| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10086952 | Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In treated palates, light microscopy findings were dose-dependent standard toxic changes. Electron transmission microscopy showed enlargement of intercellular spaces and tight junctions disruption, pointing to ion-fluid transport abnormalities. Conclusions: Luffa operculata infusion in currently used doses can promote significant structural and ultrastructural changes in the epithelium of this ex vivo model of respiratory mucosa.
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Authors
Mônica Aidar Menon-Miyake, Paulo Hilário Nascimento Saldiva, Geraldo Lorenzi-Filho, Marcelo Alves Ferreira, Ossamu Butugan, Regiani Carvalho de Oliveira,