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Research Article

Gut modulatory and antiplatelet activities of Viscum cruciatum

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Pages 955-961 | Received 11 Feb 2008, Accepted 12 Aug 2008, Published online: 07 Aug 2009

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Figure 1. Tracing showing the spasmolytic effect of Viscum cruciatum crude extract (VCr) and verapamil on spontaneously contracting isolated rabbit jejunum.

Figure 1.  Tracing showing the spasmolytic effect of Viscum cruciatum crude extract (VCr) and verapamil on spontaneously contracting isolated rabbit jejunum.

Figure 2. Concentration–response curves showing the inhibitory effect of (A) Viscum cruciatum crude extract (VCr) and (B) verapamil on spontaneous and K+ (80 mM)-induced contractions in isolated rabbit jejunum preparations. The values shown are mean ± SEM, n = 4–7.

Figure 2.  Concentration–response curves showing the inhibitory effect of (A) Viscum cruciatum crude extract (VCr) and (B) verapamil on spontaneous and K+ (80 mM)-induced contractions in isolated rabbit jejunum preparations. The values shown are mean ± SEM, n = 4–7.

Figure 3. Concentration–response curves of Ca2+ in the absence and presence of increasing concentrations of (A) Viscum cruciatum crude extract (VCr) and (B) verapamil in isolated rabbit jejunum preparations. The values shown are mean ± SEM, n = 4.

Figure 3.  Concentration–response curves of Ca2+ in the absence and presence of increasing concentrations of (A) Viscum cruciatum crude extract (VCr) and (B) verapamil in isolated rabbit jejunum preparations. The values shown are mean ± SEM, n = 4.

Figure 4. Bar chart showing the spasmogenic effects of Viscum cruciatum crude extract (VCr) in isolated guinea-pig ileum preparations. The responses are expressed in comparison to acetylcholine (ACh) 0.3 μM. The values shown are mean ± SEM, n = 3–5.

Figure 4.  Bar chart showing the spasmogenic effects of Viscum cruciatum crude extract (VCr) in isolated guinea-pig ileum preparations. The responses are expressed in comparison to acetylcholine (ACh) 0.3 μM. The values shown are mean ± SEM, n = 3–5.

Figure 5. Tracing from a typical experiment showing the inhibitory effect of increasing concentrations of Viscum cruciatum crude extract (VCr) on (A) adrenaline and (B) adenosine 5′-diphosphate (ADP)-induced human platelet aggregation.

Figure 5.  Tracing from a typical experiment showing the inhibitory effect of increasing concentrations of Viscum cruciatum crude extract (VCr) on (A) adrenaline and (B) adenosine 5′-diphosphate (ADP)-induced human platelet aggregation.

Figure 6. Bar chart showing the concentration-dependent inhibitory effect of Viscum cruciatum crude extract (VCr) on adrenaline and adenosine 5′-diphosphate (ADP)-induced human platelet aggregation. The values shown are mean ± SEM, n = 3.

Figure 6.  Bar chart showing the concentration-dependent inhibitory effect of Viscum cruciatum crude extract (VCr) on adrenaline and adenosine 5′-diphosphate (ADP)-induced human platelet aggregation. The values shown are mean ± SEM, n = 3.

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