This study investigates the effects of Cinnamomum verum bark extract on Streptozotocin (STZ) induced neurotoxicity in Wistar rats. Twenty five (25) Male Wistar rats weighing between 93.4 -107.6g were divided into five groups: Group A: Control, Group B 65mg/kg STZ, Group C 65mg/kg...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2025/v36i21250
Neurodegenerative conditions like anxiety, depression, and Alzheimer's disease can result from prolonged exposure to stress. Herbal supplements like Ginkgo biloba and Curcuma longa (turmeric) are being investigated as a result of the search for natural neuroprotective agents. In...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i32208
Ifedi I. Charles, Okoye O. Fidelis, Emeka Ugwuishi, Nwafor C. Charles, Ifedi O. Blessing & Okeke B. Chidimma·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2024
Cannabis sativa is an illegal substance with documented analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diarrheal properties. Numerous other cannabinoids found in cannabis have an impact on brain activity. So, the purpose of this study was to examine how cannabis sativa extra...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i21186
Mkpuru mmiri, popularly known as ice or methamphetamine (METH) is one of the illegal substances that young people in Nigeria abuse most frequently. The purpose of the study is to determine how methamphetamine affects the cognitive-motor behavior of Wistar rats. In the study, twen...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i67521
Medical herbs are dazzling resources that influences female fertility. The effect of Averrhoa carambola ethanolic fruit extract on gonadal function and structure in female Wistar rats was investigated in the study. 15 Wistar rats weighing 100 to 143g were divided into three group...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i195164
The purpose of the study is to ascertain the impact of ethanolic fruit extract from Hunteria umbellata on formalin-induced nociception in Wistar rats. Six sets of thirty Wistar rats, weighing 110.7 to 169.4 g each, were employed for the investigation. Group 1 functioned as the co...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i115025
The effects of Fleurya aestuans leaves and tetrahydroxyflavone on the reproductive functions of lead acetate induced testicular toxicity in Wistar rats was investigated in this study. The study animals were divided into control group (A) and toxicity-induced groups (B, C, D, E, F...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2021/v23i1030265
Dyslipidemia has been linked to insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia, which is the outcome of either insufficient insulin production or insensitivity to insulin, is the hallmark of diabetes mellitus (DM). In this study, thirty-six (36) male Wistar rats with diabete...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i107586
Ndubuisi F. Nwodo, Charles C. Nwafor, Okafor K. Oluchi, Ifedi I. Charles, Jacob A. Akpan & Felix O. Ogbo·Biotechnology Journal International·2026
Backgrounds: Heavy metals like lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) are toxic environmental pollutants that cause serious health effects, particularly neurotoxicity, organ damage, and carcinogenic risks. Their combined exposure can enhance toxicity through synergistic interactions, increas...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i2867