Anti-sickling potential of Aloe vera extract

Authors: Ejele, Agunna Everest; Njoku, Pascal Chukwuemeka

Source: Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 88, Number 8, June 2008 , pp. 1482-1485(4)

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Abstract:

The effect of Aloe vera extract on the gelling time of human HbSS erythrocytes was investigated. The results showed that A. vera extract increased the gelling time of HbSS blood and inhibited sickling in vitro. In addition, a linear relationship was found between extract concentration and gelling time, suggesting that A. vera extract may have great potential in the management of sickle cell disease. Copyright © 2008 Society of Chemical Industry

Keywords: Aloe vera; sickle cell disease; red blood cells; gelling time

Document Type: Short communication

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.3036

Publication date: 2008-06-01

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