Kynurenic Acid Protects against Thioacetamide-Induced Liver Injury in Rats

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Effect of kynurenic acid (KYNA) on liver histology in thioacetamide (TAA) induced liver injury in rats. (a) Control group: normal cell structure and lobular architecture. (b) KYNA (500 mg/kg) treated group: normal cell structure and lobular architecture. (c) TAA (150 mg/kg) treated group: significant hepatocellular damage with severe inflammatory cell infiltration. (d) KYNA (500 mg/kg) and TAA (150 mg/kg) treated group: mild inflammation. Hematoxylin and eosin staining, magnification 40x.

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