In vitro PDGF-B gene silencing studies and In vivo delivery of siRNA to the rat kidney using Chitosan/siRNA nanoplexes
Year: 2016
Type: article
Abstract: An ethno-medicinal survey of plants used to treat female \ninfertility in Chanchaga Local Government Area in Minna, \nNiger state of Nigeria was conducted for record purpose. \nUsing a structured questionnaire, fifteen herbalists; 8 males \nand 7 females specialized in female infertility treatment were \ninterviewed in September, 2015. A total of 29 taxa belonging \nto 26 families with their botanical names, frequency index, \npreparation of drugs, methods and doses were documented. \nMost remedies were prepared as infusions or decoctions. All \nspecies were harvested from the field when needed by locals. It \nis advised that careful efforts be made to conserve useful plants \nby inhabitants of the study area. Younger people should also \nbe encouraged to show interest in the knowledge of traditional \nmedicines.
Source: MARMARA PHARMACEUTCAL JOURNAL
Institutions: Inonu University, Marmara University
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4251261663