Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports, 2023 Dimethyl nitrosamine (DMN) is a known hepatotoxin, carcinogen, and mutagen. This study is therefore carried out to investigate the therapeutic effects of syringic acid (SYRA) and ascorbic acid (ASCA) in DMN-induced hepatic injury in rats.
Olubisi E. Adeyi +6 more
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Analgesic and Hepatoprotective Activity of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Ocimum gratissimum (L.). [PDF]
, 2012 The methanolic extract of Ocimum gratissimum (L.) leaves was screened for analgesic and hepatoprotective activity in albino rats, respectively. The use of the hot-plate method to study central analgesic activity of the leaves extract in albino rats ...
Akubugwo, E. I. +4 more
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Cyanobacteria Characteristics and Methods for Isolation and Accurate Identification of Cyanotoxins: A Review Article [PDF]
Avicenna Journal of Environmental Health Engineering, 2017 Cyanobacteria are bacteria found in different ecosystems, such as lakes and rocks. These bacteria, capable of photosynthesis, are important sources of oxygen.
Tengku Nadiah Yusof +5 more
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Effects of insecticidal ketones present in mint plants on GABA A receptor from mammalian neurons [PDF]
, 2017 The genus Mentha, an important member of the Lamiaceae family, is represented by many species commonly known as mint. The insecticidal activity of Mentha oil and its main components has been tested and established against various insects/pests.
Delgado Marín, Leticia Ester +2 more
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Increasing Microcystis cell density enhances microcystin synthesis: a mesocosm study [PDF]
, 2012 An experimental protocol using mesocosms was established to study the effect of Microcystis sp. cell abundance on microcystin production. The mesocosms (55 L) were set up in a shallow eutrophic lake and received either no (control), low (to simulate a ...
Cary, S. Craig +3 more
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Anti-oxidant protective effects of Cassia alata in rats exposed to carbon tetrachloride
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2006 The protective activity of Cassia alata against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) – induced hepatotoxicity in rats was assessed. Crude extracts of petals of the plant in 0.5% ethanol were administered by intubation for 14 days prior to injection of 0.5ml Kg-1 ...
MO Wegwu, EO Ayalogu, OJ Sule
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Do Cyanobacteria Blooms Enhance Parasite Loads in Lake Erie Yellow Perch? [PDF]
, 2020 Harmful Algal Blooms composed of cyanobacteria (HABs) are a major concern globally, especially in ecosystems that support commercial and recreational fisheries. Although HABs have been shown to negatively affect the services provided by ecosystems (e.g.,
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Protective effect of human serum amyloid P on CCl4-induced acute liver injury in mice. [PDF]
, 2017 Human serum amyloid P (hSAP), a member of the pentraxin family, inhibits the activation of fibrocytes in culture and inhibits experimental renal, lung, skin and cardiac fibrosis.
Bao, Xiaoli +12 more
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iScience, 2020 Summary: The PTEN gene is highly mutated in many cancers, including hepatocellular carcinoma. The PTEN protein is located at different subcellular regions—PTEN at the plasma membrane suppresses PI3-kinase signaling in cell growth, whereas PTEN in the ...
Takashi Kato +6 more
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Analysis of the Use of Cylindrospermopsin and/or Microcystin-Contaminated Water in the Growth, Mineral Content, and Contamination of Spinacia oleracea and Lactuca sativa [PDF]
, 2019 Cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins constitute a serious environmental and human health problem. Moreover, concerns are raised with the use of contaminated water in agriculture and vegetable production as this can lead to food contamination and human exposure ...
Barreiro, Aldo +5 more
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