Research Article

Oral Phosphatidylcholine Improves Intestinal Barrier Function in Drug-Induced Liver Injury in Rats

Table 2

Comparison of the plasma endotoxin level and serum DAO activities and TNF-α levels among the experimental groups.

ParametersHRLILI-PC

Endotoxin (EU/ml)baa,b
DAO (U/l)bab
TNF-α (pg/ml)baa,b

Data are expressed as the . a vs. the HR group; b vs. the LI group. HR: normal control group; LI: liver injury group; LI-PC: liver injury and treated with phosphatidylcholine group; DAO: diamine oxidase; TNF: tumour necrosis factor.