African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2288

Full Length Research Paper

Myelo-protective and haematopoietic effects of seed extract fractions of Phoenix dactylifera in Wistar rats

Ufelle, S. A.
  • Ufelle, S. A.
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Achukwu, P. U.
  • Achukwu, P. U.
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus Enugu State, Nigeria.
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GHASI, S. I .
  • GHASI, S. I .
  • Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 25 August 2016
  •  Accepted: 05 October 2016
  •  Published: 29 November 2016

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