Evaluation of acute and sub-chronic toxicity of bitter melon seed extract in Wistar rats
Pharmacological studies have revealed the potential antidiabetic effects of bitter melon seeds (Momordica charantia) in animals and humans. However, the sub-chronic safety of bitter melon seeds remains elusive. This exploratory study aimed to assess the acute and sub-chronic toxicity of a bitter mel...
Main Authors: | Wan-Yu Chung, Sudhakar Jadhav, Pang-Kuei Hsu, Chen-Meng Kuan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-01-01
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Series: | Toxicology Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221475002200107X |
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