Fig. 2

Effect of AR on liver function and histopathology of liver fibrosis. a AR decreased serum AST level. b AR decreased serum ALT level. c AR decreased serum AKP level. d Hematoxylin and eosin (HE) stained liver section in six groups. Original magnification, ×200, ×400. e Histological examination of liver section with Masson stain. Original magnification, ×200, ×400. Blue areas show collagen fibers and damaged liver tissue. Data were expressed as mean ± SD (n = 6). ^#P < 0.05, ^##P < 0.01 compared with control group; *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01 compared with model group. ALT alanine amino transferase, AST aspartate amino transferase, AKP alkaline phosphatase