African Journal of
Biochemistry Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biochem. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0778
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJBR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 427

Full Length Research Paper

A study of two weeks administration of copper sulphate on markers of renal function and feeding pattern of Wistar rats

Rufus O. Akomolafe
  • Rufus O. Akomolafe
  • Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Olaoluwa S. Olukiran
  • Olaoluwa S. Olukiran
  • Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Chris E. Imafidon
  • Chris E. Imafidon
  • Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Olugbengba A. Ayannuga
  • Olugbengba A. Ayannuga
  • Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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John A. Oyekunle
  • John A. Oyekunle
  • Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Babatunde O. Akanji
  • Babatunde O. Akanji
  • Department of Chemical Pathology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Ayowole A. Oladele
  • Ayowole A. Oladele
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 11 October 2014
  •  Accepted: 24 November 2014
  •  Published: 30 November 2014

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