Involvement of prostaglandins in inflammation induced by latex of Calotropis procera

INTRODUCTION: The aerial parts of the plant Calotropis procera produce milky white latex that causes inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes. Prostaglandins are one of the mediators released in an inflammatory response following induction of cyclooxygenase (COX). In the present study, we have...

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Main Authors: Vijay L. Kumar, Yatin M. Shivkar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2004-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09511920410001713583
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