The influence of degree of ripening (unripe, half-ripe and ripe) of citrus fruits (lemon, lime and grapefruit) on the biochemical characteristics and antioxidant potential of their juices was investigated. The juice yield from the citrus fruits was affected by the level of ripeni...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i330277
Snails posses numerous nutritional, medicinal and therapeutic properties, making it an essential component of human nutrition, medicinal and skin health. This study is aimed at evaluating the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of snail slime obtained from giant African...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v13i130214
Yosra Alhindi, Anwar Bafaraj, Abeer Barasain, Massarah Hadidi, Norah Bajandooh, Ruba Al-Sulami, Shahad Alahmadi, Rawabi Alzelaai, Lama Aljahdli, Arwa Fairaq & Sahar Elashmony·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Background: Evidence suggests that there is a link between diabetes mellitus and Vitamin A. Moreover, it has been reported that diabetes induces oxidative stress. Lately, a wide attention has been developed to the protective biochemical function of natural antioxidants contained...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i631189
The ethanol and water extracts of 20 kinds of mushrooms from Sichuan Province, Southwest of China, were investigated for their antioxidant activity using DPPH assay. The results showed the ethanol extract of Serpula lacrymans, Daldinia concentrica, and Scleroderma verrucosum had...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i130289
Maize is an economically important cereal crop cultivated worldwide depending on suitable climate condition. maize production is hindered by biotic and abiotic factors. Salinity is one of the major factors that affect maize yield. Plant respond to salinity by changes in their ant...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i430161
The sustained interest in the design of potent antioxidants drugs over the years can be attributed to the indispensable roles antioxidants play in the mitigation of oxidative stress and its concomitant diseases. The high demand for exogenous antioxidants has been ascribed to the...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i4131042
Commelina benghalensis is a troublesome but exotic weed native to the African and Asian subregions used traditionally for the treatment and management of various disorders. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential antioxidant activity of the methanolic leaf extract...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v6i430159
Aims: The green synthesis of silver nanoparticles in an eco-friendly, economical and more effective approach using (Acacia cyanophylla, Phlomis syriaca and Scolymus hispanicus) plants extracts and describing their main chemical properties and study the effect of its chemical comp...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2020/v21i2430330
Aim: In plants, are found large amount of vitamin (A, B, C, E), mineral (Zn, Cu, Se) and biochemical (glutathione, taurine, phenol acids) substances which also have a well-known antioxidant power. These substances have phytotheraptic applications in the fight against aging caused...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1830343
Introduction: M. citrifolia is known as a medical plant in Vietnam, named Noni, which contains numerous bioactive ingredients and applying good in functional food and pharmaceuticals. The notices on the change of physicochemical characteristics (color, pH, total solids, and titra...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3731005
Kporou Kouassi Elisée, Adela Pintea, OKOU Obou Constantin, Antonia Odagiu, N’guessan Jean David & Djaman Allico Joseph·Asian Research Journal of Agriculture·2020
Aims: Phenolic compounds are secondary metabolites that are important in the plant due to their role in plant defense and their antioxidant activity with other biological properties such as antipyretic, analgesic and antimicrobial activities. This study focused on the biological...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2020/v13i430108
Introduction: The role of medicinal plants in meeting the healthcare needs of the populace, particularly in developing countries cannot be overemphasized. They provide holistic treatment and wellbeing due to a plethora of phytochemicals found in them. Among such is Tetrapleura te...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3530981
Stanley Kanayochukwu Nnenne, Kingsley Ikechukwu Ubaoji, Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo, Victor Henry Azubuike Enemor & Adebayo Afees Oladejo·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2020
Aim: Citrullus lanatus is a fruit widely consumed for its pulp though incompletely, as its other parts (seed and rind) are discarded and may possibly offer bioactive compounds involved in ameliorating certain disease conditions. Hence, this study aimed at comparatively investigat...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1130317
Background: Pulcria crispa (P. crispa) is an herbal plant traditionally used to treat common ailments. Objective: In this study, we investigated P. crispa for its phytochemical constituents, antioxidant properties and effects on biochemical and hematological parameters as well as...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3330944
Aims: To evaluate the antioxidant capacity and the polyphenolic content of commonly consumed egg plant varieties and spinach varieties in Sri Lanka, in order to screen the potential for utilizing them in developing of functional food products. Study Design: Complete randomized de...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430149