Iserhienrhien Lucky Osafanme, Sheneni Victor Duniya, Nweje-Anyalowu Paul Chukwuemeka, Oguche Mercy & Idakwoji Precious Adejoh·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2019
Aim: The haematinic activity of the aqueous extract of Lophira lanceolata leaves was investigated using rat model of phenylhydrazine-induced anaemia. Methods and Results: Red Blood Cell (RBC) count, Haemoglobin (Hb) concentration and Packed Cell Volume (PCV) were analysed as indi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v4i130057
Aim: This study investigated the phytochemical constituents and in vitro antioxidant properties of methanol and aqueous leaf extracts of Geophila obvallata using standard methods. Materials and Methods: The in vitro antioxidant assays carried out were 1, 1‐diphenyl‐2‐picrylhydraz...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2018/v3i229823
Aim: This study evaluated the nephroprotective effect of methanol extract of Hymenocardia acida leaves in rat model of gentamicin induced renal damage. Materials and Methods: Twenty- four (24) Wistar albino rats of either sex weighing 150- 200g were divided into 4 groups of 6 ani...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2018/v3i229818