Ajayi, Victoria Atinuke https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9533-7180
Adebayo, Tosin Esther
Lateef, Agbaje https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5302-9892
Article History
Received: 29 December 2025
Accepted: 9 April 2026
First Online: 13 April 2026
Declarations
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: The study was approved by the Faculty Animal Ethics Committee of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Nigeria (Approval No: AECFPASLAUTECH22-02).
: All experimental procedures involving animals were conducted in accordance with Institutional guidelines for the care and use of Laboratory animals.
: Experimental animals (Wistar rats) used in this study were obtained from the Animal House of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
: The collection and use of plant material ( Cassia fistula ) in this study complied with relevant Institutional guidelines. Plant samples were collected with appropriate permission from the Botanical Garden, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Nigeria. The plant species used in this study are not endangered or protected, and no specific permits were required.
: Not applicable. This study did not involve human participants.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.