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Fitrya, Amriani A, Novita RP, Gabriella R, Lestari SV, Agustina A. The diuretic effect of ethyl acetate fractions of Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus champeden, and Artocarpus heterophyllus leaves in normotensive Wistar rats. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2023; 14:100746. [PMID: 37467570 PMCID: PMC10372390 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2023.100746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Artocarpus altilis, A. Champeden, and Artocarpus heterophylus are popular species in Indonesia, and are commonly used as traditional medicine. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the diuretic effects of the ethyl acetate fraction of these three species on normotensive Wistar rats. METHODS The ethyl acetate fraction was prepared by a liquid-liquid extraction method. To evaluate diuretic effects, the sixty rats were divided into normal (distilled water), negative (4.5% NaCl), positive control (furosemide 5 mg/kg), and the testing groups. The testing groups were orally given the ethyl acetate fraction of A. altilis, Artocarpus champeden, and A. heterophylus at three dose levels of 25, 50, and 100 mg/kg. All animals were orally given 4.5% NaCl at a dose of 2 mL/200 g except the normal group; then the animals were given drugs according to group doses. Urine volume and electrolyte levels produced by the testing groups were compared to those of the control group. The concentration and ratio of ions were calculated to determine the natriuretic and carbonic anhydrase activities. RESULTS The ethyl acetate fractions of the three Artocarpus species at 100 mg/kg dose were more active than the standard furosemide (p < 0.05) to increase urinary excretion. Furthermore, at doses of 50 and 100 mg/kg, the fraction significantly increased the excretion of Na+, K+, and Cl- ions more than the standard (p < 0.05). The testing groups showed good natriuretic and carbonic anhydrase activities. CONCLUSIONS The ethyl acetate fraction of A. altilis, A. champeden, and A. heterophylus leaves performed good diuretic and natriuretic activities. Therefore, the fractions can be considered as potential natural diuretic medicines.
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- Fitrya
- Department of Pharmacy, Universitas Sriwijaya, South Sumatera, Indonesia.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Universitas Sriwijaya, South Sumatera, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Universitas Sriwijaya, South Sumatera, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Universitas Sriwijaya, South Sumatera, Indonesia
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Boungou-Tsona G, Gainche M, Decombat C, Ripoche I, Bikindou K, Delort L, Caldefie-Chézet F, Loumouamou A, Chalard P. Chemical Profile, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potency of Extracts of Vitex madiensis Oliv. and Crossopteryx febrifuga (Afzel ex G. Don). PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:386. [PMID: 36679099 PMCID: PMC9864984 DOI: 10.3390/plants12020386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Vitex madiensis Oliv. (Lamiaceae) and Crossopteryx febrifuga (Rubiaceae), two plants commonly used in traditional African medicines to treat malaria and pain, were studied either to determine their chemical profiles or to evaluate their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. In this study, we investigated leaves, trunk bark, root bark and fruits methanolic extracts of both plants in order to find out which part of the plant is responsible for the activity. The analyses of the chemical profiles allowed us to confirm the presence of several ecdysteroids, especially 20-hydroxyecdysone in some parts of V. madiensis and to highlight the presence of organic acids and phenol derivatives in C. febrifuga. Among the four parts of the plants studied, only the fruits extract of C. febrifuga could present anti-inflammatory activity by decreasing ROS production. The leaves and trunk bark extracts of V. madiensis showed significant free radical scavenging activity compared to ascorbic acid, and the same extracts decrease ROS production significantly. The activity of these two extracts could be explained by the presence of ecdysteroids and flavonoids. The ROS production inhibition of V. madiensis is particularly interesting to investigate with further analyses.
