Gastroprotective Effects of Jujuba (Ziziphus jujuba) Fruit Extract Against the Ethanol-Related Gastric Ulcer in Rats

AbstractObjective: Gastric ulcer is a global health problem. Alcohol consumption and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may lead to gastric ulcers. Here, we examined the possible gastroprotective effects of Ziziphus jujuba (Zj) fruit extract on a rat model of ethanol-induced gastric ulcer.Material and Methods: Chemical properties of Zj were specified using performance liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. The animals were administered Zj extract (4-8 ml/kg) before administering absolute ethanol. Oxidative stress and proinflammatory markers, immunoexpression of NF-ĸB and caspase-3 were measured to evaluate Zj’s effects.