Effect of UV irradiation and Nigella sativa protective role on the mice liver tissues

The effect of UV irradiation on liver tissues of mice before and after feeding on the Nigella sativa L. for 4 and 7 days were investigated by following the variations in their infrared spectral features. The results showed that the exposure of experimental animals to UV radiations causes considerable changes in both proteins and PO2 contents in the liver and the extent of changes depends on the energy of the source and time exposure. It was found that feeding of Nigella sativa L. during exposure for 4 days causes no significant effect on the UV induced changes in the liver tissues, while feeding for 7 days reduces the extent of the UV induced changes. Histological findings denoted that UV-Radiation causes different grades of damage in liver cells depending on the duration and type of radiation. Alcoholic extract of Nigella sativa seeds protected liver cells from being subjected to the degenerative changes. The present work investigates the possibility of applying Nigella sativa as a natural biological substance for curative purpose after UV radiation damage