Effect of Xylopic Acid on Sex Hormones and Spermatogenesis in Male Rats
Background: Fruit extracts of Xylopia aethiopica has been shown to possess antimicrobial, cardiovascular, diuretic, cytotoxic, anti-proliferative, and spermatogenic activity. These activities are attributed to the kaurane derivatives of which Xylopic acid (XA) is a major component. It is worth stati...
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Language: | English |
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Al Ameen Medical College
2012-07-01
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Series: | Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://ajms.alameenmedical.org/ArticlePDFs%5CAJMS%20V5.N3.2012%20p%20288-297.pdf |