Ocimum gratissimum Linn. Leaves reduce the key enzymes activities relevant to erectile dysfunction in isolated penile and testicular tissues of rats

Ocimum gratissimum Linn. Leaves reduce the key enzymes activities relevant to erectile dysfunction in isolated penile and testicular tissues of rats

Abstract Background Ocimum gratissimum L. is a medicinal plant widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions with the leaf decoction usually taken in folk medicine to enhance erectile performance in men although the probable mechanism of actions remains undetermined. This study examined the inhib...

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Main Authors: Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo, Adebola Busola Ojo, Babatunji Emmanuel Oyinloye, Basiru Olaitan Ajiboye, Omosola Olufisayo Anifowose, Ayodeji Akawa, Oluranti Esther Olaiya, Oluwaseun Ruth Olasehinde, Abidemi Paul Kappo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Subjects:
Erectile dysfunction
Angiotensin I –converting enzyme (ACE)
Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5)
Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)
Arginase
Ocimum gratissimum
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-019-2481-0

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