Anti-arthritic effect of Distemonanthus benthamianus extracts against rheumatoid arthritis in rats

Objective: To evaluate the anti-arthritic effect of aqueous and methanolic extracts of Distemonanthus benthamianus. Methods: Monoarthritis was induced by an injection of 0.3 mL zymosan A (0.9% NaCl, v/v) in the right posterior knee joints of rats. Then, joint diameter and pain threshold were determi...

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Main Authors: William Yousseu Nana, Ernest Allah Hoki Kwenteh, Gilbert Ateufack, Eric Gonzal Tsafack, Stephanie Flore Djuichou Nguemnang, Zenab Linda Fagni Njoya, Albert Donatien Atsamo, Vanessa Mba Matah Marthe, Carine Flore Adjouzem, Yacine Karelle Madjo Kouam, Elvira Ngoufack Azanze, Marius Mbiantcha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
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Online Access:http://www.apjtb.org/article.asp?issn=2221-1691;year=2022;volume=12;issue=10;spage=411;epage=420;aulast=Nana