African Journal of
Biochemistry Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biochem. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0778
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJBR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 425

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The effect of aqueous leaf extract of fluted pumpkin on some hematological parameters and liver enzymes in 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine- induced anemic rats

Toma, I.
  • Toma, I.
  • Department of Chemistry, Adamawa State University, P. M. B. 25, Mubi, Nigeria.
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Victory, N. C.
  • Victory, N. C.
  • Department of Chemistry, Adamawa State University, P. M. B. 25, Mubi, Nigeria.
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Kabir, Y.
  • Kabir, Y.
  • National Biotechnology Development Agency, P. M. B. 5118, Wuse, Abuja, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 14 April 2014
  •  Accepted: 20 January 2015
  •  Published: 30 August 2015

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