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Proximate Composition, Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activity of Flaxseed

Omer Adam Omer Ishag, Ayat A. Khalid, Amina Abdi, Ibrahim Yaagoub Erwa, Awadalla Babiker Omer & Azhari H. Nour · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

Aims: The aims of this study were to investigate the proximate composition of flaxseed; physiochemical properties and antioxidant activity of flaxseed. Study Design: Using standard analytical methods to determine the proximate composition of flaxseed, extraction of flaxseed in di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2019/v34i230148

Phytochemical Investigation of Nilavembu Kudineer Chooranam Ethyl Acetate Extract and Its Ability to Reduce Intracellular Antioxidant Levels in THP-I Cells

P. Kamalarajan, S. Muthuraman, M. R. Ganesh & M. F. Valan · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: Nilavembu kudineer chooranam is one of the best polyherbal formulations in Siddha tradition of medicinal practice. This formulation has nine herbs as ingredients. This research article explores the scientific analysis of the therapeutic and phytochemical potential of this h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v30i430187

Evaluation of the Therapeutic Role of Citrullus lanatus and Annona muricata Fruit Extracts on Cyhalothrin-induced Toxicity

Lilian Kelechi Titus, Eme Efioanwan Orlu & Adetutu Olubunmi Obulor · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2020

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic role of Citrullus lanatus and Annona muricata fruit Extracts on Cyhalothrin-induced Toxicity. Experimental Design: The study was a completely randomized design employing relevant statistical tools for analysis and interpre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i430126

In vivo Biochemical Evaluation of Some Synthesize Thiazole Derivatives Containing Coumarin Moiety as Antioxidant and Antitumor Agents

F. Z. Mohammed, Lamiaa A. A. Barakat, Emad M. Gad & N. M. Shetya · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2019

Background: Coumarin and thiazole derivatives have been used traditionally for many centuries. Because they have anti-tumor, antioxidant activities, and induced apoptosis. Aim: The present study aims to investigate the in vivo antitumor, and antioxidant activities of potassium sa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i430104

Ethnobotanical and Pharmacological Importance of Western Himalayan Fir Abies pindrow (Royle ex D. Don) Royle: A Review

Dwaipayan Sinha · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2019

Aims: Abies pindrow (Royle ex D. Don) Royle., colloquially known as the Western Himalayan fir, is a conifer that grows along the Himalayan mountains from Afghanistan to Nepal. The plant is extensively used by locals for the treatments of various ailments. Thus based on the availa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2019/v31i630360

Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Potential of Ducrosia anethifolia in Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia

Eman Ramadan Elsharkawy, Emad Mohamed Abdallah, Mohamed H. Shiboob & Suliman Alghanem · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2019

Ducrosia anethifolia (D. anethifolia) is a drought-tolerant plant widely distributed over Arar valley at the Northern region of Saudi Arabia. The aerial parts of this plant were investigated for its phytochemical constituents, antioxidant and antibacterial potential. GC-MS analys...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2019/v31i630361

Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of the Essential Oils and Ethanol Extract of Psidium guajava Leaf

Andrew Emmanuel, Dimas Kubmarawa, Galo Yahaya Sara & Akurenda Wahu · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2019

Objective: To investigate the Phytochemical screening, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the essential oil and ethanol extract of Psidium guajava. Methods: The leaf of Psidium guajavabelongs to the myrtle family (Myrtacease) which is used as herbal remedies for the cure...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2019/v7i430102

Assessment of Antioxidant Effects of Aqueous and Ethanolic Extracts of Zingiber officinale Rhizome in Testosterone Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Rat Model

U. A. Obisike, N. Boisa, E. O. Nwachuku & N. Nduka · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

Aims: To assess the antioxidant effects of the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Ginger rhizome in testosterone induced prostate hyperplasic male rats. Study Design: The study was a cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The experimental aspect of this study was cond...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v8i230120

In vitro Callus Induction of Coccinia indica (W. and A) and Analysis of Its Phytochemical, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and α-Amylase Inhibitory Activity - A Comparative Study

V. Jayalakshmi, J. Anbumalarmathi & S. Aruna Sharmili · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

In the present study an attempt has been made to evaluate the phytochemical, antimicrobial, antioxidant and α-amylase inhibitory activity of Coccinia indica (W. and A) leaf extracts using four solvents and compare it with the callus extracts. Callus was initiated from the leaf ex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v28i330141

Antioxidant and Anticonvulsant Effect of Dennettia Tripetala on Rat Model of Isoniazid-induced Seizure

Elizabeth Finbarrs-Bello, Ignatius Ikemefuna Ozor, Samsudeen G. Ojuolape & Abonyi Ernest Obinna · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

Aims: This study aimed at investigating the antioxidative, anticonvulsive and histological effects of ethanolic fruit extract of Dennettia tripetala on the pre-frontal lobe of the brain in isoniazid-induced (300 mg/kg, i.p) seizure in adult wistar rat. Introduction: Neuronal hype...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v30i230172

Preliminary Phytochemical Profile, in vitro Antioxidant and Sun Protective Activities of Alhagi pseudalhagi and Elaeagnus angustifolia L.

Mohammad Humayoon Amini, Amina Ahmady, Aqa Mohammad Zhakfar, Mohammad Nasim Sediqi & Gulalai Babak · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2019

Background and Objectives: Alhagi pseudalhagi and Elaeagnus angustifolia are among the medicinal plants used traditionally in Afghanistan. The aim of present work was to study A. pseudalhagi herbs and E. angustifolia leaves for their preliminary phytochemical profile, total pheno...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2019/v31i430308

Studies on In vitro Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Crinum jagus Leaves and Bulb Extracts

T. T. Alawode, L. Lajide, B. J. Owolabi & M. T. Olaleye · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

Aims: The current study investigates the leaves and bulb extracts of Crinum jagus for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria between June 2016 and September 2017. Methodol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v28i130134

In vitro Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities of the Flower Extracts of Hibiscus vitifolius L

D. Prabhakaran, A. Rajeshkanna, M. M. Senthamilselvi & S. Solomon · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

Objective: To determine the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of the solid powder extracted from the ethyl acetate fraction of the flower Hibiscus vitifolius L. Methods: The flower extract assessed for antioxidant activity using the 1,1–diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazile (DPP...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v29i430160

Study of in-vitro Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity of Cow Urine from Different Altitudinal and Climatic Region of Nepal

Dirgha Raj Joshi, Pramod Aryal, Mukesh Kumar Chaudhary, Prawin Kumar BK, Suvendra Prasad Yadav, Pratiksha Rawal, Nisha Adhikari & Ravin Bhandari · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Background: Cow urine has been widely used as therapeutic or additive agents in different parts of Nepal, mainly to treat infections, cuts, burns, etc. Cow urine has been considered as sacred and holy water and used in many rituals and worshipping purposes. Apart from therapeutic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i230158

Antioxidant, Hypolipidemic and Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitory Effects of Flavonoid-rich Fraction of Hyphaene thebaica (Doum Palm) Fruits on Fat-fed Obese Wistar Rats

M. A. Abdulazeez, A. Bashir, B. S. Adoyi, A. Z. Mustapha, B. Kurfi, A. Y. Usman & R. K. Bala · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2019

Aims: This study investigated the antioxidant, hypolipidemic and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory effects of flavonoid-rich fraction of H. thebaica on fat-fed obese wistar rats. Study Design: Twenty-five rats were divided into 5 groups of 5 rats each: Control (stand...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i330091