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Iu V Nesterova1, K L Zelenskaia, T V Vetoshkina
1Laboratory of Phytopharmacology, Institute of Pharmacology, Tomsk Scientific Center, Siberian Division, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, pr. Lenina 3, Tomsk, 634028 Russia.
Abstract:
The antistressor and antioxidant properties of preparations from the underground part of elfwort (Inula helenium) were studied on a model of acute stress in mice. The preparations produced a protective effect with respect to internal organs, blood, carbohydrate metabolism, and lipid peroxidation process.
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