Ethanolic Extracts of Adlay Testa and Hull and Their Active Biomolecules Exert Relaxing Effect on Uterine Muscle Contraction through Blocking Extracellular Calcium Influx in Ex Vivo and In Vivo Studies

Ethanolic Extracts of Adlay Testa and Hull and Their Active Biomolecules Exert Relaxing Effect on Uterine Muscle Contraction through Blocking Extracellular Calcium Influx in Ex Vivo and In Vivo Studies

Dysmenorrhea is one of the most prevalent disorders in gynecology. Historically, adlay (<i>Coix lachryma-jobi</i> L. var. Ma-yuen Stapf.) has been explored for its anti-tumor, pain relief, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of adla...

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Main Authors: Yun-Ju Huang, Yu-Chieh Chen, Hsin-Yuan Chen, Yi-Fen Chiang, Mohamed Ali, Wenchang Chiang, Cheng-Pei Chung, Shih-Min Hsia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Biomolecules
Subjects:
dysmenorrhea
<i>Coix lachryma-jobi</i>
smooth muscle
oxytocin-induced writhing
acetic acid writhing
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/11/6/887

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