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Subchronic oral administration of crude khat extract (Catha edulis forsk) induces schizophernic-like symptoms in mice
BACKGROUND: Chewing fresh leaves of the khat plant (Catha edulis forsk) is a deep rooted and widespread habit in East Africa and the Middle East. Although a body of knowledge exists about the adverse effects of khat on health, data are sparse with regard to the consequences of long-term khat chewing...
Autores principales: | Bogale, Tegegne, Engidawork, Epherm, Yisma, Engida |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2016
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4896131/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27245332 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12906-016-1145-6 |
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