Background: Biological methods for nanoparticle (NP) synthesis using microorganisms, enzymes, and plants or plant extracts have been suggested as possible eco-friendly alternatives to chemical and physical methods. Aim: The aim of the current study is to synthesize Zinc oxide nan...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62B35179
Introduction: Antioxidants are efficient in the prevention of human diseases. Mangroves are high bioactive compounds with good holistic bioactivities including insecticides. Avicennia marina, a mangrove plant which has its origin in South Africa included in the family Acanthaceae...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62B35586
Background: Cytotoxicity refers to a substance or process which results in cell damage or cell death. The prefix ‘cyto’ refers to a cell and ‘toxic’ to poison. The term is often used to describe chemotherapy drugs that kill cancer cells, but it may also be used to describe toxin...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63B35641
Introduction: Clitoria ternatea also known as the "blue pea," is a perennial twinning herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. The medicinal properties of this plant have been scientifically validated, especially at an international level, and it has been recorded to have a varie...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63B35645
The chemical composition, in vivo antioxidative and antihyperglycemic activities of aqueous and ethanol seed extracts of combined Xylopia aethiopica and Trichilia emetica in a ratio of 1:1 mixture was studied in alloxan- induced diabetic wistar rats. Twenty-five wistar rats weigh...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2021/v23i1230271
Introduction: The genus Mucuna, belonging to the Fabaceae family, sub family Papilionaceae, includes approximately 150 species of annual and perennial legumes. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) are manufactured worldwide in large quantities for use in a wide range of ap...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62A35616
Introduction: The biosynthesis of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) has gained interest due to their unique chemical and biological properties, which are critical for their possible applications in a variety of fields. Garcinia mangostana (mangosteen) is a tropical fruit known for i...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62A35672
Introduction: Cayratia trifolia is a plant belonging to the family Vitaceae and genus Cayratia. Anti-inflammatory activity is the property of a substance or treatment that reduces inflammation or swelling. Antioxidants are defined as substances that delay or inhibit oxidative dam...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61B35496
Background: Memory is the important physiological process which is required to live normal life. Good and bad memories helps living being in stay protected from harms. In old age, these aspect of normal human physiology get deteriorated. This occurs due to increase in Vata dosha....
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61A35462
Introduction: It is important to counteract the oxidative stress and inflammatory burden occurring in the body. The use of herbal components obtained via green synthesis, such as Stevia and peppermint which are alcohol-free and comprise relatively of less chemical components and...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61A35593
Background: Nanoparticles, or matter ranging between 1 and 100 nm size, are of immense value in nowadays technological ventures, in all fields. Besides, if made of biodegradable materials, the preparation supports sustained drug release for a long time. Green chemistry is thus in...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61A35703
Aims: The present study is aimed to develop watermelon seed nutribars (WMSNB) and to determine proximate content, antioxidant activity, free fatty composition and also sensory evaluation in order to create awareness of its potential nutritional values and increase its consumption...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B35103
Objectives: Pulses have grown increasingly popular as a result of their high nutritional content and phytochemical content. However, before to eating, the seed coats of some legume food items were removed, resulting in the food losing its nutritious content. The study deals with...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B34933
The valorisation of the large scale production of bananas in the producing countries depends on the safeguarding of the quality during exports throughout the world. The objective of the present study was to extend the shelf life of bananas by elucidating some physical and physiol...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2021/v25i630156
Background: Diabetes mellitus continues to remain the number one cause of mortality among the low- and mid-income populations. Hence, the need for cost-effective, available and accessible novel drug agents for improved health outcomes. This study was undertaken to investigate the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2021/v30i1030291