01/03/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo
A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed that the “False Iroko” tree (Antiaris africana) exhibits potent neuroprotective activity. This was determined by a group of Nigerian researchers from The Federal University of Technology and Federal University Otuoke through in vivo experiments in rats.
The results of the study showed that extracts from the leaves of the False Iroko tree improved markers for oxidative stress, neurochemical dysfunction, and excitotoxicity. These outcomes prove that the false iroko tree has neuroprotective potential against stroke and ischemia-related problems.
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Journal Reference:
Ilesanmi OB, Akinmoladun AC, Olayeriju OS, Saliu IO, Olaleye MT, Akindahunsi AA. MODULATION OF KEY BIOCHEMICAL MARKERS RELEVANT TO STROKE BY ANTIARIS AFRICANA LEAF EXTRACT FOLLOWING CEREBRAL ISCHEMIA/REPERFUSION INJURY. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines. 2017;14(4). DOI: 10.21010/ajtcam.v14i4.28
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