The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyse hepatotoxicity induced by drugs, herbal products and food supplements, with a focus on the mechanisms underlying liver damage, clinical implications and potential therapeutic and preventive strategies. The thesis is based on an in-depth review of the scientific literature, conducted through the critical analysis of published articles and studies, supplemented with the knowledge acquired in the course of academic training, in particular as part of the Toxicology teaching. In the course of the analysis, particular attention was paid to some commonly used medicinal plants, identifying their potential hepatotoxic effects, their mechanisms of action and the dosage ranges associated with an increased risk to liver health. In addition, scientific advances in the identification of hepatoprotective agents were examined, with the aim of highlighting possible therapeutic approaches to counteract or prevent liver damage. The decision to delve into this topic stems from the need to synthesise a broad knowledge framework, with the aim of promoting greater awareness of the risks associated with the indiscriminate use of pharmacological and natural substances, as well as contributing to the dissemination of a more informed and critical approach to their use.
La presente tesi si propone di analizzare in maniera sistematica l’epatotossicità indotta da farmaci, prodotti erboristici e integratori alimentari, con particolare attenzione ai meccanismi alla base del danno epatico, alle implicazioni cliniche e alle potenziali strategie terapeutiche e preventive. La tesi si fonda su un’approfondita revisione della letteratura scientifica, condotta attraverso l’analisi critica di articoli e studi pubblicati, integrata con le conoscenze acquisite nel corso della formazione accademica, in particolare nell’ambito dell’insegnamento di Tossicologia. Nel corso dell’analisi è stata posta particolare attenzione ad alcune piante officinali comunemente impiegate, individuandone i potenziali effetti epatotossici, i relativi meccanismi d’azione e i range posologici associati a un aumentato rischio per la salute epatica. Sono, inoltre, stati esaminati avanzamenti scientifici relativi all’identificazione di agenti epatoprotettivi, con l’obiettivo di evidenziare possibili approcci terapeutici utili a contrastare o prevenire il danno epatico. La scelta di approfondire tale tematica nasce dalla necessità di sintetizzare un quadro conoscitivo ampio, con l’intento di promuovere una maggiore consapevolezza circa i rischi associati all’uso indiscriminato di sostanze farmacologiche e naturali, nonché di contribuire alla diffusione di un approccio più informato e critico nel loro impiego.
Danno epatico indotto da farmaci, prodotti erboristici e integratori alimentari (DHILI): meccanismi e implicazioni cliniche.
TATANI, MARTINA
2024/2025
Abstract
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyse hepatotoxicity induced by drugs, herbal products and food supplements, with a focus on the mechanisms underlying liver damage, clinical implications and potential therapeutic and preventive strategies. The thesis is based on an in-depth review of the scientific literature, conducted through the critical analysis of published articles and studies, supplemented with the knowledge acquired in the course of academic training, in particular as part of the Toxicology teaching. In the course of the analysis, particular attention was paid to some commonly used medicinal plants, identifying their potential hepatotoxic effects, their mechanisms of action and the dosage ranges associated with an increased risk to liver health. In addition, scientific advances in the identification of hepatoprotective agents were examined, with the aim of highlighting possible therapeutic approaches to counteract or prevent liver damage. The decision to delve into this topic stems from the need to synthesise a broad knowledge framework, with the aim of promoting greater awareness of the risks associated with the indiscriminate use of pharmacological and natural substances, as well as contributing to the dissemination of a more informed and critical approach to their use.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tatani_Martina.pdf
Accesso riservato
Dimensione
1.66 MB
Formato
Adobe PDF
|
1.66 MB | Adobe PDF |
The text of this website © Università degli studi di Padova. Full Text are published under a non-exclusive license. Metadata are under a CC0 License
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12608/89816