Aqueous Thunbergia laurifolia leaf extract alleviates paraquat-induced lung injury in rats by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammation

• Main Authors: Sarawoot Palipoch (Author), Chuchard Punsawad (Author), Phanit Koomhin (Author), Prasit Na-Ek (Author), Wasinee Poonsawat (Author), Rungruedi Kimseng (Author), Potiga Chotipong (Author), Kingkan Bunluepuech (Author), Gorawit Yusakul (Author), Prasit Suwannalert (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Paraquat (PQ) has been reported to have a high mortality rate. The major target organ of PQ poisoning is the lungs. The pathogenesis of PQ-induced lung injury involves oxidative stress and inflammation. Unfortunately, there is still no effective antidote for PQ poisoning. We hypo...