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- Ghislaine Boungou-Tsona
- Equipe Pluridisciplinaire de Recherche en Alimentation et Nutrition (EPRAN), Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Marien Ngouabi, Brazzaville BP 389, Congo
- Département des Sciences Chimiques, Institut National de Recherche en Sciences Exactes et Naturelles (IRSEN), UR Chimie des Substances Naturelles, Cité Scientifique de Brazzaville, Brazzaville BP 2400, Congo
- Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand, Université Clermont Auvergne, Clermont Auvergne INP, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand, Université Clermont Auvergne, Clermont Auvergne INP, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Unité de Nutrition Humaine, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement, Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, Université Clermont-Auvergne, CRNH Auvergne, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand, Université Clermont Auvergne, Clermont Auvergne INP, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Equipe Pluridisciplinaire de Recherche en Alimentation et Nutrition (EPRAN), Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Marien Ngouabi, Brazzaville BP 389, Congo
- Département des Sciences Chimiques, Institut National de Recherche en Sciences Exactes et Naturelles (IRSEN), UR Chimie des Substances Naturelles, Cité Scientifique de Brazzaville, Brazzaville BP 2400, Congo
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- Unité de Nutrition Humaine, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement, Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, Université Clermont-Auvergne, CRNH Auvergne, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Unité de Nutrition Humaine, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement, Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, Université Clermont-Auvergne, CRNH Auvergne, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Equipe Pluridisciplinaire de Recherche en Alimentation et Nutrition (EPRAN), Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Marien Ngouabi, Brazzaville BP 389, Congo
- Département des Sciences Chimiques, Institut National de Recherche en Sciences Exactes et Naturelles (IRSEN), UR Chimie des Substances Naturelles, Cité Scientifique de Brazzaville, Brazzaville BP 2400, Congo
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- Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand, Université Clermont Auvergne, Clermont Auvergne INP, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Hidayati T, Indrayanti I, Darmawan E, Akrom A. Herbal Honey Preparations of Curcuma Xanthorriza and Black Cumin Protect against Carcinogenesis through Antioxidant and Immunomodulatory Activities in Sprague Dawley (SD) Rats Induced with Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15020371. [PMID: 36678242 PMCID: PMC9867330 DOI: 10.3390/nu15020371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Traditionally, Curcuma xanthorriza (CX), black cumin seed (BC), and honey have been used by the Indonesian people as medicinal ingredients to treat various health symptoms. CX extracts and BC have been proven in the laboratory as chemopreventive agents, antioxidants, and immunomodulators. In this study, we developed CX extract, BC oil, and honey into herbal honey preparations (CXBCH) and hypothesized that the preparations show chemopreventive activity. The purpose of the study was to determine the CXBCH potential as chemopreventive, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory. METHOD In this experimental laboratory research, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and cytotoxic activities were tested on human mammary cancer cell lines (T47D cells) while the chemopreventive activity of the CXBCH preparations on Sprague Dawley (SD) rats induced with dimethylbenzene(a)anthracene (DMBA). RESULTS CXBCH preparations demonstrated immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and cytotoxic activities in T47D, Hela, and HTB-183 cells and in DMBA-induced SD rats, as the preparations inhibited tumor nodule formation, increased the number of CD4, CD8 and CD4CD25 cells, and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) activity, and decreased serum NO levels. CONCLUSIONS CXBCH preparations display chemopreventive, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties.
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- Titiek Hidayati
- Department of Public Health and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta 55252, Indonesia
- Correspondence: (T.H.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta 55252, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta 55252, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Master Pharmacy Degree Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta 55252, Indonesia
- Ahmad Dahlan Drug Information and Research Center, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta 55252, Indonesia
- Correspondence: (T.H.); (A.A.)
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Phyllanthus muellerianus and Ficus exasperata exhibit anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic activities in human prostate cancer PC-3 cells by modulating calcium influx and activating caspases. Biologia (Bratisl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11756-022-01065-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Prastiwi R, Elya B, Hanafi M, Sauriasari R, Desmiaty Y, Dewanti E, Herowati R. The chemical constituents of Sterculia comosa (wall) Roxb woods for arginase inhibitory, antioxidant activity, and molecular docking against SARS CoV-2 protein. Heliyon 2022; 8:e08798. [PMID: 35079656 PMCID: PMC8769564 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e08798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Flavonoids and phenols have an arginase inhibitory and antioxidant activity. The Sterculia genus has phenols and flavonoids content. This study aimed to investigate the arginase inhibitory and antioxidant activity of the chemical constituent of Sterculia comosa (wall) Roxb and also their binding affinities to arginase. The most active extract was methanol extract. This active extract was determined for its arginase inhibitory and antioxidant activity, determined the total phenols and total flavonoids, and identified chemical compound. The methanol extract has IC50 2.787 μg/ml for arginase inhibitory activity and IC50 4,199 μg/ml for DPPH scavenging activity. The total phenols 723.61 mg GAE/gr, total flavonoids content 28.96 mg QE/gr extract. The chemical constituent: KC4.4.6 ((-)-2-(E)-caffeoyl-D-glyceric acid) and KC4.4.5.1 (trans-isoferulic acid) have an arginase inhibitory activity KC4.4.6: 98,03 μg/ml and KC4.4.5.1: 292,58 μg/ml. Antioxidant activity with DPPH methods KC4.4.6: 48,77 μg/ml and KC4.4.5.1: 88,08 μg/ml. Antioxidant by FRAP methods KC4.4.6: 16,4 FeEAC mol/g and KC4.4.5.1: 15,79 FeEAC mol/g. The isolate trans-isoferulic acid predicted has good interaction to arginase. Isolate KC4.4.6. Predicted has good interaction to PLPro of SARS CoV-2 PLpro. However, both isolates did not show good interaction to 3CLPro, nsp12, and Spike protein of SARS CoV-2.
