The effects of <i>Sutherlandia frutescens</i> extracts in cultured renal proximal and distal tubule epithelial cells

Sutherlandia frutescens (SF), a medicinal plant indigenous to South Africa, is traditionally used to treat a diverse range of illnesses, including cancer and viral infections. The biologically active compounds of SF are polar, thus renal elimination increases susceptibility to toxicity in that organ...

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Main Authors: Alisa Phulukdaree, Devapregasan Moodley, Anil Chuturgoon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2010-03-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
Online Access:http://192.168.0.108/index.php/sajs/article/view/9997