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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Main Authors: E.Woode, A.Alhassan, C.S. Abaidoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Al Ameen Medical College 2012-07-01
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