International Journal of
Medicine and Medical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Med. Med. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9723
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJMMS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 535

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of solvent extracts of Colatropis gigantea leaf on oxidative parameters in diabetic rabbits

Uhuo Emmanuel Nnaemeka*
  • Uhuo Emmanuel Nnaemeka*
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
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Ogugua Victor
  • Ogugua Victor
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
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Joshua, N
  • Joshua, N
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
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Parker Elijah
  • Parker Elijah
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 17 February 2015
  •  Accepted: 21 April 2015
  •  Published: 30 June 2015

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