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

Evaluation of the effects of Azadirachta indica leaf on haematology, lipid profile, body weight and organ-system functions of streptozotocin-induced diabetic male rats

Ezeigwe Obiajulu Christian
  • Ezeigwe Obiajulu Christian
  • Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Okani Chukwudi Onyeaghana
  • Okani Chukwudi Onyeaghana
  • Department of Histopathology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (Formerly: Anambra State University), Awka Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Nnadi Naomi Ngozi
  • Nnadi Naomi Ngozi
  • Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Obiukwu Onyinye Olivia
  • Obiukwu Onyinye Olivia
  • Department of Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Ekwunoh Peter Okwukwe
  • Ekwunoh Peter Okwukwe
  • Department of Biochemistry, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Uli, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Obayuwana Erhunmwense Ann
  • Obayuwana Erhunmwense Ann
  • Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Okibedi Frances Uchenna
  • Okibedi Frances Uchenna
  • Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Obi Chioma Henrietta
  • Obi Chioma Henrietta
  • Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 11 May 2020
  •  Accepted: 01 July 2020
  •  Published: 31 July 2020

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