M. Haruna

Hypoglycemic and Antihyperlipidemic Effects of Ethanolic Fruit Peel Extract of Carica papaya (pawpaw) in an Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats

M. Haruna, Y. Abdulmumin, T. M. Abdulmumin, M. Murtala & M. M. Dalhatu · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2022

Background:  Diabetes mellitus is a severe health concern that is usually linked to a person's lifestyle and genetic variables. Its frequency of occurrence is alarming. Anti- diabetics drugs are costly and come with adverse effects. This study aims to evaluate the phytochemical,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2022/v24i230285

Extraction and Evaluation of a Saponin-base Surfactant from Cissus populnea Plant as an Emulsifying Agent

I. I. Nkafamiya, J. T. Honda, J. E. Eneche & M. Haruna · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2018

The surfactant properties of Cissus populnea plant which has been locally recognized as a natural surfactant was assessed in this work. The defatted surfactant extract from the leave, root and stem-bark of Cissus populnea was characterized using FTIR spectroscopy. IR absorption b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJOCS/2018/39509