Toxicological evaluation of Cladophora glomerata Kützing and Microspora floccosa Thuret in albino rats.

• Main Authors: Fahprathanchai P., Saenphet K., Peerapornpisal Y., Aritajat S.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-34447559883&partnerID=40&md5=3971e113e57622a15d9ce1a6c3d22cb1; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/5031
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

This study aimed to evaluate the toxicity of Cladophora glomerata and Microspora floccosa ethanolic extracts in rats. Acute toxicity was tested with a single oral administration of the extract at a dose of 25 g/kg bd wt. Mortality, behavior, amount of food intake, body weight, and any abnormalities...