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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-01-01
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Series: | Pharmaceutical Biology |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13880209.2017.1371770 |