Effects of Astaxanthin from Litopenaeus Vannamei on Carrageenan-Induced Edema and Pain Behavior in Mice

Effects of Astaxanthin from Litopenaeus Vannamei on Carrageenan-Induced Edema and Pain Behavior in Mice

Carrageenan produces both inflammation and pain when injected in mouse paws via enhancement of reactive oxygen species formation. We have investigated an effect of astaxanthin extracted from Litopenaeus vannamei in carrageenan-induced mice paw edema and pain. The current study demonstrates interesti...

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Main Authors: Zulkiflee Kuedo, Anantita Sangsuriyawong, Wanwimol Klaypradit, Varomyalin Tipmanee, Pennapa Chonpathompikunlert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-03-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
astaxanthin
Litopenaeus vannamei
inflammatory pain
carrageenan
myeloperoxidase
mice
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/3/382

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