Protective effect of astaxanthin on indomethacin-induced gastric ulcerations in mice
Mohamed H. Aly,
Aya K. Said,
Aya M. Farghaly
et al.
Abstract:Gastric ulcer disease remains one of the common medical burdens affecting millions worldwide due to its prevalent risk factors with the chronic usage of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the top, reportedly through the stimulation of oxidative stress and triggering of inflammatory and apoptotic cascades in the gastric mucosa. Astaxanthin, a dietary keto-carotenoid derived from marine organisms is gaining a wide interest as a nutraceutical for its pronounced antioxidant properties. Here, we aim to examin… Show more
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