Protective Effects of <i>Cuscuta australis</i> Against CCl₄-Induced Hepatic Injury in Rats: Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and In Silico Insights.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: The search for new bioactive molecules increasingly extends beyond conventional medicinal plants, highlighting the importance of exploring alternative botanical sources. Parasitic plants represent a promising but underexploited reservoir of pharmacologically relevant compounds. Cuscuta australis (CA), a parasitic species with a history of traditional use, remains poorly characterized. This study aimed to investigate its phytochemical composition and evaluate its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties. Methods: The phytochemical profile of CA extract was characterized by LC-MS. Antioxidant capacity was assessed using DPPH and ABTS assays. In vivo hepatoprotection was evaluated in male rats subjected to CCl₄-indu

SUBMITTER: Baccari H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12566785 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature