Phytochemical characterization of the Vochysia rufa (Vochysiaceae) extract and its effects on oxidative stress in the pancreata of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

Phytochemical characterization of the Vochysia rufa (Vochysiaceae) extract and its effects on oxidative stress in the pancreata of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

Aqueous extract of macerated Vochysia rufa stem bark has been commonly used in the treatment of diabetes. Therefore, we evaluated the antihyperglycemic and antioxidant effects of an extract of V. rufa on the pancreata of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Animals received one of the followi...

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Main Authors: Neire M de Gouveia, Wellington F Rodrigues, Raquel M F de Sousa, Luciana K Calábria, Antonio V Mundim, Camila B Miguel, Carlo J F Oliveira, Javier E Lazo-Chica, Alberto de Oliveira, João H G Lago, Vagner B Dos Santos, Claudimir L do Lago, Foued S Espindola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5628804?pdf=render

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