Journal of Drug Metabolism & Toxicology
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Department of Medicine and Surgery, College of Health Sciences, Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria

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• Research Article   
  Administration of Cannabinol and Alcohol Altered the Liver Enzymes, Lipid Profile and Antioxidant Status of Male Wistar Rats
  Author(s): Akintayo C.O, Olukiran O.S*, Ayodele M.J and Karga S.V
  
  Background: Cannabis and alcohol increasingly gain legalized status in many countries, the popularity and prevalence of use continues to grow. Objective: This study was designed to investigate their effects on liver enzymes and lipid profile of rats. Methods: Twenty five male rats were divided into 5 groups; group 1 was given distilled water; groups 2, 3, 4 and 5 rats were treated with 5% methanol, 25% alcohol, 10 mg/kg of cannabinol, 25% alcohol and 10 mg/kg of cannabinol p.o for 8 weeks respectively. Statistical analysis was done using the ANOVA. Results: The serum concentrations of AST and ALT were significantly higher in groups 3, 4 and 5 when compared with groups 1 and 2. Groups 1 and 2 had LDL and HDL that were significantly lower than that of groups 3 and 4. Rats in group .. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2157-7609.23.14.271

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