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Table 3 Summary of the hepatoprotective effect of Beta vulgaris juice (BVJ) phytochemicals against Pb toxicity

From: The synergistic hepatoprotective potential of Beta vulgaris juice and 2,3- dimercaptosuccinic acid in lead-intoxicated rats via improving the hepatic oxidative and inflammatory stress

Phytochemical compound

The hepatoprotective mechanism

Reference

Betalains

- antioxidant and free radicals scavenging. up-regulation of GST α1 expression

[41, 48]

Rutin

- scavenge and neutralize free radicals.

[41]

Flavonoids

- scavenge and neutralize free radicals. Significant prevention of IL-6 production. Improvement of antioxidant indices and decrease lipid peroxidation level.

[47]

Gallic acid

Syringic acid

Vanillic acid

Ellagic acid

Rosmarinic acid

Benzoic acid

o- Coumaric acid