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What is a potential consequence of long-term use of NAC in treating liver conditions?
Which component of silymarin is considered the most biologically active?
In which situation is silymarin recommended for use in veterinary medicine?
What is the primary function of vitamin E in the treatment of liver diseases?
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What effect does combining silymarin with phosphatidylcholine have?
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What role does S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe) play in relation to glutathione?
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Which of the following statements about N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is correct?
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In what way may SAMe exhibit benefits for dogs and cats with hepatic diseases?
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What has been reported as a common side effect of administering N-acetylcysteine (NAC) to dogs and cats?
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Which of the following hepatic conditions is SAMe utilized as an adjunctive treatment?
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Study Notes
Liver Oxidative Damage
- The liver is susceptible to oxidative damage due to its role in metabolism and detoxification.
- Glutathione is a crucial antioxidant mainly stored in hepatocytes.
- Reduced glutathione levels are found in cats with various liver diseases, suggesting oxidative injury's significant role.
S-adenosyl Methionine (SAMe)
- SAMe is vital for synthesizing glutathione, a crucial antioxidant.
- SAMe might prevent oxidative damage by maintaining hepatic glutathione levels.
- SAMe may possess anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and anticarcinogenic properties.
- SAMe is generally well-tolerated, with occasional vomiting and decreased appetite reported.
- Limited evidence suggests SAMe's effectiveness in dogs and cats, including mitigating oxidative stress and inflammation.
- Further clinical trials are needed to confirm SAMe's efficacy in treating hepatic diseases.
N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
- NAC replenishes hepatic intracellular cysteine and glutathione, protecting against oxidative injury.
- Oral NAC is associated with vomiting, leading to intravenous administration for hepatic disease treatment.
- NAC showed improvement in hepatic circulation and redox status in dogs undergoing bile duct ligation.
- NAC did not demonstrate a beneficial effect in experimental canine models of ischemic liver injury and reperfusion.
- NAC is a recognized therapy for acetaminophen intoxication in humans and is used for dogs and cats.
- Long-term NAC administration may impair ammonia metabolism via the urea cycle.
Silymarin
- Silymarin is a mixture of flavanolignans and flavonoids extracted from milk thistle, with silibinin being the most active component.
- Silymarin exhibits antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, including scavenging free radicals, reducing lipid peroxidation, and suppressing inflammatory cytokines.
- Silymarin is generally well-tolerated at common dosages.
- Silymarin's bioavailability is enhanced when combined with phosphatidylcholine.
- Limited evidence supports silymarin's efficacy in veterinary medicine.
- Silymarin is recommended for dogs and cats with Amanita mushroom intoxication.
Vitamin E
- Vitamin E is a group of lipid-soluble vitamins with alpha-tocopherol being the most active form.
- Vitamin E's primary role is as an antioxidant, protecting phospholipids by scavenging free radicals.
- Vitamin E is generally well-tolerated with rare side effects in dogs and cats.
- Alpha-tocopherol is typically administered at 10-15 IU/kg PO q 24 h to dogs and cats.
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