Effect of boron on trace element level in paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity model

In our study, we investigated the efficacy and antioxidant role of boron, which has the characteristics of protecting the oxidant / antioxidant system in tissues and increasing the glutathione depots, in reducing the negative effects of paracetamol which is known to cause widespread and high doses of hepatotoxic damage. For this purpose, paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity model was determined and the efficacy of boron on trace element level was investigated. The experimental animals used in our study were divided into seven groups: Control, 2 g/kg paracetamol, 2 g/kg paracetamol + 50 mg/kg boric acid, 2 g/kg paracetamol + 100 mg/kg boric acid, 2 g/kg paracetamol + 200 mg/kg boric acid, 2 g/kg paracetamol + 140 mg/kg N-acetylcysteine, 200 mg/kg boric acid. As a result of the measurements, serum paracetamol aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels and analysis of tissue samples as a result of protein carbonyl (POC), total oxidant level (TOS) and oxidative stress index (OSI) levels increased, boron given groups significant decrease was observed. Paracetamol group protein thiol (P-SH), total antioxidant level (TAS) and trace element levels decreased while there was a significant increase in boron groups. As a result, we observed that the damage caused by the paracetamol to the oxidant / antioxidant balance decreased with boron supplementation and it can be said that the boron exhibits antioxidant properties based on its effects on different parameters.