Experimental Evaluation of Dose-Dependent Hepatorenal Toxicity of Traditionally Prepared Arak in Swiss Albino Mice

Results: The study found that Arak and its metabolite, ethanol, have a dose-dependent negative impact on the liver and kidney’s microstructures, and Arak has a significant dose-dependent effect on decreasing body weight, increasing serum levels of aspartate transaminase and alanine aminotransferase,...

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Main Authors: Rebuma Sorsa, Niguse Hamba, Daba Abdissa, Zelalem Banjaw, Hawi Gobena, Muntaha Hamza, Melese Abere, Tilahun Alemayehu Nigatu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/jnme/9304159
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Summary:Results: The study found that Arak and its metabolite, ethanol, have a dose-dependent negative impact on the liver and kidney’s microstructures, and Arak has a significant dose-dependent effect on decreasing body weight, increasing serum levels of aspartate transaminase and alanine aminotransferase, and elevating serum levels of blood, urea, and nitrogen and creatinine in Swiss albino mice. Higher doses of 1 mL of 40% and 1 mL of 45% Arak/kg caused inflammation, edema, obscured Bowman’s capsule, foamy appearance, and necrosis, while lower doses of 1 mL of 20% Arak/kg had a lesser impact. Further research is needed to evaluate the effect of Arak on human hepatorenal structures and biomarkers.
ISSN:2090-0732