The Effect of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. Seed Extract (Silymarin) on Galactose Induced Cataract Formation in Rats
Background: Increased oxygen free radical and reduced glutathione level in the eye lens are important risk factor for cataract formation. The antioxidative property and increasing cellular and extra cellular glutathione level have been reported by several herbal medicines including silymarin. Obj...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Institue of Medicinal Plants, ACECR
2009-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medicinal Plants |
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| Online Access: | http://jmp.ir/article-1-529-en.html |