Sickled Erythrocytes Reversal and Membrane Stabilizing Compounds in Telfairia occidentalis

Background and Purpose. Traditional management of sickle cell disease (SCD) is ubiquitous in Africa. In south-eastern Nigeria, Telfairia occidentalis (T. occidentalis) is strongly recommended for consumption by SCD patients, owing to its presumed therapeutic effect. This study investigates the antis...

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Main Authors: Samuel Atabo, Ismaila Alhaji Umar, Dorcas Bolanle James, Aisha Indo Mamman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Scientifica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/1568061
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