Toxic effects of methanolic extract of Aspilia africana leaf on the estrous cycle and uterine tissues of Wistar rats

International Journal of Morphology

Volumn 25, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 609-614

  Kayode A , Oluyemi ^a   Uche C , Okwuonu ^a   Grillo, Baxter D ^b   Tolulope O , Oyesola ^a  

^a IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

^b UNIVERSITY OF BENIN   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Aspilia africana; Estrous; Histology; Reproductive functions; Uterine weight

Indexed keywords

EID: 36148989608     PISSN: 07179367     EISSN: 07179502     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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