Effects of Three Polygonum multiflorum Monomers on Liver Injury in Rats
Abstract:Objective:To investigate the potential hepatotoxicity effects of three Polygonum multiflorum monomers in SD rats.Methods:Male SD rats were randomly divided into control(0.5% sodium carboxymethyl cellulose),28,280,1120 mg·kg-1 of emodin-8-O-β-D-glucoside groups,6.5,65,650 mg·kg-1 of anthrone groups and 6.5,65,650 mg·kg-1 of physcion groups,and administrated through oral gavage for consecutive 14 days.Clinical symptoms,body weight,liver weight,serum biochemical examinations data and histopathological examination results were analyzed,and the levels of IL-6,IL-10,TNF-α and IFN-γ were detected.Results:No definite overall toxicity associated with three monomers was observed in SD rats repeated dosed for consecutively 14 days.However,compared with the control group,the levels of IL-10 were elevated in three medicated groups(P<0.05),the levels of IL-6 and IFN-γ were elevated in physcion groups(P<0.05)and the levels of IFN-γ were decreased in anthrone groups(P<0.05).Conclusion:This study demonstrated the potential liver injury caused by physcion.