Modulatory effects of Aqueous extract from Tetracarpidium conophorum leaves on key enzymes linked to erectile dysfunction and oxidative stress-induced lipid peroxidation in penile and testicular tissues
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1 Department of Biochemistry, Ekiti State University, P.M.B 5363 Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. 2 Functional foods and Nutraceuticals Unit, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, PMB 704 Akure, Nigeria. 3 Nutrition and Toxicology Division, Food Technology Department, Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, PMB 21023, Lagos 10001, Nigeria. 4 Department of Biomedical Technology, Federal University of Technology Akure, PMB 704, Akure, Nigeria.
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Tetracarpidium conophorum (Mull.Arg) Hutch & Dalziel inhibits FeSO4 -induced lipid peroxidation in rat’s genitals
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