Hepatoprotective Potential of Phyllanthus niruri Extracts Against CCl4-Induced Liver Injury in Rats: Insight From Phytochemical Profiling, Molecular Docking, and Oxidative Stress Studies
Fatima Arshad
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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Awais Altaf
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Search for more papers by this authorAli Raza Arshad
Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Teaching Hospital, Gujrat, Pakistan
Search for more papers by this authorMuhammad Sarwar
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Search for more papers by this authorTahir Maqbool
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Search for more papers by this authorAsia kiran
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Search for more papers by this authorSara Zahid
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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Tariq Aziz
Department of Agriculture, Laboratory of Animal Health, Food Hygiene and Quality, University of Ioannina, Arta, Greece
Search for more papers by this authorKhairiah Mubarak Alwutayd
Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia
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Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Alquwayiyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Search for more papers by this authorFatima Arshad
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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Awais Altaf
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Search for more papers by this authorAli Raza Arshad
Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Teaching Hospital, Gujrat, Pakistan
Search for more papers by this authorMuhammad Sarwar
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Search for more papers by this authorTahir Maqbool
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Search for more papers by this authorAsia kiran
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Search for more papers by this authorSara Zahid
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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Tariq Aziz
Department of Agriculture, Laboratory of Animal Health, Food Hygiene and Quality, University of Ioannina, Arta, Greece
Search for more papers by this authorKhairiah Mubarak Alwutayd
Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Search for more papers by this authorAshwag Shami
Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia
Search for more papers by this authorMaher S. Alwethaynani
Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Alquwayiyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Phyllanthus niruri, a well-known medicinal plant, has been widely recognized for its hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. In the present study, the hepatoprotective potential of ethanol extract of P. niruri (EPN) and hexane extract of P. niruri (HPN) were evaluated against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Oral administration of both EPN and HPN extracts at the dose of 200 mg/kg body weight and silymarin (50 mg/kg) was assessed for their therapeutic effect on liver function, oxidative stress markers, and inflammatory biomarkers. The results demonstrated that standard drug and P. niruri extracts significantly reduced elevated levels of liver enzymes (ALT and AST), oxidative stress (MDA and NO) markers, and inflammatory markers (TNF-α and TGF-β), along with remarkable restoration of antioxidants (GSH and CAT). Furthermore, histopathological outcomes suggested that the hepatic architecture of liver tissues normalized on extract treatment in comparison to the CCl4-treated group. The in silico study revealed that 1H-indole, 4-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)- and α-Amyrin from EPN extract, while phenol, 2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl) and Stigmast-4-en-3-one from HPN extract exhibited high binding affinities against selected proteins, TNF-α and TGF-β. These findings highlight P. niruri L. as a valuable source for the development of natural hepatoprotective drugs, as evidenced by its ability to mitigate CCl4-induced liver toxicity in rats primarily by enhancing antioxidant status and stabilizing liver cell integrity.
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Phyllanthus niruri extracts exhibit promising hepatoprotective effects and play a significant role in the prevention and management of liver diseases.
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Administration of CCl4 markedly increased oxidative stress (MDA, NO), liver injury markers (ALT, AST), and inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, TGF-β) while significantly reducing the activities of antioxidant enzymes (GSH, CAT), indicating severe hepatic injury and inflammation.
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The P. niruri (EPN and HPN) extracts significantly reduce oxidative stress markers, such as MDA and NO, by enhancing antioxidant enzymes (GSH and CAT) and lower liver injury and inflammatory markers, including ALT, AST, TNF-α, and TGF-β, thereby exerting strong hepatoprotective effects.
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GC-MS analysis was employed to identify and characterize the phytochemicals present in the plant extracts, thereby providing a comprehensive phytochemical profile.
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In silico docking analysis predicted that selected phytochemicals 1H-Indole, 4-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-, Alpha-Amyrin (from the EPN extract), as well as Stigmast-4-en-3-one, and Phenol, 2,4-bis (1,1-dimethyl ethyl)- (from HPN extract) exhibit high binding affinities for TNF-α and TGF-β, highlighting their potential as hepatoprotective agents.
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