Abstract
Background: Tamoxifen citrate (TAM) is a drug of choice for the treatment of hormone-dependent breast cancer, but its use has been associated with frequent hepatotoxicity. Aim: This study evaluated the protective effect of lycopene (LYP) against hepatotoxicity induced by TAM in albino rats. Methods: Adult female albino rats (200–250 g) were divided into eight groups of n = 5. Group 1 (control) received normal saline (0.2mL) intraperitoneally (i.p.), daily for 7 days. Groups 2–4 were treated daily with LYP (10 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg, and 40 mg/kg) (i.p.) for 7 days, respectively. Group 5 was treated daily with TAM (45 mg/kg) i.p. for 7 days. Groups 6–8 were supplemented daily with LYP (10 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg, and 40 mg/kg) before treatment with TAM (45 mg/kg) i.p. for 7 days, respectively. At the end of treatment, the rats were anesthetized and blood samples were collected and assessed for serum markers of liver function. Liver samples were harvested for histology and biochemical assessments. Results: Significant (P
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