Protective influence of Carica papaya L. aqueous leaf extract against hyperuricemia and acute renal injury in a murine model

• Main Authors: Calderon, Pacifico Eric, San Juan, Chrizarah, San Pedro, Mary Grace, Reyes, Ariane Marie, Salom, Patrick Jerome, Sanchez, Arnel Rheuim, Sandigan, Hazel, Sangayab, Heshvey Joy, Saure, Maria Cristine Joy, Savilla, Mar Henrick, Santos, Desmond, Santos, Jamee Lou, Sia, Vincent, Sim, Stephanie, Fontanilla, Fernandino Jose, Ples, Michael
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2016
• Subjects: Papaya—Therapeutic use; Hyperuricemia—Treatment; Acute renal failure—Treatment; Biology
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/1370; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/faculty_research/article/2369/type/native/viewcontent
• Institution: De La Salle University

This study was conducted as a pilot investigation on the protective influence of Carica papaya L. aqueous leaf extract (PLE) against experimental hyperuricemia and acute renal injury in an animal model. The effects of oral pre-treatment with PLE on BUA (blood uric acid) levels and renal histopatholo...