Adjaratou C. Coulibaly, W. L. M. Esther B. Kabre, Mariam N. Traoré, Tata K. Traore, Nouhoun Nignan, Noufou Ouedraogo, Martin Kiendrebeogo & Richard W. Sawadogo·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2020
Acacia macrostachya (Mimosaceae) and Lepidagathis anobrya (Acanthaceae) are two medicinal plants used in Burkina Faso folk medicine for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. The purpose of this study was to assess the phenolic content, the antioxidant, lipoxygenase and lipid pe...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2020/v29i830209
Gboyega O. Oyeleke, Stephen G. Olawale, Olusola A. Adedayo, Ajisola A. Adebisi, Ibraheem A. Abdulazeez & Emmanuel O. Oyetola·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2020
Functional, antinutritional, antioxidant and elemental compositions of full-fat sample (FFS) and defatted sample (DFS) Mucuna sloanei (Ukpo) seed were investigated using standard analytical techniques. The results of functional properties (%) in full fat and defatted seed flours...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i830257
Aim: The present study was designed to investigate the invivo antioxidant effects of coconut (Cocos nucifera) water extract in wistar albino rats. Methodology: Thirty (30) male wistar albino rats of mean weight 128 g were used for the study. The animals for the study were grouped...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i130131
Gboyega O. Oyeleke, Stephen G. Olawale, Funmilola D. Ajao, Mudasiru A. Salam & Matthew M. Oluwasina·Asian Food Science Journal·2020
Oil from Allamanda cathartica seed was extracted using n-hexane as solvent in soxhlet extractor. The physicochemical and antioxidants properties of the oil were carried out using standard analytical methods. The fatty acid attributes of the extracted seed oil were determined by G...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i230190
Aim and Objectives: Boerhavia diffusa (B. diffusa) frequently known as punarnava is specifically used to replenish the body. The present work was designed to evaluate the scavenging potential of its bioactive constituents. Materials and Methods: The different fractions of B. diff...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1230567
Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein, which results in high levels of glucose in the body after a meal or fasting. This disease is caused by the absence or reduction of insulin secretion. Accordingly, diabetes is usually classified in...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1230569
The fruits of the doum palm tree, Hyphaene thebaica are one of the oldest relish fruit. This study analyzed the chemical composition (both proximate and the mineral contents) of this plant, as well as its antioxidant property. The mineral content was determined by atomic absorpti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v6i230157
Dalva Paulus, Luana Aline Luchesi, Cleverson Busso, Marcela Tostes Frata & Paula Juliane Barbosa de Oliveira·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2020
Aims: The biological properties of essential oils represent possible therapeutic alternatives, with antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, and application in many areas of the industry. The objective was to determine the yield, chemical composition, antibacterial and antioxida...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1030289
K. M. Kplé Tatiana, J. Akakpo- Akue, Fofié Yvette, Ahon Gnamien Marcel, Golly Koffi Julien, KRA Adou Koffi Mathieu, Sanogo Ibrahime & C. A. Yapo-Crezoit Chiayé·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2020
Aims: In traditional medicine, several plant species from Rutaceae’s family have been used to treat sickle cell anemia. However, more studies are needed to corroborate the antisickling activity of Zanthoxylum leprieurii species. The objective of this paper was to evaluate the sic...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1130544
Aims: To investigate the presence of selected antioxidant and anti-nutrient and pollen profile of four honey samples from the southern guinea savanna vegetation of Nigeria. Study Design: Purposive sampling method was used in selecting the study areas for the honey samples Place a...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i530153
Wine was produced from must formulated by mixing roselle calyces hot water extract with pineapple juice at ratios of 100:0, 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40, 50:50 for A, B, C, D, E and F respectively. Must were pitched with Saccharomyces cerevisiae, fermented at room temperature for 8...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730249
In the present work, the phytochemical screening, polyphenolic content, antibacterial activity and antioxidant activity of Securigera securidaca seeds in methanol were carried out. Phytochemical analysis of seeds showed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids,...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1130498
In this work the researcher is looking for natural, new, safe, cheap and available compounds that can be used as antimicrobial and antioxidant in the medical and agricultural fields. A sulfated polysaccharide, Ulvan was extracted from Ulva lactuca and purified by cold or hot wate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2020/v6i430105
Aim: To compare the phytochemicals and antioxidant activities of stem bark and root extracts of Annona muricata. Methodology: The stem bark and root of Annona muricata were collected, washed, air-dried, ground and each extracted with methanol, ethyl acetate and n-hexane. The extr...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2020/v21i830189
Aims: The present paper was to investigate possible antioxidant actions of Hypoestes rosea leaf extracts in streptozotocin-induced diabetes mellitus in rats. Study Design: This study is an interventional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in the animal...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i430149