TB Research

Prominence of Oxidative Stress in the Management of Anti-tuberculosis Drugs Related Hepatotoxicity

John P, Kale PP

Drug metabolism letters · 2019-01

Abstract

Advanced medical services and treatments are available for treating Tuberculosis. Related prevalence has increased in recent times. Unfortunately, the continuous consumption of related drugs is also known for inducing hepatotoxicity which is a critical condition and cannot be overlooked. The present review article has focused on the pathways causing these toxicities and also the role of enzyme CYP2E1, hepatic glutathione, Nrf2-ARE signaling pathway, and Membrane Permeability Transition as possible targets which may help in preventing the hepatotoxicity induced by the drugs used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

MeSH terms

  • Liver
  • Hepatocytes
  • Humans
  • Tuberculosis
  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Incidence
  • Signal Transduction
  • Cell Membrane Permeability
  • Lipid Peroxidation
  • Oxidative Stress
  • NF-E2-Related Factor 2
  • Antioxidant Response Elements
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury
  • Cytochrome P450 Family 2