The Effect of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. Seed Extract (Silymarin) on Galactose Induced Cataract Formation in Rats

Background: Increased oxygen free radical and reduced glutathione level in the eye lens are important risk factor for cataract formation. The antioxidative property and increasing cellular and extra cellular glutathione level have been reported by several herbal medicines including silymarin.   Obj...

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Main Authors: H Fallah Huseini, A Zaree Mahmodabady, R Heshmat, M Raza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institue of Medicinal Plants, ACECR 2009-02-01
Series:Journal of Medicinal Plants
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Online Access:http://jmp.ir/article-1-529-en.html