Table 1.
Changes in liver function of rats induced by Naja haje venom after four hours
| Parameters | Control rats | Intoxicated rats |
|---|---|---|
| Serum ALT (U/mL) | 70.13 ± 2.17 | 75.26 ± 1.07 |
| Serum AST (U/mL) | 56.08 ± 0.74 | 95.50 ± 0.32* |
| Serum γGT (U/L) | 3.88 ± 0.65 | 4.32 ± 0.32* |
| Serum ALP (IU/L) | 55.40 ± 5.94 | 147.73 ± 8.97* |
| Serum TB (mg/dL) | 0.64 ± 0.21 | 1.94 ± 0 .53* |
| Serum protein (mg/ dL) | 7.20 ± 0.26 | 9.98 ± 0.40* |
*significant changes at p < 0.05 with respect to the control group; values are means ± SE (n = 6).
ALT: alanine aminotransferase, AST: aspartate aminotransferase, γGT: γ-glutamyl transpeptidase, ALP: alkaline phosphatase, TB: total bilirubin.