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Effect of Methylsulfonylmethane Pretreatment on Aceta-minophen Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats

Shahab Bohlooli, Sadollah Mohammadi, Keyvan Amirshahrokhi, Hafez Mirzanejad-Asl, Mohammad Yosefi, Amir Mohammadi-Nei, Mir Mehdi Chinifroush-Asl

DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) · 2013 · 20 citations · 0 references

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Veterinary MedicinePharmacologyToxicologyHepatotoxicologyMechanisms Of ToxicityChemical-induced HepatotoxicityHepatic NecrosisHepatic ToxicityHepatocellular NecrosisHepatotoxicity MechanismsHepatotoxicity Of PesticidesHepatotoxic Mechanisms

Abstract

\nObjective(s): Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a sulfur-containing compound found in a wide range of human foods including fruits, vegetables, grains and beverages. In this study the effect of MSM pretreatment on acetaminophen induced liver damage was investigated.