Aim: This study aims to determine the presence of some vitamins and minerals in both T. stans and C. afer leaves. Materials and Methods: Composition of some vitamins and minerals of ethanolic extract of T. stans and C. afer leaves were evaluated and collected at Malabo Campus, Un...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/44554
This study determined the effects of honey on total phenolic content and antioxidant activities of pineapple (Ananas comosus) drink before and during storage. Packaged honey was added to pineapple drink at ratios, 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20%. Pineapple without honey was used as a contro...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2018/44040
Aims: The methanolic extract of Grewia nervosa L. leaves belongs to the family of Tiliaceae. The purpose of this study was to evaluate total phenolics, total flavonoids, total proanthocyanidins, total antioxidant capacity, iron reducing power capacity, free radical scavenging ac...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/42674
Background: Synthetic indicators are reported to be costly and could be toxic to both the user and the environment. This has necessitated the need for an alternative from natural sources. This study aimed to extract and apply natural dye as an indicator in acid-base titration and...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/42711
The study investigated the phytochemical and antioxidant vitamins constituents of the leaves of Pterocarpus soyansii (oha) and the nuts of Tertracarpidium conophorum (African Walnut). The phytochemicals and antioxidant vitamins were determined on the ethanolic extracts using stan...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/42439
Esther O. Faboro, Idowu J. Olawuni, Bolajoko A. Akinpelu, Oluokun O. Oyedapo, Ezekiel O. Iwalewa & Craig A. Obafemi·Chemical Science International Journal·2018
Aims: The study was designed to investigate the antioxidant and membrane stabilizing potentials of the leaf of Globimetula oreophila, with a view to providing scientific support for the acclaimed ethnomedicinal or traditional uses of the plant. Methodology: The study involved col...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2018/42051
Aims: To investigate the presence of various phytochemicals and to evaluate DPPH scavenging activity, total flavonoid content, antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of the different extracts of Enhydra fluctuans lour. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out betwee...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2018/42796
In researcher’s previous study it has been found that the 80% ethanolic extract of Daucus carota canopy L was the most active extract for antibacterial activity and its phytochemical screening led to the isolation and identification of 12 natural flavone compounds including the n...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/42402
This study investigated the hypoglycemic effect of M. fulvum on streptozotocin (STZ)-induced hyperglycemia in Wistar rats. The oxidative damage in the blood, liver, pancreas and kidney cells, hepatic enzyme activities and lipid profile of the Wistar rats were also ascertained. Ra...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2018/42234
Christianah A. Elusiyan, Opeyemi Ayoade, Adewale O. Adeloye, Felix O. Olorunmola, Joseph M. Agbedahunsi & Abiodun O. Ogundaini·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2018
Aims: This study investigated the antisickling and radical scavenging activities of different morphological parts of nine plants, belonging to six families. A bioassay-guided fractionation was carried out on Mitracarpus villosus (Sw.) DC. Cham, which was one of the most active pl...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/42706
Aims: This study was carried out to investigate the meat quality attributes of broiler chickens fed onion skin extract and onion skin meal supplemented diets at the finisher stage. Study Design: The experiment employed a complete randomized design; all data generated were subject...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2018/41515
Aim: Oxidative stress is responsible for the development of different neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In the present study, Hoya parasitica variegata belonging to the family Apocynaceae was evaluated for its cholinesterase inhibitory and antioxidant activ...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/39925
H. B. Akpan, O. D. Omotoso, A. R. Olapade, E. Ogbonna, M. N. Negedu, A. A. Akande, A. O. Adedeji, F. E. Oladipupo & P. K. Orisadiran·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2018
Background: Cadmium is a carcinogenic agent in humans, and therefore, a cancer causing substance. In the body it is extensively circulated, but it is bound mainly to erythrocytes. Though cadmium binds to various macromolecules and proteins in the body, it is not well metabolized....
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/22753
Aims: To research non-flavonoids chemical constituents from the lychee seed. Study Design: Chemical constituents were isolated and elucidated from the lychee seed and their antioxidant activities were also estimated. Place and Duration of Study: School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Phar...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/41823
Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the chemical constituents and antioxidant potential of Santolina chamaecyparissus polyphenolic extract (SCPE). Materials and Methods: The extract containing phenolic compounds, was extracted with ethyl acetate and luteolin-7-O-glucoside...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2018/40726