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- Rini Prastiwi
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka, 1340, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy Universitas Indonesia, Depok, 16424, West Java, Indonesia
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- Research Centre for Chemistry - National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia.,Faculty of Pharmacy Universitas Pancasila, Jakarta, West Java, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy Universitas Indonesia, Depok, 16424, West Java, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy Universitas Pancasila, Jakarta, West Java, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka, 1340, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy Universitas Setia Budi, Surakarta, Central of Java, Indonesia
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Hadjira S, Mansour A, Berkel C, Seghiri R, Menad A, Benayache F, Benayache S, Cacan E, Ameddah S. Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Cytotoxic Properties of Centaurea africana Lamk var. [Bonnet] M]. Antiinflamm Antiallergy Agents Med Chem 2020; 20:89-100. [PMID: 32516104 DOI: 10.2174/1871523019666200609140532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Revised: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND In Algerian traditional medicine, Centaurea species are well known in traditherapy. Centaurea africana has been used in folk medicine for the treatment of several inflammatory disorders. OBJECTIVE This study aims to examine the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative potential of both n-Butanol (BECA) and ethyl acetate (EAECA) extracts of Centaurea africana. METHODS The phytochemical analysis of both BECA and EAECA were explored and the antioxidant activities were investigated by measuring the DPPH° scavenging effect, the reducing power and the inhibition of lipid peroxidation (LPO) induced by by Fe2+/ ascorbic acid system. The antiinflammatory properties were determined by measuring the NO° scavenging effect and by using carrageenan-induced rat paw oedema. The antiproliferative activity was studied on HT29 (human colorectal adenocarcinoma), OV2008 (human ovarian cancer) and C6 (Rattus norvegicus brain glioma) cell lines using the Sulforhodamine B assay. RESULTS The total polyphenol contents (TPC) of EAECA and BECA are recorded at 125.24±10.14 and 53.03±2.50 mgGAE/g extract, respectively. Both extracts revealed the antioxidant activity in a concentration-dependent manner; this effect is more pronounced with EAECA. The BECA exhibited a higher anti-inflammatory activity. This anti-inflammatory activity was reflected in a reduction of swelling of carrageenan-evoked edemas (48.45 %), inhibition of nitric oxide (84.7 %), effective decrease in myeloperoxidase activity (58.82 %) and malondialdehyde level (65.58 %). The cytotoxic effect of BECA was found to be more pronounced against C6 cell lines (IC50 value: 131.93 μg/mL) while the cytotoxic activity of EAECA was more effective against HT29 and OV2008 cell lines. CONCLUSION The obtained results indicated that EAECA exhibited a high antioxidant activity, while BECA has significant anti-inflammatory activity. Both extracts showed cytotoxic effects against cancer cell lines at certain concentrations in a cell-specific manner.
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- Sabrina Hadjira
- Laboratoire de Biologie et Environnement, Faculte des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Universite des Freres Mentouri Constantine 1, Constantine, Algeria
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- Unite de Valorisation des Ressources Naturelles, Molecules Bioactives et Analyse Physicochimiques et Biologiques (VARENBIOMOL), Universite desFreresMentouri Constantine 1, Constantine, Algeria
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, 60250 Tokat, Turkey
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- Unite de Valorisation des Ressources Naturelles, Molecules Bioactives et Analyse Physicochimiques et Biologiques (VARENBIOMOL), Universite desFreresMentouri Constantine 1, Constantine, Algeria
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- Laboratoire de Biologie et Environnement, Faculte des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Universite des Freres Mentouri Constantine 1, Constantine, Algeria
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- Unite de Valorisation des Ressources Naturelles, Molecules Bioactives et Analyse Physicochimiques et Biologiques (VARENBIOMOL), Universite desFreresMentouri Constantine 1, Constantine, Algeria
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- Unite de Valorisation des Ressources Naturelles, Molecules Bioactives et Analyse Physicochimiques et Biologiques (VARENBIOMOL), Universite desFreresMentouri Constantine 1, Constantine, Algeria
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, 60250 Tokat, Turkey
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- Laboratoire de Biologie et Environnement, Faculte des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Universite des Freres Mentouri Constantine 1, Constantine, Algeria
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Ben Ahmed Z, Mohamed Y, Johan V, Dejaegher B, Demeyer K, Vander Heyden Y. Defining a standardized methodology for the determination of the antioxidant capacity: case study of Pistacia atlantica leaves. Analyst 2020; 145:557-571. [DOI: 10.1039/c9an01643k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Antioxidant activity can be measured by a variety of methods, that include hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) and single electron transfer (ET) methods.
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- Ziyad Ben Ahmed
- Laboratory of Science Fundamental University Amar Telidji
- BP37G Laghouat
- Algeria
- Department of Analytical Chemistry
- Applied Chemometricsand Molecular Modelling
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- Laboratory of Science Fundamental University Amar Telidji
- BP37G Laghouat
- Algeria
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry
- Applied Chemometricsand Molecular Modelling
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
- B-1090 Brussels
- Belgium
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry
- Applied Chemometricsand Molecular Modelling
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
- B-1090 Brussels
- Belgium
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- Department of Toxicology
- Dermato-Cosmetology and Pharmacognosy
- VrijeUniversiteit Brussel (VUB)
- B-1030 Brussels
- Belgium
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry
- Applied Chemometricsand Molecular Modelling
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
- B-1090 Brussels
- Belgium
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Deepa P, Sowndhararajan K, Kim S, Park SJ. A role of Ficus species in the management of diabetes mellitus: A review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2018; 215:210-232. [PMID: 29305899 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2017.12.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2017] [Revised: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 12/30/2017] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common global health concerns, with a rapidly increasing incidence. A variety of medicinal plants, particularly those belonging to the genus Ficus (Moraceae), and their active compounds have been used to treat diabetes and related chronic disorders since ancient times. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this review is to provide information regarding traditional and scientific knowledge of Ficus species with antidiabetic activity to researchers. MATERIALS AND METHODS A literature search was conducted to obtain information about the antidiabetic properties of Ficus from the electronic databases. Common and scientific names of various Ficus species were used as keywords for the search, along with the terms antidiabetic, hypoglycemic and diabetes. RESULTS Among the assorted species of Ficus that were included in our search, F. benghalensis, F. carica, F. glomerata, F. glumosa, F. racemosa, and F. religiosa exhibited remarkable antidiabetic properties with various mechanisms of action. Moreover, Ficus species are versatile sources of bioactive metabolites such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, tannins, alkaloids, glycosides, coumarins, triterpenoids, sterols and vitamin E. These extracts and isolated compounds significantly have enhanced insulin secretion and subsequently reduced blood glucose level in various in vivo studies. CONCLUSION This review summarizes the antidiabetic potentials of the genus Ficus, including pharmacological studies with mechanisms of action as well as ethnobotanical uses. This review can help inform future scientific research towards the development of novel antidiabetic drugs.
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- Ponnuvel Deepa
- School of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea.
