Aqueous and Ethanolic Valeriana officinalis Extracts Change the Binding of Ligands to Glutamate Receptors

The effects of two valerian extracts (aqueous and hydroalcoholic) were investigated through [3H]Glutamate ([3H]Glu) and [3H]Fluorowillardine ([3H]FW) receptor binding assays using rat synaptic membranes in presence of different receptor ligands. In addition, the extract stability was monitored spect...

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Main Authors: Lisa M. Del Valle-Mojica, José M. Cordero-Hernández, Giselle González-Medina, Igmeris Ramos-Vélez, Nairimer Berríos-Cartagena, Bianca A. Torres-Hernández, José G. Ortíz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/891819