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Synergistic protective effect of Beta vulgaris with meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid against lead-induced neurotoxicity in male rats
Lead (Pb) toxicity is one of the most prevalent causes of human neurotoxicity. The available chelator drugs used now have …
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Public perception and awareness of waste management from Benin City
Poor waste management is increasingly becoming a major challenge for municipalities, globally. Unlike previous waste management studies in Nigeria, this …
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A double-blind randomized clinical trial of high frequency rTMS over the DLPFC on nicotine dependence, anxiety and depression
High frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (HF-rTMS) over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (L-DLPFC) is a widely applied treatment protocol …
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Estimating the health burden of aflatoxin attributable stunting among children in low income countries of Africa
Numerous population-based studies have documented high prevalence of aflatoxin associated childhood stunting in low income countries. We provide an estimate …
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Formulation, optimization and characterization of allantoin-loaded chitosan nanoparticles to alleviate ethanol-induced gastric ulcer: in-vitro and in-vivo studies
Abstract Allantoin (ALL) is a phytochemical possessing an impressive array of biological activities. Nonetheless, developing a nanostructured delivery system targeted …
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Water use of Prosopis juliflora and its impacts on catchment water budget and rural livelihoods in Afar Region, Ethiopia
Abstract Dense impenetrable thickets of invasive trees and shrubs compete with other water users and thus disrupt ecosystem functioning and …
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Increase maize productivity and water use efficiency through application of potassium silicate under water stress
In Egypt, water shortage has become a key limiting factor for agriculture. Water-deficit stress causes different morphological, physiological, and biochemical …
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Evaluation of microalgae polysaccharides as biostimulants of tomato plant defense using metabolomics and biochemical approaches
Abstract Microalgal polysaccharides (PSs) may be an effective elicitor agent that can efficiently protect plants against biotic stresses. In this …
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Different cellulosic polymers for synthesizing silver nanoparticles with antioxidant and antibacterial activities
The use of cellulosic polymers as efficient reducing, coating agents, and stabilizers in the formulation of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with …
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Experimental determination of the effects of pretreatment on selected Nigerian lignocellulosic biomass in bioethanol production
Abstract In the present study, five lignocellulosic biomass namely, corn cobs (Zea mays), rice husks (Oryza sativa), cassava peels (Manihot …
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Adsorption of Cr(VI), Ni(II), Fe(II) and Cd(II) ions by KIAgNPs decorated MWCNTs in a batch and fixed bed process
Abstract The efficient removal of toxic metals ions from chemical industry wastewater is considered problematic due to the existence of …
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Alarming coastal vulnerability of the deltaic and sandy beaches of North Africa
The arid coasts of North Africa, extending over 4633 km from the Gulf of Tunis to the Nile Delta, are …
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Author Correction: Investigating the drivers of the spatio-temporal patterns of genetic differences between Plasmodium falciparum malaria infections in Kilifi County, Kenya
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via a link at the top of the …
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Classification of invasive bloodstream infections and Plasmodium falciparum malaria using autoantibodies as biomarkers
A better understanding of disease-specific biomarker profiles during acute infections could guide the development of innovative diagnostic methods to differentiate …
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Trends in mortality from external causes in the Republic of Seychelles between 1989 and 2018
Data on injury-related mortality are scarce in the African region. Mortality from external causes in the Seychelles was assessed, where …
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Differential effects of socio-demographic factors on maternal haemoglobin concentration in three sub-Saharan African Countries
Low Haemoglobin concentration (Hb) among women of reproductive age is a severe public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. This study …
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Insights into the chemistry of the amphibactin–metal (M3+) interaction and its role in antibiotic resistance
Abstract We have studied the diversity and specificity of interactions of amphibactin produced by Vibrio genus bacterium (Vibriosp. HC0601C5) with …
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Phenotypic plasticity in size of ant-domatia
Abstract Ant-plants produce hollow structures called domatia to host protecting ants. Although size variation in domatia is well documented between …
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Harvesting time and roasting effects on colour properties, xanthophylls, phytates, tannins and vitamin C contents of orange maize hybrid
Biofortified maize varieties form an essential part of a nutritious diet; available evidence suggests that different processing methods may affect …
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Accumulation of antinuclear associated antibodies in circulating immune complexes is more prominent in SLE patients from Sudan than Sweden
The role of anti-nuclear autoantibody (ANA) specificities in immune complexes (IC) formation has been studied to a limited extent in …