September 2024

Role of soluble guanylate cyclase and muscarinic receptors in the relaxant effect of Waltheria indica L. (Malvaceae) on tracheal smooth muscle

Waltheria indica L. (Malvaceae) has been recognized in traditional medicine for its various therapeutic effects, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and bronchorelaxant activities. This study aimed to investigate the relaxant effects of W. indica extracts on rat tracheal smooth muscle and explore the involvement of β2-adrenergic and muscarinic receptors, calcium and potassium channels, nitric...

Author(s): Zakaline Yabré, Rainatou Boly, Charaf El Khattabi, Maurice Ouédraogo, Raogo Ouédraogo, Abdoul Gilchrist Laurent Boly, Moussa Ouedraogo, Rasmané Semdé, Noufou Ouédraogo, Stephanie Pochet and Noëla Hoho Estelle Youl