;sub&gt;4&lt;/sub&gt;. &lt;b&gt;Materials and Methods:&lt;/b&gt; Twenty-four male albino Sprague Dawley rats (~195±10 g) were divided into control and CCl&lt;sub&gt;4&lt;/sub&gt;-induced liver injury groups. The treated group received a monthly basal diet of 2.5 and 5% mulberry leaves. Liver histopathology, body weight, organ-to-body weight ratios and feed intake were assessed. Lipid profiles and serum markers (glucose, urea, AST and ALT) were analyzed using SPSS (Mean±SD) with a significance level of p<0.05. &lt;b&gt;Results:&lt;/b&gt; Total serum cholesterol and blood triglyceride levels were significantly lower (p<0.05) in all mulberry-fed groups, with the most notable reduction in the 5% group. The 5% mulberry leaf group also observed the best lipoprotein profile. The 5% mulberry leaf diet improved AST, ALT and serum glucose levels in rats with acute liver disease. &lt;b&gt;Conclusion:&lt;/b&gt; Based on the results shown here, it appears that taking 5% ML daily can help improve liver functioning and shield rats from acute damage caused by CCL&lt;sub&gt;4&lt;/sub&gt;.

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Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences
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2025-05-07
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https://doi.org/10.3923/pjbs.2025.318.328
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Ginger and Zingiberaceae research
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Impact of Mulberry Leaves on CCL4-Induced Acute Liver Disease in Rats

Wafaa F. Abusudah
Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences
Ginger and Zingiberaceae research
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Impact of Mulberry Leaves on CCL4-Induced Acute Liver Disease in Rats

Wafaa F. Abusudah
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Abstract

&lt;b&gt;Background and Objective:&lt;/b&gt; The liver is a crucial organ in the human body that contributes to metabolic processes, immune function and nutrient regulation. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of mulberry leaves (&lt;i&gt;Morus nigra&lt;/i&gt; L.) on rats with acute liver injury induced by CCl&lt;sub&gt;4&lt;/sub&gt;. &lt;b&gt;Materials and Methods:&lt;/b&gt; Twenty-four male albino Sprague Dawley rats (~195±10 g) were divided into control and CCl&lt;sub&gt;4&lt;/sub&gt;-induced liver injury groups. The treated group received a monthly basal diet of 2.5 and 5% mulberry leaves. Liver histopathology, body weight, organ-to-body weight ratios and feed intake were assessed. Lipid profiles and serum markers (glucose, urea, AST and ALT) were analyzed using SPSS (Mean±SD) with a significance level of p<0.05. &lt;b&gt;Results:&lt;/b&gt; Total serum cholesterol and blood triglyceride levels were significantly lower (p<0.05) in all mulberry-fed groups, with the most notable reduction in the 5% group. The 5% mulberry leaf group also observed the best lipoprotein profile. The 5% mulberry leaf diet improved AST, ALT and serum glucose levels in rats with acute liver disease. &lt;b&gt;Conclusion:&lt;/b&gt; Based on the results shown here, it appears that taking 5% ML daily can help improve liver functioning and shield rats from acute damage caused by CCL&lt;sub&gt;4&lt;/sub&gt;.

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