Aims: The present study was aimed to evaluate anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential of methanol root extract of Decalepis hamiltonii. Results: The methanolic extract showed in vitro anti-inflammatory activity inhibition cells 96.1%µg/ml. MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/32070
Background: Dyslipidemia is partly dependent on consumption of edible oils. We set out to determine the atherogenic effects of commonedible oils in Nigeria, in male Wistar rats and to find out if administration of oral kolaviron amelioratedthese effects. Methods: Forty-eight male...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/35360
Background: Food additives are subject to certain regulatory requirements, as in some countries, the control is very strict, while in others there is almost no control. Some food supplements can affect existing diseases or interact with some medications, food and beverage, a fact...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/35627
Background: Cardiovascular risk factor reduction strategies are more likely to be successful if persons at risk have a good knowledge of the disease and a positive perception of adopting cardio protective behavior .The objectives of this study were to assess the impact of communi...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/35064
Aims: This study was aimed at evaluating the potential leukaemia chemotherapeutic activities of various extracts of Kigelia africana stem bark; fruit and leaf by using a benzene-induced model of leukaemia to validate its folkloric use. Evidences from African herbal medicine and t...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/34625
Aims: This study investigates the hypoglycemic potential of Archachatina marginata haemolymph and its mechanism in streptozotocin -induced diabetic rats. Study Design: One factor experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemical Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalol...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/33786
Taha A. Kumosani, Khadijah Saeed Balamash, Hanaa Ghashlan, Youssri Ahmed Mohamed, Othman A. S. Baothman, Mustafa Zeyadi, Soonham Sami Yaghmoor, Areej H. Alyahiby, Rana R. AL-Rasheed, Wafa Y. Alturkistani, Tahani M. Alghamdi, Maryam H. AL-Zahrani & Said Salama Moselhy·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2017
Background: Marine microorganisms such as algae were identified a rich sources of biologically active compounds. This study was designed to explore the in vitro antioxidant, anti-apoptotic and anti proliferative activities of different algae [Gracilaria dendroides (GD), Dictyota...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/38089
Supernumerary nostril is a rare congenital nasal deformity that contains additional nostril. We encountered a patient with isolated supernumerary nostril and presented our findings and surgical technique.
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/31887
Objective: Phenobarbital, phenytoin and Benzodiazepins are the most common treatments for resistant neonatal seizure [1]. Drug of choice in the treatment of neonatal seizure should be more effective and have fewer side effects. This study examines the effect of Levetriacetam (LEV...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/33922
Background: Self-medication with antibiotics has been reported among university students in many countries, but no study has been conducted on this issue in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Aim: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and behaviours of university students...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/31848