Taha A. Kumosani, Khadijah Saeed Balamash, Hanaa Ghashlan, Youssri Ahmed Mohamed, Othman A. S. Baothman, Mustafa Zeyadi, Soonham Sami Yaghmoor, Areej H. Alyahiby, Rana R. AL-Rasheed, Wafa Y. Alturkistani, Tahani M. Alghamdi, Maryam H. AL-Zahrani & Said Salama Moselhy·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2017
Background: Marine microorganisms such as algae were identified a rich sources of biologically active compounds. This study was designed to explore the in vitro antioxidant, anti-apoptotic and anti proliferative activities of different algae [Gracilaria dendroides (GD), Dictyota...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/38089
Background/Aim: Monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavour enhancing food additive generally regarded as safe by food regulatory bodies at low concentration can induce oxidative stress at high concentration. The heightened search for underutilized plant-sourced food necessitated this...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2017/35055
The castor oil plant Ricinus communis is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae. This plant is a member of the genus Ricinus which is traditionally called castor bean. Castor seed is the source of castor oil, which has a number of uses. The leaves were dried in an oven at 50 – 60ºC...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAAR/2017/33203
The aim of this study was to investigate saponins and polyphenolic constituents of methanol leaf extract of Boswellia dalzielii Hutch.The qualitative phytochemistry was based on using reagents known to produce a particular color change which is distinct to that compound, while ga...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/34716
This work identified and quantified some phenolics compound in sorghum-cowpea porridge after subjection to in vitro digestion. Flours, porridge and digested porridge were analysed for total phenolics, total flavonoids, ABTS-radical scavenging capacity and specific phenolic acids...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2017/20310
Aims: An in-depth study on the phytochemical contents, antimicrobial and antioxidative activities of stem tissue of Derris trifoliata Lour. (Fabaceae), a mangrove shrub from Sundarban estuary, India. Methodology: Phytochemical analyses were carried out using established methods f...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/34455
Introduction: Effective phytorextraction depends on the identification of fast growing plants that can tolerate and accumulate high concentration of metals in their tissue. This study was conducted to identify potential lead hyperaccumulators among the native plant species growin...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2017/32252
Background: The objectives of this study are to investigate the antimicrobial, antioxidant and antiradical properties of methanol extract of the stem and root bark of Trichilia emetica on a model of free radical-induced membrane damage. Methodology: p-Iodonitrotetrazolium chlorid...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2017/33343
Aim: To determine radical scavenging capacity and efficacy of Myristica fragrans metabolites on fungi of food origin. Study of Design: Pretreatment and processing of Myristica fragrans, solvent extraction technique, phytochemical screening, radical scavenging activity, total phen...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/31962
Mezui Christophe, Amang André Perfusion, Bougnom Blaise Pascal, Malepa Meda Ginette, Tchinda Fokoua Serges, Tchapmeni Fando Liliane & Tan Paul Vernyuy·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2017
Aims: The objective of this study was to evaluate the analgesic; non ulcerogenic and antioxidant effects of the aqueous stem bark extract of Morinda lucida in mice. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biological Sciences, Higher Teachers’ Training College; Department of An...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/33003
Mezui Christophe, Nkenfou Céline, Amang André Perfusion, Ndji Otto Gustave, Nkwengoua Ernestine, Djougné Patricia, Lémoupa Blaise, Fouman Jean Mermoze & Tan Paul Vernyuy·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2017
Aims: The objective of this study is to evaluate gastric cytoprotective, antioxidant and antibacterial properties of aqueous root bark extract of Cassia arereh (AECA). Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biological Sciences (Animal Physiology Laboratory, Biochemistry Labor...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2017/32667
Aim: Bridelia atroviridis methanolic leaf extracts was assessed for antioxidant and antibacterial activity. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in the Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Science Laboratory Technology, School of Pure and Applied Science, Lago...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/29305
Aim: This study evaluates the antioxidant and antibacterial activity of Acalypha wilkesiana and Terminalia catappa methanolic leaf extracts. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in the Biochemistry and Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Science Laboratory Te...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/32761
Indigenous vegetables form an integral part of the Kenyan diets, most commonly consumed being the African nightshade. These vegetables contain important phenolics and antioxidants that have medicinal and good health attributes. Their production has strongly been associated with e...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2017/32424
Juan Morán-Pinzón, Eily Mondolis, Andrés Abad, Juan M. Amaro-Luis, María Ángeles Sevilla, María José Montero, José Luis López-Pérez & Estela Guerrero De León·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2017
Aims: This study was undertaken to investigate the vasorelaxant and antioxidant effects of natural flavones, 5,3’-dihydroxy-6,7,4’-trimetoxyflavone (eupatorin) (1), 5-hydroxy-6,7,3’,4’-tetrametoxyflavone (2), and 5,4’-dihydroxy-7-metoxyflavone (genkwanin) (3). Study Design: Biome...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2017/31985