Journal of Plant Biochemistry & Physiology

Journal of Plant Biochemistry & Physiology
Open Access

ISSN: 2329-9029

Research Article - (2015) Volume 3, Issue 4

Hypoglycemic and Hypolipidemic Potential of Nigella sativa L. Seed Extract in Streptozotocin (STZ)-Induced Diabetic Rats

Asaduzzaman M1*, Lutfun Nahar2, Sohanur Rahman M1, Mahadi Hasan3, Anowara Khatun4, Zinat Tamanna1, Nazmul Huda1, Fazley Rabbi M1, Manobendro Nath Ray5, Nur Islam M5, Mobassirul Islam M5, Maniruzzaman M5 and Mehfuz Alam1
1Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
2Gonoshasthaya Samaj Vittik Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
3Department of Biophysical Chemistry, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University, Japan
4Department of Pharmacology, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University, Japan
5Department of Pharmacy, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
*Corresponding Author: Md. Asaduzzaman M, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh, Tel: +8801719248007 Email:

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