Antinociception Induced by Moringa Stenopetela (Baker f.) Cufod. Leaves Extract and Possible Mechanisms of Action

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Hussein M. C., BEKTAŞ TÜRKMEN N., ÖZTÜRK Y., ARSLAN R.

BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, vol.58, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 58
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1590/s2175-97902020000118578
  • Journal Name: BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Keywords: Moringa stenopetala, Pain, Adrenoceptor, Serotonin receptor, Opioid receptor, PERIAQUEDUCTAL GREY, AQUEOUS EXTRACT, ACETIC-ACID, LUTEOLIN, PAIN, SEROTONIN, RECEPTOR
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Moringa stenopetala (Baker f.) Cufod., is an endemic species growing in the south of Ethiopia. M. stenopetala is often consumed as food and used in traditional medicine and it has also been traditionally used for relieving of pain in Ethiopia. This study aimed to investigate the antinociceptive effect and mechanisms of action of M. stenopetala leaves methanol extract in mice.