Table 6. Effects of V. pubescens leaf extract on liver biochemical parameters in male SD rats.
| Dose male | Vehicle (10%Tween20) | V. pubescens (2 g/kg) | V. pubescens (5 g/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Protein (g/L) | 68.0 ± 1.26 | 69.5 ± 1.65 | 67.7 ± 0.88 |
| Albumin (g/L) | 12.2 ± 0.48 | 11.8 ± 0.60 | 12.0 ± 0.37 |
| Globulin (g/L) | 56.2 ± 0.75 | 58.2± 1.11 | 56.0 ± 0.77 |
| TB (μmol/L) | 2.5 ± 0.43 | 2.3 ± 0.21 | 2.5 ± 0.22 |
| CB (μmol/L) | 1.7 ± 0.21 | 1.00 ± 0.00 | 1.3 ± 0.21 |
| ALP (IU/L) | 196.33 ± 9.75 | 188.33 ± 1.89 | 193.17 ± 14.46 |
| ALT (IU/L) | 58.3 ± 4.25 | 56.8 ± 0.70 | 56.7 ± 0.84 |
| AST (IU/L) | 227.3 ± 12.52 | 222.2 ± 7.64 | 213.3 ± 5.17 |
| GGT (IU/L) | 3.8 ± 0.31 | 3.7 ± 0.42 | 3.3 ± 0.21 |
Values expressed as mean ± S.E.M. There are no significant changes between groups. CO2: carbon dioxide;TB: total bilirubin; CB: conjugated bilirubin; AP: alkaline phosphatase; ALT: alanine aminotransferase; AST: aspartate aminotransferase;GGT: G-glutamyltransferase.
* Significant value at p <0.05.