The effect of sodium valproate on the biochemical parameters of reproductive function in male albino Wistar rats

Indian Journal of Pharmacology

Volumn 40, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 248-250

  Vijay, P ^a   Yeshwanth, R ^a   Bairy, K ^b  

^a MELAKA MANIPAL MEDICAL COLLEGE   (India)

^b KASTURBA MEDICAL COLLEGE   (India)

Author keywords

Lactate dehydrogenase; Sodium valproate; Testosterone

Indexed keywords

LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE; REDUCED NICOTINAMIDE ADENINE DINUCLEOTIDE; TESTOSTERONE; VALPROIC ACID;

ANIMAL TISSUE; CONFERENCE PAPER; CONTROLLED STUDY; DRUG EFFECT; DRUG EXPOSURE; MALE; NONHUMAN; RAT; REPRODUCTION; TESTIS FUNCTION; TESTIS WEIGHT; TIME;

EID: 58849085504     PISSN: 02537613     EISSN: 19983751     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4103/0253-7613.45149     Document Type: Conference Paper

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