Evaluation of the protective role of vitamin C in imidacloprid-induced hepatotoxicity in male Albino rats

Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine

Volumn 4, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 63-67

  Soujanya, S ^a   Lakshman, M ^a   Kumar, A Anand ^a   Reddy, A Gopala ^a  

^a Guru Aangad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University   (India)

Author keywords

Hepatotoxicity; imidacloprid; vitamin C

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; RATTUS;

EID: 84878875098     PISSN: 09769668     EISSN: 22297707     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4103/0976-9668.107262     Document Type: Article

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