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In vitro and in vivo antiplasmodial assays of selected Nigerian commercial herbal formulations
Introduction: Malaria remains a life-threatening disease, mainly in tropical and sub-tropical countries of the world. The problem caused by the …
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The pharmacological effect of apricot seeds extracts and amygdalin in experimentally induced liver damage and hepatocellular carcinoma
Introduction: Apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) has been widely used for the treatment of several disorders such as liver diseases, but …
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Phytochemical content, antioxidant activities and androgenic properties of four South African medicinal plants
Introduction:This study aimed to investigate the phytochemical contents, antioxidant activities, and androgenic properties ofPeltophorum africanumSond,Trichilia emeticaVahl,Terminalia sambesiaca, andXimenia caffra.Methods:The finely …
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Phytoconstituents and bioactivities of the Bark of Pleiogynium timorense (DC.) Leenh (Anacardiaceae)
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the phytoconstituents and various bioactivities of Pleiogynium timorense bark as a …
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Antitumor activity of methoxylated flavonoids separated from Achillea fragrantissima extract in Ehrlich’s ascites carcinoma model in mice
Introduction: Achillea fragrantissima extract has been used in folk medicine as an anticancer. The present study describes the antitumor activities …
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Rice bran as source of nutraceuticals for management of cardiovascular diseases, cardio-renal syndrome and hepatic cancer
Introduction: The interrelation between cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and renal dysfunction and the beneficial role of nutraceuticals are worthy to be …
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Protection efficiency of red radish seeds and roots against paracetamol mediated hepatotoxicity in rats
Introduction: Protection of liver from the aggressive force of various environmental and chemical agents is very important for the overall …
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Aqueous extract of Combretum molle boughs ameliorates hyperglycaemia and hyperlipidemia in sucrose-induced insulin resistant rats
Introduction: Combretum molle R.B/G.Don (Combretaceae) is distributed especially in tropical Africa and used in treatment various diseases including diabetes. The …
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Potentiation of in vitro apoptotic effects of δ-Tocotrienol and Jerantinine A on human lung adenocarcinoma cells
Introduction: The apoptotic effects of single-compound and combined sub-effective concentrations of δ-tocotrienol and jerantinine A on human lung adenocarcinoma (A549) …
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Protective effect of Kumquat fruits and carrot seeds extracts against brain aging in rats
Introduction: Protection of brain against accelerated aging helps avoiding the occurrence of neurodegenerative diseases. So, the current work was conducted …
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Antiplasmodial activity of methanol leaf extract of Citrus aurantifolia (Christm) Swingle
Introduction: Citrus aurantifolia (Christm) is a plant used for the treatment of various ailments including malaria. This study aimed to …
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Protective effects of Astragalus kahiricus root extract on ethanol-induced retrograde memory impairments in mice
Introduction: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that has no definite cure. Currently, there is great interest in using …
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A mini-review on the phytochemistry and biological activities of selected Apocynaceae plants
This review aims at studying the phytochemistry and biological activities of some selected Apocynaceae plants. Eleven members of this family …
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Molecular targets of honey bee’s products in cancer prevention and treatment
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are currently the main treatments for cancer but their toxicities on the surrounding normal cells limit their …
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Antibacterial and toxicological evaluation of the ethanol leaf extract of Anthonotha macrophylla
Introduction: The leaves of Anthonotha macrophylla which are widely used in folkloric medicine in Africa were evaluated for antibacterial activity …
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Toxicity studies of Acacia nilotica (L.): A review of the published scientific literature
Introduction: Acacia nilotica is a valuable plant with medicinal properties that increasinglyincites the curiosity of many researchers. Its pharmacological properties …
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In vivo antiplasmodial potential of aqueous seed extract of Ricinus communis
Introduction: Ricinus communis is used by the people of Niger-Delta region of Nigeria, for the treatment of various ailments, especially …
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Immunomodulatory effect of Premna odorata volatile oils in Mycobacterium tuberculosis by inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB pathway
Introduction: The development of multi drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) and extensively drug resistant (XDR) TB, increased the interest in …
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Evaluation of the antiproliferative potential of Cocos nucifera juice
Introduction: The World Health Organization has predicted that the death caused by cancer may rise to a high rate of …
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Toxicology of solvent extract and fractions of Alstonia boonei (DC.) Wild stem bark in Rats
Introduction: Toxic effects arising from the use of medicinal herbs have been frequently overshadowed by the therapeutic efficacy of phytomedicines. …