| publication name | Protective Effect of Quercetin Against Indomethacin Induced Gastric Ulcer In Rats |
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| Authors | Mona A. Said; Naglaa Y. Nafeh |
| year | 2013 |
| keywords | Quercetin; Gastric Ulcer; Indomethacin |
| journal | Benha Medical Journal |
| volume | 30 |
| issue | 3 |
| pages | 379 - 392 |
| publisher | Benha Faculty Of Medicine |
| Local/International | Local |
| Paper Link | Not Available |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
Aim: This study was designed to study the protective effects of Quercetin against indomethacin induced gastric damage in rats. Materials and Methods: Adult male albino rats weighing 180 – 200 gm were divided into 3 groups: group 1 (control group), group 2 received an ulcerogenic dose of indomethacin (200 mg/kg body weight) in drinking water. Group 3: receives quercetin orally at a dose of 50mg/kg body weight for one week before induction of gastric ulcer with indomethacin. Results: A significant reduction in number and the mean area of gastric ulcer, gastric tissue malondialdehyde (MDA) and the plasma levels of tumor necrotic factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin 1-B (IL-1B) and a significant increases in the PH, gastric tissue superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) were observed in quercetin treated rats compared to indomethacin ulcerated rats. Conclusion: Quercetin exerts a potent anti-inflammatory gastroprotective effect besides its clear antioxidant effect against indomethacin induced gastric ulcer.