Abstract

Abstract The effect of sunlight exposure was studied on the liver function in male Sprague-Dawley rats. The rats were exposed to sunlight daily for a period of 12 weeks. Exposure to 1 and 2 h of intense sunlight daily caused a significant elevation in the activities of the serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase, glutamate pyruvate transaminase and lactate dehydrogenase. Exposure to 2 h sunlight caused a significant enhancement of lipid peroxidation and severe depletion of hepatic cytochrome P450. Histologic examination of the liver after sunlight exposure revealed a characteristic pattern of pathogenesis with spotty necrosis of hepatocytes. Thus, we conclude that sunlight has an adverse effect on the liver function.

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