Effect of ayurvedic medicines on beta-glucuronidase activity of Brunner's glands during recovery from cysteamine induced duodenal ulcers in rats.
Indian J Exp Biol
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1989 Nov; 27(11): 959-62
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ABSTRACT
Biochemical and histochemical studies revealed decreased beta-glucuronidase activity in the Brunner's glands of duodenal ulcerated rats. The enzyme activity showed gradual increase during recovery. Rats treated with a mixture of Ayurvedic medicines (Glycyrrhiza glabra, Terminalia chebula, Piper longum and Shanka Bhasma) recovered faster with concomitant increase in beta-glucuronidase activity in the Brunner's glands. It can be concluded that Ayurvedic medicines used do not act as antacid but improve the secretory status of Brunner's glands involved in the protection against duodenal ulcer.
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Ratos
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Glândulas Duodenais
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Feminino
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Masculino
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Cisteamina
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Úlcera Duodenal
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Duodeno
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Glucuronidase
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Animais
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Ayurveda
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Exp Biol
Ano de publicação:
1989
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