Protective effects of bio-active ceramic water on alcohol-induced hepatic injury in pigs

• Published in: Journal of Veterinary Medical Science Vol. 67; no. 4; pp. 403 - 409
• Main Authors: Lee, C.W. (Kyungpook National Univ., Taegu (Korea R.)), Jeong, W.I, Noh, D.H, Jeong, D.H, Do, S.H, Kim, Y.K, Kwon, O.D, Kim, T.H, Jeong, K.S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan JAPANESE SOCIETY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE 01.04.2005; Japan Science and Technology Agency
• Subjects: active ceramic water; Alanine Transaminase - blood; alcohol; ALCOHOLS; Animals; Aspartate Aminotransferases - blood; Ceramics; Cholesterol - blood; Collagen; Cytochrome P-450 CYP2E1 - metabolism; fibrosis; Immunohistochemistry; liver; LIVER DISEASES; Liver Diseases, Alcoholic - diet therapy; Liver Diseases, Alcoholic - pathology; Serum Albumin; Sus scrofa; SWINE; THERAPY; WATER; Water - administration & dosage; Water Purification - methods
• ISSN: 0916-7250; 1347-7439
• DOI: 10.1292/jvms.67.403

Among many detrimental injuries, alcohol is implicated in hepatitis, fatty liver, hepatic fibrosis, and cirrhosis. The purpose of mis study was to evaluate me protective effect of bio-active ceramic water on alcohol-induced hepatic injury in pigs. Twelve male Landrace pigs were divided into 3 groups. Groups 1, 2, and 3 were fed with bio-active ceramic water + normal liquid diet, bio-active ceramic water + liquid diet containing 15% ethanol, and tap water + liquid diet containing 15% ethanol for 12 weeks, respectively. For serological, histopathological, and immunohistochemical analysis, all pigs were sacrificed at week 12. In group 3, serum ALT and AST levels increased, and mild fatty change and moderate necrosis were detected in the liver. Collagen fibers, myofibroblasts, and CYP2E1 were also increased or activated in group 3. In group 2, there were mild hepatic injuries compared to group 3. However, injuries and activations were not observed in the liver in group 1. We suggest that the bio-active ceramic water used in the present study had protective capability against ethanol-induced hepatic injury and that having no toxic effect on the pig liver. The bio-active ceramic water might be useful as a therapeutic drinking water in patients suffering from alcoholic liver diseases. key words: active ceramic water, alcohol, fibrosis, liver, swine.