Sickled Erythrocytes Reversal and Membrane Stabilizing Compounds inTelfairia occidentalis
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Sickled Erythrocytes Reversal and Membrane Stabilizing Compounds in Telfairia occidentalis
Background and Purpose. Traditional management of sickle cell disease (SCD) is ubiquitous in Africa. In south-eastern Nigeria, Telfairia occidentalis (T. occidentalis) is strongly recommended for consumption by SCD patients, owing to its presumed therapeutic effect. This study investigates the antisickling and membrane regenerative potentials of T. occidentalis in sickled erythrocytes. Experime...
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عنوان ژورنال: Scientifica
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2090-908X
DOI: 10.1155/2016/1568061