Hepatoprotective and pancreatoprotective effects of Arctium lappa root extract in valproic acid–induced toxicity: biochemical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical analysis
Valproic acid (VPA) is a widely used antiepileptic drug; however, its clinical use is limited by hepatotoxicity and pancreatitis, primarily mediated through oxidative stress and inflammation. Arctium lappa root extract (ALRE) has been reported to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective proper...