Mechanism of protection of rat hepatocytes from acetaminophen-induced cellular damage by ethanol extract of .

The aim of this study is to evaluate the protective effect of ethanol extract of (EEAL) in preventing acetaminophen induced liver toxicity. EEAL was prepared and its hepatoprotective effect was studied in both isolated primary hepatocytes and in Sprague Dawley rats . For studies, the animals were grouped as Group I - Control; Group II - ACN (2 g/kg b.