The relationship between the expression of mitochondrial voltage-dependent anion channels (VDACs) and the protective effects of Myrica rubra Sieb. Et Zucc fruit extract (MCE) against carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4))-induced liver damage was investigated. Pretreatment with 50 mg kg(-1), 150 mg kg(-1) or 450 mg kg(-1) MCE significantly blocked the CCl(4)-induced increase in both serum aspartate amin...
