Modulation of ex-vivo uterine contraction by the methanol leaf extract of Alchornea laxiflora Benth. (Euphorbiaceae) and preliminary spectrometric identification of associated secondary metabolites
Background: The leaves of Alchornea laxiflora are traditionally used in the south of Nigeria to prevent preterm births. Aim: This study was designed to investigate the activity of A. laxiflora on uterine contractility. Setting: The leaves of the plant were collected from forests in Egor, Benin C...
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Main Authors: | Enitome E. Bafor (Author), Juliet K. Nwogu (Author), Uloma B. Elvis-Offiah (Author), Fabian Amaechina (Author), Josephine Ofeimun (Author), Buniyamin Ayinde (Author), Osemelomen Omoruyi (Author), Christina Viegelmann (Author), RuAngelie Edrada-Ebel (Author) |
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