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Anti-ulcer activity of essential oil constituents

Author(s): Oliveira, Francisco de Assis ; Andrade, Luciana Nalone ; Sousa, Élida Batista Vieira de ; Sousa, Damião Pergentino de

Date: 2014

Origin: Oasisbr

Subject(s): Úlcera; Produtos Biológicos


Description

Essential oils have attracted considerable worldwide attention over the last few decades. These natural products have wide-ranging pharmacological activities and biotechnological applications. Faced with the need to find new anti-ulcer agents and the great effort on the development of drugs for the treatment of ulcers, in this review, the antiulcer activities of 21 bioactive compounds found in essential oils are discussed.

Document Type Journal article
Language English
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