Low molecular-weight gel fraction of Aloe vera exhibits gastroprotection by inducing matrix metalloproteinase-9 inhibitory activity in alcohol-induced acute gastric lesion tissues

Context: Aloe has been used for the prevention and cure of various diseases and symptoms including burns, injuries, oedema and pain. Objective: This study determines the specific inhibitory activity of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 induced by the low molecular-weight gel fraction of Aloe vera (L....

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Main Authors: Chul-Hong Park, Hyeong-U Son, Chi-Yeol Yoo, Sang-Han Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-01-01
Series:Pharmaceutical Biology
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13880209.2017.1371770