Cognitive-enhancing and antioxidant activities of the aqueous extract from Markhamia tomentosa (Benth.) K. Schum. stem bark in a rat model of scopolamine

Cognitive-enhancing and antioxidant activities of the aqueous extract from Markhamia tomentosa (Benth.) K. Schum. stem bark in a rat model of scopolamine

Abstract Background Plants of the genus Markhamia have been traditionally used by different tribes in various parts of West African countries, including Cameroun. Markhamia tomentosa (Benth.) K. Schum. (Bignoniaceae) is used as an antimalarial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant and anti-Alzh...

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Main Authors: Radu Ionita, Paula Alexandra Postu, Galba Jean Beppe, Marius Mihasan, Brindusa Alina Petre, Monica Hancianu, Oana Cioanca, Lucian Hritcu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-03-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Subjects:
Markhamia tomentosa stem bark extract
Scopolamine
Spatial memory
Oxidative stress
Acetylcholinesterase
Alzheimer’s disease
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12993-017-0123-6

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