Naringenin attenuates the progression of liver fibrosis via inactivation of hepatic stellate cells and profibrogenic pathways

There is no effective treatment for hepatic fibrosis. Previously, we demonstrated that naringenin possesses the ability to prevent experimental chronic liver damage. Therefore, the objective of this work was to investigate whether naringenin could reverse carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced fibrosis in rats and, if so, to search for the mechanisms involved. CCl4 was given to male Wistar rats (400 mg/kg, three times per week, i. p.) for 12 weeks;...