Co-administration of caffeine and hydromethanolic fraction of Citrullus lanatus seeds improved testicular functions in alloxan-induced diabetic male Wistar rats

Co-administration of caffeine and hydromethanolic fraction of Citrullus lanatus seeds improved testicular functions in alloxan-induced diabetic male Wistar rats

Objective: To investigate the effect of Citrillus lanatus (C. lanatus) seeds and caffeine on blood glucose levels and testicular functions of alloxan-induced diabetic male Wistar rats. Methods: Alloxan was administered at a single dose of 150 mg/kg BW to induce diabetes. A dose of either 200 mg/kg C...

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Main Authors: G.I. Onyeso, K.W. Nkpaa, S. Omenihu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-04-01
Series:Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction
Subjects:
Citrillus lanatus
Caffeine
Glybenclamide
Hypoglycemic effect
Diabetes
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