Research Article

Endothelium-Dependent Effects of Echinodorus grandiflorus (Cham. & Schltdl.) Micheli Mediated by M3-Muscarinic and B2-Bradykininergic Receptors on Peripheral Vascular Resistance and Its Modulatory Effects on K+ Channels in Mesenteric Vascular Beds

Table 1

Content of phenolic compounds and flavonoids in E. grandiflorus ethanol extract (EEEG) and fractions.

SamplesPhenolic compounds (mg/g)Flavonoids (mg/g)

EEEG349.7 ± 1.0198.9 ± 0.8
ButFr112.9 ± 1.138.5 ± 0.1
HexFr45.6 ± 0.222.7 ± 0.1
ChlFr56.1 ± 0.224.0 ± 0.1

Values are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation. ButFr: butanolic fraction; HexFr: hexane fraction; ChlFr: chloroform fraction.