[en] Ethnopharmacological relevance
In South Africa, medicinal plants have a history of traditional use, with many species used for treating wounds. The scientific basis of such uses remains largely unexplored.
Aim of the study
To screen South African plants used ethnomedicinally for wound healing based on their pro-angiogenic and wound healing activity, using transgenic zebrafish larvae and cell culture assays.
Disciplines :
Life sciences: Multidisciplinary, general & others
Author, co-author :
Mhlongo, Fikile; Tshwane University of Technology > Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Cordero Maldonado, Maria Lorena ; University of Luxembourg > Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) > Scientific Central Services
Crawford, Alexander ; University of Luxembourg > Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB)
Katerere, David; Tshwane University of Technology > Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Sandasi, Maxleene; Tshwane University of Technology > Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Hattingh, Anna C; Nelson Mandela University > Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology
Koekemoer, Trevor C; Nelson Mandela University > Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology
Van de Venter, Maryna; Nelson Mandela University > Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology
Viljoen, Alvaro M; Tshwane University of Technology > Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
External co-authors :
yes
Language :
English
Title :
Evaluation of the wound healing properties of South African medicinal plants using zebrafish and in vitro bioassays
