Context: Ellagic acid (EA) is a phenolic constituent in certain fruits and has largely been recognized for its role as an antioxidant compound. Objective: To evaluate the effect of EA on beryllium sulphate-induced splenic toxicity in rats. Materials and methods: Male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups. The first group was used as control. Group 2 was exposed to BeSO4 (12 mg/kg, b.w.). Groups 3 and 4 were treated with EA (100 and 300 mg/kg, b.w.) daily for 6 weeks after exposing to BeSO4 (12 mg/kg, b.w.). Various biochemical and m...
