Curcumin Attenuates Lead-Induced Cerebellar Toxicity in Rats via Chelating Activity and Inhibition of Oxidative Stress

Curcumin Attenuates Lead-Induced Cerebellar Toxicity in Rats via Chelating Activity and Inhibition of Oxidative Stress

Lead (Pb) is a toxic, environmental heavy metal that induces serious clinical defects in all organs, with the nervous system being its primary target. Curcumin is the main active constituent of turmeric rhizome (<i>Curcuma longa</i>) with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properti...

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Main Authors: Kabeer Abubakar, Maryam Muhammad Mailafiya, Abubakar Danmaigoro, Samaila Musa Chiroma, Ezamin Bin Abdul Rahim, Md Zuki Abu Bakar @ Zakaria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Biomolecules
Subjects:
curcumin
lead toxicity
ICP-MS
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motor coordination
oxidative stress
cerebellum
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/9/9/453

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