Abstract
This work is a subproject of FAPESP n. 2009/54603-2, entitled "Effects of monoterpenes on peptic ulcer disease" and its objective is continue the studies with the monoterpene Citral against peptic ulcers from the observation of its antiulcer action at doses below those used for current pharmacotherapy (FAPESP n. 2010/00420-1). To this purpose, we will characterize the pharmacological acti…