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Evaluating the protective potential of Aspilia africana against phenanthrene-induced cardiorenal injury: biochemical and computational approaches.

Article D Peer reviewed Preclinical

Key takeaways

This study used African kigelia fruit extract to protect rats from chemical damage in the heart and kidneys. It found that- in some cases- this could prevent kidney scarring. Results are in rats, not humans.

Who did this work

Ajayi AI · Omoju H · Oyatoro A · Temitope JD · Ademoroti KM · Olanrewaju R · Adeoti AR · Ogunlade H · Owonikoko MW · Ajeigbe KO

Source

Article · PubMed, the drug frontier · 2026 Aug 18
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42614422/