Effect of aqueous extract from Nigella sativa L. on guinea pig isolated heart.
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A potent inhibitory effect of aqueous extract from N. sativa on calcium channel of guinea pig heart was found comparable and even greater than that of diltazem. The results may also indicate an opening effect for the plant on potassium channel of isolated heart.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of experimental biology
دوره 43 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005