The Effect of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. Seed Extract (Silymarin) on Galactose Induced Cataract Formation in Rats
نویسندگان
1 Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Medicinal Plants ACECR, Tehran
2 Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Baqiyatallah (a.s.) University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
3 Endocrinology & Metabolism Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran
4 Applied Neuroscience Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
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چکیده
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. Objective: In present interventional study Silybum marianum L. seed extract ...
