International Journal of Clinical and Developmental Anatomy

Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2017

  • Gingko biloba Extract Ameliorates Cadmium-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Experimental Animals

    Ogunnaike Philip Olubunmi, Olatunji Sunday Yinka, Owolabi Joshua Oladele, Olanrewaju John Afees, Ejime James Ekenedilichuku

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 16-24
    Received: Jul. 30, 2017
    Accepted: Aug. 17, 2017
    Published: Sep. 26, 2017
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: The present study investigated the effects of Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) in attenuating cadmium-induced hepatotoxicity. A total of 24 adult Wistar rats with an average weight of 145g were used for this study. The rats were randomly divided into groups of four: groups A (control), B (Cd at 50mg/kg BW), C (Cd at 50mg/kg BW and GBE at 100mg/kg BW) an... Show More
  • Histomorphological Changes in Kidney Associated with the Ethanolic Extracts of the Leaves of Phyllanthus amarus in Cadmium Induced Kidney Damage in Experimental Animals

    Ogunnaike Philip Olubunmi, Olatunji Sunday Yinka, Owolabi Joshua Oladele, Olanrewaju Afees John, Baderinwa Deborah Boluwatife

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 25-35
    Received: Sep. 06, 2017
    Accepted: Sep. 28, 2017
    Published: Oct. 23, 2017
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Heavy metal poisoning is often as a result of prolonged occupational or domestic exposure to toxic metals and it is difficult to treat it immediately as the effects manifest over time. The use of herbal medicines and phytonutrients continues to expand rapidly across the world with many people now resorting to these products for treatment of various... Show More