African Journal of
Biochemistry Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biochem. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0778
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJBR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 425

Full Length Research Paper

Inhibitory potential and antidiabetic activity of leaf extracts of Vitex doniana

Ani Onuabuchi Nnenna
  • Ani Onuabuchi Nnenna
  • Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria.
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Udedi Stanley Chidi
  • Udedi Stanley Chidi
  • Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Bio-Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra, Nigeria.
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Anajekwu Benedette Azuka
  • Anajekwu Benedette Azuka
  • Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Bio-Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra, Nigeria.
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Asogwa Kingsley Kelechi
  • Asogwa Kingsley Kelechi
  • Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Bio-Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra, Nigeria.
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Ekwealor Kenneth Udeh
  • Ekwealor Kenneth Udeh
  • Department of Botany, Faculty of Bio-Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 06 July 2020
  •  Published: 31 July 2020

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