The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2014;3(4):259-263 DOI:10.31254/phyto.2014.3407
Protective effects of alkaloids of Cucumis metuliferus isolated from the fruit pulp on some vital organs
A.A. Anyanwu1 , N.S. Jimam2 , D. A. Dangiwa2 , N.N. Wannang1 , K. D. Falang1
1. Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
2. Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
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The protective effects of the alkaloids of Cucumis metuliferus fruit pulp on carbon tetrachlorideinduced hepatotoxicity and gentamicin induced nephrotoxicity in adult albino rats were investigated. The result showed a significant (P
Alkaloids, C. metuliferus, Liver, kidney, Cabon tetrachloride, Gentamicin.
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