African Journal of
Plant Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Plant Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0824
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 809

Full Length Research Paper

Neuroprotective effect of Khaya grandifoliola against aluminium chloride (AlCl3) induced neurotoxicity in rats

Domkem Nkameni Léa
  • Domkem Nkameni Léa
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon.
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Owona Ayissi Brice
  • Owona Ayissi Brice
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon.
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Ambassa Axel Cyriaque
  • Ambassa Axel Cyriaque
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon.
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Njingou Ibrahim
  • Njingou Ibrahim
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon.
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Ngoungoure Ndam Viviane Laure
  • Ngoungoure Ndam Viviane Laure
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon.
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Njayou Frédéric Nico
  • Njayou Frédéric Nico
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon.
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Moundipa Fewou Paul
  • Moundipa Fewou Paul
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 16 February 2024
  •  Accepted: 17 April 2024
  •  Published: 30 April 2024

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