Journal of
Physiology and Pathophysiology

  • Abbreviation: J. Physiol. Pathophysiol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-260X
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPAP
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 54

Full Length Research Paper

Carpolobia lutea methanol root extract reinstates androgenesis and testicular function in cadmium-challenged rats

Ejike Daniel Eze
  • Ejike Daniel Eze
  • Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Kabale University, Kabale, Uganda.
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Okpa Precious Nwaka
  • Okpa Precious Nwaka
  • Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Igbokwe Ugochukwu Vincent
  • Igbokwe Ugochukwu Vincent
  • Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Moses Dele Adams
  • Moses Dele Adams
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Bingham University, Karu, Nigeria.
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Karimah Mohammed Rabiu
  • Karimah Mohammed Rabiu
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Yobe State University, Damaturu, Yobe, Nigeria.
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Ayikobua Emmanuel Tiyo
  • Ayikobua Emmanuel Tiyo
  • Department of Physiology, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Ishaka - Bushenyi, Uganda.
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  •  Received: 29 November 2018
  •  Accepted: 12 March 2019
  •  Published: 31 May 2019

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