African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12486

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of methanolic extract of Dennettia tripetala (pepper fruit) on biomarkers of oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in type 2 diabetic male wistar rats

Nwaeme Ogochukwu
  • Nwaeme Ogochukwu
  • Department of Human Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Ude Victor Chibueze
  • Ude Victor Chibueze
  • Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Parklane Enugu Nigeria.
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Augustine Ndubuisi
  • Augustine Ndubuisi
  • Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Ugwudike Patrick
  • Ugwudike Patrick
  • Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Parklane Enugu Nigeria.
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Agu Francis
  • Agu Francis
  • Department of Human Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Celestine Ani
  • Celestine Ani
  • Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Parklane Enugu Nigeria.
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Emeka Ugwuishi
  • Emeka Ugwuishi
  • Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Parklane Enugu Nigeria.
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Sunday Njoba
  • Sunday Njoba
  • Department of Human Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Lilian Ndubuisi
  • Lilian Ndubuisi
  • Department of Human Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Hector Obianyido
  • Hector Obianyido
  • Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Joachin Ezeokeke
  • Joachin Ezeokeke
  • Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Nwachukwu Daniel
  • Nwachukwu Daniel
  • Department of Human Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 15 December 2019
  •  Accepted: 15 January 2020
  •  Published: 29 February 2020

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