Studies on erythrocyte membrane. VII. In vitro haemolytic effect of Sesbania grandiflora leaves.
Aqueous extract of the leaves of Sesbania grandiflora produced haemolysis of human and sheep erythrocytes even at very low concentrations. Haemolysis was greater when the pH was acidic. The liberation of phospholipids and sterols into the supernatant as a result of haemolysis indicated possible damage to the erythrocyte membrane.
D004910:Erythrocyte Membrane / Q000187:drug effects*; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000187:drug effects*; D006461:Hemolysis / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D008563:Membrane Lipids / Q000378:metabolism; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000633:toxicity; D010946:Plants, Medicinal
D008563:Membrane Lipids; D010936:Plant Extracts