Heliyon (May 2024)

Ameliorative effect of licorice extract against the detrimental effect of glyphosate-based pesticide: Toxicity and health

  • Ahmed N. Elkattan,
  • Sayad El-saadany,
  • Mohamed Azzazy,
  • Tarek M. Okda,
  • Maha Mamdouh,
  • Osama Ahmed,
  • Ali H. El-Far,
  • Manar ElKhayat,
  • Ghadeer M. Albadrani,
  • Muath Q. Al-Ghadi,
  • Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim,
  • Hala El Daous

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 10
p. e31623

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This study sheds the light on the potential of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) root aqueous extract as a cornerstone for mitigating and detoxifying the residues of the widely used agricultural Glyphosate-based pesticides (GBPs). This study examined the GBPs toxic effects on kidney, liver, thyroid functions, and apoptosis using 50 adult male albino rats. All rats were divided into 5 groups, with 10 each. Control: served as untreated rats. GBP: rats were treated with 1 mL glyphosate solution 24 % orally for three weeks. The glyphosate-treated rats were gavaged with licorice root aqueous extractsolution (100, 200, and 300 mg/mLdistilled water, respectively) daily for three weeks. Licorice root aqueous extract solution (300 mg/mL distilled water) yielded notable reductions in liver, kidney enzymes, albumin, and AFP levels within the serum. Immunological tests, including immunohistochemical evaluations of caspase-3 and TNF-α expressions revealed a dose-dependent attenuation of apoptosis and inflammation with licorice intervention. This will provide a valuable perspective for agricultural practices future and paving the way for a more sustainable approach for using GBPs in animal agriculture industries.

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