Suppression of histamine-induced increase of endothelial permeability via nitric oxide production by Bixa orellana leaves extract

Previously reported pharmacological activity of Bixa orellana L. (Bixaceae) includes its ability to neutralize edema-forming effects of Bothrops asper venom (Nunez V., et al, 2004). Study on the mechanism of its anti-edema activity is thus far lacking. The purpose of this study was to examine the ef...

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Main Authors: Yong, Felix Yoke Keong, Abd Hamid @ Abdul Razak, Roslida, Abdullah, Muhammad Nazrul Hakim, Ang, Benny Kok Pian, Ahmad, Zuraini
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical Publishers 2010
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16898/1/suppression%20of%20histamine-induced.pdf