Protective Effects of Methanol Extract of (.) Leaf on Aspirin-Induced Gastric Ulceration and Oxidative Mucosal Damage in a Rat Model of Gastric Injury

• Main Authors: Modinat A. Adefisayo (Author), Rufus O. Akomolafe (Author), Olumide S. Akinsomisoye (Author), Quadri K. Alabi (Author), Laofe Ogundipe (Author), Joseph G. Omole (Author), Kehinde P. Olamilosoye (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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This study investigated the quantitative polyphenolic constituents and gastroprotective effects of methanol extract of Vernonia amygdalina leaf (MEVA) against aspirin-induced gastric ulcer in rats. Ulceration was induced by 3 days' oral administration of aspirin (150 mg/kg body weight). Wistar...