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  • Title: Inhibitory effect of acyclic retinoid (polyprenoic acid) on hepatic fibrosis in CCl4-treated rats.
    Author: Okuno M, Muto Y, Moriwaki H, Kato M, Noma A, Tagaya O, Nozaki Y, Suzuki Y.
    Journal: Gastroenterol Jpn; 1990 Apr; 25(2):223-9. PubMed ID: 2161374.
    Abstract:
    A study was conducted to examine the inhibitory effect of acyclic retinoid (polyprenoic acid) on the development of hepatic fibrosis induced by CCl4 in rats. Oral administration of the compound brought about a significant reduction in both serum and tissue levels of immunoreactive prolyl hydroxylase, a key enzyme of collagen formation. The result indicated that the rate of collagen synthesis in the liver was decreased which was consistent with histological findings. Acyclic retinoid also decreased both AST and ALT activities in serum, demonstrating the reduction in hepatic parenchymal damage. This cytoprotective effect on parenchymal cells may be related, at least in part, to inhibition of hepatic fibrosis. No significant side effects were observed, despite a long-term administration of the acyclic retinoid. The present findings suggest the potential scope of therapy of hepatic fibrosis by retinoid.
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