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Sakina MY, Ahmed IY. Traditional medicinal plants used for the treatment of diabetes in the Sudan: A review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.5897/ajpp2017.4878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Sausage tree ( Kigelia africana ) flavonoid extract is neuroprotective in AlCl 3 -induced experimental Alzheimer’s disease. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2017; 24:251-259. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pathophys.2017.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2017] [Revised: 06/09/2017] [Accepted: 06/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Nwokocha C, Palacios J, Simirgiotis MJ, Thomas J, Nwokocha M, Young L, Thompson R, Cifuentes F, Paredes A, Delgoda R. Aqueous extract from leaf of Artocarpus altilis provides cardio-protection from isoproterenol induced myocardial damage in rats: Negative chronotropic and inotropic effects. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2017; 203:163-170. [PMID: 28342858 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2017.03.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2016] [Revised: 02/02/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The leaves of Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson ex F.A.Zorn, Fosberg) (Moraceae) are used in the management of hypertension; this study assessed the cardio-protective effects of the leaf extract on isoproterenol (ISO) induced myocardial damage in rats. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty (20) adult male Sprague-Dawley rats (175-230g) were divided into 5 groups. Group 1 (Control), 2 (AA) received 50mg/Kg Artocarpus altilis (AA) only; 3 (ISO) received 85mg/Kg ISO only; 4 (ISO+AA/50) and 5 (ISO+AA/100) received 50 and 100mg/Kg AA respectively for 6 days, after induced with ISO twice (85mg/Kg) at a 24-h period. Blood pressure readings were taken before and after the administering of ISO using the tail cuff method. ECG was performed on anaesthetized rats. Cardiac contractility was measured in isolated right atrial muscles. Assessment of myocardial infarct (MI) size, heart/body weight ratio, biochemical, hematological and histo-morphological parameters were conducted at the end of seven days. An aqueous extract from leaves of A. altilis was analyzed for organic compounds using UHPLC mass spectrometry. RESULTS ISO induced myocardial damage through an elevation of the heart rate (HR), infarct size and ECG distortions. Treatment with AA significantly (p˂0.05) reduced heart/body weight ratio (49%), MI (96%), HR (27%), sympathovagal imbalance (36%) and serum cardiac biomarkers (AST, LDH, HDL, triglycerides and CCK) caused by ISO. AA decreased the beat frequency of isolated right atrium (11%) cause by ISO, an action similar to propranolol (beta-adrenergic antagonist; 20%), but showed no significant changes in the QTc intervals of the ECG (suggesting no cardio-toxic drug-herb interactions), Thirty nine compounds were detected using high resolution LC-MS analysis (HPLC-Orbitrap-APCI-MS) in the extract. Pure compounds, as gallic acid and rutin, presented a higher negative chronotropic effect, similar to propranolol. CONCLUSION Oral administration of aqueous extract of Artocarpus artilis has cardio-protective functions in myocardial injury, in part, by decreasing the HR, reduced contractility and infarct size. These findings may explain the cardio-protective use of A. altilis in traditional medicine.
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- Chukwuemeka Nwokocha
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston, Jamaica
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Instituto de EtnoFarmacología (IDE), Universidad Arturo Prat, Chile.
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- Instituto de Farmacia, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Austral de Chile, Casilla 567, Valdivia 5090000, Chile
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston, Jamaica
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston, Jamaica
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología Experimental (EPhyL), Instituto Antofagasta (IA), Universidad de Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Química Biológica, Instituto Antofagasta (IA), Universidad de Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile
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- Natural Products Institute, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica
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Sudan folklore medicine is characterized by a unique combination of Islamic, Arabic, and African cultures. In poor communities, traditional medicine has remained as the most reasonable source of treatment of several diseases and microbial infections. Although the traditional medicine is accepted in Sudan, to date there is no updated review available, which focuses on most effective and frequently used Sudanese medicinal plants. Thus, this review aims to summarize the published information on the ethnobotanical uses of medicinal plants from Sudan, preparation methods, phytochemistry, and ethnopharmacology. The collected data demonstrate that Sudanese medicinal plants have been reported to possess a wide range of traditional medicinal uses including different microbial infections, gastrointestinal disorders, malaria, diabetes, rheumatic pain, respiratory system disorders, jaundice, urinary system inflammations, wounds, cancer, and different microbial infections. In most cases, the pharmacological studies were in agreement with traditional uses. Moreover, several bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, steroids, terpenes, tannins, fatty acids, and essential oils have been identified as active constituents. Although this review demonstrates the importance of ethnomedicine medicines in the treatment of several diseases in Sudan, further researches to validate the therapeutic uses and safety of these plants through phytochemical screening, different biological activity assays, and toxicological studies are still needed.
