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GABAergic Modulation and Neurobehavioral Effects of Arjunolic Acid, a Pentacyclic Triterpene Isolated From Combretum Mellifluum Eichler: In Vivo and Molecular Docking Evaluation. [PDF]

Chem Biodivers
ABSTRACT This study investigated the neuropharmacological effects of arjunolic acid, with a particular focus on its anxiolytic and anticonvulsant properties. To this end, in vivo tests were performed on adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) and in silico molecular docking analyses were conducted.
Freitas YJDS, Maciel JB, Bezerra MEU, de Oliveira VM, Rocha SAS, Pessoa OL, Marinho MM, Marinho ES, Feitosa CRS, de Menezes JESA, Gomes AFC, Dos Santos HS.   +11 more
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Drivers of Hirola Antelope Diet Selection in Natural and Managed Habitat in Eastern Kenya. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
Hirola (Beatragus hunteri) populations in eastern Kenya consumed 17 forage species, favoring the grass Chloris virgata and the forbs Commelina benghalensis and C. diffusa. Nutrient analyses showed that natural habitats offered higher phosphorus, magnesium, and digestibility, whereas managed sites provided more sodium, potassium, and crude protein, with
Ali AH, Kivai S.
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A Systematic Review of Plants Used for the Treatment of Diarrhea in Mozambique. [PDF]

Biomed Res Int
Introduction Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of mortality, particularly among children under 5 years of age in developing countries. The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance has complicated the search for effective treatments, highlighting medicinal plants as a promising source for novel therapeutic agents. Aim This systematic review
Mataveia A, Barbosa F, Langa S, Bila C, Chichava V, Ngome N, Inroga M, Correia H, Hlashwayo D.   +8 more
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Generic status of Quisqualis (Combretaceae), with notes on the taxonomy and distribution of Q. parviflora

Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation, 2011
The taxonomic status of Quisqualis L., a genus closely related to and sometimes considered congeneric with Combretum Loefl., is discussed. The genus Quisqualis is maintained to accommodate selected African, Indian, Asian and Malesian species (including Q.
M. Jordaan, A. E. van Wyk, O. Maurin
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Classification and mapping of the woody vegetation of Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe [PDF]

, 2016
Within the framework of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area (GLTFCA), the purpose of this study was to produce a classification of the woody vegetation of the Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe, and a map of its potential distribution ...
Attorre, Fabio, Cunliffe, Robert, De Sanctis, Michele, D’Ammando, Giacomo, Farcomeni, Alessio, Martini, Francesco   +5 more
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Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant Potential, Proximate and Trace Elements Composition of Leaves, Stems and Ashes from 12 Combretum spp. Used as Food Additives

International Journal of Plant Biology, 2022
In this study, twelve Combretum spp. were investigated for their phytochemical content, antioxidant potential, and their proximate and trace elements/minerals composition.
Morongwa Mary Mathipa, Maboko Samuel Mphosi, Peter Masoko   +2 more
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Bioactivities of the Genus <em>Combretum</em> (Combretaceae): A Review

Molecules, 2012
The Combretaceae is a large family of herbs, shrubs and trees, comprising about 20 genera and 600 species with tropical distribution around the globe and centers of diversity in Africa and Asia. Some <em>Combretum</em> species are extensively
Josean Fechine Tavares, Augusto Lopes Souto, Analúcia Guedes Silveira Cabral, José Maria Barbosa-Filho, Heloina de Sousa Falcão, Neyres Zínia Taveira de Jesus, Marcelo Ricardo Dutra Caldas Filho, Igor Rafael Praxedes de Sales, Gedson Rodrigues de Morais Lima, Leônia Maria Batista   +9 more
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Antibacterial, Anti-HIV-1 Protease and Cytotoxic Activities of Aqueous Ethanolic Extracts from Combretum Adenogonium Steud. Ex A. Rich (Combretaceae). [PDF]

, 2012
\ud \ud Records have shown that Combretum adenogonium Steud. Ex A. Rich (Combretaceae) is used in traditional medicine systems of several tribes in Tanzania. This study focused on the investigation of antibacterial activity, anti-HIV-1 protease activity,
A Sartoratto, AO Maima, BN Meyer, DP Kisangau, Ester Innocent, GE Trease, GE Wickens, H Kolodziej, H Tsuchiya, J Koudou, JAO Ojewole, JB Harborne, JN Eloff, JN Eloff, JO Kokwaro, JR Litchfield Jr, K Batawila, K Inngjerdingen, LJ McGaw, MJ Moshi, MM Iwu, NM Useh, Novatus F Mushi, P Fyhrquist, P Fyhrquist, P Fyhrquist, P Masoko, S Maregesi, S Tewtrakul, S Tewtrakul, SC Chhabra, SM Maregesi, SM Maregesi, Supinya Tewtrakul, Zakaria H Mbwambo   +34 more
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In vitro antibacterial activity of Combretum edwardsii, Combretum krausii, and Maytenus nemorosa and their synergistic effects in combination with antibiotics.

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2016
The study investigated the antibacterial activity of crude extracts of Combretum edwardsii, Combretum krausii and Maytenus nemorosa as well as their interactions with selected antibiotics against drug resistant bacterial strains.
Jude Chinedu Chukwujekwu, Johannes Van Staden   +1 more
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Peaceful giant ground beetles: The genus Tefflus Latreille (Coleoptera: Carabidae) in the Republic of South Africa [PDF]

, 2011
Two species of the genus Tefflus Latreille (Coleoptera: Carabidae), commonly known as “peaceful giant ground beetles,” are recorded from the Republic of South Africa: T. carinatus carinatus Klug and T. meyerlei delagorguei Guérin-Méneville.
Mawdsley, Alice S., Mawdsley, Jonathan R., Sithole, Hendrik   +2 more
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