Ameliorating effects of two extracts of Nigella sativa in middle cerebral artery occluded rat

Purpose: Aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts of Nigella sativa (400 mg/kg, orally) for 7 days were administered and evaluated for their neuroprotective effects on middle cerebral artery occluded (MCAO) rats. Materials and Methods: Cerebral ischemia was induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion for...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Akhtar, Aliyu Muhammad Maikiyo, Razia Khanam, Mohd Mujeeb, Mohd Aqil, Abul Kalam Najmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jpbsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0975-7406;year=2012;volume=4;issue=1;spage=70;epage=75;aulast=Akhtar