EFFECTS OF CRATAEGUS TANACETIFOLIA AND HYPEROSIDE ON SALIVARY GLAND AND KIDNEY TISSUE AND RELATION TO NITRIC OXIDE (NO) IN EXPERIMENTAL HYPERTENSIVE RATS

Birman H., Dar K. A., Kapucu A., Olgac V., Gurel E.

NOBEL MEDICUS, vol.7, no.1, pp.17-22, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 7 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Journal Name: NOBEL MEDICUS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.17-22
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate effects of Crataegus tanacetifolia (Tansy-leaved Thorn) and its natural flavonoid hyperoside on salivary glands and kidney tissue of the rats with L-NAME NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME)-induced hypertension, with special emphasis on NO relation.