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Authors: Rizki Ade Handayani, Hendra Susanto, Sri Rahayu Lestari, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Khulud Rizqi Azizah
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Abstract

Liver fibrosis represents a progressive pathological stage leading to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, primarily mediated by the TGF- β/SMAD signaling pathway. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Moringa oleifera Seed Oil (MOSEIL) on TGF-β expression in Mus musculus (Balb/c) with CCl₄-induced liver fibrosis. Experimental groups consisted of a normal control (K0), olive oil control (K–), positive control (K+), and three treatment groups (P1–P3) receiving different ratios of CCl₄: MOSEIL, namely P1 (1:8), P2 (1:16), and P3 (1:32).Immunohistochemical analysis revealed a marked increase in TGF-β expression in the positive control group, while MOSEIL administration resulted in a dose-dependent reduction in expression intensity, with the most prominent effect observed in P2. Histological observations supported these findings, showing decreased necrosis and inflammatory cell infiltration in P1 and P2. In contrast, the P3 group demonstrated a re-elevation of inflammatory activity and fibrotic features, suggesting that excessive dosing may attenuate the protective effects of MOSEIL. The reduced expression of TGF-β in MOSEIL-treated groups indicates that MOSEIL exerts its antifibrotic activity partly through inhibition of this profibrotic cytokine. Therefore, MOSEIL exhibits potential as a natural hepatoprotective and anti-fibrotic agent against chronic liver injury, with an optimal effect observed at a moderate dose.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Moringa oleifera research and applications Liver physiology and pathology Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection

Publication details

Journal / source
Springer Link (Chiba Institute of Technology)
Publication date
24 February 2026
Language
EN