Publications by authors named "Sucharita Babu"

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Tecoma stans (L.) Juss.ex Kunth (Bignoniaceae) is mainly found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

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Reactive oxygen species production, inflammation, an elevated serum profile, mitochondrial dysfunction, and up-regulation of proapoptotic mediators are the main mechanisms underlying chemotherapy-related hepatotoxicity, which results in hepatocyte disorders such as hepatitis, steatohepatitis, and fibrosis. The article aims to examine a prospective herbal remedy and its bioactive ingredients in terms of its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic capabilities, which offer superior protection against liver damage during chemotherapy administration. Plants including Silybum marianun, Nelumbo nucifera, Phyllanthus amarus, Plumbago zeylanica, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Citrus limon, and Nigella sativa may have hepatoprotective properties, according to the author.

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Numerous factors, including exposure to harmful substances, drinking too much alcohol, contracting certain hepatitis serotypes, and using specific medicines, contribute to the development of liver illnesses. Lipid peroxidation and other forms of oxidative stress are the main mechanisms by which hepatotoxic substances harm liver cells. Pathological changes in the liver include a rise in the levels of blood serum, a decrease in antioxidant enzymes, as well as the formation of free radical radicals.

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