Effect of Hedera Helix on Lung Histopathology in Chronic Asthma

Hocaoglu, Arzu; KARAMAN, ÖZKAN; Erge, Duygu; ERBİL, GÜVEN; YILMAZ, OSMAN; KIVÇAK, BİJEN; BAĞRIYANIK, HÜSNÜ; UZUNER, NEVİN

Effect of Hedera Helix on Lung Histopathology in Chronic Asthma

Hocaoglu A. B., KARAMAN Ö., Erge D. O., ERBİL G., YILMAZ O., KIVÇAK B., ...More

IRANIAN JOURNAL OF ALLERGY ASTHMA AND IMMUNOLOGY, vol.11, no.4, pp.316-323, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 11 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2012
Journal Name: IRANIAN JOURNAL OF ALLERGY ASTHMA AND IMMUNOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.316-323
Keywords: Airway remodeling, Asthma, BALB-c mice, Hedera helix, Microscopy electron
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Hedera helix is widely used to treat bronchial asthma for many years. However, effects of this herb on lung histopathology is still far from clear. We aimed to determine the effect of oral administration of Hedera helix on lung histopathology in a murine model of chronic asthma.