A comparative study on the possible protective effect of esomeprazole, spirulina, wheatgrass on indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer in male albino rats
Boushra AF, Elsayed AM, Ibrahim NA, Abdelwahed MK, Ahmed EI · Molecular Biology Reports · 2019 July 11
DOI 10.1007/s11033-019-04933-1
Objective
To elucidate the possible protective role of spirulina and wheatgrass versus standard treatment esomeprazole on indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer in adult male albino rats.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Spirulina and wheatgrass can partly protect the gastric mucosa against indomethacin-induced damage to a degree similar to that of the classical treatment esomeprazole.
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