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: 2286

Full Length Research Paper

Camellia sinensis extract inhibits in vitro pancreatic lipase and has preventive effect on obesity in female rat fed a high-fat diet

Erika Carolina Vieira-Almeida*
  • Erika Carolina Vieira-Almeida*
  • Biotechnology Department, Federal University of Tocantins, Rua Badejós, Lote 7, Chácaras 69/72, Zona Rural. CEP: 77402-970, Brazil.
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Acácio Antonio Pigoso
  • Acácio Antonio Pigoso
  • Pharmacy Department, Hermínio Ometto Foundation, FHO – UNIARARAS, Avenida Dr. Maximiliano Baruto, 500, Jardim Universitário, Araras, SP, CEP: 13607-339, Brazil.
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Alex Fernando de Almeida
  • Alex Fernando de Almeida
  • Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology - Federal University of Tocantins, Rua Badejós, Lote 7, Chácaras 69/72, Zona Rural. CEP: 77402-970, Brazil.
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  •  Received: 18 March 2015
  •  Accepted: 13 August 2015
  •  Published: 08 October 2015

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