Hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective and anti-lipid peroxidation properties of a methanol extract of Paullinia pinnata root-bark, in alloxan-induced hyperglycemic rats

This study evaluated the hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective and anti-lipid peroxidation properties of a methanol extract of Paullinia pinnata root-bark, in alloxan-induced hyperglycemic rats. The extract of P. pinnata root-bark was prepared using a cold maceration method with 80% meth...

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Main Authors: Onoja Samuel O., Daniel-Igwe Gloria, Ejiofor Emmanuel, Mbakwe Christiana C., Okeke Ugochuhwu S., Ezeja Maxwell I., Omeh Yusuf N., Asuzu Isaac U.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2019-09-01
Series:Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/cipms-2019-0023