Summary of Research Findings
Summary of Research Findings
Summary of Research Findings
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<strong>Research</strong> on Physiological Effects<br />
1. Title<br />
Effect <strong>of</strong> the Herbal Mixture MAK-4 on Organ Functions in Watanabe Heritable Hyperlipidemic (WHHL) Rabbits<br />
Publication<br />
Biochemical Archives, Vol. 13, pp. 285-296, 1997.<br />
Authors<br />
Jae Y. Lee, John A. Lott, Ellen M. Kauffman, and Hari M. Sharma.<br />
Conducted at<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Pathology, College <strong>of</strong> Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210<br />
<strong>Summary</strong><br />
This study assessed the organ-protective effects <strong>of</strong> MAK-4 which was fed to Watanabe Heritable<br />
Hyperlipidemic (WHHL) rabbits. The control group (n = 5) was fed normal rabbit chow and the experimental<br />
group (n = 6) was fed 6% (w/w) MAK-4-supplemented chow, for 6 months. Blood specimens were drawn from<br />
the ear vein at the start <strong>of</strong> the experiment before MAK-4 was given, and after 2, 4, and 6 months <strong>of</strong> MAK-4 ingestion.<br />
Twenty-four-hour urines were collected between the 25th and 26th week. Various biochemical parameters<br />
were assessed, including tests for liver function, kidney function, pancreatic function, enzymes, and other<br />
tests for tissue damage. Results showed that albumin, fibrinogen, and total protein were significantly higher (p<br />