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Lactoferrin Enhanced Apoptosis and Protected Against Thioacetamide-Induced Liver Fibrosis in Rats

Alyaa F. Hessin, Rehab Hegazy, Azza Hassan, Nemat Yassin, Sanaa A. Kenawy

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences · 2015 · 48 citations · 47 references

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In conclusion, Lf improved liver function, reduced oxidative stress and liver fibrosis, and enhanced apoptosis in rats with liver fibrosis, suggesting it to have useful therapeutic potential in patients with liver fibrosis.

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