Prevention of UVB radiation-induced oxidative stress in mice by topical administration of Azadirachta indica (neem) extract

• Published in: Revista de ciências farmacêuticas básica e aplicada Vol. 41; pp. 1 - 14
• Main Authors: Martinez, Renata Micheli, Souza, Clara Ruiza de, Melo, Cristina de Paula Barros de, Baracat, Marcela Maria, Arakawa, Nilton Syogo, Duarte, José Carlos, Verri, Waldiceu Aparecido, Casagrande, Rúbia, Georgetti, Sandra Regina
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: São Paulo State University (UNESP) 2020
• Subjects: antioxidant; neem; oxidative stress; topical formulation; uvb irradiation

Neem tree (Azadirachta indica A. Juss. fam. Meliaceae) has been extensively employed to combat diverse pathologies. Moreover, it has been described that its leaf extract present anticarcinogenic action. Thus, the neem extract (NE) chemical and antioxidant properties was evaluated, and also, the capa...