Maria Claudia Rosa Garcia

Dr. Maria Claudia Rosa Garcia


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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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16 December 2022 in Journal of Ethnopharmacology
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MBMatheus Scherer Bastos
Matheus Scherer Bastos
RSRafaela Mallmann Saalfeld
Rafaela Mallmann Saalfeld
BCBruna Pasqualotto Costa
Bruna Pasqualotto Costa
MGMaria Claudia Rosa Garcia
Maria Claudia Rosa Garcia
KAKrist Antunes
Krist Antunes
JOJarbas Rodrigues de Oliveira
Jarbas Rodrigues de Oliveira


29 June 2026 in Biomedicines
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KRKétlin Fernanda Rodrigues
Kétlin Fernanda Rodrigues
GTGiovana Tonial
Giovana Tonial
MBMatheus Scherer Bastos
Matheus Scherer Bastos
Giovanna Mezzomo PavanatoGiovanna Mezzomo Pavanato
Giovanna Mezzomo Pavanato
CLCarolina Luft
Carolina Luft
JOJarbas Rodrigues de Oliveira
Jarbas Rodrigues de Oliveira
Background/Objectives: Hepatic fibrosis is a progressive pathological condition characterized by excessive extracellular matrix deposition in the liver, which may progress to cirrhosis and liver failure. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic properties; however, their therapeutic potential in hepatic fibrosis remains incompletely understood. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of acetate, propionate, and butyrate on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatic fibrosis in Balb/C mice. Methods: Hepatic fibrosis was induced in Balb/C mice using CCl4, and the animals were treated with acetate, propionate, or butyrate administered via drinking water for four weeks. Biochemical parameters, histological alterations, and the expression of fibrogenic and inflammatory markers were evaluated and compared with a silymarin-treated group. Results: Treatment with SCFAs significantly reduced serum transaminase levels (AST and ALT) compared to the untreated fibrotic group. Histological analyses demonstrated the preservation of hepatic architecture and reduced inflammatory infiltrates, particularly in the butyrate-treated group. In addition, SCFAs significantly decreased the gene and protein expression of fibrogenic markers (ACTA2 and COL1A1) and inflammatory markers (NOS1, NF-κB, and IL-10), with propionate showing the most pronounced effects. Overall, the therapeutic effects observed with SCFAs were comparable or superior to those obtained with silymarin treatment. Conclusions: The findings suggest that SCFAs, especially butyrate and propionate, exert hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fibrotic effects in CCl4-induced hepatic fibrosis. These compounds represent promising therapeutic candidates for the treatment of liver fibrosis.