African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12488

Full Length Research Paper

Ethanol extracts of Newbouldia laevis stem and leaves modulate serum liver marker enzymes and antioxidant enzymes activities in diabetic rats

Anaduaka, Emeka G*
  • Anaduaka, Emeka G*
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Ogugua, Victor N
  • Ogugua, Victor N
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Agu, Chidozie V
  • Agu, Chidozie V
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria; Biotechnology and fermentation Group, The Ohio State University and Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, Ohio, United States.
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Okonkwo, Chukwudi C
  • Okonkwo, Chukwudi C
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria; Biotechnology and fermentation Group, The Ohio State University and Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, Ohio, United States.
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  •  Received: 24 February 2014
  •  Accepted: 08 May 2014
  •  Published: 28 May 2014

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