Protective effect of snail secretion filtrate against ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in mice.

ABSTRACT: Gastric ulcer or peptic ulcer is a common disease worldwide. Basically, it develops when there is an imbalance between the protective and aggressive factors, especially at the luminal surface of epithelial cells. Thus, there is a constant interest in research new drugs for treatment of gastric ulcer. The snail secretion is a dense mucous, that covers the external surface of the snails, with important functions for the survival of snails. The biological proprieties of snail Helix Aspersa Muller mucus it has been known for centuries to treat human disorders in particular for skin disease. Recently the use of snail mucus has seen a worldwide increase, as a component in cosmetic product and it has been used in particular for the management of wound and skin disorders. In this study we use a mu

SUBMITTER: Gugliandolo E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7878904 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature