NG – Nitro- L- arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) is a synthetic drug in which a quanidino is substituted for L-arginine analoques. It is a competitive enzyme inhibitor which inhibits nitric oxide synthase, hence, decreasing nitric oxide production [1].
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/46307
Introduction: Substantially unproven scientifically are numerous assumed health benefits of nutmeg, moreover, a few of the scientifically substantiated research done were on the nutmeg oil and the mace. There is paucity of data based on scientific protocol on research carried out...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/46509
This study evaluated the dose-dependent effect of avocado (Persea americana) peel hydroethanolic extract on antioxidant status of heart and kidney tissue homogenates in wistar rats. A total of 60 wistar rats were used and the study period lasted for 42 days. The animals were rand...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/46358
Background: Garcinia kola has been used in the treatment of a wide range of diseases and its importance in folkloric medicine is eminent. Aim: This study investigated the histological effect of ethanolic extract of G. kola on the testes of male Wistar rats. Materials and Methods:...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/46524
In this article the pivotal presentations at major conferences for gastro-intestinal cancers have been discussed. This year the presentations on Colon, pancreas and hepatocellular cancers have practice changing potential. For metastatic colorectal cancer, fluoropyramidine plus p...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/46063
Background: Anaemia is a condition of public health concern worldwide especially in developing countries. Anaemia falls in the top ten causes of morbidity in Ghana with a nationwide prevalence of about 45%. A rural district (Shai-Osudoku District), close to the capital city in Gh...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/46017
Aim: To identify potential targets involved in chronic cough pathophysiology toward discovery and development of new therapeutants. Methodology: This work was carried out on bioactive compounds of selected medicinal plants with reference to known therapeutic agents using computat...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/45276
Aims: The present study was aimed at investigating the hepatoprotective and nephroprotective activities of 50% hydroethanolic leave extracts of the Ageratum conyzoides and fractions on carbon tetrachloride - induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Study Design: A total of 30 Sprague Dawl...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/45189
Aim: This study was carried out to ascertain whether or not occupational exposure affects the haematocrit, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and methaemoglobin levels of municipal solid waste (MSW) collectors. Methodology: A total of 60 male subjects were recruited for this study,...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/46187
Aim: To determine the effect of analogy and dimerization of bioactive compounds at the molecular level on the biological functions. Methodology: This work was carried out on a model set of bioactive compounds which consisted of resveratrol, piceatannol, isorhapontigenin, scirpusi...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/45211