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- Department of Life Sciences and Chemistry, Jacobs University Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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Ansel JL, Butaud JF, Raharivelomanana P. Principaux taxons ligneux de la cosmétopée tropicale : une analyse bibliographique. CR CHIM 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crci.2016.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Neuroprotective Effects of Methyl 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoate against TBHP-Induced Oxidative Damage in SH-SY5Y Cells. Molecules 2016; 21:molecules21081071. [PMID: 27556437 PMCID: PMC6274188 DOI: 10.3390/molecules21081071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2016] [Revised: 08/08/2016] [Accepted: 08/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This study investigated the neuroprotective effects of methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate (MDHB) against t-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) induced oxidative damage in SH-SY5Y (human neuroblastoma cells) and the underlying mechanisms. SH-SY5Y were cultured in DMEM + 10% FBS for 24 h and pretreated with different concentrations of MDHB or N-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) for 4 h prior to the addition of 40 μM TBHP for 24 h. Cell viability was analyzed using the methylthiazolyltetrazolium (MTT) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assays. An annexin V-FITC assay was used to detect cell apoptosis rates. The 2',7'-dichlorofluorescin diacetate (DCFH-DA) assay was used to determine intracellular ROS levels. The activities of antioxidative enzymes (GSH-Px and SOD) were measured using commercially available kits. The oxidative DNA damage marker 8-OHdG was detected using ELISA. Western blotting was used to determine the expression of Bcl-2, Bax, caspase 3, p-Akt and Akt proteins in treated SH-SY5Y cells. Our results showed that MDHB is an effective neuroprotective compound that can mitigate oxidative stress and inhibit apoptosis in SH-SY5Y cells.
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Bello I, Shehu MW, Musa M, Zaini Asmawi M, Mahmud R. Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. (Sausage tree): Phytochemistry and pharmacological review of a quintessential African traditional medicinal plant. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 189:253-276. [PMID: 27220655 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.05.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Revised: 05/17/2016] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Kigelia africana is a quintessential African herbal medicinal plant with a pan-African distribution and immense indigenous medicinal and non-medicinal applications. The plant is use traditionally as a remedy for numerous disease such as use wounds healing, rheumatism, psoriasis, diarrhea and stomach ailments. It is also use as an aphrodisiac and for skin care. AIM OF THE REVIEW The present review aims to compile an up-to-date review of the progress made in the continuous pharmacological and phytochemistry investigation of K. africana and the corresponding commercial and pharmaceutical application of these findings with the ultimate objective of providing a guide for future research on this plant. METHOD The scholarly information needed for this paper were predominantly sourced from the electronic search engines such as Google, Google scholar; publishing sites such as Elsevier, scienceDirect, BMC, PubMed; other scientific database sites for chemicals such as ChemSpider, PubChem, and also from online books. RESULTS Pharmacological investigations conducted confirm the anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant and anticancer activity of the extract of different parts of the plant. Bioactive constituents are found to be present in all parts of the plant. So far, approximately 150 compounds have been characterized from different part of the plant. Iridoids, naphthoquinones, flavonoids, terpenes and phenylethanoglycosides are the major class of compounds isolated. Novel compounds with potent antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer effect such as verbascoside, verminoside and pinnatal among others, have been identified. Commercial trade of K. africana has boosted in the las few decades. Its effect in the maintenance of skin has been recognized resulting in a handful of skin formulations in the market. CONCLUSIONS The pharmaceutical potentials of K. africana has been recognized and have witness a surge in research interest. However, till date, many of its traditional medicinal uses has not been investigated scientifically. Further probing of the existential researches on its pharmacological activity is recommended with the end-goal of unravelling the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, clinical relevance and possible toxicity and side effects of both the extract and the active ingredients isolated.
