Antihyperglycemic effect of Musa sapientum (banana) pseudo-stems in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats - by Hwaida Mohammad Jaber
Abstract
Water extract of banana, Musa sapientum, pseudo-stems has been used as a traditi onal treatment for type II diabetes mellitus in Lebanon. This work aimed at veri fying the claimed effect and elucidating its possible mode of action. The extrac t, administe
Description
Thesis (M.S.)--American University of Beirut, Dept. of Biology, 2009.;"Advisor : Dr. Sawsan Kuraydiyyah, Professor, Biology--Member of Committee : Dr. Khuzama Knio, Professor, Biology--Member of Committee : Dr. Elias Baydoun, Professor, Biology."
Bibliography : leaves 48-58.
Bibliography : leaves 48-58.