Abstract:This study examined the effect of a wholly compounded Nigerian-like diet supplemented with folic acid and bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) on the activity of ATPases in early colon carcinogenesis. It was also aimed to determine if any of the observed effect(s) of folic acid and bitter leaf is/are potentiated before the onset of colon carcinogenesis or also occur during the process. One hundred and twenty eight Wistar albino rats of 120g ± 0.3g were used for this study and were divided into two groups. Animals… Show more
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