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- Idris Bello
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, 11800 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
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- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, Islamic University, Uganda
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, 11800 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), 11800 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Bocharova O, Reshta S, Eshtokin V. Toluene and Benzyl Alcohol Formation in Fruit Juices Containing Benzoates. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2016. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.13054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Oksana Bocharova
- Odessa National Academy of Food Technology; Kanatnaya St. 112 Odessa 65039 Ukraine
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- Odessa National Academy of Food Technology; Kanatnaya St. 112 Odessa 65039 Ukraine
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Khan MA, Rahman MM, Sardar MN, Arman MSI, Islam MB, Khandakar MJA, Rashid M, Sadik G, Alam AHMK. Comparative investigation of the free radical scavenging potential and anticancer property of Diospyros blancoi (Ebenaceae). Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apjtb.2016.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Santamaría-Del Ángel D, Labra-Ruíz NA, García-Cruz ME, Calderón-Guzmán D, Valenzuela-Peraza A, Juárez-Olguín H. Comparative effects of catechin, epicatechin and N-Ω-nitroarginine on quinolinic acid-induced oxidative stress in rat striatum slices. Biomed Pharmacother 2016; 78:210-215. [PMID: 26898444 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2015] [Revised: 12/31/2015] [Accepted: 01/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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UNLABELLED The aim of this work was to compare the effects of catechin (CAT), epicatechin (EPI) and N-ω-l-nitroarginine (L-NARG) on different endpoints of oxidative stress induced by quinolinic acid (QUIN) in a simple tissue preparation, rat striatal slices - with particular emphasis in the glutathione system - in order to provide revealing information on the antioxidant efficacy of these agents in an excitotoxic model. METHODS Rat striatal slices were incubated for 1h in the presence of 100 μM QUIN and/or 85 μM CAT or EPI, or 100 μM L-NARG. Lipid peroxidation (LP) and the levels of reduced and oxidized glutathione (GSH and GSSG) were determined. RESULTS The three agents tested completely blocked the QUIN-induced lipid peroxidation and recovered the QUIN-induced altered GSH/GSSG balance. No statistical differences were detected among the protective effects exerted by these antioxidants, suggesting similar efficacy and common antioxidant mechanisms. The antioxidant properties exhibited by these molecules on the excitotoxic model tested herein support an active role of glutathione and prompt their use as therapeutic tools in models of neurodegenerative disorders.
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Mexico City, Mexico; Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Modulatory effects of methanol extract of Artocarpus altilis (Moraceae) on cadmium-induced hepatic and renal toxicity in male Wistar rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 23:1-9. [PMID: 26905312 DOI: 10.1016/j.pathophys.2015.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2014] [Revised: 07/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cadmium (Cd) is an environmental risk factor with an established toxicity in animals. Therefore, natural antioxidants may be protective against Cd-toxicity. The study was designed to investigate the modulatory effects of methanol extract of Artocarpus altilis (AA) on oxidant-antioxidant balance and lipid profile in liver and kidney of Cd-exposed rats while quercetin (QE) served as standard. METHODS Total phenolic content (TPC) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryldydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity of AA were assessed in vitro. In vivo, rats were orally treated with AA (200mg/kg) and QE (25mg/kg) daily for three weeks and challenged with two doses of Cd (1.5mg/kg, i.p.) in the last 72h. RESULTS The TPC and DPPH scavenging effects of AA were high and comparable with catechin. Cd-intoxication significantly (p<0.05) increased the activities of serum alanine aminotransferase and levels of urea, total bilirubin and creatinine by 94%, 60%, 234% and 76%, respectively. Cd-exposure caused a significant increase (p<0.05) in serum and tissues total cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol and reduction in high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels. The levels of hepatic and renal antioxidant parameters: glutathione-s-transferase, superoxide dismutase and reduced glutathione were significantly (p<0.05) decreased in Cd-intoxicated rats with concomitant elevation of lipid peroxidation. Histopathological findings revealed necrosis and distortion of architecture of renal tissue and, periportal infiltration in hepatocytes of Cd-intoxicated rats. Pretreatment with AA and QE restored antioxidant status, lipid profile and attenuated the lesions in the tissues. CONCLUSIONS Extract of A. altilis protects against Cd-induced liver and kidney dysfunction via antioxidant and radical scavenging activities.
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Adaramoye OA, Akanni OO. Protective effects ofArtocarpus altilis(Moraceae) on cadmium-induced changes in sperm characteristics and testicular oxidative damage in rats. Andrologia 2015; 48:152-63. [DOI: 10.1111/and.12426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/27/2015] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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- O. A. Adaramoye
- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories; Department of Biochemistry; College of Medicine; University of Ibadan; Ibadan Nigeria
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- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories; Department of Biochemistry; College of Medicine; University of Ibadan; Ibadan Nigeria
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