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Seema Sharma¹, Suresh Vir Singh Rana

¹Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Ch. Charan Singh University Meerut, Meerut, India.

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Melatonin effectively protected Wistar rats from benzene-induced liver damage. This antioxidant compound normalized key liver function markers, demonstrating its therapeutic potential in mitigating toxic chemical effects.

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Area of Science:

Toxicology
Pharmacology
Biochemistry

Background:

Benzene exposure is a known cause of liver dysfunction.
Melatonin, a potent antioxidant, is being explored for its protective effects against toxins.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of melatonin in ameliorating benzene-induced liver injury in Wistar rats.
To investigate the impact of melatonin on specific liver function biomarkers.

Main Methods:

Wistar rats were administered benzene and melatonin for 30 days.
Hepatosomatic index, bilirubin, hydroxyproline, alanine aminotransferase, and alkaline phosphatase levels were measured.

Main Results:

Melatonin treatment significantly reduced hepatosomatic indices, bilirubin, and hydroxyproline levels.
Alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase levels were beneficially affected by melatonin.
Aspartate aminotransferase levels were not significantly influenced by melatonin.

Conclusions:

Melatonin demonstrates significant hepatoprotective effects against benzene toxicity in rats.
The antioxidative properties of melatonin play a crucial role in modulating liver function.
Melatonin is a promising therapeutic agent for managing liver impairments caused by toxic exposures.