Aim: To determine the chemical and uterine contratile activity of extract of A. montanus using the Ugo basile organ bath model 4050. Study Design: Five female Wistar non-pregnant rats weighing between 160-200 g were brought into oestrus by injecting 0.2 mg/kg of stilbesterol in e...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2018/38641
Aims: Traditional education fails to effectively treat patients with chronic diseases. Therefore, educating patients through a more comprehensive approach is required to encourage patients to actively participate in the management of the chronic disease. Empowering the patient i...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2018/40187
Background: Gastric residual is a common problem in preterm infants. Position after feeding affects the gastric residuals in preterm infants. This study aims to determine the effect of changing the infant's position on gastric residuals. Method: This study was conducted a cross-o...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2018/40433
Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the chemical constituents and antioxidant potential of Santolina chamaecyparissus polyphenolic extract (SCPE). Materials and Methods: The extract containing phenolic compounds, was extracted with ethyl acetate and luteolin-7-O-glucoside...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2018/40726
This study investigated the prophylactic effect of propolis extract against nitrosamine-induced liver injury in experimental animals. Eighty male adult rats were grouped into 8; control, treated with propolis extract, 3 groups treated with 0.1, 0.2, 0.5 mg nitrosamine/kg b.w and...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2018/41420
In the last years, the transport and release mechanism of bioactive compounds has been studied. The liposomes are multivesicular systems that enhance the absorption, stability, and transport of these compounds. The glucosamine is an amino-monosaccharide, it has been associated wi...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2018/39746
Background: Atorvastatin, a commonly prescribed drug for the management of hyperlipidemia, acts as competitive inhibitors of HMG-CoA reductase—a rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. On the other hand, riboflavin is also a well-studied micronutrient known for its anti-pr...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2018/39652
Statins and thiazides which are widely prescribed for the treatment of hyperlipidemia and hypertension play an important role in bone metabolism and may have potential therapeutic implications for osteoporosis. Moreover, concomitant use of statins and thiazides may offer additiv...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2018/40943
Aims: To carry out phytochemical screening, acute toxicity test and to investigate the hypoglycemic potential of the ethanol extract and fractions of Globimetula braunii leaves. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmacognosy and Drug Development and Animal House, Depart...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2018/39870
African bush Pear known as is a well-known plant in West Africa, the fruits are edible while the bark, leaves, stem and roots are employed for a variety of purposes. It has been previously reported to possess high antioxidant properties and has also been used in folkloric medicin...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2018/36166