THE EFFECT OF BLACK CUMIN SEED (Nigella Sativa L.) EXTRACT TO ALLOXAN INDUCES PANCREATIC TISSUE CATALASE ENZYME ACTIVITY OF MALE WISTAR RATS (Rattus norvegicus)
Alloxan causes the formation of reactive oxygen through the reduction process of alloxan (dialuric acid) in the β cells of pancreas. Free radicals cause damage and decrease catalase enzyme activity. Black cumin seeds extract which contain carotenoids, thymoquinone, carvacrol, 4-terpineol, t-anethol...
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| Language: | English |
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Universitas Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya
2018-09-01
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| Series: | Jurnal Ilmiah Kedokteran Wijaya Kusuma |
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| Online Access: | https://journal.uwks.ac.id/index.php/jikw/article/view/314 |