Aqueous Thunbergia laurifolia leaf extract alleviates paraquat-induced lung injury in rats by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammation

Aqueous Thunbergia laurifolia leaf extract alleviates paraquat-induced lung injury in rats by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammation

Abstract Background Paraquat (PQ) has been reported to have a high mortality rate. The major target organ of PQ poisoning is the lungs. The pathogenesis of PQ-induced lung injury involves oxidative stress and inflammation. Unfortunately, there is still no effective antidote for PQ poisoning. We hypo...

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Main Authors: Sarawoot Palipoch, Chuchard Punsawad, Phanit Koomhin, Prasit Na-Ek, Wasinee Poonsawat, Rungruedi Kimseng, Potiga Chotipong, Kingkan Bunluepuech, Gorawit Yusakul, Prasit Suwannalert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Subjects:
Paraquat
Thunbergia laurifolia
Lung injury
Oxidative stress
Inflammation
Malondialdehyde
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-022-03567-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-022-03567-4

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