Biochemical changes induced by naphthalene after oral administration in albino rats

Biochemical alterations were observed in albino rats after oral administration of naphthalene for 10 days. The changes were significant in the liver where increases in liver weight, lipid peroxidation and aniline hydroxylase activity were observed. A slight increase of alkaline phosphatase activity was observed in the liver and eye. No significant change was observed in the kidney.